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SAM Electronics GmbH

L-3 SAM Electronics, a major supplier of integrated navigation and other assemblies to megayachts, will feature its latest Multipilot Platinum system at its stand in the Darse Sud Tent (Stand QS57) at the 20th Monaco Yacht Show, running September 22–25. The system combines radar, ECDIS, conning and automatic steering control functions into a single, compact workstation. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/132148/image/large-00dc3c6f6748c132712580cf4879fa65.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132148">Capable of tracking up to 100 radar and 1,000 AIS targets, the all-purpose Multipilot Platinum system also acts as a key component of SAM’s latest NACOS Platinum series of integrated navigation, automation and control systems, featuring standardised consoles and operating networks. The Multipilot system’s ECDIS capability includes chart maintenance based on real-time updates and dynamic licensing. It is easy to operate via either a trackball or a functional radar keyboard and includes a built-in radar interswitch and VDR operation among its many features. Additionally, the LAN-based system is easily upgradable via a software licence. This extends its exceptional versatility to include on-screen NAVTEX updates, tidal and current information, a remote maintenance capability, an integrated conning page and an output for conning displays. As part of a NACOS Platinum configuration, it can also be extended to display and control vessel automation applications. SAM Electronics Ulrich Röhrl +49 (0)40 8825 2110 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sam-electronics.de/">www.sam-electronics.de</a>

L-3 SAM Electronics at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

SAM Electronics, an L-3 Communications company, announced today the release of its newest Vessel Control System, the NACOS (Navigation Automation Control System) Platinum Series, a complete series of next-generation navigation, automation and control systems. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/129567/image/large-5a54c06746db79d9478a2c67228af62b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129567">Jointly developed by SAM Electronics, Lyngsø Marine of Denmark and L-3 Valmarine of Norway, the series provides the full range of functionality for vessels of all types and sizes and offers unprecedented levels of usability and scalability. The NACOS Platinum Series products will be on display for the first time at the SAM Electronics’ stand at Europort in Rotterdam from November 3-6, 2009. The entire suite of NACOS Platinum Series is based on identical components and utilizing a common network supporting the complete portfolio of Radarpilot, Ecdispilot, Trackpilot, Conning displays as well as the Alarm, Monitoring and Control System, Propulsion Control, Power Management Systems and more. The combination of networked architecture and use of modular components ensures unprecedented levels of system scalability. Based on the new platform, solutions can range from a small alarm system or a stand-alone ECDIS, up to very large and complex configurations for highly advanced ships. Moreover, any system can be easily expanded, upgraded or modified to provide increased functionality. The versatility of the NACOS Platinum Series is illustrated by the new IP-radar, which by direct connection to the ship’s IP network enables the complete radar image to be accessible from any workstation. Similarly, the ECDIS display can be made available for viewing in an engine control room, in the Captain’s office, or in public rooms of the ship. A key concept of the NACOS Platinum Series products is that all products are developed according to User Centered Design principles. Building on SAM Electronics’ 50-years of expertise, and that of leading international Human Factors institute, a very ambitious collaborative design process has been undertaken resulting in a Human Machine Interface (HMI) which is intuitive, transparent and completely consistent across the full range of products. The result is a system which is efficient and satisfactory to use and by providing unrivalled overview and simplicity of operation, the system enables the crew to concentrate on operating the ship safely without any undue distraction or stress. Other main advantages of the NACOS Platinum Series, with its system-wide use of standardized hardware and software components, include significantly improved quality and reliability of systems. Similarly, maintenance requirements are greatly simplified with a much-reduced need for spare parts, while continuity of operation is assured by extensive self-monitoring facilities supported by online diagnostics. SAM Electronics <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sam-electronics.de">www.sam-electronics.de</a>

SAM Electronics introduces new NACOS Platinum series vessel control system

SAM Electronics, an L-3 Communications company will feature a wide range of system solutions at this year's MYS 2008 and is exhibiting at the tent Darse Sud, QS 45, its advanced Multipilot 1100 all-purpose navigation system combining ARPA radar, ECDIS, conning and automatic steering control functions controlled via an award-winning design console. Available as console or desktop versions and combining navigation and collision avoidance operations via a single workstation, the system provides correlated views of planned and real situations for improved effectiveness and safety of all navigational tasks. Systems typically also form an integral part of SAM Electronics’ established series of NACOS integrated navigation command systems featuring radar-controlled track-keeping, variants of which are already operational aboard superyachts such as Amevi and Alfa Nero built by oceAnco in Holland, and Samar, a five-deck 76m assembly completed by Devonport Yachts in the UK. SAM Electronics is a leading supplier of electronic and electrical industry equipment to the maritime industry and is currently also engaged in providing state-of-the-art automation and electrical propulsion systems as well as sophisticated IT networks for a number of prestigious projects worldwide. To learn more about SAM Electronics, please visit the company's web site at <a href="http://www.sam-electronics.de">www.sam-electronics.de</a>.

SAM Electronics at MYS

<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/98">Amevi</a>, a new 80m superyacht built by Oceanco at its Alblasserdam yard, has been equipped with an advanced NACOS 64-5 integrated navigation command bridge system and associated package equipment jointly supplied by Rotterdam-based SAM Electronics Nederland and Alewijnse of Nijmegen. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123047/image/large-6c8479d275844f2ba74342c1f010e119.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123047">Featuring combined radar-based steering and track control as well as Ecdis functions and particularly high levels of fail-safe redundancy, the bridge system basically comprises dual Multipilot 1100 multifunction systems for radar, conning and electronic charting operations supported by a Trackpilot 1100 and a Chartpilot 1100 Ecdis for provision of planning, track and map data; secondary Chartpilot 1100 display units have also been fitted to the vessel’s tender bay and garage in addition to the owner and captain cabins. Using a track ball-controlled monitor, a further key innovation is a facility for switching between conning displays and those of subsidiary systems such as navigation lights, deck lighting, windshield wipers and stabilisers. The NACOS system is supported by a comprehensive range of navaid sensors and sub-assemblies which include a specially developed conning control unit for operation of navigation lights, bow and stern thruster, outside lighting and window wipers. Also supplied and fitted is an extensive series of GMDSS communications equipment with remote handsets together with Debeg SSAS (Ship Security Alert System), Epirb and SART units. Project <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67">Y702</a>, an 82m Oceanco superyacht, has been equipped also with a NACOS 64-5 system. SAM Electronics’ NACOS bridge systems are currently in widespread service aboard commercial vessels and cruiseships and are now being increasingly sought by luxury yacht owners, configurations having recently been commissioned for other major newbuilding projects in Australia, Dubai, Germany and Singapore.Photo courtesy of Oceanco