Category: Marine Display

Importance of Waterproof LCD Monitors in Current Business Industries

Posted on: February 22, 2017

Waterproof technology such as LCD touchscreen monitors and displays play an integral role in a range of mainstream industrial sectors such as field-related businesses, food and beverage processing businesses, the gaming industry, and medical facilities. All of these industries have one thing in common: unpredictable and messy working conditions. They all require waterproof touchscreen monitors and displays that are capable of withstanding the various types of working conditions and situations their jobsites present.

Role of Waterproof LCD Monitors and Displays in Business

Industrial display monitors are extremely important components of all of the above-mentioned industries. Yet, for some reason, they’re treated as merely an afterthought until, of course, the inevitable happens and something goes terribly wrong on a jobsite. For instance, a mechanical error could occur as a result of heavy stormy weather conditions or accidentally submerging the computer in water, causing the substandard on-site LCD monitor to malfunction. This could cost the company a substantial amount of money either to replace the machine or repair it, an unnecessary expense that could have been avoided if the right technological equipment is used in the first place. The reality is that most hands-on industries and jobs present workers with challenging working conditions and they need reliable and durable technology to help them complete their daily tasks.

Industrial Businesses

It’s absolutely paramount that mining, construction, electrical, mechanical, marine, and military enterprises equip their field employees with waterproof, industrial-grade LCD computers and monitors to guarantee their safety. These workers need high-calibre equipment complete with rugged chasses to help them navigate through the toughest and most grotesque working conditions.

Food and Beverage Industry

Whether you work in a food processing plant, a restaurant, or a cafeteria, waterproof touchscreen monitors are a necessity. They’re easy to use and clean, and they help managers and business owners accurately track product inventory and sales on the fly.

Gaming Industry

The gaming industry mainly refers to casinos, in which food and beverage spills are inevitable. Excited patrons might spill their drinks on the slot machines or electronic table games. Rugged waterproof LCD displays can survive these types of situations without getting waterlogged.

Medical Industry

Medical facilities such as hospitals, doctor’s offices, walk-in clinics, and other healthcare clinics are ripe with infectious diseases and bacteria that can easily spread from one person to another. With hundreds of people using the same machinery over and over, medical facilities can often be breeding grounds for various illnesses. Industrial touchscreen monitors are specially designed to work within the medical industry. They’re waterproof, sweat-resistant, germ-resistant, foolproof, easy to disinfect, and they can even be used with gloves on. Ultimately, these machines are built to endure anything and everything the medical industry can throw at them.

Nauticomp Inc.’s Custom-Design, Waterproof LCD Monitors and Panel Mount Mouse

Regardless of your field of expertise, you need heavy-duty industrial LCD touchscreen and waterproof computers along with durable peripheral accessories to help you complete your daily tasks and operate your business professionally and safely.

Nauticomp Inc. has a wide range of waterproof, sunlight-readable multifunction displays that are versatile and work well within some of the harshest working conditions imaginable. We offer custom designs, building individualized monitors to meet the needs of our clients. We are dedicated to providing high-performance displays that are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology.  Contact us at 1-705-328-2992 for Canadian service and at 1-800-267-9491 for U.S. service.

How to Choose Marine Displays for Ship Navigation

Posted on: September 20, 2016

When choosing a marine display for ship navigation, there are a number of considerations that need to be taken into account.

Marine navigation displays must be able to perform at a much higher level than consumer-grade displays. Marine computers must be able to withstand use in harsh conditions, provide consistent reliability, and offer proper functionality for ship navigation.

Marine environments can be harsh, with exposure to moisture, water, temperature extremes, sunlight, and wild weather conditions. As well, durability and reliability are key for any equipment used in a marine environment, for both safety reasons and economic considerations.
Here are some of the features, capabilities, and functionalities that all marine multifunctional displays should offer.

Versatile Mounting and Installation

Marine displays should offer versatile mounting options so they can be safely secured to a variety of surfaces. Marine cabins can have limited space and safety/usability considerations that impact the placement of a monitor. Versatile mounting options ensure that a monitor can be placed in a range of positions and environments. Look for displays that can be supported through panel, wall, or VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) arm mounting, allowing placement at any height or angle.

