The Maretron Capability Matrix helps highlight the system features available for display when designing a system within N2KBuilder.  To generate a system capability Matrix within N2KBuilder simply click on Tools, "Create Maretron Capability Matrix". ... Read More

Yes, many of Maretron device's data can be displayed on Raymarine Chart-plotters With Seatalk and Seatalk ng functionality. Firstly, Maretron recommends that customers verify device compatibility by reviewing the Maretron product's datashee... Read More

Maretron ModelDevice DescriptionNMEA2000 Operating VoltageEngine/Battery InterfaceCLM100 P/N: M000070 Current Loop Monitor9 to 32 Volts SSC200 P/N: M000001, M000021, M000022NMEA 2000 Solid State Compass HW 1.09 to 16 Volts SSC300 P/N: M000051NMEA ... Read More

True wind is computed by subtracting the vessel speed from the apparent wind. The vessel speed is either referenced to the water (Speed Through Water (STW)) or the vessel speed is referenced to the ground (Speed Over Ground (SOG)). If the STW is subt... Read More

Ground wind is the speed and direction of the wind referenced to a compass rose, which is different from apparent and true wind which are referenced to the bow of the boat. The apparent and true wind are interesting to see how the wind is affecting o... Read More

In order to display true wind referenced to ground speed you will need a WSO100, a GPS200, a SSC200, and a display capable of computing true wind referenced to ground speed. The WSO100 measures the apparent wind while the GPS200 provides Speed Over G... Read More

Occasionally, a device can be in "boot mode" (represented in N2KAnalyzer by an orange highlight of the device's entry in the device list). This can happen due to a software update which fails due to network problems.A Maretron device that is not... Read More

The SMS100 Status Message is a text message you can receive from the SMS100 containing key pieces of information regarding your vessel. When the SMS100 is installed, you can text the word "Status"  to your SMS100 cellular number and receive a respons... Read More

The WSO100 is generally placed at the highest point on the vessel so that it is not obstructed from the wind. Unfortunately, the highest point on a vessel is often the worst possible placement for a GPS or compass. Take for example a GPS mounted at t... Read More

The WSO100 transmits the following messages (or PGNs):PGN 130306 - Wind Data (Fields: 1-SID, 2-Wind Speed, 3-Wind Direction, 4-Wind Reference)PGN 130310 - Environmental Parameters (Fields: 1-SID, 2-Water Temp, 3-Outside Ambient Air Temperature, 4-Atm... Read More

In order to display true wind referenced to water speed, you will need a WSO100, a DST110, and a display capable of computing true wind referenced to water speed. The WSO100 measures the apparent wind while the DST110 provides Speed Through Water (ST... Read More

True wind is what the wind is truly doing and it can be computed from the measured apparent wind by subtracting the vessels speed. For example, if the vessel was moving at exactly 5 knots and the wind was blowing in the exact opposite direction at 5 ... Read More

To find manufacturers who provide pole mounts compatible with the WSO100, search the internet for these terms: marine and antenna and mount, or try these companies:http://shakespeare-ce.com/marine/http://acantennas.com/product-search  Read More

The WSO100 is an ultrasonic wind and weather station that measures apparent wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure, humidity, and air temperature. Unlike other ultrasonic wind measurement devices, the WSO100 was designed specifically for the ... Read More

A standard Maretron NMEA2000 navigation sensor network consists of the following components:Compass: SSC200GPS: GPS200Depth Speed Water: DST110Weather: WSO100Display: DSM150System Capabilities:Wind ApparentSpeed over groundCourse over groundSpeed thr... Read More

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200 and DSM250 displays have a WSO100 configuration setting called "Installation Offset Calibration...", which is used to electronically align the WSO100 with the vessel. Although the WSO100 can be mechanically aligned with... Read More

In order to display apparent wind, you only need a WSO100 and a display capable of showing apparent wind. Maretron's DSM150/250 dedicated NMEA 2000 displays or Maretron's N2KView PC software are capable of displaying apparent wind. Read More

The WSO100 is a sensitive electronic measuring device that should be handled with care during installation. The proper way to mount the WSO100 is to place the detachable pole mount on the mounting pole without the WSO100 attached. Next, attach the NM... Read More

The WSO100 was designed from the ground up to work in the marine environment. Unlike ultrasonic wind measurement devices originally designed for land based applications where the unit is always mounted parallel with the earth, marine applications req... Read More

