NaviGator represents the next generation of powerful PC-based navigation systems. Specifically designed for the leisure sailor or power boater, this system is both comprehensive and easy to use. NaviGator is available in two versions, Standard and PRO, both using the highly regarded Transas vector charts offering true worldwide coverage.
Split Screen option
The Split Screen option allows two charts to be displayed side by side enabling the user to view their overall route whilst monitoring their current position in detail. In addition the screen image may be adjusted for day, dusk and night to optimise the viewed image for different lighting conditions.
Vector chart presentation
Transas vector charts are a layered digital image of the original paper chart. They offer the same information as their paper counterpart but have a number of vital benefits. When zooming into to a Transas vector chart the only thing that is enlarged is the “geographical mass”, all the xt, buoying and navigational symbols remain the same size. This ensures that there is no distortion and offers incredible clarity making chart viewing easier.
Chart Overlays
Symbols, lines, text and shaded areas may be added to the charts. This allows the user to customise charts to indicate favourite anchorages, fishing spots or dive sites. This function also allows image or text files to be attached. These could include pilotage photos or notes about a marina or favourite restaurant.
3D chart imaging
This function will generate a 3-dimensional image of the active chart area including your vessels position. This image may be rotated on both horizontal and vertical axis.
Instrument Logging
Navigator PRO will log information from all instruments that are connected to the system. This data can be viewed, printed and your passage replayed using the Playback function.
AIS Interface
- Visualization of targets and target movement parameters
- Target identification by MMSI number, Call Sign, Name, IMO number
- Reception of Safety Related Messages (Broadcast) and Sender visualization
- Target data visualization – Base Station, Class A, Class B, AirCraft
- Safety parameters set-up while target tracking (CPA, TCPA)
- Reception and display of on-chart targets, equipped with AIS transponders, plus the following additional data if transmitted: MMSI number, Name, call sign and IMO number, Course, speed and position, Rate of turn
Tide and currents
The new Tide & Currents database comprises about 5000 reference points, being based on Admiralty T&C as the key and most up to date resource. Tides & Currents is an option for viewing and analyzing dynamic changes in sailing conditions, depending on tidal heights and surface currents direction. The option enables viewing changing dynamics of tide and current factors and affecting sailing conditions with varying discretion by means of Environment Data Display.
Specification:
NaviGator Standard vs. NaviGator Pro
Features | Standard | Pro |
Colour vector chart presentation | Yes | Yes |
Dual chart panels | Yes | Yes |
Absolute and relative motion | Yes | Yes |
Bearing: «Nord», «Course», «Route» | Yes | Yes |
All spot depths full sea bed information | Yes | Yes |
Day/dusk/night display | Yes | Yes |
Zoom (in/out) | Yes | Yes |
Chart autoload | Yes | Yes |
Instant range and bearing calculation | Yes | Yes |
Chart scrolling | Yes | Yes |
Layers switching | Yes | Yes |
Info function | Yes | Yes |
Route planning function | Yes | Yes |
Search and rescue function | No | Yes |
Route checking function | No | Yes |
Port information | No | Yes |
«Man over board» | Yes | Yes |
3D picture | No | Yes |
User definable layers | Yes | Yes |
Alarms: «off-course», «off-route», «off-chart» | Yes | Yes |
Alarm «route point» | Yes | Yes |
Alarms «danger depth», «guard zone», «danger approach» | Yes | Yes |
1st position sensor (GPS) | Yes | Yes |
Echo sounder interface | Yes | Yes |
Gyro compass interface | No | Yes |
Magnetic compass interface | No | Yes |
Speed log interface | No | Yes |
Wind sensor interface | Yes | Yes |
Drift, temperature sensors | No | Yes |
Autopilot | No | Yes |
Navtex interface (suitable Navtex required with RS232 printer output) | No | Yes |
WP in/out capability | No | Yes |
Playback feature | No | Yes |
Navigational automatic entry | No | Yes |
Printout facility | No | Yes |
Screen printout | Yes | Yes |
Weather Wizard module | option | Yes |
Tides and currents module | option | option |
Minimum software requirements:
- Windows 2000 Service Pack 2
- Windows NT v4.0 Serviсe Pack 5
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Microsoft Internet Explorer v.5.5 or higher
Component | Minimum requirements |
CPU | P-III-450 or higher |
RAM | 128 Mb or higher |
HDD | 1 Gb free disk space |
Display | 1024×768 or higher, High color (16 bit), 4 Mb VRAM |
Perifery | CD-ROM, mouse or track-ball |
LPT or USB port | 1 |
COM port | 1 |
Standard set included includes 1 CD with Tsunamis NaviGator, options and charts, registration card, registration key and operator’s manual.