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AquaNav Pro Pc

2034,00 €

“AquaNav Pro is our new marine PC offering an ultra rugged, totally solid state, fan-less marine PC system. It’s the perfect navigation and charting PC with fast graphics, low power consumption, direct DC operation and an NMEA 2000 interface.”

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AquaNav Pro is a new member of the Digital Yacht Aqua PC family offering an ultra rugged, totally solid state, fan-less marine PC system.  Based on an Intel i3 processor and with Windows 10 as an operating system, it’s the perfect navigation and charting marine PC with fast graphics, low power consumption, direct DC operation and an NMEA 2000 interface included for easy connection to modern GPS, AIS and instrument systems.

It utilises a 240GB SSD and has three spare external USB ports and a network port for external wired connectivity.  There’s built in dual band wifi and Bluetooth plus support for two direct HMDI monitor/display connections.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Ultra rugged totally solid state and fan-less design optimised for charting and navigation operation
• 12V DC low power operation – typically 15-25W
• Intel i3 processor, 4GM RAM with 240GB SSD
• Dual HMDI video outputs
• Integrated 2.4 & 5 GHz wifi
• Integrated Bluetooth
• Certified NMEA 2000 interface
• 3 x Spare USB ports and wired LAN port
• Powers up on application of DC power allowing remote or hidden mounting

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Aqua PC range uses a 10-30v DC system only so if you want to run at home you will need a 220v AC to 12v DC adaptor. These should be available at any electrical supplier.

Depending upon the model of Aqua PC you have, you will need a power supply that can provide up to 5 Amps of current at 12v.

They are simply not designed for the hostile marine environment with constant vibrations and momentum from the boat and of course they’re not designed for salty air. Laptops also consume large amounts of power and often you will need an inverter or adaptor to connect to the boat’s DC supply which introduces more losses and electrical noise. It’s a much neater solution to have a dedicated PC and display both in terms of functionality and reliability. With some simple engineering, you can install a monitor to swivel between chart table and saloon so it can become an entertainment as well as a navigation device.

The Aqua range of PCs from Digital Yacht are designed to be permanently installed and can connect direct to the boats DC electrical system. They consume minimal power and are completely solid state with no moving parts. Despite their impressive performance they are as affordable as a good quality laptop and can support multiple monitors.

A normal hard drive on a PC consists of several moving parts.  Not only do these consume more power to run, but they are very sensitive to motion as all the parts must work in exact synchronisation in order for the data to be read, meaning a hard drive is not ideally suited for use on a pitching boat in heavy seas.

A solid-state drive has no moving parts at all – data is stored in Flash memory.  As there are no moving parts, a solid-state drive consumes less power and performs well under all sea conditions.

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At Digital Yacht we define Portable Navigation as being able to use a laptop, tablet, smartphone for navigation and mapping. With the rise of technology, portable navigation is becoming more and more common.

Navigation applications and software are more and more popular and numerous for Android or Apple products and now most of them support NMEA data allowing your tablet, smartphone, laptop to become a complete and trusted navigation system.

By connecting an  NMEA to WiFi adaptor  or an  NMEA to USB adaptor , your navigation software or iOS/Android app will be connected to your navigation system (chart plotter, instruments, autopilot, AIS, etc.). Then, your software or navigation app will display in real time AIS targets, GPS, Wind and all navigation information.

Digital Yacht   has also developed innovative, easy to use and powerful apps and navigation software for smartphones, tablets and PCs. However, our NMEA to WiFi adaptors and NMEA to USB connectors are fully compatible with all the popular navigation software and apps

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There are numerous benefits of using an iPad or tablet for navigation. Obviously, the financial aspect is the most important for portable navigation, where a simple system allows you to get all navigation data on your mobile devices. With most people already owning a tablet or smartphone, the user only needs to purchase the product needed to transmit the data to these devices.

Tablet navigation also gives the user the ability to greatly improve their electronic system and utilise a navigation system with unlimited functions. If a chart plotter is already owned, customers can connect their existing plotter system to a product that will broadcast NMEA data wirelessly. This works with all major brands including Raymarine, Navico, Furuno, Garmin, etc.

This means that if the customer already has a tablet or smartphone they will receive the data and be able to use comprehensive and powerful applications or navigation software. For example, the customer will be able to broadcast AIS data on a tablet that they can use cooperatively with their plotter and therefore he will be able to navigate and track a route on the existing plotter and at the same time look at the surrounding AIS targets on the tablet.

