Maretron DSM250-01 Marine Instruments User Manual


 
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installed, for later reference. Tools such as Maretron N2KAnalyzer allow you to view these values
later.
6.24.1.3 NMEA2000 PGN Enable/Disable
The TLM100 Tank Level Module transmits the NMEA2000 PGN #127505 whic
h can be turned on or
turned off by the DSM250 display. Pressing the Enter key with “NMEA2000 PGN Enable/Disable…”
menu item selected causes the DSM250 to display the following screen (Figure 201).
Figure 201 – TL
M100 NMEA 2000
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PGN Enable/Disable Screen
You can enable or disable the transmission of the Binary Switch Status message by pressing the
Enter key ( ) on the message to be configured. Options are:
Off – The fluid level message will not be transmitted
On – The fluid level message will be transmitted at its default NMEA2000 rate, which is once
every 2.5 seconds.
Select the required option using the Scroll Up and Scroll Down keys followed by the Enter key.
6.24.1.4 Restore Factory Defaults
This option restores al
l settings on the device to their factory default state.
6.24.2 Label
A label may be assigned to the TLM100 as an aid to identifying the device over the network. Typically
this label will describe the location of the TLM100, and a description of the contents of the tank.
6.24.3 Tank Capacity
In order for the TLM100 to produce readings of the amount of fluid remaining in the tank, the tank
capacity must be programmed into the TLM100 adapter. Figure 202 below shows a screen shot of
the tank capacity being configured. To program the tank capacity, use the Scroll Up or Scroll Down
keys to move the highlighted cursor over the “Tank Capacity:” menu item. Then, press the Enter key
to move the highlight over the numerical tank capacity value. Use the Increase and Decrease keys to