TLA100 Tank Level Adapter User's Manual
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1. NMEA 2000 Trunk Cable Figure 2 Mounting Location When Used Without Analog Gauge 2 3 Connecting the TLA100 There are two connection points see Figure 3 for the TLA100 1 the permanently attached gray cable for connection to analog gauge or tank sender and 2 the NMEA 2000 connection Refer to Section 2 3 1 for making the gauge or tank sender connection and Section 2 3 2 for making NMEA 2000 connection Caution Connect the TLA100 s permanently attached gray cable to the gauge or tank sender before making the connection to the NMEA 2000 network as this reduces the risk of a stray spark when working around fuel tanks Gay NMEA 2000 Cable Connector MVA zare Eron er ce nn Sooo Tanh cares AASB EST LMM WN HUN AT SS Figure 3 TLA100 Connections Page 4 Revision 1 2 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Maretron 2 3 1 Connecting Attached Gray Cable to Analog Gauge or Tank Sender The TLA100 can be used together with an analog gauge s referred to as NMEA 2000 Analog Gauge Mode or it can be used stand alone referred to as NMEA 2000 Mode to power and sense the resistive sender without an analog gauge s Connecting the TLA100 s attached gray cable depends on how the TLA100 will be used If you are using the TLA100 with an analog gauge s then refer to Section 2 3 1 1 and skip Section 2 3 1 2 If you are using the TLA100 as a stand alone adapter without attaching an analog gauge th2. sssssseserenteeeeeererrrnrrrrneeerrrnrnnnnneeent 7 3 3 1 1 Power Terminal to Sensor Terminal Resistance Measurement 8 3 3 1 2 Ground Terminal to Sensor Terminal Resistance Measurement 8 3 4 Configuring RETTEN 8 3 5 Standard Sender Selection or Custom Calibration ene 9 3 9 1 Standard Sender Selection ansssrsereserssanenensnnersenserneneneranndknncenenrnenenensnannacne ddie 9 3 5 2 Custom CANDO enensenterdeniietitesntertbebkbnanbesdebntebtbebsheantendetbeotheantadnbaidenden 9 e MAN STNG EEE 9 5 Troubleshooting En 9 6 Technical SSC INC le EE 11 T KEE 12 8 Maretron 2 Year Limited Warranty aasssnseaccoesenssnsnsnneneseenmetsinsnnadsnotenuteneditansnasactendde 13 Revision 1 2 Page iii www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de TLA100 User s Manual Table of Figures Figure 1 Mounting Location When Used with Analog Gauge nnn 3 Figure 2 Mounting Location When Used Without Analog Gauge 4 Figure 3 Klee 4 Figure A NMEA 2000 Connector Face Views nnee 6 Figure 5 Troubleshooting Guide mmniet neten neten 10 List of Tables Table 1 TLA100 Gauge Connections rrrnnrrrnnnnnvrrrnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnrrrrnnnnnnnrnrnnnnnrrrnenenennsrrnnnnnnrrnnnne 5 Table 2 TLA100 Resistive Tank Sender Connections nnn eeennenneeeneneeeennnnnnnnneen 6 Table of Appendices Appendix A NMEA 2000 Intertachg Ai Page iv Revision 1 2 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtsh
3. Revision 1 2 Page 11 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de TLA100 User s Manual Environmental Parameter Value IEC 60954 Classification Exposed Degree of Protection IP67 Operating Temperature 25 C to 55 Storage Temperature 40 to 70 Relative Humidity 93 RH 40 per IEC60945 8 2 Vibration 2 13 2Hz 1mm 13 2 100Hz 7m s2 per IEC 60945 8 7 Rain and Spray 12 5mm Nozzle 100liters min from 3m for 30min per IEC 60945 8 8 Solar Radiation Ultraviolet B A Visible and Infrared per IEC 60945 8 10 Corrosion Salt Mist 4 times 7days 40 C 95 RH after 2 hour Salt Spray Per IEC 60945 8 12 Electromagnet Emission Conducted and Radiated Emission per IEC 60945 9 Electromagnetic Immunity Conducted Radiated Supply and ESD per IEC 60945 10 Safety Precautions Dangerous Voltage Electromagnetic Radio Frequency per IEC 60945 12 7 Technical Support If you require technical support for Maretron products you can reach us in one of the following ways Telephone 1 866 550 9100 Fax 1 602 861 1777 E mail support maretron com World Wide Web _http www maretron com Page 12 Mail Maretron LLC Attn Technical Support 9034 N 23 Ave Suite 13 Phoenix AZ 85021 USA Revision 1 2 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Maretron 8 Maretron 2 Year Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the TLA100 to be free fro