Compatibility with the Existing System

Displays must be compatible with the existing marine system being used. Choose monitors that have multiple inputs (DVI, VGA, composite, and S-video) and that can support Windows and Linux operating systems. Marine-grade displays should have a wide range of compatibility with the types of hardware and software used in the marine industry.

Waterproof Touchscreen

Equipment used in marine environments needs to be waterproof and able to withstand wet conditions. Rugged waterproof displays that are IP67/68 sealed can provide consistent use in marine environments, resisting damage from water or moisture. Waterproof touchscreens offer more usability, allowing easier navigation and greater precision.

Sunlight Readability

Marine displays are typically exposed to daylight and extremely bright lighting conditions. Regular consumer-grade displays are rendered unusable in these conditions, as extreme light can wash out screens and make them unreadable. Marine displays can use sunlight-readable technology to ensure that they can be used at anytime of day, both indoors and outdoors. Sunlight-readable marine monitors use optically bonded glass, LED backlighting, and other features to ensure visibility and clarity at all times.

Temperature Resistance

Marine equipment can be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. Consumer-grade displays can overheat or shut down when exposed to temperature extremes, which is a major safety concern. For any marine display, it’s important that it has an extended operational temperature range that allows for use in both hot and cold temperatures. Determine what temperatures your equipment may be exposed to and find monitors that can work safely within that range.

Nauticomp’s Marine Displays for Ship Navigation

Nauticomp Inc. is a display manufacturer with decades of experience designing and engineering rugged monitors for marine environments. Our marine displays are built to last, offering rugged chassis, extended operational temperature ranges, sunlight readability, and versatile mounting options. Our displays for marine applications are also waterproof and IP67/68 sealed, ensuring that they can provide years of use in harsh environments. We also offer custom designs, working with clients to create the marine displays that can meet their navigational needs.

Are you looking for a commercial display? Nauticomp Inc. is an established display manufacturer with worldwide brand recognition as an innovative industry leader. We are dedicated to providing high-performance displays that are at the forefront of leading-edge display technology. Contact us at 1-705-328-2992 for Canadian service and at 1-800-267-9491 for U.S. service.

Multifunction Displays for Your Boat

Posted on: August 23, 2016

On both recreational and commercial marine vessels, multifunction displays offer many advantages.

With advances in technology, multifunction displays are now capable of handling most or all of a boat’s navigational requirements. Radar, sonar, GPS, fish finders, engine control, sensors, and other functions can all be integrated with or controlled through multifunction displays.

Multifunction displays offer obvious advantages when used on boats. However, the technology of these displays has progressed to the point where they are more usable, accessible, and advantageous for boat owners and operators than ever before. Rugged marine multifunction displays offer even more benefits than older types of navigational displays.

Advantages of Rugged Multifunction Displays

Rugged multifunction displays are built to last and offer consistent use in harsh environments, which include the typical marine environment. With a rugged display, boat operators can be ensured in the quality and consistency of the equipment they are using.

Sunlight Readability

Rugged displays have sunlight readability, ensuring that they can be used in daytime weather conditions. Using optically bonded glass, LED backlighting, and other techniques, rugged multifunction displays are fully readable in even the brightest lighting conditions. Regular displays can be washed out in bright light, making it difficult or impossible to use the devices properly.

Water Resistance

In marine environments particularly, it is important for electronics and other devices to be water-resistant or waterproof. Multifunction displays are designed to be waterproof, offering IP 67/68 sealed protection that ensures that they are resistant against water damage and can be used in wet environments, including in all weather conditions.

Extreme-Temperature Resistance

In marine environments, there can be extreme fluctuations in temperature. Traditional navigational displays can be susceptible to damage from moisture and can stop working or break down when used in extremes of temperature. Rugged multifunction displays come with extended operational temperature ranges that ensure they can be used in extremes of weather, both hot and cold. As well, these displays are sealed, protecting against damage from moisture.

Multiple Inputs

Multifunction displays can also feature multiple inputs that ensure consistent use in all marine environments and applications. When using any navigational display on a recreational boat or commercial vessel, compatibility needs to be ensured. With multiple inputs, multifunction displays can offer increased versatility in a range of applications.

