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YS PRO installation manual This manual will provide everything you need to install and configure your YS PRO. The YS PRO installation must be completed by a certified electrician or a person with advanced knowledge in boat electronic installation. For more detailed information please visit our help center or reach out to our support team via email or Whatsapp.
CONTENTS ATTACH THE ANTENNAS TO YS PRO ATTACH THE 4G/GPS ANTENNA TO YOUR BOAT IMPORTANT INFORMATION CABLES AND CONNECTION - GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY WARNINGS CABLE TYPE AND LENGTHS DISCLAIMERS STRAIN RELIEF WARRANTY CABLE SHIELDING TECHNICAL ACCURACY CONNECTING CABLES PUBLICATION COPYRIGHT...
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CAN SOURCE TESTING WIRELESS ACCESSORIES CONFIGURATION GENERAL INFORMATION COMMUNICATION FREQUENCY Outside of these events, sensors will remain active but won’t send data to the YS PRO. PAIRING ACCESSORIES CONFIGURE A SENSOR WI-FI HOT-SPOT CONFIGURATION WI-FI HOTSPOT GENERAL INFORMATION WI-FI HOTSPOT ACTIVATION...
+33 7 82 64 64 57 Warning: potential ignition source The use of YS PRO is at the user’s own risk. Please visit our website : This product is NOT approved for use in hazardous or flammable www.yacht-sentinel.com to review our Terms and Conditions.
YS PRO accessories and Sentinel Cam 2. For the installation and pairing of Yacht Sentinel Zigbee sensors with your YS PRO, please refer to the accessories manual. The ac- cessories manual can be downloaded in PDF format from: www.yacht-sentinel.com/user-manual/accessories For the installation and pairing of the Sentinel Cam 2, please refer to the Sentinel Cam 2 manual.
Make sure that your WI-FI network is always working when you need your camera to be active. If you wish to use YS PRO as a WI- FI network, you will need to insert a SIM card in the YS PRO (not provided).
PRO will trigger all sirens, even those of sensors not causing the alarm. YS PRO can be powered by 12V, 24V or 48V. In case YS Pro is discon- Ethernet Waterproof nected from the main battery, its internal battery lasts 12 to 24h.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW INTERFACE PRODUCT OVERVIEW INTERFACE PRODUCT DIMENSIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Alternative 4G/GPS Antenna WI-FI Zigbee 30 cm optional SIM card 4 cm 25,5 cm 14,5 cm Power button Power Ethernet CAN 3 CAN 2 CAN 2 CAN 3 6,8 cm POWER CAN 1 CAN 4...
Wireless performance may degrade when the signal passes through a bulkhead containing power cables. Additionally, crew members (especially when wet) can obstruct wireless signals if YS PRO LOCATION REQUIREMENTS YS PRO LOCATION REQUIREMENTS their bodies intersect the signal area between wireless sensors and associated displays.
ANTENNAS AND CONNECTORS SPACE receivers. Make sure that your location will allow enough space for the an- tennas on the top and the cables on the bottom of the YS PRO POWER SUPPLY AN EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS POWER SUPPLY AN EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS (minimum space is given by the mounting template): Opt for a location adjacent to the vessel’s DC power supply and...
MOUNTING MOUNTING THE YS PRO MOUNTING THE YS PRO Follow the instructions below to mount the YS PRO. TOOLS REQUIRED TOOLS REQUIRED Before proceeding with mounting, ensure you have: The following tools are required for installation. ݉ Chosen an appropriate location, taking into account the loca- tion specifications detailed in this manual ݉...
ATTACH THE ANTENNAS TO YS PRO ATTACH THE ANTENNAS TO YS PRO Alternative WI-FI / Zigbee WI-FI / Zigbee ATTACH THE 4G/GPS ANTENNA TO YOUR BOAT ATTACH THE 4G/GPS ANTENNA TO YOUR BOAT Remove the sticker below the 4G/GPS antenna and place it on the...
CABLES AND CONNECTION - GENERAL connection Ensure that any exposed wire connections are ade- INFORMATION quately insulated to prevent short circuits and corrosion caused by water infiltration CABLE TYPE AND LENGTHS CABLE TYPE AND LENGTHS It’s crucial to employ cables of the suitable type and length. Verify that they meet the necessary standards in terms of quality and gauge for their designated use.
݉ YELLOW: NMEA 2000 (Relay OUT) YS PRO is able to monitor and use any electrical source with a volt- age of 12V, 24V or 48V. Main Battery Connection The black and red wires are used to power the YS PRO. From this power source, the YS PRO is also able to monitor the main battery voltage.
Exception: WI-FI hotspot dealer or a suitably qualified professional marine electrician. If the YS PRO is used as a WI-FI hotspot, it will stay in normal state. In-line fuse To turn the YS PRO in power saving state, the WI WI-FI hotspot...
݉ The main battery cable (black and red) should be run as a sep- Connect the YS PRO directly to the positive (+) and negative (-) bar arate, single length of 2-wire cable from the unit to the vessel’s of the distribution panel, upstream circuit breakers or switches.
3A In-line fuse 12V ~ The NMEA 2000 instruments are usually powered down while the boat is not in navigation. To allow YS PRO to collect data when Green Cable away from your boat, the integrated relay has the ability to power (Relay IN) the NMEA 2000 network from the user app.
