CZone® Digital Switching & Integrated Control System

Bringing True Intelligence to Modern Yachts

In modern yacht design, electrical systems are no longer just about power distribution.
They have become the backbone of safety, reliability, and onboard experience.

CZone® is designed to meet this evolution — delivering a fully integrated, digital power distribution and control system for today’s yachts and vessels.

What Is CZone?

CZone® is a digital switching and monitoring platform developed by Navico Group.
It uses the NMEA 2000 network to integrate traditional switches, relays, fuses, and monitoring devices into a single, modular, and configurable system.

In simple terms:

CZone transforms a yacht from a collection of wires and switches into a unified, intelligent control system.

Problems with Traditional Electrical Systems

Conventional yacht electrical installations often face:

• Large numbers of physical switches

• Complex wiring looms

• Difficult fault diagnosis

• Limited expandability

• Disconnected subsystems

As vessels grow in size and system complexity, these issues increase exponentially.

Key Advantages of CZone

✅ Digital Power Distribution

• CZone output modules (e.g. DC16) replace traditional relays and fuses

• Each circuit can be independently configured with:

  • Over-current protection

  • Short-circuit detection

  • Software-based reset (no fuse replacement)

This results in cleaner wiring, improved reliability, and easier maintenance.

✅ Multi-Interface Control

The same circuit can be controlled simultaneously by:

• Physical switches (SI / OI / COI)

• CZone Touch control panels

• Simrad / B&G multifunction displays

• Tablets or mobile devices via wireless interface

All control inputs share one common logic, ensuring consistent and predictable behavior.

✅ Modes & Scene Control

CZone allows multiple circuits to be grouped into operating modes, such as:

• Away / Leave Boat

• Night Navigation

• At Anchor

• Service / Maintenance

With a single command, the system executes complex actions automatically — a capability nearly impossible with traditional wiring.

✅ Monitoring & Alarms

• Real-time voltage and current monitoring

• Automatic fault and status alarms

• Configurable alarm levels (Warning / Important / Critical)

• Alarm acknowledgement and silencing from displays or panels

The system does not just report failures — it helps identify why they occur.

Suitable Vessel Types

CZone is not limited to superyachts.

It is ideally suited for:

• Mid-to-large motor yachts

• Performance catamarans

• Custom sailing yachts

• Commercial or specialty vessels

• High-end refit projects

Especially for builders seeking:

• Clean electrical architecture

• Scalable design

• Long-term maintainability

• Premium user experience

Seamless Integration with Simrad & B&G

As part of the Navico Group ecosystem,
CZone integrates natively with Simrad and B&G MFDs:

• No protocol converters required

• Electrical status visible directly on MFDs

• Unified alarms, modes, and controls

Navigation systems and vessel systems operate as one cohesive platform, not separate components.

Why Choose CZone Over Ad-Hoc Solutions?

While many solutions can achieve basic functionality,
a true marine-grade system requires:

• Clear system architecture

• Proven configuration tools

• Structured logic design

• Long-term serviceability

CZone delivers not only features, but a well-established engineering methodology adopted by yacht builders worldwide.

Our Role

We provide more than equipment. Our services include:

• System architecture and design support

• Shipyard and project-level configuration

• Commissioning and training

• Integration with navigation, docking, and automation systems

Our goal is to deliver systems that remain stable, understandable, and serviceable long after handover.