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STAR-tank is a radar based tank level sensor that mounts at the top of the tank.
- VICTRON Cerbo Compatible
- Operates directly through non-metalic tanks
- In metal tanks a hole is cut and an SAE 5 holt bolt pattern used (industry standard)
- Accurate to 1mm
- Operates in Black and Grey Water. It is not affected by foam or gasses
- This model is battery operated with a target 5 year life.
- Unit has "Long Range Bluetooth" that we have tested to 100m line of sight and 40m through metal layers in a typical van build.
- Bluetooth connects to Victron Cerbo and Ekrano GX
- Tank calibration is done in Victron GX Device List
- Alarms are set in VRM
- Set Cerbo to NMEA Out and Tanks will be visible on MFD when NMEA cable connected
The full STARSHIP product range for Marine will be released at METSTRADE Amsterdam November 2024
STARSHIP consists of:
- 4 Digital Switching Controllers, all both wireless and all with CAN connectivity.
- 12 Channel 150A Max – STAR-Power
- 12 Channel 40A Max – STAR-Light
- 4 Channel IP68 40A Max – STAR-Rover -4
- 2 Channel IP68 40A Max – STAR-Rover -2
- 4 Physical Switch Choices
- 4 Button Flat wall switch – STAR-Switch wall -wireless battery operated
- 4 Button Panel mount Wall Switch – STAR-Switch SP4 – wireless battery operated
- 4 Button Custom images – STAR-Switch Custom- wireless battery operated
- 8 button IP 67 - STAR-Switch SP8 - CAN wired
STARSHIP consists of:
- Radar Tank Monitoring
- Phased Coherent Radar– STAR-Tank -wireless battery operated
Suitable for black water, grey and fresh water and fuel tanks.
AI enabled tank signature formation.
Currently communicates with Victron GX which is a path to NMEA connectivity.
- Phased Coherent Radar– STAR-Tank -wireless battery operated
- 7 inch Touch Display - Wireless 12V power + battery – STAR-Touch 7 in
- Controls/ monitors all of above
- Wireless link to Victron GX system to display Power, Battery and Energy parameters.
- Can be multiple units for redundancy.
The user benefit of STARSHIP is:
- A system can be completely delivered and operational without the smartphone layer. Smart Switches bring master and sub-master control and up to 6 way switching. Sounds complex but it isn't. It is kept "Simple Stupid". The wireless is the "New" but you can still have wired CAN based switches "the Old".
- Small Investment can be made to switch the really hard stuff easily: example is switching rear spot lights on a caravan from vehicle cab. Less then a $400 investment and easy to implement.
- Then, when a user wishes to add automation, Scene control, smartphone App control or remote monitoring, they simply install the WiFi protocol "Matter" as an overlay network. The user can then redefine switch modes and scene automation without programming by others. Its all done on the Smartphone. Its all Wireless. This wireless is the "New".
The commercial benefit to the vehicle fitout builder is:
- Significant reduction in installation complexity. Installation time, cabling cost and weight, commissioning time and troubleshooting time are all at an absolute minimum.
- Significant improvement in simplicity of use.
- Affordable new technology for users. Generally half the price of traditional systems.
The Bluetooth connectivity uses the new IEEE 802.15.4 transport layer. Results are 100m line of sight and 40m through metal skins. This is used for th wireless physical switches and the RADAR Tank Monitoring. They cooperate independently of the other communication methods with high encrypted security. They are battery operated with a minimum of 4 year life.
Plain Switch buttons on the outside -
Smart Switches on Inside.
- The difference to other technologies is the STAR-switches themselves are simple to use, custom engraved on the outside.
- But super smart on the inside.
Smarts Inside:
- Double press a switch to change to an alternative LED colour.
- You can have two way, three way or even 4 way switching.
- Wireless switches use the new Bluetooth compatible standard of 100m range.
- Rubberised engraved 8 button keypad is waterproof and can be outside.
- Light sensors are built into some of the switches.
- Every button on any switch/keypad can be custom engraved.
40m Wireless range Watch Video
Can operate Caravan rear Light from vehicle
Can be loose of fixed in position
Battery operated up to 3 years life
Smart Switches on Inside.
Wireless Switch has 40m Range
- Simple installation for Wireless
- Same functionality as other switches
- Can be in vehicle console operating rear work lights on caravan.
- Double press for Dual Colour Lights
Safiery STAR-touch 7inch Display:
- We thought about using touch screens just for switching, but Smart Switches are the future. Instead, the 7in STAR-Touch display is used for a wider range of options: digital switching, energy flows with Victron app.
- We add our compact modem which is also WiFi router so you can operate without the internet from the touch screen. The Touch Screen is Wireless and can be placed anywhere with 12V power supply.
Smart Switches on Inside.
