Oceantalk markets new simrad instrumentation

Launched at the recent Genoa Boat Show, the IS20 range generated a huge amount of interest and Australian boat owners - both power and sail - are sure to be equally enthusiastic about the remarkable capabilities and fantastic value of the range, said Oceantalk.

Featuring four analog and two digital instrument heads, all based on the SimNet NMEA 2000 data bus system for simple installation and integration, the hero product is the IS20 GRAPHIC, said the distributor.

Not only does it provide real-time graphical representation of instrument data connecting directly to smart sensors on SimNet, but it is a multifunction instrument that can shift between display styles including digital readouts, detailed multifunction readouts, multiple data types on one screen, and simplified graphical representations. It can also operate as a multifunction repeater for other products via SimNet.

"I've seen a lot instruments in my time and this has to be one of the most intelligently designed and versatile I have ever come across," says Robin Kydd, managing director of Oceantalk.

"Equally impressive is the IS20 COMBI, an all-in-one unit offering combined speed, depth, temperature, trip log and passage of time data.

"As a stand alone instrument or first step into the world of marine electronics, it is hard to beat," Kydd said.

Compass, rudder angle, wind direction and tack are still best presented on analog instrumentation, and consequently the remaining four products in the IS20 family feature the most advanced analog technology, said Oceantalk.

Experienced sailors will appreciate the easy to read needle pointers, sophisticated wind and data processing, simple to operate four-button interface and selectable dusk and night-time backlighting options.

All IS20 instruments are easy to install as there is no need to access the inside of consoles, dashboards or masts, said Oceantalk, and with thin cables for easy routing and the simplicity of SimNet's plug-and-play technology, installation is fast and inexpensive.

Also available is a range of accurate and reliable transducers for the IS20 family – including a single multi-transducer for speed, depth and temperature.

For more info, phone (02) 9981 9500, fax (02) 9981 9555, email: sales@oceantalk.com, or visit www.oceantalk.com