Features
· With the 961's big, full-color display (10.4-inch
diagonal), you can easily read all your chart screens in any
conditions from direct sun-light to total darkness.
· Highly detailed NOAA/BSB raster
charts on CD-ROM provide true-chart representation.
· While underway, Northstar's exclusive
operating software makes the 961 intuitive for you to use¾even
during the worst of weather conditions. Your comprehensive navigation
requirements are met with unparalleled ease-of-use.
· With two fully functional control
heads (second head optional), you'll get dual-station capability.
Standard coaxial cable (up to 50 feet) is used to connect the
processor and control heads. And additional outputs can feed
VGA and NTSC monitors.
· Northstar's hardware is rugged.
And waterproof. And designed for the sea.
· Store up to 2,000 waypoints,
1,000 routes, and multiple tracks; then display, sort, or search
for them on an easy-to-manage list screen.
· The system's hard drive stores
all user data¾including numerous chart CDs for different regions,
as well as multiple tracks¾improving overall speed and performance.
· To display 24-hour tides and
currents for the entire U.S., simply point to one of over 3,000
NOAA tide stations graphically overlaid on the chart screen.
·
Lat/lon or Loran TDs-the 961 easily handles waypoint, cursor,
and vessel position any way you like.
· Chart views A and B let you switch
between two views of the same chart or two different charts-with
a single keypress.
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The 961 is also available as a differential-ready GPS (the 961X),
which can be upgraded to the 961XD at any time.
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Features
· 1-2-3 installation process lets you yoke-or flush-mount
the control head anywhere (it's completely waterproof), and
mount the processor either horizontally or vertically.
· 12-parallel-channel, all-in-view
GPS receiver continuously uses all available satellites for
the utmost in accuracy and reliability.
· Northstar's internal dual-channel
differential receiver (961XD* only) offers the best continuous
DGPS accuracy you can get¾to within three meters¾right from
the start.
· 10-36 volt DC power supply runs
directly off ship's power¾no inverter necessary.
· Optional combination GPS/DGPS
antenna housed in one compact enclosure further simplifies the
installation process.
· The 961's standard CD-ROM drive
lets you quickly install all the NOAA/BSB charts you'll ever
need.
· Software upgrades provided on
CD-ROM ensure future expandability, keeping your 961 system
on the cutting edge with the very latest in navigation technology.
· Standard 1.44 MB floppy drive¾upgradable
to an optional 100 MB Zip™ drive¾provides an easy process for
the safe backup of all user-defined waypoints, tracks, and routes.
· Multiple interface ports allow
easy connection to other marine equipment, including autopilots,
radar, fish finders, instrument displays, and personal computers.
· Two audio alarms (front and rear)
sound all alerts, and effectively confirm all keypress commands.
External alarms can also be connected.
· Northstar-engineered hardware
provides a highly workable operator interface; well-placed,
touchable controls effortlessly execute all your commands. |
