Yacht Sentinel Sentinel Domotics User manual

Quick start guide
Sail through the Sentinel Domotics setup process

Congratulations
on purchasing your
Sentinel Domotics kit.
This user manual will provide everything you need
to know to get you up and running.
For more detailed information, please visit
our website at www.yacht-sentinel.com.
Table of Contents
What’s in the box? 4
Activate your account 5
Power up your devices 6
Testing 15
Help and support 16
Disclaimer 16

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What’s in the box?
NMEA gateway
Micro USB to USB
(power cable)
Power plug Ethernet cable
W2K
Wifi modem +
standard antennas
External
antenna
Optional Depending On Your Package
You will first need to download the Yacht
Sentinel Hub app. You can do this by
visiting the Google Play store, iOS app
store or by scanning the QR code.
If you already have an account with us and would like to pair
your Sentinel Domotics kit to an existing account, follow the
following sets:
1. Login and click the gear icon located on the bottom right of
the page.
2. Select ‘Manage boats’ and then ‘add boat’ the left-hand
side. Enter in your boat name & Sentinel Domotics product
code, then select the check box ‘Sentinel Domotics’.
Activate your account
(if you already have a YS hub account, go directly to step 3)
Existing user only
Download the App
Open the app and click ‘Activate your account’. Select
‘Package includes YS6’ if the package you purchased
include a Yacht Sentinel 6. Otherwise select ‘Sentinel
Domotics product code’ and enter in the product code
shown on the top of your ‘NMEA Gateway’.
New users only
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• The W2K connects directly into the NMEA bus on your
boat. The NMEA bus will provide power and information
from any other NMEA product connected to it.
• DO NOT twist the body of the W2K when connecting it
to the NMEA bus. Once both notches line up correctly,
push and slowly twist the silver ring on the W2K. The
W2K will then light up once activated.
• Align notch with NMEA bus and twist silver ring to
connect securely.
Power up your devices
Power up your W2K
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Note:
If you are using a Raymarine NMEA system you may need to
purchase an adapter called ‘Raynet’. If you are using a Simrad
system you will need to purchase a ‘Sim net’ adapter. These
adapters can be purchased separately from any marine supply
store.
• A green light on the W2K will light up once NMEA
network in ON.
Turn on your NMEA network
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• Plug one end of the micro USB to USB cable provided
into the USB slot on the router, and the other end into
the universal power plug provided.
• Do NOT connect to the router with another device
otherwise you may use up all of your NMEA data.
• If you purchased the more powerful external antenna,
attach the white antenna to the top of the WiFi router
marked ‘2.4ghz’, and the cable coming from the external
antenna where it is marked ‘4G’. The other end of the
cable is attached to the antenna itself.
Note:
The sim card has already been inserted into the router and
activated. The router is also pre-configured to work with the both the
NMEA gateway and the W2K.
• Plug one end of the micro USB to USB cable provided
into the USB slot on the NMEA gateway, and the other
end into the universal power plug provided.
Power up the NMEA gateway
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Note:
The NMEA gateway should ONLY be used with the power cable and
power adapter provided.
1. Using Yacht Sentinel Wi-Fi Marina router
Power up the Wi-Fi Router
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• If you have purchased YS Wi-Fi modem with standard
antennas, then you will simply need to attach the
antennas to the top of the router itself.

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2. Using a third-party Wi-Fi router
A computer is required for this method
Connect to the W2K
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A. To connect to your W2K you need to use a computer,
tablet or mobile device and look for a Wi-Fi device
beginning with ‘w2k-xxxxxx’. The password for the
network can be found on a sticker on both the front and
back of the W2K.
B. Open your web browser and type in ‘192.168.4.1’. The
password to login to this panel is ‘admin’. Once logged
in click on the gear icon on the top right-hand corner
of the screen. Then select ‘Wi-Fi Client settings’, follow
the steps, and connect your W2K to an active WiFi
connection.
С. Now click on the ‘i’ on the top right-hand corner. Your
settings under Client Status should show connected
under your wifi network name. Now write down the
‘Client Network IP Address, we will need this later on in
the set up.’

