J2K100 - Maretron Knowledge Base

Refer to this article for help on setting up your first J2K100 especially when connected to the following engine manufacturers J1939 networks:Caterpillar, John Deere, Cummins, Steyr, ECU Delphi Mefi 4-6, Crusader, MAN, Detroit Diesel, Volvo-Penta (EV... Read More

Does Maretron have a interface cable for Caterpillar engine networks to the J2K100 device?

Viewed 67166 times since Tue, Apr 5, 2011

The MCF-2M-D12CAT cable is used to interface a J2K100 to a CAT marine power display. It is recommended that the MCF-2M-D12CAT cable should connect to one of two ports on the CAT display. The ideal connection should be the occupied twelve pin connecto... Read More

How do I determine whether the J2K100 is compatible with my Caterpillar engines?

Viewed 35490 times since Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Most Caterpillar engines may have J1939 on production years 1996 and beyond. A person who installs a J2K100 must do a visual assessment of the existing J1939 engine connections or contact a Caterpillar representative for guidence. Here are some easy... Read More

Do gasoline engines with an electronic control module (ECM) have J1939 compatibilities?

Viewed 33816 times since Fri, Feb 17, 2012

Most Gasoline engines come equipped with a standard ECM which communicates the J1939 protocol. One of the most common ECMs found today on many gasoline engines happens to be manufactured by Delphi and is commonly called MeFi. This particular ECM ca... Read More

What marine engines are found to have J1939 capability?

Viewed 27775 times since Mon, Jul 16, 2012

Following is a table showing engines and their J1939 capability. Engine manufacturer Controller Module J1939 Capable standard?Must Be Ordered With J1939 Capabilities. Caterpillar ADEM III and A4/C4.4, C6.6, C9, C15, C18, C32 "Acerts series" Yes... Read More

What type of information can be viewed on Maretron’s display products, and what products are required to generate the data to be displayed?

Viewed 25727 times since Tue, Oct 25, 2011

The Maretron Capability Matrix helps highlight the system features available for display when designing a system within N2KBuilder. To generate a system capability Matrix within N2KBuilder simply click on Tools, "Create Maretron Capability Matrix". ... Read More

Can the J2K100 convert Volvo-Penta engine data to NMEA2000?

Viewed 19518 times since Mon, Jun 12, 2017

Yes, a J2K100 can be used to convert a Volvo Penta standard J1939 messages to NMEA2000. Prior to a purchase of a J2K100(Per engine) examine the existing cabling provided by the engine manufacturer. Engines with EVC, EDC systems can be connected to t... Read More

Can the J2K100 connect to a Cummins engine?

Viewed 19368 times since Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The J2K100 can be connected to a Cummins Vessel Integration Panel via the J1939 diagnostic port located on the panel itself. Please review the image posted below. Additional non-Maretron parts will be needed to complete the connections to the panel (... Read More

Can a J2K100 connect to a John Deere J1939 network?

Viewed 18010 times since Wed, Nov 21, 2012

Yes, the J2K100 can easily be integrated to a John Deere J1939 network.Exact locations where the J2K100 will connect to the network may vary. Find the Helm engine display and locate the Deutsch connector labeled "Engine ECU". The connector is a 3-pi... Read More

How is J1939 different from NMEA 2000?

Viewed 17237 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

J1939 and NMEA 2000 networks are both based on the same hardware (Controller Area Network (CAN)), and both protocols use the same message format (the messages are actually compatible and can coexist on the same network), however, NMEA uses different ... Read More

How do I make a custom NMEA 2000 cordset cable? Does Maretron offer a field attachable connector?

Viewed 13483 times since Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Maretron offers several accessories that allow you to make a custom NMEA 2000 cable.It may be necessary to make a custom cable for the following reasons:Cable runs longer than 10m in lengthRouting raw cables micro/mid through bulkheads, wire trays, a... Read More

Is the the J2K100 compaible with Crusader engines?

Viewed 13318 times since Mon, Oct 12, 2015

The J2K100 can connect to a Crusader diagnostic CANBUS port for J1939 operations. Crusader offers service manuals for several supported engines. Maretron suggests consulting with your engine technician or contacting crusader direct for suggested inte... Read More

Can the J2K100 connect to third party protocol converters that support J1708 or J1587?

