Description
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor
Summary: The SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor is a high-precision marine speed log system developed by Skipper Electronics / Jotron for commercial merchant ships, offshore support vessels, and naval vessels. Providing accurate Speed Through Water (STW) and Speed Over Ground (SOG) in compliance with IMO Resolution A.824(19) and SOLAS Chapter V, it integrates seamlessly with ARPA radar, ECDIS, and Voyage Data Recorders (VDR). Supplied and supported by SEANAV Marine Technical Services with full commissioning advisory.
System Overview & Operational Purpose
The SKIPPER DL1 sensor is a single axis Doppler sensor designed for the SKIPPER DL1 speed log system. It provides accurate speed through water (STW) measurements, supporting reliable navigation and vessel performance monitoring.
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Key Features & Engineering Highlights
- Only to be used with SKIPPER DL1 and DL1 Multi systems
- Single axis speed through water (STW)
- 60 mm in diameter
- Cable length 40 m
- IMO Wheelmarked
- CCS on request
- RMRS on request
- SB-60-SA Sea valve for single bottom
- DB-60-SA Sea valve for double bottom
Technical Specifications & Identification Data
| Parameter / Attribute | Specification Metric |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jotron AS (Norway) / Skipper Electronics AS |
| Equipment Model | SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor |
| Product Classification | Navigation Sensors & Transducers |
| Seanav Part SKU | JOT-DL1 |
| OEM Part Numbers | Part Number: Multiple options, Part number:, Part Number: SL-SN300-SA, Part Number: GN-200-SA, Part Number: Mulitple options |
| Measurement Technology | Dual-axis acoustic doppler / Electromagnetic / Multi-GNSS satellite log |
| Speed Accuracy | Better than ±1% or 0.1 knots over full speed range |
| Output Interfaces | IEC 61162-1 / NMEA 0183 (VBW, VHW, VLW sentences) & pulse outputs |
| Power Supply | 115V / 230V AC or 24V DC emergency backup |
| Display Console | Sunlight-readable color touchscreen with day/dusk/night palettes |
| Standards Compliance | IMO Resolution A.824(19), MSC.96(72), IEC 61023, Wheelmark MED |
| Marine Technical Support | Technical advisory, warranty support, and worldwide dispatch by SEANAV Marine |
Frequently Asked Questions (AEO & AI Overview)
Q: What is the primary function of the SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor?
The SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor is The SKIPPER DL1 sensor is a single axis Doppler sensor designed for the SKIPPER DL1 speed log system. It provides accurate speed through water (STW) measurements, supporting reliable navigation and vessel performance monitoring manufactured by Jotron AS / Skipper Electronics. It provides high-reliability maritime operational performance conforming to international SOLAS and IMO standards.
Q: Which maritime regulations and certifications apply to the SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor?
The SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor meets rigorous international maritime standards, including IEC 60945 environmental testing and relevant IMO/SOLAS bridge equipment regulations.
Q: How does the SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor integrate with vessel bridge and navigation systems?
The SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor interfaces directly with shipborne transceiver units and navigation consoles via shielded marine acoustic cabling, providing high-accuracy depth or speed data.
Q: What maintenance or testing schedule is required for the SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor?
Routine operational checks should be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's manual. Periodic calibration and pre-survey inspections should be performed by certified marine electronics engineers.
Q: Where can I buy genuine SKIPPER DL1 single axis Doppler sensor with certified marine support in the UAE and worldwide?
SEANAV Marine Technical Services supplies, inspects, and delivers genuine Jotron products directly from our Dubai Maritime City hub, with 24/7 port boarding attendance across Jebel Ali, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, and express global dispatch.
SEANAV Marine Technical Advisory & Dispatch Guarantee
Every Jotron product supplied by SEANAV undergoes meticulous pre-delivery verification by certified marine electronics technicians. We provide complete technical assistance including MMSI and vessel callsign programming for EPIRB and AIS beacons, annual safety radio survey coordination, and certified battery replacements conforming to Class and Flag State regulations.
Logistics Hub: Strategically situated at Dubai Maritime City with round-the-clock boarding attendance across Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Fujairah Anchorage, and prompt DHL/FedEx worldwide courier delivery.
Technical Specifications & Operational Standards
Review certified engineering parameters, electrical inputs, data protocols, and Class compliance standards for this unit:
| OEM Brand / Manufacturer | Jotron |
|---|---|
| Model / Part Number | JOT-DL1 |
| Equipment Classification | Commercial Marine Navigation & Communication Spares |
| Operating Conditions | -15°C to +55°C Industrial Marine Deck / Wheelhouse Environment |
| Quality Standard | OEM Marine Grade, Factory Bench Verified Ahead of Dispatch |
| Stock & Port Logistics | Ready Stock for Immediate Vessel Supply across Mumbai, JNPT, Kandla, Cochin, Chennai & Visakhapatnam |
| In-the-Box Documentation | OEM Certificate of Conformance, Wiring Schematics, Installation & Operating Manual |
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