Nautilarm Xtreme Marine

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Nautilarm. What is it?

It is:

an all encompassing boat security system that talks to you by text messages. It includes:

  • a boat intruder alarm
  • a boat remote monitoring system
  • a boat remote GPS system
  • a boat remote switching system

When triggered for example by an intruder, the siren will sound, the optional strobe will flash and the Nautilarm will send you and two other phones a text message to tell you what has happened to your boat.

You can call the Nautilarm and it will send you a text telling you where it is, what speed the boat is making and in what direction. It will also tell you the state of all monitored areas and systems.

Nautilarm works when your battery isolator is switched off. So, for example, the Nautilarm GPS anchor alarm works when your chart plotter is off!

Boat monitoring is always on. For example: battery level and bilge level can be constantly monitored. Even when the alarm is not set.

You can switch general onboard facilities on and off on your boat from your phone or your key fob). E.g. turn on your courtesy lights when coming back to the boat late at night.

Nautilarm has been designed from the outset to take minimal current from the battery. The manufacturer has developed and selected sensors that also have low current drain. Typically, a Nautilarm installation will run for several months on the primary battery without any recharging.

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Nautilarm Xtreme. What is it?

This is the third development of the Nautilarm. It represents a huge leap forward from the Nautilarm V2 for marine users. It is uniquely placed and has a fully marinized beam breaker with the standard kit. There are many improvements and modifications over the V2. These include:

  • an anchor alarm / mooring alarm / GPS ring fencing facility
  • an improved (more sensitive and reliable) GPS receiver
  • GPS reports speed in knots and direction (as well as latitude and longitude)
  • An IP67 rated control unit (when cables are properly sealed)
  • IP69 rated (all weather, all condition) beam break sensor (unique to Nautilarm Xtreme)
  • Space for internally mounted relays (up to three)
  • Space for extra switching circuit (on later models)
  • Secure separate mounting for backup battery
  • Improved and more versatile software (models are software upgradeable)
  • Over 50% more text commands
  • More informative alarm and information messages.
  • Sturdy design (mounted on stainless steel)

We believe that there is no like for like competitor on the market. Nautilarm Xtreme like its predecessor is manufactured from high quality and “approved” components. These make the Nautilarm Xtreme more reliable and accepted (by mobile networks and security industry standards).

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Nautilarm. Why do you need it?

There are many reasons why you might buy and install a Nautilarm.

1 THEFT AND BURGLARY DETERRENT

Marine crime is certainly on the increase. Boats and their contents are an easy target. Securing them is not easy. Typically cabins, fuel, deck areas and so on are not well secured (when compared to domestic and vehicle physical security)

BUT

Thieves generally target easier opportunities. The home office advises “secure it”, “mark it”, and “alarm it”. You not only alarm from unwanted intrusion on the boat but also monitor for example for fuel theft. We also supply high visibility warning stickers to deter the intruder before they get to the boat.

2 THEFT OF BOAT (ON LAND OR AT SEA)

Boats on trailers are very often of significantly higher value than vehicles and much less secure.

BUT

Utilising Nautilarm Xtreme will text you when the boat and trailer is moved more than a few metres. Moreover, the Nautilarm Xtreme will then track the location of the boat over many days – even if the power is cut and boat battery disconnected.

This is similar technology to that found in tracker for cars, but without the ongoing fees.

3 BOAT MONITORING

How many times have you got to your boat. Your shore power is not connected and your battery is flat.

NAUTILARM

will warn you before the battery was unserviceable.

Nautilarm can also alarm bilge levels, CO levels, gas levels and so on. So you can be assured about the state of your boat even if you are thousands of miles away. You can always ask Nautilarm for a status report, just to put your mind at rest.

4 SWING MOORING / ANCHOR ALARM

You pull into a lovely cove. You anchor up and go ashore to sample the delights of the local hostelry. Your anchor starts to drift.

NAUTILARM

will send you a text while you are in the pub to warn you that the anchorage is moving. It will continue to warn you until you get back to the boat to fix the problem.

5 REMOTE SWITCHING

It is dark. You are rowing out to your boat but you did not leave the lights on. You can not see to safely get on the boat.

AND

You either send the Nautilarm a text message or press the third button on the key fob. On come your courtesy lights. You can now board safely.

Of course you could switch anything on the boat. For example put on the heating or air conditioning. We will be providing an upgrade so that you can switch multiple circuits separately.

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Nautilarm. What models are there?

