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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.
RIM100 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 Maretron Run Indicator Module (RIM100). Maretron has designed and built your RIM100 to the hi ghest standards for years of dependable and accurate service.
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.
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 .
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.
® ® 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
® ® 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.
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.
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 .
An important point after buying a device Maretron RIM100 (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 RIM100 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 RIM100 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Maretron RIM100 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Maretron RIM100 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Maretron RIM100, 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 RIM100.
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