{"product_id":"qbp644180","title":"Garmin gWind Wireless NiMH Battery, For gWind Wireless 2","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Garmin 010-12117-10 is a replacement rechargeable NiMH battery pack for the gWind Wireless masthead wind transducer. It sits inside the sensor and is kept topped up by the small solar panel on the transducer arm, with typical service life around 3 to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your wind sensor starts reporting low battery, drops out intermittently, or no longer holds charge after seasons of sun and salt, replacing the internal battery restores normal operation without changing anything in your instrument network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis battery is used by both the original gWind Wireless and the gWind Wireless 2, so it also supports many Garmin wireless wind bundles that use the same masthead unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eKey features\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement NiMH battery pack for Garmin gWind Wireless and gWind Wireless 2 masthead wind transducers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinual trickle charging from the transducer arm solar panel, so there is no separate charger to wire in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical in-service life around 3 to 4 years before replacement is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent of the boat’s 12 V or 24 V system since the battery lives inside the masthead sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful when servicing GNX wireless wind and sail packs that include a gWind Wireless or gWind Wireless 2 transducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch6\u003eCompatibility and fit\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis battery is intended only for the gWind Wireless family masthead transducer. It is not a substitute for wired wind sensors, instruments that take AA cells, or any device that runs from a 12 V supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your masthead wind sensor is the wireless gWind unit with a solar panel on the transducer arm, this is the correct replacement battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eInstallation and setup\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattery replacement is performed at the masthead transducer. Plan to safely access the sensor, open the battery compartment, and close it back up carefully so the unit stays watertight in heavy weather and washdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter installation, give the transducer time in daylight to recharge and confirm wind data updates normally at the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match for sailors running a Garmin wireless wind system who want to keep an existing gWind Wireless or gWind Wireless 2 transducer in service instead of replacing the full masthead sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garmin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52269346291893,"sku":"QBP644180","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/8171\/1029\/files\/1299105_qbp644180.jpg?v=1771543501","url":"https:\/\/www.qualityboatparts.com\/products\/qbp644180","provider":"Quality Boat Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}