Sailing electronics manufacturer B&G has launched the Hercules sailing performance processor, delivering advanced data in an instant, with enhanced settings, and maximised connectivity and compatibility. Additionally, B&G is introducing a new Hercules expansion module, allowing sailors to integrate additional sensors and expand their sailing system for cruising or racing.
“B&G’s passion for sailing is what sets us apart and drives the continued innovation we deliver with each new product,” says Kevin Steinbraker, VP and general manager, Digital Systems of Navico Group. “A new solution for advanced cruising and racing sailors, the Hercules sailing processor offers greater compatibility across our suite of sailing electronics. This instrument will take your sailing system to the next level.”
Hercules is the brains behind the ultimate sailing system. With ultra-fast quad-core processor and maximised integration options, the new processor delivers the most accurate sailing data sets including advanced true wind calculations, motion correction and calibration, advanced heel and correction settings, boat speed calibration and advanced Starline calculations, along with Polar Tables for performance data. A guided onboarding system and automated calibration for core sensors simplifies the set up and management.
Designed for simplicity and ease of installation, Hercules is compatible with existing Triton 2, H5000, Nemesis and HV displays, as well as Vulcan and Zeus chartplotters, and can be expanded to accommodate additional inputs with the new Hercules Expansion Module.
The new, advanced processor provides advanced, customisable data recording. All sailing and sensor data can be stored to the internal SD card for custom data sets and greater storage capacity, and managed through the new, easy-to-use web interface or transferred to the B&G companion app to be uploaded and reviewed later. Advanced data capture will also allow sailors to record custom events, like sail changes and configurations.
Completing the Hercules range of sailing processors is Hercules WTP, targeted at ultra high-performance and racing demands, and includes enhanced user customisation through Python scripting along with enhanced integration options, including ModBus support.
source:ibi
