Sensormetrics BoatNanny Alarm/Monitoring System

The BoatNanny

The BoatNanny is a wireless plug n' go around remote boat alarm system that anyone can install in less than 30 minutes.  When an alarm is activated, the system will text message your cell phone and/or send you an email.  The system communicates to you anywhere cell phone coverage exists.

24/7 Security Alerts

The BoatNanny is a wireless portable system and not a fixed hard wired system, it can be used to monitor your home, cottage, business, plane, RV, and camper.

• High Water Alarm
• AC/DC Power
• Temperature in Cabin/Engine
• Onboard Fire/Smoke Alarm
• Motion & Intruders
• Audio Levels (listen in on cabin's activities)

In The Box:

• BoatNanny Base Station
• BoatNanny Remote Sensor with Float Switch
• BoatNanny Users Guide
• Easy Command Card
• AC Power Adapter
• DC Power Cable
• Cell Phone Antenna
• Remote Sensor Mounting Hardware
• 2 AA alkaline batteries for the Remote Unit
• 4 AA nickel cadmium batteries for the Base Unit
• T-Mobile SIM Card

Power

• Base Unit is powered by 120VAC or the ship's 12-24 Volts DC systems with built-in rechargeable battery back-up.
• Remote Unit is powered by 2 AA alkaline batteries (guaranteed for 1 year).
• BoatNanny™ consumes little power (50mA) and can be used on small vessels on moorings or at slips with no AC power.

Installation/Programming

• Easy to program, just send a command text message to the BoatNanny™ and it will text or email you if alarm is tripped.
• Can program up to three different contacts if alarm is activated.
• Daily status reports on all boat parameters are sent by text message to your cell phone.

Fees

• No monthly monitoring fees or contracts.
• The pre-installed Datablaze/T-Mobile SIM card costs under $10/month and includes 300 text messages a month or, buy your own SIM card from a GSM cellular carrier (such as AT&T or T-Mobile). Most “pay as you go” plans range from 10 - 15 cents per text message. Average cost per year is $100.

The Sensors

The BoatNanny™ comes standard with one Base Unit and one Remote Unit. Each unit has its own sensors and can be accessed by your cell phone. Below is a list of the sensors, what their function are and where they are located.

Base Unit:

• Temperature Sensor - The temperature sensor monitors the temperature in the boat cabin. You can set the low and high temperature thresholds. If the temperature goes above or below the threshold, you will be notified. For example, if the heat in the boat fails and the temperature falls below the threshold, an alarm message will be sent.
• Motion Sensor - The motion sensor points toward the entrance of the cabin. If someone were to enter the boat, it would trip the motion sensor and notify the customer. The motion sensor selected is a highly accurate sensor that activates only when someone enters the detection zone. It is not activated by the boat rocking, or from curtains moving, etc.
• AC/DC loss of power - The BoatNanny™ sends an alarm message to the customer if there is a loss of either AC or DC power. For instance, if your ship-to-shore power becomes unplugged, or if your 12V battery becomes discharged, the BoatNanny™ will alert you.
• Smoke Detector - The BoatNanny™ monitors existing smoke/fire alarm and sends an alarm message when smoke or fire is in cabin.
• Audio Microphone - Simply call The BoatNanny™ and you can listen-in to the activities and audio levels within the cabin.

Remote Unit:

• Temperature Sensor - The temperature sensor in the Remote Unit monitors the temperature in the engine room. This also has a high and low threshold. Overheating of the engine or icing of water in the engine room are examples of when the BoatNanny™ would alert you.
• Bilge Water height - The Remote Unit can be connected to a wide variety of float switches or water sensors. As soon as water either trips the float switch or water rises to the water sensor, the BoatNanny™ will alert the customer that there is water entering the boat.

The BoatNanny also has the ability to connect to a siren if a motion is detected in your boat. (Siren not included)