Skylla-TG GMDSS

The Victron Skylla-TG GMDSS charger has been designed to provide all required monitoring and alarm data. Both the battery and the GMDSS system are connected directly to the charger. Data and alarms are displayed on a digital panel, VE.Net GMDSS panel. A standard eight wire UTP cable connects the charger to the panel.

The Victron Skylla-TG GMDSS charger has a built-in battery controller. The capacity of the battery is fully monitored so the panel can even indicate the ’time to go’ in case of a power supply black out.

The whole system is ‘click and go’: the panels are pre-programmed for GMDSS functionality. A simple, intuitive menu allows changing of settings if required.

The Victron Skylla-TG GMDSS has proven itself to be an excellent battery charger and power supply for GMDSS applications. However, when using a standard Skylla Charger, additional equipment is needed to perform the monitoring and alarm functions required for GMDSS.

The Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) was developed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to improve maritime distress and safety communications.

The Skylla Control can be used with the Victron Skylla-TG GMDSS and allows you to alter the charge current and see the system status.

To learn more about batteries and charging batteries (including the pro’s and cons of multi-bank charging and intelligent charging), please refer to Electricity on Board.

Want to improve battery charging? Why not take a look at the Victron Energy Battery Sense which measures voltage at the battery bank terminals, errors arising from voltage-loss due to cable resistance are avoided – guaranteeing the correct charge-voltage.