Simrad GB60 Glass Bridge - The World's most flexible navigation system!
Designed to provide owners of large yachts with a total overview of their surroundings and complete control of the vessel, the Simrad GB60 Glass Bridge promises unparalleled flexibility and superior performance through high design values and the use of powerful technology. The flexibility of the system enables the user to configure more than 12 monitors in different ways and with any combination of applications. Vector charts, photos, radars, nav info, raster charts, 3D, Video inputs and much more may be displayed, all at an exceptionally high resolution for even clearer information on the screens.
3D - Advanced 3D presentation
With the GB60's 3D generator you can display a long range of customized views, both off and on shore. The dynamic 3D image may be overlaid by a vector chart (chart draping) to bring the landscape alive. Depth contours will also make more sense in this view. Several 3D vessel model types can be selected to fit your boat type. The appearance of the sky, water and terrain may be configured to match the time of day.
Chart/Photo - Full flexibility with synchronized charts and photos.
The GB60 is capable of displaying vector charts and satellite photos side by side and over/underor mixed together. You can set the mixing grade between
the electronic chart and the photo for an amazing effect unique to the GB60. an amazing effect unique to the GB60 The boat is then overlaid showing position, routes and marks all actually on the photo.
Radar
Dual speed radars with virtually unlimited target tracking Each GB60 black box can control up to two Simrad RA60 series radars. The system can also utilize more radars when several GB60s are networked. The RA60 is a dedicated GB60 radar series connecting directly to the GB60 black box via Ethernet. All the RA60 radar functions are controlled on the display via the KM60 keyboard or other GB60 dedicated operating units. Get the speed, course, collision warning from other vessels, and see them graphically with vectors relative to your own boat.
Radar overlay
Radar overlaid on a chart ensures better safety. With Simrad's special radar overlay you can double check chart information in real time and confirm navigation marks and buoys in the chart with the radar echos. Distinguish if the echo is a mark or another vessel, and acquire and track the other vessel right on the chart to secure your own safe passage. Split the screen(s) to show the situation from different angles like North up, Course up, Leg up and/or Heading up for correct interpretation. The GB60 also features "Auto Range" which will synchronize the range between the radar and the chartplotter.
Split Screen
Each Simrad GB60 Glass Bridge black box can control up to four video inputs. You can connect one or more Simrad supplied stainless steel, waterproof, day & night, high resolution cameras as well as the boat’s entertainment system and any other application with a composite video output.
We have developed a new series of "Glass Bridge Monitors" available in 12", 15", and 19". These monitors are not only better performing than ever, they are also 25% "smaller" than other monitors on the market today. This means that with a Simrad "Glass Bridge Sunlight Viewable Display" you can fit a 19" monitor where you previously had a typical 15" installed. The Glass Bridge Monitors come in two versions: Standard or with a frame for easier flush mount.
Simrad RB60 Black Box
Handling all the information and graphics possible in the GB60 is very demanding, but through a powerful dual processor system, this black box is built to meet high end client’s needs. Since the GB60 is SimNet and NMEA2000 compatible, interfacing it i.e. to a Simrad GPS and Autopilot is extremely easy. The system is also expandable for future planned hardware and software functions.
Simrad GB60 Glass Bridge Standard with outputs for three monitors
Connect three monitors in combination between VGA (standard) DVI (digital) and SVHS (television) video outputs.
RA60 - GB60’s own radar series
Up to two RA60 series radars may be connected to each GB60 black box simultaneously. The series consists of two black box models: RB50 (4kW Radar Box) and RB60.
Connecting GB60 to stand alone radars
On larger yachts the need for a type approved (IMO) radar may arise. With RSI you can directly connect a Simrad stand alone radar* for radar overlay and target tracking. *In this configuration the "external" radar is operated separately and/or by the GB60.