B & G WS310 (wired) wind sensor with 20 m (65.5 ft) mast cable and interface for connection to NMEA 2000(R) networks
Model: 000-14382-001A new range of high precision B&G wind sensors, designed for cruising and club racing sailors. An evolution of B&G's previous sensors, developed through hours of iterative testing to provide the best solution for sailing wind sensors. The WS300 series meets the following design objectives:
Designed to provide highly accurate wind data in all conditions at all points of sail and heel. WS300 has been benchmarked against multiple different sensors in over 500 individual wind tunnel tests.
Specifications| IPx6 & IPx7 | |
| Operating temperature | -25 degC to 65 degC |
| Power usage | 15 mA at 12 V DC |
| Wind speed resolution | 0.05 m/sec (0.1 Knots) |
| Wind speed accuracy | +/-0.1m/sec (0.2 Knots) from 1 - 40 m/sec (2-80 Knots) |
| Wind speed range | 0.25 - 50 m/sec (0.5-97 Knots) |
| Wind angle resolution | 0.1 deg |
| Wind angle accuracy | +/- 0.5 deg |
| Data output | NMEA0183 'MWV' sentence at 10Hz |
The B&G WS310 Masthead with 20m Cable and N2K Interface is a wired wind sensor designed for marine applications, specifically targeting cruising and club racing sailors. This unit provides high-accuracy wind data for instrument and autopilot systems. It features an aerodynamic design, developed through extensive wind tunnel testing, to ensure reliable performance across various conditions. The WS310 offers wide compatibility, supporting direct NMEA 0183 output or connection to NMEA 2000 networks via its included interface. Installation is straightforward, utilizing a single cable that can extend up to 80 meters. Key specifications include an IPx6 and IPx7 waterproof rating, an operating temperature range of -25 degC to 65 degC, and a wind speed accuracy of +/-0.1m/sec from 1-40 m/sec. This sensor, part number 000-14382-001, is suitable for IT buyers managing marine technology deployments requiring precise environmental data.
The B&G WS310 supports direct NMEA 0183 output. It can also connect to NMEA 2000 networks via the included interface.
The box includes the WS310 Wired Wind Sensor, the WS310 Wired Interface Only, and a WS300/700 20-meter (65 feet) cable.
The B&G WS310 is designed to provide highly accurate wind data for cruising and club racing sailors, supporting instrument and autopilot performance in various sailing conditions.
The B&G WS310 supports cable runs of up to 80 meters (approximately 262 feet) using a single cable.
000-14382-001 - B And G B&G WS310 Masthead with 20m Cable and N2K Interface