SI-TEX Explorer NavPro w/Wi-Fi – No GPS Antenna

SI-TEX Explorer NavPro | Modular Wi-Fi Navigation Authority

SI-TEX Explorer NavPro addresses the requirement for flexible, black-box style navigation by providing a high-speed processor hub with integrated Wi-Fi for remote display mirroring and control. By utilizing a “No GPS Antenna” configuration, the system mitigates hardware redundancy for vessels with existing NMEA 2000 position sensors, focusing instead on surgical chart rendering and radar integration. This engineering focus ensures that professional mariners can customize their bridge layout, leveraging the NavPro’s ability to output high-resolution HDMI video to any marine-grade monitor for expansive situational awareness.

Beyond its modular architecture, the Explorer NavPro features dual C-MAP 4D chart slots for redundant data access. In demanding littoral conditions, it is vital to ensure the external GPS source is configured for a high update rate (10Hz or greater) to maintain the fluidity of the chart orientation. System performance relies on power stability; don’t share the unit’s power lead with high-draw winch motors, as transient voltage drops can interfere with the Wi-Fi handshake and the high-speed data rendering of the C-MAP vector charts during complex maneuvers.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Modular Charting Engine (Black-Box style).
• Connectivity: Integrated Wi-Fi for mobile/tablet mirroring.
• GPS: External Antenna Required (Supports NMEA 0183/2000).
• Mapping: Dual C-MAP 4D microSD slots for global coverage.
• Video: HDMI Output for high-definition monitor integration.
• Networking: NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 dual-protocol support.
• Protection: Ruggedized chassis for below-deck or console mounting.