1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron USB100 NMEA 2000® / NMEA 0183 Gateway. Maretron has designed and built your gateway to the highest standards for years of dependable and accurate service.
Maretron’s USB100 is a gateway for bridging USB equipment using NMEA 0183 sentences – such as an on-board computer running navigational software – with an NMEA 2000® network. The gateway automatically converts incoming NMEA 2000® messages (referred to as PGNs) to NMEA 0183 sentences so you can continue benefiting from navigational and charting software that you already own while enjoying the many benefits of networked NMEA 2000® instruments. The USB100 also converts navigational NMEA 0183 sentences (e.g., RMB, BOD) originating from charting systems into corresponding NMEA 2000® navigation PGNs so you can display rolling road information on NMEA 2000® display products.
Additionally, Maretron’s USB100 can be used to connect Maretron’s N2KView® Vessel Monitoring and Control Software or Maretron’s N2KAnalyzer® NMEA 2000 Network Analysis software to an NMEA 2000® network.
The Maretron USB100 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of
the marine environment. However, no piece of marine electronic equipment can
function properly unless installed, configured, and maintained in the correct
manner. Please read carefully and follow these instructions for installation,
configuration, and usage of the Maretron USB100 in order to ensure optimal performance.
1.1 Firmware Revision
This manual corresponds to USB100 firmware revisions 1.9.1.1 and 2.1.1.1.
1.2 USB100 Features
The Maretron USB100 has the following features.
- NMEA 2000® and USB 1.1 Interfaces
- Waterproof NMEA 2000® and USB Connectors
- Sealed Waterproof Enclosure
- Translates More than 20 NMEA 2000® PGNs to Equivalent NMEA 0183 Sentences
- Translates NMEA 0183 Sentences to Corresponding NMEA 2000® PGNs
- Supports N2KView® and N2Analyzer® Connection to NMEA 2000® Networks
- USB Opto-Isolated from NMEA 2000® Eliminating Potential Ground Loops
- Obtains Power Directly from USB and NMEA 2000® Ports
1.3 Quick Install
Installing the Maretron USB100 gateway involves the following six steps. Please refer to the individual sections for additional details.
1. Unpack the Box (Section 2.1)
2. Install Software on PC (Section 2.2)
3. Choose a Mounting Location (Section 2.3)
4. Mount the USB100 (Section 2.4)
5. Connect the USB100 (Section 2.5)
6. Configure the USB100 – Optional, only required for specialized configurations (Section 2.6)
2 Installation
2.1 Unpacking the Box
When unpacking the box containing the Maretron USB100, you should find the following items:
1 – USB100 NMEA 2000® to NMEA 0183 Gateway
4 – Mounting Screws
1 – USB Flash Drive Containing Software and Documentation
1 – USB100 User’s Manual
1 – Warranty Registration Card
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Maretron.
2.2 Driver Software Installation
In order to use the USB100 with a PC running Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10, you must first install the driver software on the provided USB flash drive. To begin, insert the USB flash drive into an available port on your PC. Open the USB flash drive in Windows Explorer, navigate to the “USB100 Software” directory, and execute the “USB100 Driver 2.0.0.4.exe” file located there.
Once started, the Maretron USB100 Driver setup program will display the following screen. Click the button marked “Next” to continue the installation of the driver software.
The next screen gives you the opportunity to specify the installation directory for the Maretron USB100 Driver program. The default selection should be acceptable for most installations. If desired, select a different installation directory. Finally, click the button marked “Next” to continue the installation process.
The next screen allows you the opportunity to change the name of the Start Menu folder into which program shortcuts are installed. If desired, specify a new Start Menu folder name and click the button marked “Next” to continue; otherwise, simply click the button marked “Next” to accept the default choice and continue the software installation.
Now, a screen appears allowing you to confirm the installation options you have selected and initiate the installation process. If you wish to change any of these options, click the button marked “Back”. If you are satisfied with the options you have selected, click the button marked “Install” to begin the installation process.
You will now see status screens that indicate the progress of the installation. After the installation is complete, a screen appears which indicates successful completion of the installation. Click the “Finish” button to complete the installation process.
2.3 Choosing a Mounting Location
The USB100 can be mounted in any location and in any orientation; however, the mounting location should be close to the location of the computer. The maximum legal length of a USB cable is 5 meters (16’ 5”) so the USB100 should be mounted within this distance of the computer. If the distance between the USB100 and the computer is greater than 5 meters, a USB hub or USB extender must be used.
