Raymarine E22078 Windvane Transducer, Short Arm, 30 m Cable
- Brand:
- Raymarine
- Part no:
- E22078
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Cable supplied
- 30 m
This is the Raymarine E22078, a wind vane transducer in the short-arm version with a 30 m cable. It is compatible with the ST60+ wind instrument on the SeaTalk1 network. On a SeaTalkng network it connects through an iTC-5 transducer converter, which is sold separately, or it can use a ST70 wind pod. The converter feeds the signals onto the SeaTalkng backbone.
Our take
The E22078 is a wind vane transducer with a 30 m cable, compatible with the ST60+ on SeaTalk1. On a SeaTalkng system you need either the separately sold iTC-5 converter or an ST70 wind pod, so plan for that second part.
From our buying guide
A wired sensor means a cable down the mast. A wireless one saves the cable, but puts a solar-charged battery aloft and needs a receiver below. Raymarine says working out true wind takes other sensors as well, such as boat speed and compass.
Check before you buy:
- The box has what connects it to your network, since not every masthead sensor plugs straight into an NMEA 2000 backbone.
- A wired sensor's cable reaches from the masthead to where it connects.
- You're happy looking after a wireless unit's battery. B&G recommends taking its WS320 down for winter and removing the battery.