PC Nav System with Radar, NMEA 2000 Integration & Timezero Software

Radar module with Timezero Navigator

This system integrates a Furuno DRS4D NXT radar into the system. It connects via a high speed network interface on the Aqua Compact Pro Plus PC. This is a radome antenna but open array options are also available. Features like radar overlay, dual range radar, doppler colour coded target tracking and AIS overlays are all available in the Timezero software. NMEA 2000 instrument, AIS and GPS data is connected via the iKonvert USB gateway and our HSC100 high speed compass is connected onto the network to optimise radar performance in tracking and course up modes. This system also integrates the TZ Navigator software with the radar option.

The latest Aqua Compact Pro Plus PC brings affordable and reliable PC based navigation to boats. With low power, DC operation, it boasts the latest Intel 10th generation technology; built in WiFi, bluetooth and also a solid state hard drive with 8GB RAM. Despite its slim line 11.5 x 11 x 5 cm dimensions, the Aqua PC packs a powerful 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor. As well as exceptional graphics performance for the latest 3D charting and HD navigation programs. It’s the perfect partner for applications, for instance Maxsea TimeZero – even with radar and 3D overlays. The PC comes with the S124 which is a 23.5” HD LCD marine monitor designed for below deck or internal dash mounting.  It features a 1920 x 1080 pixel display with 2M:1 contrast ratio for bright colour and vibrant displays.

The Furuno DRS4D NXT radar is a Solid-State Radar utilizing Doppler technology to ensure the safest navigation. The NXT series features Target Analyzer™, Fast Target Tracking™ and Auto Target Acquire function to offer optimal detection and sensitivity of hazardous objects.

Timezero Navigator is a sophisticated navigation software with advanced navigation and AIS capabilities and wide choice of charting formats.  Choose from MapMedia for predominately raster based charting from official ENCs, C-Map or Navionics charts.  This bundle include 1 Wide chart region of your choice.  When you place your order, we will contact you to confirm region and type.  Charts can be viewed at www.maxsea.com.

With the radar module, Timezero software offers exclusive, native compatibility (simple Ethernet connection) with the Furuno DRS4D radar allowing full control of the radar. This means that you can display the radar image directly in Timezero Navigator software, enjoy full control of the Radar from your software, and overlay the radar image on your charts. Radar overlay is an effective safety tool that allows you to understand your surroundings in relation to your current position.

The AIT2500 is a full function Class B+ SOTDMA AIS transponder with NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and USB data outputs. Class B+, a new standard, utilises SOTDMA format transmissions which offer a 5W power output (2.5x more powerful than a regular Class B), a guaranteed time slot for transmission in busy traffic areas and faster update rates depending upon the speed of the vessel. It still inter-operates with existing Class B and Class A systems. GPS and AIS data from the AIT2500 is transmitted over the NMEA 2000 network.

The iKonvert NMEA 2000 to USB converter is a smart and flexible gateway. iKonvert provides a simple, reliable and cost effective way for the Timezero Navigator software to access all the navigation data on an NMEA2000 network.

The NavLink2 is an easy to fit NMEA 2000 to WiFi server. The design of the NavLink2 allows NMEA 2000 navigation data available for popular apps on smartphones, tablets, iPads and PCs. Once installed, it creates a local WiFi network for devices to connect. All the navigation data on the NMEA 2000 network will therefore be displayed on the TZ iBoat (iOS Timezero app). Waypoints and routes can therefore be synchronized between the TZ iBoat app and Timezero software for an integrated tablet and PC solution.

Finally, this pack includes the HSC100. These Compass uses fluxgate technology to deliver heading data for on board systems. Typical applications include enabling course up and true motion type displays on chart plotters, radar overlay onto electronic charts and stabilisation of radars when used for MARPA/ARPA target tracking.