The multifunction VisionMaster FT TotalWatch offers complete control and flexibility for bridge manning. It easily displays Radar, Chart Radar and ECDIS in any combination and configuration to suit different navigational situations. Further performance features include dual display TotalWatch configuration and chair-mounted track-ball control.
Ultimate Situational Awareness
With all functions in one workstation, the TotalWatch brings ultimate situational awareness to the operator for safe navigation. The flexible widescreen display optimizes full-screen viewing of charts at the click of a button, with disappearing menu bars and menus when not in use.
The TotalWatch is extremely user friendly with intuitive handling of the display supported by Windows. It offers optimal configuration to suit user needs and provides navigation data that is available to any watchstander at any given time.
Key Benefits of TotalWatch System:
All navigation data is available at any time, enhancing performance and increasing safety
The flexibility enables reduced bridge configuration and manning, resulting in cost savings
Common user interface in all watch modes for safe operation
Adaptable workstation to suit every bridge configuration
Optional dual-display configuration, fuel management, CCTV and 3D view
Reduced Manning Time and Costs
With a fusion of navigation technologies in one console, the VisionMaster FT TotalWatch radar system decreases the need for manning, majorly reducing costs as well as supporting single-watchkeeper bridge requirements.
Standard Features
VisionMaster FT TotalWatch
Using the same interface throughout its range of products, the VisionMaster FT series makes it easy to upgrade from Radar to TotalWatch and proves efficient operation and minimized training.
Like all VisionMaster FT systems, TotalWatch workstations are designed to be interfaced with the optional Performance-Based Navigation suite that includes fuel management, chart downloads and corrections and ship telematics.
Standard Features
Features that come as standard with the TotalWatch workstation include:
Digital controlled interswitching to interface up to six transceivers and displays
Complete Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) functionality
Automatic clutter suppression
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) interfaces
Tracks up to 100 radar and AIS targets
Multi-layer user-created radar maps and voyage plans
Multi-purpose display window for user selectable information
Optional Features
VisionMaster FT TotalWatch
The VisionMaster FT TotalWatch Radar & ECDIS system can be configured to include a range of performance-enhancing optional features. Product features include:
Joystick Heading Control
Simplified autopilot control from the operators chair and easy switching between manual and autopilot mode, or other modes of operation.
Track and Speed Control
A powerful yet easy to use tool, to plan, execute and monitor track keeping functions. This feature also includes automated execution of voyage plan speed profile.
Dual Radar
The dual radar offers a seamless 360 degree view on a single screen and eliminates the effects of blind arcs.
Unique 3D and Sonar Underwater Topography
This feature gives increased safety, with a 3D display of ship, chart depth information and sonar data (if enabled). It also offers excellent visualization of potential swallow water hazards.
ECDIS with Radar Overlay
Get an integrated picture of radar and ECDIS for precise and safe decision making. Select, track and display information of local and AIS targets.
CCTV
View CCTV on display and get operational flexibility through camera selection and window sizing.
Central Alarm Management
Functional alarm interface to configure alarms from the bridge and other equipment. CAM displays a warning when NAVTAX messages are received.
Fuel Navigator
The fuel navigator is a unique voyage decision support system to minimize fuel cost by optimizing route, speed and engine mode. The fuel navigator also offers automatic integration of weather and ocean current data. Optimal routes can be executed manually, via autopilot and/or speed pilot.
For more information about Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine’s VisionMaster FT ECDIS, please contact us.
