New Marine HMI Display is Easy to Read in Direct Sunlight

The new DNV-approved EXTER T150-bl-sr 15-inch touch screen unit from Beijer Electronics is a reliable, robust and easy-to-use HMI that is equally at home on an offshore oil platform, in the engine room of a ship or on the bridge of a luxury yacht or pleasure cruiser.

Available in the UK from M.A.C Solutions (UK) Ltd, this new addition to Beijer’s existing EXTER range of HMIs is the first of three black sun-readable models, with a 10-inch and 7-inch touch screen version being launched later in the year.

Andy Thorogood, Sales Manager at M.A.C Solutions comments: “The EXTER T150-bl-sr is based on Beijer’s award-winning EXTER HMI but now tailored to suit the demands of the marine and offshore environments. The new sun-readable model offers the same functionality and intuitive configuration software that comes with the standard EXTER series, but with an elegant sun-readable display, which provides excellent viewing performance, even in direct sunlight.”

The unit has an appealing black, powder-coated, aluminium frame and housing that provides protection to IP66, while also reducing reflected glare and adding an elegant, aesthetic feel to the HMI. As Thorogood points out: “Unpredictable maritime light conditions can often limit the effectiveness of other operator panels, but the EXTER sun-readable panel is actually easier to read in direct sunlight.”

The EXTER T150-bl-sr is the perfect choice for round-the-clock nautical use. “The EXTER T150-bl-sr features a clear, high-resolution screen, TFT display for optimal viewing and a 100% dimmable backlight to ensure the best possible night-time vision, making it the perfect all-weather, 24-hour a day HMI solution,” adds Thorogood.

The EXTER T150-bl-sr is tested and approved by the major nautical classification societies, including DNV and Germanischer Lloyd, and also supports NMEA 0183 and is fully interoperable with all major automation brands.

For more information on Beijer’s range of marine operator panels and HMIs, please visit www.marinehmi.com or contact the M.A.C Solutions UK sales department on 01527 592 999 or email sales@mac-solutions.co.uk .