The Digital Yacht CO Alert is a must - have for any boat. Carbon monoxide is deadly, and having a reliable alarm is crucial. Unlike typical household alarms, which use internal batteries that can expire during long - term storage on a boat and are often ineffective in noisy engine environments, the CO Alert is built for the demanding maritime world. It integrates with NMEA 2000, enabling pop - up alarms on compatible MFDs (Garmin does this best currently). The system can be expanded with NavAlert and 4GX/5GX systems to send SMS alerts to a remote phone. Key features include a DC - powered and UL - listed detector, low power consumption (less than 25mA), a loud local alarm, a test function, continuous system fault checking, and NMEA 2000 alerts for activation and faults. It's also multi - cabin compatible with multiple detectors.
Using the Digital Yacht CO Alert is straightforward. First, connect it to the NMEA 2000 bus on your boat. Make sure it's properly powered by DC. The alarm will start its continuous self - check for system faults. If carbon monoxide is detected, you'll hear a local loud alarm and see a pop - up on your compatible MFD. To test the alarm, use the test function. When expanding the system with NavAlert and 4GX/5GX, follow the instructions for those devices to set up SMS alerts. As for maintenance, check the detector regularly to ensure it's working properly. Since it has low power consumption, you don't have to worry too much about power issues, but keep an eye on the power supply. If there are any fault alerts, address them promptly to keep the alarm reliable.
