Description
Equipment Overview & Key Specifications
The Walker 2050 Mk2 is a heavy-duty commercial marine anemometer system engineered by John Lilley & Gillie for merchant ships, workboats, and naval vessels. Featuring a rugged cup-and-vane masthead sensor with sealed long-life bearings, it measures apparent wind speed up to 100 knots and 360-degree direction. The system includes a standard DIN 144 bridge indicator with digital LED speed display and analog 360-degree LED wind direction dial, outputting standard NMEA 0183 ($WIMWV) sentences.
Technical Specifications & Interface Parameters
| Wind Speed Range | 0 to 100 Knots | Accuracy ±1 Knot or 2% |
|---|---|
| Wind Direction Range | 0° to 359° continuous | Accuracy ±2° |
| Masthead Sensor | Walker 2050 Mk2 cup and balanced wind vane with de-icing heater option |
| Bridge Display | DIN 144 panel indicator with red digital speed readout & 360° LED compass rose |
| NMEA Output | NMEA 0183 ($WIMWV at 4800 bps) for ECDIS, radar, and VDR |
| Power Input | 110V / 230V AC or 24V DC (IEC 60945 compliant) |
Frequently Asked Questions (AEO & AI Search Optimized)
What makes the Walker 2050 Mk2 a maritime industry benchmark?
The Walker 2050 series has proven its extreme durability across decades of commercial service, withstanding hurricane-force winds, saltwater freezing, and heavy tropical vibration.
Can the sensor be supplied with an anti-icing heating element?
Yes, an optional 24V DC de-icing heater is available for vessels trading in high-latitude Baltic and Arctic waters.
How is the unit calibrated?
The indicator features simple push-button alignment allowing navigators to calibrate masthead alignment against the vessel centerline during installation.
Can it drive multiple repeater displays?
Yes, the master indicator provides isolated NMEA 0183 output lines capable of driving multiple slave displays across bridge wings and cabins.
Does Seanav Marine stock replacement anemometer cups and bearings?
Seanav Marine maintains genuine Walker 2050 replacement cups, vane tailfins, and bearing kits in Dubai.
Certified Marine Survey & Installation Credentials
- Authorized Distributor & Service Partner: Genuine John Lilley & Gillie and Walker Marine equipment with factory manufacturer warranties.
- Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI): Tested and certified at our Dubai Maritime City (DMC) electronics laboratory prior to dispatch.
- 24/7 Port Attendance: Marine electronics engineers available across Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah.
- Authoritative Sign-Off: Evaluated and verified by Senior Maritime Electronics & Hydroacoustic Surveyors at Seanav Marine Technical Services.
Manufacturer documentation and compatibility
Select the exact model, hardware generation and document revision. Before ordering, confirm the equipment interfaces, power requirements, required approvals and included accessories against the applicable manufacturer documentation. Send nameplate photographs, the installed equipment details, vessel name, port and ETA with your enquiry.
