ColorMax Wide Release
March 2007
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EXPANDABLE SI-TEX COLORMAX WIDE GPS WAASCHARTING SYSTEM FEATURES PANORAMIC WIDE DAYLIGHT VIEWABLE DISPLAY, FAST PROCESSING, The SI-TEX ColorMax Wide
Color LCD charting system with GPS WAAS receiver, offers all the latest features and all on a brilliant panoramic Wide 16:9 (aspect ratio) color display for enhanced viewing. The ColorMax Wide
has a 7" color active matrix LCD panoramic display with 480 x 234 pixel resolution plus adjustable brightness and contrast with backlighting for varying ambient light conditions to give you outstanding color and clarity in bright sunlight.
Features newly designed fast processor with INTEL XSCALE Architecture gives you instant screen changes. Zoom level changes appear in the blink of an eye, regardless of the amount of screen
detail. The built-in GPS WAAS 18-channel receiver will put your boat within 3 meters of your waypoint in most situations (available with internal or external antenna). WAAS technology is fast and accurate and eliminates the
need for a beacon receiver antenna.
ColorMax Wide I (Internal Antenna) $899.
ColorMax Wide E (External Antenna) $999.
ColorMax Wide EL (e-Loran Antenna) $1,599.
AND GUARDIAN
The ColorMax Wide 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. 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 Wide EL (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.
A unique programmable anti-grounding feature using—Guardian™ Grounding Alarm—lets you know if your current course
will take you within preset distance of 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.
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. "Soft" multi-function keys and on-screen cursor make for quick and easy mode 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. Joy stick pointing device controls on-screen cursor to plot, scroll, pan and zoom for vast sea areas to harbor
charts. Two selectable modes—charting and navigation—to display boat position, courses and distances. The split screen feature provides simultaneous display of both a graphic chart and textual
navigation/charting data. The ColorMax Wide also handles up to 25 reversible routes with a total of 500 waypoints, 1000 track plots and it lets you select colors for recordable waypoints, marks and events.
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 GOTO function allows one-button navigation to mark, waypoint, port, or port facility. Tide info feature uses local C-Card information to calculate tide graph for local ports. Find Function uses local C-Card to locate the
nearest boatyard, grocery, bank and even the closest shower to make choosing your ports of call easier. Other features include selectable units for depth, distance and speed; anchor, arrival
and XTE alarms; man-overboard feature; thirteen selectable languages; EBL and VRM; built-in simulator; weatherproof construc-tion and non-volatile memory with battery backup. Also displays wind data when connected to wind
instruments through NMEA-0183 interface. The ColorMax Wide
comes with a quick-release snap mount for easy removal, surface mount kit and protective cover. It also comes with SI-TEX's comprehensive 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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