Description
GESAS CAN-DPV 1168411
Product Introduction
Marine steering systems are less forgiving of component substitutions than ordinary factory automation. The GESAS CAN-DPV 1168411 is associated with the DPV steering function within the GESAS marine control architecture. GESAS identifies CAN-DPV among its steering/control modules for shipboard automation, while SCHOTTEL equipment documentation places part 1168411 in the GESAS 1BUS system with the designation DPV.
The GESAS CAN-DPV 1168411 should therefore be treated as a system-specific marine steering electronic module rather than a generic CAN interface or ordinary PLC I/O card. Import records identify 1168411 as a DPV steering electronic module, and other shipping records describe it as DPV steering equipment for vessels and tugs. The available public documentation does not provide enough evidence to publish detailed voltage, current, CAN baud-rate, IP rating, or channel-count specifications, so those values should be verified against the actual GESAS/SCHOTTEL equipment documentation or nameplate.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GESAS GmbH |
| Model | CAN-DPV |
| Part Number | 1168411 |
| Product Type | Marine steering electronic/control module |
| System Architecture | GESAS 1BUS |
| Functional Designation | DPV |
| Primary Application | Steering system |
| Equipment Domain | Marine propulsion / steering automation |
| Associated Equipment | SCHOTTEL vessel systems documented with GESAS components |
| Communication Architecture | GESAS CAN-based system |
| Mounting | System-specific control cabinet / electronics assembly |
| Exact Supply Voltage | Verify from unit documentation/nameplate |
| CAN Data Rate | Verify from unit documentation |
| I/O Channel Count | Verify from unit documentation |
| Environmental Rating | Verify from exact revision |
| Protection Rating | Verify from installed assembly |
| Revision | Match physical PCB/module revision |
GESAS confirms that CAN-DPV belongs to its family of control modules used in marine applications. A SCHOTTEL wiring/parts document specifically identifies 1168411 as DPV under the GESAS 1BUS system.
Major Features and Advantages
Dedicated DPV Steering Function
The most important identification point is the relationship between 1168411, CAN-DPV, and DPV steering. This is not simply an aftermarket CAN communication card. A SCHOTTEL system parts diagram lists the component as:
1168411 — DPV — DPV — 1BUS SYSTEM GESAS
That evidence ties the part directly to the steering architecture rather than to general-purpose automation.
GESAS CAN-DPV 1168411
Part of a GESAS Marine Control Architecture
GESAS develops control and operating systems for ship propulsion and steering applications. Its marine product family includes bridge/control panels, multifunction displays, warning panels, local panels, CAN-DPV steering modules, and speed-acquisition equipment. GESAS states that its marine systems are deployed across vessel types including ferries, harbor tugs, offshore supply vessels, yachts, container vessels, and river vessels.
That context is useful when evaluating a spare: the CAN-DPV should be considered within the complete vessel control architecture rather than as an independent industrial CAN device.
CAN-Based System Integration
The CAN-DPV designation indicates its position within the GESAS CAN-based control architecture. GESAS lists CAN-DPV together with other CAN-based automation modules such as CAN-DIO, CAN-AIO, CAN-DCM, CAN-GW, and DZE.
Public sources do not provide sufficiently reliable evidence for the exact CAN message structure or bus speed of the 1168411 revision. Those parameters should therefore be taken from the vessel-specific configuration rather than copied from generic CAN module listings.
Marine Steering Application
The strongest independent procurement evidence is unusually specific: recent trade records describe 1168411 as “DPV steering”, while another record describes it as an electronic DPV module. Older vessel spare-parts records also associate 1168411 with ocean-going vessels and tugs.
This makes the steering application substantially better supported than generic descriptions such as “amplifier module” or “PLC module.”
Application Scenarios & Field Considerations
The CAN-DPV 1168411 is primarily relevant to GESAS/SCHOTTEL marine steering systems.
- Vessel steering control: Used within the electronic steering architecture associated with DPV systems.
- Harbor tug applications: Historical vessel spare records identify 1168411 among components supplied for ocean-going vessels and tugs.
- Ferry and commercial vessel systems: Recent trade records identify 1168411 as DPV steering equipment supplied as a ferry accessory.
- GESAS 1BUS architecture: The component is identified in SCHOTTEL documentation as part of the GESAS 1BUS system.
A practical maintenance point: if a DPV steering channel develops a fault, replacing the electronic module should not be the first assumption. Steering feedback, CAN communication, power supply, actuator/control-valve electronics, wiring, and the upstream steering controller can all produce similar symptoms.
