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DSM250 User’s Manual
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6.6.1.3 Installation Description
This entry allows you to modify the NMEA 2000 installation description text strings. You can enter
any information you like here, such as the date the unit was installed, or the location in which it was
installed, for later reference. Tools such as Maretron N2KAnalyzer allow you to view these values
later. See section 3.3.4 for details on how to enter a textual value.
6.6.1.4 NMEA 2000 PGN Enable/Disable
The DCR100 transmits a variety of the NMEA2000 PGN’s which 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 59).
Figure 59 – DCR100 NMEA2000 PGN Enable/Disable Screen
6.6.1.5 Restore Factory Defaults
This option restores all settings on the device to their factory default state.
6.6.2 Device Label
This entry allows you to assign a text label to the device. This label is visible in Maretron analysis and
display products and allows you to easily identify the particular device.
6.6.3 Instance
This field identifies the particular switch bank instance which is transmitted by this DCR100. This
instance number is used by display products to select the particular bank of switches to be controlled
or monitored.
6.6.4 Channel #1-#6 Configuration
Each channel may be programmed into one of two different operating modes: DCR Mode or ALM
Mode.
6.6.4.1 Channel #1-#6 Configuration (DCR Mode)