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Kidde Fire Systems SBS- Fire Protection System Kidde Fire Sys- tems announces its new SBS Fire Pro- tection System for marine applications. Developed for use in small to medium sized commercial vessels, the SBS Fire Protection Sys- tem offers high-per- formance, clean agent fire suppression with optimized fire detection, fire sup- pression agent distribution and cylinder placement. It also features a patent-pend- ing thermobulb heat detector, developed to react to the elevated temperature asso- ciated with machinery space fire. The SBS System is suitable for both gas and diesel powered vessels and is offered in two basic configurations: the Sentinel and the Sentinel PRO, both customizable for specific applications. Circle 11 on Reader Service Card Drew Marine Diesel Performance Analyzer Ocean-going vessels require large amounts of fuel to operate, so diesel engine performance is paramount to a ship owner's bottom line. Drew Marine, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., has introduced an upgrade to its diesel perfor- mance monitoring system that improves bottom-line performance for this industry. The Drew Diesel Performance Analyz- er IV (DPA IV) is the latest diesel engine performance innovation from Ashland for the merchant marine industry. Most marine diesel engines operate on lower- quality fuels that can cause ignition delays and incomplete combustion. The DPA IV sys tem relies upon a computer interface with sensors attached to the engine. These sensors capture real-time information pro- viding specific engine analysis traits to the ship's engineer. Circle 12 on Reader Service Card Easy-MarkLabeling Software Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, IL, intro- duces Easy-Mark Labeling Software. The patent pending software simplifies label creation for customer applications such as Network, Panel Building and Construc- tion & Maintenance. Generate labels quickly and easily with new market spe- cific labeling application tools that assist in creating optimum signs, pipe markers and labels for many common labeling applications. Easy-Mark™ saves time and money in creating labels for wire/cable, network components and safety identifi- cation. Circle 13 on Reader Service Card LADD Industries Product Training DVD LADD Industries Inc., exclusive autho- rized U.S. distributor of Deutsch Industri- al Products line of electrical connectors, is now offering a new product training DVD. The DVD provides assembly instruction and product overviews for key Deutsch IPD product lines and LADD value-added products. Training topics include wire crimping, DT, HD 10, HDP20, HD30, and DRC series connec- tors, and accessories. The LADD training DVD allows users to gain an overview and learn proper assembly of the product line. In addition, assembly tips and infor- mation for identifying proper crimps and accessory use are given. LADD's product training DVD is designed to train new employees, production staff, engineers, and maintenance and repair technicians. Circle 14 on Reader Service Card Thermo Electron Orion 2- Star Electrochemistry Benchtop pH Meter Thermo Electron Corporation has added the Orion 2-Star benchtop pH meter to its Orion Star Series, a line of meters, electrodes, accessories and solutions for electrochemistry measurement. This latest offering from Thermo Electron's Water Analysis Instruments division extends the capabilities of the Orion Star Series by offering an alterna- tive for general pur- pose pH measure- ment without sacri- ficing the accuracy and ease-of-use. The new Orion 2-Star benchtop pH meter features a user interface with a sim- ple push-button keypad and a pullout quick-start guide. Other features include one, two and three-point calibration; auto calibration compatible with NIST and DIN buffers; and a 50-point data log that allows customers to store information within the unit. Circle 16 on Reader Service Card 54 • MarineNews • June 2006 Furuno FR8062/8122/8252 Series Radars Furuno has introduced the FR8062/8122/8252 Series X-band radars, designed to suit all types of vessels. Offering a variety of power levels and range scales, the new series includes Furuno's 6 kW model FR8062 (72 n.m. max. range), 12 kW model FR8122 (72 n.m. max. range) and 25 kW model FR8252 (96 n.m. max. range). Ideal for fishing boats and workboats, these advanced Furuno radars incorporate state-of- the-art video processing technology and loga- rithmic amplifiers with automatic tuning and anti-clutter controls. This dynamic picture quality is clearly shown on the FR8062/8122/8252 high-resolution 12.1-inch Color LCD displays. The use of a por- trait style LCD helps operators observe the area ahead of the vessel. Its full-screen echo presentation capability gives a wider overview of the surrounding area. The FR8062/8122/8252 series feature true color targets, and utilizes different col- ors according to their strengths. Marks, symbols, lines, text and echoes are all dis- played in different colors to easily distinguish one from the other. When connected to appropriate sensors, the FR8062/8122/8252 series can display True Echo Trail to pre- sent true target movements in accordance with their speed-over-ground and course- over-ground. Each of the FR8062/8122/8252 radars is available with a 4- or 6-ft., open array antenna. They offer additional flexibility for river use and high-speed craft through their high-speed antenna rotation speed. The antenna rotation speed can auto- matically be adjusted to achieve optimum detection, making them perfect for dis- playing crisp radar images in intricate waterways or congested sea areas. Circle 15 on Reader Service Card SeaWave&Rydex unveiled the SeaWave&Rydex Reg- ulatory Suite, a collection of hardware and software prod- ucts aimed at regulatory compliance for vessel and port security. The SeaWave&Rydex Regulatory Suite current- ly includes SSAS, eNOAD, and Notice to Mariners, all of which simplify the process to meet and exceed regula- tions using proprietary SeaWave&Rydex technology. SeaWave&Rydex SSAS (Ship Security Alert System) is an easy-to-use solution for global vessel security and is type approved for use with the newly introduced Sea- Wave Integrator 4. The Integrator is a voice and data communications router that features redundancies using built-in Iridium and GSM, as well as easily attaching to Inmarsat B and Fleet terminals. SeaWave&Rydex SSAS does not require external power, as it draws power from the Integrator via USB. SeaWave&Rydex SSAS is con- figured and managed using a shore-based Web portal and purchase includes the main control unit and 2 alert but- tons (up to 4 buttons can be supported). SeaWave&Rydex eNOAD (electronic notice of arrival and departure) simplifies the reporting process by retain- ing previously entered information in its database, there- by eliminating duplication of effort. Crew and passenger records can be deactivated and reactivated when neces- sary and copied to other vessels. Likewise, previously filed notices can be copied to reduce data entry and tran- scription errors. Information is sent via email using the Integrator, NavSeries or rmx2 software and any number of internal company recipients can receive a copy. eNOAD can also be installed in a shore-side office, whereby eNOAD reports can be submitted for a fleet of vessels, as the software is able to handle any number of ships. SeaWave&Rydex eNOAD is currently available at no additional cost to SeaWave&Rydex customers. SeaWave NTM (Notice to Mariners) automates the delivery of updated Notice to Mariners for customers using the SeaWave Integrator and SeaWave NavSeries products. Notices can be scheduled to automatically download when updates become available, making it easy to ensure that vessels remain compliant. SeaWave NTM is currently available through the Web-based Sea- Wave client and provides notices from the United States Coast Guard (USCG), United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), and National Geospatial (Intelligence) Agency (NGA). 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