N2KAnalyzer™ User`s Manual - Chicago Marine Electronics
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1. 6 5 11 Device Class This column shows the NMEA 2000 device class as reported by each device 6 5 12 Device Function This column shows the NMEA 2000 device function this is a more specific indication of the device function within the context of the device class reported by each device Page 30 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron 6 6 Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the main program window displays information about the current operating mode of the N2KAnalyzer software Connected to NMEA 2000 Network COM4 NUM SCRL Figure 25 Status Bar 6 6 1 Status Message Area This area displays the current status of the N2KAnalyzer software as well as help for toolbar buttons over which the mouse cursor is located 6 6 2 Connection Status Indicator This area displays Connected to NMEA 2000 Network if the N2KAnalyzer software is currently connected to a NMEA 2000 network through a gateway and Disconnected from NMEA 2000 Network at all other times 6 6 3 COM Port Selection Indicator If the N2KAnalyzer software is operating in online mode then this area of the status bar will display the name of the serial port COM port being used to connect to the NMEA 2000 gateway 6 6 4 Caps Lock Indicator This area of the status bar displays CAP if caps lock is active on the keyboard and is blank otherwise 6 6 5 Num Lock Indicator This area of the status bar displays NUM if num lock is active on the keyboar2. Manufacturer Serial Number Current Software Available Software Installation Description Manufacturer Information NMEA 2000 Device Function NMEA 2000 Device Class Manufacturer Model Hardware Version NMEA 2000 Industry Group NMEA 2000 Unique Number NMEA 2000 Device Instance NMEA 2000 System Instance NMEA 2000 Product Code NMEA 2000 Database Version NMEA 2000 Certification Level NMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Transmitted PGN List o Received PGN List e Display NMEA 2000 messages transmitted by each device in an easy to understand human readable format e Modify Installation Description information on devices which support user programming of this information e Configure Calibrate Maretron devices and select devices from other manufacturers e Update firmware on supported Maretron NMEA 2000 devices e Update N2KAnalyzer and its available firmware images over the internet DO GOGO O O O 0O O 0 OO CEO OO Page 4 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron 2 System Requirements Personal Computer running Microsoft Windows 2000 XP or Vista Gateway to NMEA 2000 Network Maretron USB100 256 MB RAM 30 MB Hard Disk Space Internet connection 3 Installation The N2KAnalyzer may be obtained by downloading from the Maretron website at http Awww maretron com downloads The installer for the N2KAnalyzer is packaged as an executable file To install N2KAnalyzer download the N2KAnalyzer installer from the internet at the link given above and save the executab
3. Maretron N2KAnalyzer N2K_Analyzer exe Gei _ i Figure 6 Installing Screen Once the installation of the software is finished the N2KAnalyzer Installation program will display the Completing the N2KAnalyzer Setup Wizard screen Page 10 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron j Setup Maretron N2KAnalyzer s cseh ne Completing the Maretron N2KAnalyzer Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing Maretron N2KAnalyzer on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup Y Launch N2KAnalyzer Read User s Manual y Figure 7 Completing the Maretron N2KAnalyzer Setup Wizard Screen This screen gives you the option to launch the N2KAnalyzer software Click the Launch N2KAnalyzer checkbox if you wish to start the N2KAnalyzer software after the installation process is complete This screen also gives you the option to read the N2KAnalyzer User s Manual Click the Read User s Manual checkbox if you wish to open the N2KAnalyzer User s Manual after the software installation process is complete Finally click the Finish button to complete the software installation process The N2KAnalyzer software is now ready to use 4 Tutorial 4 1 Starting the software You may start the N2KAnalyzer software in one of three ways e Selecting the All Programs Maretron N2KAnalyzer menu item from the Start Menu e Clicking the quick launch icon if you reques