4. you should find the following items e 1 TLA100 Tank Level Adapter e 1 TLA100 User s Manual e 1 Warranty Registration Card If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact Maretron 2 2 Choosing a Mounting Location The primary function of the TLA100 is to adapt commercially available resistive tank senders to an NMEA 2000 network so that tank level information can be viewed anywhere on the vessel where there is an NMEA 2000 compatible display The TLA100 can be used together with an analog gauge s referred to as NMEA 2000 Analog Gauge Mode or it can be used standalone to power and sense the resistive sender without an analog gauge s referred to as NMEA 2000 Mode If you are using the TLA100 with an analog gauge s then refer to Section 2 2 1 for determining an appropriate mounting location and skip Section 2 2 2 If you are using the TLA100 as a standalone adapter without attaching an analog gauge then skip Section 2 2 1 and refer to Section 2 2 2 for determining an appropriate mounting location 2 2 1 Mounting Location When Used With Analog Gauge s The TLA100 has two primary connections 1 the NMEA 2000 network connection and 2 the analog gauge connection Therefore the TLA100 should be located between the NMEA 2000 trunk line and the analog gauge s The reason for choosing this location is because you will be connecting some of the wires within the TLA100 s permanently attached gray cable to the gaug
5. 2000 network connection and 2 the resistive tank sender connection Therefore the TLA100 should be located between the NMEA 2000 trunk line and the resistive tank sender The reason for choosing this location is because you will be connecting some of the wires within the TLA100 s permanently attached gray cable to the tank sender Maretron recommends placing the TLA100 within 15 feet of the tank sender so the gray cable can be directly attached to the sender without any splices see Figure 2 You may also consider placing the TLA100 as close as possible to the NMEA 2000 trunk line so you can purchase the shortest or lowest cost NMEA 2000 drop cable In fact you can hook the TLA100 directly to a tee attached to the NMEA 2000 trunk so you don t have to purchase any drop cable The actual mounting of the TLA100 is not critical and the unit can be mounted in any orientation The TLA100 NMEA 2000 connector and cable are all waterproof rated IP67 protected against temporary immersion in water so you can mount the unit virtually anywhere Once you have located a suitable mounting location you can secure the TLA100 by placing wire ties with screw eyes on the attached cables near the TLA100 Revision 1 2 Page 3 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de TLA100 User s Manual NMEA 2000 Tank Level Adapter Drop Cable n Resistive Tank Sender 215 P hm enn i to avoid splicing 7 E w Tee Tank
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7. to the analog gauge see Section 2 3 1 1 and tighten if necessary Ensure that power is supplied to the NMEA 2000 network Proper network power can be checked by measuring the voltage at an open tee between NET S and NET C The voltage should be between 9 and 16 volts Ensure that both trunk line terminators are in place Proper network termination can be checked by removing network power and measuring the resistance at an open tee between NET L and NET H signals The resistance should read approximately 60 ohms two 120 ohm terminators in parallel equals 60 ohms Inaccurate tank 1 Remember the accuracy of most analog gauges resistive tank level output senders is at best plus or minus 10 The inaccuracies are due to both the analog gauge and the resistive tank senders Although the TLA100 is a precision instrument it is only as good as the resistive sender which may not be as accurate as you like Avoid low cost resistive tank senders if you desire good accuracy If using a standard resistive tank sender American standard 240 30 ohm European standard 10 180 ohms make sure you have correctly configured the TLA100 for the appropriate standard see Section 3 5 1 If using a standard resistive tank sender e American or European you may want to consider custom calibration see Section 3 5 2 The standard sensor values assume that your tank is empty when the float is bottomed out i e one end of the resistive range and t
8. yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Maretron 300 and 0 ohms or the TLA100 can be custom calibrated for any shape tank Refer to Section 3 5 for choosing a standard type resistive sender or custom calibrating the TLA100 3 1 Configuring Tank Type As shipped from the factory the TLA100 transmits the tank type as Fuel You can reconfigure the TLA100 for any of these tank types Fuel Fresh Water Waste Water Live Well Oil Black Water oo eo ere You configure or program a TLA100 tank type using a display product such as the Maretron DSM200 Refer to the user s manual for configuring the TLA100 as the manual provides detailed instruction on configuration procedures 3 2 Configuring Tank Number As shipped from the factory the TLA100 transmits the Tank Number as 0 The TLA100 supports up to sixteen tanks 0 through 15 for a given type of tank which means you can monitor up to 16 separate fuel tanks or 16 separate fresh water tanks The TLA100 is configured or programmed by choosing a TLA100 tank number using a display product such as the Maretron DSM200 Refer to the user s manual for configuring the TLA100 as the manual provides detailed instruction on configuration procedures 3 3 Configuring Operating Mode The TLA100 operates in one of two modes 1 NMEA 2000 Mode or 2 NMEA 2000 Analog Gauge Mode You configure or place the TLA100 into NMEA 2000 Mode when you are connecting the TLA100 directly to th
