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How do I monitor the bilge with Maretron equipment?

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

I see N2KView offers a component for "Indicator Status"; what products can I use to show Indicator Status?

Mar 27, 2015 Indicators, RIM100, SIM100, DCR100, Bilge, Smoke, CO, Overlay, Fire Alarms, Safety, Warnings, Alarms, Light panel 0 0 6126 0/5 (0 Vote)

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

Does Maretron offer a Quick Setup guide for the SIM100 using N2KAnalyzer?

Jun 21, 2016 bilge, analog engine, smoke, CO, switch 0 0 5386 0/5 (0 Vote)

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

How do I choose the right Maretron tank monitoring product for my particular application?

Dec 15, 2017 gasoline petrol tank, FPM100, TLM100, Water, Oil tank, Waste, Oil, Water, Foam 0 7 127976 3.25/5 (8 Votes)

Maretron offers three different types of tank monitoring technologies (i.e., adapter, ultrasonic, and pressure) for monitoring fluids aboard a vessel. Selecting the correct sensor can be confusing so this article helps you choose the right tank... Read More

I see the Tank Level Monitor products have a specification called "deadband"; what is this and how does it affect tank measurements?

May 8, 2015 Deadband, TLM100, TLM150, TLM200, Signal, Ultrasonic, Black water, Oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, Odd shape tank 0 0 12123 5/5 (1 Vote)

en discussing the TLM100, TLM150, and TLM200 ultrasonic tank level sensors, the term "deadband" is a term used when describing an operating range where a signal start and signal end cannot be measured. For an ultrasonic sensor application,... Read More

What is the supplied cable length of the TMP100 sensors; is it possible to extend the cable?

May 17, 2012 Temperature, Extending wires, Extend sensor, Ambient, Engine Temperature, Coolant Temperature, Room Temperature, Temp, Difference in Temperature, K-Type, Immersion, Raw Water, Pump, Alternator 0 2 7356 0/5 (0 Vote)

Maretron thermistor probes come with 6' long wires. Yes, you can extend Maretron TMP100 sensor wires to complete temperature sensing applications throughout a vessel. In many applications technicians have extended thermistor wires up to 100 feet to... Read More

What accessories can I order for the TLM100 and which one should I use?

Jun 21, 2016 TFT, erratic, dead band, Sloshing, tank monitoring, day tank, fresh water, saddle, fuel transfer, sailboat, trawler, sport fish, holding tank, bait tank, diesel fuel, gasoline, oil, black water 0 0 20502 0/5 (0 Vote)

I would like to see NMEA2000 Engine and Transmission warnings on my N2K network, what J1939 diagnostic codes will the J2K100 convert?

Oct 16, 2015 Engine Diagnostics, Warnings, J2K100, Transmission, Generator, Engine Alarms, NMEA2000 Conversion, Alerts 0 0 9000 5/5 (1 Vote)

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

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