4. Page 6 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron a 7 Te Setup Maretron N2KAnalyzer 4 Gwel Select Start Menu Folder Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts A Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse l Ween N2K Analyzer Geol 2 Figure 3 Select Start Menu Folder Screen This screen gives you the opportunity to change the default start menu folder into which the N2KAnalyzer s shortcuts will be placed Once you are satisfied with the name of the start menu folder click the Next button to continue The N2KAnalyzer installation program will then display the Select Additional Tasks screen Revision 1 3 9 Page 7 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual j Setup Maretron N2KAnalyzer 4 Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing Maretron N2KAnalyzer then click Next Additional icons Create a desktop icon E Create a Quick Launch icon Figure 4 Select Additional Tasks Screen This screen will allow you to choose optional tasks for the N2KAnalyzer Installation program to perform while it is installing the software You may optionally select the creation of a desktop icon or a quick launch icon to start the N2KAnalyzer software in addition to the standard start menu laun
5. Remaining Figure 14 Firmware Update Progress Window Once the firmware update process has completed the N2KAnalyzer software will then display another window summarizing the results of the firmware update process a Maretron Flasher Summary EE NA 0x14 SN 1300003 gt Complete Figure 15 Firmware Update Summary Window 4 6 Viewing Device Properties In order to view more information about a device than is displayed in the device list window select the device in the device list window and then either select the Analyze gt Device Properties menu item or right click on the highlighted device and select Device Properties from the pop up context menu that appears as a result The Device Properties window has three tabs General Transmit PGN List and Received PGN List The General tab is shown in the figure below Revision 1 3 9 Page 17 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual F Properties 0x1A DSM250 1300003 General Transmit PGN List Receive PGN List Node Address 0x14 26 Mfg Model ID DSM250 Mfg Serial Number 1300003 Mfg Model Version 1 0 Current Software 1 1 0 Manufacturer Maretron 137 Maretron 1 866 550 9100 www maretron com Industry Group Marine 4 Device Class Instrumentation general systems 80 Device Function General Purpose Displays 160 Unique Number 0x0013D623 1300003 Device Instance 0 System Instance 0 Mfg Product Code 16434 04032 N2K D
6. files are called boat files and are usually named with the name of the vessel followed by a net extension If you are on a vessel with some NMEA 2000 related issue you can start N2KAnalyzer and save a boat file which you can then e mail or otherwise transfer to someone at a remote location for analysis 4 4 1 Loading a Boat File While working disconnected from the NMEA 2000 bus you may load a boat file that was saved previously and examine its contents using the N2KAnalyzer software Selecting the File Page 14 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron gt Open menu option or clicking on the Open File toolbar button will cause the following dialog screen to be displayed SE E Look in Le Maretron N2KAnalyzer D Name Date modif Type Size de image Files of type N2K Network Files net DI Cancel Open as read only Figure 12 Boat File Open Dialog Box Browse to the boat file you wish to load or type in the name of a boat file you wish to load and then click the Open button to cause the boat file to be loaded 4 4 2 Saving a Boat File While connected to a NMEA 2000 bus you may wish to save information about the network so that you or someone else can analyze it later using the N2KAnalyzer software Selecting the File gt Save As menu item will cause the File Save dialog box to be displayed and will cause all currently available network information to be saved to a boat file Revision 1 3 9 Page 15 N
7. ooo 30 EE EENEG 30 Beet GEERT 30 6 5 8 Install Description ee 30 Eck e MI AAA e a eee aeee EEDA EA eea LENEE Rr EEA tenet 30 6 5 10 Mig T Tenela 30 6 5 11 Ree 30 0 5 127 Device ERR 30 Status TTT 31 GE MIEL 31 6 6 2 Connection Status EE 31 6 6 3 COM Port Selection Indicator 31 Page 2 Revision 1 3 9 8 Maretron 6 6 4 Caps Lock Indicator egene eneen 31 6 6 5 Num Lock Indicator ici id 31 6 6 6 Scroll Lock Indicator is 31 oe A EEE EEE 31 Technical SUP EE 32 Revision 1 3 9 Page 3 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual 1 Introduction N2KAnalyzer software is a powerful PC based tool for analyzing troubleshooting and upgrading NMEA 2000 networks The N2KAnalyzer software when installed on a Windows PC and used in conjunction with an intelligent NMEA 2000 gateway such as the Maretron USB100 can be used to analyze the performance of NMEA 2000 networks troubleshoot NMEA 2000 networks which are not functioning correctly and update firmware on Maretron NMEA 2000 devices N2KAnalyzer can be used on an operating NMEA 2000 network whose state can be captured into a file and used for later analysis or can be used offline to analyze the saved network state allowing a user to save state of a network and send it to a technical expert for analysis Features e List all NMEA 2000 devices on the network e Display a wealth of following information for each device o Node Address Manufacturer Manufacturer Model ID Manufacturer Model
