ColorMax 15 Release

New Product For Immediate Release: March 2007

SUGGEST RETAIL:
ColorMax 15...$2,999.
ColorMax 15L...$3,599.

NEW SI-TEX EXPANDABLE COLORMAX 15 CHARTING SYSTEM OFFERS OUTSTANDING FEATURES ON BRILLIANT 15" DAYLIGHT VIEWABLE DISPLAY!

 The new SI-TEX ColorMax 15 Color LCD charting system with GPS WAAS receiver offers self-contained navigation and all on a big, brilliant LCD daylight viewable screen.  The high-resolution 15¥ color active matrix LCD display has 1024 x 768 pixels, an outstanding 500nit brightness, backlighting, and adjustable brightness for varying ambient light conditions to give you outstanding color and clarity in bright sunlight.

   The ColorMax 15 is expandable to the all-in-one navigation experience with affordable optional Fishfinder, Radar, AIS and e-Loran Sensors.  Add only the options you need to build the perfect navigation system for your boat. The ES502 Fishfinder Module adds 500-1000 watt dual-frequency full-featured color fishfinder capabilities.  The MDS Radar Sensors adds full-featured radar capabilities and are available in 2kW to 4kW Radome's or 4kW Open Arrays. The AIS Black Box sensor receives VHF transmissions from vessels carrying AIS transponders to overlay AIS target data on the charts. With the e-Loran Integrated GPS WAAS/Loran sensor you get the best of both worlds…GPS WAAS accuracy and True Loran positioning, no conversions. The ColorMax 15L (with e-Loran antenna) charting system is perfect for finding that old Loran-C Fishing Hot Spot plus it adds heading output using Loran-C to provide bearing accuracy better than 1º.

   The super fast processor gives you instant screen changes. Zoom level changes appear in the blink of an eye, regardless of the amount of screen detail. The GPS WAAS 18-channel receiver will put your boat within 3 meters of your waypoint in most situations.  WAAS is fast and accurate and eliminates the need for a beacon receiver and antenna.

   The ColorMax 15 has two video ports, which allows you to connect optionally available cameras to monitor important areas of your vessel. And even, second-station capability with video output port, which allows you to connect any standard monitor with video input. You can even watch a DVD or VCR movie on the display. A convenient GOTO function offers instant course plotting to your selected target. Stores up to 5000 waypoints or marks, 50 routes of up to 50 waypoints per route or 5000 track points with 5 tracks of up to 1000 points per track using up to 7 track patterns.

   Compatible with the new C-MAP MAX charts, technically the most innovative C-MAP charts ever designed. MAX cartography features Flashing NavAids, Perspective View (a birds eye view of the chart), Guardian™ Anti-Grounding Technology, Dynamic Current Predictions, and aerial photos of marinas and high-detail marina drawings.

   The unique programmable anti-grounding feature using—Guardian™ Grounding Alarm—lets you know if your current course will take you within preset distance of charted shoals, obstructions or other areas where the water is too shallow for your vessel's draft. This feature helps provide an added level of security for all boaters.

   Depth Graph feature accepts input from onboard sounder or optional Active Transducer to display graphic presentation of vessels current depth and recent depth history.  

   The Tide Info feature uses local C-Card information to calculate a tide graph for almost any primary or secondary port worldwide.  Find Function uses local C-Card to locate the nearest boatyard, grocery, bank, even the closest shower.

   Other features include built-in simulator, anchor arrival and XTE alarms, man overboard feature, built-in worldwide background chart, thirteen selectable languages, and non-volatile memory with battery backup. Also displays wind data when connected to wind instrument through NMEA-0183 interface.

   Like all SI-TEX products, the ColorMax 15 comes with a two-year limited warranty.  For more information, write SI-TEX, 11001 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 800, St. Petersburg, FL  33716.  Call (727) 576-5734, FAX (727) 576-5547.  Or catch our web site at www.si-tex.com

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