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Refit Domotique VIMAR By Me : Migration Vimar By-me vers By-me Plus pour yachts Sunseeker et unités 30–50m
Refit VIMAR By Me
Migration to By-me Plus for Sunseeker Yachts & 30–50m Units
ITE Yachting recently completed a full upgrade of a Vimar By-me automation system to By-me Plus on a 40-meter yacht undergoing refit.
This configuration is widely found on many Sunseeker yachts and other 30–50m units built between 2010 and 2020, making this type of upgrade increasingly relevant across the fleet.
Why Upgrade a Vimar By-me System?
Over time, legacy Vimar By-me systems show several limitations that impact both usability and maintainability onboard:
• Obsolete touch panels
• Limited availability of spare parts
• Non-IP-based architecture
• Restricted remote access capabilities
• Increasing expectations for digital onboard experiences
Upgrading to By-me Plus provides a modern, scalable and future-proof solution aligned with today’s yachting standards.
Benefits of By-me Plus for Yacht Refit
The By-me Plus platform introduces a fully integrated IP-based architecture, seamlessly connected to the yacht’s network infrastructure.
Key advantages include:
• Integration within a dedicated VLAN network
• Secure remote access via web gateway
• Compatibility with iPad and mobile devices
• New-generation touch interfaces
• Long-term scalability
• Simplified maintenance and diagnosticsThis approach enables a targeted modernization without full system replacement, optimizing both cost and installation impact.
Our Yacht Refit Methodology
1️⃣System Audit
• Analysis of existing Vimar By-me bus architecture
• Identification of reusable modules
• Detection of non-compatible components
2️⃣ Migration to By-me Plus
• Replacement of the central controller
• Upgrade of touch panels
• Readdressing and reconfiguration of retained modules
• Replacement of obsolete or incompatible devices
3️⃣ Full System Reprogramming
The migration requires a complete system rebuild, including:
• Lighting control logic
• Shading automation and scene management
• Scheduling and time-based functions
• User interface design
• Network configuration
4️⃣ IT & Network Integration
Modern yacht automation requires close coordination with onboard IT systems:
• Creation of a dedicated automation VLAN
• Static IP addressing
• Secure WAN access
• Network isolation for cybersecurity
This phase is critical to ensure system stability, performance and security onboard.
Yacht Refit Expertise – Mediterranean Shipyards
ITE Yachting operates across major Mediterranean shipyards, particularly in Italy and the French Riviera.
Our projects take into account:
• Marine electrical constraints (low and high current)
• Multi-trade coordination
• Shipyard planning and scheduling
• Testing and commissioning in real conditions
We focus on complete system engineering, not just equipment replacement.
This type of upgrade provides a fully modernized, connected and future-ready automation system, without the need for a full electrical rebuild.
A Strategic Upgrade for Sunseeker & 30–50m Yachts
For yachts equipped with Vimar By-me, upgrading to By-me Plus offers:
• Modernization without full replacement
• Structured IP integration
• Secure remote access
• Long-term technical sustainability
• Optimized refit budget
This solution is particularly relevant for Sunseeker yachts and similar vessels undergoing refit programs.
Technologies
• Vimar By-me / By-me Plus Automation
• IP Network Integration (VLAN)
• Touch Panel Interfaces
• Remote Access Gateway