8. 2KAnalyzer User s Manual SE S Save in A Maretron N2KAnalyzer M Name Date modif Type Size AN Image een PE Save as type N2K Network Files C net Cancel Figure 13 Boat File Save Dialog Box Browse to the directory in which you wish to save the boat file and then type the desired filename under which to save the boat file Finally click the Save button to save the file to the hard drive 4 5 Updating Software on a Device Ifthe N2KAnalyzer software has a version of software for a device that is newer than the version currently on the device then the version number in the Current Software column of the device list window will be highlighted in red You can update the software on the device to the latest available version in one of two ways e Select the device in the device list window by clicking on it and then select the Update gt Selected Device s Software menu item or e Select the device in the device list window by clicking on it and the right click on the device and select the Update Selected Device s Software menu item from the pop up context menu that appears Once the update process starts the N2KAnalyzer software will display a window describing the status of the device software update process Page 16 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron Software Update Progress Node Address 0x14 126 Model DSM250 Serial Number 1300003 Upgrading Software Version 1 1 0 to 1 1 0 81 Complete 0 21
9. Maretron N2KAnalyzer NMEA 2000 Network Analysis software User s Manual Revision 1 3 9 Copyright 2008 Maretron LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron LLP 9014 N 23 Ave 10 Phoenix AZ 85021 7850 http www maretron com Maretron Manual Part M001501 Revision 1 3 9 Page 1 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual 6 4 6 5 6 6 Table of Contents a iea 4 e e TEE 5 ee lie A 5 TOR E IES EIA IR AI E EEE 11 Starting 19 HE 0 16 6 OPPLLOCOOOON U OO U 5 O AA 11 Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network AAA 12 Viewing Device Information miii 13 B at EE 14 NN lt e Tine a Boat Fl or ll pl al dl e lead 14 4 4 2 Saving a BOA Flu 15 Updating Software on a Device EE 16 Viewing Device PropeMnles 2 0 2ccceete nee ti 17 Gonfiguring Devices ri 21 Viewing and Changing Installation Descrpton eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 Viewing NMEA 2000 Messages cccccccccccccccccccocinonenenenenineninenininenennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 23 5 1 1 Using the Transmitted PGNs WindoW eenen ennenen 23 Window STEE 25 aT 26 Pal eege 26 2 DSI TTT 26 PROMOS EE 26 BT e EE 26 6 3 3 AAA Zi a a 27 BOA Ne EE 27 0 3 9 CONGU EE 27 Ee NEE cet O cee EEN 28 Re Lle APASPA PASTER PASPA ee ee ee ee Ee 28 MOOI DAM 2 AAA AA AE AAA AAA E A EA 28 Device ISE Wisin s a d o ZY EIA LAA TRATAR ARTE EA TADA 29 6 9 1 A Pe RP ee rr ee ree eee ee 29 0 5 27 A A A O RN 29 6 5 3 Mig Model lD 30 0 94 e A A teh cab et ets 30 6 55 Mfg Serial Number oso
10. an take to resolve the problem e Ensure that the proper drivers are installed for the NMEA 2000 gateway e Check that the NMEA 2000 network has two termination resistors installed e Check the security of all NMEA 2000 network connections Ensure that at least one other device is connected to the NMEA 2000 network 8 Technical Support If you require technical support for Maretron products you can reach us in any 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 Mail Maretron LLP Attn Technical Support 9014 N 23 Ave Suite 10 Phoenix AZ 85021 USA Page 32 Revision 1 3 9
11. at the device reports that it transmits and receives 6 3 3 4 DSM250 Viewing This opens a window containing an emulation of the Maretron DSM250 Multi function display which allows you to view a wide variety of data on the attached NMEA 2000 network This menu item is available only in online mode 6 3 4 Update 6 3 4 1 Selected Device s Software This will update the softwareware on the device that has been highlighted in the device list window to the most recent version This menu item is available only in online mode 6 3 5 Configure 6 3 5 1 Installation Descriptions This will enable you to change the installation descriptions fields of the selected device provided that the device supports field modification of these fields You can fill these fields with any desired data for example the location of the device date installed date calibrated etc Revision 1 3 9 Page 27 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual 6 3 5 2 Device Instance This will enable you to change the upper device instance and lower device instance fields of the device provided that the device supports modification of these fields over the network some devices provide instead the ability to modify these fields by DIP switches or rotary switches on the devices themselves please consult the device s user manual for details 6 3 5 3 DSM250 Configuration This opens a window containing an emulation of the Maretron DSM250 Multi function display in config
