Siren Marine SirenSat Offshore Operation manual

Installation & User Guide

Product Overview
The SirenSat Offshore system provides a practical solution for offshore vessel
tracking beyond cellular range. This provides the ability to collect regularly updated
location data that can be accessed through the Siren Marine smart device app and
Siren Marine fleet app. The SirenSat Offshore also meets the requirement of
several marine insurance companies that require vessels to have a satellite tracking
application.
Once your vessel travels beyond cellular range, the SirenSat Offshore antenna will
automatically take priority to provide position tracking. Live data updates will be
provided to your Smart device or the Siren fleet app every five minutes.
Upon returning to cellular range coverage, the main Siren Marine device will
re-establish a cellular connection and standard updates will resume. Notifications
including sensor alerts that occurred while outside cellular coverage will be
automatically transmitted to all Siren Connected Boat applications.
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Getting Started
Requirements
Before you begin, ensure that you have the necessary equipment and subscriptions
needed to operate your SirenSat Offshore. Each item listed below can be
purchased by going to SirenMarine.com under our Products page:
SirenSat Offshore Antenna
●The SirenSat Offshore Antenna will be required if you have not already
purchased this device.
Siren Marine Main Device
●A main device hub such as the Siren 3 Pro, Siren 3, or MTC must be installed
on your vessel to operate all Siren Marine devices and send data to the Siren
Connected Boat app.
Satellite Subscription
●A satellite subscription is required to receive data from the SirenSat Offshore
device. You will have the option between a 1-Year, 2-Year, or 3-Year
subscription. Each subscription will auto-renew in your account.
Cellular Subscription
●A cellular subscription is required as a foundation for operating your Siren
Marine system. You will have the option between an Annual, Monthly, or
Seasonal subscription. Each subscription will auto-renew in your account.
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Pairing the SirenSat Offshore
The SirenSat Offshore system must be paired to the Siren Connected Boat app
prior to installation. The base of the SirenSat Offshore will have a barcode with
serial number that is required to pair the system.
Follow these steps to pair the SirenSat Offshore:
1. Login to your Siren Connected Boat app
2. Select Settings > Add SirenSat device
3. Select OK or Allow to permit camera access if prompted
4. The screen will display an orange frame with the camera as shown. Hover the
frame over the SirenSat Offshore barcode located at the base of the unit as shown.
5. Select Add when prompted.
6. A window will display reading “Successfully added your SirenSat Device” will
display on your screen. Select OK.
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Installing the Batteries
Install the supplied AAA lithium-ion batteries as shown below. You will need a small
Philips-head screwdriver to open the battery chassis. The batteries will power the SirenSat
Offshore for up to fifteen days without connection to an external power supply. Should the
internal battery power drain to low battery, an alert will appear in the Siren Connected Boat
app.
For maximum low-power protection, install the power/sensor wire harness (see Page 8)
Powering On
The SirenSat Offshore is equipped with a small ON/OFF switch located on the side of the
antenna as shown below. The switch is directly above the mini-USB port and can be toggled
using a tool such as a small flat-head screwdriver or pen. The SirenSat Offshore is supplied
with the power in the OFF position. Once the switch is toggled ON, a location message will
automatically be sent to the Siren Marine server. This will report up to every five minutes
depending on boat motion as specified in the device overview. Location messages will then
be updated to both the Siren Connected Boat app and fleet app.
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Mounting
For best performance, it is recommended to mount
the SirenSat Offshore outside and fully exposed to the
sky with a clear 180° view. The antenna is also 100%
weatherproof so exposure with water will not affect its
operation. If this is not an option, the SirenSat
Offshore can also be mounted in a location covered by
wood or fiberglass (i.e. inside a console or electronics
box). Please note that reception will be affected if the
device is covered.
For a permanent installation, use the bracket and screws provided with the packaging (see
image below).
For a temporary installation, use the industrial adhesives provided with the packaging.
Please note that after the adhesive has fully bonded after 24 hours, removing the antenna
could cause damage to the mounting surface.
Note: Never mount the antenna within 1.5 meters of any large mass of metal, other antenna, or
wiring. These materials or other appliances will block satellite reception if adjacent to the device.
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Wiring
The SirenSat Offshore antenna should be connected to a battery source and external input
sensors using the supplied wire harness. Please refer to the table and wiring diagram
below:
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Connecting to External Power
It is recommended that the antenna is connected to the boat’s 12V battery to preserve
internal battery power. If external battery power to the SirenSat Offshore antenna is lost, it
will remain powered by the internal batteries for approximately fifteen days depending on
boat motion.
External power will not recharge the lithium-ion batteries in the SirenSat antenna. Actual
duration of the internal battery power will depend on the actions of the vessel it is
monitoring.
Please note that the SirenSat Offshore antenna consumes 0.27 mAh of battery power per
day as it has been programmed to make a connection to its satellite system up to every five
minutes. This frequency allows the Siren Marine geofence capabilities to be used while
external to cellular coverage.
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Location Updates
The SirenSat Offshore will send a location message to the Siren Marine server up to every
five minutes depending on boat motion. Location updates are subject to change every 30
minutes if not in motion.
SirenSat Offshore vessel tracking updates will appear on the mobile app as a yellow
tracking line, versus the red tracking line used to show the vessel is connected via cellular.
Location updates begin when the antenna is switched ON and will continue thereafter.
Location update actions:
●View Position Reporting: Select the Position tile on the Home screen. This tile
displays the information shown in the left image below.
●Stop Location Updates: Switch device OFF as shown on Page 6 under Powering On.
●Create Instant Update: Switch the device OFF > wait 60 seconds > toggle back ON
(this will force a location update).
Security Alert Messaging
The SirenSat Offshore can process alert messages from two Siren Marine wired security
sensors. These sensors include the following options:
●Magnetic Entry Reed Switch
●Canvas Snap
●Infrared Motion/ePIR
●Shore Power Plug
These wired sensors can be connected in series with the Siren Marine device or wired
directly to the SirenSat Offshore harness if desired. Siren Marine wireless sensors will not
work with the SirenSat Offshore. Users will only be alerted when these sensors are tripped
into their alert state. Users will not be alerted when sensors return to their normal state. If
wired security sensors are installed, be sure to turn ON the wired sensor tile in the Siren
Connected Boat app to receive sensor status alerts.
To toggle on wired sensor tiles in the device app, go to Settings > Home Screen Settings >
Toggle ON/OFF.
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Coverage Map
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