WSS 550

Wind sensor

Ship navigation relies on accurate, real-time wind data to capture changes in wind speed or direction, helping the crew correct the course or avoid potentially dangerous situations. DEIF’s WSS 550 wind sensor combined with the XDi-N indicator is a cost effective and flexible solution that meets the everyday wind measuring needs of the maritime sector.

Cost effective marine approved wind sensor

DEIF's ultrasonic WSS 550 wind sensor has no moving parts that could cause the wear-out problems typically associated with cup and vane type anemometers. This ensures consistent and reliable performance with no significant maintenance costs. Marine approved and with an IP66 enclosure and a built-in heater to prevent icing, the WSS 550 is a robust yet cost effective solution for marine wind measuring applications.

The WSS 550 has been specially designed to make retrofit installation quick and simple when replacing DEIF’s older WSS/WSS-L products. Easy installation and plug and play set up are also key factors when combining with DEIF’s XDi-N indicator which also comes with a comprehensive standard library of wind indicators to choose from. Using XDi-N indicators with the WSS 550 also allows integration with other navigation systems such as compass for true or geographical wind display and other systems such as VDR.

For an extended range or separately powered heating for use in harsh marine environments, consider the DEIF WSS 750.

Documentation

Analogue illuminated bridge indicator XL

High shock/vibration resistance (robust)
Class 0.5 accuracy
360 ° deflection
Analogue or dual CANopen interface
Optional IP66 protection
LED illumination panel
Q72, Q96, Q144 and Q192 scale sizes
MED approved scales where applicable

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Flexible display bridge indicator XDi

TFT graphical LED 3.5, 5 or 7" display
Multiple virtual indicator layouts selectable from library
Standard and custom scale designs
Displays 1 or more values
96, 144 or 192 DIN cutouts
XDi-Net – a short-cut to CAN bus
Reduced wiring and installation
Instant repairs on board
MED and other relevant class approvals

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Flexible display indicator for wind and weather applications Wind Indicator (XDi-N)

TFT graphical LED 3.5, 5 or 7" display
96, 144 or 192 DIN cutouts
Two CAN ports for easy interfacing
XDi-Net – add multiple XDi indicators
Redundant power inputs
Compatible with wind sensors providing NMEA data (such as DEIF’s ultrasonic wind sensors)
Up to six NMEA compatible inputs
Up to four NMEA outputs
Relative, true & geographic wind indication
Toggle between up to four predefined indicator screens
Quick-switch between wind speed measuring units (knots, m/s or m/h, km/h, beaufort)
Dimmer controllable using front/external push-buttons, analogue, NMEA or CAN/XDi-net
Standard day and night designs
Customised indicator designs available on request
Optional analogue or digital input
Optional wind warning and alarms/relay output
Optional IP66 protection

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Flexible display indicator for navigation applications Navigation Indicator (XDi-N)

TFT graphical LED 3.5, 5 or 7" display
Two CAN ports with CANopen and XDi-net
Redundant power inputs
XDi-Net – add multiple XDi indicators
Up to six NMEA inputs & up to four outputs
NMEA data offset and averaging functions
Dimmer controllable using front/external pushbuttons, analogue, NMEA or CAN/XDi-net.
3 level priority data fall-back function
True wind data calculation
Calculate magnetic or true heading
XDi-net group dimmer and day/night colour shift
Toggle between up to four predefined indicator screens using the mode function
Quick-switch between measuring units either locally or for the entire system
Customised indicator designs available on request
Standard day and night designs, dusk on request
Optional analogue or digital inputs
Optional warning and alarms/relay output
MED and other relevant class approvals