12. atabase Version 1 210 N2K Certification Level Level A 0 LEN Load Equivalency Number 13 650 m Max Figure 16 Device Properties Window General Tab The General tab displays the following information Node Address Each device on an NMEA 2000 network claims a node address between the value of 0 0x0 hexadecimal and 251 OxFB hexadecimal These node addresses may change as new devices are added to the network This column shows the node addresses claimed by the device Mfg Model ID This shows the Device Model sometimes known as Model ID Model Number or Model Name reported by the device Mfg Serial Number This shows the serial number reported by the device Mfg Model Version This shows the hardware version number reported by the device Current Software This shows the firmware version number reported by the device Manufacturer This column shows the manufacturer reported by each device The manufacturer s names are read from a table in the N2KAnalyzer software which translates the manufacturer s code reported by the device If a new NMEA 2000 manufacturer has been added since the N2KAnalyzer software was release this will show up as a numeric value If this happens please either o Update your N2KAnalyzer software or o Check the NMEA website for the current list of manufacturer codes Industry Group This shows the industry group reported by the device Maretron products are in the Marine i
13. boat file Print Prints the contents of the Device List Window Connect Disconnect Connects N2KAnalyzer to a NMEA 2000 network if it is currently disconnected from the network and vice versa Refresh Causes N2KAnalyzer to refresh the state of the Device List window Web This feature is not yet implemented About Displays the About window 6 5 Device List Window The device list window shows information on all devices currently connect to the NMEA 2000 network The N2KAnalyzer software broadcasts a request to all nodes on the NMEA 2000 network which in turn broadcast their identifying information It then fills the device list window with information as it is received from the other devices on the network This process repeats every ten seconds and the device list window contents are updated accordingly The text for each device is normally displayed in black Different colors are used to signify different characteristics of devices e Blue identifies the gateway that is being used by the N2KAnalyzer software e Red identifies that a new revision of firmware is available for that device e Grey device is not responding or has been removed from the network Certification Level Node LEN Address Manufacturer Mfg Model ID Available Software Installation Description 1 Installation Description 2 Mfg Information Device Function Device Class Zem Dev Inst System Instance Lower In
14. ch item Once you have made your selections by clicking on the appropriate checkboxes click the Next button to continue to the next screen The N2KAnalyzer Installation software will then display the Ready to Install screen Page 8 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron jB Setup Maretron N2KAnalyzer a Colles Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing Maretron N2KAnalyzer on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings Destination location C Program Files Maretron N2KAnalyzer Start Menu folder Maretron N2KAnalyzer Figure 5 Ready to Install Screen This screen displays a summary of the options you have chosen up to this point in the installation process If you wish to change any options at this time click the Back button which will take you back to previous screens in the installation process where you may make the desired changes Once you are satisfied with the installation options you have chosen click the Install button to begin copying the program files to the final locations The N2KAnalyzer Installation software will display the Installing screen to show the status of the installation Revision 1 3 9 Page 9 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual is Setup Maretron N2KAnalyzer 4 o Jeng Installing Please wait while Setup installs Maretron N2KAnalyzer on your computer Extracting files C Program Files
