Long masthead element for wind transducer cable 50m

The Raymarine E22079 masthead unit is a wind transducer designed to measure and provide accurate data on wind speed and direction. This information is essential for navigation, particularly for sailboats, to optimize performance and safety at sea.

The wind transducer of the E22079 element features a long arm. This design is optimized to position the wind sensor further from the mast and rigging. This minimizes interference and turbulence generated by the boat’s structure, ensuring more accurate and reliable wind data capture.

This wind transducer provides the fundamental data required for wind-powered navigation:

Wind speed (apparent or true, depending on display system and integration)Wind direction (apparent or true, depending on display system and integration)This data is then displayed on compatible Raymarine navigation instruments.

Including a 50-meter cable is a significant advantage, particularly for large sailboats and multihulls. It provides considerable installation flexibility, allowing the transducer located at the masthead to be connected to the onboard electronics, even over long distances, without requiring additional extensions.

Yes, as a Raymarine product designed for masthead installation, the E22079 unit is built to withstand harsh marine conditions. It is engineered to endure constant exposure to elements such as wind, saltwater, UV radiation, and temperature fluctuations, ensuring reliability and durability at sea.

The Raymarine E22079 masthead unit is an analog wind transducer. It outputs analog signals that must be interpreted by a compatible instrument or converted for use in modern digital networks.

The E22079 is the wind transducer itself, designed to be installed at the masthead. It is the physical sensor that measures the wind. This is not a complete system with a display, but the essential component that collects wind data.

No, the E22079 long masthead unit for the wind transducer is the wind transducer alone, supplied with its 50 m cable. It does not include a display unit. To view wind data, it must be connected to a compatible Raymarine navigation instrument (such as an i60, i70, or a multifunction display via a converter).

The E22079 unit is compatible with Raymarine display systems that can process analog wind signals. It is specifically designed for systems such as the i60 Wind instruments and can be integrated into more advanced systems like the i70 or multifunction displays (MFD) via a data converter.

Yes, item E22079 can be connected to a SeaTalkng network, but it requires an analog-to-digital converter. The Raymarine iTC-5 module is the typical interface used to convert the analog signals from this transducer into digital data compatible with the SeaTalkng network.

Yes, to integrate the E22079 element, which is an analog transducer, into a modern Raymarine navigation system using the SeaTalkng digital network (such as i70 instruments or Axiom multifunction displays), an analog-to-digital converter such as the Raymarine iTC-5 is required. The iTC-5 converts the analog signals from the transducer into SeaTalkng-compatible digital data.

Yes, the E22079 transducer can be used with Raymarine multifunction displays (MFD). It must be connected to the MFD’s SeaTalkng network via an analog-to-digital converter such as the Raymarine iTC-5. Once the data is converted, it can be displayed and utilized by the MFD.

Yes, the E22079 is compatible with older Raymarine SeaTalk systems, including ST60+ instruments. It is designed to work directly with these systems, which accept analog wind transducer inputs.

The Raymarine E22079 masthead unit is specifically designed to integrate with Raymarine navigation electronics systems. While analog signals may potentially be adapted, compatibility and optimal performance are only guaranteed with Raymarine equipment, often via proprietary interfaces or dedicated converters.

The E22079 unit must be installed at the masthead. This positioning is critical to capture wind with minimal interference, away from sails and boat structures that could create turbulence and distort readings.

Yes, the technical documents mention the availability of mounting templates. These templates are designed to assist with the correct installation of the unit, ensuring precise positioning and optimal performance once the transducer is in place.

When running the 50-meter cable, it is important to:

Protect the cable from chafing and pinching that could damage it.Use existing cable conduits or runs inside the mast if possible.Ensure proper sealing at mast entry and exit points.Avoid routing the cable near sources of electromagnetic interference.Careful routing ensures the longevity and reliability of the connection.

The E22079 masthead unit is powered by the Raymarine navigation system to which it is connected, typically via the display instrument or the iTC-5 converter. It does not require a direct independent power supply but depends on the boat's general electronic network power.

Yes, a calibration of the wind transducer is usually required after installation to ensure wind data accuracy. This calibration adjusts the sensor alignment relative to the boat's longitudinal axis and compensates for any offsets. Calibration procedures are typically detailed in the manuals of compatible Raymarine display instruments.