SensorShip

 SENSORSHIP  is a device for detecting events that are susceptible of being detected  by opening or closing a contact such as, for example, the contact  produced by a float device installed in the bilge of a boat ( SENSORSHIP  is specially designed for this purpose) or in a door or window.  

SENSORSHIP  uses a Telecom Design TD1208 module consisting of a radio transceiver  at the frequency of 868 MHz and an ARM Cortex M3 microprocessor  configuring a SIGFOX gateway. The set is protected by a  corrosion-resistant aluminum case and IP68 protection rating with  stainless steel screws. 

The events detected by the device, thanks to the  software embedded in the module, are transmitted to the nearest base  stations of the SIGFOX network through a half-wave antenna and +3 dBi  gain. Data are received in the Sigfox Backend application and from here,  via the Internet, to the user application.

 The module is powered by a 3  Volt CR2450 battery. Once  a contact closure of the bilge float or other sensor is detected,  SENSORSHIP sends a coded alarm message to the SIGFOX network that will  reach the user via e-mail and SMS. In the case of false alarm,  SENSORSHIP will not send any other messages, otherwise it will continue  to send messages periodically every 11 minutes until the battery runs  out.

 Additionally, SENSORSHIP sends a battery status and ambient  temperature message every 7 days to check the battery capacity and, if  it is running low, replace it in the shortest possible time.