Simrad CS68 ECDIS
The enhanced Simrad CS68 ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) features robust, reliable, proven technology used by professionals. The Simrad CS68 is easy to install, operate and maintain and has a sleek, modern design.
- EMC/ S57, S63 and C-Map SENC CM93/3 support
- Chart update online or via CD, DVD, USB flash drive
- Dual monitor output
- Simrad Backup Manager
- Logbook with voyage playback
- Dual monitor output
One of the most reliable ECDIS in the world. We are one of the few ECDIS suppliers that offers an approved system that runs on 24VDC. This makes CS68 ideally suited for smaller vessels under 10,000 tons, with quick access to the most important functions. We have developed a unique voice alarm system which makes it possible to separate ECDIS alarms from other bridge alarms.
The Simrad CS68 ECDIS is approved by DNV for use on all SOLAS ships and other vessels that must carry an ECDIS system.
Operational modes
The Simrad CS60 series ECDIS systems have the unique capability of combining both a monitoring and a planning mode. All safety functions are continuously monitored even when route planning.
Monitor mode
In monitoring mode, the position of the vessel is displayed in real time on the chart. The ship’s outline and size is displayed with actual vessel heading, a COG and SOG vector and actual track. The vessel can be displayed in relative or true motion.
High performance marine computers
All Simrad Marine Computers are made to serve the demands of the professional marine industry and are not off the shelf industry PCs which are used by most other manufacturers. Simrad believes that a vessel’s primary navigation system deserves better. The computers are type approved according to IEC 60945 and the chart systems carry a 2 year warranty to back it up. All systems come standard with a total system recovery feature, so in a case of breakdown the system can be restored to its previous state after repairs have been performed.
ARPA radar interface
By activating the interface to an ARPA radar, moving targets and operator selected “fixed points“ can be displayed. Other vessels are then shown in real time on the chart, color coded depending on possibility for collision.
Planning mode
Planning of a route and the definition of waypoints is very simple using either a trackball or numeric keyboard. A pan function enables the operator to move around in the chart. To view any position in the world, the “Pan To” function can be used for viewing the chart in a specific position in Latitude, Longitude or around the vessel’s own position or a waypoint. Planned routes can be stored and recalled whenever necessary.