Viewed 12274 times since Fri, Aug 29, 2014

Maretron's J2K100 attaches directly into J1939 networks of compatible engines, transmissions, and gensets and converts the J1939 data to NMEA 2000. For engines that offer protocols such as J1708 or J1587, users may choose to translate the engine... Read More

How do I connect the J2K100 to a MAN CLC 6.3 or 6.5 engine display?

Viewed 12192 times since Thu, Dec 12, 2013

The J2K100 has a compatible connection to the MAN engine interface found on the engine interface port of most MAN CLC6.3-6.5 engine displays. We have observed that our customers interface the J2K100 in parallel to the display using a standard micro ... Read More

Can Maretron devices be displayed on a Raymarine Seatalk NG network?

Viewed 10763 times since Wed, Feb 25, 2015

Yes, many of Maretron device's data can be displayed on Raymarine Chart-plotters With Seatalk and Seatalk ng functionality. Firstly, Maretron recommends that customers verify device compatibility by reviewing the Maretron product's datashee... Read More

What are the voltage specifications for each Maretron device?

Viewed 8439 times since Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Maretron ModelDevice DescriptionNMEA2000 Operating VoltageEngine/Battery InterfaceCLM100 P/N: M000070 Current Loop Monitor9 to 32 Volts SSC200 P/N: M000001, M000021, M000022NMEA 2000 Solid State Compass HW 1.09 to 16 Volts SSC300 P/N: M000051NMEA ... Read More

Can Maretron’s sensor data be displayed on a Garmin network?

Viewed 8139 times since Mon, Jun 12, 2017

Yes, much of Maretron device's data can be shown on Garmin displays with “NMEA 2000” functionality. Firstly, Maretron recommends that customers verify device compatibility by reviewing the Maretron product's datasheet specifically, the tran... Read More

I would like to see NMEA2000 Engine and Transmission warnings on my N2K network, what J1939 diagnostic codes will the J2K100 convert?

Viewed 7885 times since Fri, Oct 16, 2015

The J2K100 will convert J1939 Diagnostic SPN/PGNs to NMEA2000 Engine and Transmission Warning messages. Consult the engine manufacturer to determine if an engine will transmit these messages over the NMEA2000 bus.The following table (figure 1) provid... Read More

I have an Onan generator with a power rating between 40-99kW; what Maretron adapter cable should I order to connect the generator to the J2K100?

Viewed 7326 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You should order the Maretron adapter cable MCF-2M-D4 (J2K100 adapter Micro female to Deutsch 4 Pin 2 Meter Cordset) when connecting an Onan generator with a power rating of 40-99kW to the J2K100. Read More

Using N2KAnalyzer, how do I recover a Maretron device?

Viewed 5418 times since Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Occasionally, a device can be in "boot mode" (represented in N2KAnalyzer by an orange highlight of the device's entry in the device list). This can happen due to a software update which fails due to network problems.A Maretron device that is not... Read More

How do I connect the Dometic Q-logic controller to the J2K100 for N2KView control?

Viewed 5346 times since Thu, Feb 23, 2017

First, you will need to purchase or connect the Q-logic J1939 board or confirm you have one already working on board your vessel. Figure 1 illustrates what the Q-logic J1939 interface should look like.Once you can confirm the J1939 interface is conne... Read More

I have a STEYR Engine connected to a STEYR Control Center SCC, What cable should be used to connect the J2K100?

Viewed 5065 times since Mon, Mar 28, 2016

The STEYR SCC system is J1939 compatible to a J2K100. Use the MCF-2M-D4 cable as a connection to a single or dual J2K100 segment for engine system conversion. The MCF-2M-D4 can be connected to an unused panel mating connection originating from the S... Read More

Viewed 5013 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Yes, J1939 and NMEA 2000 both use CAN technology where network topology requires terminators on both ends of the trunk or backbone. Please refer to the application note entitled, "Interfacing J1939 Engines and/or Gensets to an NMEA 2000® Network Usin... Read More

I have an Onan generator with a power rating between 4-32kW; what Maretron adapter cable should I order to connect the generator to the J2K100?

