Airmar
PB200
NOTE: AIRMAR NO LONGER MANUFACTURES THIS PRODUCT
The PB200 WeatherStation® Instrument informs you of instantaneous changes in the weather. Wind Speed and Direction are measured using four ultrasonic transducers; no moving parts make it durable and reliable. The internal, WAAS GPS engine and three-axis solid-state compass provide both Apparent and True Wind Speed and Direction without the need to tack on additional sensors. Also, the WAAS GPS generates navigation data as well as magnetic variation and is suitable as your primary GPS source. The internal temperature and barometric pressure sensors help predict changing weather patterns. Combined with the internal heading sensor, all of your navigation needs are there! No other instrument on the market incorporates all of these sensors in one compact housing.
What sets our data apart from the competition is the 2° heading accuracy under dynamic conditions such as rough seas. Airmar's unique dynamic-motion-correction software is the key. The PB200's heading is highly accurate and stable under most sea conditions, even if the vessel is pitching and rolling up to 30°. Also unique to the PB200 is that the 3D accelerometer and rate gyro are temperature compensated, resulting in precise tilt and rate-of-turn data. This allows the PB200 to accurately measure True Wind Speed and Direction even when tilted up to 30°.
Features
Professional Sensor
No Moving Parts
True Wind
Apparent Wind
Air Temperature
Barometric Pressure
Wind Chill
WAAS / EGNOS GPS
3-Axis Compass
3-Axis Accelerometer
Rate Gyro
NMEA 0183 / 2000®
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
Professional Sensor
No Moving Parts
True Wind
Apparent Wind
Air Temperature
Barometric Pressure
Wind Chill
WAAS / EGNOS GPS
3-Axis Compass
3-Axis Accelerometer
Rate Gyro
NMEA 0183 / 2000®
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