Icom has expanded its product range to include marine electronics. The Marine Commander Navigation System can integrate a compatible VHF radio, AIS transponder, radar and/or fish finder. It also has the capacity to display real-time engine instrumentation via an NMEA 2000 interface (real-time fuel consumption, engine speed, depth, temperature, etc).
The unit also features four RCA video connectors to connect onboard cameras (eg, engine room, underwater). Up to four 12.1″ TFT displays can also be connected (two processors required), allowing a variety of information to be displayed at one time (each display is capable of operating in single or 2/3/4 split screen layout).
The display units have USB drives and SD cards ports, allowing the device to display chart information (C-MAP), and backup data. When a compatible VHF radio and AIS unit have been attached, the system will allow DSC calls to be initiated through the main display unit.
The system can obtain real-time vessel and object information, and critical engine information.