2.4 Mounting the USB100
Attach the USB100 securely to the vessel using the included brass mounting screws or other fasteners as shown in Figure 1 below. Do not use threadlocking compounds containing methacrylate ester, such as Loctite Red (271), as they will cause stress cracking of the plastic enclosure.
Figure 1 – Mounting the USB100
2.5 Connecting the USB100
The Maretron USB100 provides a connection to an NMEA 2000® interface through a connector that can be found on the end of the device (see Figure 2).
Figure 2 – USB100 Interface Connector
The NMEA 2000® connector is a five pin male connector (see Figure 3). You connect the USB100 to an NMEA 2000® network using a Maretron NMEA 2000® cable (or compatible cable) by connecting the female end of the cable to the USB100 (note the key on the male connector and keyway on the female connector). Be sure the cable is connected securely and that the collar on the cable connector is tightened firmly. Connect the other end of the cable (male) to the NMEA 2000® network in the same manner. The USB100 is designed such that you can plug or unplug it from an NMEA 2000® network while the power to the network is connected or disconnected. Please follow recommended practices for installing NMEA 2000® network products.
Figure 3 – NMEA 2000® Connector Face Views
2.5.1 Checking Connections
Once the NMEA 2000® and USB connections to the Maretron USB100 have been completed, check to see that information is being properly transmitted by observing that your computer software is receiving NMEA 0183 sentences via the USB port. Refer to Section 4, “Troubleshooting”, if no information appears.
2.6 Configuring the USB100
As shipped from the factory, the USB100 does not require any special configuration and will work for most applications. However, there are two configurable items in the USB100 which includes: 1) NMEA 2000® to NMEA 0183 sentence translations and 2) NMEA 2000® device selection.
2.6.1 NMEA 2000® to NMEA 0183 Sentence Translations
The following table shows the NMEA 2000® PGNs received from an NMEA 2000® network and the corresponding translations to NMEA 0183 sentences for use by the PC.
|
Received NMEA 2000 PGN |
Transmitted NMEA 0183 Sentence |
||
|
Number |
Description |
Acronym |
Description |
|
126992 |
System Time |
ZDA |
Time & Date |
|
127245 |
Rudder |
RSA |
Rudder Sensor Angle |
|
127250 |
Vessel Heading |
HDG/HDT |
Heading, Dev. & Var. / Heading, True |
|
127251 |
Rate of Turn |
ROT |
Rate of Turn |
|
127257 |
Attitude |
PMAROUT |
Proprietary Maretron Sentence |
|
127488 |
Engine Parameters, Rapid Update |
RPM/ PMAREPR |
Revolutions/ Proprietary Maretron Sentence |
|
127489 |
Engine Parameters, Dynamic |
PMAREPD |
Proprietary Maretron Sentence |
|
127505 |
Fluid Level |
XDR |
Transducer Measurement |
|
127508 |
Battery Status |
XDR |
Transducer Measurement |
|
128259 |
Speed |
VBW/VHW |
Dual Ground/Water Speed / Water Speed and Heading |
|
128267 |
Water Depth |
DPT |
Depth |
|
128275 |
Distance Log |
VLW |
Dual Ground/Water Distance |
|
129025 |
Position, Rapid Update |
GLL |
Geographic Position – Latitude/Longitude |
|
129026 |
COG & SOG, Rapid Update |
VTG |
Course Over Ground and Ground Speed |
|
129029 |
GNSS Position Data |
GGA/GNS |
GPS Fix Data / GNSS Fix Data |
|
129029 |
GNSS Position Data |
GLL |
Geographic Position – Latitude/Longitude |
|
129033 |
Time & Date |
ZDA |
Time & Date |
|
129539 |
GNSS DOPs |
GSA |
GNSS DOP and Active Satellites |
|
129540 |
GNSS Sats in View |
GSV |
GNSS Satellites in View |
|
129540 |
GNSS Sats in View |
GSA |
GNSS DOP and Active Satellites |
|
130306 |
Wind Data |
MWD/MWV |
Wind Dir. & Speed / Wind Speed & Angle |
|
130310 |
Environmental Parameters |
MTW |
Water Temperature |
|
130310 |
Environmental Parameters |
XDR |
Transducer Measurement |
|
130311 |
Environmental Parameters |
MTW |
Water Temperature |
|
130311 |
Environmental Parameters |
XDR |
Transducer Measurement |
|
130576 |
Small Craft Status |
XDR |
Transducer Measurement |
Table 1 – NMEA 2000® to NMEA 0183 Sentence Translations
2.6.2 NMEA 2000® Device Selection
Normally, the USB100 translates messages from all devices on the NMEA 2000® network. However, in some cases you may have multiple devices on the NMEA 2000® network; for instance, two GPS receivers or two depth transducers. When you have multiple devices of the same type on the NMEA 2000® network, you should configure the USB100 to translate PGN’s from only one of those devices. The easiest way to configure these translations is with Maretron’s N2KAnalyzer® software. Please refer to the N2KAnalyzer User’s Manual for details on how to configure device selection on a USB100. Another way to configure these translations is with an attached Maretron DSM150, DSM250, or DSM410 Multi-function Graphic Display unit. Please refer to the display’s User’s Manual for details on how to configure device selection on a USB100 or copy device selection settings from a DSM150, DSM250, or DSM410 to a USB100.