Viewed 4858 times since Mon, Jun 25, 2012

The Maretron adapter cable MCF-2M-D12 (J2K100 adapter Micro female to Deutsch 12 Pin 2 Meter Cordset) connects an Onan generator with a power rating of 4-32kW to the J2K100. Read More

Can Maretron’s sensor data be displayed on a Furuno CANBUS network?

Viewed 4752 times since Mon, Jun 12, 2017

Yes, much of Maretron device's data can be shown on Furuno displays with “CANBUS” functionality. Firstly, Maretron recommends that customers verify device compatibility by reviewing the Maretron product's datasheet specifically, the transmi... Read More

What is J1939?

Viewed 4666 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

J1939 is a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) networking standard that is similar to NMEA 2000. Both network protocol standards are based on the same hardware called Controller Area Network (CAN) and both protocols use the same message format. The... Read More

On which Onan generators is the J1939 interface offered as an option?

Viewed 4587 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Onan generators with power ratings from 4-32 kW offer the J1939 interface as an option. Read More

Does Maretron offer quick setup instructions for a dual J2K100 setup?

Viewed 4585 times since Wed, Jan 15, 2020

Does Maretron offer quick setup instructions for a dual J2K100 setup?Refer to this article for help on setting up your J2K100s especially when connected to the following engine manufacturers J1939 networks:Caterpillar, John Deere, Cummins, Steyr, ECU... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 engine hours on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 4538 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 engine hours on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the hours and press enter. Scro... Read More

What are the basic configurable parameters for a J2K100 and how do I configure them using a DSM250?

Viewed 4527 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

What are the basicconfiguration items of a J2K100 and how do I perform them using a DSM250? The J2K100 is a bridgebetween two different digital networks. One side of the bridge is connected toa J1939 network and the other side of the bridge is c... Read More

What is a J2K100?

Viewed 4518 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The J2K100 is a gateway or bridge between a J1939 network and an NMEA 2000 network. The J2K100 receives messages (or PGNs) from a J1939 network and converts the messages into NMEA 2000 messages (or PGNs). In some cases, J1939 messages are the same as... Read More

What firmware changes have taken place on the Maretron J2K100?

Viewed 4516 times since Tue, Oct 15, 2013

What firmware changes have taken place on the Maretron J2K100? 2.3.1.4 (2019-02)- Support CAN Frame Forwarding PGN (130841)- Support Electronic Transmission Controller 1 PGN (61442) forwarding (4028)- Support Heartbeat PGN (126993)- Change NMEA Cert... Read More

If I use the J2K100 with my Onan generator that has a power rating between 4-32kW, what data can I expect to see on the NMEA 2000 network?

Viewed 4481 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The J2K100 provides the following information when hooked to an Onan generator with a power rating of 4-32KW:Generator Average Line-Neutral AC RMS VoltageGenerator Average AC RMS FrequencyEngine Coolant TemperatureEngine Oil PressureBattery Voltage Read More

Which Onan generators come standard with a J1939 interface?

Viewed 4473 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Onan generators with power ratings from 40-99 kW offer the J1939 interface as standard equipment. Read More

How do I display the J2K100 engine oil temperature on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 4428 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 engine oil temperature on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the oil temperature a... Read More

Which engines and generators work with the J2K100?

Viewed 4292 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The J2K100 works with any engine or generator that has a J1939 interface. Most modern marine engines over 150 HP (112 kW) have a J1939 interface. Please contact your engine or generator manufacturer or distributor to understand whether your engine or... Read More

How many J2K100s do I need if I have two engines and I would like convert the J1939 information from both engines to NMEA 2000?

Viewed 4287 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You need one J2K100 per engine. If you have two engines with J1939 interfaces, you would need two J2K100s to convert the information from both engines to NMEA 2000. Read More

How do I display the J2K100 transmission gear on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 4259 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 transmission gear on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the gear and press enter. ... Read More

What information does the J2K100 provide over the NMEA 2000 network?

