For Immediate Release
New
marine color touch screens for viewing vessel data includes a 12” diagonal
SVGA High Brightness option
Chetco Digital Instruments, Inc is expanding its line of SeaGauge™ color displays
with weather-resist touch screen options. By utilizing a propriety protective
lens on top of traditional resistive (pressure) touch surfaces, marine rated
performance can be achieved while maintaining the features of pressure
sensitive touch screens. The new touch surface options will be available on all
SeaGauge™ displays
including the newest G32N which features a 12.1” diagonal SVGA color LCD panel
with 1100 nit brightness making it suitable for outdoor use.
SeaGauge G32N™ is an 12.1” sunlight
viewable color touch screen display that offers a wide selection of user
configurable gauges and switches. Incorporating vivid color graphics, the SeaGauge G32N allows users to create 16 critical engine and vessel instrumentation functions including
fluid levels, EGT, Boost pressures, oil temperature
and pressures, voltages, current, tachometers, and more - warning of
harmful operating conditions before engine damage occurs. When combined with the
optional NMEA 2000 interface module, all vessel gauges and switches can be
viewed and operated by a single display panel using touch commands. SeaGauge
G32N multiple data ports switch between dual SeaGauge™
Remote sensor units to further increase instrumentation to over 32 functions on
a single display.
The large 12.1” color SVGA touch panel has room to show all
instrumentation required for dual engines on one screen. Up to 16 user defined gauge arrangements and 12 on-off electric switches
can be accessed using touch sensitive commands. Additional gauges and switches
can be added through digital expansion ports. All sensor inputs have Hi-Low
alarm settings with manual override feature.
Marine environments are notoriously harsh on electronics and
displays. Salt spray and sunlight require high bright screens that can withstand
wash downs and rough use. “We developed a durable lens that withstands the
elements yet allows the operator to touch-through to the display surface
behind” comments Joe Burke, CTO for the company. “The material provides the
advantage of pressure sensitive touch surfaces while being completely sealed
from the environment” he added. Other weather-resist technologies such as
capacitive sense will not work in wet environments or gloved hand. Traditional
resistive touch screen surfaces must be vented and thus will quickly fail when
exposed to salt water or humidity. By sealing the touch surface behind a
flexible lens, durable operation can be achieved.
According to Steve James President for the company, “We
have field tested our new screens in some very harsh environments including
dive boats and open cockpits with flawless performance ”.
The color touch screens remain easy to view and operate with the protective
lens. “A major advantage is having completely sealed switches at your fingertips”
he added when speaking of the optional SeaSwitch™
module.
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SeaGauge G32N™ includes a SD Flash memory card slot to allow for
field upgrade of unit graphics and firmware. A limitless number of display
themes and gauge graphic styles can be downloaded from the internet and copying
to the SD memory card.
SeaGauge G32N™ is available in a rugged weather-resist aluminum
case that can be flush mounted for use in marine environments. For
automotive/RV users, the 12’1” color display can be used to replace an entire
dashboard while still providing all stock instrumentation and switching
functions.
The SeaGauge G32N is bundled with
the company’s vDash software program which allows
users to customize the unit by picking from a selection of graphic display
options and arranging one of several pages quickly accessed via the touch panel
interface. Using the software tool on a Windows XP or
Pricing starts at $2495 for the SeaGauge
G32N™ and aluminum enclosure. A NMEA 2000 option is available for direct
interface to vessel equipment, Other configurations
and network options are also available.
For more information on SeaGauge G32N™
and other Chetco Digital Instruments products, and where to buy, see our web
site at www.chetcodigital.com or email
Contact
Joe Burke
Phone: 541/469-4783
E-Mail: joe@chetcodigital.com
Web:
http://www.chetcodigital.com/press
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Large color digital instrument panel
allows customized gauges for multiple engines in one location. Weather-resist Sunlight
readable touch operated LCD unit provides Graphic display of instrumentation
for diesel and gasoline engines along with remote controlled switching up to 15
amps. Networking options include NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 for display of other
vessel data including wind speed, wind direction, heading, vessel speed,
attitude, GPS information, and more.