15. ch support this capability by selecting the Configure gt Installation Descriptions menu item The Installation Descriptions dialog box shows the Installation Description 1 and Installation Description 2 fields These are free form text fields that may be programmed by the installer in devices that support field programming of this information To set the value of one of these fields type the desired information into the text box and click the OK button once you are finished This will cause the entered value to be permanently programmed into the device s non volatile memory Page 22 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron r Device Configuration Information Na 0x14 26 a Model DSM250 S N 1300003 Device Class Instrumentation general systems 80 Installation Description 1 e ASCII English language only Max 70 characters e wm Installation Description 2 e ASCII English language only Max 70 characters C mmm Manufacturer Information Maretron 1 866 550 9100 www maretron com Figure 20 Device Properties Window Installation Description Tab 5 1 Viewing NMEA 2000 Messages 5 1 1 Using the Transmitted PGNs Window You can view the messages transmitted by a particular device on the network by first left clicking on the device in the device list window and then either selecting the Analyze gt Transmitted PGNs menu item or by right clicking on the device and selecting the Analyze Transmitted PGNs menu i
16. d and is blank otherwise 6 6 6 Scroll Lock Indicator This area of the status bar displays SCRL if scroll lock is active on the keyboard and is blank otherwise 7 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM When trying to enter online mode you see a dialog box with the message Failure to connect to NMEA 2000 Gateway on port COMx This message indicates that the N2KAnalyzer software was unable to establish a connection to the NMEA 2000 network through the NMEA 2000 gateway on the indicated serial port Following are some steps you can take to resolve the problem e Select the Setup gt Configure Gateway menu item to select a valid NMEA 2000 gateway Revision 1 3 9 Page 31 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual e Check that the NMEA 2000 gateway is connected to a powered NMEA 2000 network and is receiving power through the NMEA 2000 network connection e Check that the NMEA 2000 gateway is connected to the computer and that the connecting cable is good Try reconnecting the NMEA 2000 gateway to the computer with a different cable e Check the security of all NMEA 2000 network connections e Try disconnecting and reconnecting the cable between the computer and the NMEA 2000 gateway e Reboot the computer SYMPTOM You see only the NMEA 2000 Gateway in the device list window This means that the NMEA 2000 Gateway is properly connected to the computer but is unable to communicate with other NMEA 2000 devices Following are some steps you c
17. eceive PGN List Description ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Transport Protocol Data Transfer ISO Transport Protocol Connection Managem ISO Address Claim Single Frame Proprietary Generator Average Basic 4C Quantities ISO Commanded Address Unknown NMEA Acknowledge group function PGN List Transmit PGN s group function Fast Packet Proprietary System Time Product Information Rudder Vessel Heading m 4 7 Configuring Devices You may configure devices using the built in DSM250 emulator which you can access by selecting the Analyze gt DSM250 Viewing menu item This emulator operates exactly the same as the Maretron DSM250 Multifunction Display and is shown in Figure 19 below Please refer to the Maretron DSM250 Multifunction Display User s Manual for details on configuring particular devices Revision 1 3 9 Page 21 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual Cl Toi Maretron DSIM250 Maretron DSM250 Software Version 1 1 1b2 Model Version 1 0 Serial Number 1309900 WARNING By pressing Accept you acknowledge that while Maretron products are designed to be accurate and reliable they should be used only as aids to navigation and not as a replacement for traditional navigation aids and techniques Figure 19 DSM250 Viewing Window 5 Viewing and Changing Installation Description You can view and change the installation description information which can be programmed into NMEA 2000 devices whi
18. le file to your hard drive Then run the N2KAnalyzer installer as you would any other program The N2KAnalyzer Installer will display the following screen iS Setup Maretron N2KAnalyzer 4 ZS Welcome to the Maretron N2KAnalyzer Setup Wizard This will install Maretron N2KAnalyzer 1 0646 on your computer lt is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Met JL Gei Figure 1 N2KAnalyzer Installation Introduction Screen Click the Next button to continue The N2KAnalyzer Installation program will then display the Select Destination Location screen Revision 1 3 9 Page 5 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual G me Setup Maretron N2KAnalyzer 4 Select Destination Location Where should Maretron N2KAnalyzer be installed A Setup will install Maretron N2KAnalyzer into the following folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse C Program Files Maretron N2KAnalyzer At least 39 8 MB of free disk space is required lt Back J net gt JL Geet Figure 2 Select Destination Location Screen By browsing or by typing in the name directly enter then name of directory in which you wish the software to be installed then click the Next button to continue to the next screen The N2KAnalyzer Installer software will then display the Select Start Menu Folder screen
