Simrad NSO evo3S MPU Dual 16 System

The Simrad NSO evo3S MPU Dual 16 System (MPN 000-15120-001) is the dual-monitor configuration of Simrad's flagship modular helm. Where the Single System pairs the Marine Processor Unit (MPU) with one display, the Dual 16 pack includes two 15.6-inch MO16-T multi-touch monitors and the cables to drive both from the MPU's independent HDMI outputs. For helms that want side-by-side chart and radar, or chart and sonar, or any two-screen workflow without compromising panel size, the dual-monitor setup is the configuration that uses the MPU's full architecture.

What's in the box. The Simrad NSO evo3S Marine Processor Unit with embedded Insight cartography for the Americas. Two MO16-T 15.6-inch widescreen high-bright multi-touch monitors. The OP50 wired remote controller for keypad operation. The MI10 dashmount microSD card reader for chart updates. The GS25 GPS antenna with built-in rate compass for position and heading reference. Two HDMI monitor video cables (3m each) and the NMEA 0183/touch serial cable (2m) for the touchscreen control plumbing. That's the complete dual-display kit.

Why dual monitors over a single larger display. Three reasons. First, dedicated content per screen. With dual displays you can lock chart on one and radar or sonar on the other, so neither workflow has to share screen real estate with the other. Second, redundancy. If one monitor fails on a passage, you still have the other (and the MPU is happy to drive the remaining display). Third, dedicated processor per output. The MPU's dual quad-core architecture has one processor per HDMI output, so each monitor gets dedicated chart-draw and update performance regardless of what the other is doing.

Why 15.6-inch dual instead of single 24. Helm geometry. Two 15.6-inch monitors side-by-side give you more total screen area than one 24-inch (around 240 sq inches versus 240 sq inches actually similar, but with the advantage of independent content per screen). For helms with the dash width to accommodate two displays, the dual configuration is the better operational layout. For narrow helms where two screens don't fit, the single-24 configuration is the right choice instead.

Dual quad-core processing. The MPU contains dual quad-core processors with a dedicated processor per monitor output. With both HDMI outputs in use (as in this Dual System), each display gets its own processor and its own chart-draw pipeline. That means chart panning on one monitor doesn't slow radar updates on the other, and multi-panel layouts on each screen switch instantly without contention. For helm operators who use both screens actively, the dedicated processing is what makes the dual-display experience smooth instead of stuttery.

Display capability. Each MO16-T 15.6-inch widescreen monitor delivers Full HD resolution at high brightness, with multi-touch input that handles chart panning, waypoint creation, and menu navigation as naturally as a tablet. The wide viewing angles keep the screen readable from any helm position, including with polarized sunglasses. For boats where the helm is referenced from multiple positions, the wide angles mean both displays stay readable without head-bobbing.

Cartography compatibility. Embedded Insight cartography for the Americas means most U.S. and Canadian boats are usable from first power-up. Support for C-MAP MAX-N, Navionics, Insight Genesis, and NV Digital raster charts means you can add cartography for any cruising region or use the chart format you already have invested in. For owners with existing chart card libraries, the multi-format support means no starting over.

Tablet control. The MPU connects to iPad or Android tablet via Simrad's mobile app for wireless remote operation. You can view either monitor's content, change waypoints, control the autopilot, and operate the entire MFD interface from anywhere on the boat. For larger vessels where the captain might monitor from the flybridge or aft deck, the wireless control extends the helm beyond the physical screens.

Autopilot integration. Full NSO evo3S autopilot control via compatible Simrad autopilot computer, with the OP-40 remote optional for dedicated autopilot controls beyond what the OP50 wired remote handles. Steering modes include Auto, Nav, No Drift, Follow Up, Non-Follow Up, Wind, Wind Nav (sailboats), and turn patterns (U-turn, Spiral, C-turn, Zig-zag, Square, Lazy S, depth contour tracking).

Radar, sonar, audio, and camera integration. NSO evo3S MPU connects to Simrad Halo Pulse Compression Radar, Broadband Radar, and HD Pulse Radar. Sonar from S5100 CHIRP, SonarHub broadband, and StructureScan3D. Performance Module compatibility for expanded sonar capability. FusionLink audio integration. FLIR camera integration. AIS via NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183. The MPU is the central piece of a complete Simrad helm electronics stack, and the dual-display layout gives you the screen real estate to actually use everything that's integrated.

Install considerations. The MPU is a black-box that mounts in any ventilated under-helm location with adequate cable routing to both monitors (3m HDMI included per monitor, longer runs available). The two MO16-T monitors are panel-mount at the helm, requiring two precise dash cutouts. Power is 12V or 24V DC (9-31.2V range), 45W max for the MPU plus per-monitor power. Total install is a marine electronics installer day-plus for a clean dual-monitor helm. Not casual DIY because the cable runs, network integration, dual panel cutouts, and autopilot commissioning all need professional setup.

Why pay this much. The dual-display modular architecture is the configuration that uses the MPU to its full capability. For helms where workflow benefits from dedicated content per screen (chart plus radar, or chart plus sonar, or any two-pane operational layout), the Dual 16 System is the right setup. The dual quad-core processing keeps both displays responsive, the bundled monitors and accessories make the install complete, and the modular architecture keeps the helm clean. For owners building or refitting a serious dual-display helm, the NSO evo3S MPU Dual 16 System earns its position.