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Does Maretron offer quick setup instructions for the FFM100 in a single diesel engine application?
Viewed 4182 times since Tue, Jul 29, 2014
The prerequisite for using this guide requires the use of a Windows PC and Maretron's N2KAnalyzer program installed. The hardware required for Maretron device configuration is the USB100 or IPG100 Gateway connected to a powered N2K network with ... Read More
I want to update my NMEA 2000 network to include fuel management data; which Maretron devices do I need?
Viewed 7846 times since Fri, Mar 8, 2013
The FFM100 can update your existing NMEA2000 network to include engine fuel rate. Several components are needed to offer you calculative information for Fuel management such as distance to empty, time to empty, and fuel consumption, to name a few.  T... Read More
What are the voltage specifications for each Maretron device?
Viewed 4797 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
What type of solderless connector is ideal for connecting sensor wire to Maretron multi-channel products?
Viewed 2806 times since Wed, Oct 19, 2011
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
Can Maretron devices be displayed on a Raymarine Seatalk NG network?
Viewed 2585 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
I see that the FFM100 has a configuration called "Sensor:1-Phase"; what is this option used for?
Viewed 2416 times since Mon, Sep 17, 2012
The FFM100 is compatible with single phase, single pulse sensors for flow measurements such as water and other non-lubricated fluids.This function allows the user to select specific fluid sensors that may provide a higher accuracy for a desired flow ... Read More
I see an option for FFM100 configuration called K-factor; what does this mean?
Viewed 2306 times since Tue, Oct 16, 2012
The FFM100 has an option to set a K-factor for each sensor channel. For the FFM100, the K-factor represents the number of electrical pulses generated by the sensor per liter of fluid passing through it. In order for the FFM100 to be able to calculate... Read More
Can Maretron’s sensor data be displayed on a Garmin network?
Viewed 2204 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
What firmware changes have taken place on the Maretron FFM100 Fluid Flow Monitor?
Viewed 2194 times since Wed, Apr 16, 2014
You can update your device using the N2KAnalyzer software tool. 1.3.2.4(2017-05-11):Corrected a problem where the device needed to be reset after having its configuration changed from 3-phase sensor to 1-phase sensor (4224)Added support for differe... Read More
What is the torque specification for Maretron’s M-series fluid flow sensors?
Viewed 2147 times since Thu, Apr 25, 2013
***The Maretron M-series sensors do not have a specific torque specification. Refer to each sensors installation instructions for details regarding the integration of each flow sensor. ***Please note the following excerpts below (6 & 7) found wit... Read More
Using N2KAnalyzer, how do I recover a Maretron device?
Viewed 1875 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
Can Maretron’s sensor data be displayed on a Furuno CANBUS network?
Viewed 1106 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
Can the FFM100 monitor water flow?
Viewed 1085 times since Mon, Apr 11, 2016
Yes, The FFM100 can be used to monitor waterflow, however the FFM100 M-series sensors are not intended to be used for water flow applications. The  M-Series fuel flow sensors are compatible with fuel, lubricating oil, hydraulic fluid, or other clean ... Read More
 
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