A basic desk PC is enough if it is placed in dry clean area and if it has the configuration below. You can add a specific screen designed for outside use.
Specific computers for marine environement use are also available. You can easily find them at our retailers. Here.
Configuration required :
- Supported operating systems Windows VISTA, Seven, 8 (except RT) or 10.
- Screen 1024X768 minimum.
- NMEA 0183 connection via port COM or UDP
- Dedicated USB slot for the dongle
- CD reader for software installation
- DVD reader for C-Map charts installation
- Dedicated graphic memory : 256 Mo min
OptimaPro :
- CPU 1.5GHz
- RAM 2GB
- Hard Disk 2GB of free memory
First Range :
- CPU 1.5GHz
- RAM 2GB
- Hard Disk 2 GB of free memory
Standard Range :
- CPU 2GHz
- RAM 2GB
- Hard Disk 2.5 GB of free memory
Pro Range :
- CPU 2GHz
- RAM 2GB
- Hard Disk 4GB of free memory
Regarding the connexion to the instruments, you need a NMEA interface with RS232 output or USB port with adaptor.