Feature 7 | RADAR & INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEMS SAM extends scope of Nacos series
Nacos Platinum is a new advanced series of integrated bridge systems from Hamburg-based SAM Electronics designed for ships and boats of all types and sizes. Te series combines navigation, automation, monitoring and control functions within single standardised assemblies.
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ointly designed with associate companies Lyngsø Marine of Denmark and L-3 Valmarine
of Norway, the series uses identical components and a common network to support a complete range of radarpilot, ECDISpilot, trackpilot and conning operations in addition to those for alarm, monitoring and control, propulsion control and power management as well as other requirements. It is this more comprehensive inclusion of systems in addition to navigation that stands Nacos Platinum apart from the standard Nacos system range. A combination of networked
architecture and modular components ensures unrivalled levels of system scalability. Based on a universal platform concept, configurations can extend from a small alarm system or stand-alone electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to more complex assemblies for larger vessels. Moreover, any system can be readily expanded, upgraded or modified to provide increased functionality. Nacos Platinum has been designed to suit all types and size of vessel, and can support space-constrained craft such as small merchant vessels through to luxury yachts, offshore supply vessels (OSVs) or even cruise liners. Some of the benefits that Nacos
Platinum can offer to the workboat/ anchor handling and OSV market are: compact system designs; multifunction use of the displays (MULTIPILOT); class approvals for special requirements; a flexible/customisable, conning display; and integrated DP system. A key feature of the Nacos Platinum
series has been specific development of a so-called Human Machine Interface (HMI) concept which is uniquely intuitive, transparent and completely
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The Nacos Platinum Conning display (Credit: SAM Electronics).
The Nacos Platinum series uses a homepage concept to offer ease of access to all integrated systems (Credit: SAM Electronics).
consistent across the full range of products. The HMI follows similar principles to those of a common browser and major software packages, therefore appearing immediately familiar to the experienced or novice user. This results in systems which are ultra-ef f icient and easy to operate by providing comprehensive overviews and simplicity of operation, enabling crews to concentrate on managing ship safety without any
undue distraction or stress. Similarly, standardisation of all components ensures significantly reduced installation and maintenance costs.
Radar Operational versatility of Nacos Platinum systems is characterised by a new SAM IP (internet protocol) Radarpilots capable of tracking up to 100 radar and 1000 automatic identification system (AIS) targets. Completely local area network- (LAN) based and with enhanced small target detection among many features, X and S-band systems are designed for direct connection to a ship’s own IP network, enabling supplementary radar images to be accessible via any designated workstation. Radarpilot systems can also be upgraded
to include additional functionality via a simple software licence. Functions include those for conning, NAVTEX
Ship & Boat International July/August 2010
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