Airmar
PB150
NOTE: AIRMAR NO LONGER MANUFACTURES THIS PRODUCT
The enhanced PB150 Ultrasonic WeatherStation® Instrument features higher-accuracy temperature readings and improved wind speed and direction accuracy. WeatherCaster™ PC Software version 2.0 puts your own personal weatherman on-board the boat, 24 hours a day. The easy-to-use program has multiple screen views and advanced setup features to customize what you want to see. No Computer on board—no problem, just connect the PB150 to a NMEA 0183 display* for up-to-the-minute weather information. Before Leaving the Dock—Decide if you want to spend your day on the water. Anticipate weather fronts by checking the wind speed and direction, temperature, and barometric pressure. Check the weather history graphs, as the WeatherCaster™ Software can store readings for up to 72 hours. Underway—Monitor up-to-the-minute weather conditions at your location. See where and when the fish will bite best based on wind conditions and a rising or falling barometer. Docking—The on-board PC or chart plotter can display true wind data to make docking a vessel in high wind a breeze.
Features
Recreational Sensor
No moving parts
True Wind
Apparent Wind
Air Temperature
Barometric Pressure
Wind Chill
WAAS / EGNOS GPS
Compass
3-Axis Accelerometer
NMEA 0183 / RS-422 standard
Specifications
Wind Speed Range: 0 knots to 80 knots (0 MPH to 92 MPH)
Wind Speed Resolution: 0.1 knots (0.1 MPH)
Wind Speed Accuracy @ 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F), no precipitation*: Low Wind Speeds: 0 knots to 10 knots (0 MPH to 11.5 MPH);
Low Wind Speeds: 0 knots to 10 knots (0 MPH to 11.5 MPH);
RMS error of 1 knot (±1.1 MPH) +10% of reading High Wind Speeds: 10 knots to 80 knots (11.5 MPH to 92 MPH);
High Wind Speeds: 10 knots to 80 knots (11.5 MPH to 92 MPH);
RMS error of 2 knots (±2.3 MPH) or 5% RMS,
whichever is greater
Wind Speed Accuracy in wet conditions**: 5 knots (5.7 MPH) RMS
Wind Direction Range: 0° to 360°
Wind Direction Resolution: 0.1°
Wind Direction Accuracy @ 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F), no precipitation*: Low Wind Speeds: 4 knots to 10 knots (4.6 MPH to 11.5 MPH)—5° RMS typical
Low Wind Speeds: 4 knots to 10 knots (4.6 MPH to 11.5 MPH)—5° RMS typical
4 knots to 10 knots (4.6 MPH to 11.5 MPH)—5° RMS typical
High Wind Speeds: >10 knots (>11.5 MPH)—2° RMS typical
>10 knots (>11.5 MPH)—2° RMS typical
Wind Direction Accuracy in wet conditions**:
>8 knots (>9.2 MPH)— 8° RMS typical
Compass Accuracy: 1° RMS when level
Pitch and Roll Range / Accuracy: ±50° / <1° static tested @ 25°C (77°F)
Air Temperature Range: -25°C to 55°C (-13°F to 131°F)
Air Temperature Resolution: 0.1°C (0.1°F)
Air Temperature Accuracy: ±1°C (±1.8°F)* @ >4 knots (>4.6 MPH) wind
Barometric Pressure Range:
850 mbar to 1150 mbar (25 inHg to 34 inHg, 850 hPa to 1150 hPa) Barometric Pressure Resolution: 0.1 mbar (0.029 inHg, 0.1 hPa)
Barometric Pressure Accuracy:
±2 mbar (±0.059 inHg, ±2 hPa) when altitude correction is available
GPS Position Accuracy:
3 m (10’) with WAAS/EGNOS (95% of the time, SA off)
Operating Temperature Range: -25°C to 55°C (-13°F to 131°F)
Supply Voltage: 9 VDC to 16 VDC
Supply Current: <150 mA
Weight: 285 grams (0.7 lb)
Sensor Baud Rate (NMEA 0183 Interface Only):
4,800 bps (can be increased to 38,400 bps with a command)
Thread Sizes on Base: 1”-14 UNS standard marine mount
Certifications and Standards: CE, RoHS RMS—Root Mean Square *When the wind speed is less than 4 knots (4.6 MPH) and/or air temperature is below 0°C (32°F), wind and temperature readings will be less accurate. **Wet conditions include moisture, rain, frost, dew, snow, ice and/or sea spray in the wind channel.
