IDST800L

The Navico IDST800L, also known as the Airmar DST800L, is a through-hull multifunction Smart™ Triducer® sensor. It is specifically designed for marine environments and combines depth, speed, and temperature sensing functions in a single housing.

The IDST800L sensor integrates three essential functions for navigation:

Depth detection beneath the hull.Speed measurement of the vessel.Water temperature reading.

The Navico IDST800L transducer operates at a frequency of 235 kHz. This frequency has been selected to minimize mutual interference with other depth sounders or electronic equipment potentially present aboard the vessel.

The Navico IDST800L has a nominal power output of 100 W, transmitted via the NMEA 2000® network.

The IDST800L transducer can detect depths from 0.5 metres to 185 metres. However, when connected via NMEA 2000®, the maximum supported depth is 100 metres.

The IDST800L transducer can measure boat speed accurately up to 45 knots.

The IDST800L sensor provides water temperature readings with an accuracy of ±0.2°C.

The IDST800L transducer features a wide fan-shaped beam of 10°x44° (port-starboard). This design ensures efficient bottom detection, even on hulls with high keel angles or heeling sailboats.

Yes, the Navico IDST800L has a long shaft and a retractable mechanism. This feature greatly simplifies sensor maintenance without the need to take the vessel out of the water.

The 235 kHz frequency is specifically selected for the Navico IDST800L to avoid mutual interference with other fishfinder or electronic equipment that may be onboard the vessel. This ensures clear and reliable readings.

The Navico IDST800L is a through-hull sensor, meaning it is installed by penetrating the boat's hull so the active part of the sensor is in direct contact with the water.

Yes, thanks to its retractable mechanism and long shaft, the IDST800L sensor can be removed from its housing for cleaning or inspection without the need to take the vessel out of the water, greatly simplifying maintenance.

Integrating depth, speed, and temperature functions into a single through-hull unit reduces the number of hull penetrations required, simplifying overall installation and minimizing risks.

Yes, the IDST800L transducer is suitable for these hull types thanks to its wide 10°x44° (port-starboard) fan beam. This beam ensures efficient bottom detection even when the boat is heeled or the hull has a pronounced angle.

The Navico IDST800L is fully compatible with navigation systems using the NMEA 2000® protocol. It connects directly to this network to transmit its depth, speed, and temperature data.

No, the IDST800L transducer is designed to operate at a frequency of 235 kHz, specifically chosen to avoid mutual interference with most other fishfinders or fish detection equipment that typically operate on different frequencies.

A wide fan-shaped beam, like the 10°x44° of the IDST800L, offers several advantages:

It ensures efficient bottom detection over a larger area. It is particularly useful for hulls with a steep deadrise angle or sailboats heeling, where a narrower beam might lose contact with the bottom. It provides better coverage beneath the boat, improving awareness of the underwater environment.

Yes, the Navico IDST800L is a Smart™ Triducer® sensor. This designation means it can process and convert raw depth, speed, and temperature data into NMEA 2000® digital signals directly at the transducer level, simplifying wiring and integration into the onboard system.

The Navico IDST800L is classified as an accessory in the N2k (NMEA 2000) sensor category, but it is an essential component for collecting depth, speed, and temperature data on a compatible navigation system.