cannot open splash proof connector ... noob question!

[jaybeegee]

Originally Posted by arisatx

Sorry J - can't be of much more help here. You might try contacting them directly:

Nasa Marine Instruments Ltd
Boulton Road, Stevenage,
Hertfordshire SG1 4QG

Tel: 01438 221023

email: info@nasamarine.com

thanks - will do.

Here is a pic to the connector which gives you a feel to the problem!

splash proof connector | Flickr - Photo Sharing!


cheers

J.

[jaybeegee]

I am thinking that if I have 5 wires (2 for wind speed and 3 for wind direction), I might be able to determine the wire groupings using continuity testing!

My understanding is that the wind speed is calculated by a simple magnet in a coil - as it spins it will generate a current (simple dynamo?) which the display translates into knots!

By elimination the remaining 3 wires are for the wind direction and I should be able to detect which is which (power or ground) from the resistance reading (worst case might get it pointing wrong poles!)

Not sure if this makes sense - will need to try it out!

[Minnewaska]

It would seem that the manufacturer would have a schematic and save you the trouble. No luck?

[jaybeegee]

No luck with NASA but it could be because of the holiday season! I will give them another nudge next week.
cheers
J.