Description
DEIF
XL96
BRIDGEORDER INDICATOR
ART NO.: 11205
ORDER NO.: 400055768.80
RANGE: 100-0-100 BRIDGEORDER
INPUT: 4..20MA SINGLE
LOAD: <50 OHM
COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE: 0.3M
The DEIF XL96 Bridge Order Indicator (Art No. 11205) is a panel-mounted analogue display instrument designed to relay engine telegraph and bridge order signals within a vessel’s marine control system. Operating on a 4–20mA single input with a load of less than 50 ohm, it presents a clear 100-0-100 range readout, allowing bridge officers and engine room personnel to confirm propulsion commands accurately. Its role in the command chain makes it a critical component for safe navigation and machinery control onboard commercial and working vessels.
Key Features
✓ Analogue display with a 100-0-100 bridge order range, providing clear bidirectional readout of telegraph signals across full ahead and full astern positions.
✓ Accepts a 4–20mA single input signal with a load specification of less than 50 ohm, as stated in the original product data; all other electrical parameters are subject to confirmation against the original installation drawing.
✓ XL96 panel format — designed for standard 96mm panel cutout mounting, typical of bridge console and engine control room installations; exact mounting depth and cutout dimensions should be verified against vessel drawings.
✓ Compass safe distance rated at 0.3m, indicating suitability for installation in proximity to navigation equipment when minimum separation is maintained in accordance with this specification.
✓ Direct replacement consideration for existing DEIF XL96 installations; compatibility with specific control panels, telegraph systems, or automation controllers should be confirmed against the vessel’s system documentation and order number 400055768.80.
Marine Applications
✓ Bridge telegraph systems on merchant vessels, where accurate real-time display of engine order signals is essential for bridge-to-engine room communication.
✓ Engine control room indicator panels on bulk carriers, tankers, and general cargo ships requiring clear analogue readout of propulsion commands.
✓ Integrated bridge systems and machinery control consoles where DEIF instrumentation forms part of the wider automation and monitoring infrastructure.
✓ Offshore support vessels and platform supply vessels operating under demanding conditions where reliable bridge order indication supports safe dynamic positioning and manoeuvring operations.
✓ Ferry and RoRo vessel control systems where frequent ahead/astern commands require dependable, easily readable analogue indicators at both bridge and local control stations.
Why Marine Engineers Choose
The DEIF XL96 Bridge Order Indicator is valued for its straightforward 4–20mA interface, compact XL96 form factor, and direct compatibility with DEIF telegraph and control system architectures — making it a practical, like-for-like replacement that minimises installation downtime during scheduled maintenance or unplanned repair.
Ideal For
Merchant vessels, bulk carriers, tankers, offshore support vessels, ferries, RoRo ships, and any commercial or working vessel where DEIF bridge order indication is part of the bridge or engine room control system.
Technical Support & Compliance
Technical assistance is available for remote troubleshooting, onboard support coordination, pre-installation testing, commissioning guidance, and integration with existing DEIF control system configurations. Retrofit and upgrade suitability is subject to confirmation against the vessel’s existing system layout and wiring. To confirm compatibility and ensure the correct part is supplied, buyers are encouraged to share nameplate photographs, the full order number (400055768.80 or equivalent), relevant wiring diagrams or system drawings, the panel or control system model and software version where applicable, and vessel name or IMO number. All compatibility and fitment assessments are subject to confirmation based on documentation provided.
