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What are the latest changes to Maretron’s N2KView?
Viewed 30473 times since Wed, Mar 28, 2018
Maretron announces the release of version 6.4.1 of the N2KView® V3 software.The Computer (PC & MAC) version of N2KView is available via the following link https://www.maretron.com/products/N2KView.php?tab=9The TSM800C, TSM810C, TSM1330C and MBB30... Read More
What are the latest changes that have been made to N2KView on Maretron’s Legacy Devices?
Viewed 12736 times since Thu, Apr 3, 2014
Maretron announces the release of version 5.1.12 of the N2KView® NMEA 2000® Network Display Software. The program is available from (https://www.maretron.com) under the Updates tab of the device that you are updating. The full build number of the ver... Read More
Connecting MBB300C to Garmin Network
Viewed 47778 times since Thu, Feb 6, 2020
Maretron has partnered with Garmin® in order to introduce the N2KView® platform as a Garmin OneHelm® service.This will allow a single Maretron Black Box computer, such as the MBB300C, to populate the highly customizable N2KView Vessel Monitoring and ... 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 25729 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
How do I update my N2KServer license key to support multiple N2KView features?
Viewed 10750 times since Mon, Apr 30, 2012
As shipped from the factory, N2KView supports one connected client (which can be N2KView running on a PC or mobile phone, a MBB100 Black Box for Vessel Monitoring and Control, TSM800/1330C (Touch Screen Display) or  DSM800 Vessel Monitoring and Contr... Read More
N2KView Configuration Offline - Alerts & Cameras
Viewed 9327 times since Thu, Mar 12, 2020
For users setting up or reviewing N2KView configurations while off the vessel, they will identify that some viewing content may not be available to access such as Alerts and Cameras. In order to acquire access to such features, we will take advantage... Read More
What video system can be used with N2KView?
Viewed 9016 times since Wed, Oct 10, 2012
N2KView is designed to display data from IP cameras produced by AXIS Communications, with the exception of the "Companion Series", that provide:Video StreamMotion jpg (mjpg) video formatVAPIX interfaceAnonymous Login Viewing Enabled- If you want to a... Read More
What platforms does N2KView run on, and how does the licensing work?
Viewed 6552 times since Thu, Feb 3, 2011
Maretron's N2KView vessel monitoring and control software runs on dedicated hardware like Maretron's DSM800 or MBB100, or the N2KView software runs on Personal Computers (PC). Please see the file attached to the bottom of this article showi... Read More
What IP settings does Maretron recomended for the IPG100 connection to a dedicated N2KView device (DSM800 or MBB100) to work properly?
Viewed 5982 times since Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Maretron recommends the following configuration setting to successfully make a connection between N2KView running on a DSM800 or MBB100 to the IPG100. First, configure the IPG100 using N2KAnalyzer, a DSM150, or a DSM250. The procedure for configuring... 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
My USB100’s COM port is in use by the navigational program on my PC. Can N2KView use the same COM port?
Viewed 5280 times since Mon, Nov 17, 2008
The USB100 can only be in use by one program at a time. The remedy is to have one USB100 gateway for use by your navigational software, and a second USB100 gateway to simultaneously provide data to a vessel monitoring program, such as N2KView. Read More
I navigate using true heading and not magnetic heading; how do I use the SSC200 compass and N2KView software to view my heading in true?
Viewed 5185 times since Fri, Jul 18, 2008
The SSC200 compass outputs heading information in magnetic form and before N2KView can display true heading, the variation must be known. One source of variation is the Maretron GPS antenna/receiver (GPS200). If an SSC200 and GPS200 are connected tog... Read More
What is the SMS100 Status message? Which Maretron components do I need?
Viewed 5139 times since Thu, Jun 6, 2013
The SMS100 Status Message is a text message you can receive from the SMS100 containing key pieces of information regarding your vessel. When the SMS100 is installed, you can text the word "Status"  to your SMS100 cellular number and receive a respons... Read More
How do I create a Favorite Screen component in N2KView?
Viewed 5036 times since Wed, Jan 15, 2014
How do I create  a Favorite Screen component in N2KView?Click on Commands&Settings-->Screen Setup-->Add New Screen-->select an area in the design plane-->click "Add".The video below shows the user construction a new screen, new component for DC ... Read More
What is the procedure for testing the ALM100 Annunciator?
Viewed 4996 times since Thu, Jan 8, 2015
The procedure for testing an ALM100 can be performed using the following Maretron User Interface products:DSM150/DSM250:Go to Main Menu-->Scroll to Configuration-->Select "Device Configuration"-->Select the ALM00 you wish to test-->Scroll to "Test An... Read More
Can I receive alerts via email from N2KView?
