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® ® Revision 1.0 Page i SIM100 Switch Indicator Module User’s Manual Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2008 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N.
SIM100 User's Manual Page ii Revision 1.0 Revision History Revision Description 1.0 Original document.
® ® Revision 1.0 Page iii Table of Contents 1 Introduc tion .................................................................................................................. ......... 1 1.1 Firmware Revi sion ...........................
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® ® Revision 1.0 Page 1 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretr on Switch Indicator Module. Maretron has designed and built your SIM100 to the highest standards for years of dependable and accurate service.
SIM100 User's Manual Page 2 Revision 1.0 1.3 SIM100 Accessories Maretron offers the following accessories for the SIM100: • SH-499CSTE Smok e/Heat Detector • CO1000-S-W Carbon Monoxide (CO) D.
® ® Revision 1.0 Page 3 2.3 Mounting the SIM100 Attach the SIM100 securely to the vessel usi ng the included stainless steel mounting screws or other fasteners as shown in Figure 1 below .
SIM100 User's Manual Figure 2 – NMEA 2000 ® Connector Face Views 2.4.2 Switch Connections The SIM100 switch connections ar e made by connecting to the 12-p in terminal strip on t he top of the unit. First, remove the f our screws at the corner s of the unit detachi ng the splash guard from the unit.
® ® Revision 1.0 Page 5 .4.2.1 S witch With End of Line Resistor M100 to a s witch with an end of line resistor. als Figure 3 – Switch With End of Li ne Resistor Connection Diagram .4.2.2 S witch Without End of Line Resistor 00 to a swit ch without an end of line resistor.
SIM100 User's Manual Page 6 Revision 1.0 2.4.3 Checking Connections Once the NMEA 2000 ® connection and switch connection(s) to the SIM100 have been completed, check to see that information is being properly transmitted by observing an appropriate NMEA 2000 ® display.
® ® Revision 1.0 Page 7 2.5.8 Advanced Configuration… Certain parameters do not normally need to be set in order for no rmal operation, but are included in an advanced configuration sect ion for use in special situations.
SIM100 User's Manual Page 8 Revision 1.0 A switch indicator always reads “Closed” Ensure that there is not a short ci rcuit in the wiring for the switch. Measure the resistance between the “A” and “B” terminals for the appropriate indicator.
® ® Revision 1.0 Page 9 5 Technical Specifications As Maretron is constantly impr oving its products, all specific ations are subject to change without notice.
SIM100 User's Manual Page 10 Revision 1.0 6 Technical Support If you require technical support for Maretron produc ts, 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.
® ® 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.
SIM100 User's Manual Page 12 Revision 1.0 8 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the SIM100 to be fre e from defects in material s and workmanship for t wo (2) y ears from the date of original purchase.
® ® Revision 1.0 Appendix A – NMEA 2000 Interfacing Page A1 Appendix A – NMEA 2000 ® Interfacing SIM100 NMEA 2000 ® Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs PGN 127501 – Binary Switch Bank Status The .
An important point after buying a device Maretron SIM100 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Maretron SIM100 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Maretron SIM100 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Maretron SIM100 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Maretron SIM100 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Maretron SIM100, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Maretron SIM100.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Maretron SIM100. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Maretron SIM100 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
