The unit’s power consumption varies depending on several factors:
- In standby mode, when the boat is stationary and no new events are detected, the unit consumes very little power, about 2 mA.
- During active use of the boat, the unit consumes an average of 40 mA.
- When the battery is charging, the unit consumes more power to recharge the battery.
Therefore, the unit’s consumption is influenced by various external factors. The average consumption value provided is a statistical indicator rather than a fixed value. For example, if the boat is in an area with poor 4G coverage, the unit will take longer to synchronize with the cloud and will consume more energy compared to an area with excellent network coverage.
Additionally, the Seanapps unit has an internal battery that allows it to continue functioning for a day and send alerts when the main battery is depleted. This internal battery recharges when the main battery reaches the correct voltage, drawing about 235 mA for approximately 4.5 hours.