B&G Sail Performance Sensor Pack (WS320, ZG100, DST810, N2K)

B&G Sail Performance | WS320, ZG100, DST810 Sensor Suite

The B&G Sail Performance Sensor Pack solves the requirement for a surgical environmental roadmap by utilizing a wireless WS320 wind sensor and a high-fidelity ZG100 10Hz GPS/Compass. Its core hardware architecture focuses on high-speed NMEA 2000 data flow, effectively eliminating the signal attenuation and lag common in analog masthead units. The DST810 smart transducer utilizes an internal MEMS attitude sensor to provide pitch and roll data, ensuring that your speed-through-water and depth readings are corrected for heel angle. This system functions as the primary tactical node for blue-water cruising, delivering sub-degree angular accuracy across the entire digital backbone. Each sensor is engineered with specialized chipsets to prevent thermal throttling and ensure stability in extreme maritime environments.

From an expert perspective, don’t forget that the WS320 wireless sensor requires a clear line-of-sight to the receiver to prevent signal attenuation near the masthead. You’ve got to calibrate the ZG100 compass away from large metallic objects like winches or anchors to prevent magnetic deviation. It’s a high-authority sensor suite that provides the data density required for advanced autopilot steering and polar performance tracking. I recommend using the DST810’s Bluetooth interface for initial calibration via the Cast app, which I’ve found is much faster than using a plotter menu. Ensure your NMEA 2000 terminators are securely installed, as the high-frequency 10Hz updates are sensitive to signal reflections in the backbone. It’s a comprehensive data solution for serious sailors.

Technical Specs:

• Wind: WS320 wireless solar sensor
• GPS: ZG100 10Hz positioning unit
• Transducer: DST810 Smart 235kHz sensor
• Interface: NMEA 2000 Micro-C certified
• Accuracy: 10Hz update rate parameters
• Power: 12VDC NMEA 2000 bus
• Logic: Pitch/Roll attitude compensation