2.6.3 NMEA 0183 Sentences to NMEA 2000® Translations
The USB100 is capable of receiving certain NMEA 0183 sentences from charting software running on a PC and converting the sentences to NMEA 2000® PGNs for subsequent display by NMEA 2000® devices. For example, when a PC charting system is in the process of navigating to a waypoint, it is capable of transmitting certain navigational sentences such that external equipment can display “rolling road” information. The following table shows the NMEA 0183 sentences received from PC charting systems and the corresponding translations to NMEA 2000® PGNs. Refer to Appendix B for specific details regarding translations.
|
Received NMEA 0183 Sentence |
Transmitted NMEA 2000® PGNs |
||
|
Acronym |
Description |
Number |
Description |
|
RMB/BOD |
Recommended Minimum Navigational Info / Bearing Origin to Destination |
129284 |
Navigation Data |
|
RMB |
Recommended Minimum Navigational Info |
129283 |
Cross Track Error |
|
RMB |
Recommended Minimum Navigational Info |
129285 |
Navigation - Route / WP Data |
Table 2 – NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000® Translations
3 Maintenance
Regular maintenance is important to ensure continued proper operation of the Maretron USB100. Perform the following tasks periodically:
- Clean the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners as they may remove paint or markings or may corrode the USB100 enclosure or seals. Do not use any cleaners containing acetone, as they will deteriorate the plastic enclosure.
- Ensure that the unit is mounted securely and cannot be moved relative to the mounting surface. If the unit is loose, tighten the mounting screws.
- Check the security of the cable connected to the NMEA 2000® and USB interfaces and tighten if necessary.
4 Troubleshooting
If you notice unexpected operation of the Maretron USB100, follow the troubleshooting procedures in this section to remedy simple problems.
|
Symptom |
Troubleshooting Procedure |
|
No data output on USB interface |
Check the connections to the NMEA 2000 and USB connectors and tighten if necessary
Ensure that power is supplied to the connected NMEA 2000 cable
Ensure that the correct serial port is selected by the software expecting NMEA 0183 format data. Open the Device Manager and ensure that the selected port is labeled “Maretron NMEA 2000 USB Gateway” rather than “Standard COM port”. |
|
Unable to connect to a program to USB100 on PC |
The USB100 can only connect a single program to the NMEA 2000 network at a time. Verify you are not running another program (e.g., navigation software) that is currently using the USB100 gateway. If you are, then close that program and attempt to reconnect. |
If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact Maretron Technical Support (refer to Section 6 for contact information).
Warning: There are no user-serviceable components inside the Maretron USB100. Opening the USB100 will expose the sensitive electronic components to adverse environmental conditions that may render the unit inoperative. Please do not open the USB100, as this will automatically void the warranty. If service is required, please return the unit to an authorized Maretron service location.
5 Technical Specifications
As Maretron is constantly improving its products, all specifications are subject to change without notice. Maretron products are designed to be accurate and reliable; however, they should be used only as aids to navigation and not as a replacement for traditional navigation aids and techniques.
