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Skipper Bridge Marine KVM Switch with Integrated Multiviewer by ENL Commercial NZ

Skipperbridge Marine KVM

Dave James - September 18, 2023

Take Control of your Wheelhouse!

Custom-designed with the maritime skipper in mind, Skipperbridge is an all-in-one hardware based KVM Multiview Matrix with routing and touch tablet control, with a raft of unique features.

Skipperbridge — Image by: CRALTECH

With superb video colour and clarity, Skipperbridge allows the skipper to prioritise the digital video (display) configuration of the wheelhouse - and take control of the information they need from any point on the bridge with simple quick intuitive touch commands. Full and total control, with no more than 2/3 tablet or mouse gestures for viewing any source on any screen - thereby providing the skipper with ability to quickly access key information they require.

Skipperbridge Marine KVM — Image by: CRALTECH

The skipper can select any specific 'source' information on any specific display monitor in the wheelhouse, either as a single view or as part of a a split/segmented view - with the ability to save 'shortcuts' for favourite configuration layouts (e.g. Steaming, Docking, Anchor, Fishing etc). 

Skipperbridge Marine KVM - Touch Tablet Control — Image by: CRALTECH

Model/Configuration Options

  • 24x24 Input/Output
  • 16x16 Input/Output
  • 16x12 Input/Output
  • 12x12 Input/Output
  • 12x8 Input/Output
  • 8x8 Input/Output
  • 8x4 Input/Output
Skipperbridge Marine KVM — Image by: CRALTECH

Key Features

  • Hardware based (NO PC, NO hard-drive) integrated Multiviewer with free user friendly control software
  • KVM integrated, low processing delay, Up to 8 windows per Screen
  • Control all your Skipperbridge units from same PC or tablet, or add multiple touch control tablets on network  (Tablet can be iPad, Windows, or Android Marine Certified monitor)
  • Changeable output signal (Quad, Dual, Single view from same output card)
  • Up to 8 windows per Screen
  • Switchable resolution output from same output card i.e 4k or 1080 HD
  • User defined on-screen aspect ratio of images (not limited to pre-set aspect ratio) 
  • Selectable Background, border and text colour
  • Energy-efficient and lightweight aluminum design
  • Space-saving, compact Rack mounted box (2RU High)
Skipperbridge - Easy to Configure — Image by: CRALTECH
  • Multiple Skipperbridge units can be networked, and configured for centralised control of all sources and screens via one (or more) trackball/tablets
  • SNMP Protocol (for integration/control of 3rd Party products on the network i.e. Monitors)
  • Dual Skipperbridge control solution option for "failsafe" redundancy operation to enable critical sources to be maintained on the bridge with one unit
  • Inbuilt power redundancy within each individual unit (included at no extra cost, no external power supplies required)
  • Remote access to system for ship support from anywhere globally (depending on vessel's communications provisions)
  • Easy upgrade of system via software (Not hardware) 
  • Manufactured in European Union


Skipperbridge Marine KVM - Redundancy — Image by: CRALTECH

Craltech 

Craltech are a Spanish manufacturer of Professional LCD Monitors, Multiviewers and Broadcast Video related technology. With their solid experience in this industry, Craltech pioneer design, development, and manufacturing of innovative solutions to meet demanding customer requirements. Products are designed and manufactured entirely in their own facilities in Barcelona, paying especial attention at control quality of all development and manufacturing processes. 

Skipperbridge — Image by: CRALTECH

Contact ENL for further information and pricing.

ENL Contact: enquiries@enl.co.nz

Skipperbridge documents available for download on the links below.