9. 2 Once you have made these measurements you can enter the TLA100 gauge resistances through a display product such as the Maretron DSM200 Refer to the user s manual for configuring the TLA100 as the manual provides detailed instruction on configuration procedures 3 3 1 1 Power Terminal to Sensor Terminal Resistance Measurement The first resistance measurement is between the power terminal and the sensor terminal found on the back of the gauge Before making the measurement disconnect the power ground and sensor wires from the gauge Then measure and record the resistance between the power terminal and the sensor terminal see Section 2 3 1 1 for help in determining which terminal is which Make sure to adjust the ohmmeter scale to give you whole numbers without over ranging sometimes indicated by blinking display or a 1 in the far left hand digit position If you see only numbers right of the decimal point keep adjusting the scale down usually the highest ohm scale is indicated by a capital M for mega ohms or 10 ohms while the next lower scale is indicated with a capital K for kilo ohms or 10 ohms Typical resistance values between the power terminal and the sensor terminal are between 100 and 200 ohms so you should be able to use the 200 ohm scale 3 3 1 2 Ground Terminal to Sensor Terminal Resistance Measurement The second resistance measurement is between the ground terminal and the sensor terminal found on the back of the gauge B
10. Attached Gray Cable to Tank Sender Resistive tank senders have two terminals 1 sensor terminal and 2 ground terminal The sensor terminal is usually marked with an S for sensor or a G for gauge where the ground terminal is usually marked with a minus sign A good way to determine which terminal is the ground is to observe which terminal is touching the metal housing this will be the ground terminal The sensor terminal will be insulated from the metal housing Once you have determined the terminals on the resistive tank sender connect the wires found within the TLA100 s permanently attached gray cable as shown in Table 2 using recommended wiring practices i e ABYC Coast Guard NMEA ISO etc Sender Terminals Wire Color Sensor S G Ground Revision 1 2 Page 5 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de TLA100 User s Manual Table 2 TLA100 Resistive Tank Sender Connections 2 3 2 Connecting to NMEA 2000 Interface The Maretron TLA100 provides a connection to an NMEA 20009 interface through a five pin male connector see Figure 4 You connect the TLA100 to an NMEA 2000 network using a Maretron NMEA 2000 cable or an NMEA 2000 compatible cable by connecting the female end of the cable to the TLA100 note the key on the male connector and keyway on the female connector Be sure the cable is connected securely and that the collar on the cable connector is tightened firmly Connect the ot
11. Maretron TLA100 Tank Level Adapter User s Manual Revision 1 2 Copyright 2006 Maretron LLC All Rights Reserved Maretron LLC 9034 N 23 Ave 13 Phoenix AZ 85021 7850 http www maretron com Maretron Manual Part M000901 Revision 1 2 Page www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de TLA100 User s Manual Revision History Revision Description 1 0 Original document 1 1 Minor Updates 1 2 Corrected default values of transmitted PGN s Page ii Revision 1 2 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Maretron Table of Contents det AN NE RE NN MM 1 ao ele EE 1 1 2 PTE RES 1 13 g E 1 TESE En 2 Ze AS 1 EEE EE EE airna 2 2 1 Unpacking the BOX E 2 2 2 Choosing a Mounting Location seen verre enandenrenderen denderde ten dende edes enden 2 2 2 1 Mounting Location When Used With Analog Gauge s eneen 2 2 2 2 Mounting Location When Used Without Analog Gauge s nnn 3 2 3 Connecting the TLA100 entrees ehehe tee ebi breede 4 2 3 1 Connecting Attached Gray Cable to Analog Gauge or Tank Sender 5 2 3 1 1 Connecting Attached Gray Cable to Analog Gauge nnn 5 2 3 1 2 Connecting Attached Gray Cable to Tank Gender 5 2 3 2 Connecting to NMEA 2000 Interface 6 3 Configuring the TLA100 E 6 3 1 Configuring Tank e 7 3 2 Contg rning Tank NINMDE see eee eeens 7 3 3 Configuring Operating MOB sneerde EEN 7 3 3 1 Configuring Analog Gauge Resistance
