Argonav River Radar RADARpilot720°

Details

Widely used

The RADARpilot 720 combines quality Software with high level Hardware and modern sensor interpretation. This system is installed on more than 1300 vessels,trainingcenters and vessel simulation stations.

Functionality

RADARpilot720° displays banks, fairways, radar buoys, bridges, high-voltage power lines and navigation markson an electronic chart.Leading edge navigation technology assures that radar image and chart are always perfectly aligned and cover the same range. Therefore, the interpretation of the radar image is facilitated considerably. AIS information is also processed and displayed in the RADARpilot720°. The position of an AIS target is automatically predicted and always perfectly matches the position of the radar echo. Via internet, the current water gauge can be downloaded, and the navigable water is indicated with respect to the individual draught. RADARpilot720° automatically detects other vessels based on radar images only and indicates them with arrows. Direction and length of an arrow correspond to course and speed over ground of the vessel. One look is enough to distinguish between upstream and downstream traffic even under foggy conditions. Stationary objects like buoys also are tagged. Continuously recording radar image and all sensory input data is possible (BlackBox). Recordings

Perfect navigation

The indication of the longitudinal as well as the lateral speed at the bow and stern facilitates manoeuvres considerably, particularly while mooring at the quay.

Guiding lines

The system includes a library of guiding lines representing suited routes on the river. These lines are bent curves guaranteeing optimal adaptation to the waterways. The skipper can record his own guidelines or adapt existing ones as required. To navigate manually the vessel along a guiding line, the system indicates the necessary rate of turn. However, an interface to the argo- Trackpilot the guidelines can also be used for automatically guidance of the ship.

Trip computer

A trip computer is integrated in the system, providing journey related data such as position, heading, velocity as well as journey and lay time. The computer automatically calculates the average velocity of the last hour as well as of the journey as a whole. Furthermore, the relevant VHF channel for the displayed river reach is indicated.

Current water level

The electronic chart makes use of the official water depth information so that the waterway can be calculated with respect to the individual draught. Moreover, the user can download the current water levels to adapt the freight to the actual conditions.

AIS communication

Each vessel equipped with an AIS transponder is able to send information concerning that vessel. All AIS transponders in reach receive that information. Data for transmission can be, static data such as call sign, name, MMSI, IMO, number and size/type of the vessel, dynamic vessel data such as position, heading and velocity over ground, voyage related data such as dangerous load, draught, ETA/RTA, destination, and arrival time. RADARpilot720° displays the received data from other vessels, and the helmsman can enter data to be broadcast directly into the system. Furthermore, safety related messages can be sent and received. Vessels beyond the reach of the radar, but sending AIS signals, are visible on the navigation display, because hills and trees along the river do not interfere with AIS communication. RADARpilot720° processes the information according to the Inland AIS Standard. Therefore, it is trend setting for use of up-to-date inland navigation tools.

ECDIS charts

For almost all waterways in Central Europe, electronic charts of the Inland ECDIS standard are offered, which can be used with RADARpilot720°. In Germany, official charts are commercially available covering all major waterways. Together with official charts of the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and the other Danube bordering countries up to the Black Sea, and covering parts of France, they are part of delivery of RADARpilot720°. In addition, charts provided by PERISKAL and TRESCO ENGINEERING can be used in the RADARpilot720°. Nautical charts can be used for coastal waters in the North and Baltic Seas. Additional current depth information is available via the CoVadem maps. In the United States, the US Army corps of Engineers offers maps designed for electronic chart display and information systems. Please, contact your equipment supplier for detailed information Charts can be updated via an on-board internet connection.

Technical informations

Power Supply: 24VDC, 2A | 100-240VAC, 60/ 50 Hz, 2A/ 1A
Size: 261 x 227 x 113 [mm]
Resolution: 1280 x 1024 | 1680 x 1050 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200
Video outputs: DVI, 2x Display Port, VGA with Adapter