19. ndustry group Device Class and Device Function definitions depend on the value on this field Page 18 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron e Device Class This shows the NMEA 2000 device class as reported by the device e Device Function This shows the NMEA 2000 device function this is a more specific indication of the device function within the context of the device class reported by the device e Unique Number This shows a number for the specific device The combination of this number the Device Class and the Device Function are guaranteed to be unique e Device Instance This shows the electronic control instance number This is used by some receiving devices to distinguish one set of data from another e System Instance This shows the system instance number This is used by some receiving devices to distinguish one group of devices of data from another e Mfg Product Code This shows the NMEA 2000 product code for the device This number uniquely identifies the manufacturer and model of the device e N2K Database Version This shows the version of the NMEA 2000 database that is supported by this device e N2K Certification Level This shows the certification level of this device Current certification levels are A and B e LEN Load Equivalency Number This shows the number of loads that this device presents to the network This can be used for power supply and cable sizing Each load represents 50 mA
20. of current consumption The Transmit PGN List shows a list of the messages that this device can transmit This function is required for devices with Certification Level A Devices with Certification Level B may not transmit this information Revision 1 3 9 Page 19 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual 59392 59904 60160 60416 60928 61184 126208 126464 126996 126998 126720 65240 Properties 0x1A DSM250 1309906 E General Transmit PGN List Receive PGN List PGN Description ISO Acknowledgment ISO Request ISO Transport Protocol Data Transfer ISO Transport Protocol Connection Managem ISO Address Claim Single Frame Proprietary NMEA Acknowledge group function PGN List Transmit PGN s group function Product Information Configuration Information Fast Packet Proprietary ISO Commanded Address Figure 17 Device Properties Window Transmit PGN List Tab The Receive PGN List shows a list of the messages that this device is capable of recognizing This function is required for devices with Certification Level A Devices with Certification Level B may not transmit this information Page 20 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron 59392 59904 60160 60416 60928 61184 65030 65240 65280 126208 126464 126720 126992 126996 127245 127250 4 Figure 18 Device Properties Window Received PGN List Tab Properties 0x1A DSM250 1309906 8 General Transmit PGN List R
21. onfigure Gateway Gateway Pott Port__ Description COM4 USB100 1169031 Cancel Figure 10 Gateway Configuration Screen Click on the desired gateway to select it and then click on the OK button to confirm your selection and enter online mode 4 3 Viewing Device Information Once the N2KAnalyzer software has connected to the N2K network or if the N2KAnalyzer software is operating disconnected from the N2K network with a loaded boat file then the device list window is filled with information about the NMEA 2000 devices on the bus Revision 1 3 9 Page 13 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual TL Maretron N2K Analyzer Version 1 0b46 VesselName CEJ File Setup Analyze Update Configure Web Help U RS oa ge Node Manufacturer Mfg Model ID Mfg Mfg Serial Current Available Installation Installation Mfg Information Address Model Number Software Software Description 1 Description 2 Version De Ch As Maretron J2K100 10 2097151 1 0 4 10 4 Maretron 1 866 5 Interr 14 Maretron DSM250 10 1300003 110 11 0 Maretron 1 866 5 Instri 50 Maretron USB100 10 1313134 LAS Die Maretron 1 866 5 Interr Connected to NMEA 2000 Network COM Figure 11 Main Program Window 4 4 Boat Files N2KAnalyzer has the capability to store the state of a network and all of its devices to an external file and also to load the state of a network and all of its devices from an external file These
