Simrad News Bulletin

CX34/44/54 NavStation and
CP31/CX33 Chartplotter


Radar Power Supply
Radar scanners must be ordered with matching
power supply. The new CX NavStations do not
include power supply for the radar scanners. The
RS4050 is still required for the RB714/715/716
scanners and the RS4052 is required for the
RB717/718 scanners.

MAX cartography
The new navigation products CX NavStation and
CX/CP Chartplotter are designed to operate with
the new MAX as well as the existing NT+
C-Cards.
However, do not use MAX and NT+ at the same
time. They do not mix.
Chartplotters and combination products prior to
CX NavStation and CX/CP31 Chartplotter do not
support the new MAX cartography.

GPS antenna
Due to unforeseen delay of the new GPS-5
antenna, the new CX and CP units will be
delivered with the well-known GPS-4 antenna.
Simrad expect to have the new GPS-5 antenna some
time in April 2005.

Bonded and not bonded displays
CP31 is not bonded, but comes with a marine
acrylic lens, which minimizes condensation i.e.
certain conditions may cause temporary
condensation built-up on the inner side of the
display.
CX/DS/EQ33 and CX/DS34 all have the new
bonded display technology, which improves
readability – SunView – and totally eliminates
condensation.
CX/DS/EQ44/SV and 54 are not bonded.
However, Simrad plan to introduce bonding on the 44
TFT model as soon as possible. The best estimate at
present is some time in March 2005.

New power connector
At the SWWC Simrad presented an idea for a new
power/NMEA connector for the 6” series.
Unfortunately, due to technical complexity regarding
watertightness and pull strength, it has not
been possible to complete the connector in time
for this season. Simrad will continue to work on a
solution, but do not expect to have an introduction
for the 2005 season.