B&G WS310 Wired Interface

Enhance your sailing setup with the B&G WS310 Wired Interface, a compact powerhouse designed to bridge your WS310 wind sensor seamlessly into an NMEA 2000 network. For sailors who demand precise wind data at their fingertips, this interface transforms raw sensor readings into actionable insights across your entire marine electronics suite. Whether you're racing competitively or cruising long distances, reliable wind integration means better decision-making on the water.

Why Choose the WS310 Wired Interface for Your Vessel?

In the world of marine navigation, wind data isn't just nice to have—it's essential. The WS310 Wired Interface eliminates compatibility headaches, ensuring your wind sensor feeds true and apparent wind speed and angle directly to chartplotters, autopilots, and displays from B&G, Simrad, or Lowrance. This wired solution offers the stability of a fixed connection, reducing dropouts common in wireless setups during rough seas or high winds. Sailors often rave about how it simplifies their network, freeing up mental bandwidth for what matters: trimming sails perfectly or plotting the optimal course.

Key Benefits for Performance-Driven Boaters

• Seamless Network Integration: Plug your WS310 wind sensor into the NMEA 2000 backbone effortlessly, unlocking wind data for layline calculations, polar tables, and autopilot adjustments.
• Rugged Marine Reliability: Built to withstand harsh saltwater environments with an IPX7 waterproof rating, it shrugs off spray, submersion, and temperature swings from freezing nights to scorching decks.
• Compact and Low-Profile: At just 90 x 20 x 10mm, it tucks away discreetly without cluttering your helm or masthead wiring runs.
• Safe Installation: Compass-safe up to 300mm, so you can mount it near your binnacle without magnetic interference skewing headings.
• Power Efficiency: Draws minimal current (1 LEN) from your 12V system, ideal for battery-conscious setups on offshore passages.

Effortless Setup and Everyday Use

Connecting the WS310 Wired Interface is straightforward for anyone familiar with marine wiring. Mount it securely in a dry spot, run the cable from your WS310 sensor to the interface, and snap it into your Micro-C NMEA 2000 drop cable. Power cycles through the bus, so no extra wiring hassles. Once online, it broadcasts NMEA 0183 sentences like MWV for wind speed and direction—perfect for legacy displays too. Regular checks on connections keep it performing flawlessly season after season, and its 2-year warranty gives peace of mind against defects.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

Real-World Applications for Sailors

Imagine threading the needle through a crowded starting line with real-time wind shifts displayed on your Triton² or Zeus chartplotter. Or using wind data to fine-tune your autopilot for upwind legs, saving fuel and wear on the crew. This interface shines in regattas, coastal hops, or bluewater adventures, where every knot of wind matters. Pair it with B&G's Sailing Pack for a full ecosystem that anticipates your needs.

Upgrade your boat's wind awareness today with the B&G WS310 Wired Interface—precision engineering that keeps you ahead of the breeze.