Outboard Motor Replacement Gauges with Color Touch Screen Features Dual Engine Instrumentation, Fuel Management and Optional Remote Switching Module
Large color digital instrument panel replaces existing gauge clusters for popular outboard engines. Sunlight readable touch screen provides Graphic display of instrumentation for diesel and gasoline engines along with remote controlled switching up to 15 amps. Networking options enable access over internet and wireless devices.
(PRWEB) June 4, 2009 -- Owners of Yamaha, Honda and Mercury outboards now have a color multi-function gauge replacement for their existing OEM instrumentation units. Chetco Digital Instruments has released a new version of its SeaGauge series for upgrading existing popular outboards. Labeled SeaGauge G12Ci, this 5.7" sunlight viewable color gauge cluster provides full instrumentation for single and dual outboard installations. The compact integrated single unit design provides tachometers, temperature, voltage, fuel, and trim for up to two engines while utilizing existing dashboard wire harness. Expansion features allow adding fuel flow management and remote switching via separate modules.
SeaGauge G12Ci Color Instrument Panel
SeaGauge G12Ci™ is a 5.7" sunlight viewable color touch screen display offering a selection of user configurable gauges and switches. Incorporating vivid 3D color graphics, the SeaGauge G12Ci allows users to create 10 critical engine instrumentation functions including fluid levels, engine temperatures, pressures, trim positions, voltages, current, tachometers, and more - warning of harmful operating conditions before engine damage occurs. The new fuel flow function allows users to monitor consumption with a variety of customizable 3D color graphic displays.
The 5.7" color touch panel has room to display all instrumentation required for single or dual engines on one screen. SeaGauge G12Ci gives current outboard users the ability to migrate to a color display while utilizing OEM dashboard footprint and wiring plus adding fuel flow data and remote switching all in a compact unit. Up to 10 user defined gauge layouts can be designed with the included vDash PC software. Individual High/Low alarms can be programmed for each gauge with both audio and visual indicators. The unit allows customers to add remote switching of up to 12 circuits with the optional SeaSwitch remote relay box.
"Customers now have a color multi-function gauge replacement option for their outboards with increased functionality" According to Joe Burke CTO for the company. Yamaha, Honda and Mercury gauge clusters can fail over time. Chetco Digital displays make it easy for boat owners to replace their existing gauges while improving performance and adding features.
"Our built-in USB interface allows users to data log engine performance and review at a later time on their PC using supplied vDash software. With concerns for high fuel prices, smart engine monitoring systems are becoming more popular to increase performance and lower operating costs" Commented CDI President Steve James.
Burke continued, "We have taken the functions of our popular SeaGauge and Remote Sensor products and combined them into a single compact package for easy replacement or upgrade of existing OEM units". A large sunlight viewable color touch display and built-in electrical interfaces to tachometers and fuel flow senders give customers many more features over existing OEM units. The sealed ABS plastic case provide for flush mount installation while resisting the effects of moisture and exposure to the elements. By adding a separate 12 function sealed relay module to the touch display, user defined switches can be monitored and activated up to 150 feet away. "Our experience with outboard instrumentation has allowed use to create a system with increased functionality and features while maintaining the same general dashboard layout", Burke added. He continued "Customers can use the same wire harness and senders for ease of installation and reduced costs".
The SeaGauge G12Ci includes an USB interface port to allow for field upgrade of unit graphics and firmware. A limitless number of display themes and gauge graphic styles can be downloaded from the internet and copied directly to the unit. A serial interface port provides expansion options including remote switching and network interface for viewing and remote data logging.
SeaGauge G12Ci is available in a rugged weather-resist black ABS case that can be flush mounted for use in marine environments. For automotive/RV users, the 5.7" color display can be used to replace an entire dashboard while still providing all stock instrumentation and switching functions.
The SeaGauge G12Ci is bundled with the company's vDash software program which allows users to customize the unit by picking from a selection of graphic display options and arranging one of several pages quickly accessed via the touch panel interface. Using the software tool on a Windows XP or Vista platform attached via USB interface, users can compose summary instrumentation screens with additional more detailed formats as desired. The program provides for sensor calibration thereby allowing the system to fit into virtually any application.
Pricing starts at $995 for the SeaGauge G12Ci™ unit. The separate vSwitch Remote unit can be added to the system for $595. Other configurations and network options are also available.
For more information on SeaGauge G12Ci™ and other Chetco Digital Instruments products, and where to buy, see our web site at www.chetcodigital.com or call 541 661 2051
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