Finscan's Nucleus digital switching
Small-boat switching system on display at Sanctuary Cove boat show in MayFinScan says since the launch of its Nucleus digital switching at last year’s Sanctuary Cove boat show, the small-boat and RV market have responded exuberantly.
Besides switching fucntions, the Nucleus system monitors your battery and includes the reporting of two DC voltages, charge and discharge amps, amp hours consumed and, most importantly , a battery "state of charge" gauge. This is said to accurately shows the state of the house battery, represented as a percentage in a recognisable fuel type gauge, for easy at-a-glance monitoring.
Nucleus also includes tank and battery monitoring, easy installation and setup by any marine electrical installer, and wireless control using iPhone and android smartphones. The FinScan app can be downloaded for free from the App store and Google play.
Unlike other systems, FinScan says it has maintained a sensible, cost effective, dedicated touchscreen interface available in 4in, 7in or 10in screens. This has allowed for a wide applications in small boats where mounting space is at a premium.
Nucleus can be supplied in two configurations. The first is a dedicated OEM version of the software that is designed specifically for a particular model of boat. This eliminates the need for setup and allows the system to work as a dedicated electrical part straight out of the box.
The second is the "Flexible" version of Nucleus. This allows niche builders and electrical installers the flexibility to customise, label and configure the system at the time of installation.
All system labelling and configuration is performed on the Nucleus touchscreen itself and no special software or computer is required.
The Nucleus system also has a USB port for future software updates.
FinScan will be conducting demonstrations of the Nucleus system during the 2016 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show at the Boat yard, BY2-A. For more information see www.finscan.com.au
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