NavNet vx2

Since its release back in 2001, FURUNO’s NavNet series has been enjoying unrivalled popularity worldwide for its high reliability, performance and expandability. It has even been voted Best Integrated Navigation System by the National Marine Electronics Association for three consecutive years. Now, NavNet vx2 is ready to carry on the tradition. NavNet vx2 combines radar, GPS/WAAS chart plotter, fish finder, and network weather facsimile into completely integrated navigation network. Its wide range of options fulfils virtually every desire you may have for your navigation system.

• All display units are capable of controlling any component connected to the NavNet network
• Perfect for single or multi display installations
• Fully supports C-Map NT MAX and Navionics® GOLD chart.
• Utilizes SD cards for chart and memory.
• Fast chart drawing speed.
• Straightforward "Plug 'n Play" installation with wizard style set-up.
• AR-coated, high-brightness display unit for improved sunlight viewability.
   

NavNet vx2 network capability

From a stand-alone, single station navigation system to a multistation integrated navigation network, NavNet vx2 lets you build your navigation system according to your needs. Utilizing state-of-the-art network technology, NavNet vx2 provides you with seamless data sharing and vast future expandability.

The heart of NavNet vx2 is its Ethernet-based network that allows multiple displays to be connected. Choose from the 7", 10.4" and the flexible BlackBox, that allows you to match it with virtually any display including our ultra bright 12" and 15" monitors. Interconnect the displays with various navigational sensors and our new MaxSea-NavNet navigational software for a feature rich network that is unparalleled. Stress-free navigation and operation of any component can be performed from any display unit connected to the onboard network.

Building a NavNet vx2 system
 
 

Select your display units You can select your display units for NavNet vx2 from the following: 7", 10.4", 12" and 15" high-brightness LCDs. You can choose either a single- or a multi-station system of up to four displays.		Select additional components Once you have selected the display units for your system, you can now choose the basic operating equipment of the NavNet vx2 system. NavNet vx2 has four main components including radar, GPS/WAAS chart plotter, fish finder and weather facsimile to create your navigation network. You can create your own network by selecting components according to your needs.		Compliment your system with additional FURUNO equipment With a variety of optional add-ons, NavNet vx2 can offer you additional useful functions, such as: radar overlay, AIS display, NAVpilot autopilot data and ARPA target tracking. You can even interface it with your PC and MaxSea-NavNet PC software to make it the most versatile navigation network on the market.
7"		Radar antenna		PC software MaxSea-NavNet
10.4"		GPS/WAAS antenna		Autopilot NAVpilot series
12" with BB unit		Network fish finder		Heading sensor SC-50/110, PG-500
15" with BB unit		Network weather facsimile		Nav data organizer/Remote display RD-30
				AIS FA-100

NavNet vx2 - Radar

High-performance radar is one of the main components of NavNet vx2. Known for our award winning and reliable radars, the NavNet vx2 radar includes the following features:

• Presentation modes selectable from: North-up, Head-up, Course-up and True Motion
• Overlay radar targets on chart (appropriate heading sensors required, i.e. PG-500, C-500, SC50/110, etc.)
• Auto gain control sEcho trail shows an afterglow of moving radar targets
• Automatic radar plotting to track up to ten targets (Not available on stand-alone 7" models, unless part of a network incorporating 10.4" or BlackBox models with ARP-11 installed.)
• Radar Guard Zone alerts you to potential danger
• Energy saving Watchman feature
• Dual EBL (Electronic Bearing Lines) and dual VRM (Variable Range Markers) give distance and bearing to targets
• Off-center display allows you to focus on a specific area
• Customizable color presentation for night-time operation

Echo trails This feature displays afterglow of all the targets to show their tracks. It helps you foresee their heading directions at a glance. Its trail duration is adjustable among 15, 30 s, 1, 3, 6, 15, 30 min and continuous.		Radar overlay Radar targets can be overlaid onto the electronic chart so that you can better recognize what's around your vessel by referencing the target locations on both the chart and the radar.

Automatic radar plotting (ARP)
Up to ten targets can be simultaneously acquired and tracked to show you the heading direction and speed of the targets.

Radar Antennas

NavNet vx2 - GPS/WAAS Chart Plotter

Working in perfect collaboration with the NavNet vx2 radar is the GPS/WAAS chart plotter. It shows your exact position and offers a variety of display modes that allow you to organize your nav data with unparalleled ease.

