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Michael Rinck

 · 20.09.2018

Electronics: Wind sensor without cablePhoto: Hersteller
Wind sensor without cable
The wireless wind sensor from B&G saves the cable in the mast and should still provide accurate data. However, there is still an option with a cable

With the WS320, B&G has a new wireless wind sensor in its programme. According to the manufacturer, the sensor should provide particularly accurate measurement values, with an accuracy of +/- 0.5 degrees in direction and +/- 0.2 knots in wind speed. The shape of the paddle wheel for wind speed measurement, the aerodynamics and the electronics have been revised to achieve this.

The solar panel is divided into two parts and should generate enough power even when the sky is overcastPhoto: Hersteller The solar panel is divided into two parts and should generate enough power even when the sky is overcast

The WS320 is powered by a solar panel in the base. This should provide sufficient energy even when the sky is overcast. The data on wind direction and speed is transmitted five times per second via Bluetooth. The range is suitable for masts up to 25 metres high. The receiver can be integrated into the NMEA 2000 network.

The manufacturer has revised the aerodynamics and electronics for greater precisionPhoto: Hersteller The manufacturer has revised the aerodynamics and electronics for greater precision

The mounting should have the same dimensions and screw holes as the predecessor models 508 and 608, making it easy to retrofit. The WS310 version of the new wind sensor is also available with a cable, for example for higher masts up to 80 metres. This version supports NMEA0183 and NMEA2000.

WS310 with cable costs 594 euros, the wireless version WS320 725 euros.

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Michael Rinck

Michael Rinck

Redakteur Test & Technik

Michael Rinck war das Kind, das nach der Schule direkt aufs Wasser wollte – Segeltraining, Regatten, Hauptsache nass. Diese Vorliebe machte er zum Beruf: Erst als Segellehrer auf der Alster (während des Studiums), dann ab 2014 in der YACHT-Redaktion. Dort hat er im Bereich Test & Technik seine Berufung gefunden: Segelboote und Sicherheitsequipment testen. Was besonders bei Rettungswesten und MOB-Systemen bedeutet, dass er mehr Arbeitsstunden im Wasser treibend verbringt als die meisten Menschen im Büro sitzend. Höhepunkt: eine ganze Nacht in der Rettungsinsel auf der Ostsee. Seine Familie hat inzwischen durchgesetzt, dass Urlaubstörns auf der eigenen Fahrtenyacht deutlich trockener ablaufen.

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