In addition to navigation and cartography, having an iPad, Tablet or Smartphone on board allows you to connect to the internet (if you have access) and therefore check your emails, surf the internet, Youtube, Facebook, etc.

Moreover, the portable navigation is a backup solution in case of problems with your main chart plotter. Also if your chart plotter has a small display, portable navigation can be a perfect solution for you. For a minimal cost, you will get all your data on a much larger screen. Chart plotters are limited to navigation, whilst tablets can also display weather data and receive navigation data from the internet too.

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I have been hesitating about a PC to run MaxSea and email via SSB. I have decided I do NOT want a laptop (including the asus eeee!) and was planning to build a mini-itx. But I just came across this which looks very interesting. It runs on 12V, very low power and small size. http://www.fit-pc.co.uk/index.html I would use win XP and wondered what people thought about the specs. Is it up to running MaxSea ? Thanks Specs: CPU: AMD Geode LX800 500MHz Chipset: AMD CS5536 Display: Integrated Geode LX display controller up to 1920x1440 Memory: NEW! Larger 512MB DDR 333MHz soldered on-board Hard disk: 2.5” IDE 60GB NEW! Built in 802.11b/g WiFi Ports: RJ45 Ethernet ports 100Mbps 3 x USB 2.0 HiSpeed 480Mbps mini RS-232 (cable available) VGA DB15 Stereo line-out audio (headphones) Stereo line-in audio / Mic Dimensions Width: 100mm Length: 110mm Height: 30mm Weight: 380g Software General Software Embedded BIOS Special BIOS features: Etherboot for boot over LAN Etherlink for BIOS update over LAN Linux: Ubuntu 8.04 (preloaded) Gentoo 2008.0 (preloaded as an option) Other Linux distributions are tested to work Windows: Windows XP Home SP3 (preloaded as an option) Mechanical and environmental Splash and dust resistance enclosure Material: Black Anodized Aluminum body with PC/ABS panels Operating temperature: 0 - 45oC Power: 12V single supply Power consumption: 4-6W  

At 500MHz, it will probably work ok, but you might think twice about using the term "run" - maybe "walk" would be more appropriate. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif Actually, the 512MB of RAM might be as big a performance issue - I don't know how much the current version of Maxsea uses memory - I have quite an old version (that I don't really use too much anymore...) Plus, there is still scope for some kind of small incompatibility that stops it all together... For me, a laptop is pretty well optimal. - compact and low power - built-in UPS - can quickly pack it up and tuck it away safely - easily and quickly replaced if (when) it goes wrong I'm not too convinced by the current trend for solid-state/flash drives. In my experience, laptop hard disks are extremely reliable...  

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Processor and memory a bit of a challenge £270 with windows, vat and postage and you still need to buy a screen, keyboard and dvd drive. Laptop is still a better bet I think.  

email over ssb is painfully slow - at 3 kbps is less than half of one percent of my pretty sluggish broadband. with both a lappy and ssb on board I found it better to use internet cafes or mobile phones. downloading my emails on the latter only cost a few pence per day. plus it was reliable which hf/ssb isnt.  

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I have one of these digital yacht PC "]http://www.mesltd.co.uk/digital-yacht-cf50-p-747.html]PC[/url][/url] . Expensive compared to a laptop but the this was an upgrade for an existing PC so screen already built in. Works well. Runs off 12v. Bought a wireless aerial for surfing free wireless when available TudorSailor  

I'd get a laptop, with external keyboard/mouse/monitor - you can put the laptop away with closed lid and continue to work on it whilst onboard, then take it ashore to go the cafe etc etc when possible.  

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AIT5000 – Class B+ AIS Transponder with Wi-Fi, NMEA & VHF Splitter

£ 1,194.00

“The AIT5000 is a Class B+ AIS Transponder with a 5W power output, a Wi-Fi interface, a built-in VHF splitter and utilises SOTDMA format transmissions.”

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Digital Yacht have introduced a new range of Class B+ AIS transponders. 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’s ideal for ocean sailors requiring the best possible performance and future proof satellite tracking applications. As well as fast power boats and smaller non-mandated commercial vessels. It still inter-operates with existing Class B and Class A systems.

The main VHF antenna can be shared with the VHF, AIS and FM radio due to the patented ZeroLoss VHF-AIS antenna splitter incorporated within the AIT5000. furthermore, it also has a wireless interface for connecting to iPads, smartphones and tablets.