Related Products
The following components are relevant to the same GESAS/SCHOTTEL marine-control environment, although they are not automatic substitutes for CAN-DPV 1168411:
- GESAS CAN-DCM — associated with DCM steering/control functions.
- GESAS CAN-DIO — digital I/O module family.
- GESAS CAN-AIO — analog I/O module family.
- GESAS CAN-GW — CAN gateway module family.
- GESAS DZE4 — speed-acquisition module family.
- GESAS FSP-CP — bridge/control stand panel.
- GESAS MFD — multifunction display.
- GESAS QSP-A — transverse-thruster panel.
- GESAS MSP — master-stick panel.
GESAS lists these product families within its marine operating and control-system portfolio.
Engineer’s Guide — Field Pitfalls to Avoid
1. Do not classify 1168411 as a generic PLC module
Some reseller databases label CAN-DPV as a PLC module or amplifier module. That description is too broad for procurement. The stronger evidence identifies 1168411 specifically with DPV steering in a GESAS 1BUS/SCHOTTEL system.
2. Do not copy generic CAN specifications
Several secondary listings publish figures such as 24 VDC, 1 Mbps, IP67, or wide temperature ranges. Those figures are not supported by the GESAS primary material I found for the exact 1168411 identifier. They should not be used as engineering design values without confirmation.
3. Match the complete part number
The procurement identifier should be recorded as:
GESAS CAN-DPV — 1168411
Do not purchase solely against the word “DPV.” The vessel’s installed hardware may contain several DPV-related components.
4. Check the vessel-specific steering architecture
A replacement board may depend on the steering controller, actuator/valve arrangement, CAN network configuration, feedback devices, and firmware. Physical fit alone does not establish compatibility.
5. Check the PCB revision
For older marine control equipment, revision changes can matter even when the commercial part number remains unchanged. Photograph and record the PCB label, revision, connectors, and any configuration switches before removing the failed unit.
6. Investigate the complete fault chain
If the vessel reports a steering fault, check:
- CAN communication
- Module power supply
- Steering feedback
- Actuator/control-valve interface
- Wiring and connectors
- Upstream steering controller
- Other GESAS 1BUS nodes
Replacing the CAN-DPV without checking these areas can result in replacing a healthy module.
FAQ
What is GESAS CAN-DPV 1168411?
It is a GESAS marine steering electronic/control module associated with the DPV steering function. SCHOTTEL documentation places part 1168411 in the GESAS 1BUS system, and trade records identify it as DPV steering equipment.
Is CAN-DPV 1168411 a PLC communication card?
Not in the conventional PLC sense. Although CAN is part of the GESAS automation architecture, the available evidence identifies 1168411 specifically with DPV steering, rather than as a general-purpose CAN-to-PLC communication interface.
Where is GESAS CAN-DPV used?
It is associated with GESAS marine control systems and specifically with DPV steering applications. GESAS lists CAN-DPV among its reference products for ship operating and control systems.
Is 1168411 part of a SCHOTTEL system?
The available SCHOTTEL parts documentation directly lists 1168411 DPV within a GESAS 1BUS system. Additional trade records identify the component as DPV steering equipment supplied with vessel systems.
What is the operating voltage of CAN-DPV 1168411?
I would not publish a fixed voltage without the exact GESAS revision documentation. Several secondary websites report different voltage values, but I did not find sufficiently reliable primary evidence tying those figures specifically to part 1168411.
What CAN baud rate does 1168411 use?
The exact CAN data rate for this part number is not reliably established in the public documentation I found. Do not use generic claims such as 1 Mbps as a design specification without checking the installed vessel configuration.
What should procurement verify before buying 1168411?
Verify GESAS CAN-DPV, part number 1168411, physical revision, connectors, installed vessel/system designation, configuration information, and condition. If the replacement is used or refurbished, obtain actual photographs and test information for the specific unit.
Procurement Takeaway
GESAS CAN-DPV 1168411 is best identified as a marine DPV steering electronic/control module within the GESAS 1BUS architecture. The strongest available evidence comes from GESAS’s own marine product documentation and SCHOTTEL system documentation, which associates 1168411 directly with DPV steering.
I would not publish the commonly repeated 24 VDC, 1 Mbps, IP67, or -40 to +85°C figures as confirmed specifications for this exact part. The public secondary sources disagree, while the primary GESAS material confirms the product family and marine steering role but does not expose those detailed electrical specifications. For procurement, the 1168411 identifier, revision, vessel system, and actual nameplate/configuration are more reliable matching criteria.