Nautilarm V2

  • Compact unit
  • Suitable for vessels with weatherproof location for control box
  • Not suitable for high performance or open boats
  • Does not have GPS options
  • Supports 7 alarm channels (including three wireless channels)
  • Includes one/two (see specifications) switchable channels
  • Standard pack comes with:
    • Control unit
    • Siren
    • IP69 rated wire beam break (unique to Nautilarm)
    • GSM aerial
    • Full wiring pack (including screwdriver, cable, cable ties, in line fuse, etc)
    • Remote LED (to show when unit is arming, armed and triggered)
    • Three switch remote key fob (alarm on, alarm off, external switch)
    • High visibility labels

Nautilarm Xtreme (V3)

  • All Xtreme versions can be tracked at sea or on land (c.f. Tracker for cars)
  • Upgraded software which includes more options for controlling and installing sensors.
  • All Xtreme versions include new improved GPS sensors
  • IP67 boxed control unit
  • External LED informs user of GSM signal strength and number of satellites in addition to alarm on, triggered or off. External LED is IP67 rated
  • Extra feedback from beeper to let you know that beam breaks are clear and alarm has been set successfully
  • Standard kit is similar to V2
  • Control unit is Xtreme IP67 rated box
  • Siren is upgraded with stainless mounting bracket

Nautilarm Xtreme Geofencing (V3 geofenced)

Same as Xtreme and also includes Geofencing. Geofencing (when switched on) triggers an alarm when the boat moves more than a predefined distance. This is can be set in increments of 10 metre radius circles. Geofencing can be used:

  • To ensure boat is in its storage compound
  • To ensure boat is in its correct location on a marina
  • To ensure boat is on its swing mooring
  • To ensure anchoring is not slipping

Nautilarm Xtreme Charter (V3 charter)

This version will be available in near future. It will facilitate complex cruising areas (set by way points). Other facilities suited for charter applications will also be included.

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Nautilarm. Can I upgrade from one unit to another?

You can upgrade from one Xtreme to another. You will also be able to upgrade to newer future versions of the Xtreme. Some upgrades can be “unlocked” by sending it a code. Some upgrades require new software to be loaded from a laptop. There will be a few upgrades that might require additional components being put in the Xtreme box.

You cannot upgrade from a V2 to an Xtreme without replacing the control unit. However all the sensor and switching circuitry is compatible.

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Nautilarm. How much does it cost?

See the promotion and prices page. For an exact price of the recommended solution for your boat please call us

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Nautilarm. Where can I get it?

Nautilarm Xtreme is only available through Nautilarm Xtreme Marine or one of its appointed dealers.

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Nautilarm. What is the guarantee?

12 months return to manufacturer.

However we will endeavour to resolve problems on site if possible.

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Nautilarm. What is the support?

Telephone during normal working hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm).

Email (within 24 hours).

We also have a mobile phone contact with our development engineers for premium support at an extra cost. (Charter companies and Boat Clubs)

See contact

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Nautilarm. How do you fit it?

  • We provide full instructions.
  • This includes:
    • all the text commands,
    • wiring diagrams and
    • some tips and techniques.
  • We are available for telephone support during normal working hours.
  • We will provide an onsite survey and fit advice. POA.
  • We also have fitters that will fit any of our alarms and options to most boats. We have standard prices for this. POA.

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Nautilarm. What is in the standard kit?

We have a standard package which includes:

  • Control box
  • Beam break sensor
  • Remote key fob
  • Remote LED
  • Siren

See standard kit

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Nautilarm. What options are there?

Upgrade options include:

  • Internal backup battery (facilitates several days continued control box functioning after main power has been cut or run down)
  • Further beam breaks (up to four can be easily fitted), More can be fitted but requires special instructions.
  • Wired PIR (industrial grade quad sensor low current drain – useful to protect internal areas of the boat such as cabins)
  • Wireless PIR
  • Wired/wireless door sensors
  • Strobe
  • Upgraded siren
  • Extra key fobs
  • 12V relays (for switching circuits)

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Nautilarm. How secure is it?

  • Nautilarm will only respond if it receives a valid password. You set your own password.
  • Nautilarm remote key fobs are linked to control box with standard 8 digit code
  • Wireless devices also are linked with standard 8 digit code
  • Nautilarm supports connection of an “always on” tamper alarm
  • Nautilarm can send alarm messages to up to three different text phone numbers
  • Nautilarm has been designed throughout to take minimal current from the battery. So it can run on its internal backup battery for several days.

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Nautilarm. How will it affect my vessel’s existing electrics?

If you follow our recommendations then Nautilarm will not affect or compromise your existing ship electrical systems. Summary of recommendations:

  • A separate (new) live feed from your primary battery to the control box is recommended. Clearly this must be connected direct to the supply battery (not via the battery isolation switch).
  • It is recommended that the vessel has at least two batteries.
  • Nautilarm reports when the voltage on its primary battery source falls below a preset level.
  • It is recommended that Nautilarm switches ships circuits via relays (isolating Nautilarm from ships electrical system).
  • If Nautilarm is to override ‘onboard’ switches (e.g. to turn on courtesy lights) then inline diodes will prevent ships power accidentally running through the Nautilarm (ask for technical advice on this).

