NASA Clipper Wind System
This Clipper Wind System uses the new mast head unit which is completely wireless and is supplied with a base unit. Powered by the vessels 12 volt supply, the base unit receives wind speed and direction data from the masthead transmitter and sends it to any compatible NMEA display unit. The Clipper wireless wind display unit works with received Nmea data unlike the standard Clipper wind display.
Fitted by Chris in 2020.
User Manual:
The control unit is located inside the Aft Cabin above the solar controls.
The masthead transmitter requires only occasional bright daylight falling on the solar panel to top up its internal battery. It will operate for 2000 hours without further solar charging from its fully charged battery.
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Wireless wind speed and direction data to any compatible NMEA display
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Easy installation with mast in place - no wires to run down
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Simple masthead alignment through base unit
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Light weight 190gms
Technical Specification:
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Sleep time > 15,000 Hours
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Operating time > 2,000 Hours
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Fully charged with no further daylight
Masthead Unit Specifications:
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Wireless masthead transmitter
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NMEA 0183 4800 Baud
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NMEA data sentence MWV
Interface Unit:
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Supply voltage Nominal 12v DC
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Supply current 17mA
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Wind speed and direction NMEA data sentence MWV to any compatible NMEA device
Display Unit Specifications:
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Supply voltage Nominal 12v DC
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NMEA 0183 input sentence MWV
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9 levels of display back lighting
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Display case size 110 x 110mm
Consumption: 10mA+ (10mA for display illumination max)