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Yacht Devices YDES-04R J1708 Engine Gateway with SeaTalk NG Connector for J1587, Volvo Penta KAD/TAMD and Cummins KCM-II
The Yacht Devices YDES-04R is a marine Engine Gateway designed to connect engines equipped with a J1708 serial interface to an NMEA 2000 network through a Raymarine SeaTalk NG-compatible connector. It converts supported J1708 engine information into NMEA 2000 data for display on compatible chart plotters, multifunction displays and other onboard instruments.
The gateway supports standard J1587 communication and the proprietary Volvo Penta protocol used on KAD and TAMD engines. The supplied product information also specifies support for Cummins KCM-II applications. Depending on the connected engine controller and available sensors, the device can provide engine RPM, operating hours, coolant temperature, fuel rate, boost pressure and other supported parameters.
Main Features
- J1708-to-NMEA 2000 Engine Gateway
- Raymarine SeaTalk NG-compatible network connector
- Supports standard J1587 protocol
- Supports proprietary Volvo Penta KAD/TAMD protocol
- Supports Cummins KCM-II applications
- Automatic protocol detection for supported J1708 systems
- MicroSD card slot for configuration and firmware updates
- J1708 and NMEA 2000 diagnostic data recording
- User-configurable engine alerts
- 2500 VRMS galvanic isolation between J1708 and NMEA 2000
Supported Protocols and Applications
Protocol / System Application J1587 Standard J1708-based protocol used by multiple engine manufacturers Volvo Penta KAD/TAMD Proprietary J1708-based protocol used with EDC I engines including KAD 44 and KAD 300 Volvo Penta EDC II Compatible with selected applications such as D12C-A MP Cummins KCM-II Specified for compatible engines including KTA19 and KTA38
Typical Engine Data
- Engine RPM
- Engine operating hours
- Coolant temperature
- Fuel rate
- Boost pressure where available
- Oil pressure where available
- Alternator voltage
- Battery voltage and current where available
- Transmission data where available
- Fuel tank level
- Engine warnings and status information where supported
Electrical Specifications
Parameter Specification Supply voltage 7–16 V from NMEA 2000 network Current consumption 30 mA Load Equivalency Number 1 LEN Galvanic isolation between NMEA 2000 and J1708 2500 VRMS
Physical Specifications
Parameter Specification Model YDES-04R Network connection Raymarine SeaTalk NG-compatible J1708 cable length 800 mm Device case length 54 mm Weight 60 g Operating temperature range -20°C to +55°C
J1708 Interface
J1708 is a two-wire serial communication interface operating at 9600 bit/s. The gateway receives supported engine data through the J1708 interface and converts it into corresponding NMEA 2000 messages.
The device is equipped with a TE Connectivity 1-350344-0 female connector at the end of the J1708 cable and is supplied with a disassembled TE Connectivity 1-350345-0 male connector with two pins for creating an engine-specific connection when required.
NMEA 2000 Data Output
- Engine Parameters, Rapid Update – PGN 127488
- Engine Parameters, Dynamic – PGN 127489
- Transmission Parameters, Dynamic – PGN 127493
- Engine Parameters, Static – PGN 127498
- Fluid Level – PGN 127505
- Battery Status – PGN 127508
Engine, Battery and Tank Reporting
- Reports one engine
- Reports one transmission
- Supports two battery status sources
- Supports two fuel tanks
User-Configurable Alerts
The YDES-04R can generate NMEA 2000 engine alerts according to configured operating limits.
- Maximum engine RPM
- Low alternator voltage
- High coolant temperature
- High boost pressure
- Low oil pressure
MicroSD Configuration
The gateway includes a MicroSD card slot for configuration, firmware updates and diagnostic data recording. Device settings are loaded from a text file named YDES.TXT stored in the root directory of the card.
- Supports FAT, FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 formatted MicroSD cards
- Allows retrieval of current gateway configuration
- Supports firmware updates
- Supports J1708 and NMEA 2000 diagnostic recording
- Supports configurable J1708 PID requests
Installation
The YDES-04R is equipped with a Raymarine SeaTalk NG-compatible connector and is powered directly from the NMEA 2000 network. The device should be installed in a dry location, and all electrical connections should be made with network power switched off.
The total J1708 network length should not exceed 40 m. For extended J1708 connections, twisted-pair wiring is required, and shielded cable is recommended where the cable runs near sources of electromagnetic interference.
Product Identification
Parameter Specification Brand Yacht Devices MPN YDES-04R EAN 4779045210243 -
