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Yacht Devices YDBM-01R SeaTalk NG Battery Monitor, 5–2500 A External Shunt Support
The Yacht Devices YDBM-01R is a marine battery and DC circuit monitoring device designed for integration with Raymarine SeaTalk NG and 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 equipment on the network.
Although primarily intended for marine battery monitoring, the YDBM-01R can also be used with a single DC source or load, including alternators, wind generators, windlasses and refrigerators. When the required battery parameters are configured, the device can calculate State of Charge, consumed ampere-hours, battery time remaining and State of Health.
Main Features
- Raymarine SeaTalk NG-compatible network connection
- Measures DC voltage and bidirectional current
- Supports battery, DC source and DC load monitoring
- Outputs measured and calculated data to NMEA 2000
- Supports State of Charge calculation
- Supports State of Health calculation
- 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 compatible equipment according to configured battery 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-01R Network compatibility Raymarine SeaTalk NG / NMEA 2000 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-01R measures both positive and negative current. Negative values indicate battery discharge, while positive values indicate charging. Battery calculations are available 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 is primarily designed for Lead Acid and Lithium-ion battery calculations. 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 device supports shunt ratings from 5 to 2500 A and is designed primarily for use with a 75 mV shunt.
The Battery Monitor measures shunt voltage over a range of -50 to +50 mV. The shunt rated current and nominal voltage drop must be entered in the device configuration.
SeaTalk NG and NMEA 2000 Integration
The YDBM-01R is the Raymarine SeaTalk NG-compatible version of the Battery Monitor. It can be connected directly to the network backbone without a drop cable.
Measured voltage, current and temperature data can be reported through NMEA 2000 Battery Status data, while calculated parameters such as State of Charge and time remaining can be supplied through DC Detailed Status data.
Digital Switching Support
Measured voltage, current, external battery temperature and calculated State of Charge can be used to manage compatible NMEA 2000 digital switching channels or trigger a digital 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 YDBM-01R incorporates a MicroSD card slot for configuration and firmware updates. It supports FAT, FAT12, FAT16 and 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-01R 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-01R EAN 4779045210656 -
