Name: LCJ CV7-V-BARO3 | F&C Marine
SKU: CV7-V-BARO3
Price: 948.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Description

LCJ CV7-V-BARO3 ultrasonic wind sensor

LCJ CV7-V-BARO3 is a vertical-masthead ultrasonic wind-sensor configuration with the BARO3 barometric junction-box arrangement for NMEA 0183 integration. It is intended where wind and pressure data need to be incorporated into the vessel instrumentation. The CV7 family includes several interface versions, so the complete model reference should be matched to the receiving equipment. F&C Marine can help confirm the installation before supply.

Wind and barometric data

The CV7 measures airflow electronically without conventional cups or a mechanical vane. The BARO3 arrangement adds the listed barometric interface. Wind accuracy still depends on clear airflow and sensor alignment. Position the vertical masthead sensor where nearby aerials, rigging and structures have the least practical influence. Both wind and pressure data should be checked at the intended receiving equipment during commissioning rather than assuming that a correct wind reading proves the entire interface is working.

NMEA 0183 and BARO3 integration

Identify the receiving instrument, display, logger or navigation system and confirm how the NMEA 0183 data will be connected. Check polarity, data-rate requirements and the number of listeners involved. The BARO3 junction arrangement should be wired according to the LCJ documentation. Existing unlabelled splices or corroded junctions should be investigated before they are reused. Photograph and label connections during a refit so the final system can be documented clearly.

Vertical mounting and cable route

Inspect the masthead bracket, cable route and deck or mast penetrations before installation. Protect cable from chafe, sharp edges, crushing and water ingress. If the old mount or cable is retained, confirm its condition and suitability for the new sensor. A cable damaged inside a mast can remain intermittent even when the wind sensor is replaced, so continuity, insulation condition and accessible connectors should be considered as part of the work.

Commissioning wind and pressure information

After fitting, verify plausible wind speed, wind direction and barometric pressure at the receiving instruments. Check the physical sensor orientation and compare readings across all devices that use the information. If wind is present but pressure is missing, or vice versa, trace the relevant BARO3 and NMEA connections before replacing components. Test with other bridge equipment operating and record the final wiring and model references for future service.

Maintenance and fault finding

Inspect the sensor, vertical mount, exposed cable, BARO3 enclosure and accessible connections for physical damage, contamination, corrosion or moisture. If readings become intermittent, check supply voltage and data wiring at the source and receiver. An ultrasonic sensor has no conventional cup or vane bearings, but electrical and installation faults can still cause unreliable data. Good records of the junction-box wiring and cable route can save significant time during later troubleshooting.

Documentation and related guidance

See LCJ Capteurs products and LCJ support downloads. Current LCJ documentation should be the final reference for BARO3 wiring, NMEA 0183 and vertical mounting. F&C Marine also provides an ultrasonic wind-sensor guide and the Marine Electronics Knowledge Base.

Official manuals, datasheets and brochures

LCJ marine brochures, manuals and downloads

Related technical resources

Before ordering LCJ CV7-V-BARO3

Send the vessel type, existing wind and pressure equipment, photographs of the vertical masthead and junction wiring, cable-route information, supply voltage and the receiving instrument models. If the product is replacing a fault, include symptoms and tests already completed. F&C Marine can then help confirm whether LCJ CV7-V-BARO3 is the correct package and identify any mounting or interface requirements before quotation.