Viewed 4193 times since Tue, Apr 27, 2010

As long as the engine or generator is providing the appropriate information via the J1939 interface, the J2K100 is capable of producing the following NMEA 2000 information:engine speed (tachometer)engine boost pressureengine oil pressureengine oil te... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 engine fuel rate on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 4140 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 engine fuel rate on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the fuel rate and press ent... Read More

How do I set the J2K100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 Transmission Instance:" using Maretron’s DSM150 or DSM250 display?

Viewed 4050 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You set the J2K100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 Transmission Instance:" using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration?" and press enter. Scroll to "Device Configuration?"... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 engine fuel pressure on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 4047 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 engine fuel pressure on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the fuel pressure and p... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 engine boost pressure on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 4037 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 engine boost pressure on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the boost pressure and... Read More

How do I set the J2K100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 Engine Instance:" using Maretron’s DSM150 or DSM250 display?

Viewed 4002 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You set the J2K100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 Engine Instance:" using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration?" and press enter. Scroll to "Device Configuration?" and p... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 engine oil pressure on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3961 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 engine oil pressure on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the oil pressure and pre... Read More

How do I set the J2K100 configuration setting called "J1939 Source Address:" using Maretron’s DSM150 or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3868 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You set the J2K100 configuration setting called "J1939 Source Address:" using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration?" and press enter. Scroll to "Device Configuration?" and press ... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 generator average line-neutral AC RMS voltage on Maretron’s DSM150 or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3859 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 generator average line-neutral AC voltage on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view th... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 transmission oil pressure on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3808 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 transmission oil pressure on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the oil pressure a... Read More

I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "Reset Factory Defaults"; what is this?

Viewed 3743 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200,and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "Reset Factory Defaults" which is used to return the J2K100 to its factory settings. Resetting the J2K100 to factory defaults sets the J1939 source address ... Read More

Why doesn’t the J2K100 work with some versions of Onan generators?

Viewed 3737 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Some of Onan's early generators using the J1939 Network Interface Module (NIM) used ceramic resonators as opposed to crystal oscillators for the clock or timing source. Since the ceramic resonators are not as accurate or stable as crystal oscillators... Read More

Who makes J1939 connectors?

Viewed 3735 times since Fri, Apr 16, 2010

A predominant manufacturer of J1939 connectors is Deutsch Industrial. Please see the attached document entitled "Deutsch Controller Area Network Series Technical Manual" for more information. Read More

I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 Transmission Instance:"; what is this?

Viewed 3716 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 Transmission Instance:" which is used to program the J2K100 to transmit the appropriate NMEA 2000 instance. For example, if the J2K100 is connec... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 generator average line-line AC voltage on Maretron’s DSM150 or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3698 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 generator average line-line AC voltage on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the v... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 engine coolant pressure on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3685 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 engine coolant pressure on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the coolant pressure... Read More

What information is available from the J1939 to NMEA 2000 Bridge (J2K100) and can be viewed on Maretron’s displays?

Viewed 3677 times since Mon, Jun 24, 2013

The J2K100 is capable of transmitting the following information:PGN 65030AC Generator CurrentAC Generator FrequencyAC Generator VoltageEngine parameters 127488, 127489TachometerEngine HoursCoolant PressureCoolant Water TemperatureEngine Oil Pressure... Read More

Where would I use a J2K100?

Viewed 3637 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You use the J2K100 if you have a propulsion engine or a generator that has a J1939 network connection and you want to display engine or electrical information on an NMEA 2000 compatible display. Read More

I know the J2K100 receives messages from the J1939 network and subsequently transmits them over the NMEA 2000 network, but does the J2K100 transmit any messages on the J1939 network?

Viewed 3634 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

By default, the J2K100 transmits no messages onto the J1939 network. As shipped from the factory, the J2K100 only listens for J1939 messages and creates no bus traffic on the J1939 network. The J2K100 does however acknowledge received messages, which... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 engine percent load on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3610 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 engine percent load on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the percent load and pre... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 generator average AC frequency on Maretron’s DSM150 or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3596 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 generator average AC frequency on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the frequency... Read More

I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "J1939 Diagnostic Messages:"; what is this?

