Maretron Run Indicator Module RIM100 manual

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    Revision 1.0 Page i ® ® RIM100 Run Indicator Module User’s Manual Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2008 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N. 23 rd Ave #10 Phoenix, AZ 85021-7850 http://www.maretron.com Maretron Manual Part #: M002001[...]

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    RIM100 User's Manual Page ii Revision 1.0 Revision History Revision Description 1.0 Original document[...]

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    Revision 1.0 Page iii ® ® Table of Contents 1  Introduc tion .................................................................................................................. ......... 1  1.1  Firmware Revi sion .................................................................................................... 1  1.2  RIM100 Feat[...]

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    Revision 1.0 Page 1 ® ® 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron Run Indicator Module (RIM100). Maretron has designed and built your RIM100 to the hi ghest standards for years of dependable and accurate service. Maretron’s RIM100 monitors both AC and DC electr ical circuits and reports, over an NMEA 2000 ® network, wheth[...]

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    RIM100 User's Manual Page 2 Revision 1.0 3. Mount the RIM100 (Section 2.3 ) 4. Connect the RIM100 (Section 2.4 ) 5. Configure the RIM100 (Section 2.5 ) 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box containing the Maretron RIM100, you shoul d find the following items: 1 – RIM100 – Run Indicator Module 1 – Parts Bag containin[...]

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    Revision 1.0 Page 3 ® ® 2.3 Mounting the RIM100 Attach the RIM100 securely to the vessel usi ng the included stainle ss steel mounting screws or other fasteners as shown in Figure 1 below . Figure 1 – Mounting the RIM100 2.4 Connecting the RIM100 The RIM100 requires two types of elec trical connections: 1) the NMEA 2000 ® connection (refer to [...]

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    RIM100 User's Manual Figure 2 – NMEA 2000 ® Connector Face Views 2.4.2 Monitored Load Connections The RIM100 monitored load connections are made by connecting to the 12-pin terminal strip on the top of the unit. First, remove the four screws at the co rners of the unit detaching the splash guard from the unit. On the bottom of the splash gu[...]

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    ® ® WARNING: The voltages present on AC circui ts can cause electrocution. Before making any electrical connections to the RIM100, ensure that power is removed from all AC circuits that will be connected to the RIM100. Only restore AC power after all connections have been made to the RIM100 and the splash guard has been re-installed. WARNING: Use[...]

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    RIM100 User's Manual Power Switch RIM100 Screw Terminals Monitored DC Load + To DC - Breaker Panel Fuse Fuse User-Supplied Components 1 2 5 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 V1+ V2- V2+ V1- V3+ V3- V4+ V4- V5+ V5- V6+ V6- Figure 4 – DC Load Connection Diagram 2.4.3 Checking Connections Once the NMEA 2000 ® connection and load connecti on(s) to the RI M1[...]

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    Revision 1.0 Page 7 ® ® 2.5.2 Channel #1 - #6 Mode You must configure the RIM100 as to whether a particular ch annel should be enabled. The allowable values for this parameter are as follows: • “Enable” (default) – Use this value if t he channel is being used to monitor a load. • “Disable” – Use this value if no load circuit is co[...]

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    RIM100 User's Manual Page 8 Revision 1.0 • Check the security of the c able connected to the NMEA 2000 ® co nnector, and tighten if necessary. • Check the security of all of the load connections on t he top of the unit and tighten if necessary. 4 Troubleshooting If you notice unexpected operation of the Mare tron RIM100, follow the troubl[...]

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    Revision 1.0 Page 9 ® ® 5 Technical Specifications As Maretron is constantly impr oving its products, all specificat ions are subject to change without notice. Maretron products are designed to be accurate and reliable; however , they should be used only as aids to navigation and not as a replacem ent for tradition al navigation aids and techniqu[...]

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    RIM100 User's Manual Page 10 Revision 1.0 Environmental Parameter Value IEC 60945 Classification Exposed Degree of Protection IP64 Operating Temperature -25°C to 55°C Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C Relative Humidity 93%RH @40° per IEC60945-8.2 Vibration 2-13.2Hz @ ±1mm, 13.2- 100Hz @ 7m/s 2 per IEC 60945-8.7 Solar Radiation Ultraviole[...]

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    ® ® 7 Installation Template Please check the dimensions before using the fo llowing diagram as a template for drilling the mounting holes because the printing proc ess may have distorted the dimensions. Figure 5 – Mounting Surface Template Revision 1.0 Page 11[...]

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    RIM100 User's Manual Page 12 Revision 1.0 8 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the RI M100 to be free from defects in m aterials and workm anship for t wo (2) years from the date of original purchase. If within the applicable per iod any such products sh all be proved to Maretron’s satisfaction to fail to meet the above lim[...]

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    Revision 1.0 Appendix A – NMEA 2000 Interfacing Page A1 ® ® Appendix A – NMEA 2000 ® Interfacing RIM100 NMEA 2000 ® Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs PGN 127501 – Binary Switch Bank Status The RIM100 uses this PGN to transmit the stat e of each of the connected switch inputs Field 1: Indicator Bank Instance – This field id entifies the par[...]