Specifications
|
Parameter |
Value |
Comment |
|
NMEA 2000® Connector |
DeviceNet Micro-C |
Industry Standard Waterproof |
|
NMEA 2000® / USB Isolation |
Opto-Isolated |
No Electrical Connection Across Bridge |
|
USB Standard |
USB 2.0 |
|
|
USB Connector |
USB Type B |
Industry Standard Waterproof |
|
USB Supported Signals |
D+, D-, +5V, GND |
Bi-directional Gateway |
|
USB Auxiliary Power |
+5 Volts < 50 mA |
|
|
USB Baud Rate |
Up to 12 Mb/s |
Full Speed USB Data Rate |
|
USB Interface Modes |
NMEA 0183 |
With Maretron-Supplied Windows® Drivers |
|
Native NMEA 2000® |
For Use with N2KView® and N2KAnalyzer® |
Certifications
|
Parameter |
Comment |
|
NMEA 2000® Standard |
Level A |
|
Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment & Systems |
IEC 61162-3 |
|
Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment & Systems |
IEC 60945 |
|
FCC and CE Mark |
Electromagnetic Compatibility |
Translated Data Types (NMEA 2000® to NMEA 0183) – See Appendix A for Details
|
Description |
Data Types |
|
Battery Monitor |
Voltage, Current, Temperature |
|
Compass |
Vessel Heading, Attitude, Rate of Turn |
|
Depth |
Water Depth, Transducer Offset |
|
Engine |
Standard Sentences: RPM. Proprietary Sentences: Boost Pressure, Tilt/Trim, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature, Coolant Temperature, Alternator Potential, Fuel Rate, Total Engine Hours, Coolant Pressure, Fuel Pressure |
|
Environment |
Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure |
|
GPS |
COG, SOG, DOP, Position, Satellites, Time, Date |
|
Rudder Indicator |
Rudder Position |
|
Speed |
Distance Log, Speed |
|
Tanks |
Fluid Level |
|
Trim Tabs |
Position |
|
Weather Station |
Water Temperature |
|
Wind |
Wind Direction and Speed |
NMEA 2000® Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs)
|
Description |
PGN # |
PGN Name |
Default Rate |
|
Response to Requested PGNs |
126464 |
PGN List (Transmit and Receive) |
N/A |
|
126996 |
Product Information |
N/A |
|
|
126998 |
Configuration Information |
N/A |
|
|
Protocol PGNs |
059392 |
ISO Acknowledge |
N/A |
|
059904 |
ISO Request |
N/A |
|
|
060416 |
ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management |
N/A |
|
|
060160 |
ISO Transport Protocol, Data Transfer |
N/A |
|
|
060928 |
ISO Address Claim |
N/A |
|
|
065240 |
ISO Address Command |
N/A |
|
|
126208 |
NMEA |
N/A |
|
|
Received PGNs |
65018 |
Generator Total AC Energy |
N/A |
|
65028 |
Generator Total AC Reactive Power |
N/A |
|
|
65029 |
Generator Total AC Power |
N/A |
|
|
65030 |
Generator Average Basic AC Quantities |
N/A |
|
|
126992 |
System Time |
N/A |
|
|
127245 |
Rudder |
N/A |
|
|
127250 |
Vessel Heading |
N/A |
|
|
127251 |
Rate of Turn |
N/A |
|
|
127257 |
Attitude |
N/A |
|
|
127488 |
Engine Parameters, Rapid Update |
N/A |
|
|
127489 |
Engine Parameters, Dynamic |
N/A |
|
|
127505 |
Fluid Level |
N/A |
|
|
127508 |
Battery Status |
N/A |
|
|
128259 |
Speed |
N/A |
|
|
128267 |
Water Depth |
N/A |
|
|
128275 |
Distance Log |
N/A |
|
|
129025 |
Position, Rapid Update |
N/A |
|
|
129026 |
COG & SOG, Rapid Update |
N/A |
|
|
129029 |
GNSS Position Data |
N/A |
|
|
129033 |
Time & Date |
N/A |
|
|
129539 |
GNSS DOPs |
N/A |
|
|
129540 |
GNSS Sats In View |
N/A |
|
|
130306 |
Wind Data |
N/A |
|
|
130310 |
Environmental Parameters |
N/A |
|
|
130311 |
Environmental Parameters |
N/A |
|
|
130576 |
Small Craft Status |
N/A |
|
|
Transmitted PGNs |
129283 |
Cross Track Error |
N/A |
|
129284 |
Navigation Data |
N/A |
|
|
129285 |
Navigation – Route/WP Information |
N/A |
|
|
Maretron Proprietary PGN’s |
126720 |
Configuration |
N/A |
Electrical
|
Parameter |
Value |
Comment |
|
Operating Voltage |
9 to 16 Volts |
DC Voltage |
|
Power Consumption |
<150mA |
Average Current Drain |
|
Load Equivalence Number (LEN) |
3 |
NMEA 2000® Spec. (1LEN = 50 mA) |
|
Reverse Battery Protection |
Yes |
Indefinitely |
|
Load Dump Protection |
Yes |
Energy Rated per SAE J1113 |
Mechanical
|
Parameter |
Value |
Comment |
|
Size |
3.11” x 3.46” x 1.38” (79mm x 88mm x 35mm) |
Including Flanges for Mounting |
|
Weight |
8 oz. (227 g) |
|
Environmental
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
IEC 60945 Classification |
Exposed |
|
Degree of Protection |
IP67 |
|
Operating Temperature |
-25°C to 55°C |
|
Storage Temperature |
-40°C to 70°C |
|
Relative Humidity |
93%RH @40° per IEC60945-8.2 |
|
Vibration |
2-13.2Hz @ ±1mm, 13.2-100Hz @ 7m/s2 per IEC 60945-8.7 |
|
Rain and Spray |
12.5mm Nozzle @ 100liters/min from 3m for 30min per IEC 60945-8.8 |
|
Solar Radiation |
Ultraviolet B, A, Visible, and Infrared per IEC 60945-8.10 |
|
Corrosion (Salt Mist) |
4 times 7days @ 40°C, 95%RH after 2 hour Salt Spray Per IEC 60945-8.12 |
|
Electromagnetic Emissions |
Conducted and Radiated Emission per IEC 60945-9 |
|
