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What firmware changes have taken place on the Maretron J2K100?  Update your device using a Maretron gateway, USB100 or IPG100, paired with a Windows PC running N2KAnalyzer.   2.4.2.1 (2024-05-08) Support SPN selection for 127493 Transmission oil... Read More

Does Maretron offer quick setup instructions for a dual J2K100 setup? Refer to this article for help on setting up your J2K100s especially when connected to the following engine manufacturers J1939 networks: Caterpillar, John Deere, Cummins... Read More

The J2K100 will convert J1939 Diagnostic SPN/PGNs to NMEA2000 Engine and Transmission Warning messages. Consult the engine manufacturer to determine if an engine will transmit these messages over the NMEA2000 bus. The following table (figure 1)... Read More

Yes, a J2K100 can be used to convert a Volvo Penta standard J1939 messages to NMEA2000.  Prior to a purchase of a J2K100(Per engine) examine the existing cabling provided by the engine manufacturer.  Engines with EVC, EDC systems can be... Read More

Please be advised, some Dometic controller modules will require the user to enable the CAN (J1939) output allowing the J2K100 to detect the signal. Please locate the Q-logic controller module and the J1939 interface connections. Figure 1 illustrates... Read More

The J2K100 can connect to a Crusader diagnostic CANBUS port for J1939 operations. Crusader offers service manuals for several supported engines. Maretron suggests consulting with your engine technician or contacting crusader direct for suggested... Read More

Generally, marine engine CAN bus networks have one of two popular types of protocols: J1939 NMEA 2000 Most outboards offered since about 2006 support NMEA 2000 natively. Maretron always recommends first contacting the engine manufacturer to... Read More

Maretron's J2K100 attaches directly into J1939 networks of compatible engines, transmissions, and gensets and converts the J1939 data to NMEA 2000. For engines that offer protocols such as J1708 or J1587, users may choose to translate the engine's... Read More

The J2K100 has a compatible connection to the MAN engine interface found on the engine interface port of most MAN CLC6.3-6.5 engine displays. We have observed that our customers interface the J2K100 in parallel to the display using a standard micro... Read More

Yes, the J2K100 can easily be integrated to a John Deere J1939 network. Exact locations where the J2K100 will connect to the network may vary.  Find the Helm engine display and locate the Deutsch connector labeled "Engine ECU". The connector is... Read More