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Nautilarm. Why not use my chart plotter anchor alarm facility?

  • Your chart plotter generally has a much higher drain on the battery than the Nautilarm
  • Your chart plotter does not send you a text message when moving outside its geofencing
  • Your chart plotter is not linked to your high volume alarm system
  • Your chart plotter does not have a back up battery

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Nautilarm V2. Why is the Beam Break sensor not included in the standard V2 kit?

The Nautilarm V2 is a fantastic alarm system and is a good solution for canal boats, river boats and in less demanding weatherproof installations. The Nautilarm Xtreme family (including the Nautilarm Xtreme Beam Break Sensor)has been designed to work in the more extreme marine environments found in high speed craft, on the coast and at sea and in more open boats.

Therefore it is likely that if you need an Xtreme Beam Break Sensor the Xtreme control box would be better suited to your requirements.

In addition we have developed the software and control in the Nautilarm Xtreme control boxes to easily facilitate setting up and maintaining the Beam Break Sensors.

Having said that if you do require attaching an Xtreme Beam Break Sensor to an existing V2 or you have specific requirements that would be better accommodated with a Beam Break Sensor then these sensors will work with a Nautilarm V2. We would recommend a later version of the V2 dated after September, 2008.


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How long can I leave my boat on a swing mooring with the alarm on?

This is a difficult question to be precise about. It depends on your other "always on" equipment, the state and size of your primary battery and the amount of alarm sensors you have

Nevertheless, you should expect more than a few months from a standard 65 Amp hour primary battery and two or three sensors attached to the Nautilarm or Nautilarm Xtreme boat alarm.

The Nautilarm will inform you if the battery level falls below a preset level and this will give you time to ensure you get to the boat to recharge or swap over the primary battery.


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How does the tracking work?

If the boat leaves the area set by you as its moored or stored area then it will send you an alarm. You can also set the boat alarm to set off the siren and/or strobe if required.

This alarm text message will include the latitude, longitude, direction of travel and speed of the boat.

It will continue to send you updates giving location, speed and direction of travel at intervals you have preset until you reset the alarm.

If the power is cut and you have an internal backup battery then the unit will continue to send messages. The backup battery is designed to give you several days of support after the main battery power has been disconnected.


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Can I get someone else to monitor the boat alarm when I am on holiday?

Yes!

In fact you can set two additional phones to receive all alarm conditions. So you might ask your marina office or local harbour master to have this when you are away.


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How much work is it to fit the boat alarm myself?

This is, of course, a difficult question since boats and skills sets are all very different.

Nevertheless, the fit procedure is fairly straightforward. It is certainly as simple as fitting a GPS chartplotter.

On a typical 25 foot cuddy sports boat it would probably take a competent DIY person a full day.

For further information here is the Nautilarm Xtreme Manual


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I forgot to set the boat alarm. Can I set it from my phone?

Yes!

In fact you can set and read any setting on the phone just by sending the appropriate text message.

So, for example you can arm the boat alarm by sending: "password, arm"

Here is a complete list of commands for the Nautilarm Xtreme boat alarm.


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Will I be able to use your new sensors with the current Nautilarm Xtreme?

Our aim is to make our boat alarms completely upgradeable. We already provide a software upgrade capability. As such we aim to have all future sensor equipment work with any Nautilarm Xtreme.

It is possible that new wireless sensors may not be compatible without a small hardware upgrade to the control box. However, we will still provide an upgrade path.


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Will other peoples boat alarms wireless equipment interfere with mine?

The wireless circuit has an individual code and there are well over two hundred unique codes supported on the current hardware. The wireless equipment has a fairly short range of just a few tens of metres. So whilst it is possible to get interference it would be very unlikely. Moreover, if you do experience interference then it would be very easy to change your own code.

We are working on a software and hardware upgrade that will significantly improve our wireless capability. We aim to provide an upgrade path through software upgrade or simple hardware upgrade for all the Nautilarm Xtreme family of boat alarms.


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I have only got a small rib. Is this boat alarm suitable for me?

Yes, Absolutely!

Statistics indicate that it is the smaller, older and trailer-able boats that are most likely to be stolen. It is also much easier to board and steal from a smaller and more open craft.

On the other hand a 5.8 metre rib with a reasonable engine will be worth well over £10,000.

So, the boat is certainly worth securing with a boat alarm. In particular it would be worth fitting an alarm that will track the boat should it be stolen.

The Nautilarm Xtreme was specifically developed for the more open and exposed boat and so it is ideal on a RIB or other smaller open boat.


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