Viewed 3585 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200,and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "J1939 Diagnostic Messages:" which is used to configure the J2K100 to pass diagnostic messages from the J1939 network through to the NMEA 2000 network. Nor... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 engine coolant temperature on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3578 times since Sat, Jun 25, 2011

You display the J2K100 engine coolant temperature on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the coolant tempe... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 transmission oil temperature on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3578 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 transmission oil temperature on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the oil tempera... Read More

How do I reset the J2K100 to send the factory default NMEA 2000 messages (or PGNs)?

Viewed 3519 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You reset the J2K100 to transmit the factory default messages using Maretron's DSM250 display in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration?" and press enter. Scroll to "Device Configuration?" and press enter. Scroll to the row cont... Read More

I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 PGN Enable/Disable..."; what is this?

Viewed 3437 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200,and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 PGN Enable/Disable?" which is used to turn on and off specific messages that are transmitted by the J2K100. Read More

How do I set the J2K100 configuration setting called "J1939 Diagnostic Messages:" using Maretron’s DSM150 or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3433 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You set the J2K100 configuration setting called "J1939 Diagnostic Messages:" using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration?" and press enter. Scroll to "Device Configuration?" and p... Read More

Can I use the J2K100 together with Onan generators?

Viewed 3428 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Yes, you can use the J2K100 together with Onan generators. Some of Onan generators (40-99kW) come standard with an J1939 interface, while others (4-32kW) offer the J1939 interface as an option. Read More

Duel/Split Screen Engine Display template for TSMxxx/MBBxxx

Viewed 3400 times since Fri, Jul 12, 2019

Below are sample images of the attached .nvs screen files.Port Engine 1 & Stbd Engine 1 .nvs files Port Engine 2 & Stbd Engine 2 .nvs How to load screens onto TSMxxx/MBBxxx or PC running N2KView.Copy the .nvs (Screen File) onto a USB flash d... Read More

Is the J2K100 compatible with Northern Lights Generators? If so, which ones?

Viewed 3397 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The J2K100 will convert most J1939 messages that engine manufacturers provide. Northern Lights Gensets 65kw and above output the J1939 protocol which the J2K100 will convert.Please review the J2K100 User's Manual for detail of Genset messages. Read More

How do I display the J2K100 generator average AC current on Maretron’s DSM150 or DSM250 display?

Viewed 3391 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 generator average AC current on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press enter. Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the current and... Read More

If I use the J2K100 with my Onan generator that has a power rating between 40-99kW, what data can I expect to see on the NMEA 2000 network?

Viewed 3373 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The J2K100 provides the following information when hooked to an Onan generator with a power rating of 40-99 kW:Generator Average Line-Neutral AC RMS VoltageGenerator Average AC RMS FrequencyEngine Coolant TemperatureEngine Oil PressureBattery Voltage... Read More

Is it possible to turn on or off J2K100 NMEA 2000 transmitted messages (or PGNs)?

Viewed 3268 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Yes, it is possible to turn on and off the J2K100 transmitted messages (or PGNs) using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display. On the display, enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration?" and press enter. Scroll to "Device Configuration?" and pr... Read More

What are the approximate dimensions of the J2K100?

Viewed 3214 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The J2K100 measures aproximately 3" length, 3.5" width, and 1.5" tall (8cm length, 9cm width, and 4cm tall). Read More

I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "J1939 Source Address:"; what is this?

Viewed 3147 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "J1939 Source Address:", which is used to program the J2K100 to accept only messages from a certain J1939 device. For example, there might be several devi... Read More

I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 Engine Instance:"; what is this?

Viewed 3092 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a J2K100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 Engine Instance:" which is used to program the J2K100 to transmit the appropriate NMEA 2000 instance. For example, if the J2K100 is connected to... Read More

How do I display the J2K100 engine speed or tachometer on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

Viewed 2205 times since Thu, Jan 14, 2010

You display the J2K100 tachometer on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way.Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the tachometer and press < Enter... Read More

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