- Reduces the number of buttons needed when using dual colour lights.
- This reduces console complexity.
- Double press a switch to change to an alternative LED colour, typically amber.
- Double press again and both colours are combined: white and amber gives a golden glow.
- When using RGBW lights, two completely different colours can be selected for the double press.
One App Does it ALL
- Starship is designed to work seamlessly with Apple, Android,Amazon or Samsung. It can do this with or without the internet. A small hub needs to be added.
- You can then switch devices and see their status from anywhere with internet or locally with no internet.
- You can build your own automations on the smartphone.
- Modes or button assignment are done easily with the smartphone app. You can even turn on the rear van work lights from the vehicle console wirelessly.
- “Night Mode” all the lights can be off with the option of a well dimmed floor light in the ensuite if desired. “Travel Mode” all the lights off, water pumps off, hot water off, fridges running. Switch the aircon on so the van is chilled when you arrive after travelling.
STAR-power Controlled Using CARPLAY or Android Auto
No need to install switches in console
Link Directly with CARPLAY or Android Auto
- Our Starship services analyse your energy usage every day and night and alerts you to energy limitations. Just set the number of days camping before you depart and STARship does the rest.
- Enjoy glamping and push the boundaries of the universe. Let us do the analysing for you. Its all done “in the stars” rather than the “cloud”.
- Our Smartphone App is compatible with CARPLAY or ANDROID Auto to bring all the switching into the vehicle console wirelessly. Switch devices on and off from the vehicle or just check everything is off.
- Switch any device on/off from your smartphone either at the RV with no internet or if there is internet from anywhere on line. See your fridge temperature, turn devices on/off from anywhere. With selected cameras, see the camera view from anywhere with internet or Starlink.
Multiple LED Colours One Switch
Smart Switches on Inside.
- Video Shows Dual Colour for RGBW LEDs
Smart Touch Display Excellent for Vehicle Console.
Display shows
- Battery status for a CAN BMS battery.
- Scotty AI power.
- Alternator temperature.
- Light or Device On/off.
- Light Dimming.
- Colour RGBW Light colour control.
- STAR-tank tank level
Controlling 240V Induction Hob with SMartphone App
Or use Touch Screen
Switch 240V Devices
- No relay or complex installation is required, simply plug in the 240V 10A wireless controller into the GPO.
- These devices can be included in the Modes control.
- In Travel Mode: Switch off all 240V devices. Switch off Inverter Charger.
- In Night Mode: switch off STARlink (it uses 75-85W per hour)
Use WiFi Linked Music on Same App
- Enjoy glamping with Music streaming. We recommend SONOS and the Spotify App.
- Forget about tuners and Fusion sound device. Stream directly from internet.
- The image shows the IKEA Sonos package at a price less than halk the lowest cost of Sonos devices on line.
Short Circuit Test
Cuts out in 80/millionths of a second
Fuseless Circuits.
- Easy to say, hard to do. As an added safety to the digital circuit control in software, most put an overall fuse on the power supply and recommend cable sizes greater than the fuse protection. (Garmin, CZone)
- The problem is if the DIY uses a 1mm2 wire for a LED circuit and it short circuits, the wire can melt and catch fire.
- We took a different route to current limits because there are in-rush currents, operating currents and short circuit currents.
- Our design slices time to reduce the total amount of watts of energy. Target is less than 5W of energy.
- When a short circuit occurs, power cuts in 80 millionths/second.
- it is an incredible feat: 80/millionths using reliable German chips.
Simplicity is Complexity Resolved.
To achieve simplicity for users, Apple, Google, Samsung and Amazon decided to adopt a common standard. Yah-Hoo I hear you say. The result is easy for the user, but incredibly complex for the manufacturer.
Devices compliant with the standard will interact seamlessly regardless of brand.
- Forget hubs and bridges,
- Every Matter approved device goes through stringent 3rd party lab testing for approval. Once approved a unique QR code is published for each individual device which is pre-registered with the standards organization.
- It is impossible to have poor quality copy cats.
- Think of the devices you’re installing speaking different languages, but Matter bridges the gap, enabling communication and automation regardless of manufacturer.
- This interoperability means consumers can mix and match devices, creating a truly customised network with devices that work in harmony with each other.
- Matter works without the internet over local WiFi. Yet when the internet is available, it seamlessly connects. This makes it perfect for mobile applications.
- There are over 1800 devices now, mainly appliances, that operate with Matter. This means just ONE app will operate thousands of devices and lights from your smartphone. You can arrange custom automation on your smartphone.
Safiery's STARship products are Over The Air Updatable with firmware.
At Safiery, we had to incorporate multiple protocols into STARship.
- WiFi 6
- 802.15.4 Wireless
- Bluetooth 5.3
- MATTER
- Thread
- NMEA
- CAN J1939
