Eatontown, N.J. -
Kessler-Ellis Products (KEP) Marine, the manufacturer of industry-leading
marine sunlight readable displays and high-quality marine hardware and software
products, announced today its range of marinized
widescreen displays. Allowing for full screen perspective and greatly enhanced
viewing of navigation software, vessel monitoring, web browsing, and media and
entertainment, KEP Marine's widescreen displays are available in its sunlight
readable KEPlite and Glass Bridge Series, as well as
Pilot House Series models. Incorporating KEP Marine's signature ultra-reliable,
rugged design, highest quality performance, and optimum crisp, clear and
vibrant on-the-water viewing features, the TFT Active Matrix LCD displays
deliver the widescreen benefits of higher resolution, larger screen viewing and
installation in consoles where height is limited. As the output of more onboard
devices become available in widescreen formats, the KEP Marine widescreen
offerings provide the premier option for the most discerning captains and
owners.
"More boaters, having become accustomed to widescreen displays in the
office and at home, prefer the higher resolution benefits of widescreen viewing
on their vessels as well," said Keith Cariani,
sales manager, KEP Marine. "Data from new radars, sonars,
plotters and other marine devices are well suited for widescreen formats. KEP
Marine's new widescreen displays are high quality, feature-packed solutions,
available in different sizes and specifications, and at different price-points.
Backed by our industry leading warranty and product fulfillment times, KEP
Marine's widescreen displays are the ideal solution for any mariner's
needs."
KEPlite
Designed for the pilothouse or flybridge, the high
performance Lite Series' KEPL-21W sunlight readable
widescreen monitor is specifically engineered to stand up to, and excel in, the
most demanding working environments. The 21.5-inch diagonal display has a
maximum resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, is rated at 1000 nits brightness and
features a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Housed in a milled biller aluminum case that
is lightweight and watertight, the front-mounted sunlight readable display
offers clear, vivid viewing. The widescreen KEPL-21W is also available in a
user-friendly, touchscreen model.
Glass Bridge Series
Offering unparalleled screen clarity in all conditions, the KEPM GB Glass
Bridge KEMPGB-22, KEMPGB-24 and KEMPGB-27 widescreen displays provide a modern
and sleek monitor design, and feature renowned patented bonding technology that
provides exceptional sunlight-viewing. Designed for open cockpits, flybridges and bright pilothouses, the glass bridge
displays' small bezel and large screens maximize space savings at the helm
while providing the largest screen size possible in the available space. KEPM
GB monitors can be flush mounted side by side for a beautiful glass bridge
appearance. The widescreen 22-, 24- and 27-inch Glass Bridge monitors have a
maximum resolution of 1680x1050, 1920x1200 and 1920x1080, with brightness and
contrast ratios of 1100 nits/1200:1, 700 nits/1200:1 and 600 nits/5000:1,
respectively. Accepting multiple inputs including composite, S-Video, DVI, VGA,
UXGA and SXVGA, the displays support simple custom labeling for organization
and ease of use.
Pilot House Series
The Pilot House Series PilotGB-22, PilotGB-24 and PilotGB-27 widescreen
monitors incorporate the same signature reliability, ultra-bright viewing and
easy installation features as KEP Marine's Glass Bridge Series for
installations where bright light is not a concern. The widescreen PliotGB 22-, 24- and 27-inch monitors have a maximum
resolution of 1680x1050, 1920x1200 and 1920x1080, respectively with a
brightness and contrast ratio of 400 nits/1200:1 for all three models.
Manufactured under the strictest quality standards, the displays accept four
common video inputs and include 3 VGA, 2 DVI, 3 composite and 1 S-Video
connectors without the need for a secondary control box. Pilot House displays
are equipped with one-touch hot keys for ease of viewing navigation, sonar, and
surveillance or entertainment systems.
All KEP Marine widescreen displays offer advanced three-stage Picture in
Picture (PIP) capabilities including a floating and resizable child window,
split-screen and widescreen mode, and can display any input with a touch of a
button from the front keypad. Additional features include a wide backlighting
range that can be dimmed to complete black for night viewing and a 12-24 VDC
voltage input range, as well as RS323, Ethernet remote keypad and BridgeView compatibility for added control options. The
monitors high power efficiency and low heat design guarantees the stability and
longevity required for extended voyages in the harsh marine environment. KEP
Glass Bridge and Pilot House Series displays are rigorously tested to meet the IEC
60945 maritime navigation and radio communication standard, DNV 2.4 shock and
vibration, and are fully compliant with Lloyds Register's Marine Equipment
Directive (MED). The KEP Marine widescreen displays are dust and water
resistant to the IP66 standard, and are protected by an industry-leading 2-year
advanced replacement worldwide warranty and unparalleled technical support.
The KEP Marine widescreen Lite, Glass Bridge and
Pilot House displays have suggested retail prices starting at US $6,200,
$12,800 and $10,000, respectively, and can be purchased from authorized KEP
Marine dealers and distributors throughout the United States and Canada. For
more information on the new KEP Marine widescreen displays, or the entire line
of KEP marine electronics, contact 800-631-2165 (toll-free) in the USA or visit
www.kepmarine.com.
About KEP Marine:
KEP has designed and manufactured high-quality industrial hardware and software
products for over fifty years. Entering the marine market ten years ago with
innovative vessel monitoring systems, the company now offers industry-leading
marine sunlight readable displays, glass bridge displays, monitor management
interfaces, marine computers, multimedia systems, and video recording and
security systems. Known for providing top-of-the-line, highly reliable products
and integrated solutions, as well as unparalleled support and warranty
protection, KEP works with over one hundred distributors and representatives
worldwide. www.kepmarine.com
Rushton Gregory Communications
Andrew Golden
617-413-6521
agolden@rushtongregory.com
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