Nortek DVL series
Precise navigation for subsea vehicles with exceptional bottom-track range and optimized size, weight and power consumption.
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Proven navigational accuracy
Exceptionally accurate DVLs field-tested in the challenging waters of the Oslo fjord to ensure performance in even the most difficult conditions.
Compact size, extended capability
The DVL 500 Compact offers the best balance of size and range available in the survey-grade DVL market. Flexible license options extend your vehicle's capabilities.
Supported integration and troubleshooting
Renowned global support team known for their responsiveness and quick turnaround time. Extensive support resources are available.
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Products
DVL 1000
DVL 500
DVL 500 Compact
DVL 333
Nucleus 1000
Frequency
1 MHz
500 kHz
500 kHz
333 kHz
1 MHz
Features
Bottom track, water track, current profiles
Bottom track, water track, current profiles
Bottom track, water track, current profiles
Bottom track, water track, current profiles
Bottom track, water track, current profiles, altimeter, AHRS / INS
Depth rating options
300 m, 6000 m
300 m, 6000 m
300 m, 6000 m
300 m, 6000 m
300 m, 1000 m
Bottom track range (min - max)
0.1 m - 75 m
0.1 m - 200 m
0.1 m - 175 m
0.1 m - 375 m
0.1 m - 50 m
Current profiling range
30 m
70 m
70 m
100 m
30 m
Long-term accuracy
±0.1% / ±0.1 cm/s (export-controlled), >1% (license-free)
±0.1% / ±0.1 cm/s (export-controlled), >1% (license-free)
±0.1% / ±0.1 cm/s (export-controlled), >1% (license-free)
±0.1% / ±0.1 cm/s (export-controlled), >1% (license-free)
<0.3% (export-controlled), >1% (license-free)
Maximum ping rate (configuration and range dependent)
8 Hz
8 Hz
8 Hz
8 Hz
8 Hz
Head diameter
114 mm
186 mm
114 mm
186 mm
90 mm
Additional options
Current profiles, rapid pressure output
Current profiles, rapid pressure output
Current profiles, Seanet connector for integration with TechnipFMC Schilling Robotics ROVs, rapid pressure output
Current profiles, rapid pressure output
Current profiles, INS, rapid pressure output
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