ColorMax Pro Release

New Product Release:  March 2007

SUGGEST RETAIL:
ColorMax Pro…$2,199.
ColorMax ProL (External e-Loran Antenna)…$2,799.

  NEW SI-TEX EXPANDABLE COLORMAX PRO CHARTING SYSTEM FEATURES
10.4" DAYLIGHT VIEWABLE DISPLAY, FAST PROCESSOR AND FULL KEYPAD!

 The new SI-TEX ColorMax Pro charting system with GPS/WAAS receiver offers all the latest features and all on a large, high-resolution 10.4¥ color active matrix LCD display with 800 x 600 pixels for outstanding color and clarity in bright sunlight. 

The ColorMax Pro is expandable to an 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. 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 ProL (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 ARM9 processor has 64MB of memory to give you instant screen changes. Zoom level changes appear in the blink of an eye, regardless of the amount of screen detail. External GPS/WAAS 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 full alphanumeric keypad makes for easy entry and naming of waypoints. A convenient GOTO function offers instant course plotting to your selected target. Stores up to 3000 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. The ColorMax Pro also features two video ports which allows you to connect optionally available cameras to monitor important areas of your vessel and one video output port for second-station capability.

Compatible with the new C-MAP MAX charts, technically the most innovative C-MAP charts ever designed. In-depth charting—explore depths, natural features such as rivers, lakes, landmarks, currents, bottom types, and more.  Built-in worldwide background chart.  Easy-to-use screen selection including full-screen chart, split-screen chart, full-screen chart plus graphic depth, 3D runway, satellite status, GPS position in large digits and cross-track display.

A 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, 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 Pro 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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