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EXPLORER PLUS
Electronic Charting System Control Unit

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.
• Available with or without GPS/WAAS sensor and with external GPS/Loran receiver for True Loran Positioning as model Explorer PlusL.
• Perfect for use with the optional SI-TEX GPS-20 model sensor. Position displayed when connected to GPS.
• 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.
• 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.

Optional ES502 Dual Frequency 50/200 kHz Fishfinder Module connects to your 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/ fishfinder.

Explorer PlusL is provided with SI-TEX e-LORAN Integrated GPS WAAS/Loran Receiver to give you the best of both worlds...
GPS WAAS accuracy and True Loran poisitioning, no conversions. 
Perfect for finding that old Loran-C Fishing Hot Spot.  Provides Heading Better Than 1º Accuracy!

SI-TEX AIS Black Box receives VHF transmissions from vessel carrying automati identifcation system transponders. It connects to the ColorMax Sea Link Charting System to display target data from an unlimited number of vessels and overlay AIS target data on marine charts.
Easy to install and requires optional standard marine VHF antenna.

SI-TEX MDS Radar Sensor Series connect to your SI-TEX ColorMax Sea Link Charting System to add affordable full-feature radar capabilities and are available in 2kW to 4kW Radome's or 4kW Open Arrays.

Bronze Thru-Hull Transducer (shown).

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.

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