@meri-imperiumi/signalk-alternator-engine-on

signalk-alternator-engine-on

Detect whether vessel engine is running based on power generated by the alternator. Useful if you have a device for measuring alternator power/current, for example a Victron SmartShunt configured as a "DC meter", or a Victron Orion XS DC-DC charger.

Engine running state is useful for many other Signal K plugins, including:

• signalk-hour-meter - keep track of engine hours
• signalk-polar - create dynamic polar tables for a sailing vessel when not motoring

Changes

• 1.2.0 (Feb 16th 2025)
  • Added support for uppercase charging modes reported by some DC-DC chargers
• 1.1.1 (May 31st 2024)
  • Prevent false state changes when receiving a null value
• 1.1.0 (April 8th 2024)
  • Added support for utilizing chargingMode as populated by the Victron Orion XS DC-DC charger
• 1.0.0 (February 4th 2022)
  • Initial release