Frequently Asked Questions

General

Why do I need a monitoring system?
Krill Systems digital yacht instrumentation is fast becoming a standard for Safety for the trawler and power cruising market (vessels 35 - 100ft length). The most efficient and intelligent way to display critical systems data is right where you want it. Displaying all your systems, Krill informs all crew members of on going conditions where ever you want, you determine the location (at the helm; stateroom; saloon, etc.). Warnings and Alarms can be set at specific parameters determined by the user; when conditions change, you will be the first to know. Allowing Krill to be on your boat will give you peace of mind, at a glance, so you can take charge for faster decision making. Relax, you have Krill on board.
Can I install this myself?
We recommend that the installation is performed by a certified marine electrician for a long, trouble free service life.

Do I have to be a networking expert?
Not at all! When you plug a new network device such as a Display or a Sensor Pod into the Ethernet Switch, all of the other devices automatically find that new device and start transmitting sensor data immediately.

If I change something on one display, will it show up on the others?
Yes, any changes you make will instantly be reflected on all other Displays.

Can I access my yacht ’s network remotely?
Yes! If your yacht has an Internet connection, all you have to do is install the same SoftDisplay PC software on your remote PC at home or office.SoftDisplay will instantly connect to your yacht over the Internet and display the exact same screen being shown onboard.

Does the remote Internet access cost anything ?
Remote internet access is not a web server or a service, but rather a direct connection between you and your yacht. There are no access fees required for this feature. Of course, you are responsible for paying any Internet connection charges from your yacht.

What kind of Tank Senders do you support?
Krill supports two types of tank senders. Any industry standard resistive tank senders made by vendors such as WEMA, VDO and Teleflex may be used. For situations where a new tank sender must be installed with no access to the top of the tank, Krill offers a pressure transducer that may be plumbed into a sight gauge at the bottom of the tank. Other proprietary systems including CompuTank, Tank Tender, Snake River, etc are not supported because of their proprietary nature.