The Intermarine IME-5500 is an advanced Multifunctional Converter designed to handle complex data translation and distribution on a ship’s bridge. While the IME-5300 focuses on simple multiplexing (8 inputs to 2 outputs), the IME-5500 is built to “convert and multiply,” acting as a Swiss Army knife for NMEA 0183 data.

The IME-5500 is specifically designed for bridge systems that require a high degree of interoperability between legacy sensors and modern digital displays.

• Hybrid Capability: It can receive NMEA 0183 messages, multiplex them (combine multiple inputs), convert them (change baud rates or sentence headers), and multiply them (send the same data to multiple listeners like Radar, ECDIS, and AIS).

• Isolation: Every input port is fully opto-isolated to prevent electrical interference or ground loops from damaging the integrated bridge system.

• Durability: Housed in a rugged, fanless aluminum chassis, it is engineered for 24/7 continuous operation in high-vibration maritime environments.