GPS SHIPMATE RS 5700 DISPLAY UNIT DENMARK
Shipmate RS 5700 GPS Display Unit
BRAND: SHIPMATE
MPN: RS 5700
MODEL: RS 5700
SERIAL NO: 4917301.010
MADE IN DENMARK
REF NO: 0183
TYPE: WIRED
COLOR: BLACK
The SHIPMATE RS 5700 is a robust and highly reliable marine GPS navigation system from the renowned Danish manufacturer, SHIPMATE. Designed during an era when durability and core functionality were paramount, the RS 5700 earned a reputation as a workhorse for commercial vessels, fishing boats, and serious recreational sailors. It represents the peak of pre-multifunction display (MFD) technology, offering precise positioning and essential navigation data in a single, dedicated unit.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
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Manufacturer & Origin: SHIPMATE, Denmark – a brand synonymous with high-quality, no-nonsense marine electronics.
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Display: High-contrast, monochrome (typically amber or green) CRT or early LCD screen. Designed for excellent readability in all lighting conditions, including direct sunlight.
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GPS Receiver: 12-channel parallel receiver for fast acquisition and reliable tracking of satellites.
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Position Accuracy: Differential GPS (DGPS) ready. When connected to a DGPS beacon receiver, it provides enhanced accuracy, typically down to 5-10 meters.
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Navigation Functions:
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Waypoint Management: Store and manage hundreds of waypoints.
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Route Planning: Create and edit complex routes with multiple waypoints.
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Steering Guidance: Provides clear Cross-Track Error (XTE), Bearing, and Range to Destination information.
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Alarms: Anchor watch, arrival, off-course, and proximity waypoint alarms.
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Data Interfaces: Equipped with standard NMEA 0183 data outputs. This allows it to interface seamlessly with other onboard equipment such as:
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Radar: To show GPS position and waypoints on a radar screen.
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Chart Plotters: To feed position data.
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Autopilots: For precise navigation steering.
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AIS Receivers: (Via compatible interfaces).
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Echo Sounders & Fish Finders.
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Construction: Built to withstand the harsh marine environment, featuring a heavy-duty, waterproof housing.
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Power Supply: Standard 12/24V DC marine power.
