Description
DEIF
TYPE: XL96
PITCH INDICATOR
ART.NO 11198
0 TO 100% PITCH
INPUT: 4-20MA SINGLE
400034105.50
The DEIF XL96 is a panel-mounted pitch indicator designed to display propeller pitch position as a percentage, providing operators with a continuous, accurate readout of controllable pitch propeller (CPP) system status. Operating on a 4–20mA single input signal, this instrument integrates directly into marine control and propulsion management systems, giving bridge and engine room personnel clear, reliable feedback on pitch setting from 0 to 100%. As part of the broader Marine Control System category, the XL96 plays a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient vessel manoeuvring and propulsion performance.
Key Features
✓ Displays propeller pitch position across a 0 to 100% range, providing continuous real-time feedback to operators via a clear analogue or digital panel readout.
✓ Accepts a 4–20mA single input signal, a widely used industrial standard ensuring compatibility with most CPP control systems and signal transmitters typical in marine propulsion applications.
✓ Housed in an XL96 format enclosure, suited for standard 96mm panel cutout mounting in control consoles, bridge panels, or engine control rooms — exact environmental rating subject to confirmation.
✓ Designed for integration within DEIF-based marine control architectures; compatibility with specific panels, controllers, or propulsion management systems should be confirmed against vessel configuration and system documentation.
✓ Replacement or retrofit of the XL96 pitch indicator is straightforward where the existing panel cutout and 4–20mA signal loop are already in place, making it a practical service part for CPP system maintenance.
Marine Applications
✓ Controllable pitch propeller (CPP) systems on merchant vessels, ferries, and offshore support vessels requiring continuous pitch position monitoring at the operator station.
✓ Bridge control consoles and engine control rooms on vessels with integrated propulsion management systems where pitch feedback is essential for manoeuvring safety.
✓ Ro-Ro ferries and passenger vessels where precise pitch control indication supports efficient port approach, berthing, and departure operations.
✓ Offshore platform supply vessels (PSVs) and anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS) operating dynamic positioning or manual CPP control requiring reliable pitch readout.
✓ Naval auxiliaries, dredgers, and workboats fitted with CPP propulsion where accurate pitch indication supports both operational efficiency and propulsion system diagnostics.
Why Marine Engineers Choose
The DEIF XL96 Pitch Indicator is a purpose-built marine instrument that combines a straightforward 4–20mA input interface with a clear pitch percentage display, making it a dependable and low-maintenance component within CPP propulsion control systems. Its panel-format design and standard signal compatibility reduce installation complexity during both original fit and service replacement scenarios.
Ideal For
Merchant cargo vessels, ferries, passenger ships, offshore support vessels, anchor handling tugs, dredgers, and any vessel type operating a controllable pitch propeller system that requires a dedicated pitch position indicator at a control station.
Technical Support & Compliance
Technical assistance is available to support remote troubleshooting, onboard diagnostics, installation guidance, and commissioning of the DEIF XL96 Pitch Indicator within existing marine control systems. Retrofit and integration support into current or upgraded propulsion management panels can be discussed, subject to confirmation of system compatibility. To confirm suitability for your application, buyers are encouraged to share nameplate photographs, the original part number (400034105.50), existing system drawings or schematics, the control panel model and software version where applicable, and vessel name or IMO number. All compatibility assessments are subject to confirmation based on the information provided.
