Maretron DSM250-01 Marine Instruments User Manual


 
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1 General
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron DSM250 NMEA 2000
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Multi-function Color
Graphic Display. Maretron has designed and built your display to the highest standards for years of
dependable and accurate service.
Maretron’s DSM250 is a high-resolution color display that allows easy interpretation of NMEA 2000
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instrument and navigation data through custom display configurations, with an easy-to-use five-key
illuminated keypad.
The Maretron DSM250 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine environment.
However, no piece of marine electronic equipment can function properly unless installed, configured,
and maintained in the correct manner. Please read carefully and follow these instructions for
installation, configuration, and usage of the Maretron DSM250 in order to ensure optimal
performance.
1.2 Firmware Revision
This manual corresponds to DSM250 firmware revision 1.4.16.
1.3 DSM250 Features
The Maretron DSM250 has the following features.
NMEA 2000
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Interface
Waterproof NMEA 2000
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Connector
Sealed Waterproof Enclosure
Powered Directly from NMEA 2000
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Port
Surface, Flush, or Gimbal Mounting
Adjustable Multi-colored Backlighting of Screen and Keys Preserves Night Vision
Visual and Audible Alarms
16 User Configurable Favorite Screens (Automatic or Manual Scrolling between Screens)
Capable of Viewing Virtually all NMEA 2000
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Information including Batteries, Engines,
Generators, Shore Power, Tanks, Navigation, Weather and More
1.4 Quick Install
Installing the Maretron DSM250 display involves the following four steps. Please refer to the
individual sections for additional details.
Unpack the Box (Section 2.1)
Choose a Mounting Location (Section 2.2)
Mount the DSM250 (Section 2.3)
Connect the DSM250 (Section 2.4)