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Furuno unveils versatile PS100 Touchscreen Planning Station, revolutionizing marine navigation

Furuno Touchscreen Planning Station

Dec 17, 2024

Furuno, renowned for innovative and dependable marine electronics since 1948, is proud to introduce a ground-breaking enhancement for commercial navigators who have long sought a durable and reliable touchscreen for route and navigation planning. The PS100 Planning Station is a state-of-the-art marine chart planning table designed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. The PS100 delivers a comprehensive suite of navigation functions on large, high-resolution 32″, 43″, or 55″ touchscreen displays. The PS100/HATPSCOMP, a comprehensive hardware and software solution, includes a purpose-built compact PC with the route-planning program pre-installed. This dedicated planning station computer and video processor ensures blazing fast, efficient rendering of all PS100 functions.

The PS100 voyage planning system is designed to enhance navigation efficiency and effectiveness, offering a full suite of tools for route planning, monitoring, and ENC chart management. Tasks are simplified through an intuitive touch interface, so navigators can easily create, manage, and optimize routes, plot courses, manage waypoints, and make real-time adjustments based on live data. The PS100 Planning Station is equipped with an array of advanced features, including: 

·    Displaying ENC charts and own ship symbols on the chart
·    Showing Tracked Targets (TT) and AIS targets
·    Enabling route planning and monitoring
·    Providing a weather information layer and a document viewer
·    Sharing of route information with Furuno ECDIS FMD-3xxx models
·    Displaying sensor information received from ECDIS when connected
·    Synchronizing ENC charts with ECDIS FMD-3xxx models
 
The PS100 offers seamless data transfer capabilities with Furuno ECDIS and Radars. Up to 300 routes and 200 user charts can be transferred and stored in memory.

Furuno’s dedication to excellence and innovation is furthered by its extensive global network of agents and dealers, ensuring that the PS100 Planning Station is supported by a robust infrastructure. This latest addition to Furuno’s portfolio exemplifies the company’s commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for the marine industry.

For more information about the PS100 Planning Station and other Furuno products, contact: Furuno U.S.A., or visit their website at www.FurunoUSA.com.

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