12. can enter the TLA100 tank capacity using a display product such as the Maretron DSM200 Refer to the user s manual for configuring the TLA100 as the manual provides detailed instruction on configuration procedures Page 8 Revision 1 2 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Maretron 3 5 Standard Sender Selection or Custom Calibration The TLA100 is capable of accepting standard resistive values see Section 3 5 1 or it can be calibrated for any resistance range between 0 and 300 or 300 and 0 ohms using the custom calibration procedure see Section 3 5 2 In addition the TLA100 can be calibrated for non rectangular tank shapes for any resistive tank sender having resistance values from 0 to 300 ohms see Section 3 5 2 3 5 1 Standard Sender Selection The TLA100 can be used with standard resistive tank senders such as the American Standard 240 30 ohms or the European Standard 10 180 ohms You can select which type of sender is attached to the TLA100 using a display product such as the Maretron DSM200 Refer to the user s manual for configuring the TLA100 as the manual provides detailed instruction on configuration procedures 3 5 2 Custom Calibration The TLA100 can be custom calibrated for one of several reasons 1 A non standard resistive tank sender is being used 2 A standard resistive tank sender is used but maximum accuracy is desired 3 The tank shape is irregular or non rectangular Regardless of the reas
13. e and not the actual sender located at the tank Maretron recommends placing the TLA100 within 15 feet of the gauge so the TLA100 s permanently attached gray cable can be directly connected to the gauge without any splices see Figure 1 You may also consider placing the TLA100 as close as possible to the NMEA 2000 trunk line so you can purchase Page 2 Revision 1 2 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Maretron the shortest or lowest cost NMEA 2000 drop cable In fact you can hook the TLA100 directly to a tee attached to the NMEA 2000 trunk so you don t have to purchase any drop cable The actual mounting of the TLA100 is not critical and the unit can be mounted in any orientation The TLA100 NMEA 2000 connector and cable are all waterproof rated IP67 protected against temporary immersion in water so you can mount the unit virtually anywhere Once you have located a suitable mounting location you can secure the TLA100 by placing wire ties with screw eyes on the attached cables next to the TLA100 NMEA 2000 Tank Level Adapter Drop Cable Analog Gauge I lt 15 d to avoid splicing F N S Cen U D D Resistive Tank Sender NMEA 20000 Trunk Cable Tank oan JE Figure 1 Mounting Location When Used with Analog Gauge 2 2 2 Mounting Location When Used Without Analog Gauge s The TLA100 has two primary connections 1 the NMEA
14. e resistive tank sender see Figure 2 and you are not using an analog gauge In NMEA 2000 Mode the TLA100 supplies an electrical current to the resistive tank sender and monitors the changing voltage as the tank is filled or emptied Whenever the TLA100 is used together with an analog gauge then you configure or place the TLA100 into NMEA 2000 Analog Gauge Mode In this mode the analog gauge supplies the electrical current to the resistive tank sender while the TLA100 monitors the changing voltage Placing the TLA100 into NMEA 2000 Analog Gauge Mode requires you to configure or program the TLA100 with the analog gauge s resistance which is described in Section 3 3 1 You can configure or program a TLA100 operating mode through a display product such as the Maretron DSM200 Refer to the user s manual for configuring the TLA100 as the manual provides detailed instruction on configuration procedures 3 3 1 Configuring Analog Gauge Resistance If you are using the TLA100 in the NMEA 2000 Analog Gauge Mode then two different analog gauge resistances need to be measured and programmed into the TLA100 You will need an ohmmeter to make the two resistive measurements which are 1 power terminal to Revision 1 2 Page 7 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de TLA100 User s Manual sensor terminal resistance measurement see Section 3 3 1 1 and 2 ground terminal to sensor terminal resistance measurement see Section 3 3 1
15. efore making the measurement disconnect the power ground and sensor wires from the gauge Then measure and record the resistance between the ground terminal and the sensor terminal see Section 2 3 1 1 for help in determining which terminal is which Typical resistance values between the ground terminal and the sensor terminal are between 100 and 400 ohms however some gauges have very high resistance i e greater than 1000 ohms A resistance value over 1000 ohms generally indicates a low cost low accuracy gauge i e gauge reading changes with battery voltage even though fluid level is not changing If the resistance measurement is above 1000 ohms don t worry about recording the exact reading as the maximum programmable value in the TLA100 is 3000 ohms Maretron recommends that you custom calibrate see Section 3 5 2 your system whenever you are using a gauge with a reading of 3000 ohms or more Also you must be aware that these inexpensive gauges won t necessarily agree with the digital data available on the NMEA 20009 network as the gauges tend to be inaccurate 3 4 Configuring Tank Capacity In addition to indicating the fluid level within a tank the TLA100 also has the ability to be configured or programmed with the attached tank s capacity This way you will be able to view the tank s capacity as well as the amount of fuel remaining anywhere on the vessel where there is an NMEA 2000 compatible display It is not required but you