C-Map NT MAX chart NavNet vx2 accepts the C-Map’s new NT MAX charts. The NT MAX unique features include live nav-aids, tidal flows, local street maps, photographs of harbors and perspective view in addition to grounding alarm (Guardian Technology™).

Live nav-aids (Flashing buoys/Light houses)		Tidal flows		Local street maps
Flashing buoys and light houses are displayed with only visible sector colors according to boat’s position.		Intuitive arrows show direction and strength		Coastal roads, land elevation contours, airports and other land objects included in major port areas.
Photographs of harbors		Perspective view		Grounding alarm (Guardian Technology™)
Photographs of major harbors and nav-aids are included				Continuously scans the chart data in front of the boat to detect dangerous objects (land, rocks,..).
Navionics® GOLD chart Navionics® GOLD charts offer “objectoriented” color rich presentation with superior clarity and detail. The "Xplain" feature translates every navigational symbol into an easy to understand description. The IC™ (Intelligent Clarity) feature that automatically filters on-screen presentation at every zoom level to offer a clear, uncluttered display of all essential nav data.

NavNet vx2 - Fish Finder

For years, Commercial Fisherman have relied on FURUNO's fish finding technology to help them make a living. FURUNO's network fish finders implement the same tried and true fish finding technology that is used in our commercial-grade fish finders. Plug a network fish finder into your NavNet vx2 system and it turns any display in the network into a high-performance fish finder.

• Variety of presentation modes: Marker Zoom, Bottom Discrimination, Bottom Expansion, A-scope and many more
• FURUNO Free Synthesizer (FFS) transceiver on the ETR-30N allows you choose any two operating frequencies from 28 to 200 kHz
• Two selectable automatic gain control modes: Cruising and Fishing modes match your style of boating
• Wide output power range selectable from regular 600 W to powerful 3 kW
• Two pages of fish finder images can be stored and displayed

FURUNO Free Synthesizer (FFS) The ETR-30N employs the FURUNO Free Synthesizer based on the professional fish finder FCV-1200L, which allows you to operate a fish finder in any two operating frequencies from 28 to 200 kHz without a matching box. This transceiver gives you the flexibility to choose your operating frequencies for more productive fishing. Output power can also be selected among 1, 2, and 3 kW to suit a variety of situations.

NavNet vx2 - GPS/WAAS Chart Plotter

Network weather facsimile receiver

The network weather facsimile FAX-30 receives weather map images and NAVTEX messages. The images and messages can be displayed on the 10.4" or BlackBox models.

• Up to 12 pictures can be stored in memory
• Programmed with all currently existing facsimile stations and frequencies: up to 320 channels storable
• Presentation in monochrome, 16- gradation gray scale or color (three patterns of color presentation are available)
• Built-in NAVTEX receiver (490 kHz and 518 kHz) in which up to 130 messages can be stored

Interface with AIS NavNet vx2 lets you integrate AIS (Automatic Identification System) into the network with an optional component. Information for up to 100 AIS targets can be displayed on any networked unit. This integration provides you with a solution for observing other vessels. (AIS receiver required)

• Display up to 100 AIS equipped targets information (the information is displayed in the AIS data cell)
• Indicate the state of targets with five symbols

Interface with the   NAVpilot When the NAVpilot is added onto the network, you can set the destination and course to steer on the plotter mode, and transfer the course information to the NAVpilot. The NAVpilot will do the rest, steering your craft automatically to the destination. You can set the course and steer your craft from the NavNet vx2.

NavNet vx2 - MaxSea-NavNet PC software

Defining the cutting-edge of applied information technology, MaxSea-NavNet software is a powerful navigation tool for boaters who are looking for a user-friendly interface and a more comprehensive navigation system.

MaxSea-NavNet software offers increased efficiency at sea by using its exclusive capabilities, such as seamless chart displays, advanced weather forecast overlay, real-time three dimensional images of the seabed (Personal Bathymetric Generator) and many more. Intuitive operation of MaxSea- NavNet is achieved by its user-friendly interface and graphical tool palette. MaxSea-NavNet presents the ultimate solution to navigational data management.

