Battery monitor for boat & yacht

ABattery monitorandBATTERYGuardfor boats and yachts works by monitoring the charge level and performance of the battery in real time. The device continuously measures the voltage, current and temperature of the battery. This data is recorded by sensors and a measuring connection.
The collected information is displayed as a base on a display or via an app on a smartphone or tablet.

ModernBattery monitorsfor the yacht also offer functions such as historical data recording and alarms for critical conditions and consumption of charge/discharge current. Some models have Bluetooth connectivity for easy remote parameter monitoring.
These features are particularly useful for safe and efficient power management on board boats, as they help prevent unexpected battery failures and discharge and ensure a reliable power supply.

1.Visual inspection: Check the battery for visible damage or corrosion at the terminals.

2.Using a voltmeter or battery monitor: Connect a voltmeter to the battery. A fully charged 12V battery should read between 12.6 and 12.8 volts. A voltage below 12.4 volts indicates that the battery is partially discharged, while a voltage below 12.0 volts indicates that the battery is severely discharged or dead.

3.Load test: Use a load tester to test the battery under load. This simulates the start-up process and indicates whether the battery can supply enough current.

4.Battery monitors and battery monitoring systems: These systems continuously monitor the battery charge level or voltage and performance and issue warnings when the battery is low or empty.

A shunt is a device used in current measuring circuits to monitor current flow and battery condition. If a shunt stops working properly, it can cause several problems:

1. Missing current measurement: The main purpose of a shunt is to accurately measure the flow of current. If the shunt is not working, accurate measurement of current is no longer possible, which can cause problems in monitoring and managing a yacht.
   
2. Faulty current monitoring: A defective measuring shunt can provide incorrect or unreliable current readings. Therefore, it can lead to incorrect assumptions about power consumption, which in turn leads to inefficient use of electrical systems.
   
3. System failures: In systems that rely heavily on accurate current monitoring, such as solar panels or battery monitoring systems, an electronic failure of the shunt can lead to failure of the entire system.

ABattery monitorr with WLAN and Bluetooth for boats enables advanced monitoring and control of the power storage. Via WLAN, this product can conveniently access the battery parameters of the boat's electrical system via an app on the smartphone or tablet, even if the user is not directly on the boat.

Bluetoothenables a direct connection between the monitor and the mobile device in close proximity. This allows detailed real-time data and information from this product such as voltage, current, charge level and temperature of the batteries to be monitored. Users can obtain battery data limits and warnings for critical conditions such as overcharge or deep discharge without any instructions using this method.

There are different types of boat and yacht batteries:

1. Starter batteries (starter batteries): These batteries provide high currents for a short time to start the boat engine of a yacht. Lead-acid batteries, for example, are designed for the rapid discharge and recharge process.
2. Consumer batteries (supply batteries): These batteries are intended to supply the system as well as electrical consumers on board, such as lighting, pumps and electronic devices.
3. Deep cycle batteries: These batteries can be discharged more deeply and are therefore well suited for applications where regular deep discharges can occur, such as electric anchor winches or electric drives.

ABattery monitorand SmartShunt for boats in winter storage is important to monitor the accumulator and battery capacity during storage on board and to maintain their condition. During the winter, batteries and electronics can be damaged by cold and long-term storage.

By regularly measuring the yacht's parameters, you can ensure that thePower storagenot discharged or subjected to adverse conditions that could cause damage to the housing.

In addition, theRemote monitoringAccess and overview of battery data via WLAN or Bluetooth with a WLAN Battery Guard without the need for physical access to the boat.