Viewed 4734 times since Fri, Jun 21, 2019
Yes, you are able to receive an email message alert so no matter where the user(s) is, you can be notified.* This requires the transmitting device (Computer, MBB or TSM) to have internet access and an active email account in order to transmit the ale... Read More
I navigate using magnetic heading and not true heading; how do I use the SSC200 compass and N2KView software to view my heading in magnetic?
Viewed 4544 times since Thu, Jun 19, 2008
The SSC200 compass outputs heading information in magnetic format, so you need to properly configure N2KView to display heading in magnetic. To view magnetic heading within N2KView, click on the "Units Setup" tab, and select "Magnetic from the "Headi... Read More
How do I upload a config to an IPG100 for mobile devices and real time cloud?
Viewed 4509 times since Tue, Oct 15, 2019
This article will guide you through the steps of uploading your N2KView configuration from your computer (MAC or PC) to the Maretron IPG100 for mobile devices and real time cloud service.While running the N2KView application on your computer and on t... Read More
How do I configure a DCR100 channel to work as an annunciator for an N2KView Alert?
Viewed 4244 times since Wed, Oct 10, 2012
The DCR100 offers two types of channel configuration:relayannunciatorThe annunciator configuration allows for N2KView to command a DCR100 channel to close a relay when an alert is configured to have an action,as shown in Figure 1 below.Figure 1.This ... Read More
What Operating System will N2KView 3.0 operate on?
Viewed 4112 times since Wed, Feb 2, 2011
 N2KView is compatible with the following hardware and operating systems:WINDOWSIntel® Pentium® III 1GHz or faster processor, 512MB RAMRecommended: Pentium 4 2GHZ or faster, 1GB RAMWindows 7, Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterp... Read More
What are the minimum and maximum supported display resolutions for the MBB100 VGA output?
Viewed 4091 times since Tue, Sep 4, 2012
The maximum supported display resolution for the MBB100 VGA output is 1900x1200.The minimum supported display resolution is 800x480.To review your resolution settings on the MBB100, in N2KView, select the "Commands & Settings->Configuration->Scre... Read More
How do I save or load a config file in N2KView?
Viewed 3819 times since Thu, May 2, 2019
Saving a N2KView config file to a USB device.1. Insert a USB flash drive into an available USB port on your device.2. From the main screen, tap to reveal the available tabs and select Commands and Settings on the right.3. Select tab labeled Configura... Read More
I see that the FPM100 has an accessory for measuring pressures in the range of -1Bar to 1 Bar. Can I use this sensor to monitor my fuel filters?
Viewed 3630 times since Thu, Dec 18, 2014
Yes, the FPM100 can transmit vacuum pressure data on the NMEA2000 bus by using Maretron sensor part number PT-V-0-1BAR-01. This sensor must be installed on the vacuum side of your fuel filter to help you determine fuel filter health displayed on a Ma... Read More
I see N2KView offers a component for "Indicator Status"; what products can I use to show Indicator Status?
Viewed 3504 times since Fri, Mar 27, 2015
An Indicator Status component uses the NMEA 2000 message called "Binary Switch Bank Status" to show three condition states:OnOffErrorA RIM100, SIM100, and DCR100 all transmit the necessary message for the N2KView component to work.You can create seve... Read More
AXIS Camera Setup for N2KView
Viewed 3461 times since Tue, Feb 16, 2021
 Within this article outlines a basic setup guideline for integrating your AXIS camera or AXIS encoder that is connected to the same LAN as your device running N2KView (TSM, MBB, and/or computer). Access your AXIS camera via your browser using either... Read More
Why N2K™?
Viewed 3451 times since Wed, Sep 2, 2015
Why N2K™?Why N2K, Maretron? Individuals, companies, consumers require a solution for many complex integration problems aboard a vessel. Maretron has developed a suite of N2K products to help integrators choose, develop, configure and validate the NME... Read More
How do I set up My Maretron Telemetric Cloud Service?
Viewed 3432 times since Mon, Oct 24, 2016
Maretron Telemetric Cloud Service (TCS) offers an extremely powerful way to send periodic data from the Maretron vessel monitoring and control system onboard your vessel to a cloud based storage service. Simply connect your Maretron Black Box (MBB200... Read More
How do I install N2KView on my MacBook?
Viewed 3429 times since Fri, Jan 18, 2013
For a new installation, please do the following: Install AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime)Go to www.adobe.com , and press the  button to start the download. Install N2KViewUse the following link :   to download and install N2KView. After installa... Read More
How does N2KView remotely connect to my vessel?