Electromagnetic Immunity |
Conducted, Radiated, Supply, and ESD per IEC 60945-10 |
|
Safety Precautions |
Dangerous Voltage, Electromagnetic Radio Frequency per IEC 60945-12 |
6 Technical Support
If you require technical support for Maretron products, you can reach us in any of the following ways:
Fax: 1-602-861-1777
E-mail: support@maretron.com
World Wide Web: http://www.maretron.com
Mail: Maretron
Attn:
Technical Support
9014 N.
23rd Ave Suite 10
Phoenix,
AZ 85021 USA
7 Installation Template
Please check the dimensions before using the following diagram as a template for drilling the mounting holes because the printing process may have distorted the dimensions.
Figure 4 – Mounting Surface Template
8 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty
Maretron warrants the USB100 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of original purchase. If within the applicable period any such products shall be proved to Maretron’s satisfaction to fail to meet the above limited warranty, such products shall be repaired or replaced at Maretron’s option. Purchaser's exclusive remedy and Maretron’s sole obligation hereunder, provided product is returned pursuant to the return requirements below, shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at Maretron’s option, of any product not meeting the above limited warranty and which is returned to Maretron; or if Maretron is unable to deliver a replacement that is free from defects in materials or workmanship, Purchaser’s payment for such product will be refunded. Maretron assumes no liability whatsoever for expenses of removing any defective product or part or for installing the repaired product or part or a replacement therefore or for any loss or damage to equipment in connection with which Maretron’s products or parts shall be used. With respect to products not manufactured by Maretron, Maretron’s warranty obligation shall in all respects conform to and be limited to the warranty actually extended to Maretron by its supplier. The foregoing warranties shall not apply with respect to products subjected to negligence, misuse, misapplication, accident, damages by circumstances beyond Maretron’s control, to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or storage, or to other than normal use or service.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Statements made by any person, including representatives of Maretron, which are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms of this Limited Warranty, shall not be binding upon Maretron unless reduced to writing and approved by an officer of Maretron.
IN NO CASE WILL MARETRON BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER LOSS INCURRED BECAUSE OF INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MARETRON’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT(S) INVOLVED. MARETRON SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHER THEORIES OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS SOLD OR SERVICES RENDERED BY MARETRON, OR ANY UNDERTAKINGS, ACTS OR OMISSIONS RELATING THERETO.
Maretron does not warrant that the functions contained in any software programs or products will meet purchaser’s requirements or that the operation of the software programs or products will be uninterrupted or error free. Purchaser assumes responsibility for the selection of the software programs or products to achieve the intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained from said programs or products. No specifications, samples, descriptions, or illustrations provided Maretron to Purchaser, whether directly, in trade literature, brochures or other documentation shall be construed as warranties of any kind, and any failure to conform with such specifications, samples, descriptions, or illustrations shall not constitute any breach of Maretron’s limited warranty.
Warranty Return Procedure:
To apply for warranty claims, contact Maretron or one of its dealers to describe the problem and determine the appropriate course of action. If a return is necessary, place the product in its original packaging together with proof of purchase and send to an Authorized Maretron Service Location. You are responsible for all shipping and insurance charges. Maretron will return the replaced or repaired product with all shipping and handling prepaid except for requests requiring expedited shipping (i.e. overnight shipments). Failure to follow this warranty return procedure could result in the product’s warranty becoming null and void.
Maretron reserves the right to modify or replace, at its sole discretion, without prior notification, the warranty listed above. To obtain a copy of the then current warranty policy, please go to the following web page:
http://www.maretron.com/company/warranty.php