22. pment on the attached NMEA 2000 network 6 3 2 2 Configure Gateway This opens a dialog window allowing you to select a specific NMEA 2000 gateway to connect to when entering online mode Page 26 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron 6 3 2 3 Download Software Updates On Startup If checked this selection causes N2KAnalyzer to check for new versions of the program and device software every time it is started If desired you can disable this behavior by clicking on this selection to clear the checkmark In either case you can manually check for updates at any time by clicking on the Web gt Download Software Updates menu selection 6 3 2 4 Columns The columns selection opens a submenu which lists all of the available columns that can be displayed in the device list window The columns that are currently enabled for display are denoted by a checkmark To enable or disable a column for display click on it in this menu 6 3 3 Analyze 6 3 3 1 Received PGNs This opens a window displaying the PGN s that the device reports as being able to receive including a description of all the data fields 6 3 3 2 Transmitted PGNs This opens a window displaying the transmitted PGN s from the selected device including a timestamp and a description of all the data fields 6 3 3 3 Device Properties This opens a window displaying information on the selected device including general properties the installation description fields and a list of pgns th
23. rsion number reported by each device 6 5 5 Mfg Serial Number This column shows the serial number reported by each device 6 5 6 Current Software This column shows the software version number reported by each device 6 5 7 Available Software This column shows the most recent version of software that is available for each device that can be updated by the N2KAnalyzer software This number will be highlighted in red if it is newer than the version of the firmware currently installed on the device If this number is lower than the version number shown in the Current Software column then please download a more recent copy of N2KAnalyzer from http www maretron com downloads 6 5 8 Install Description 1 This column shows the Install Description 1 field of the Product Information message which is user programmable in some devices and may be used by a user to describe various information for example the location of the equipment 6 5 9 Install Description 2 This column shows the Install Description 2 field of the Product Information message which is user programmable in some devices and may be used by a user to describe various information for example the location of the equipment 6 5 10 Mfg Information This column shows the Manufacturer s Information field of the Product Information which is programmed by a device manufacturer to describe various information for example contact information for the manufacturer
24. stance Upper Pri Mfg Mfg Serial Current Model Si Weg 2000 Number oftware ion Mfg Product Code Version 10 2097151 n 1 866 5 Internet Bridi 1 210 4319 A4 Maretron J2K100 50 Maretron USB100 10 1313134 17 2 17 2 Maretron 1 866 5 Internet Gateway 0 1 210 945 Figure 24 Device List Window 6 5 1 Node Address Each device on an NMEA 2000 network claims a node address between the value of O 0x0 hexadecimal and 251 OxFB hexadecimal These node addresses may change as new devices are added to the network This column shows the node addresses claimed by each device on the network 6 5 2 Manufacturer This column shows the manufacturer reported by each device The manufacturer s names are read from a table in the N2KAnalyzer software which translates the manufacturer s code reported by the device If anew NMEA 2000 manufacturer has been added since the N2KAnalyzer software was released this will show up as a numeric value If this happens please either e Update your N2KAnalyzer software by selecting Web gt Download Firmware Updates menu item or e Check the NMEA website for the current list of manufacturer codes Revision 1 3 9 Page 29 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual 6 5 3 Mfg Model ID This column shows the model ID sometimes known as Device Model Model Number or Model Name reported by each device 6 5 4 Mfg Model This column shows the hardware ve
25. ted one to be created during installation or e Clicking the desktop icon if you requested one to be created during installation Revision 1 3 9 Page 11 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual 4 2 Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network When you start the N2KAnalyzer software the software will look for a NMEA 2000 gateway If it finds a single gateway or if the gateway you used previously is available the N2KAnalyzer software will ask you if you wish to connect to the NMEA 2000 network using that gateway Gnana NN e CH j A single NMEA 2000 gateway was found do you want to connect to the ER NMEA 2000 network Ce ms Figure 8 N2KAnalyzer Connect Screen If no connected gateways are detected on the computer you are given the option to connect a gateway and retry the gateway detection process by clicking the OK button or you may continue the program without going online for example to examine a previously saved boat file by clicking the Cancel button m 1 No NMEA 2000 gateways were detected Please either attach a gateway and press OK to connect to the NMEA 2000 network or press Cancel to continue without connecting a Figure 9 Screen Displayed When No Gateways are Detected If you choose to connect a gateway then after you connect the gateway and press the OK button you are presented with the Configure Gateway dialog box in order to confirm your gateway selection Page 12 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron C
