What messages (or PGNs) does the WSO100 transmit?
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
Why doesn’t Maretron offer a WSO100 with a built in GPS or compass?
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
Why is the WSO100 shaped the way it is?
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
What is a WSO100?
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
Why is the WSO100 wind direction incorrectly displayed on my display?
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