Meet the Victron Skylla-TG Charger - 24/30 GMDSS, a purpose-built power solution for life-critical maritime systems. This charger integrates direct connections to both the battery and the Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS), delivering real-time monitoring and alarms on a VE.Net GMDSS panel (panel sold separately). A standard eight-wire UTP cable links the charger to the panel for seamless data communication.
Designed for effortless installation, the Skylla TG 24/30 GMDSS is pre-programmed for GMDSS functionality so you can simply install and go. The built-in battery controller continuously monitors battery capacity and even indicates the time-to-go during a power blackout, helping you plan ahead.
Why choose Skylla-GMDSS for your vessel
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Integrated monitoring & alarms – both battery and GMDSS data feed directly to the charger with alerts displayed on the optional VE.Net GMDSS panel.
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Pre-programmed for GMDSS – no adjustments needed; a simple menu lets you tweak settings if necessary.
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Time-to-go display – battery controller tracks capacity and projects how long you can operate during an outage.
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Precise charging for any battery type – adjustable charge voltage to suit VRLA or flooded batteries.
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Powerful and reliable – 30 A charge current (limited to 22 A at 110 V AC) with IUoUo charging profile for optimal battery health.
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Versatile power supply – can be used as a stand-alone power supply if needed; forced cooling ensures reliability under load.
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Robust construction – aluminium enclosure in blue (RAL 5012) for durability in harsh maritime environments.
Specifications at a glance
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Input Voltage 120/230 V AC
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Input Voltage Range 90–265 V AC
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Frequency 45–65 Hz
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Power Factor 1
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Charge Voltage Absorption 28.5 V DC
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Charge Voltage Float 26.5 V DC
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Charge Current 30 A (limited to 22 A at 110 V AC)
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Charge Characteristic IUoUo (three-step)
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Temperature Sensor Yes
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Can be Used as Power Supply Yes
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Forced Cooling Yes
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Protection a, b, c, d
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Operating Temperature -40 to +50°C
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Humidity Max 95% non-condensing
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Enclosure Aluminium, blue RAL 5012
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Weight 6 kg (13 lb)
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Dimensions 485 x 250 x 147 mm (19.1 x 9.9 x 5.8 in)
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GMDSS Connection VE.Net GMDSS panel compatibility (panel sold separately)
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Connections Battery: two 1.5 m cables; GMDSS: one 1.5 m cable; 230 V AC: three-wire 2.5 mm² (AWG 6); total cable length 2 m
Standards and safety: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29; Emission and immunity: EN 55014-1, EN 61000-3-2; EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-3; IEC 60945 for maritime navigation and radiocommunications. The Skylla-TG is engineered to meet demanding maritime requirements while delivering dependable charging and monitoring for GMDSS systems.
