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PRODUCTSBrighter Hazardous Area Warning Indicator The latest addition to the BEx beacon range from E2S is an approved high output 21 Joule Xenon beacon. Available with a choice of seven lens colors, it is designed to give a high output for areas where a brighter alarm signal is required. CertiÞ ed for the great majority of hazardous areas, its powerful beacon is especially suitable for use in bright sunlight. Utilizing a twin Xenon tube, it can be conÞ gured to produce a single full power ß ash, a double strike ß ash or an alternate ß ash; a second stage alarm is available if required. 24 and 48VDC and 115 and 230VAC voltage versions are available. http://shop.e2s.com100 Amp Shore Power Cable Sets Reliability is proven over time. Hubbell Marine was the Þ rst to introduce a marinized 100 amp Ship-to-Shore Cable Set and today, its products are still performing strong. The company offers a variety of 100 amp cordsets to meet the larger power demands of modern boats. Cable sets come in 75-ft., 100-ft. and 125-ft. lengths. A 50-ft.extension cord is also available. Hubbell developed the industry standard for 100 amp, 125/250V pin-and-sleeve devices with the National Electric Code and American Boat and Yacht Council. Its watertight cable sets are 105¡C rated, UL-listed and ABYC compliant. www.hubbell-marine.com Perko Navigation Lights: Gold Standard Perko was the Þ rst and is one of the only manufacturers to utilize gold-plated contacts for its U.S.-made reliable connections and superior corrosion resistance. Most metals will develop a thin oxide layer or even pit over time when exposed to air, jeopardizing a solid electrical connection. Gold resists oxidation and maintains a reliable, smooth conductive surface. Gold-plated connections are offered on hundreds of Perko navigation lights including deck-mounted lights, pole lights, pole light mounting bases and combination packages. www.perko.com Chart Table Lamp is Easy on the Eyes White/Red LED Flexi Chart Table Lamps from Hella marine provide crisp, energy-efÞ cient illumination for day or night conditions. Available in white, red, and white/red LED models, the adjustable lamps are excellent for navigation areas, berths or anywhere reading lights are needed. Dual color white/red version lamps feature precise dimming via an integrated rotary switch in the lamp head. Drawing less than 2W or less than 0.2A at 12V, the LED lamps are cool to the touchÑimportant in close quarters. Completely sealed, the LED Flexi Chart Table Lamp is rugged, with UV-resistant black plastic housing. www.hellamarine.com Know the Tide as Easily as the Time The developer of the ChronGlobal Tidal Chronoscope application (app), has released a new speciÞ cally designed version for iPad users. Tide: Tidal Chronoscope HD uses the iPadÕs GPS to deliver tide predictions worldwide in HD graphics. The app offers a host of features to help users who are interested in obtaining tide information for most anywhere on the globe and retrieves local tide predictions from more than 9,400 worldwide tidal reporting stations. No matter where the user is, it will tell the current state of the ocean tides at their location (or any other) instantly. www.chronglobal.com Totem Plus Mini VDR: Voyage Data Recording for Small Craft Totem Plus recently developed the Totem Mini VDR, a recording system designed for small vessels; speciÞ cally tugboats and pilot boats etc. in ports and harbors where the local port authorities so demand. The system records in retrievable form navigational information from GPS and AIS and more, bridge audio, VHF communication, Engines RPM, and status of main control switches on the bridge console. Very small capsule is available to account for the small upper deck size. Data can be easily downloaded to USB media or via cross Ethernet cable directly to investigatorÕs laptop. www.totemplus.com/minivdr.html July 201258 MN