Two or more E5000 Processors can be connected through Ethernet to form a PLECDIS
TM
(Paperless ECDIS) system.
The Monitor
The E5024 system includes an M5024 monitor, the E5027 system includes an M5027 monitor.
The monitors are non-touch monitors, color calibrated and type approved for ECDIS.
A separate manual is delivered with the monitor. This manual includes installation and
operational instructions.
The trackball
A wireless trackball is used as pointing device in the system. The device is a standard
Logitech Wireless Trackball (M570).
The E0102 Alarm panel
The Alarm panel is the audio source for the system.
The unit gives an audible and a visual alert for any faults from the system, including power
supply failure.
Audible alerts are mandatory for any systems requiring Wheelmark certification.
The NavStick
A NavStick USB drive from NAVTOR is included in the system. The NavStick is used for chart
updates, and acts as the bridge between the E5000 Processor and a computer with internet
access.
When delivered from Navico the NavStick includes detailed world-wide charts. The detailed
charts on the NavStick are copied to the E5000 Processor when zones are purchased and
permit codes received from Navico.
SI80 Signal Interface unit
The optional SI80 Signal Interface unit is used for expanding the number of interface
channels. This unit includes a four channel NMEA 0183 interface computer board and
voltage supply for the CAN bus backbone.
LTSX50 Trackball
The optional LTSX50 is a panel mounted, water proof (IP68) trackball with scroll wheel.
The Chart database
The system is designed for using approved ENC charts in S57 or S63 formats.
A word-wide overview chart is pre-installed in the system. During installation and setup of
the system the required and detailed charts must be installed.
For details about chart installation procedure, refer to "Installing charts" on page 20.
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