• Sharing C-Map NT chart data as well as all the navigation data within the NavNet network
  NavNet provides MaxSea-NavNet with radar, fish finder and essential navigation data from various networked sensors.
• Full control of NavNet
  MaxSea-NavNet offers full control of the NavNet display, such as radar range, gain/STC control, etc., in addition to handling the navigation data to display in a diverse range of formats.
• 2D/3D ground discrimination function allows boaters to see the Bottom Roughness, Hardness and Classification overlaid with MaxSea 2D/3D charts*
• 3D chart data conversion with C-Map NT chart*
• ARPA radar target tracking capability*
• AIS transponder compatibility*

* Optional modules that may require additional equipment

Interface with the NavNet system

The MaxSea-NavNet software is capable of combining and analyzing data from multiple sources in real-time. Fully integrated into the NavNet system through a high-speed Ethernet network, MaxSea-NavNet facilitates the complete integration between the PC and the NavNet network, sharing information from the radar, GPS, echo sounder and other nav data within the NavNet system. A variety of display orientations can be selected to meet your needs.

MaxSea-NavNet radar overlay

MaxSea-NavNet provides the highest quality electronic charts available as the basis for its radar overlay. MaxSea- NavNet overlays the full radar image at the same scale and creates a dramatic improvement in accuracy and clarity. MaxSea-NavNet radar overlay gives you amazingly detailed images. The range of color and transparency of the overlay guarantees that the chart is not hidden. This allows for the confirmation of precise positioning relative to the chart and clearly reveals any inconsistencies.

The unique overlay system optimizes data visualization

Using MaxSea-NavNet's multiple “overlay” system, various layers of information can be superimposed on the screen. Each overlay contains different types of data, such as tracks, marks, hazards, wrecks, ports, currents, water temperature, etc. Based on the needs of the moment, a single click can make each layer visible or invisible, eliminating irrelevant information and clearly showing objects of interest.

Optional Personal Bathymetric Generator (PGB) clearly shows the contours of the bottom

Connected to the network sounder and GPS, MaxSea-NavNet PBG records the position and the depth as your boat proceeds, which enables you to create 2D and 3D charts with pinpoint accuracy in realtime. With a single click, MaxSea- NavNet PBG will be activated to give breathtaking real-time 2D and 3D images of the seabed.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Your PC must meet the following system requirements in order to work with MaxSea- NavNet. Please verify these requirements before installing.

• Windows® 2000 or XP
• 800 MHz processor
• CD-ROM drive – for installing MaxSea-NavNet
• Serial or USB port(s) – for connecting navigation equipment (An adapter must be used for USB connections – see the section on connecting equipment for more information.)
• 700 MB of hard drive space
• Graphic card: 32 MB (64 MB recommended)
• Network facility required

NavNet vx2 - Display Unit

10.4"/7" display unit

NavNet vx2 provides you with a multi-station option for your navigational requirements. Two types of display units are available: 10.4" and 7" high brightness, sunlight viewable LCD's. Excellent all-round presentation with a wide viewable angle, VGA screen resolution ensures a superbly detailed picture.

• High-brightness LCD viewable under direct sunlight
• Enhanced visibility with Anti-Reflective (AR) coating to cut down annoying glare
• Common user interface for compatibility among the display units networked
• Easy operation using a trackball* and rotary encoder (*for 10.4" models)
• Multi-station networking of up to four display units
• Simple connection between each sensor and display unit
• Analog RGB video output available for remote monitoring (for 10.4" models)
• NTSC/PAL input available for displaying video images from onboard TV/VCR/DVD player (for 10.4" models)

12"/15" LCDs with BlackBox unit

FURUNO MU-120C/155C LCD units can be used as display units for BlackBox models. When connected to BlackBox models, the MU-120C/155C offers the same functions as the 10.4" display unit on top of its exclusive functions. BlackBox models also can work with commercial monitors.

• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) function to display a small image window on top of the main display
• Built-in scaler to accept up to SXGA screen resolution*
  *With NavNet vx2, the display unit display the images in VGA resolution
• Easy channel selection
• Waterproof, low profile unit for flexible installation

NavNet vx2 - Network Sensors

Whether it is the radar and GPS/WAAS antennas that connect directly to the NavNet vx2 displays or the optional network sensors that connect through the Ethernet network, all of the data obtained from each sensor can be shared by every display on the network. The beauty of NavNet vx2 is that you can start with a single unit and expand its features as needed.