RSW-Series wind transducer configuration
The RSW-Series wind transducers require configuration to ensure accurate readings are presented.
It is recommended that wind transducers are installed facing directly forwards, inline with the mast centerline. If this is not possible then an angle of the offset from the mast centerline must be configured as follows:
On a non-rotating mast where a heading sensor is present, the wind transducer will automatically compensate for any offset between installation angle and vessel centerline (heading).
On a non-rotating mast where no heading sensor is present and the transducer has not been installed facing directly forwards, it is important that an offset is applied to account for the difference between the mast’s centerline and the transducer’s installation angle.
On a non-rotating mast, if poor heading sensor readings are affecting wind readings, vessel heading can be ignored. However, an offset must be applied to account for the difference between the vessel’s centerline and the transducer’s installation angle.
On a rotating mast a heading sensor is required so that wind readings compensate for mast angle. It is important that an offset is applied to account for the difference between the mast’s centerline and the transducer’s installation angle. The transducer will automatically compensate for the difference between heading and mast angle.
Figure 1. Non-rotating mast example
Vessel / mast centerline.
Offset angle.
Offset only needs to be entered if there is no heading sensor present on the network.
Figure 2. Rotating mast example
Vessel centerline.
Mast centerline.
Mast rotation.
Offset angle.
A heading sensor and, where applicable, offset angle is required.