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Revision 1.0 Page i ® ® MBB100 Black Box Vessel Monitoring and Control User’s Manual Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2011 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N.
MBB100 User’s Manual Page ii Revision 1.0 Revision History Rev. Description 1.0 Original document..
Revision 1.0 Page iii ® ® Table of Contents 1 General ....................................................................................................................... ................... 1 1.1 Introduc tion .......................
MBB100 User’s Manual Page iv Revision 1.0 Table of Figures Figure 1 – MBB100 Network Dia gram ............................................................................................. ..... 1 Figure 2 - Mounting Bracket Screw Hole Locations .
® ® 1 General 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchas e of the Maretron MBB100 Black Box for Vessel Monitoring and Control. Maretron has designed and built your black box to the highest standards for years of dependable and accurate service.
MBB100 User’s Manual Page 2 Revision 1.0 Of course you get the same flex ibility using Maretron’s N2KView ® software from the MBB100 as you would running the software on a PC, which includes th e ability to configure as many screens as you want with exactly the information y ou want to see.
® ® Revision 1.0 Page 3 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box containing the Maretron MBB100, you should find the following items: • 1 – MBB100 Maretron Black Box Vessel Mo.
MBB100 User’s Manual Figure 2 - Mounting Bracket Screw Hole Locations Figure 3 - Mounting Bracket s Attached to MBB100 2.4 Connecting the MBB100 Most I/O interface connections of the MBB100 are found on rear panel (see Figure 4 ).
® ® Figure 4 - MBB100 Rear Panel Connections The I/O interface panel located on the front of the MBB100 (see Figure 5 ) has two USB 2.0 interface connectors. Figure 5 – MBB100 Front Panel 2.4.1 RS-232 Connection There is one external RS-232 connector.
MBB100 User’s Manual Step 3: Once aligned, gently insert the serial cable RS-232 connector into the MBB100 RS-232 connector. 2.4.2 VGA Connection There is one external VGA conne ctor. The VGA connector enables connection to an monitor. To connect a VGA cable with the VGA connector, please follow the instructions below.
® ® 2.4.4 USB Device Connection There are four external USB 2.0 connectors. To c onnect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions below. Step 1: The locations of the USB connectors are shown in and Figure 5 . Step 2: Align the USB device connector with one of the connectors (see Figure 7 ).
MBB100 User’s Manual c) Connect the 12VDC connector from the AC pow er adapter to the MBB100’s 12VDC power input connector. 2.4.6 Power Sequencing When the MBB100 is connected to an appropriate power source, y ou can use the power switch located on the front panel (see Figure 5 ) to turn the MBB100 on or off.
® ® Alternatively, you may Enter Demo Mode . In Demo Mode, you will not be able to connect to a Server and view live data; instead simulated data will be provided to stim ulate the controls. The first time you start the MBB100, you must ensure that the device can connect to your LAN (local area network).
MBB100 User’s Manual Figure 11 – Configuration Dialog c. Uncheck the “ Use DHCP ” box to indicate that your LAN does not use DHCP. d. In the “ IP Address ” field, enter the IP address you wish to assign to the MBB100. e. In the “ Netmask” field, enter the netmask value used on your LAN (in most cases, this value will be “255.
® ® 2.5.2 Entering N2KServer ® or IPG100 Connection Information Once the MBB100 has been properly configured to connect to your LAN, you must configure the connection to enable the MBB100 to receive information from an instance of N2KServer ® or an IPG100 Server.
MBB100 User’s Manual Figure 13 – Connections Settings Dialog c. Ensure that N2KView ® is not connected to a N2KServer ® by pressing the “ Disconnect ” button.
® ® Revision 1.0 Page 13 If no data is displayed, please check the following: 1. Make sure the “ Server Password ” entered in N2KView ® matches the “ Server Password ” entered into the N2KServer ® Service Manager on the co mputer running N2KServer ® , or the IPG100, as appropriate.
MBB100 User’s Manual Page 14 Revision 1.0 3 Operating the MBB100 3.1 Turning the MBB100 On To turn on the MBB100, press the power switch, lo cated on the right hand side of the front panel of the MBB100. 3.2 Turning the MBB100 Off To turn the MBB100 off, use the “Shutdow n” administrative t ab of the N2KView ® software.
® ® Revision 1.0 Page 15 4 Maintenance Regular maintenance is important to ensure continued proper opera tion of the Maretron MBB100. Perform the following tasks periodically: • Clean the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use c hemical cleaners as they may remove paint or markings or may corrode the MBB100 enclosure or seals.
MBB100 User’s Manual Page 16 Revision 1.0 5 Troubleshooting If you notice unexpected operation of the Maretron MBB100, follo w the troubleshooting procedures in this section to remedy simple problems.
® ® Revision 1.0 Page 17 6 Technical Specifications Specifications Parameter Value Comment Video Connector One VGA Port (RGB or D-sub 15) For Monitor Connection USB Connector Four USB 2.0 connection s For connecting Peripherals (Mou se, keyboard, etc.
MBB100 User’s Manual Page 18 Revision 1.0 7 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.
® ® Revision 1.0 Page 19 8 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the MBB100 to be free from defects in materi als and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of origin al purchase.
MBB100 User’s Manual Page 20 Revision 1.0 Warranty Return Proced ure: To apply for warranty claims, cont act Maretron or one of its dealers to describe the problem and determine the appropriate course of action.
An important point after buying a device Maretron MBB100 (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 MBB100 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 MBB100 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Maretron MBB100 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Maretron MBB100 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Maretron MBB100, 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 MBB100.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Maretron MBB100. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Maretron MBB100 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