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A. Plug one end of the micro USB to USB cable provided
into the USB slot on the NMEA gateway, and the other
end into the universal power plug provided.
Power up the NMEA gateway
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Note:
The NMEA gateway should ONLY be used with the power cable and
power adapter provided.
B. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable provided into
the NMEA Gateway, and the other end into your Wi-Fi
Router. Make sure your Wi-Fi router is ON
A. Using a computer, visit https://www.yacht-sentinel.
com/downloads and download the program depending
on your operating system (Windows or Mac).
B. Open up the file and install the program. A shortcut
called ‘Sentinel Domotics set up’ will be automatically
added to your desktop.
C. Connect your computer to the same Wi-Fi than the
NMEA gateway (LAN or WIFI).
D. Open the program, click ‘Next’ on the wizard and then
‘Scan’.
E. A network called ‘NMEA-GATEWAY-XXXX’ will appear
once the scan is completed. Refresh the page if it’s not
the case.
F. Select this network and type in the username and
password shown on top of the NMEA Gateway case.
Install software
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Note:
Before completing the next step be sure to have an active internet
connection.
G. Click on ‘Setup’. Select ‘Setup Wi-Fi’ if you would
like to use Wi-Fi instead of LAN. Otherwise keep it
unchecked and click ‘Start’. This process can take up to
10 minutes to complete.
H. Select ‘Config’ once the setup is complete and enter
in the ‘Device serial number’ shown on top of the NMEA
Gateway case.
I. Enter in the ‘Client Network IP’ that was written down
during step 3 into the box marked ‘W2K client IP’. Then
select the minimum water depth threshold you would
like to be notified o. We recommend choosing an
accurate number based on the depth of your boat avoid
false alarms and to wasting unnecessary data.
J. Finally click ‘Update’ and you’re done.
Testing
• Turn on your boats NMEA network and engine.
• Login to the app, click ‘Boat Status’ and then choose
NMEA dashboard. The status of your Sentinel Domotics
should show as online and data should start flowing into
your app after a few minutes.
If NMEA dashboard has not updated after 10 minutes, check
the following:
1. Wi-Fi router is showing a stable blue light on 4G. If the
4G LED is not stable the connection in the area could be
a likely issue.
2. W2K power light is green. If W2K power light is not ON it
means your NMEA network is not turned ON.
3. NMEA Gateway is properly powered ON. Note that no
LEDs are visible on the NMEA Gateway. Always use
the USB power and power adapter provided, any other
cables or adapters can cause unexpected issues to
arise.

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Contact
If a technical issue persist, please contact us via email
at [email protected] or give us a call between
9am and 5pm UK time at [phone].
Disclaimer
THE USE OF THE SENTINEL DOMOTICS AND ANY
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS  W2K, NMEA GATEWAY, YS WIFI
MODEM  IS AT THE USER’S OWN RISK.
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.YACHTSENTINEL.COM
TO REVIEW OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
ALL NEW GOODS SUPPLIED BY YACHT SENTINEL
LIMITED AND ITS LICENSED DEALERS HAVE A 12MONTH
WARRANTY FROM THE DATE THE GOOD WERE DELIVERED
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. THIS WARRANTY DOES
NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS AS A CONSUMER.
IF YOUR UNIT DEVELOPS A DEFECT WITHIN THE
12MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER YOU FOR ANY DEFECTS IN THE GOODS
ARISING FROM ABNORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, WILLFUL
DAMAGE, ACCIDENT, NEGLIGENCE BY YOU OR ANY
THIRD PARTY, USE OTHERWISE THAN IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ITS INTENDED USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE
MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIERS’ INSTRUCTIONS, OR ANY
ALTERATION OR REPAIR CARRIED OUT WITHOUT YACHT
SENTINEL LIMITED’S PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY.