Sitex Explorer Plus Without GPS Antenna

Sitex Explorer Plus Without GPS Antenna. Electronic Charting System Control Unit.

 

EXPLORER PLUS Electronic Charting System Control Unit

without GPS antenna

The EXPLORER PLUS turns almost any "off the shelf" PC monitor into a full-featured C-MAP electronic charting system. Couple this unique product to an existing onboard monitor or add just about any size CRT or flat panel display for a very convenient two piece charting system with unlimited mounting possibilities.

Compact controller unit connects to most standard monitor with VGA input.
Straightforward logic and soft key operating system offers uncanny ease of operation.
Waterproof trackpad provides smooth cursor transitions to plot, scroll, pan and make menu selections.
Compatible with the new C-MAP MAX charts, technically the most innovative C-MAP charts ever designed.
Dual slot C-MAP MAX/NT+ cartridge doubles the charting capability.
A unique programmable anti-grounding feature using—Guardian™ Grounding Alarm* —provides alarms if your current course takes you within danger of shoals, obstacles or other areas where the water is too shallow for your vessel's draft. This feature helps provide an added level of security for all boaters.
Expands to an all-in-one GPS Charting System/Fishfinder/Radar with optional ES502 Fishfinder Module and optional 2kW to 4kW MDS Radar Sensors.
Displays tidal data and port service information for selective areas worldwide from local C-Card.
Up to 1000 Waypoints, Mark or Events and 5000 points per track.
Control unit can be mounted up to 6 feet away from display unit, multiplying the mounting options on any vessel.
Position displayed when connected to GPS. Perfect for use with the optional SI-TEX GPK-10 model sensor.
In addition to charting information, EXPLORER PLUS numerically indicates speed, course, distance, arrival time, STG, temp and depth when interfaced with proper sensors.
Charting is displayed in North-up or Course-up modes with GPS input.
Controller unit is designed to be either tabletop, bulkhead or flush mounted.
Special trunion bracket and mounting knobs are provided for easy installation and removal.
NMEA-0183 data port for interfacing with other onboard electronics.
Optional memory cards provide unlimited track and waypoint storage capability.

Guardian™ Grounding Alarm* feature continuously scans the electronic chart data in front of the boat to detect charted rocks, shoals, obstructions and areas that could pose a threat if the vessel were to continue along its current course. The area searched is user-definable and is identified by a triangle on the screen. Triggering timely and clear alarms.

OPTIONS

Add full-features color fishfinder capabilites!
Optional ES502 Dual Frequency 50/200 kHz Fishfinder Module connects to your SI-TEX Explorer Plus Charting System to add full-featured color fishfinder capabilities. Features 500/1000 watts of power; real-time, multicolor A-Scope; 2x, 4x Zoom; full-screen or split-screen presentations; trip log; speed sensor; shallow, deep, fish and temperature alarms; interference rejection and more.

Split-screen chart and fishfinder display.

Add Radar capabilites to SI-TEX Charting Systems with the New MDS Radar Sensor Series!
Optional SI-TEX MDS Radar Sensor Series connect to your SI-TEX Explorer Plus Charting System to add affordable full-feature radar capabilities.

Optional Active Transducers add Depth Graph feature which allows you to display graphic presentation of vessel's current depth and recent depth history. Multiple housing mounting options available.

Full chart plus graphic depth display.

SI-TEX EXPLORER II ELECTRONIC CHARTING SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT- Specifications

Power Consumption
3.5W

Input Voltage
10~35V DC

Memory
Non volatile with battery back-up

Cartography
Dual slots for high definition C-MAP MAX/NT+ cartridges

Trackpad
High precision

Keypad
Sealed waterproof silicon rubber, backlighted

Operating Temperature
-10°C to +50°C

Report and Special Functions
GPS Status Pages fuel consumption, and estimated time of arrival. Navigation Data display, (LAT/LON, COG, SOG, BRG, XTE, TTG), Highway Display, Wind Functions, Depth Graph Display, Guard Zone Alarm, Automatic Info on Nav Aids

Functions
Worldwide Chart Coverage, Depth, Distance, Speed unit selection, Bathymetrics & Soundings Range Selection, Rivers, Lakes, Cultural Features, Landmarks, Water Turbulence, Bathymetric Lines, Depth Areas Limit, Spot Soundings, Bottom Type Ports and Services, Attention Areas, Tracks, Routes, Lights, Buoys, Beacons, Signals, Cartographic Objects, Compass, Chart Generation, New Objects, Complex Object Icon, Info Level, Chart Boundaries, Smooth Scroll, Plotte Mode, Map Orientation, Course Line, Find Port by Name, Port and Tide, WGS84 Coordinates System, Full-screen Cartography. Thousands Handling

USER POINTS
Pages of Memory:

1

WPTs/Event/Marks:
1000

Routes/Page:
1000

Waypoints per Route:
1000

Target:
1

Track/Page:
5

Points per Track:
5000

Steps by Distance:
0.01; 0.05; 0.1; 0.5; 1.0; 2.0; 5.0; 10.0

Steps by Time:
1, 5, 10, 30 sec.; 1 min.

Mark/Event:
User points numeric identifier

Symbols of Mark:
16

Symbols of Event:
16

Interface
I/O Suppport: Two selectable serial ports, Autopilot output
Input Formats: NMEA-0183, BWC, GGA, GGL, GSA, GSV, HDG, HDM, HDT, PCMPIA, RMC, VHW, VTG, DPT, DBD
NMEA-0183 Input Parameters: 1200-N81-N & I; 4800-N81-N & I; 9600-N81-N & I; 4800-N82-N & I; 9600-N82-N & I
Output Formats: NMEA-0180, NMEA-0180/CDX, NMEA-0183, APA, APB, BWC, GGA, GGL, RMA, RMB, RMC, VTG, BOD, WCV, XTE, HDG, HSC

Weight
2.2 lbs. approx.

Case Dimensions
3.7"H x 5.5"W x 3.2"D

IMPORTANT NOTICE: SI-TEX Electronics Charting Systems and C-MAP MAX/NT Navigation Charts are not designed to replace
standard government charts. Any electronic navigation device should be operated along with the prudent use of reliable manual backup material.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

*Guardian™ feature should be used as a tool in conjunction with other navigation such as Depth
Sounders, Charts and Visual Sighting, and should not be relied upon as the sole means of navigation.