The W2K-1 can transmit NMEA 2000 data using TCP and UPD while offering support for conversion to NMEA 0183. However, its voyage data recorder (VDR) means the device can also log a wide variety of vessel data such as position, speed, course, depth, windspeed and engine data. No other product on the market has both these features together, said Actisense.
Phil Whitehurst, CEO of Actisense, said: “Whilst there are several Wi-Fi Gateway’s on the market, we are thrilled to be leading the way when it comes to data logging through Wi-Fi.
“As the way people consume technology continues to advance it’s important that our marine electronics not only respond to but also anticipates these trends.”
Analysis
All data received from the vessel is logged on the W2K-1’s internal micro SD card, which can hold approximately 16 days of data. This data can then be used for later analysis of the voyage.
This logging functionality can be used for a range of different tasks. For example, race boat owners can analyse performance of their vessel following a competition, whilst boat owners can easily create digital logbooks, diagnose network issues or simply share their trip online.
First revealed as a prototype at Metstrade 2018, the W2K-1 has been in development for 18 months.
Actisense is exhibiting at Seawork 2019 on stand PY61.
By Rebecca Jeffrey
