OLATHE, Kan.-- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the
global leader in satellite navigation, today announced exciting new
features available to the GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm Series, including FLIR
M-Series and MD-Series thermal night vision compatibility, CZone digital
switching control, sailing features and more.
“The GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm Series has combined power, elegance and
user-friendliness to set the standard for the glass helm,” said David
Dunn, senior manager of marine sales. “With this free software update,
features like FLIR thermal camera compatibility and CZone digital
switching provide the boater even more control and information at the
helm.”
With this free software update comes compatibility with FLIR M-Series
and MD-Series thermal night vision cameras. The user gains the ability
to pan, tilt and zoom directly from the chartplotter’s display, GRID™ or
FLIR joystick (optional). Full support and settings for FLIR joystick
operations are also integrated into the chartplotter, including
surveillance scan, polarity, color mode, scene mode and more.
CZone digital switching technology provides full, one-touch helm control
of the most pivotal systems on-board, including lighting, power
monitoring, tank monitoring and many more. With an intuitive control
interface, digital switching simplifies the boating experience by
putting full automation and vessel integration at the user’s fingertips.
Full control of music and playlists is now available from the
chartplotter’s screen with Garmin Meteor™ 300 and Fusion Link support.
With a dedicated screen for music and album art, media control can also
be added to any layout as a top or bottom control bar.
For sailing customers, the GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm Series will now offer
a full suite of sailing features. On initial setup, the unit can be
configured specifically to meet the sailor’s needs. This unlocks
easy-to-use features such as laylines, which guide the user when to tack
and gybe. The sailing package also includes simultaneous heading and
course lines, a new wind rose that shows true/apparent wind
simultaneously, and new sailing data fields. In conjunction with Garmin
gWind™ transducers, sailors will have the most pivotal sailing
information at their fingertips.
Another new feature is Dynamic Sea Temperature. This gives the user the
ability to dynamically adjust the range of sea temperatures, providing
the ability to target any species of fish. With the GXM™ 52, water
temperatures are detailed within proper range of giving the user better
insight as to prime fishing locations.
Other features included in the software update are sonar recording and
automatic user data sync.
The GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm Series software update is free and available
now for both the GPSMAP 8000 MFD series and the GPSMAP 8500 Black Box
series.
For more information, visit www.garmin.com/8000.
Garmin’s marine business segment is a leading provider of navigation and
communication equipment to retail and OEM customers. Garmin’s portfolio
includes the industry’s most sophisticated array of chartplotters and
touchscreen multifunction displays, sonar, high-definition radar,
autopilot, high-resolution mapping, sailing instrumentation and other
products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and
ease-of-use.
About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN),
the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of
companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation,
communication and information devices and applications – most of which
are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive,
mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM
applications. A component of the S&P 500 index, Garmin Ltd. is
incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located
in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. +
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or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and
GPSMAP are registered trademarks and GRID, gWind, Meteor, and GXM are
trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product
names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of
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and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product
introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based
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risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 29, 2012, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (Commission file number 0-31983).
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Contacts
Garmin International Inc.
Weston Owen, 913-397-8200 / media.relations@garmin.com
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