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Power Inputs and Battery Monitoring/Trending
VTracker will send low voltage and critical voltage notifications by default. In order to receive such
notifications in the event of a total battery loss, a backup battery must be installed and connected to the
backup battery input.
Battery properties, voltage thresholds, and notification settings can be modified on the
Remote Engine Kill
If alarm input 1 is not designated as an SOS or geofence control type zone, the switch output can be
remotely controlled to provide a 12V control signal. See the
information on how to remotely turn this switch on and off. This feature can be used for a remote
engine kill or any other custom control solution.
When using the switch for remote engine kill, a certified installer can survey the boat and recommend
the best practice for implementing this feature. Depending on the setup, common ways for connecting
this signal could be through a 12V solenoid valve on the fuel line, through the ignition wiring, or via a
readily available 12V input.
Other use cases for this switch can include custom solutions, such as interfacing an existing MOB system
to an SOS zone input, controlling a CZone input, or controlling some other on board peripheral.
User must ensure this feature is used responsibly, and assumes all liability as discussed in the