The AIT5000 creates a secure, password protected, local Wi-Fi network which allows AIS and GPS data to be sent to popular iOS and Android apps such as Navionics, iSailor, Weather4D, SailGrib, iNavX, TimeZero and more. These apps offer a detailed overlay of local AIS targets all updated in real-time. Depending upon the app, you can click on a target and can see identity as well as collision avoidance data. This includes CPA (closest point of approach) and TCPA (time to closest point of approach).

The tablet’s browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) provides a simple, embedded web interface for one time programming of the boat’s identity and physical dimensions, required of all AIS transponders. Silencing the transmission and setting up wireless parameters such as passwords can also be done via this web interface.

Moreover, if you want the wireless interface to also transmit your NMEA 2000 data, please add our iKonvert which is an NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183 converter. The wireless interface can connect up to 7 devices.

The AIT5000 has t he option of an AIS SART alarm which is great for use with personal AIS MOB devices. Now works with the popular Navionics Boating App for  Apple iOS  and  Android  to display GPS and AIS data on your Navionics charts.

CONFIGURATION

In order to facilitate the use and configuration of our AIS transponders, our AIT5000 now has a built-in web interface. The configuration of the transponder can be done through a computer, a tablet or even a smartphone and most importantly, no software is require

You can configure the AIT5000 through its own simple web interface, just open your web browser, enter the AIT5000’s IP address and you can configure the vessel details (MMSI number, Boat name, etc.), network name, password and even merge the AIS’s WiFi to an existing WiFi network on board.  So no complicated programming software or app required. You can even view the received NMEA data in the web browser, for easy fault finding of issues.

Finally, the AIT5000 supports TCP and UDP network protocols for maximum compatibility with apps. If you want to have full bi-directional control of an autopilot, with guaranteed data integrity or you want to be the only person receiving the data, then select TCP. If however, you want to receive the same data on multiple devices, for instance a PC at the chart table and an iPad on deck, then select the UDP broadcast protocol.

SPECIFICATIONS

• New Class B+ 5W transponder with GPS/GLONASS positioning
• Integrated and patented ZeroLoss VHF-AIS antenna splitter (share the VHF antenna)
• Multiple NMEA 0183 in/out and multiplex capability
• NMEA 2000 connectivity
• USB connectivity for PC/MAC
• Password protected wireless interface for tablets, smartphones and PC
• Web interface for configuration and status monitoring
• UDP and TCP/IP protocols supported for up to 7 connected devices
• Remote TX silence switch option
• Supplied with GPS antenna
• The AIS all-in-one Nucleus solution
• Alarm option too with AISLifeGuard

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An AIS which sends and receives data is known as a transceiver (or often called a transponder). There are also simple devices called AIS receivers which pick up transmissions and decode for displaying on a compatible chart plotter or PC based navigation system – or even an iPad or tablet.

AIS transponders will allow you to receive data from vessels close to you, but will also allow you to continuously transmit your vessel’s identity, position, speed and heading, as well as other relevant information, to all other AIS-equipped vessels within your range.

To transmit its position, an AIS transponder must have its own GPS antenna. All our AIS transponders are supplied with a GPS antenna or have a built-in GPS antenna.

To help you choose the right AIS transponder for you, here are a few keys that may help you out:

• Receive targets on a plotter – if you want to receive only AIS targets on a plotter then you have the choice between the AIT1500, AIT1500N2K, AIT2000 and AIT2500. The AIT1500 or AIT1500N2K have a GPS built into the transponder and is therefore recommended for fibreglass boats up to 30 feet. The AIT1500 only has an NMEA 0183 interface while the AIT1500N2K has a NMEA 2000 interface. The AIT2000 (class B) and AIT2500 (class B+) both have an external GPS antenna and can therefore be installed on any type of boat. They both also have an NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and USB interface.
• Receive AIS targets on software or applications – If you only want to receive AIS targets on navigation software or applications, then we recommend the iAISTX. This is an AIS transponder with an external GPS antenna and a built-in WiFi server.
• Receive AIS targets on a plotter AND software/applications – To receive AIS targets on a plotter and software/applications at the same time, we recommend the AIT5000 (Class B+). The AIT5000 is the most complete AIS transponder with a certified zero loss VHF antenna splitter, NMEA multiplexer, external GPS antenna and WiFi server.
• AIS for rental boats – if you are looking for an AIS receiver or transponder that you can put in your suitcase and want to use when renting a boat then the Nomad is the right AIS transponder for the job. It is the only portable AIS transponder that has a built-in GPS, is USB powered and comes with a portable VHF antenna.

