Maretron’s new vessel monitoring system MConnect, has been awarded the NMEA 2024 Technology Award.
The award highlights products that set new standards in innovation and functionality
The system connects seamlessly with a boat’s NMEA 2000 network, offering access to hundreds of data points for monitoring of vessel devices and components.
“MConnect is a revolutionary product that brings together cutting-edge technology and user-friendly design to provide unparalleled vessel monitoring and integration,” said Jim Catterall, Maretron business development manager.
“We are thrilled to offer a solution that not only enhances functionality but also allows OEMs to showcase their brand identity seamlessly.”
MConnect’s client-server architecture runs on the company’s WSV100 hardware and provides real-time data display on multiple devices.
The built-in software features an intuitive graphics editor, enabling users to create customised interfaces to display data on marine MFDs.
MConnect is compatible with a variety of marine systems, including Garmin OneHelm, Raymarine LH 4 and Furuno NavNet.
The system is designed for vessels of all sizes and supports simultaneous access by up to four users.
It features dual Can Bus for dual or redundant NMEA 2000 connections.
MConnect uses standard NMEA 2000 switching PGNs, for seamless integration with third-party systems as well as Maretron’s Octoplex and MPower systems.