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How do I perform a quick setup of a TLA100?

Apr 23, 2019 TLA100, quick 0 1 6254 5/5 (1 Vote)

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... Read More

Can I use the TLA100 if I don’t have a rectangular tank?

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

If the TLA100 is connected and configured to operate in the "NMEA 2000 & Analog Gauge" mode, how do I connect the wires to the back of the analog gauge?

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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 terminal connect the green wire to the gauge sensor terminal connect the red wire to the gauge... Read More

If the TLA100 is connected and configured to operate in the "NMEA 2000" mode (i.e., without an analog gauge), how do I connect the wires to the resistive sensor?

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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 terminal connect the white wire to the sensor positive terminal. Read More

What type of tank senders does the TLA100 work with?

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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... Read More

How do I reset the TLA100 to send the factory default messages (or PGNs)?

Jun 19, 2008 0 0 5104 0/5 (0 Vote)

You reset the TLA100 to transmit the factory default messages using Maretron's DSM250 display in the following way: Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration:" and press Scroll to "Device Configuration:" and press Scroll to the row containing the... Read More

I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a TLA100 configuration setting called "Reset Factory Defaults"; what is this?

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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 tank... Read More

Is it possible to turn on or off TLA100 transmitted messages (or PGNs)?

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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 Scroll to "Device Configuration:" and press ... Read More

I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a TLA100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 PGN Enable/Disable..."; what is this?

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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

Can I set the TLA100 to accept the American standard for resistance values (i.e. 240 to 33 ohms) using Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?

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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, scroll to ... Read More

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