The multi function display is an 8 Inch dedicated touchscreen that features Maretron’s N2KView® vessel monitoring and control software. The N2KView software allows you to configure as many favorite screens as you want with exactly the information you want to see. The multi function display provides an extremely simple touch interface for monitoring and controlling critical systems from anywhere on the vessel. This multi function display is ruggedized for marine use and features a solid state disk drive to withstand the pounding associated with waves. And since this is only dissipates 10 Watt, there is no need for internal cooling fans that are noisy and wear out causing electronics to overheat and fail. This multi function display can be mounted outside given the high bright screen and waterproof front. As an alternative to controlling the multi function display through the touch screen, this features two USB ports for connecting keyboards, mice, or trackballs. This is also has an Ethernet port for connecting Internet Protocol (IP) cameras for viewing within the N2KView® software. Lastly, this multi function display contains two completely isolated CAN bus connectors (M12) for easy connection to single or redundant NMEA 2000® networks.