I installed the
Boat Command product this spring and it's been fantastic for simple
remote monitoring and alerting. Relatively
cheap too. It sends a data update to my app every three hours, or instantly for an
alarm state, or on demand. I
monitor two
battery banks, two
bilge pumps, high
water alarm, and
shore power status. It also has an
anchor alarm when you need it, and a way to turn items on/off on the
boat remotely.
Look here:
https://boatcommand.com/
Here's a couple
current logs as an example (from the web interface, also on app):
Battery log
7/18/2016 9:53 AM 13.74v
7/18/2016 6:53 AM 13.74v
7/18/2016 3:53 AM 13.74v
7/18/2016 12:53 AM 13.74v
7/17/2016 9:53 PM 13.74v
7/17/2016 6:53 PM 13.71v
7/17/2016 3:53 PM 13.77v
7/17/2016 12:53 PM 13.77v
7/17/2016 9:53 AM 13.77v
7/17/2016 6:53 AM 13.74v
7/17/2016 3:53 AM 13.74v
7/17/2016 12:53 AM 13.77v
7/16/2016 9:53 PM 13.74v
7/16/2016 6:53 PM 13.71v
7/16/2016 5:16 PM 13.74v
7/16/2016 3:53 PM 13.74v
Bilge pump #1 activity
7/16/2016 5:16 PM 0.33 minutes
7/16/2016 3:53 PM 0.33 minutes
7/16/2016 2:45 PM 0.17 minutes
7/16/2016 1:44 PM 0.32 minutes
7/16/2016 12:46 PM 0.17 minutes
7/16/2016 11:41 AM 0.17 minutes
7/13/2016 9:28 PM 0.32 minutes
7/13/2016 4:17 PM 0.32 minutes
You can get much more
history as well.
Basic install just for battery monitoring can take minutes. Full install probably took me three hours because of
bilge pump wiring challenges.
From what I understand it uses Verizon texting for transmitting the data to their central server. So if you're not in a Verizon zone you wont get the data.
I've become a quick fan, enough to feel compelled to say I have no affiliation with the company.
Good luck,
JR
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