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N2KBuilder®

NMEA 2000® network design software

N2KBuilder® software is a powerful, free PC-based tool for designing and verifying the integrity of NMEA 2000® networks. N2KBuilder® software, when installed on a Windows PC and used as part of an integrated design workflow can be used to plan, document, and validate the design of complex NMEA 2000® networks. In addition, N2KBuilder® will directly produce a Bill of Materials (BOM) for Maretron® products, eliminating guesswork and transcription errors.

  • Pictorial display of network layout and components
  • Record of design decisions for each device on the network
    • Device instance numbers
    • Device label
    • Manufacturer serial number
    • Installation descriptions
    • Current requirements in LEN and milli-Amps
  • For devices supporting multiple channels, record the following information for each channel, as applicable:
    • Channel labels
    • Channel data instance numbers
    • Optional probe information
    • Source data
    • Indicator data
  • Produce bill of materials
  • Produce design report
  • Produce network configuration table which matches N2KAnalyzer® format.
  • Analyze the network layout for compliance to NMEA 2000® standards.
  • Assign device and data instance numbers.
  • Update N2KBuilder® over the internet

  • Design of NMEA 2000® networks
  • Documentation of NMEA 2000® network design decisions
  • Analysis of NMEA 2000® networks
  • Generate bill of materials (BOM)
  • Assign instance numbers
  • Create network configuration files
  • Print schematics and reports

At this time N2KBuilder is only available for installation on a Windows Operating system.

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The latest N2KBuilder build version: 3.1.0.20230628

Changes in N2KBuilder version 3.1.0 from 3.0.0 (2023-06)
  • Added new parameter types to CLM100
  • Improved configuration for CLMD12, CLMD16, CKM12, VMM6
  • Added export of Labels to N2KAnalyzer
  • Corrected channels marked DISABLED from causing instancing conflicts

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 3.0.0 from 1.12.1 (2021-10) – Introduction to N2KBuilder V3
  • Added CLMD16
  • Combined CLMD12 and CBMD12
  • Added CKM12
  • Added VMM6
  • Added DSM570
  • Added ability to export configurations for import by N2KAnalyzer
  • No longer requires AIR to be downloaded from Adobe

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.12.1 from 1.11.23
  • Added Annunciation channels to DCR100, with instance checking (4475)
  • Obsoleted TLM200 (4480)
  • Obsoleted TSM1330C (4481)

                                                                           

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.23 from 1.11.22
  • Added ability to connect cables directly to cables (1299)
  • Added ability to constrain line segments to vertical or horizontal while drawing, by holding down the Shift key (4060)
  • Changed "Maretron Capabilities Matrix" to "Maretron Capability Matrix" (4083)
  • Corrected Instance Assignment of TSM, MBB, IPG, USB. (4113)
  • Added DSM410 (4205)
  • Removed Cloud Services from BOM (4228)
  • Pressing ESC disabled "Show Handles", but handles are still visible (4229)

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.22 from 1.11.21
  • Added detail to printed Network Configuration Table for CLM100, DCR100, FFM100, and FPM100 (2986,3960)
  • Renamed “Cloud” to “Real Time Cloud Service” (4024)
  • Added Telemetric Cloud Service (4024)

                                                      

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.21 from 1.11.20
  • Obsoleted DSM250-03 (White) (3917)
  • Obsoleted NM-NG1-NF-09.0 (Mini cable 9m) (3918)
  • Renamed "Cloud Services" to "Real Time Cloud Service" (3919)
  • Added Motion Detector IS216 as SIM100 accessory (3969)

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.20 from 1.11.19
  • Changed Zoom In / Zoom Out to maintain screen center (3590)
  • Removed references to N2KView software modules (3770)
  • Added .n2b extension to Save As menu item (3781)
  • Expanded Not Connected rule to include all components and cables (3782)
  • Corrected display of CLM100 in configuration table (3788)
  • Embedded N2KBuilder version number in xml file. (3796)
  • Corrected display of voltages on MBB200C if only one cable is connected (3797)
  • Obsoleted MBB200C (3879)
  • Added MBB300C (3880)
  • Obsoleted TAL-1.25BSP and TAL-1.5NPT airlocks (3881)
  • Obsoleted DM-DG1-DF-09.0 Mid Gray 9m cable (3882)
  • Added support for PT-0-1.5PSI-01 pressure transducer (3883)
  • Corrected FFM100 properties and instancing (3878)

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.19 from 1.11.18
  • Disabled instance assignment when no source is selected (3600)
  • Corrected display of cables on 90 degree connector (3628)
  • Set cable length to 0 when converting long cables to double ended cordsets (3629)
  • Changed glow on multiport to yellow when used in trunk (3542)
  • Added support for TFTDBE-5H Focus Tube with Deadband Eliminator (3757)
  • Added support for IRHT-01 Indoor Humidity/Temperature Sensor (3758)
  • Added support for PTS-0-nPSI-01 Submersible Pressure Transducers (3759)
  • Corrected instance assignment in TMP100 (3765)

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.18 from version 1.11.17
  • Prevented changes in size on cables that would result in impossible connections. (3620)                                                                        

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.17 from version 1.11.16
  • Corrected saving of FPM100 to disk (3616) 

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.16 from version 1.11.15
  • Corrected drag of Field Attachable Cable (3465)
  • Add support for SSC300 (3466) 
  • Corrected Pressure Source for FPM100 (3470) 
  • Removed non-operational scroll bars from Title Area (3477)
  • Add support for CLM100 (3556)

 

 Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.15 from 1.11.14
  • Added Ability to detect loops caused by NBE100s (1611)
  • Corrected swapping ends when copying a Cable (2762)
  • Created new DRC check - Instancing OK (2984)
  • Corrected totaling of Small cables in the BOM (2985)
  • Corrected display of Channel Information for DCR100 and FFM100 (2986)
  • Corrected display of NBE100 label on diagram (3105)
  • Corrected bug where networks greater than 1 were showing zero device voltages. (3363)
  • Corrected saving of Design Report as a PDF file. (3364)
  • Discontinued EMS100 (3399)
  • Discontinued Black Water Airlocks for TLM100 (3400)
  • Pasting now drops in correct place (3418)
  • Prevented dragging of connected cables (3464)
  • Corrected dragging of Field Attachable Mid & Micro cables (3465)

 

 Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.14 from 1.11.13
  • Pressing ESC when a selection rectangle is displayed will remove the rectangle
  • Backbones with in-line multiport boxes will now display in yellow.
  • Zooming with the backbone displayed will now zoom the backbone as well
  • Prevented the ability to create a selection rectangle when moving a scrollbar
  • Changed wording when Maximum Backbone length is exceeded to match NMEA 2000 definition
  • Replaced FFM100 fuel flow senders with new part numbers

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.11 from 1.11.10
  • Added Label, Serial Number, Installation Descriptions, and Instance Numbers to MBB200C, TSM800C, and TSM1330C.
  • Replaced FFM100 gauges with metal part numbers
  • Corrected input of FFM100 gauges with old part numbers from saved files

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.10 from 1.10.9
  • Discontinued several cables.
  • Added TSM800C, TSM1330C.
  • Discontinued TSM800, TSM1330.
  • Added MBB200C with cables that can have their ends dragged.
  • Discontinued MBB100.
  • Changed DSM150 so that the cable end can be dragged.
  • Changed BOM for bulk cable to the cables over 100m cannot be ordered, cables over 50m are converted to 100m spools
  • Changed BOM so that bulk cables are now not joined together, but will be listed separately

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.7 from 1.11.6
  • Corrected dragging of handles.
  • Corrected paste function.
  • Corrected import of picture filenames.
  • Added some code to prevent devices from being dragged off the page
  • Changed background from grey to white
  • Corrected problem where DST110 was not showing on BOM
  • Corrected problem where DSM150 current was showing as 0 Amps
  • Prevented 'flipping' of SMS100
  • In FFM100, the default mode of operation was changed to "Differential"
  • Added code to automatically rotate terminators and end caps as they get near a socket.

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.4 from 1.11.3
  • Modified Bill of Materials (BOM) display so that long descriptions do not extend into adjacent columns
  • Corrected problem creating and saving 0.5m double ended corsets

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.11.0 from 1.10.0
  • Added VDR100, TSM800, TSM1330 devices
  • Added group move and delete
  • Added 400A Current Transducer to ACM100
  • Corrected bug in print function of Capability Matrix
  • Improved connector snapping function
  • Improved responsiveness by running the checker less often.
  • Marked LP gas detector as “discontinued”
  • Corrected LEN load for DST100, DST110

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.10.20110805 from 1.11.0.2012083
  • Added new component FFM100 (Fuel Flow Module)
  • Added new component FPM100 (Fluid Pressure Module).
  • Added new component E2000 (Wireless Router).
  • Allow Generic Components to not require Power drawn from the NMEA2000 bus
  • Allow building of J1939 networks on a J2K100.
  • Capability Matrix now shows capabilities that have been met by the design by using darker text on the entire row.

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.8.20110315 from 1.8.20110210
  • Added new component NBE100 (Network Bus Extender)
  • Added new component DCR100 (DC Relay).
  • Added filename at top of window.
  • Corrected hiding of red error glow behind black selected glow.
  • Corrected assignment of instance numbers to WSO100.

 

Changes in N2KBuilder version 1.8.20110210 from version 1.7.xx
  • Added new component IPG100 (Internet Protocol Gateway)
  • Added new component MBB100 (Maretron Black Box).
  • Added new component DSM800 (8” Display Module).
  • Marked obsolete components as grey, excluded them from BOM
  • Corrected hiding of red error glow behind black selected glow.

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