If the YS PRO relay is used in a “relay driving position” (Configura- tion 1 & 3): Max in-line fuse rating: 3 A If the YS PRO relay is installed in parallel to the NMEA switch (Con- figuration 2): Max in-line fuse rating: 7 A...
MONITORING IMPORTANT: This section is to consider only if you DON’T wish to use the YS PRO NMEA 2000 relay. If you wish to use the YS PRO NMEA 2000 relay, please refer to its section for connection. SECONDARY AND THIRD BATTERY MONITORING SECONDARY AND THIRD BATTERY MONITORING IMPORTANT: In this case, the yellow cable (Relay OUT) won’t be...
ETHERNET CONNECTION OVERVIEW The YS PRO Ethernet connector will allow you to bring an external Internet connection to the YS PRO. This could be a good option for example if your boat is equipped with a satellite connection. Note: An external Internet connection can also be brought directly via WI-FI.
Indicate the total used time ݉ Create automatic maintenance based on total used time A voltage detector is included with the YS PRO, it is possible to CAN CONNECTORS OVERVIEW CAN CONNECTORS OVERVIEW install up to 4x voltage detectors connected to YS PRO. Only use a voltage detector distributed by Yacht Sentinel or an official dis- YS PRO is equipped with 4x CAN connectors.
VOLTAGE DETECTOR CONNECTION VOLTAGE DETECTOR CONNECTION Exception: Bilge Pump Bilge pumps are usually powered via a 3 outputs switch. It is im- IMPORTANT: The voltage detector MUST have the same (-) than portant to connect the red cable of the voltage detector to the the main battery at all times.
Note: The SIM card format must be Micro SIM. ݉ Have a connection if you are in a zone where the YS PRO em- bedded SIM card doesn’t have a 4G connection IMPORTANT TO KNOW: A subscription in the YS PRO is required even if using a SIM card to cover the costs of Yacht Sentinel cloud servers.
YS PRO without having to enter a pass- word. When the user mode is selected, YS PRO will guide the user in set- ting up a password and connecting the YS PRO to the user app ac- count.
WI-FI CONNECTION OVERVIEW WI-FI CONNECTION OVERVIEW Once selected you will be redirected to the WI-FI connection As- The YS PRO has the ability to connect to a WI-FI network in order sistant. to use its Internet connection. Enter the WI-FI password When connected to a WI-FI network, YS PRO will prioritize sending data via this channel.
IMPORTANT: This step is only required if a SIM card has been in- skip this step) serted in the YS PRO. A SIM card is not mandatory for YS PRO to run, check the “SIM CARD” chapter for more information.
CAN SOURCE CONFIGURATION CAN SOURCE CONFIGURATION Choose a Function (protocol) Once all your CAN ports are connected to the YS PRO, follow the Note: If you are configuring a voltage detector, you will need to steps below to configure them: select a type.
CAN SOURCE TESTING CAN SOURCE TESTING Example: ݉ CAN 1 (NMEA 2000) powered A CAN source can be tested directly via the YS PRO interface. ݉ CAN 2 (watermaker) powered Open the Boat Monitoring menu ݉ CAN 3 (bilge pump) not powered Power the network connected to the CAN ݉...
Accessories Manual. A pairing mode page will appear with a countdown of 120s. During this time YS PRO is scanning the Zigbee network to find Outside of these events, sensors will remain active but won’t send available sensors.
If a sensor is renamed, the new name will be displayed on the Click Save Wireless Accessories menu and in the YS PRO user app. Disabling a sensor will disable all the alerts and data related to this sensor. The sensor will remain connected to the YS PRO.
݉ An external SIM card: in this case YS PRO will share the 3G/4G connection via its WI-FI network. ݉ An external WI-FI: In this case YS PRO will act as a range ex- tender to extend the WI-FI network.
WI-FI HOTSPOT CONFIGURATION WI-FI HOTSPOT CONFIGURATION To rename or change your WI-FI password: Open the Connectivity Settings menu Select WI-FI Hotspot Settings Once selected, you will be redirected to the WI-FI Hotspot Settings page. Change the WI-FI name Change the WI-FI password Click Save...
݉ Make sure that the YS PRO installation follows the location re- quirements provided in this document YS PRO offers the possibility to test the GPS signal strength in real time. ݉ Make sure that the GPS antenna is well connected to the YS...
YS PRO collects data from different sources, the data is then sent Intrusion notification via an Internet connection, from 3G/4G, WI-FI or Ethernet. Temperature If YS PRO is out of range from an Internet connection, data can be Motion Sensor recorded for months and sent later. Intrusion notification...
DATA FROM NMEA 2000 DATA FROM NMEA 2000 Alternator Potential Oil Tank Capacity Fuel Rate Fresh Water Capacity Engine Hours Black Water Capacity Manufacturer’s Alarms Engine Coolant Pressure Waste Water Capacity Check Engine Fuel Pressure Live Well Water Capacity Over Temperature (Engine) Engine Load Low Oil Pressure (Engine) Navigation...
DISPOSAL Dispose of this product in accordance with the WEEE Directive. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equip- ment which contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the en- vironment when WEEE is not handled correctly.
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