Another feature of these relays is they can be controlled from the programmable button on the systems key fob remote controls. This is particularly handy when returning to the vessel after dark. Imagine being able to turn on the spreader lights in an unfamiliar marina to find your boat, and then upon arriving being able to turn the lights on in the salon prior to boarding. The Marine Magellan not only provides owners peace of mind when they are away from their boat, but also adds several automated conveniences when using your boat.
The wireless aspect of the system is also one of its big selling points. Due to the ease of installation, this is especially true in the after market sales. In the past when boaters wanted to add a security system to their boat, the installation could easily cost more that the system itself. The only wiring required on the Marine Magellan connects the main control panel and cellular communicator or GPS antenna to power and the rest of the system operates off two AA, two AAA or one 9V battery. Another great feature is the notification when the batteries are getting low so there is never a time when the boat goes unprotected. At Paradox Marine we recommend changing the batteries once a year, just as you would your home smoke detector. The Marine Magellan transmits on 433 MHz and 868 MHz and is a FCC security only listed frequency and will not interfere with any other RF device onboard the vessel. This is in stark contrast to previous wireless systems that could interfere with other systems on the boat, and be easily fooled by savvy criminals.
The call out feature is something else that boaters enjoy. This is accomplished by using GSM cellular technology. This allows our customers to take their boat anywhere in the world and simply buy a prepaid sim card, insert it in the communicator and they are ready to go. The owner does not have to enter into a service contract, and can keep it prepaid thru Cingular, or any GSM provider of their choice.
The security features of the Marine Magellan are accomplished with several sensors we use to provide complete protection. The first are our wireless motion detectors. We offer three different detectors depending on your needs. First we have a single optical, passive infrared (PIR) detector that comes with our value packages. Second, for added protection, we have a dual optical, PIR detector which comes with our premier package. Third, we have an outdoor, waterproof, dual optical PIR detector. All of these detectors are truly PET immune and not plagued with false alarms.
