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We at Digital Skipper would like to extend a big and warm thank you to all our customers who have taken the time to leave a review on Trustpilot. With...

Owning an Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 is an important step toward increased safety at sea, in the air, or on land. However, for the emergency beacon...

As the maritime industry becomes increasingly digitalised, the need for fast, secure, and standardised onboard networks is growing. Ethernet has become...

Venus OS for Victron GX devices has today been updated to version 3.60. The new version introduces several exciting interface improvements, important...

NMEA 0183 is a standard used to enable communication between marine electronic devices. This standard has become a cornerstone in marine electronics...

The question "what should I buy?" has been around for many years in the marine industry. As more people buy boats...

Raymarine offers a wide range of marine radar solutions for boats of all types and sizes. Whether it's for fishing, sailing, or cruising, Raymarine's...

The ultimate solution for distributing navigation, safety, and device data onboard

The Actisense PRO-NDC-1E2K is the first of its kind and industry-leading,...

Replacing a C-Series Classic MFD with an AXIOM MFD means improved compatibility and more modern features. Adapter plates and new power cables are needed,...

In today's connected world, the term "IP address" is ubiquitous, as most electronic devices now have some form of internet connection. But what exactly...

The NMEA 2000 network is the backbone of modern marine electronics, connecting everything from GPS systems and fish finders to engine monitoring systems...

What is the Victron Toolkit app?
The Victron Toolkit is an open source app specifically designed to provide essential tools and information for your...

Learning new things through video has become increasingly popular, and it's easy to see why. Videos make it easier to absorb information compared to...

Polars are diagrams that describe how fast a sailboat can go at different wind speeds (TWS) and at different angles to the wind (TWA). Each type of...

Two of the most confused navigation concepts are heading and course over ground (COG). Heading is the angle that indicates the vessel's orientation...

Different Raymarine displays can show a variety of wind data types, which can sometimes cause confusion. Therefore, we will explain a bit about what...

GPS Week Number Rollover occurs every 1,024 weeks (19.6 years). When the GPS satellite system's week counter reaches its limit of 1,023, an integer...

You should conduct the following tests if your wind sensor does not seem to be working at all, that is, if you see no data for apparent...

Assuming your products display the same data type (e.g., both set to apparent wind or both to true wind) from the same source sensor, the problem lies...

In this video guide, we show you how to easily format your microSD card on your Mac or iMac OSX. The video demonstrates the formatting of a MicroSD...

In this video guide, we show you how to easily format your microSD card on your Windows laptop or desktop computer. The video demonstrates the formatting...

NMEA 2000 Messages

MEA 2000 data is sent as messages, which we refer to as PGNs. A Parameter Group Number (PGN) is a unique numerical identifier used...

Victron Energy has really good warranty terms thereå all products have a 5-year limited warranty except for batteries which have 2 years for Lead...

GPS and GNSS satellites are used to provide a precise location of a person or object almost anywhere on Earth; the earth. The process of how GPS/GNSS...

When designing DC-powered products for marine networks, isolation must be considered. It is not recommended to connect NMEA devices directly to a computer....

A question we often get is about the cost of NMEA 2000 networks, how much it costs to build them, maintain them and upgrade them. While there is no...

Although there are some differences between J1939...

NMEA 2000 is a robust and reliable communication protocol that makes it possible for devices to exchange data as easily as possible. a boat or yacht....

Building a NMEA 2000 network can be a difficult task, with a number of standards and specifications that must be followed. However, it is not so örewarding...

Large and complex networks can be intimidating, especially for an installer and a carrier carrying out some of the the work itself. This short article...

There is no doubt that boating can be an expensive pastime, especially when you choose all the equipment you may want to have installed on board. As...

When there is an existing autopilot installed that is to be integrated with a more modern system or when a controller is to be replaced, there are...

NMEA has recently released version 3.000 of NMEA Standard. When implemented by marine electronics manufacturers, this new and improved version will...

Connecting your NMEA 2000 network to a PC or laptop using TimeZero couldn't be easier with our NGT-1 NMEA 2000 to PC interface. NGT-1 -USB takes plug-and-play...

If you find yourself in an emergency situation, it can be crucial to have an emergency responder to be able to call; help. With the Swedish Maritime...

