H5000 ANALOGUE AWA 360

This instrument displays the apparent wind angle (AWA) over 360 degrees. Designed for racers and offshore sailors, it provides an immediate and clear reading of wind shifts to optimize performance at sea.

The analog format offers crucial advantages in performance sailing:

Immediate perception: The brain processes the position of a needle faster than a numerical value.Trend reading: It is much easier to anticipate wind shifts.This enables superior responsiveness for tactical decision-making.

AWA stands for Apparent Wind Angle, i.e., the angle of the apparent wind in English. This is the angle of the wind as experienced by the moving boat, combining the true wind and the vessel's speed. This data is essential for precise sail trimming.

Yes, the dial features a clear and efficient night lighting system. It ensures excellent visibility of the needle position for the helmsman and trimmer, regardless of lighting conditions.

Absolutely. The display window is made of tempered glass and the overall mechanical construction is of high integrity. The instrument is specifically designed to withstand extreme marine environments, spray, and shocks.

No, this specific model is dedicated solely to displaying the apparent wind angle over 360 degrees. To read wind speed, refer to a multifunction display or another digital display in the B&G H5000 range.

Yes, it integrates perfectly with modern networks. It communicates via the NMEA 2000 onboard network, ensuring reliable wind data transfer with no latency.

Yes, although it is optimized for the H5000 ecosystem, this analog display is fully backward compatible with B&G’s H3000 range.

It features a low-profile design for front-mounted installation. It integrates cleanly on a cockpit bulkhead, helm console, or mast-foot bracket.

Daisy-chaining is a wiring method for connecting multiple instruments in series. The benefits are:

Reduced total cable length.Lower weight on board.Simplified installation behind the bulkhead.

The instrument uses SimNet connectors. While it is compatible with NMEA 2000 networks, a SimNet to Micro-C adapter cable may be required for integration into the sailboat's standard electronic architecture.

Although it is particularly favored by racing crews for its tactical precision, it is also perfectly suited to demanding recreational sailors and offshore navigators who want an intuitive and classic reading of apparent wind on their fast cruising sailboat.

The H5000 series’ mechanical construction ensures high stability of the internal mechanism. The needle provides a precise and smooth reading of wind oscillations without being disrupted by normal sailboat vibrations or chop.

Yes, it is fully designed for outdoor installation. Its rugged housing and tempered glass front allow it to withstand harsh weather, UV exposure, and seawater without requiring an additional protective cover during navigation.

The display itself merely retransmits network data in an analog fashion. It is the sensor (wind transducer/vane anemometer) and the central processor that require precise calibration to ensure the angle sent to the screen is perfectly accurate.

The display shows the wind angle over 360 degrees, which includes close-hauled angles. For even more detailed reading specifically for upwind sailing, B&G also offers "close-hauled zoom" displays, but this 360° model provides a complete overview of the point of sail.

No, it does not connect directly to a sensor. It must be integrated into a NMEA 2000 network and receive processed data from a navigation system (such as the B&G H5000 processor) to position its needle correctly.

Front-mounting greatly simplifies installation and maintenance. It allows you to securely attach the instrument from the visible side of the bulkhead without needing complex or cramped access to the rear of the panel once the cable is run.

The display reads standard NMEA 2000 data sentences (PGN) for apparent wind. It can therefore theoretically display data from any certified NMEA 2000 sensor, although it is optimized to work with the precision of the B&G ecosystem.

Absolutely. Thanks to their low-profile design and daisy-chain connection capability, you can easily align multiple analog displays (apparent wind, close-up magnifier, heading, etc.) on the same console to create a complete and tidy dashboard.