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Yacht Devices YDBM-01N NMEA 2000 Battery Monitor with Micro Male Connector, 5–2500 A External Shunt Support
The Yacht Devices YDBM-01N is a marine battery and DC circuit monitoring device designed for integration with NMEA 2000 networks. It measures voltage and bidirectional current through an external shunt and makes measured and calculated electrical data available to compatible multifunction displays, instrument displays and other devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network.
Although primarily intended for marine battery monitoring, the YDBM-01N can also be used with a single DC source or load, including alternators, wind generators, windlasses and refrigerators. Battery calculations can include state of charge, consumed ampere-hours, time remaining and state of health when the required battery parameters are configured.
Main Features
- Measures DC voltage and bidirectional current
- Supports battery, DC source and DC load monitoring
- Outputs measured and calculated data to NMEA 2000
- Supports calculated State of Charge (SoC)
- Supports calculated State of Health (SoH)
- Calculates consumed ampere-hours and battery time remaining
- Supports external shunts rated from 5 to 2500 A
- Recommended external shunt nominal voltage drop of 75 mV
- MicroSD card slot for configuration and firmware updates
- Supports NMEA 2000 digital switching control
- Can trigger alarms or control external equipment according to configured electrical conditions
Electrical Specifications
Parameter Specification Supply voltage 7–16 V from NMEA 2000 interface Average current consumption 50 mA Load Equivalency Number 2 LEN External shunt rated current 5–2500 A Recommended shunt nominal voltage drop 75 mV Shunt voltage measurement range -50 to +50 mV Current measurement accuracy ±0.5% Voltage measurement accuracy 0.1 V Maximum allowed DC voltage on inputs 40 V Breakdown voltage between NMEA 2000 interface and inputs 2500 VRMS
Physical Specifications
Parameter Specification Model YDBM-01N Network connector NMEA 2000 Micro Male Device case length without connector 54 mm Cable length 800 mm Weight 60 g Operating temperature range -20°C to +55°C
Battery and DC Monitoring
The YDBM-01N measures both positive and negative current. Negative current values indicate battery discharge, while positive values indicate charging. For battery applications, the device can calculate additional operating parameters when the required battery characteristics are configured.
- Battery voltage
- Charge and discharge current
- Battery temperature from an external NMEA 2000 temperature sensor
- State of Charge
- State of Health
- Consumed ampere-hours
- Battery time remaining
The device supports calculations for Lead Acid and Lithium-ion batteries. Battery nominal voltage, capacity, chemistry, discharge rate and other parameters can be configured according to the connected battery.
External Shunt
An external shunt is required for current measurement and is not supplied with the Battery Monitor. The YDBM-01N supports shunt current ratings from 5 to 2500 A and is designed primarily for use with a 75 mV shunt.
The device measures shunt voltage over a range of -50 to +50 mV. A 75 mV shunt is recommended, and its rated current and nominal voltage drop must be specified in the device configuration.
NMEA 2000 Integration
The YDBM-01N is equipped with an NMEA 2000 Micro Male connector and can be connected directly to an NMEA 2000 backbone without a drop cable.
Battery voltage, current and temperature data can be transmitted using NMEA 2000 Battery Status information, while calculated parameters including State of Charge and time remaining can be made available through DC Detailed Status data.
Digital Switching Support
Measured voltage, current, external battery temperature and calculated State of Charge data can be used to manage compatible NMEA 2000 digital switching channels or trigger an alarm unit using PGN 127501 and PGN 127502.
- Low State of Charge alarm activation
- Low voltage alarm activation
- Automatic switching of connected equipment
- Automatic genset start through compatible switching equipment
- Monitoring of abnormal DC load behavior
MicroSD Configuration and Firmware Updates
The Battery Monitor incorporates a MicroSD card slot for configuration and firmware updates. It supports cards of all sizes and classes formatted with FAT, FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32 file systems.
Device configuration can also be performed through compatible PC software and an appropriate NMEA 2000 gateway.
Supported Configuration Parameters
Parameter Available Configuration External shunt rated current Up to 2500 A External shunt voltage drop 50–100 mV Battery nominal voltage 6 / 12 / 24 / 32 / 36 V Battery capacity Configurable Battery chemistry Lead Acid, Lithium-ion, NiCad, ZnO, NiMH DC source type Battery, alternator, converter, solar cell or wind generator
Supplied Components
- YDBM-01N Battery Monitor
- MicroSD slot sealing stickers – 6 pcs.
The MicroSD card, NMEA 2000 cable and external shunt are not supplied.
Product Identification
Parameter Specification Brand Yacht Devices MPN YDBM-01N EAN 4779045210649 -
