Raymarine ST70 – a single display with multiple talents
by Raymarine / ADPR 2 Nov 2007 14:31 GMT
2 November 2007
The ST70 is a high resolution full colour data display unit that offers a brand new way of visualising instrument information. With the option to use a single display head for all data, users can choose what data to show and in what type of format, and then add additional ST70 units as required. Stylishly designed, with high resolution TFT colour screens, the ST70 has been developed by Raymarine to be versatile and easy to use.
The ST70 is simple to install and set up, and provides extensive options for users to customize data to suit their own preferences using a variety of digital, analogue, graphic and historical data display options. The data bus architecture, which ensures highly accurate data is delivered quickly to the display heads, uses Raymarine’s new SeaTalkng and enables simple connection between multiple ST70 instruments.
Using the same footprint as Raymarine’s highly successful ST60 instrument series, the new ST70 instruments offer low profile flush mounting or surface mount options. Waterproof to CFR46 standard, the sunlight viewable TFT colour displays enable easy viewing in any light, so instruments can be mounted inside or outside. The instrument screen offers a wide viewing angle, with easy to see high clarity displays. A day or night colour option ensures the same high quality visibility in all light conditions.
The ST70 offers eight user defined instrument data pages with 16 screen layout options for each data page which can be customised and turned on or off. Available in eleven language options, Raymarine has introduced a start up wizard to quickly help users set up each display to their boating style, while a carousel menu guides users easily through the available options.
The ST70 offers all the standard instrument data, as well as many new features including environmental data such as barometric pressure and barometric pressure log.
Building on the successful launch of the ST70 Colour Instrument, the ST70 Colour Autopilot Controller provides an enhanced experience to the end user. New and intuitive menus quickly guide the user to a successful set-up and calibration. Optimum performance on the water can then be achieved with the various display modes, including heading, 2D compass rose and the new 3D isometric display. An additional three pieces of instrument data can be displayed at the same time when data is present on the SeaTalkng network. Multi-lingual in its capabilities, the new ST70 Colour Autopilot Controller is suitable for end users that prefer to work in their native language.
Advanced features include the option to upgrade via a CF card reader. The ST70 will operate using existing transducers, intelligently converting first generation SeaTalk data to SeaTalkng and NMEA 2000 compatible devices. Alternatively users can choose to fit Raymarine’s new SeaTalkng transducers (available early 2008). The benefit of SeaTalkng is that it uses small diameter connectors making installation easier in confined spaces. SeaTalkng also uses rugged waterproof positive lock connectors which are colour coded for complete ease and speed of installation for the system’s backbone and spurs. Using SeaTalkng, the entire system is backward compatible with Raymarine’s existing SeaTalk1 and SeaTalk2 products.
The ST70 colour instrument display costs Euro 631 (£440) and the SeaTalkng depth, speed and transducer pods cost Euro 236 (£165) each, or users can utilise existing ST60 speed, depth and wind transducers. All prices are Raymarine list price excluding sales taxes and VAT.
Raymarine’s new 2007/2008 product range, which includes the new G Series and award winning navigation, communication and safety products, are available through a global network of dealers and distributors.