Garmin gWind™ wind vane anemometer

The Garmin gWind™ wind transducer / vane anemometer is a wind sensor designed to provide accurate wind speed and angle data to your navigation system. It is a key component of the Garmin ecosystem, requiring system integration.

The gWind™ sensor provides wind speed and wind angle data to your NMEA 2000 network.

No, the gWind™ cannot operate autonomously. It requires the Garmin GND™ 10 interface to transmit its data to your boat’s NMEA 2000 network.

The GND™ 10 interface acts as a critical bridge, connecting Nexus network devices, such as the gWind™, to your NMEA 2000 network. This gateway is essential for wind data acquisition and sharing.

Yes, the gWind™ is compatible with NMEA 2000 networks, but it must be connected via the Garmin GND™ 10 interface for its data to be transmitted to the network.

Yes, the GND™ 10 interface provides USB connectivity to a computer, allowing the use of wind sensor data, including gWind™, with third-party navigation programs such as Expedition and Adrena. This also requires the NexusRace™ software for advanced calibration.

To install the propeller:

Ensure the shaft aligns correctly with the propeller slot. The propeller bushing fits in only one direction on the shaft.Press the propeller until it is fully seated on the device.Install the adjustment screw to securely hold the propeller to the device.

The gWind™ wind transducer / vane anemometer must be mounted on a horizontal surface at the masthead. It must be installed facing forward, parallel to the boat's centerline. If the surface is not horizontal, an appropriate shim must be added.

Pour fixer le support de montage :

Utilisez le support de montage comme gabarit pour marquer les emplacements des trous pilotes.Percez les trous pilotes avec un foret de 4,5 mm (11/64 po).Fixez le support de montage à la surface à l'aide des vis incluses.

To secure the gWind™:

Loosen the locking nut on the device by turning it counterclockwise until it stops.Place the device in the mounting bracket by pushing it down and sliding it backward until it stops.Secure the device in the bracket by turning the locking nut clockwise until it stops.Attach the safety clip to the device to prevent the locking nut from loosening.

You must use the included ground connector to create the appropriate cable length. The gWind™ mast cable connects to one of the NEXUS ports on the GND™ 10.

Pour installer le connecteur de terrain Nexus :

Connectez l'extrémité finie du câble en vrac inclus au capteur de vent en tête de mât.Acheminez l'extrémité dénudée du câble vers l'emplacement du GND™ 10.Laissez une longueur de mou appropriée, coupez l'extrémité dénudée du fil, retirez le boîtier et dénudez les fils individuels.Démontez le connecteur de terrain et placez la vis de pression, la bague de serrage, le joint et le manchon sur le câble.À l'aide des vis à l'arrière du connecteur, connectez chaque fil à la borne appropriée (vert, jaune, fil nu, blanc).Vissez le manchon sur le connecteur.Faites glisser le joint dans le manchon et faites glisser la bague de serrage sur le joint.Vissez la vis de pression dans le manchon pour terminer l'assemblage du connecteur de terrain.Connectez le connecteur de terrain à l'un des ports NEXUS du GND™ 10.

Before the wind sensor can be configured, it must be connected via a GND™ 10 to an NMEA 2000 network with a Garmin marine instrument (such as a GMI™ 20). Configuration is performed via the NMEA 2000 settings of the marine instrument, by selecting the device name (GND™ 10).

If the sensor is not facing exactly forward, you must adjust this setting. On the marine instrument, go to NMEA 2000 settings, select the device name (GND™ 10), then choose Wind Angle Offset. Select the angle in degrees to adjust the orientation difference, with the angle configured clockwise around the mast from the exact center of the bow.

To adjust the wind angle filter:

On the marine instrument, go to NMEA 2000 settings, select the device name (GND™ 10). Select Wind Angle Filter. Choose an option: Disabled for maximum responsiveness. Enabled and adjust the value (a higher number increases responsiveness, a lower number decreases it). Auto for automatic adjustment based on wind conditions. Select Done.

To adjust the wind speed filter:

On the marine instrument, go to NMEA 2000 settings, then select the device name (GND™ 10). Select Wind speed filter. Choose an option: Disabled for maximum responsiveness. Enabled and adjust the value (a higher number increases responsiveness, a lower number decreases it). Auto for automatic adjustment based on wind conditions. Select Done.

If you switch from a Nexus wind sensor to the gWind™, you must move the mast cable from the wind port to the network port on the Nexus server (pins 5, 6, 7, and 8). The network server is NX2 and the classic server is BUS. Refer to the Nexus device manual for further details.

Yes, you must connect a Nexus network device to one of the NEXUS ports on the GND™ 10. However, if you connect additional devices besides the gWind™ sensor on the Nexus network, you must provide a separate power supply connected directly to the Nexus power terminals.

If necessary, use a mild soapy solution to clean the wind transducer / vane anemometer, then rinse with water. Do not use detergents or high-pressure water.

The GND™ 10 interface must be installed in a location not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions. The operating temperature range for this device is -15°C to 70°C. Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside this range, whether in storage or operation, may result in device failure. Damage caused by extreme temperatures and related consequences are not covered by the warranty.