DS-85 Doppler Speed Log vs SMIDS MK II Legacy Speed Log
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The Furuno Electric (Navigation) DS-85 Doppler Speed Log and AMI Marine SMIDS MK II Legacy Speed Log are both integrated bridge systems products certified to MED. Key difference: Measurement Type — DS-85 Doppler Speed Log is Speed through water (STW) vs SMIDS MK II Legacy Speed Log at Speed over ground.
SMIDS MK II Legacy Speed Log
Specification comparison
Specification
DS-85 Doppler Speed Log
SMIDS MK II Legacy Speed Log
Frequency
2 MHz
Beam Configuration
2 beams (pair-beam system)
Speed Range
-10.00 to +40.00 kn
Accuracy
±1% or 0.1 kn (whichever greater)
Working Depth
>3 m beneath keel
Measurement Type
Speed through water (STW)
Speed over ground
Display
4.3-inch color LCD
Max Cable Run
400 m
Connected Displays
Up to 3
Gate Valve Weight
27 kg
Power Supply
100-115 / 200-220 VAC, 0.6/0.4 A, 1 phase, 50-60 Hz
GNSS Systems
GPS and GLONASS
System Type
SDME (Speed Distance Measuring Equipment)
Certification comparison
Certification
DS-85 Doppler Speed Log
SMIDS MK II Legacy Speed Log
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
— Not listed
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Data sources
SMIDS MK II Legacy Speed Log
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