Simrad Yachting has introduced AutoTrack for its HALO 2000 and HALO 3000 Radars, which adds automated vessel tracking to these radar systems.
AutoTrack gives boaters with real-time, mission-critical information without requiring constant monitoring. The system works intelligently behind the scenes, adding an extra layer of safety without impacting the user experience. Whether someone is inshore or a marine or crossing blue water, AutoTrack keeps captains informed and in control.
AutoTrack follows up to 50 targets simultaneously at a range of up to 24 nautical miles. Within the radar application, AutoTrack creates overlays of vessels and potential hazards. Simrad says that even when the radar screen is not the active display, AutoTrack is still monitoring and a widget shows the highest-priority targets.
Simrad is careful to note the appropriate use of this technology, stating: “The Autotrack feature is an aid to navigation under specific circumstances, but should not be considered as a collision avoidance system or used as a primary source of navigation. This feature is not a substitute for proper training, qualification, licenses (where required) and prudent seamanship and is designed to be used in conjunction with conventional navigational practices.”
AutoTrack is compatible with Simrad multifunction displays, including the NSS and NSO evo3 and evo3S series (running software version 25.1 or later) and the NSX, NSX Ultrawide and NSS 4 displays (with software version 2.1 or later). It is enabled by default with HALO 2000/3000 V8.2.0.32 software update. The feature can turn on or off in the radar settings menu. AutoTrack will eventually be available with Simrad, Lowrance and B&G HALO dome radars too.
