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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

Maretron's Switch Indicator Module monitors dry contacts. Once you have selected the dry contact device, connect the two leads from the device to one of six SIM100 channels. Each channel has two terminals; for example, Channel #0 uses... Read More

Knowledge base Article 578 showed how to do comprehensive bilge monitoring using Maretron's Run Indicator Module (RIM100) and a Switch Indicator Module (SIM100). This article shows how the monitored information from article 578 can be displayed on... Read More

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

      The BHW100 sensor has a etched target molded into the plastic enclosure (located opposite of the side with a Maretron label). The target should be exposed to the area of detection to monitor water ingress in... Read More

The SMS100 Status Message is a text message you can receive from the SMS100 containing key pieces of information regarding your vessel. When the SMS100 is installed, you can text the word "Status"  to your SMS100 cellular number ... Read More

The SIM100's purpose is to deliver switch status over an NMEA 2000 network. Because of this feature, the use of common end of line components is available. The most common of such components are normally closed switches, such as magnetic door,... Read More

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