SPERRY VISIONMASTER FT RADAR

The VisionMaster FT Radar/ARPA is the heir to the Sperry Marine BridgeMaster series of radar products, which have established an unmatched reputation for reliability and performance with more than 18,000 units delivered worldwide. With VisionMaster FT, Sperry Marine moves the bar to an even higher standard. The result is the world’s most dependable and advanced series of high-performance radars, providing the ultimate in safe navigation and situation awareness.

Type-Approved Performance

VisionMaster FT Radars are fully Type Approved to all applicable international standards, including:

• IEC/EN 60936-1 (Shipborne Radar) and -2 (Shipborne Radar for High-Speed Craft)
  
  
• IEC/EN 60872-1 (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA))
  
  
• IEC/EN 60945 (Marine Navigation Equipment) Upgrade versions of VisionMaster FT will exceed the full requirements of the new Shipborne Radar performance standard (IEC62388) that came into force in 2008.

Advanced Clutter Suppression

VisionMaster FT Radars incorporate ClearVision as a standard feature. This sophisticated automatic clutter suppression technology makes it easier for watchstanders to identify small weak targets in the presence of sea or rain clutter without manually adjusting gain or clutter controls.

Target Acquistion

VisionMaster FT Radars automatically acquire and track up to 100 targets at relative speeds up to 150 knots. Targets can be acquired by either two guard zones or an operator-configured footprint area. AIS-selected target acquisition (up to 100 targets) is also provided as an option.

Interswitching

VisionMaster FT Radars provide digital controlled interswitching to interface up to six transceivers to up to six displays.

Compatibility Duel-Channel Option

The new VisionMaster FT workstations are fully compatible with BridgeMaster antenna and transceiver configurations, and can easily be retrofitted with existing BridgeMaster installations. A full stand-alone console or a kit for installation of the electronics in existing cabinetry is available.

Ease of Installation

The VisionMaster FT radars are designed for easy low-cost installation and commissioning. A serial data format is used to communicate between the transceiver and workstation, minimizing cable runs. Commissioning is accomplished through a series of intuitive full-screen menu prompts.

Dual-Channel capability integrates data from two transceivers for display at a single screen, providing unsurpassed situational awareness.

Standard Features

• Flat-screen high-resolution TFT display
• Complete ARPA functionality
• Interswitching
• ClearVision automatic clutter suppression
• Improved small target detection
• VDR and AIS interfaces
• Tracks up to 100 radar and AIS targets
• Multi-layer user-created radar maps and voyage plans
• Multi-purpose display window for user selectable information
• iUSB storage device port
• Basic Control Panel with ergonomic trackball control
• Online Operator’s Manual including innovative iHelp functions

Options

 

• Dual Channel feature permits data from two separate transceivers to be integrated for display on a single screen
  
• Interface kit for BridgeMaster II Antenna / Transceiver configuration
• Upgradeable to ChartRadar
• Enhanced and Advanced Control Panels
• Upgrade kits to TotalWatch Multi-function workstation (i.e., ECDIS, etc.)
• Electronics kit configuration for fitting into a third-party console
• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) display window