Now that you have an idea of which AIS transponder you need, you will also need to choose between Class B or Class B+ AIS transponder.

This video can also help you decide the right AIS transponder:

There are 3 types of AIS transponders: Class A, Class B and Class B+ :

• Class B AIS Transponder is for recreational craft installation and is a simplified, lower powered 2W transceiver which is normally a black box and uses a connected chart plotter to display local AIS targets. It transmits every 30 seconds regardless of vessel speed and can’t transmit additional data like destination port.
• Class B+ AIS Transponder (also called Class B SOTDMA or Class B 5W ) is a new standard that utilises SOTDMA format transmissions which offer a 5W power output (2.5 x 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’s ideal for ocean sailors requiring the best possible performance and future proof satellite tracking applications, fast power boats and smaller non-mandated commercial vessels.
• Class A AIS Transponder must have a dedicated (and type approved) display to show the location of nearby AIS targets and transmits at 12.5W. Data is sent at up to every 2 seconds depending upon the vessel speed and the display also allows for data to be inputted to the transmission such as vessel destination. A Class A device is normally used on commercial vessels as its Type Approved to IMO specifications.

This is a very valid question. Especially if you have spent a few hours installing the transponder then knowing that it is working OK is very important. Using the proAIS2 configuration software allows you to see if the GPS position is OK. You can monitor the AIS reception of other vessels. As well as ensure that there are no errors or alarms. However, if you are new to AIS, there is always that nagging doubt as to whether other vessels are seeing you.

The best test of a Class B transponder is to ask someone else in your marina, who has AIS, to check that they are receiving you on their system. If your vessel is stationary, then a transponder will only transmit every 3 minutes. This increases to every 30 seconds when your speed over the ground (SOG) is greater than 2 knots. Therefore, do allow some time for them to detect you. Also when they first receive your transmission, the only data they will see is your position, speed, course and MMSI number. It can take up to 6 minutes to receive your “Static Data” (boat name, call sign, vessel type, dimensions, etc.). This is normal and is the way the AIS system regulates the amount of data being transmitted.

The other increasingly common method of testing an AIS transponder is to look on one of the online “live” AIS websites and the most popular of the free services is MarineTraffic.com

However, it is important for you to be aware of the limitations of these online sites. As a result, do not assume that you will always be picked up by them. Each of the different online services are only as good as their network of AIS receiving stations. In many cases enthusiasts/volunteers operate these. In some areas the coverage is great but there are definitely “holes” in coverage.

In order to facilitate the use and configuration of our AIS transponders, our new AIS transponders now have a built-in web interface. This is the case for the iAISTX, iAISTX Plus and AIT5000. These devices create a WiFi network on board and configure themselves by connecting to WiFi. The configuration of the transponder can therefore be done through a computer, a tablet or even a smartphone and most importantly, no software is required.

The following article explains you how to configure the AIS transponder: https://digitalyacht.net/2020/02/28/configure-ais-transponder-web-interface/

Our AIS transponders with a built-in web interface create a password protected WiFi network. With your tablet, PC or smartphone, if you scan for wireless networks, you should see a wireless network called “DY-AIS-xxxx” or “IAISTX-XXXX” where xxxx is a four-digit code unique to your AIS transponder. The name of the WiFi networks might change according to the product version.

Make your device join this network and you will be asked to enter a password which is “PASS-xxxx” where xxxx is the same four-digit code as in your network name. You can change both the network name and password in the AIS transponder unit’s web interface

If you want to stop transmitting your position, you can either fit a physical silent switch on the AIS transponder or you can stop the AIS transmission through the ProAIS2 software.

You can stop the AIS transmission of our iAISTX & AIT5000 with their built-in web interface. Easy to stop the AIS transmission with your smartphone.

No internet connection is required. Many consumers get confused and automatically associate wifi with internet. The product creates a wifi network and the local iPad or tablet users searches for this in the same way they search for a wifi hotspot.

Once connected, NMEA data is sent over the local link created on board the boat.

Up to 7 devices can connect using UDP. TCP/IP is a one to one connection format. PCs, MACs, Android, Linux and iPhone/iPad are all compatible.

We keep up to date reviews on our news blog at www.digitalyacht.net – search for Best Marine Apps for Android or iOS. Popular apps include Navionics, iNavX, TZ iBoat , iAIS, NavLink, iSailor, SeaPilot, Weather 4D, MaxSea TimeZero, SailGrib and literally 100s more.

Our products are also compatible with navigation software on PC/Mac/Linux.

