Stay safe, stay operational – even when your main system goes down
Inland shipping requires precision, reliability, and 24/7 operational readiness. But even the best-built bridges and wheelhouses need a fallback. The Reliable Back-Up Navigation Package is a PC-based radar and navigation system designed specifically for professional skippers who want a dependable, independent backup in case their primary bridge systems fail, or simply need a second reference while underway. Moreover, it can be used as a primary setup for smaller boats.
This setup combines Furuno’s trusted open array radar with the power of TIMEZERO Navigation software, a dedicated radar interface module, and the advanced SCX-21 satellite compass. Installed on a PC with dedicated displays, this system provides the stability and redundancy required for today’s demanding inland shipping routes.
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Proven radar clarity and long-range visibility – in all conditions
Furuno’s DRS6A-NXT is a 6 kW solid-state Doppler radar with a 4 ft open array antenna*, trusted by professional and commercial vessels worldwide. It delivers crystal-clear targets across a wide range, from close quarters to over 90 nautical miles. Features like Target Analyzer™ highlight approaching targets in red, giving you a visual layer of safety at a glance.
Thanks to RezBoost™ beam sharpening and Fast Target Tracking™, the DRS6A-NXT identifies and monitors nearby traffic with minimal delay, while still operating efficiently and silently.
*Note: If you wish to order a 3.5ft or 6ft open array antenna or a different cable size please contact us at [email protected]
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Professional chart navigation and radar display on your PC
TIMEZERO Navigator is powerful marine navigation software trusted by commercial and inland vessels throughout Europe. Installed directly on a PC, it offers detailed chart plotting, GPS positioning, AIS display, and full radar overlay. With support for vector charts, route planning, radar integration, and more, it's a complete back-up system when primary bridge electronics fail, or a robust secondary reference system when running two displays.
You can easily add a wide range of digital charts to the software, including C-MAP Wide, and Mega-Wide vector charts, allowing you to tailor your navigation coverage based on your sailing region.
Designed for touch or mouse/keyboard input, it gives you the flexibility and customizability of a computer-based navigation system.
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Enables radar control and overlay within TIMEZERO software
This module is essential to connect the DRS6A-NXT radar to your PC and display it inside TIMEZERO Navigator. It allows full radar control directly through the TIMEZERO interface, including gain, range, target trails, Target Analyzer™ overlays, and dual-range views (if enabled in radar).
It transforms your PC from a chart-only display into a fully functional radar station.
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High-stability GNSS compass for inland waters and tight turns
The SCX-21 is an ultra-precise satellite compass providing heading, pitch, roll, heave, and rate of turn. It uses four GNSS antennas and is optimized for both stationary and low-speed situations, making it especially useful for inland shipping where tight maneuvering and high bridge accuracy are essential.
The SCX-21 provides stable heading input to the radar and PC navigation system, ensuring accurate AIS target plotting, radar overlay alignment, and consistent chart tracking.
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This setup delivers professional-level redundancy for inland captains who don’t leave safety to chance. Moreover, it serves a primary setup for smaller boats. With accurate radar, flexible PC-based control, and a satellite compass built for tight turns and bridges, the Reliable Back-Up Navigation Package gives you confidence when your main navigation system isn’t available, or when you simply want more eyes on the water.
