Descent™ S1 Buoy
Description
Descent™ S1 Buoy by Garmin
Garmin Descent™ S1 Buoy: Sonar Communication for Your Dive Team
Bridge the communication gap between the surface and the world below with the Garmin Descent™ S1 Buoy. This advanced sonar communication system creates a powerful network, allowing a surface crew to monitor, track, and exchange preset messages with their dive team underwater, fundamentally enhancing dive safety and coordination.
The SubWave™ Sonar Network:
The S1 Buoy is the hub of the Garmin dive ecosystem. When used with divers wearing compatible Garmin dive computers and Descent™ T2 transceivers (sold separately), it uses SubWave™ sonar technology to create a robust connection between the boat and the dive team up to 100 meters (328 ft) away.
For the Surface Support Crew:
This system provides an unprecedented level of oversight and communication for the team on the surface.
- Monitor Your Divers in Real-Time: Using the Garmin Dive™ app, the crew can track key data like tank pressure, depth, and more for up to eight networked divers. Automatic alerts can notify the surface if a diver has an issue.
- Send Messages Underwater: The app allows the surface crew to send preset messages directly to a diver's compatible wrist computer.
- Track Diver Location: Monitor the approximate distance of each diver from the buoy.
For the Divers Below:
For the divers in the water, the S1 Buoy enhances situational awareness and communication.
- Receive Important Updates: Get preset messages from the surface without having to end your dive. The buoy also extends the range of diver-to-diver messaging.
- Always Know the Way Back: The "Find My Buoy" feature on a compatible computer shows the distance and direction back to the buoy, providing a clear return-to-base reference, which is invaluable in lower visibility or current.
- Review Your Dive Path: After surfacing, you can review your underwater heatmaps in the Garmin Dive™ app to see approximately where you were exploring.
Built for the Field:
The rugged, impact-resistant S1 Buoy is water-rated to 10 meters (IPX8) and floats if dropped. Its internal rechargeable battery lasts for up to 15 hours of operation, and it connects via Wi-Fi® to the Garmin Dive™ app on the surface from up to 60 meters (197 ft) away. Multi-GNSS support (GPS and GLONASS) ensures accurate positioning on the surface.
Elevate the safety and coordination of your professional or technical dive operations. Contact us to learn more about the Garmin Descent™ S1 Buoy system today!
Features
- Remote Diver Monitoring: Allows surface crew to track tank pressure, depth, and more for up to 8 divers via the Garmin Dive™ app.
- Two-Way Preset Messaging: Enables communication between the surface and networked divers.
- Diver Location Tracking: The surface crew can monitor the distance to each diver in the network.
- "Find My Buoy" Reference: Divers can see the distance and direction back to the buoy on their compatible computer.
- Extends Diver-to-Diver Range: Helps extend the range of SubWave messaging between compatible divers.
- Post-Dive Heatmaps: Review underwater dive paths in the Garmin Dive™ app.
- Rugged & Floating Design: Impact-resistant and will float if dropped in the water.
- Long Battery Life: Up to 15 hours of operation on a single charge.
Specs
- Brand: Garmin
- Model: Descent™ S1 Buoy
- Physical Dimensions (WxH): 8.0” x 5.3” (203 x 135 mm)
- Weight: 2.2 lbs (981 g)
- Water Rating: IPX8 (submersible to 10 meters)
- Battery: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery Life: Up to 15 hours of active use
- Charging Method: Garmin proprietary clip charger cable with USB-C connector
- Connectivity: BLUETOOTH®, Wi-Fi®, ANT®, SubWave™
- Sensors (Positioning): GPS, GLONASS
- Wireless Frequency: 2.4 GHz @ 19.16 dBm maximum
- Operating/Storage Temp: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
- Underwater Operating Temp: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
- Charging Temp: 0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F)
- Surface Transmission Range (Wi‑Fi): Up to 60 m (197 ft)
- Underwater Transmission Range (SubWave™): Up to 100 m (328 ft) line of sight
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