Monitoring built-in. No extra boxes.
VHF
Monitoring is included in the Cortex V1. The worlds most advanced VHF.
AIS
Monitoring is included in the Cortex M1. Class B SOTDMA smartAIS transponder.
Remote Vessel Monitoring and Control
See boat status, receive alerts and control devices. Including smartAIS SOTDMA transponder.
Easy setup, no fee
With built-in sensors, you can see twice daily updates of your boat's location, battery level, true heading, ambient temperature, and barometric pressure.
Connect to your NMEA network and monitor more - wind speed direction and water depth.
When your smartphone and boat have cellular access, you can see that your boat is safe and secure.
Real-time monitoring and control
Subscribe to a Cortex Monitor Plan to receive alerts, see real-time information about your boat and remotely control devices like lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration or ice-makers.
Whether you've left your boat, at anchor or at the marina, know exactly where it is and what's happening on board.
Out of the box monitoring
Cortex includes built-in sensors. Simply monitor and receive alerts. Monitor even more by connecting to your NMEA 2000 network.
Battery Level
An integrated battery sensor. Set alerts for low voltage so you can avoid damage to your batteries caused by prolonged discharge.
Wind Indicator
NMEA 2000 connectivity enables Cortex to keep an eye on wind conditions, so you can be alerted when wind speed or direction changes.
Water Depth
Remotely monitor depth changes and set alarms.
Barometric Pressure
Monitor changing weather conditions with the integrated barometric pressure sensor.
Anchor Watch
Monitor safe anchorage with Anchor Watch, an intelligent system that alerts you if your boat's anchor is dragging.
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Position
An integrated GPS enables you to see the position of your boat and set geofence alerts.
Add external sensors and controls
Cortex is compatible with 3rd party sensors and control relays, giving you the control and information you want for your boat.
Bilge Water Level
Monitor for high water level by adding a sensor.
Heating and Cooling
Add a relay to remotely activate air conditioning.
Shore Power Status
Add a sensor to check you are connected to shore power so your boat and devices are powered up.
Boat Security
Add motion, magnetic door or pressure sensors to detect entry to your boat.
Lights
Add a relay control and a monitor plan to remotely activate deck lights. Make it easy to spot your boat in a crowded anchorage.
Bilge Pump
Monitor pump cycles by adding a sensor.
Refrigeration/Ice Maker
Add a relay to remotely activate your refrigeration or ice-maker.
Upgrade to Cortex Monitor Premium
Real time
See the status of your boat in real time. Updated every 5 minutes instead of every 12 hours.
Alerts
Receive immediate alerts on your smartphone or tablet via the Cortex Monitor app.
Control
Remotely control devices like lights, aircon and icemakers on your boat by connecting them to Cortex.
Anchor Watch
Know your boat is safely anchored. Receive alerts if your anchor drags or there is a change in wind speed, direction or water depth.
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Geofencing
Know where your boat is and get an alert if it moves outside a designated area.
Monitoring is included in the Cortex M1, Class B SOTDMA smartAIS transponder.
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