- Augmentation to enhance precision by utilizing SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation System), DGNSS (Differential Global Navigation Satellite System) and SLAS (Sub-meter Level Augmentation Service)
- 10 Hz position update rate (position updated every 0.1 second) making steady own ship position tracking possible
- USB port available on the front panel
Routing data, menu setting, user setting can be exported/imported through USB jump drives.
- Dual configuration for back-up purpose to ensure system availability
Information about waypoints, route and other data set by the operators on one unit can be shared with the other units for functional back-up.
- BAM (Bridge Alert Management) ready
Meets the specific requirements for alerts and interconnection with Bridge Alert Management in IMO MSC.302 (87).
- LAN interface for efficient network integration into a bridge system
The GP-170 is fully Light Weight Ethernet (IEC 61162-450) compatible.
- 5.7" color LCD (with 640 x 480 pixels) for data visualization
- Simplified menu operation
The operator can navigate through the menu tree either by pressing the cursor pad or pressing the corresponding numbers on the numeric keypad to the menu items.
- Enhanced route planning/management function available
- Comprehensive range of voyage information to be incorporated in routes
- Streamlined route creation through combination with an external PC (GPX format)
- Sharing the active route information with ECDIS to supplement the ECDIS route monitoring capability
