SOB is a Windows PC-based navigation program which, when loaded with C-MAP charts and connected to a
GPS gives real-time on-screen chart positioning and details such as speed and heading.
Key Benefits & Features:
Turn your computer and GPS into a Chartplotter using C-Map Charts, and
Software-On-Board.
Software-On-Board is a Windows navigation program which, when loaded with
C-MAP charts and connected to a GPS, gives real-time on-screen chart
positioning and advanced navigation calculations, displayed in easily understood
data panels. Automating and simplifying the process of planning, piloting and
navigation.
Just add a GPS antenna, and use your existing C-Map charts with a USB Card
Reader to read NT, Max and SD C-Maps.
The GPS pinpoints your precise position on the Earth's surface, Software-On-
Board then locates the most appropriate chart from your digital chart portfolio
according to the scale and displays it all in a seamless, clear and simple
graphical manner on the computer screen.
THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS A FILE DOWNLOAD. AFTER PURCHASE YOU WILL RECEIVE A WELCOME LETTER AND LICENCE KEY. ALL DETAILS OF YOUR PURCHASE AND HOW TO MAKE SOB WORK INSTANTLY ARE IN THIS LETTER.
NOTE: AFTER PURCHASE YOU WILL RECEIVE A WELCOME LETTER AND INSTRUCTIONS ON DOWNLOADING YOUR SOFTWARE & LICENSE KEY. ORDER BELOW.
Features:
- Designed for Touch-Screen use (additional functionality for mouse
users)
- Real-time tracking of ship's position and velocity directly on the chart
- Easy chart panning, zooming and level changing
- Tracking of AIS* targets
- Tracking of ARPA Radar* targets
- Visual analysis of wind* direction and strength and advanced optimum
upwind sailing tools
- Extensive detail on all chart objects (depths, lights, ports, facilities etc)
- Configurable Anti-Grounding function
- Location specific tide predictions with daily graphs and easy date picker
- One-touch range and bearing lines
- Comprehensive route planning and tracking
- Autopilot* control when tracking a route
- Automatic search route creation (grid or circular)
- Comprehensive Man-Over-Board feature
- Talking PilotAward winning C-Map vector cartography providing global
coverage
- Navigate using Routes and Waypoints
- 3D view
- Points of interest
- Animated tides
- GRIB files support
- Tidal range graphs
- Layline display from boat and waypoint
- Read/write C-Map UserCards
- Dead-reckoning mode (including dead reckoning true-wind)
- Voyage replay function
- Plus, much, much more!
* Appropriate hardware devices required
Chart Compatibility:
- C-Map MAX/PC Wide and Megawide Chart CD's
- C-Map NT+/PC Wide Chart CD's
- C-Map MAX C-Cards, MAX SD Cards or NT+ C-Card Chart Cartridges
(requires C-Map USB Multi Media Card Reader).
The above C-Map products are available from Marine Direct Australia.
FEATURES
STANDARD SOB
PROFESSIONAL SOB
Cartridge & CD / DVD Charts
YES
YES
MAX Charts
YES
YES
NT+ Charts
YES
YES
Target Limit (AIS, ARPA, DSC, WAN, MAN
200
Unlimited ***
Waypoint Limit
500
Unlimited **
Manual Target Entry
NO
YES
Autopilot Control
YES
YES
I/F with AIS Transponder / Receiver
YES
YES
I/F with Wind Instruments
YES
YES
I/F with DSC & ARPA
NO
YES
Multiplexed Output (Serial)
YES
YES
Multiplexed Output (TCP / IP)
NO
YES
Past Track Logging
YES
YES
AutoRoute Creation
YES †
YES
WAN / LAN Connection
NO
YES
Data Dampening & Calibrating
YES
YES
Waypoint List Export (CSV, XML)
YES
YES
C-Map User Card Support
YES
YES
Transfer Waypoints to / from (compatible) GPS
YES
YES
Race Start
YES
YES
Wind Polars
YES †
YES
Talking Pilot
YES
YES
GRIBS
YES
YES
Support for CruzPro Engine & Tank Instruments
YES
YES
Supports V100 Mobilarm PLB & Raymarine Lifetag
YES
YES
“Base Station” mode for vessel tracking systems
NO
YES
Notes:
The imminent new SOB release will include the above benefits in RED † Restrictions apply ** Limited by available computer power, (memory, disc space etc) *** SOB’s limit is set at 2000 simultaneous targets as this is the maximum that is accounted for in the official specifications (ITU-1371) for AIS
NOTE: AFTER PURCHASE YOU WILL RECEIVE A WELCOME LETTER AND INSTRUCTIONS ON DOWNLOADING YOUR SOFTWARE & LICENSE KEY. ORDER BELOW.