Sperry Marine VISIONMASTER FT ECDIS-E, User Manual

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ECDIS-E User Guide Overview
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Chapter 1 Overview
System Overview
Hardware Configurations
The ECDIS-E consists of one of the following hardware configurations:
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a single node comprising one VisionMaster FT Panel PC and a
trackball interface, which is connected to the PC.
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a two node system, where two VisionMaster monitor/panel PCs are
connected so that data input to one node is available to the other.
Either a single or two-node configuration will interface with the following
sensors which provide sensor data:
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Gyrocompass
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Speed Log
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GPS
In addition a further serial port can provide AIS target data, or if required,
external radar target data or depth sensor data.