16. en skip Section 2 3 1 1 and refer to Section 2 3 1 2 2 3 1 1 Connecting Attached Gray Cable to Analog Gauge Connecting the TLA100 s permanently attached gray cable to the analog gauge does not require the removal of any wires between the gauge and the tank All connections normally made between the gauge and tank stay in place and the TLA100 is simply connected to the terminals on the back of the gauge Not including the gauge light connections analog gauges have three connection points or terminals 1 power 2 ground and 3 sensor The power connection may be marked with a plus sign 12V or an I or IGN while the ground connection is usually marked with a minus sign the earth ground symbol Ls or a G for ground and the sensor connection is generally marked with an S for sensor or G for gauge You might have to refer to the gauge documentation or schematic to determine the exact function of the three gauge terminals but it is important to distinguish which terminals are the power ground and sensor Once you have determined the terminals on the back of the gauge connect the wires found within the TLA100 s permanently attached gray cable as shown in Table 1 using recommended wiring practices i e ABYC Coast Guard NMEA ISO etc Gauge Terminals Wire Color Power 12V I IGN Ground G Sensor S G Table 1 TLA100 Gauge Connections 2 3 1 2 Connecting
17. ender Calibration Support for Irregularly Shaped Yes Can be Calibrated for any Shape Tank Tanks Programmable Tank Capacity Yes Allows Displays to Calculate Amount Remaining Analog Gauge Support Yes Can be Used With or Without Analog Gauges Certifications Parameter Comment NMEA 2000 Level B Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment amp Systems Tested to IEC 60945 FCC and CE Mark Electromagnetic Compatibility NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers PGNs See Appendix A for Details Description PGN PGN Name Default Rate Periodic Data PGNs 127250 Fluid Level 0 4 Times Second Response to Requested PGNs 126464 PGN List Transmit and Receive N A 126996 Product Information N A 126998 Configuration Information N A Protocol PGNs 059392 ISO Acknowledge N A 059904 ISO Request N A 060928 ISO Address Claim N A 065240 ISO Address Command N A 126206 NMEA N A Electrical Parameter Value Comment Operating Voltage 9 to 16 Volts DC Voltage Power Consumption lt 100mA Average Current Drain Load Equivalence Number LEN 2 NMEA 2000 Spec 1LEN 50mA Reverse Battery Protection Yes Indefinitely Load Dump Protection Yes Energy Rated per SAE J1113 Mechanical Parameter Value Comment Size 3 9 x 1 2 x 1 0 Excluding NMEA 2000 Connector amp Cable Weight 9 oz Mounting Any Orientation
18. esponds to TLA100 firmware revision 1 5 1 3 Features The Maretron TLA100 has the following features NMEA 2000 Interface Adapts American standard 240 30 ohm resistive senders to NMEA 2000 Network Adapts European standard 10 180 ohm resistive senders to NMEA 2000 Network Can be Calibrated for any Resistive Sender Ranging from 0 300 Ohms or 300 0 Ohms Accommodates Irregularly Shaped Tanks with 16 Point Calibration 16 Programmable Tank Types Including Fuel Fresh Water Waste Water Live Well Programmable Tank Number s Up to 16 per Tank Type Programmable Tank Capacity Works Alongside of Analog Gauges Can be Used Standalone Without Analog Gauges Revision 1 2 Page 1 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de TLA100 User s Manual 1 4 Quick Install Installing the Maretron TLA100 involves the following steps Please refer to the individual sections for additional details Unpack the Box Section 2 1 Choose a Mounting Location Section 2 2 Connect the TLA100 Section 2 3 Configure or Program the Tank Type Section 3 1 Configure or Program the Tank Number Section 3 2 Configure or Program the Operating Mode Section 3 3 Configure or Program Tank Capacity Section 3 4 Configure or Program the Resistive Sender type American or European Section 3 5 1 Optional Custom Calibration Section 3 5 2 E SN R OD 2 Installation 2 1 Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box containing the Maretron TLA100