Additional Information
Recreational Sensor
No moving parts
True Wind
Apparent Wind
Air Temperature
Barometric Pressure
Wind Chill
WAAS / EGNOS GPS
Compass
3-Axis Accelerometer
NMEA 0183 / RS-422 standard
Specifications
Wind Speed Range: 0 knots to 80 knots (0 MPH to 92 MPH)
Wind Speed Resolution: 0.1 knots (0.1 MPH)
Wind Speed Accuracy @ 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F), no precipitation*: Low Wind Speeds: 0 knots to 10 knots (0 MPH to 11.5 MPH);
Low Wind Speeds: 0 knots to 10 knots (0 MPH to 11.5 MPH);
RMS error of 1 knot (±1.1 MPH) +10% of reading High Wind Speeds: 10 knots to 80 knots (11.5 MPH to 92 MPH);
High Wind Speeds: 10 knots to 80 knots (11.5 MPH to 92 MPH);
RMS error of 2 knots (±2.3 MPH) or 5% RMS,
whichever is greater
Wind Speed Accuracy in wet conditions**: 5 knots (5.7 MPH) RMS
Wind Direction Range: 0° to 360°
Wind Direction Resolution: 0.1°
Wind Direction Accuracy @ 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F), no precipitation*: Low Wind Speeds: 4 knots to 10 knots (4.6 MPH to 11.5 MPH)—5° RMS typical
Low Wind Speeds: 4 knots to 10 knots (4.6 MPH to 11.5 MPH)—5° RMS typical
4 knots to 10 knots (4.6 MPH to 11.5 MPH)—5° RMS typical
High Wind Speeds: >10 knots (>11.5 MPH)—2° RMS typical
>10 knots (>11.5 MPH)—2° RMS typical
Wind Direction Accuracy in wet conditions**:
>8 knots (>9.2 MPH)— 8° RMS typical
Compass Accuracy: 1° RMS when level
Pitch and Roll Range / Accuracy: ±50° / <1° static tested @ 25°C (77°F)
Air Temperature Range: -25°C to 55°C (-13°F to 131°F)
Air Temperature Resolution: 0.1°C (0.1°F)
Air Temperature Accuracy: ±1°C (±1.8°F)* @ >4 knots (>4.6 MPH) wind
Barometric Pressure Range:
850 mbar to 1150 mbar (25 inHg to 34 inHg, 850 hPa to 1150 hPa) Barometric Pressure Resolution: 0.1 mbar (0.029 inHg, 0.1 hPa)
Barometric Pressure Accuracy:
±2 mbar (±0.059 inHg, ±2 hPa) when altitude correction is available
GPS Position Accuracy:
3 m (10’) with WAAS/EGNOS (95% of the time, SA off)
Operating Temperature Range: -25°C to 55°C (-13°F to 131°F)
Supply Voltage: 9 VDC to 16 VDC
Supply Current: <150 mA
Weight: 285 grams (0.7 lb)
Sensor Baud Rate (NMEA 0183 Interface Only):
4,800 bps (can be increased to 38,400 bps with a command)
Thread Sizes on Base: 1”-14 UNS standard marine mount
Certifications and Standards: CE, RoHS RMS—Root Mean Square *When the wind speed is less than 4 knots (4.6 MPH) and/or air temperature is below 0°C (32°F), wind and temperature readings will be less accurate. **Wet conditions include moisture, rain, frost, dew, snow, ice and/or sea spray in the wind channel.
Additional Information