It 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 a Clipper
Wind Repeater display or any other compatible NMEA display unit.
Wireless wind speed and direction data to any compatible NMEA display
Easy installation with mast in place no wires to run down
Simple masthead alignment through base unit
Light mast unit weight 190 grams
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Sleep time more than 15,000 Hours
Operating time more than 2,000 Hours
Charging time less than 150 Hours of bright daylight
Fully charged with no further daylight
MASTHEAD INTERFACE UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
Wireless masthead transmitter
NMEA 0183 4800 Baud
NMEA data sentence MWV
INTERFACE UNIT
Supply voltage Nominal 12v DC
Supply current 17mA
Wind speed and direction NMEA data sentence MWV to any compatible NMEA device
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry separately on low heat. Add QE Home Wool Dryer Balls to reduce wrinkles and increases drying efficiency. Touch up with a low heat iron as needed. Do not bleach or dry clean.