Configuring MarineSense in MarineSmart
This guide covers configuration of MarineSense in the app. For installation, follow this link.
What is MarineSense
MarineSense is a device that measures voltage on four separate inputs, and can deploy a warning via SMS when the measurements go outside your defined normal values. MarineSense is designed to provide remote warning for onboard systems in an easy to use manner, for any kind of system that can give a measurable voltage in the 0-31V range. It does not include any detectors, but forwards the measurements to MarineHub which processes any alerts. When MarineSense has been powered up and connected to the Wi-fi distributed by your MarineHub, you may use the MarineSmart app to name the inputs and add alert recipients.
MarineSense use areas
MarineSense is compatible with any system that can provide a measurable output between 0-31V.
MarineSense in the app
To recieve alerts, at least one rule and one recipient must be defined. Below you will find step-by-step instructions on how to do this.
Alert rules
- New menu option
- Inputs
- Add rule
- Configure rule
When MarineSense is connected to the Hub Wi-fi, a new button will show up when opening the app.
For instructions on how to connect MarineSense, see the installation manual.
This view lets you see all the measurements made on input channels.
By selecting one of the inputs, you're taken to a more detailed view showing the measurements on a graph and buttons taking you to alert settings and other settings.
"Rules" determines levels that trigger an alert. Rules can be configured to trigger on under- or overvoltage, or a relay on/off state.
Selecting one of the inputs in the previous menu takes you to this view. The highlighted button will direct you to a new view for configuring alerts.
The example shows an input with a rule that triggers an alert if the voltage exceeds 26V.
Alerts can also trigger on undervoltage, or signals from a relay.
"Relay output high" will trigger an alert if over 2V is run through the circuit.
"Relay output low" will trigger an alert if under 2V is run through the circuit.
Press "Save" to store your rule.
Change input names & alert recipients
- Settings
- Name inputs
- Alerts
This button brings you to the settings for MarineSense.
In this view you will find information about the MarineSense unit like wi-fi signal strength, options to name the inputs and add alert recipients.
When selecting the fields marked IN1, IN2, IN3 or IN4, you will get the option to change input names. We recommend a name that accurately describes what is connected to the input, as this text is used in alert SMS (e.g: "Bilge pump").
Here you will also find options to display the inputs on the front page of the app, either as a widget or as a featured banner.
Wireless signal strength is shown in real time.
The button at the bottom of this page lets you add an alert recipient. Select an existing recipient to change or delete the information.
Here you fill in the alert recipients details. This setting may be changed at any time. Up to 2 recipients may be configured at the same time.
The table below will show examples of alerts sent by SMS.
**Mark: MarineSense will not distribute any alerts if not at least one rule and one recipient is defined.
Alert texts
In the table below you will find examples of alert texts sent via SMS by MarineSense. It also includes recommended actions and examples of texts distributed when the alert-state is reverted. Should you recieve messages from MarineSense that are not similar to the examples below, please contact MarineDynamics.
| Cause | Initial alert text | Recommended action | Alert over text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alert when alarm is triggered | Varsel fra MarineSense Alarm utløst: høy spenning på "navn på inngang". | Check connected equipment. | Varsel fra MarineSense Alarm opphevet: høy spenning på "navn på inngang". |
| System alert when contact with MarineHub is lost | Varsel fra MarineSmart Mistet kontakt med Hub, varsling ute av drift 1. januar 2025 kl. 00:00 UTC | Sensor is no longer connected to Hub. Check that MarineHub is still powered on, contact MarineDynamics for further troubleshooting. | Varsel fra MarineSmart Hub tilkoblet, varsling tilbake i drift 1. januar 2025 kl. 00:05 UTC |
| System alert when contact with MarineSense is lost | Varsel fra MarineSmart Sensor frakoblet, siste data ble mottatt 1. januar 2025 kl. 00:00 UTC Varslinger påvirket: -"Inngang 1" | MarineSense has lost connection, but MarineHub is still online. Check MarineSense power and wi-fi status. Contact MarineDynamics for further troubleshooting. | Varsel fra MarineSmart Sensor tilkoblet, data mottatt 1. januar 2025 kl. 00:05 UTC Varslinger påvirket: -"Inngang 1" |
If you get frequent alerts about connection issues, check wi-fi signal strength in MarineSense settings. Contact MarineDynamics if the problem remains.