The Clipper wireless wind is supplied with a wireless masthead transmitter, a base unit and a Clipper Wind display unit. The wireless masthead transmitter is powered by an internal battery which is charged from ambient light using a small solar panel. A few dull days will not affect performance. When fully charged, it is capable of two thousand hours of full operation in total darkness. The masthead transmitter sends data wirelessly to the base unit, which is powered by the vessel’s 12 Volt supply, the base unit receives wind speed and direction data from the masthead transmitter and sends it to the Clipper Wind display or any other compatible NMEA display unit. The Clipper Wind display is in the industry standard 110mm square case. Exceptionally large and clear display with 60 segments for full 360 degree direction indication. Wireless wind speed and direction data to any compatible NMEA displayEasy installation with mast in place – no wires to run downSimple masthead alignment through base unitLight mast unit weight – 190 grams TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Sleep time > 15,000 HoursOperating time > 2,000 HoursCharging time < 150 Hours of bright daylightFully charged with no further daylightMASTHEAD/INTERFACE UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Wireless masthead transmitterNMEA 0183 4800 BaudNMEA data sentence MWVINTERFACE UNIT Supply voltage Nominal 12v DCSupply current 17mAWind speed and direction NMEA data sentence MWV to any compatible NMEA deviceDISPLAY UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Supply voltage Nominal 12v DCNMEA 0183 input sentence MWV9 levels of display back lightingDisplay case size 110 x 110mmConsumption, 10mA+ (10mA for display illumination max)
