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Beijer Electronics
The new Exter R T150-bl-sr from Beijer Electronics, featuring a unique viewing performance, is an important step to satisfy the demand for intuitive HMI solutions in rugged marine and offshore environments. This new addition to the Exter series is the first of three black sun-readable models, being followed in the third quarter by the Exter T70-bl-sr and the Exter T100-bl-sr. All three offer firstclass readable displays in all light conditions, essential for complete process management. "Efficient functionality is combined with award winning design to provide the best in intuitive HMI, tailormade for marine and offshore use" said Marcus Jillgart, Global Product Manager for Premium Segment HMI at Beijer Electronics. "This compact sun-readable model is a significant addition, offering all the functionality and intuitive configuration software you get with the standard Exter series, but with an elegant sun-readable display that provides excellent viewing performance in the direct glare of sunlight" he adds. This sun-readable system features a brighter display, a polarization filter and an antireflection filter. As Marcus Jillgart points out, "unpredictable maritime light conditions can often limit the effectiveness of other operator panels, but the sun-readable panel can actually be easier to read in direct sunlight." The main applications of these Marine Operator Panels are: Engine control and supervision, Power management, Cargo management, Navigation lights, Water ingress detection and dewatering, Fire detection and fire alarms, Ramp and door control and HVAC and refrigeration.
www.marinehmi.com
RECON/4
RECON/4 is a new compact portable gas detector with a color LCD. It can monitor for CO, H2S, O2 and combustible gas simultaneously. The instrument features STEL, TWA and two instant alarms
with audio/visual and vibratory indicators, rechargeable battery, and onebutton operation for simple use. This small belt-clip-style instrument weighs about 200 grams. RECON/4 is designed to be intrinsically safe.
http://enmet.thomasnet.com
Cruisenet Internet Access
Boaters no longer have to sacrifice their high-speed internet connection, either at the docks or on a long voyage. Shakespeare introduces CruiseNet, for internet access that works just like home or office broadband connections. The high-speed cellular network is automatically accessed when a computer is connected. With the wireless
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Wi-Fi connection option, remote access is also available. Shakespeare employs a full-power system approach, resulting in fewer dropped calls, faster connection and up to 50 miles range when used with Shakespeare's larger external antenna. Even while underway, boaters can use CruiseNet to send email, check online weather, research the next harbor, surf for news or check stocks, even download streaming videos. The Shakespeare CruiseNet includes a 4-port ED-VO or 1xRTT cellular router (depending on cellular provider) and detachable Shakespeare marine cellular antenna. An optional Wi-Fi router for wireless connectivity is included in specified packages. The cellular router, engineered to comAugust 2008