Garmin gWind Race Transducer Installation Instruction

server is NX2, and the classic server is BUS. See the Nexus 

device manual for more information.

You must use the included field-installable connector to create 

the appropriate cable length for your installation.

Connect the finished end of the included bulk cable to the 

wind transducer on the mast.

Route the bare end of the cable to the location of the 

GND 10.

Leaving an appropriate amount of slack, cut the bare end of 

the wire, remove the casing, and strip the individual wires.

Disassemble the field-installable connector and place the 

pressing screw 

À

, pinch ring 

Á

, seal 

Â

, and sleeve 

Ã

 on the 

cable 

Ä

.

Using the screws on the back of the connector 

Å

, connect 

each wire to the appropriate terminal.

Ê

Green

Ë

Yellow

Ì

Bare wire

Í

White

Screw the sleeve onto the connector.

Slide the seal into the sleeve and slide the pinch ring over the 

seal.

Screw the pressing screw into the sleeve to complete the 

assembly of the field-installable connector.

Connect the field-installable connector to either NEXUS port 

on the GND 10.

Before you can configure the wind transducer, it must be 

connected through a GND 10 to a NMEA 2000 network with a 

Garmin marine instrument, such as a GMI

™

 20. Refer to the 

marine instrument owner's manual for more information on 

configuring NMEA 2000 devices.

On the marine instrument, go to the NMEA 2000 settings.

Select the name of the device (GND 10) to configure.

You should adjust this setting if the sensor does not face the 

exact front of the boat.

On the marine instrument, from the NMEA 2000 settings, 

select the device name (GND 10).

Select Wind Angle Offset.

Based on the direction in which the sensor is facing in 

relation to the exact center of the front of the boat, select the 

angle in degrees to adjust for the difference in orientation.
The angle is configured clockwise around the mast of the 

boat, from the exact center of the front of the boat. For 

example, 90 degrees is starboard, and 270 degrees is port.

Select Done.

You should adjust this setting to change the responsiveness of 

the display to changes in the wind direction.

On the marine instrument, from the NMEA 2000 settings, 

select the device name (GND 10).

Select Wind Angle Filter.

Select an option:
• Select Off to turn off the filter and make the display the 

most responsive to changes in the wind angle.

• Select On and adjust the value. Select a higher number to 

increase the responsiveness of the display to changes in 

the wind angle, or select a lower number to decrease the 

responsiveness.

• Select Auto to automatically adjust the filter settings 

based on wind conditions.

Select Done.

You should adjust this setting to change the responsiveness of 

the display to changes in the wind speed.

On the marine instrument, from the NMEA 2000 settings, 

select the device name (GND 10).

Select Wind Speed Filter.

Select an option:
• Select Off to turn off the filter and make the display the 

most responsive to changes in the wind speed.

• Select On and adjust the value. Select a higher number to 

increase the responsiveness of the display to changes in 

the wind speed, or select a lower number to decrease the 

responsiveness.

• Select Auto to automatically adjust the filter settings 

based on wind conditions.

Select Done.

Advanced calibration tools are available for this device using a 

connected PC running the NexusRace

™

 software. You can 

download the software from 

connect the PC to the GND 10. For more information, see the 

GND 10 Installation Instructions.

• If needed, use a mild soap solution to clean the wind 

transducer, and rinse it with water. Do not use detergents or 

high-pressure water.

• It is recommended to remove the wind transducer and store it 

in a dry location if it will not be used for long periods of time.

Dimensions (H)

1.18 m (46.46 in.)

Weight

320 g (11.29 oz.)

Cable length

25 m (82 ft.)

Operating temperature

From -15° to 70°C (5° to 158°F)

Storage temperature

From -20° to 80°C (-4° to 176°F)

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