Maretron offers three different types of tank monitoring technologies (i.e., adapter, ultrasonic, and pressure) for monitoring fluids aboard a vessel. Selecting the correct sensor can be confusing so this article helps you choose the right tank senso... Read More

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

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

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

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

Yes, N2Kanalyzer offers two types of tank calibrations: Manual Table and Step Fill. Both configuration features can be used to calibrate the correct tank volume for your Maretron tank monitoring product.Used in in conjunction with any of Maretron... 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

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

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a TLA100 configuration setting called "Tank Type", which is used to set the type of fluid so subsequent transmissions from the TLA100 can identify the fluid or tank type. Read More

You set the TLA100 "Gauge Resistance, + to sender" 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 < Enter >Scroll... Read More

You display the TLA100 tank capacity 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 tank capacity and press <... Read More

The TLA100 is a tank level adapter that converts an analog resistive tank sender into digital information, which is then broadcast over the NMEA 2000 where any NMEA 2000 compatible display can show the tank level. Once properly configured, the TLA100... Read More

You set the TLA100 "Gauge Resistance, - to sender" 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 < Enter >Scroll... Read More

If the TLA100's operating mode is set to "NMEA 2000 & Analog Gauge", then it is important to configure the TLA100 with the gauge's resistances in order for the TLA100 to operate correctly. Please refer to the TLA100 Users Manual for a d... Read More

The TLA100 default calibration mode is set to accept the American standard resistance values of 240 to 30 ohms (240 ohms representing empty and 30 ohms representing full). This can be changed using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display to... Read More

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a TLA100 configuration setting called "Tank Number", which is used to set the tank number so subsequent transmissions from the TLA100 can identify which tank of a particular fluid is being repo... Read More

Yes, it is possible to set the TLA100 to accept European standard resistive sensors using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display. Set the mode using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, sc... Read More

You display the TLA100 tank level 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 tank level and press < Enter... Read More

You set the TLA100 tank capacity 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 < Enter >Scroll to the row contai... Read More

You set the TLA100 tank number or 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 press < Enter >Scroll to the ... Read More

The gray cable used to connect the TLA100 to the resistive tank sensor is approximately 15 feet (4.57 m) in length. Read More

You set the TLA100 tank type 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 < Enter >Scroll to the row containing... Read More

The TLA100 works with resistive tank senders (i.e., the resistance changes with tank level). In the U.S., the standard for resistive senders is 240 to 30 ohms where 240 ohms represents empty and 30 ohms represents full. The European standard for resi... Read More

What firmware changes have taken place on the Maretron TLA100?Update your device using the N2KAnalyzer software tool. TLA100 Firmware Versions 2.1.2.2 (2017-09-12)Support Heartbeat PGN (126993)Support variable transmission settingsCorrectly support N... Read More

You display the TLA100 tank remaining 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 tank remaining and press... Read More

The TLA100 can operate in one of two ways:without an analog gauge which is referred to as the "NMEA 2000" modewith an analog gauge which is referred to as the "NMEA 2000 & Analog Gauge" modeThe default mode of operation is without an analog gauge... Read More

In order to keep the number of Maretron DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 display menu items to a minimum (there is a possibility of more than 250 batteries, more than 250 engines, more than 250 tanks, etc.), the displays default to only few instances of ta... Read More

Yes, it is possible to program the TLA100 to accept non-standard resistive sensors or odd shaped tanks using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display. Set the mode using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display in the following way:... Read More

The TLA100 transmits the following messages (or PGNs):PGN 127505 - Fluid Level (Fields: 1-Fluid Instance, 2-Fluid Type, 3-Fluid Level, 4-Tank Capacity) Read More

You set the TLA100 operating mode 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 < Enter >Scroll to the row conta... Read More

The TLA100 provides the following information:tank instancefluid typefluid leveltank capacity Read More

To find manufacturers who provide resistive tank senders compatible with the TLA100, search the internet for these terms: fuel and sender, or try these web sites:http://www.wemausa.com http://www.moellermarine.com/aftermarket/fuel_systems/fuel_sender... Read More

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a TLA100 configuration setting called "Tank Capacity", which is used to set the amount of fluid that the tank can hold. Subsequent transmissions from the TLA100 can then identify how much fluid... Read More

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a TLA100 configuration setting called "Reset Factory Defaults", which is used to return the TLA100 to its factory settings. Resetting the TLA100 resets the tank type back to "Fuel", resets the ... Read More

Yes, it is possible to turn on and off the TLA100 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:" ... Read More

Yes, it is possible to set the TLA100 to accept American standard resistive sensors using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display. Set the mode using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display in the following way:Enter menu mode, sc... Read More

You connect the TLA100 operating in the NMEA 2000 & Analog Gauge mode to the gauge in the following way:connect the black wire to the gauge ground terminalconnect the green wire to the gauge sensor terminalconnect the red wire to the gauge power ... Read More

Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a TLA100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 PGN Enable/Disable:", which is used to turn on and off specific messages that are transmitted by the TLA100. Read More

The resistive tank sensor should produce a resistance value of 33 ohms (American standard) or 180 ohms (European standard) when the tank is full. One possible reason that the tank doesn't register full might be that the sensor doesn't produ... Read More

The resistive tank sensor should produce a resistance value of 240 ohms (American standard) or 10 ohms (European standard) when the tank is empty. One possible reason that the tank doesn't register empty might be that the sensor doesn't pro... Read More

The TLA100 is approximately 4"  (10.2 cm) long, 1.25" (3.2 mm) wide, and 1" (2.5 cm) tall. Read More

Yes, the TLA100 can be custom configured with up to 16 calibration points to accommodate irregularly shaped or odd shaped tanks. Read More

You connect the TLA100 operating in the NMEA 2000 mode (i.e., without analog gauge) to a resistive sensor in the following way:connect the black wire to the sensor ground terminalconnect the white wire to the sensor positive terminal. Read More

Quick setup guide for a TLA100. The following article was written assuming you (reader) are familiar with Maretron configuration tools and products. This article is intended for advanced users and NMEA certified Technicians who require quick referenc... Read More