19. ge intentionally left blank Page 14 Revision 1 2 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Maretron Appendix A NMEA 20007 Interfacing TLA100 NMEA 2000 Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs PGN 127505 Fluid Level The TLA100 uses this PGN to indicate the attached tank s fluid instance fluid type fluid level and tank capacity Field 1 Fluid Instance This field is used to identify the tank number and ranges between 0 and 15 There can be up to 16 tanks of a given type as defined by the Fluid Type field This field is programmable through the NMEA command PGN The TLA100 ships from the factory with a default value of zero 2 Fluid Type This field identifies the type of fluid contained within the tank Currently the defined fluid types are fuel fresh water wastewater live well oil and black water The TLA100 ships from the factory with a default value of 0x0 indicating Fuel 3 Fluid Level This field is used to indicate the current fluid level in percentage The value transmitted in this field depends on the sender resistance value 4 Tank Capacity This field is used to indicate the tank capacity The TLA100 ships from the factory with a default value of OxFFFFFFFF indicating Data Not Available 5 Reserved This field is reserved by NMEA therefore the TLA100 sets all bits to a logic 1 Revision 1 2 Appendix A NMEA 2000 Interfacing Page Al www busse yachtshop de info busse
20. hat the tank is full when the float is all the way up i e the other end of the resistive range which may not be the case if for example the tank drain is above the bottom of the tank Custom calibration will use actual minimum and maximum resistive values instead of assuming that the tank is full and empty at the standard resistive extremes If using custom calibration re calibrate the TLA100 see Section 3 5 2 If operating in the NMEA 2000 Analog Gauge Mode ensure correct analog gauge resistive values have been configured or programmed into the TLA100 see Section 3 3 1 Figure 5 Troubleshooting Guide Page 10 Revision 1 2 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Maretron If these steps do not solve your problem please contact Maretron Technical Support refer to Section 7 for contact information 6 Technical Specifications Specifications Parameter Value Comment Accuracy 2 Does Not Include Inaccuracies of Analog Gauge or Sender Resolution 1 Worst Case Resolution Better at High Resistance Values Number of Tank Types 254 Fuel Fresh Water Waste Water Live Well Oil etc Number of Tanks per Tank Type 16 16 Tanks per Tank Type Numbered 0 15 American Standard Senders 240 30 ohms Standard Sender Types are User Selectable European Standard Senders 10 180 ohms Standard Sender Types are User Selectable Calibration Resistance Range 0 300 ohms Non Standard S
21. her end of the cable male to the NMEA 2000 network in the same manner The TLA100 is designed such that you can plug or unplug it from an NMEA 2000 network while the power to the network is connected or disconnected Please follow recommended practices for installing NMEA 20009 network products Pins Sockets Connector Threads Connector Threads Male Connector Female Connector Pin 1 Shield Pin 2 NET S power supply positive V Pin 3 NET C power supply common V Pin 4 NET H CAN H Pin 5 NET L CAN L Figure 4 NMEA 2000 Connector Face Views 3 Configuring the TLA100 The TLA100 has several configurable parameters which are shown below including the default values If you are not using the default values then you will need to refer to the corresponding section for configuring the TLA100 appropriately Tank Type Default is Fuel Section 3 1 Tank Number Default is Tank 0 Section 3 2 Operating Mode Default is NMEA 2000 Mode Section 3 3 Tank Capacity Default is No Tank Capacity Transmitted Section 3 4 Resistive Sender Default is American standard Section 3 5 RON In addition to configurable parameters the TLA100 can be calibrated for standard resistive senders Le American standard 240 30 ohm European standard 10 180 ohms the TLA100 can be calibrated for non standard resistive senders i e any resistance between 0 and 300 or Page 6 Revision 1 2 www busse
22. m defects in materials and workmanship for two 2 vears from the date of original purchase If within the applicable period any such products shall be proved to Maretron s satisfaction to fail to meet the above limited warranty such products shall be repaired or replaced at Maretron s option Purchaser s exclusive remedy and Maretron s sole obligation hereunder provided product is returned pursuant to the return requirements below shall be limited to the repair or replacement at Maretron s option of any product not meeting the above limited warranty and which is returned to Maretron or if Maretron is unable to deliver a replacement that is free from defects in materials or workmanship Purchaser s payment for such product will be refunded Maretron assumes no liability whatsoever for expenses of removing any defective product or part or for installing the repaired product or part or a replacement therefore or for any loss or damage to equipment in connection with which Maretron s products or parts shall be used With respect to products not manufactured by Maretron Maretron s warranty obligation shall in all respects conform to and be limited to the warranty actually extended to Maretron by its supplier The foregoing warranties shall not apply with respect to products subjected to negligence misuse misapplication accident damages by circumstances beyond Maretron s control to improper installation operation maintenance or storage or
