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

Before we discuss how to monitor the bilge with Maretron equipment, let's take a look at a typical bilge pump and alarm wiring diagram (see Figure 1). Notice that there are two ways to turn the bilge pump on. First, there is the float switch -- ... Read More

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

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

Installation notes:Smoke detectors are shipped with a plastic dust cover for use in areas where construction is on-going. Smoke detectors will not workwith the dust cover in place. Remove the dust cover when installation is completed, prior to testin... Read More

Knowldege base article 578 showed how to do simple bilge monitoring using Maretron's Run Indicator Module (RIM100). This article shows how the monitored information from article 578 can be displayed on Maretron's DSM150 and DSM250 displays.... Read More

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

 Please see attached white paper written by Captain John McDevitt regarding why smoke alarms aren't mandated on boats, but why they should be.Maretron smoke and heat vessel monitoring system designed with N2KBuilder.  Read More

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

A #4 Nylon Double-Crimp Insulated Ring Terminal(P/N:WT-651045) is the ideal choice when connecting sensor wire to any of Maretron's multi channel devices.The following link provides a great color selection to choose from: http://www.wiringprodu... Read More

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

   The BHW100 sensor has a etched target molded into the plastic enclosure (located opposite of the side with a Maretron label). The target should be exposed to the area of detection to monitor water ingress in monitored area or compartment. If the p... Read More

Yes, you can use the SIM100 together with a CR Magnetics current sensing relay to indicate that a bulb is burnt out. There are many different available configurations of the current sensing relay, but part numbers that have been tested with the SIM10... Read More

The smoke/heat detector requires only 70µA from a power source while standing by and monitoring for smoke or heat. The current requirement increases to 60mA once smoke or heat has been detected and the alarm is sounding. Please note that the smoke/he... Read More

The SIM100's purpose is to deliver switch status over an NMEA 2000 network. Because of this feature, the use of common end of line components is available. The most common of such components are normally closed switches, such as magnetic door, w... Read More

The SIM100 is a device that allows the N2K user to monitor up to six of any type of dry contacts. Read More

Yes, you can use the SIM100 to monitor Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors as long as the detector has an auxiliary contact. Maretron offers a CO detector ( https://www.maretron.com/support/manuals/CO-CO1224T%20Installation%20Instructions%201.1.html ) The... Read More

Although some of Maretron's SIM100 accessories have built-in power supervision relays like the smoke/heat detector (Maretron part number SH-002) and carbon monoxide detector (Maretron part number CO-CO1224T), the gas detector does not have a bui... Read More

What firmware changes have taken place on the Maretron SIM100?Update your device using the N2KAnalyzer software tool. SIM100 Firmware Versions 1.2.2.2 (2015-08-29)Ensured that PGN 127501 is transmitted immediately when the switch bank instance is cha... Read More

  You display a SIM100 channel using the 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 indicator channel*.* and press enter.... Read More

Maretron's Switch Indicator Module monitors dry contacts. Once you have selected the dry contact device, connect the two leads from the device to one of six SIM100 channels.Each channel has two terminals; for example, Channel #0 uses terminals 1... Read More

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

The SIM100 will transmitPGN 127501 (Fields: 1-SID, 2 through 28-Switch status) Read More

The SIM100 has six available channels for use with two types of switches.Please refer to to the SIM100 manual for specifications on these two types of switches. Read More

Trouble relays are being integrated into more and more safety and security equipment to provide added safety and security features. For example, a trouble relay can act as power supervision device. In this case, if the power is accidentally turned of... Read More

  You configure a channel on the SIM100 in the following way. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration?" and press enter. Scroll to "Device Configuration?" and press enter. Scroll to the row containing SIM100 and press enter. Select instance pr... Read More

 Please see the attached data sheets for the magnetic sensor dimensions. Read More

Maretron does not recommend a particular brand propane/gas detector. The only requirement for a chosen detector is a NO/NC relay output for the device to monitored with a SIM100. Many detectors offer several options when connecting to an input chan... Read More

The Maretron development team has found this particular device which can monitor current through a wire. This is especially usefull dermining if in fact a vessel's light is turned on and not burned out. There are two variants of this device for ... Read More