We keep on our blog a list which explains how to configure all the popular navigation apps & software. This list explains how to configure a NMEA connection (UDP/TCP) on the app/software but also how to configure the AIS settings.

To see the list, please click here: https://digitalyacht.net/configure-apps-software/

Yes! You can program this through the web interface so you just have one Wi-Fi network on board with our product linked directly to your other Wi-Fi network as a client.

This works well as well with Furuno WiFi radar installations.

The Wi-Fi will typically footprint a boat up to 25m LOA. Contact us if you need a bigger footprint or have a steel or carbon vessel.

No, the WiFi network only transmits AIS and GPS data. The NMEA 2000 interface is only to output AIS and GPS data to the NMEA 2000 network.

However, the AIT5000 WiFi network also transmits NMEA 0183 data so you can connect your equipment to the NMEA 0183 input and the AIT5000 will also transmit your other equipment data. If your equipment has an NMEA 2000 interface then you should add the iKonvert, NMEA0183/2000 converter, to transmit over WiFi all your NMEA 2000 data.

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TimeZero (formally MaxSea) PC navigation software brings sophisticated navigation to reality with radar and AIS/MARPA integration, multiple chart formats and even cloud based syncing of user data to the TZ iBoat iPad app for the ultimate integrated system. Digital Yacht Aqua PCs , AIS, sensors, NMEA interfaces and wireless gateways are the perfect hardware partner plus we now offer radar integration with the latest Furuno DRS4D NXT digital doppler radars.

Our solutions here integrate NMEA 2000 AIS, GPS and instrument data with TimeZero software creating a 23.5″ multi function system with options for up to 3 displays.  In summary, this really is next generation navigation at a remarkable affordable price!

TIMEZERO Features – Our Premium Software Choice

A Digital Yacht PC based navigation system offers great value and sophistication compared with a traditional multi function plotter. This flexible platform allows for multiple applications to run so you can choose your PC charting software for your own specific needs and have the flexibility of upgrading in the future without having to adopt proprietary ecosystems. Aqua PCs are the ideal marine PC hardware platform – super reliable, DC powered and ultra compact, they utilise the latest Intel processors and have excellent connectivity options through our NMEA 0183/2000 and wireless interfaces. Easy to use Windows 10 is also pre-installed.

TimeZero is a full featured chart navigation application with AIS and radar integration.  We also have our SmarterTrack PC software for basic charting, AIS overlays and Navionics compatability but TimeZero is our choice of “Premium” application for our PC products.  TZ Navigator will suit most recreational users with an option to add a radar licence if required. TZ professional includes this functionality and more including sonar and bathymetry options.

TZ Navigator Version

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 (UK & EU) includes 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. We have different packages for our US Customers through our US office.

It’s fully compatible with Windows 10 and also with our iKonvert USB-NMEA 2000 gateway, USB-NMEA 0183 adaptor and NavLink wireless gateways. It also supports an autopilot output via our USB-NMEA 0183 adaptor. Create marks, waypoints, routes, boundaries, lines, annotations & even add a photo as user objects. Waypoints and routes can also be sync’d across the cloud and used in the TZ iBoat iOS app for an integrated tablet and PC solution. Full AIS display capability with CPA/TCPA alarms and target list and integration with internet AIS like Marine Traffic if an internet connection is available. Download weather for an animated display layered onto chart with wind, temp, pressure and wave information.

Options include Radar Module (compatible with new Furuno DRS4DNXT radars), Sounder Module and Weather Routing Module. The Weather Routing Module is ideal for long distance sailors and provides routing according to wind, waves and currents with isochrones overlay. Routing calculation automatically avoiding the coastline and shallow water (with possibility to set the depth limit), dual route calculation sail/motor (depending on the wind and theorical speed limit) and expected wind conditions displayed along the track.

Delivered as a digital download or pre-installed as an option on our Aqua PCs, it comes with a licence for up to 2 PCs.

TZ Professional Version

TZ Professional is delivered as a single user licence (for 1 PC) and has the radar unlock included. TZ Professional has additional features to suit workboat, fishing and commercial users such as extended alarms and guard zones, S57 ENC charting options, IP and Flir camera support, SAR routing patterns, multiple data layers and sophisticated bathymetry capability with PBG and 3D Sonar modules and external equipment.

System Ideas

We’ve produced a shortform 4 page catalogue and priceguide (GBP) detailing suggested systems.  You can download from HERE or click on the image below.  For a custom quotation or US, EU and ROW options please contact us by email or you can directly find out more about our solutions on our website.

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