Increased Durability

Rugged multifunction displays come inside a sealed, rugged chassis that is resistant to damage from physical force, weather conditions, and wear and tear. In fact, these multifunction displays can provide a decade of consistent use, compared to non-rugged models that typically only last less than two years. Rugged displays are the most durable, long-lasting option available for marine applications.

Consistent, Reliable Use

Perhaps the biggest advantage that these rugged multifunction displays offer is that they provide consistent, reliable use. When used in marine environments, boat operators do not have to worry that their display will break down, malfunction, or be rendered unusable or un-viewable, which can compromise safety and cause other major difficulties.

Looking for the Right Multifunction Display?

Nauticomp Inc. has been a leading provider of rugged displays for marine, military, and industrial applications for over 20 years. We have decades of experience designing, engineering, and manufacturing displays and monitors for use in harsh, outdoor environments. Our waterproof, sunlight-readable multifunction displays are the most durable and versatile monitors for marine environments. We also offer custom designs, building individualized displays to meet our clients’ needs.

Do you need a display for a commercial application? Nauticomp Inc. is an established display manufacturer with worldwide brand recognition as an innovative industry leader. We are dedicated to providing high-performance displays that are at the forefront of leading-edge display technology. Contact us at 1-705-328-2992 for Canadian service and at 1-800-267-9491 for U.S. service.

Waterproof Touchscreen Monitor & Displays

Posted on: May 12, 2016

waterproof touchscreen monitorFor marine, military, and industrial purposes, where the most rugged technology is typically required, waterproof touchscreen computers are commonly used. Waterproof touchscreen monitor displays are a premier technological solution, allowing for ease of use in a range of outdoor environments. Traditional monitors available to consumers do not have the ruggedness or capability to be used in many industrial applications or harsh outdoor environments, making more advanced solutions a necessity.

Waterproof Touchscreen Computer

Waterproof touch screen monitors are designed and engineered to be used in the harshest outdoor environments. Consumer-grade technology can function fine in typical indoor settings, such as offices or control rooms, but when used outdoors, they can be easily damaged or destroyed when exposed to the elements.

Waterproof displays and monitors are fully capable of functioning in outdoor weather conditions, marine environments, and industrial settings. These monitors are designed to remain fully operational when exposed to water and wet conditions, allowing the technology to be used both outdoors and for harsh industrial purposes. In fact, IP67/68 sealed waterproof monitors can be submerged in water for periods of time without sustaining damage.

For industrial purposes, computers often have to be used for very specific and demanding purposes, which means they require simpler designs and greater ease of use. Water-resistant touchscreens minimize the need for computer accessories, increase functionality, and can be used in a wider variety of applications.

There are other features common with these touchscreen PCs, including being dustproof- and waterproof-sealed, possessing a rugged chassis frame, and sunlight readability, among others. There are many different monitors available for varying purposes and applications.

Genesis Series Display

Genesis series displays have been designed for use in marine and military applications. Genesis displays are an economical and effective solution, built to stringent IP67 standards, ensuring they can be used in the harshest marine conditions. Along with the touchscreen display, Genesis displays are sunlight-readable and have an extended temperature range and slim case design. They are an economical solution for marine, military, and industrial purposes.

Signature II Series

One of the more prestigious models available, the Signature II series of waterproof displays can be used in the harshest conditions and environments. These displays are IP67 sealed, ensuring use in all marine conditions, and feature sunlight readable displays with zero to 100% deep-dimming capability, ensuring they can be used in almost any lighting conditions. These waterproof LED monitors feature LED backlighting, increasing efficiency and reducing power draw on all levels.

Glass Bridge Display

Glass Bridge displays feature the industry’s largest screen in the smallest chassis size, allowing for greater range of use in different environments. Glass Bridge displays are built with a rugged, baked-on, powder-coated chassis, increasing durability and resistance. Optically enhanced bonded glass ensure readability in bright, daylight conditions.