23. nstallation use and results obtained from said programs or products No specifications samples descriptions or illustrations provided Maretron to Purchaser whether directly in trade literature brochures or other documentation shall be construed as warranties of any kind and any failure to conform with such specifications samples descriptions or illustrations shall not constitute any breach of Maretron s limited warranty Warranty Return Procedure To apply for warranty claims contact Maretron or one of its dealers to describe the problem and determine the appropriate course of action If a return is necessary place the product in its original packaging together with proof of purchase and send to an Authorized Maretron Service Location You are responsible for all shipping and insurance charges Maretron will return the replaced or repaired product with all shipping and handling prepaid except for requests requiring expedited shipping i e overnight shipments Failure to follow this warranty return procedure could result in the product s warranty becoming null and void Maretron reserves the right to modify or replace at its sole discretion without prior notification the warranty listed above To obtain a copy of the then current warranty policy please go to the following web page http www maretron com company warranty php Revision 1 2 Page 13 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de TLA100 User s Manual This pa
24. on for custom calibrating the TLA100 you can calibrate the TLA100 using a display product such as the Maretron DSM200 Refer to the user s manual of the particular product that will be used for configuring the TLA100 as these manuals provide detailed instruction on configuration procedures 4 Maintenance Regular maintenance is not required however an occasional inspection will ensure continued proper operation of the Maretron TLA100 Perform the following tasks periodically e Ensure that the unit is mounted securely and cannot be moved relative to the mounting surface If the unit is loose tighten the screws holding the cable ties e Check the security of the cables connected to the NMEA 2000 interface and the connections to the gauge or sender and tighten if necessary 5 Troubleshooting If you notice unexpected operation of the Maretron TLA100 follow the troubleshooting procedures in this section to remedy simple problems Revision 1 2 Page 9 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de TLA100 User s Manual Symptom Troubleshooting Procedure No tank level If operating in the NMEA 2000 Mode check the connections to the output NMEA 2000 interface see Section 2 3 2 and or the connection to the resistive tank sender see Section 2 3 1 2 and tighten if necessary If operating in the NMEA 2000 Analog Gauge Mode then check the connections to the NMEA 2000 interface see Section 2 3 2 and or the connection
25. op de Maretron 1 General 1 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron Tank Level Adapter TLA100 Maretron has designed and built your adapter to the highest standards for years of reliable dependable and accurate service The TLA100 is used to adapt commercially available tank senders to the NMEA 2000 network This allows you to observe tank levels anywhere on the vessel where there is an NMEA 2000 compatible display such as the Maretron DSM200 The TLA100 is compatible with both the American standard 240 33 ohm and the European standard 10 180 ohm resistive senders and in fact the TLA100 can be calibrated for any resistive sender with resistance values between 0 and 300 ohms Unlike most tank senders that only work with rectangular tanks the TLA100 can be calibrated for irregular tank shapes so you know the true level of your tanks You can also use the TLA100 with analog gauges so you don t have to get rid of existing gauges to enjoy the advantages of digitally networked information The Maretron TLA100 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine environment However no piece of marine electronic equipment can function properly unless installed calibrated and maintained in the correct manner Please read carefully and follow these instructions for installation calibration and usage of the Maretron TLA100 in order to ensure optimal performance 1 2 Firmware Revision This manual corr
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