CYCLOPS MARINE BG03 Smart Fittings Gateway User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- CYCLOPS MARINE
Table of Contents
BG03 Smart Fittings Gateway
User Manual
BG03 smartfittings gateway guide
For load display on smartphone, see ‘App Instructions’, and for sensor guides
see ‘smartlink guide’ or ‘smarttune guide’.
Product Description
With the addition of a smartfittings gateway, data from our sensors can be
outputted to most modern marine electronics, allowing data to be viewed from
anywhere on your boat via existing on-board displays. It is designed to plug
directly into displays or electronics configuration and is splash resistant to
IP54, for mounting below deck. Up to 50 sensors can be connected, data can be
logged and downloaded for analysis, and exported for use with sailing
analytics software.
How it works…
Simply plug the gateway into existing marine electronics network. Add new
sensors to the gateway using WiFi web interface and configure displays to show
live loads.
Gateway Installation
What you need:
smarttune or smartlink
smartfittings gateway 
Before installation, ensure:
- If boat hull/deck is constructed of carbon fibre, it is highly recommended to purchase optional dome antenna with 1m cable, so that there is a direct line of sight between the sensor and antenna. This requires having the antenna mounted on deck, with the gateway below deck, so that there is no carbon fibre in the line of sight. For boats with a mainly fibreglass construction, this shouldn’t be necessary.
- smarttune/smartlink batteries are installed and sensor is powered on.
- Antenna is screwed onto gateway.
- Marine electronics are switched off at switch panel.
NMEA2000 electronics
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Find NMEA2000 CANbus/backbone closest to load sensors. For example, for a forestay smarttune, the backbone closest to the forward bulkhead is optimal. It is important to find the right location to allow for the strongest, uninterrupted signal from the sensors. If necessary, a NMEA2000 drop cable can be added in to reach this position (not supplied).
Typical locations for backbones include:
a. Behind displays
b. Mast base
c. Near speed & depth sensors -
Connect supplied T-connector + drop cable to gateway M12 connector (larger of the two) and backbone.
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Power on marine electronics.
NMEA0183 electronics (includes NKE products)
- Find nearest installed marine electronics device to wireless load sensors with NMEA0183 input. Consult manufacturer documentation for more information.
- Connected supplied cable to gateway M8 Connector (smaller of two) and to NMEA0183 input using below wiring arrangement:
- Power on marine electronics.
Gateway Web Interface
The web interface can be used to view live load data, add, modify or remove
sensors, download log files and change general settings. Viewing the web
interface requires connection to gateway WiFi, or to an existing WiFi network
that the gateway has been programmed to connect to.
Connect to Gateway WiFi Network
- After installation, ensure marine electronics (including gateway) are powered on.
- Using smartphone/tablet/laptop, connect to gateway WiFi, as shown on label (left).
SMART FITTINGS GATEWAY
| Serial number: | BG03-12345 |
|---|---|
| WiFi Network: | cyclops12345 |
| WiFi Password: | sadgnlnr |
| Web interface URL: | 192.168.4.1 |
NMEA2000 COMPATIBLE
IMPORTANT: While connected to Gateway Wi-Fi, the below message (or
similar) may appear. Always select ‘Keep trying Wi-Fi’, otherwise connection
to web interface will not work.
Access web interface
The web interface can be accessed using a web browser such as Chrome or
Safari, at 192.168.4.1
PLEASE NOTE: Your retailer may have pre-configured your gateway to listen
for your load sensor.
Sensors page explained
Sensors page – Configuring for NMEA0183
NKE electronics
If NKE is selected as the message type, a drop-down menu will show to choose a
dynamic channel. Each sensor will require its own channel. The name displayed
will be the first 10 characters of the sensor name.
PLEASE NOTE: This functionality has only been verified using the NKE
Multigraphic display. Consult your local marine electrician for assistance if
unsure. 
Standard NMEA0183 (extra for experts only)
If standard NMEA0183 is selected, it is possible to send a message with the
load data mimicking a variety of different ‘talkers’ (device types) and as
using the format of different variables i.e. Air Temperature, Transducer. Only
one sensor can be broadcast via standard NMEA0183. Consult your local marine
electrician for assistance in setting this up with your instruments. 
Loads Page explained 
All sensors added on the
‘Sensors’ page will appear here. If a sensor is not powered on or in range,
the last detected load value will show in grey.
Loads Page explained
Settings page explained
Safety
Please read all instructions before installing smartfittings gateway. Consult a professional before undertaking installation if at all unsure.
Technical Data
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11ac wireless, IEEE802.15.1 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 28mm |
| Mass | 118g |
| Housing Material | Flame Retardant ABS (Black) IP54 rated |
| Clock Battery | life 10 years |
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