The WSO100 will not show the correct wind direction if it hasn't been aligned with the boat. You align the WSO100 in one of two ways:align the post (there are three posts attaching the top of the WSO100 to the base) closest to the humidity senso... Read More

What firmware changes have taken place on the Maretron WSO100?WSO100 Firmware Versions:2.0.13 (2009-02-11)- Reducedthe reported LEN (Load Equivalent Number) from 7 to 3 to reflect actual currentusage of the device- Improvedbehavior of humid... Read More

You display the WSO100 apparent wind on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way.Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the apparent wind and press <... Read More

Apparent wind is what the Maretron WSO100 measures and doesn't necessarily reflect what the wind is truly doing. For example, if the vessel was moving at exactly 5 knots and the wind was blowing in the exact opposite direction at 5 knots, then t... Read More

Several Maretron products are necessary in order to display ground wind. You will need a SSC200 compass, WSO100, and a GPS200. Read More

The WSO100 provides the following information:apparent wind speedapparent wind directionatmospheric pressureair temperaturerelative humidity Read More

You set the WSO100 installation offset using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the row ... Read More

The WSO100 measures atmospheric pressure, which isn't adjusted for elevation like the locally reported barometric pressure. If you use the WSO100 at sea level, then the atmospheric pressure and barometric pressure should agree, however if you us... Read More

You clear the WSO100 atmospheric pressure offset using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the row... Read More

You clear the WSO100 installation offset using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the ro... Read More

You display the WSO100 true wind on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the true wind and press  < Enter ... Read More

You display the WSO100 true wind on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the true wind and press < Enter >... Read More

For Mast installations greater than 20 feet Maretron recommends the following items:WSO100-01 Ultrasonic Wind/Weather StationIT-CM-CF Micro Inline TerminatorDF-DB1-25.0 Mid Single-Ended Cordset - Female to Open Pigtail - 25 Meter (blue)TR-CM Micro Te... Read More

You display the WSO100 barometric pressure on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the barometric pressure... Read More

You reset the WSO100 to transmit the factory default messages using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scro... Read More

For a discussion on the differences between mechanical and ultrasonic anemometers, please see the article entitled "Anemometer Technology.pdf" under Attachments found below. Read More

You set the WSO100 wind damping period using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the row containin... Read More

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a WSO100 configuration setting called "Outside Temperature", which is used to adjust the WSO100 outside temperature reading to account for local variation. For example, if you would like all th... Read More

You set the WSO100 atmospheric pressure offset using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the row c... Read More

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a WSO100 configuration setting called "Barometric Pressure:", which is used to adjust the WSO100 barometric pressure reading to account for local variation. For example, if you would like all t... Read More

You display the WSO100 outside temperature on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the outside temperature... Read More

You set the WSO100 wind damping period using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the row containin... Read More

You clear the WSO100 wind damping period using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press  < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the row contai... Read More

Maretron's DSM200 and DSM250 displays have a WSO100 configuration setting called "Wind Data Damping Period", which is used to smooth the wind speed and direction information transmitted from the WSO100. The WSO100 is an extremely sensitive devic... Read More

You clear the WSO100 outside temperature offset using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the row ... Read More

You clear the WSO100 outside humidity offset using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the row con... Read More

The WSO100 is approximately 4.25" (10.8cm) tall including the pole mount and 5" (12.7cm) in diameter. Read More

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a WSO100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 PGN Enable/Disable…", which is used to turn on and off specific messages that are transmitted by the WSO100. Read More

You display the WSO100 outside humidity on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the outside humidity and p... Read More

Yes, it is possible to turn on and off the WSO100 transmitted messages (or PGNs) using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display:On the display, enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" ... Read More

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a WSO100 configuration setting called "Outside Humidity", which is used to adjust the WSO100 outside humidity reading to account for local variation. For example, if you want to adjust the outs... Read More

You set the WSO100 outside humidity offset using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the row conta... Read More

You set the WSO100 outside temperature offset using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way.Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration…" and press < Enter >Scroll to the row co... Read More

Maretron has had customer reports of the WSO100 transmitting false high wind speed and a false high outside temperature measurement. Several factors can be attributed to this condition. First look for installations with non-certified NMEA2000 cabling... Read More