The ST290 instrument system is a comprehensive and versatile instrument system, intended to facilitate the operation of both sail and power vessels.

The ST290 Wind instrument comprises an analogue dial and integral digital display. The instruments provide:
• True and Apparent wind direction and speed. Wind speed is displayed either in knots or meters per second.
• Velocity made good (VMG), when boat-speed information is avail-able on the system. 
• Maximum wind speed. 
• Tack angle.

In addition to the above,the Wind instrument can show wind force as Beaufort scale values.

Specifications
  • Current consumption 65 mA (Illumination off)
  • Connectors 2 x SeaTalk (3-pin plug) 
  • Dimensions: 4.9 in x 4.9 in x 1.7 in (124 mm x 124 mm x 41 mm) 
  • Weight: 1 lb (453 g) 
  • Display: Analog dial plus inset LCD display