An Indicator Status component uses the NMEA 2000 message called "Binary Switch Bank Status" to show three condition states: On Off Error A RIM100, SIM100, and DCR100 all transmit the necessary message for the N2KView component to work. You can create... Read More
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Knowldege base article 578 showed how to do simple bilge monitoring using Maretron's Run Indicator Module (RIM100). This article shows how the monitored information from article 578 can be displayed on Maretron's DSM150 and DSM250 displays. The left... Read More
Before we discuss how to monitor the bilge with Maretron equipment, let's take a look at a typical bilge pump and alarm wiring diagram (see Figure 1). Notice that there are two ways to turn the bilge pump on. First, there is the float switch -- when... Read More
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.wiringproducts... Read More
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Although some of Maretron's SIM100 accessories have built-in power supervision relays like the smoke/heat detector (Maretron part number SH-002) and carbon monoxide detector (Maretron part number CO-CO1224T), the gas detector does not have a built in... Read More
Trouble relays are being integrated into more and more safety and security equipment to provide added safety and security features. For example, a trouble relay can act as power supervision device. In this case, if the power is accidentally turned... Read More
Yes, you can use the SIM100 to monitor Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors as long as the detector has an auxiliary contact. Maretron offers a CO detector ( https://www.maretron.com/support/manuals/CO-CO1224T%20Installation%20Instructions%201.1.html ) The... Read More
The SIM100 is a device that allows the N2K user to monitor up to six of any type of dry contacts. Read More
The SIM100 will transmit PGN 127501 (Fields: 1-SID, 2 through 28-Switch status) Read More