26. tem from the pop up context menu A window appears listing the PGN s transmitted by the device The contents of the window are updated in real time The messages appear one line per message You can click on the icon on the left side of the message to expand it and show the contents of the individual message fields Click once more to collapse the message display into a single line Revision 1 3 9 Page 23 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual TX WSO100 0x7E 1200102 Transmitted PGNs a Time PGN Description 303 55 130306 wind Data 303 51 130311 Environmental Parameters Destination Global Sequence ID 162 Temperature Instance Outside Temperature Humidity Instance Outside Humidity Temperature 73 795998 F Humidity 19 336000 i Atmospheric Pressure 14 228424 PSI 302 53 60928 ISO Address Claim Figure 21 Transmitted PGNs Window Page 24 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron 6 Window Elements Tr Maretron N2K Analyzer Version 1 0046 VesseINeme SE File Setup Analyze Update Configure Web Help e H D lea lvg Node Manufacturer Mfg Model ID Mfg Mfg Serial Current Available Installation Installation Mfg Information Address Model Number Software Software Description 1 Description 2 Version De Ch Maretron 1 866 5 Inten A4 Maretron J2K100 10 2097151 1 0 4 a i Connected to NMEA 2000 Network COM3 A Figure 22 Window Elemen
27. ts The following window elements are present in the N2KAnalyzer software Menu Toolbar Device List Window Status Bar Revision 1 3 9 Page 25 N2KAnalyzer User s Manual 6 1 Menus 6 2 File 6 2 1 Open The File gt Open menu item allows you to open a boat file 6 2 1 1 Save As Opens a window which allows you to choose the filename to which to save a boat file The poat file contains the current state of the network you are monitoring 6 2 1 2 Print Prints the current contents of the Device List Window to a printer 6 2 1 3 Connect to NMEA 2000 Network Connects N2KAnalyzer to the NMEA 2000 network through the currently selected NMEA 2000 gateway and queries the attached NMEA 2000 network for devices and fills the device list table with this information 6 2 1 4 Disconnect from NMEA 2000 Network Disconnects N2KAnalyzer from the NMEA 2000 gateway All information that was previously available from the attached NMEA 2000 network which N2KAnalyzer was in online mode is still available 6 3 Refresh Refreshes the device list window by asking all devices on the NMEA 2000 network to transmit their information 6 3 1 1 Exit Changes from online mode to offline mode if necessary and exits N2KAnalyzer completely 6 3 2 Setup 6 3 2 1 Software Update Directory This opens a dialog box allowing you to select the directory which contains the software image files to use when updating Maretron equi
28. uration mode which allows you to configure any Maretron devices on the attached NMEA 2000 network Please refer to the DSM250 Users Manual for detailed instructions on configuration of NMEA 2000 devices This menu item is available only in online mode 6 3 5 4 Restore Factory Defaults This will return the currently selected device to the condition it was in when it was shipped from the factory except that the device will retain its current node address 6 3 6 Web 6 3 6 1 Download Software Updates Connects to the Maretron website and checks whether a newer version of N2KAnalyzer software or updates to device software are available If newer software is available N2KAnalyzer will prompt you to download and install the new version 6 3 6 2 Maretron Website Opens your default web browser and directs it to the Maretron home page where you can find information about Maretron products and solutions 6 3 7 Help 6 3 7 1 User s Manual Displays this user s manual 6 3 7 2 About N2KAnalyzer Displays a dialog box with information about N2KAnalyzer including the current version number and copyright information 6 4 Toolbar NM mc Figure 23 Toolbars The following icons appear on the toolbar in order from left to right Open same as File gt Open Loads a network configuration from a boat file Page 28 Revision 1 3 9 Maretron Save same as File gt Save As Saves the current network configuration to a
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