Maretron VMM6 Series User Manual page 21

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This appendix is intended to relate specific characteristics of the VMM6 to how they are
communicated via NMEA 2000
implemented by the VMM6 is compatible with other NMEA 2000
complete description of the messages. If you require detailed information on the messages,
please obtain a copy of the NMEA 2000
Electronics Association (www.nmea.org.
The VMM6 uses this PGN to transmit the state of the 12 switch throws.
Field 1: Indicator Bank Instance – This field identifies the particular indicator bank to which this
PGN applies. Please refer to Configuring the VMM6 on page 8 for instructions on how
to program the value of this field.
2: Indicator #1 – This field indicates the state of button #1.
The state will be one of the following values:
• "OFF" – The button is not pressed
• "ON" – The button is pressed (please refer to "
description of the switch mechanism relationship with operation)
3 to 13: indicates the state of the 12 switch throws. 2 to 12 respectively.
VMM6 User's Manual Rev.1.1
Appendix A – NMEA 2000
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messages in order to help ascertain whether the messaging
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VMM6 NMEA 2000® Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs
PGN 127501 – Binary Status Report
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