Here’s a new solution for temperature, humidity and barometric pressure monitoring on your NMEA 2000 system and MFD using Digital Yacht’s NavLINK Blue interface
Compatible with all modern MFDs
Ruuvi Tag is a wireless, Bluetooth temperature, humidity and barometric pressure sensor which wirelessly connects to the NAVLink Blue interface to display these important parameters on your multi function display. Most modern MFDs from brands such as Garmin, Raymarine, Navico and more can display this information.
NAVLink Blue supports up to 4 Ruuvi sensors so you can monitor multiple areas around the boat. Ruuvi tag can also detect motion with an integrated accelerometer.
Ruuvi & NavLink Blue
Installation is easy. Just connect the NAVLink Blue to your NMEA 2000 backbone (it’s powered from the network) and pair the Ruuvi sensor through NAVLink’s easy to use interface. Barometric pressure, temperature and humidity information is now available for your navigation network and multi function displays. You can also use your phone or tablet to view historical information via the Ruuvi app
Barometric Pressure – The best local weather forecast!
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember learning to sail with a Captain who tapped the glass of a barometer so see if the atmospheric pressure was rising or falling. Barometers measure the weight of air above them. High pressure generally indicates clear weather, while low pressure suggests storms or rain. The pressure reading changes help predict weather patterns before visible signs appear.
Digital barometers like the Ruuvi contain highly accurate electronic sensors for pressure readings and can store data over time to visualise trends
Rising pressure indicates improving weather. Falling pressure suggests deteriorating conditions. Quick pressure drops signal strong weather changes. Slow changes mean gradual weather shifts. Changing pressure can effect tidal heights too so can be important for shallow water navigation.
A change of 0.2 inHg (6.8 mb) within a three hour period generally indicates significant weather changes. Larger changes suggest more severe weather patterns. Barometers provide good forecasting over short 24-48 hr time periods.
There are many useful internet articles and a good example is here
Ordering
Pricing starts from £215 and you can order directly from HERE
