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- Page 1 ___________________________________________________________ VMM6 Series Contura Digital Switch Module, 6 Rocker User’s Manual Revision 1.1 Copyright ©2020 Carling Technologies, Inc. 60 Johnson Ave. Plainville, CT 06062 USA All Rights Reserved http://www.maretron.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
___________________________________________________________ Revision History Revision Description Initial Release Added Ordering Options visual aid and Table of Figures Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..............................1 .................................... 1 EATURES ................................. 2 HEORY OF PERATION HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ............................2 Figure 1 - Hardware Description Front View ........................ 2 Figure 2 - Hardware Description Top View ........................ - Page 3 NVIRONMENTAL PERATION ..............................15 NVIRONMENTAL ESTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................16 Figure 10 - Technical Support QR Code ........................16 MARETRON (2 YEAR) LIMITED WARRANTY ......................16 : ............................17 ARRANTY ETURN ROCEDURE ® APPENDIX A – NMEA 2000 INTERFACING ......................18 VMM6 NMEA 2000®...
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Page 4: Introduction
VMM6 User’s Manual_________________________________________ Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron VMM6 Series Contura Digital Switch Module, 6 Rocker. Carling Technologies has proudly designed and built your VMM6 to the highest standards for reliability and accurate service. The VMM6 is a sealed, IP68 rated, digital switch module ready to deliver years of dependable operation within the harsh demands of the marine environment. -
Page 5: Theory Of Operation
___________________________________________________________ Theory of Operation The mechanical throw type for each switch must be programmed into the module via CAN message(s). Switch position will be reported via the NMEA2000® Standard 127501 “Binary Status Report” message. To allow each switch to report up to three discrete positions, the top and bottom switch positions will be considered separate binary (on or off) switches and will be numbered as follows: There is a total of twelve blue LEDs, each configurable via CAN message to act as a backlight or... -
Page 6: Figure 2 - Hardware Description Top View
VMM6 User’s Manual_________________________________________ Figure 2 - Hardware Description Top View Figure 3 - Hardware Description Side View Figure 4 - Hardware Description Back View VMM6 User’s Manual Rev.1.1... -
Page 7: Ordering Options
___________________________________________________________ Figure 5 – Optional VMM to NMEA 2000® Adapter Cable - .2m (A3702) Ordering Options The VMM6 can be ordered in 6 different convenient configurations as outlined in Table 1. Custom Configurations are available with a minimum order of 100 units. Contact Marine.Sales@carlingtech.com for a custom quotation. - Page 8 VMM6 User’s Manual_________________________________________ VMM6 User’s Manual Rev.1.1...
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Page 9: Installation
Installing the Maretron VMM6 involves the following steps. Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box containing the Maretron VMM6, you should find the following items: 1 – VMM6 Digital Switch Module 1 – VMM6 User’s Manual on USB flash drive 1 –... -
Page 10: Connecting The Vmm6
This connector is known as a DeviceNet micro connector. You connect the VMM6 to a NMEA 2000® network using a Maretron NMEA 2000® cable (or compatible cable) by connecting the female end of the cable to the male NMEA 2000 connector on the VMM to NMEA 2000®... -
Page 11: Configuring The Vmm6
“Instance 51”. The default data instance whose state is reflected by the LED’s on the VMM6 is “Instance 32”. The unit will pair with Maretron CLMD12 and CLMD16 to toggle each unit’s first 6 ECB’s ON and OFF. If more than one CLMD12, CLMD16 or one of each unit is on the same NMEA 2000®... -
Page 12: General Tab
VMM6 User’s Manual_________________________________________ General Tab Figure 8 – General Tab Dialog Box Instance When connected to a NMEA 2000® network this read-only field will indicate the indicator bank instance value that will be transmitted with the switch status in the 127501 Binary Status Report status message. -
Page 13: Positions
___________________________________________________________ Table 4 – Indicator Reference Number Bottom Switch Indicator Indicator Number Number Number Positions Each switch has a “Positions” setting which controls its behavior, and settings which control the lighting of the LED’s behind the top and the bottom of each switch. There are two possible settings for this parameter that control the behavior of the switch: 2 Position: The rocker switch acts as a two-position toggle switch. -
Page 14: Top And Bottom Use As Backlight
VMM6 User’s Manual_________________________________________ Top and Bottom Use As Backlight If this option is selected, then the LED behind the top (or bottom, as appropriate) of the switch will be lit at all times, and the “Data Instance” and “Indicator” fields will be ignored. Advanced Tab Figure 9 –... -
Page 15: Maintenance
Troubleshooting If you notice unexpected operation of the Maretron VMM6, follow the troubleshooting procedures in this section to remedy simple problems. If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact Maretron Technical Support. Refer to page 16 for contact information. -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
NMEA 2000 Spec. (1LEN = 50 mA) Communication CAN 2.0b NMEA 2000® Interface Programming Proprietary Via Maretron USB100 or IPG100 Insulation Resistance ISO 16750-2 500VDC with a duration of 60s Electrical Endurance Minimum 250,000 50k cycles at Tmin, 150k cycles at Tnom,... -
Page 17: Environmental Operation
___________________________________________________________ Mechanical Parameter Value Comment 6.31” x 2.0” x 2.25” Size (160.27mm x 50.8mm x 58.49mm) Weight 0.5 lb. (0.22 kg) Material Housing - Acetal, UV stabilized Back Cover - Acetal, UV stabilized Rocker – Polycarbonate / Nylon Mounting Clips – Stainless steel Functions Actuator function varies with PN A3801-1 (ALL Position Momentary ON) -
Page 18: Electrical
VMM6 User’s Manual_________________________________________ Environmental Testing Parameter Standard Conditions High Temperature Soak EN 60068-2-2:2007 96hrs. @ 85°C 96 hrs. @ -40°C Low Temperature Soak EN 60068-2-1:2007 -40°C - 85°C (2 cycles of 8 hrs.) Temperature Cycling (Operating) IEC 60068-2-14:2009 = -40°C, T = 85°C Temperature Shock (Storage) IEC 60068-2-14:2009... -
Page 19: Technical Support
___________________________________________________________ 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: Carling Technologies, Inc. Attn: Maretron Technical Support 120 Intracoastal Pointe Dr. - Page 20 Warranty Return Procedure: To apply for warranty claims, contact Carling Technologies or one of its Maretron dealers to describe the problem and determine the appropriate course of action. If a return is necessary, place the product in its original packaging...
- Page 21 ___________________________________________________________ Appendix A – NMEA 2000 ® Interfacing This appendix is intended to relate specific characteristics of the VMM6 to how they are ® communicated via NMEA 2000 messages in order to help ascertain whether the messaging ® implemented by the VMM6 is compatible with other NMEA 2000 products.