• The YB3i

    For Permanent Use

    YB3i can send positions and provide 2-way messaging from
    anywhere on Earth with a view of the sky.

    Designed to be powered most of the time
    but with a backup battery just in case

Due to problems with the global supply chain, your order may take longer to fulfill.

About The YB3i

The YB3i Tracker is a truly global tracking device designed for permanent use aboard marine vessels and land vehicles.

It is designed for permanent installation on ships, yachts, vehicles and other assets. The unit is waterproof, ruggedised, with a variety of mounting options to suit your needs (mounting options can be purchased in the shop).

The tracker will wake up on a regular basis, obtain a position using the GPS satellite network, and then transmit that position back to YB HQ using either the Iridium satellite network or GSM/GPRS (with GSM add-on). We visualize the positions on an easy-to-use web-based map for individuals (YBlog), or our fully featured fleet management system (The Core) for fleets of devices.

The YB3i also allows short messages (like SMS, social media updates and short emails) to be sent using a paired Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone) and the Messenger app. This allows for full two-way communication wherever you are, even when out of mobile network range.

The combination of GSM and Iridium provides a cost effective, and truly global, method of tracking and communicating with your assets wherever they may be.

Product Details

Powered By 9-30v input, with integrated backup
Transmits Using Iridium (plus GSM with GSM option)
Size 137mm diameter x 40mm high
Weight 350 grams
Waterproofing IP-69 (submersion up to 5m permanently)
Other Certifications FCC & CE
MIL-810 F/G (Ruggedness)
Ideal For Permanent Installation on Ships, Yachts, Vehicles etc.
Tracking Options Various tracking options from 1 minute to 12 hours
Add-ons (at extra cost, please ask!) - GSM add-on for least cost routing
- Sensor inputs add-on, to allow connection of external sensors

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Running Costs

Line rental is paid in blocks of 1 month, and allows the YB3i to exchange information with the Iridium satellite network. You only pay for months in which you wish to use the YB3i. No annual contract is required. Line rental costs £12.00 per month and includes access to The YBlog system for monitoring your device. If you have multiple devices then the line rental cost is £17.00 per month, and comes with access to our fully featured fleet management system, The Core

Credits are used each time you transmit. 1 credit is used per tracking position or per 50 characters of message sent or received. If SMS recipient(s) are selected an additional 1 credit per 160 characters per recipient is charged. 1 credit is also used if you check your mailbox and there are no messages waiting (A mailbox check). Credits do not expire unless you do not use your account at all for 12 months. Credits are shared/pooled between all of the devices on your account

Bundle per Credit Bundle Price
50 Credits £0.14 £7.00
100 Credits £0.13 £13.00
200 Credits £0.11 £22.00
500 Credits £0.10 £50.00
1000 Credits £0.09 £90.00
2000 Credits £0.08 £160.00
5000 Credits £0.07 £350.00
10000 Credits £0.06 £600.00
20000 Credits £0.045 £900.00

About Iridium

Iridium is the only satellite network that allows transmission of information from any point on Earth - other networks have no coverage in the polar regions, and have intermittent or no coverage in other marine and land areas.

Iridium has 66 satellites in orbit around the Earth, allowing coverage anywhere on Earth 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No other satellite network has truly global coverage. Messages sent via Iridium take just seconds to reach you, via e-mail or directly to your web-service.

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Key Info

  • Small form factor, with multiple mounting options
  • Can be covertly mounted/positioned
  • Will run on 9-30v external power supply
  • Backup internal battery, for up to 2 weeks use
  • Over-the-air reconfiguration of key parameters
  • Truly Global Operation, using the Iridium satellite network
  • Least cost routing option using GSM where possible (requires GSM add-on)

Buy from £469.00 + tax
 

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Questions and Answers

How does it work?

YB3i uses the Iridium Satellite network. Specifically, it uses an Iridium service called 'Short Burst Data' (SBD). There's some official info here.
At the heart of YB3i is an Iridium 9602 modem.

How can I mount the YB3i

The YB3i can be mounted in a variety of ways. The simplest way is to purchase our optional Rokk Mount (available in the shop), which allows the unit to be easily mounted to a rail or pole. The unit can also be stuck down flat, in ceiling voids for example, using high-strength velcro on the flat base. Lastly, it has a set of 4 recessed M5 bolt holes on the base. You can use these to secure the unit using your own mounting solution, by bolting through a plate or hull.