Description
DEIF A/S
TYPE: XL96
RPM METER
ORDER NO.: 100171715.10
SCALE: 150..0..150 RPM
INPUT: -10..0..10V SINGLE
LOAD: >10KOHM
PROTECTION: IP52
ITEM : 2951170020.14
COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE: 0.3M
The DEIF XL96 is a panel-mounted RPM meter designed to provide accurate, real-time engine speed indication within marine control systems. Operating across a bidirectional scale of 150..0..150 RPM, the instrument is suited to monitoring both ahead and astern rotation, making it particularly relevant for propulsion monitoring and engine room control panels aboard commercial and working vessels. As a key component within the marine control system environment, it ensures operators have immediate visual feedback on shaft or engine speed — a critical parameter for safe manoeuvring, load management, and machinery protection.
Key Features
✓ Bidirectional RPM display with a 150..0..150 RPM scale, supporting both ahead and astern speed indication for complete propulsion awareness.
✓ Accepts a -10..0..10V single voltage input with a load impedance greater than 10KOHM, compatible with standard analogue signal outputs from engine governors and control systems.
✓ IP52 ingress protection rating provides resistance to dust and light moisture, suitable for installation in sheltered panel environments typical of engine control rooms.
✓ Compass safe distance of 0.3M must be observed during installation to prevent magnetic interference with navigation instruments — an important consideration for bridge or wheelhouse-adjacent panels.
✓ 96mm panel format (XL96 series) allows straightforward integration into standard marine instrument panels, simplifying retrofit and replacement in existing DEIF-equipped control configurations.
Marine Applications
✓ Engine control rooms on merchant vessels, ferries, and offshore support vessels where continuous propulsion speed monitoring is required.
✓ Propulsion control panels on tugboats and workboats where bidirectional RPM indication is essential during close-quarters manoeuvring.
✓ Generator set monitoring panels where engine speed must be tracked relative to frequency and load conditions.
✓ Integrated bridge systems and machinery alarm panels that rely on analogue instrument inputs for speed display and operator feedback.
✓ Retrofit and upgrade projects on vessels with existing DEIF instrumentation, where panel standardisation and instrument replacement are being carried out during dry-dock or scheduled maintenance.
Why Marine Engineers Choose
The DEIF XL96 RPM Meter is valued for its straightforward analogue input compatibility, reliable bidirectional indication, and robust panel-mount format — qualities that make it a practical and dependable choice for engine speed monitoring in demanding marine environments.
Ideal For
Merchant vessels, ferries, offshore support vessels, tugboats, fishing vessels, and any commercial marine application requiring a panel-mounted RPM indicator within a DEIF or compatible analogue marine control system.
Technical Support & Compliance
Technical assistance is available to support troubleshooting, installation guidance, commissioning, and integration into existing marine control systems. Compatibility with specific control panels, governors, or signal sources is subject to confirmation based on your vessel’s configuration. To confirm suitability, buyers are encouraged to share nameplate photographs, the full part number, panel arrangement drawings, system model and software version where applicable, and vessel name or IMO number. Retrofit and upgrade feasibility can also be assessed subject to confirmation of the existing system layout and signal specifications.
