AIRMAR Technology Corporation introduces the upgraded ST900 and ST950 multisensors, featuring Gen2 paddlewheel technology for enhanced low-speed performance, smoother data output, and easy retrofitting for marine enthusiasts.
The ST900 and ST950 analog sensors are substantial upgrades to the ST800 and ST850, which are popular in the marine market. These new models enhance the proven performance of their predecessors through the inclusion of Airmar’s new Gen2 paddlewheel, which results in improved speed performance.
Gen2, the ultra-responsive paddlewheel maintains the top-speed performance Airmar’s marine transducers are known for, plus adds a superior level of start-up speed capability. By sensing speed starting as low as 0.3 knots, the ST900 and ST950 now outperform all conventional paddlewheel sensors, which typically need higher speeds to begin reporting data accurately.
The ST900 and ST950 deliver low speed performance data for startup responsiveness, and linearity at 0.6 knots. As a boat accelerates, speed-through-water resolution remains smooth through 45 knots due to an improved 5.7 Hz (5X per second) speed output. Receiving smoother and more consistent speed data earlier enables smarter and faster decisions on the water during the most crucial times, especially for competitive sailors.
The new ST900 and ST950 are offered in plastic, bronze, and stainless-steel outer housing options, and upgrading to them is quick and hassle-free. The ST900 easily retrofits into the ST800’s existing P120 and B120 housings, while the ST950 retrofits into the ST850’s existing P17 and B17 housings.
Jennifer Matsis, VP Sales and Marketing at Airmar, commented, “Airmar is committed to the evolution of our products. We strive to make our most popular products even better by continuing development and improving performance. The progression of the ST900 and ST950 is a perfect working example of this philosophy.”