Hammer Displays

Hammer displays are a premier line of military-grade displays for use in the most demanding of applications. With high shock resistance, military touch glass, an “all weather” touchscreen, and an operational temperature range of -20 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius, Hammer displays are some of the most rugged and durable on the market. They are IP67/68 sealed, ensuring the highest degree of waterproof capability. Hammer displays can also be customized to meet individual requirements and specifications.

Benefits of Waterproof Touch Screen Monitors

Waterproof touchscreen LCD displays can be used outdoors, resisting damage from weather conditions (e.g. snow, rainfall) and marine environments. Sealed waterproof displays are also resistant against dust, debris, and small particulates, making them perfect for use in industrial settings. Waterproof monitors also often have other rugged capabilities, including powder-coated chassis, extended operational temperature ranges, and sunlight readability.

Regular computers are easily destroyed with outdoor use or while in industrial settings. When you use a waterproof touchscreen, you ensure that your computer is durable and can be used for a wider range of purposes. For many marine, military, and industrial applications, these displays are a necessity.

Looking for a waterproof touchscreen that can meet your needs? Nauticomp Inc. is an established display manufacturer with worldwide brand recognition as an innovative industry leader. We are dedicated to providing high-performance displays that are at the forefront of leading-edge display technology. Contact us at 1-705-328-2992 for Canadian service or at 1-800-267-9491 for U.S. service.

Nauticomp Inc Genesis Series Displays

Posted on: May 27, 2011

Our new waterproof, sunlight readable multi-functional Genesis Series Displays offer a cost effective, rugged solution suitable for all environmental conditions. A slim case design allows for installation in tight spaces. Efficient LED backlight technology reduces power draw at all levels. Our Dim to Red feature makes the Genesis Series Displays ideal for night operation. Available in 15” & 19” models with 2 inputs, 1 DVI & 1 VGA.

More info: www.nauticomp.com or call 1+705.328.2992.

How to Choose and Configure Marine LED Displays?

Posted on: May 5, 2011

ONTARIO, CANADA – Advancements in technology require builders and owners to give careful consideration to properly fit LED displays on the bridge, according to marine displays manufacturer Nauticomp Inc.

“While displays with mechanical controls and dials on the unit are still available, more yacht builders are moving to the clean look of compact, all-glass displays with external remote keypads to control the functions,” said Nauticomp Inc President Ryan Moore.

For new builds and refits, builders and owners are choosing all-glass displays, like the Nauticomp Glass Bridge® thin edge displays with Multi-Display Commander external remote controls (shown above).

However, beyond the look and feel, there are a number of other things to consider when choosing and configuring LED displays for the bridge. Nauticomp Inc has the following recommendations.

Choosing Marine Displays

• Determine which inputs will be required (computer, navnet system, cameras, television etc.).

• Determine the helm space available and how many display units you would require.

• Ambient lighting? The helm glass area in the pilothouse or open bridge application with bright colors surrounding the helm will dictate what brightness and contrast levels are required for the helm displays.

• Night Vision? If the vessel will be used at night, determine the dimming levels and features that will be require (typically dimming down to black is preferable). A dim-to-red screen feature is a bonus for the Captain that travels at night. It allows the user to keep brightness level a little higher without distracting the Captain’s forward vision.

• Equipment Redundancy? Ensure that all video sources are divided between the monitors on the helm; this way in the event of a failure, one of the other displays will show the pertinent information that will be require to navigate.

• Display mounting? Try to avoid mounting the unit on a flat (desk type) surface pointing straight up. The images are optimized when viewed straight on the display. Bonded Glass does improve side viewing angles substantially, but top and bottom angles are typically dependent on the type of LCD panel used in the display.

Configuring Marine Displays

• Does the display need to be waterproof for an exterior application? Typically all marine applications will endure salt and corrosion- waterproof displays are protected from these elements and will last longer.

• Source video resolutions? Check the resolution from your sources to ensure that the display will show the resolution that your source outputs.

• Cable routing? To ensure that the video cables will not be susceptible to AC noise or signal loss from long cable runs.

• Power requirements? Typically DC (12V or 24V) is preferred, on a constant power source.

For more information about Nauticomp marine LED displays, visit www.nauticomp.com or call 1+705.328.2992.