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What firmware changes have taken place on the Maretron RIM100? Update your device using the N2KAnalyzer software tool.   RIM100 Firmware Versions   1.2.1.1 (2015-10-01) Manufacturing Improvements   1.1.4.3 (2013-07-19) Added support... Read More

Yes, each channel is optically isolated allowing the end users to “mix and match” the load types you are interested in monitoring. Please take note of the proper wiring installation for both the AC and DC load connections.     ... Read More

The RIM100 can be used to monitor a Parker/Racor "Water-In-Fuel Detection Kit" (Part Number RK30880E) to indicate the presence of water in the fuel filter. First, make sure the RK30880E is properly connected and working (see attachment for wiring... 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

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

Using a RIM100 channel, you can tell whether water coolant flow is feeding to the engine when the engine is running. Is some cases, the user is unaware that water is not cooling the engine until it is too late. This method below allows for an early... Read More

What firmware changes have taken place on the Maretron DSM250 display? Update your device using the N2KAnalyzer software tool.   1.7.5.3 (2018-01-24) Correctly display invalid data in LAT/LON screen (4405) Correctly display PGN 129029 data in LAT... 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

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

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