NEW MFDs

The next generation of high-definition touchscreens

Simrad’s new NSO evo3 navigation system is engineered to deliver this kind of integrated display solution for cruisers and sport-fishing boats, particularly those that require more than one onboard MFD. With screen sizes ranging from 16 to 24 inches, the NSO evo3 MFDs offer bright, high-definition

(1920 x 1080) touchscreens that can be viewed from any angle, even when wearing polarized sunglasses. Each display will support up to a six-panel, split-screen layout, allowing you to keep tabs on and control a wide range of integrated systems.

The displays are powered by an iMX6 quad-core processor for quick refresh rates. The NSO evo3 MFDs are compatible with Simrad systems such as Halo pulse compression radar, the S5100 CHIRP sounder module, ForwardScan forward-imaging sonar and StructureScan 3D imaging.

The new MFDs can also connect to smartphones, tablets and internet hotspots with integrated wireless connectivity. The systems include HDMI input/output, OP50 support, and NMEA 2000 and J1939 network compatibility.

The NSO evo3 screen features low-profile glass-bridge styling. The new MFDs are available in kits that include a GPS antenna, chart card reader, NMEA 2000 starter kit and OP50 remote controller, which provides keypad control of up to six separate displays.

MSRPs for kits range from $7,699 for the 16-inch display to $11,699 for the 24-inch model. Stand-alone MFDs range from $6,999 for the 16-incher to $10,999 for the 24-inch display. Visit simrad-yachting.com to learn more.

Gauge clusters and switch panels are vanishing as boat helms increasingly rely on touchscreen multifunction displays for networked system monitoring and control. That calls for MFDs with greater screen space and processing power.