Installing new and exciting equipment on A ship should be a stress-free and easy process, but it doesn't always go according to plan. We know that...

There are many situations where; it is an advantage to use several SmartSolar regulators to charge the same battery bank and for there are some things...

We previously wrote a blog post where we explain the concepts for, among other things, State of charge, Time remaining, Discharge floor etc. however,...

Power over Ethernet has become increasingly popular among routers due to the sheer på due to its availability and the possibility of flexible...

It is important to save time and money when installing electronics on your home. your boat, and you will be aware of the many different devices we...

All NMEA 2000 certified devices must undergo; a strict certification process before they receive the mark "NMEA 2000 certified", where hardware and...

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Our series of Did You Know videos answers FAQ’s – fast.

In only a minute or two, each one demonstrates...

Victron Energy has a range of battery chargers with more than one output and in this blog post we go through how the outputs work and how they can...

There are many reasons for corrosion problems on; a bå and by corrosion we mean that metals on the boat is raised and started. This can happen...

Are you experiencing problems with your touch screen? your plotter? In så case you may have a problem with incorrect grounding?

The power...

Raymarine offers a wide range of sonar technologies for all types of marine life and fishing. Axiom and Axiom Pro are available with built-in Realvision...

During the last year, we have helped thousands of you with various questions. From simple purchases right through to troubleshooting and troubleshooting...

What is DSC?
DSC or Digital Selective Calling is a standard method of transmitting messages via VHF (ä vein via MF and VF). It is mainly used...

VHF (Very High Frequency) radio allows communication between your boat and others, whether it's other boats, marinas, coast guards, bridges, etc......

Batteries have a number of different uses, mainly to store energy for later use. But how much energy is stored in the battery? It is not possible to...

Firstö voltage drop calculations
Searching; we have already covered the structure of your NMEA 2000 network. Now we must first the basics behind...

All electronics on board på a boat needs power, and usually this comes from a battery. However, each ship will have different battery requirements...

In this blog post we explain the differences between SOTDMA and CSTDMA.

In 2018, IMO launched a new standard for AIS Class B transceivers. Since...

Battery capacity is expressed in Ampere hours (Ah) and indicates how much current a battery can deliver over time. For example, if a 100Ah battery...

Running your NMEA 2000 network shouldn't be a chore or a difficult task, but there are various things to think about; during the planning stage, which...

In the marine industry, there are a number of different data formats and protocols that are used. The purpose of this article is to help clarify the...

On-board computers are common equipment in today's world, and there are a number of different ways to get enter your vessel data into the computer...

Firstö the basics of NMEA 0183
NMEA developed a standard over 20 years ago that defines the interface between various pieces of marine electronic...

What is NMEA?
NMEA stands for National Marine Electronics Association. In a nutshell, they are a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve...

Buying and installing a new autopilot is satisfying for all boaters. The add-on will save you headaches and you will be able to focus on other things...

Multi-function displays (MFDs) are a common device found in most NMEA 2000 networks. To start these devices are critical to maintaining a healthy NMEA...

Use Wi-Fi on your boat
Trådlöös communication brings a number of benefits for a boat and its network. The main reason to use it is,...

Simply put, a transducer is a device that converts energy from one form to another. Sensors are used in a number of different industries. But in this...

AIS is mandatory for all commercial vessels over 300 tons and all passenger ferries recognized under the SOLAS convention. Its use has also has become...

What is GPS
You've all heard it mentioned more times than you care to admit, but what What is GPS?

GPS stands for Global Positioning System...

Radar is an abbreviated term for radio detection and ranging. They are instruments that detect surrounding objects by sending RF energy and receiving...

Your company's electronic network is full of usable data. Ändå äså many better not sure about what information is there, or what...

When changing people on; the northern hemisphere is preparing to become into winter and take their boats out of the water, here are some of our top...

The Swiss musician singer/songwriter Dodo has been working remotely – 2500m above sea level in the...

Effect förlust | have you ever had the feeling that your charger or inverter isn't really producing the power it should? Or have you wondered...

LED indicators have long been used to show system status and operation, but interpreting blink patterns and color combinations can be frustrating –...

Choosing the right cable size for your boat installation is crucial for safety and functionality. The wrong cable choice can lead to: