Maretron's USB100 is a gateway for bridging computers to an NMEA network. This allows you to use PC based vessel monitoring and control software like Maretron's N2KView® or PC based navigation software. The gateway provides one simple connection between the network and the PC, which eliminates conventional multiplexers and the maze of wires usually associated with interfacing equipment to PCs.
Maretron supplies drivers for the following versions of Windows.
- Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows 11 (64-bit)
Note: The supplied drivers do not work on PCs with the ARM Architecture, such as certain models of the Surface Tablets.
For older PC-based navigation software that requires receiving data in NMEA 0183 format, the USB100 automatically converts information from the NMEA 2000® network to NMEA 0183 sentences. You can continue benefiting from navigational and charting software that you already own while enjoying the many benefits of networked NMEA 2000® instruments.
Maretron's USB100 is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards (IEC 60945 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment). Its compact waterproof housing will provide years of reliable performance.
- Bearing Orig. to Dest. (BOD)
- Bearing to Waypoint (BTW)
- Distance to Waypoint (DTW)
- Velocity Made Good (VMG)
- Est. Time of Arrival (ETA)
- Time to Go (TTG)
- Cross Track Error (XTE)
- Set / Drift
- PC-based charting software
- PC-based diagnostic tools
Applications
This section contains the Windows device driver for the Maretron USB100.
- USB100 Windows Drivers and Support Software (Windows 7/8/10, 32/64-bit) (Version v2.15.0.2021-03-15.setup, 4.8 MB, updated March 19, 2021)This digitally signed driver for the Maretron USB100 NMEA 2000®/USB gateway is compatible with Windows 7/8/10 32-bit and 64-bit.
It is also included with N2KAnalyzer and N2KView. - USB100 Windows Drivers and Support Software (Windows XP/Vista, 32/64-bit) (Version Driver.2.0.0.4, 440.8 KB, updated August 28, 2017)This release has a digitally signed driver for the Maretron USB100 NMEA 2000®/USB gateway that is compatible with Windows XP (Service Pack 3 and later) 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit.
This driver is no longer supported and is only provided for legacy support.
Note: Maretron monitoring sensors are updated using Maretron’s N2KAnalyzer application on a PC paired with an approved NMEA 2000® gateway.
Hardware 2.0
2.1.1.2 (2017-12-09) – Current Release
- Added support for the latest NMEA2000 PGN (211)
- Added support for the NMEA 2000 Heartbeat Message (PGN 126993) (4435)
2.0.3.1 (2016-08-08)
- Changed supported NMEA 2000 database version to 2.1 (2634)
- Corrected a problem where the USB100 does not transmit the RMB sentence when it is configured to do so (3824)
- Pass along ACK/NACK messages to application (2600)
2.0.2.2 (2015-02-24)
- Made more robust in case USB connection was interrupted by external fast transients (3374)
- Added support for translation of J1939/NMEA 2000 Generator Total AC Energy PGN 65018, Generator Total AC Reactive Power PGN 65028, Generator Total AC Power PGN 65029, and Generator Average Basic AC Quantities PGN 65030 from a single generator (3303)
- Added support for translation of NMEA 2000 Trip Parameters, Engine PGN 127497 to new NMEA 0183 “ETP” proprietary sentence (3306)
- Added support for translation of NMEA 2000 temperature PGNs 130316 and 130312 to NMEA 0183 and added support for multiple temperature sources (3304)
- Added support for translation of NMEA 2000 pressure PGN 130314 to NMEA 0183 (3305)
- Added support for translation of NMEA 2000 humidity PGN 130313 to NMEA 0183 (3376)
Hardware 1.0
1.9.1.1 (2017-12-09) – Current Release
- Added support for the latest NMEA2000 PGN (211)
- Added support for the NMEA 2000 Heartbeat Message (PGN 126993) (4435)
1.8.6.2 (2015-02-24)
- Added support for translation of J1939/NMEA 2000 Generator Total AC Energy PGN 65018, Generator Total AC Reactive Power PGN 65028, Generator Total AC Power PGN 65029, and Generator Average Basic AC Quantities PGN 65030 from a single generator to NMEA 0183 (3303)
- Added support for translation of NMEA 2000 Trip Parameters, Engine PGN 127497 to new NMEA 0183 “ETP” proprietary sentence (3306)
- Added support for translation of NMEA 2000 temperature PGNs 130316 and 130312 to NMEA 0183 and added support for multiple temperature sources (3304)
- Added support for translation of NMEA 2000 pressure PGN 130314 to NMEA 0183 (3305)
- Added support for translation of NMEA 2000 humidity PGN 130313 to NMEA 0183 (3376)
1.8.3 (2009-03-20)
- Added translation for 130576 (Small Craft Status) to NMEA 0183 XDR sentence for trim tabs
1.8.2 (2008-03-10)
- Reduced network load when searching for devices on powerup
1.8.1 (2008-03-03)
- Fixed problem where the device tried to transmit a PGN before it had acquired a node address
- Increased the number of devices that are supported in the Device Selection menu from 50 to 256
1.7.2 (2007-10-16)
- Added PGN 126996 to received PGN list in NMEA0183 mode
- Add support for single frame proprietary (Global) PGN 65280-65535 and fast packet proprietary (Global) PGN 130816-131071
1.7.1 (2007-07-09)
- Added support for draft NMEA 2000 intelligent gateway specification
- Added support to keep connection to the USB port if NMEA 2000 power is interrupted
- Added notification to the connected computer when the NMEA 2000 power is lost
- Changed to always restart in NMEA 0183 mode on power-up (rather than previous mode)
- Add ability to respond to USB node reset command
1.6.5 (2006-11-09)
- Added translations for fluid level and engine messages
1.6.4 (2005-09-20)
- Added support for USB 2.0 hubs
- Updated supported version of the NMEA 2000 protocol to 1.200
1.6.3 (2005-07-22)
- Added support for Environmental PGN 130311
1.6.2 (2005-06-23)
- Changed NMEA 2000 protocol behavior
1.5 (2005-02-10)
- Made improvements in remote device selection copying
1.4 (2005-02-09)
- Removed some translations to free up space in program memory
1.3 (2005-02-07)
- Changed NMEA 2000 protocol behavior
1.2 (2005-02-04)