Viewed 3230 times since Wed, Feb 2, 2011
Please see the pdf file attached to the bottom of this article for understanding the different ways in which N2KView can be used to remotely monitor and control the vessel. Read More
I receive an error message (this is a general error message with no ID) when I attempt to update my N2View Software; what should I do?
Viewed 3210 times since Tue, Mar 8, 2011
 The error message received is due to  your N2KView  certificate expiring. This is a common issue if you miss an update. First, you want to back up all your *.* .N2K or *.*.nvs file so another location on your PC. Uninstall the N2KView program from t... Read More
I do not see video within N2KView Camera Setup; what does this mean?
Viewed 3126 times since Mon, Sep 17, 2012
If you have set the camera configuration and video still does not appear, please do the following:Confirm the PC or Maretron Display is connected to the LAN network a camera is installed. Run the Axis Camera Setup tool and confirm that the camera is ... Read More
Can I use the DCR100 to turn on my Marine Audio Amplifier ?
Viewed 3088 times since Tue, Jul 19, 2016
Yes, The DCR100 can control your audio amplifier by way of the “Remote” input to the amplifier. For vessels with large audio networks an N2KView user can use this feature to selectively control audio amplifiers by way of a single or multiple DCR100 c... Read More
What does Maretron suggest for creating an ideal N2KView background image?
Viewed 3074 times since Thu, Jan 31, 2013
N2KView software running on any of the many interfaces Maretron offers or a PC version has a feature to import image files into the interface. The purpose for importing these images can mean the world of difference for the intended user. We advise a ... Read More
How do I load a custom configuration to N2KView Mobile?
Viewed 2867 times since Fri, Nov 4, 2016
N2KView Mobile app for a tablet or a phone requires a Wifi to LAN connection in order to obtain data from the NMEA2000 (N2K) network. A Maretron IPG100 device must be installed on the NMEA2000 network in order for N2KView Mobile to connect and show d... Read More
Is N2KView compatible with Windows 8?
Viewed 2855 times since Wed, Nov 21, 2012
N2KView is supported for Windows 8 as a Desktop application.N2KView is not compatible with  Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 RT.   Read More
How to add N2KView to Windows Startup
Viewed 2570 times since Mon, Apr 22, 2019
This procedure is applicable for Windows® 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. To open the “Startup” folder the easy way, just hit Windows+R to open the “Run” box, type “shell:startup,” and then press Enter.  This will open a File Explorer window right to the “Startup... Read More
Which Martron products work with the ALM100?
Viewed 2476 times since Wed, Jun 22, 2016
The ALM100 can be commanded to annunciate by way of Maretron Displays(excluding legacy DSM200) or PC software N2KView(alerts enabled) only. Third-Party devices, Chart-plotters, and MFDs are not compatible to with the ALM100.  Read More
How do I extract Maretron Telemetric Cloud Service data using N2KExtractor?
Viewed 2387 times since Mon, Oct 24, 2016
Extracting Telemetric Cloud Service (TCS) data from your vessel for review with N2KExtractor requires an Internet connection.First, start N2KExtractor on your PC. Go to File->Connect to Telemetric Cloud Service (see Figure 1). You will be prompted to... Read More
I see that the DCR100 has a configuration feature called Operating Mode, What does this mean?
Viewed 2321 times since Thu, Mar 23, 2017
DCR100 channels have two possible operating modes: “Normal”, in which the DCR100 channel responds to standard NMEA 2000 switching commands, and “Annunciator”, in which the channel may be connected to a power source for a sounder or a light to be acti... Read More
What Operating System will N2KView 3.0 or higher operate on?
Viewed 2309 times since Mon, Jan 31, 2011
N2KView 5.1.6 is compatible with the following operating systems:A pre-requisit for N2KView is Adobe Air. The N2KView installer has Air installer embedded for windows PC WINDOWS: xp, 7, 8.1, vista, 10Intel® Pentium® III 1GHz or faster processor, 512M... Read More
Hatteland Seahawk camera integration to N2KView V3
Viewed 2183 times since Wed, Apr 14, 2021
Does Maretron N2KView V3 software support Hatteland Seahawk series camera? Yes!!Please apply the following settings to each of your Hatteland Seahawk series cameras to support video output display on devices running N2KView V3 running version 6.3.0 o... Read More
Can I receive text message alerts without an SMS module?
Viewed 1132 times since Fri, Aug 26, 2022
Many USA and Canada cellular users can take advantage of the complimentary Email to SMS gateway service. This will allow you to send an email as a SMS/Text message to an end user via the N2KView Alerts module.Please reference the following article fo... Read More
 
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