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Revision 1.2 Page i ® ® TLM150 Gasoline Tank Level Monitor User’s Manual Revision 1.2 Copyright © 2010 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N.
TLM150 User’s Manual Page ii Revision 1.2 Revision History Revision Description 1.0 Original document 1.1 Corrected typo in NMEA 2000 protocol PGN list Corrected maximum depth in specification table 1.
Revision 1.2 Page iii ® ® Table of Contents 1 General .............................................................................................................................. .. 1 1.1 Introduction ..................................
TLM150 User’s Manual Page iv Revision 1.2 Table of Figures Figure 1 – TLM150 Mounting – SAE 5-Hole Bolt Pattern .......................................................... 5 Figure 2 – Mounting TLM150 to SAE 5-Hole Tank with Focus Tube ....
Revision 1.2 Page 1 ® ® 1 General 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Mare tron Tank Level Monitor (TLM150). Maretron has designed and built your monitor to the highest standards for year s of reliable, dependable, and accurate service.
TLM150 User’s Manual Page 2 Revision 1.2 1.5 TLM150 Accessories Maretron offers the following accessories for the TLM150: • TA-5H-1.5NPT 1.5” NPT Dis placement Hull Tank Adapter • TA-5H-1.25BSP 1.25” BSP Displ acement Hull Tank Adapter • TFT-5H SAE 5-Bolt Pattern N on-Displacement Hull Focus Tube • TFT-1.
® ® TLM150 sensor component is 6°. Please refer to Figure 1 below for a diagram of the waves emitted and received by the TLM150. Please note that due to limitations of ultrasonic technology, the minimu m depth that can be measured by the TLM150 is 2” (5.
TLM150 User’s Manual Page 4 Revision 1.2 • The sensor component of the TLM150 mu st be mounted over the deepest part of the tank, in order to obtain accurate dept h readings when the tank is empty or near empty.
® ® WARNING • Gasket installs only one way and must be properly aligned to the tank and sensor for proper operation • Use only supplied gasket – other gaskets may obstruct and render device in.
TLM150 User’s Manual 2.4.1.2 Installation on a Tank with a SA E J1810 5-Bolt Fitting and Focus Tube If a focus tube is used for a tank with a SAE J1810 5-bolt fitting, determine the depth of the tan.
® ® 2.4.1.3 Installation on a Tank with a 1.25”BS P or 1.5”NPT Threaded Tank Fitting For a threaded tank sender mounting hole, firs t thread the adapter into the tank opening and tighten to a torque of 3-5 ft-lbs (4.
TLM150 User’s Manual 2.4.1.4 Installation on a Tank with a 1.25”BSP or 1.5”NPT Threaded Tank Fitting and Focus Tube If a focus tube is used for a tank with a SAE J1810 5-bolt fitting, determine .
® ® 2.4.2 Mounting the TLM150 Interface Component The actual mounting of the TLM150 interface component is not critical and the unit can be mounted in any orientati on. The TLM150, NMEA 2000 ® connector, and cable are all waterproof (rated IP67 – prot ected against temporary immersi on in water) so you can mount the unit virtually anywhere.
TLM150 User’s Manual Figure 7 – NMEA 2000 ® Connector Face Views 3 Configuring the TLM150 The TLM150 has several configurable paramete rs, which are shown below including the default values. If you are not using the defaul t values, then you will need to refer to the corresponding section for confi guring the TLM150 appropriately.
Revision 1.2 Page 11 ® ® 3.2 Configuring Tank Capacity In addition to indicating the gasoline level within a tank, the TLM150 also has the abilit y to be configured or programmed wit h the attached tank’s capacity.
TLM150 User’s Manual Page 12 Revision 1.2 5 Troubleshooting If you notice unexpected operation of the Mare tron TLM150, follow the troubleshooting procedures in this section to remedy simple problems. Symptom Troubleshooting Procedure No tank level output 1.
Revision 1.2 Page 13 ® ® Symptom Troubleshooting Procedure Erratic Readings 1. Remove the sender and place it on top of a standard paper towel roll core. Be sure the towel core is on a hard surface. Reset the unit to factory defaults using either a DSM250 display or N2KAnalyzer.
TLM150 User’s Manual Page 14 Revision 1.2 6 Technical Specifications Specifications Parameter Value Comment Accuracy ±2% Resolution ± 1% Number of Tank Types 1 Fuel (Gasoline only) Number of Tanks per Tank Type 16 16 Tanks per Tank Type Numbe red 0-15 Maximum Tank Depth 24” (0.
Revision 1.2 Page 15 ® ® Mechanical Parameter Value Comment Size 3.9”” x 1.2” x 1.0” (99mm x 30.5mm x 25.4mm) Interface Component 2.7” dia. X 0.9” (68.6mm dia. x 22.9mm) Sensor Component 8.5” (215.9mm) Interconnecting Cable Weight 12 oz.
TLM150 User’s Manual Page 16 Revision 1.2 8 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the TLM150 to b e free from defects in materials and workmanship for t wo (2) years from the date of original purchase.
Revision 1.2 Appendix A – NMEA 2000 ® Interfacing Page A1 ® ® Appendix A – NMEA 2000 ® Interfacing TLM150 NMEA 2000 ® Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs PGN 127505 – Fluid Level The TLM150 uses this PGN to indicate the attached tank’s fluid instance, fluid type, fluid level, and tank capacity.
An important point after buying a device Maretron TLM150 (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 TLM150 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 TLM150 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Maretron TLM150 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Maretron TLM150 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Maretron TLM150, 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 TLM150.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Maretron TLM150. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Maretron TLM150 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
