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Blue Sea Systems M2 OLED Instructions Manual

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M2 OLED Tank Monitor Instructions
PN 1839
Installation Checklist
• Check for components included
• Read Warning and Cautions
• Read QuickStart Installation Guide for mounting instructions
• Read System Overview, Mounting Considerations, Detailed Wiring,
and Sensing Description
• Read QuickStart Installation Guide for installation notes
• Follow Initial System Setup instructions
• Configure Displays
• Configure Alarms
• Configure Relays
Display Size
Power Supply
Power Consumption
* Variable with voltage, display intensity, and sleep mode
Regulatory
Monitor face is IP66 – protected against powerful water jets
when installed according to instructions
1839 Specifications
Tanks
Senders
North American 240Ω–33Ω
European 10Ω–180Ω
Blue Sea Systems Ultrasonic
Custom
Sender Resolution
1%
Custom Tank Shapes
Auto Calibration
Warning and Caution Symbols
WARNING: The
symbol refers to possible injury to the user or
significant damage to the meter if the user does not follow the procedures.
CAUTION: The
symbol refers to restrictions and rules with regard
to preventing damage to the meter.
WARNING
• If you are not knowledgeable about electrical systems, have an
electrical professional install this unit. The diagrams in these
instructions pertain to the installation of M2 Digital Meters and not
to the overall wiring of the vessel.
• If an inverter is installed on the vessel, its power leads must be
disconnected at the battery before the meter is installed.
• If an AC generator is installed on the vessel, it must be stopped
and rendered inoperable before the meter is installed.
• Verify that no other DC or AC sources are connected to the vessel's
wiring before installing the meter.
CAUTION
• The back of the unit is not waterproof. Do not install where the back
of the meter is exposed to water.
55mm x 28mm
7V–70V DC
0.3W–1.0W*
Components Included
M2 Head Unit
Surface Mount Bezel
Surface Mount Cover
Flat Mount Bezel
Mounting Ring
Mounting Nut
Connector
Screwdriver
Retail Package Only
360 Panel Mounting Kit
(PN 1525 sold separately)
Header
Bezel
Mount
Carrier
Mount
Footer
Surface Mount Gasket
and Seal
Flat Mount Clamp
#6-32 x 1/4"
Flat Head
Machine Screws
(4X)
Panel
Frame
#6-32 x 3/8"
Flat Head
Machine Screws
(4X)
#8 x 1/2"
Flat Head Sheet
Metal Screws
(4X)
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  • Page 1 M2 OLED Tank Monitor Instructions PN 1839 Components Included Installation Checklist • Check for components included • Read Warning and Cautions • Read QuickStart Installation Guide for mounting instructions • Read System Overview, Mounting Considerations, Detailed Wiring, and Sensing Description •...

  • Page 2: Installation

    Installation 1. Make all connections to the meter’s terminal block before connecting the terminal block to the unit. Keep hands away from the terminal block when applying power to the meter. 2. As the final DC connection, insert a fuse into the in-line fuse holder on the wire to the positive (+) battery terminal. Mounting Templates Flat Mount Surface Mount...
  • Page 3 Flat Mount 360 Panel Mount PN 1525 STEP 1 Use 1/4" Mounting Screws Mounting Ring and Nut 360 Panel Mount Carrier Clamp Panel Frame Flat Head Mount Mounting Unit Bezel Substrate STEP 2 Surface Mount Snap header and footer Header into mounting clips and post.

  • Page 4: Pin-Out Table

    Blue Sea System Ultrasonic Senders Blue Sea Systems Ultrasonic sender use sound waves to measure the distance from the sender to the top of the liquid in the tank. Blue Sea Systems has two different senders, one for gasoline (1800) and one for diesel, water, and waste (1810).

  • Page 5: Detailed Wiring

    LED 12/24V 7713, 12V 1070 8033, Amber 7717, 24V 8171, Red 8172, Green Blue Sea Systems Ultrasonic Sender 1810, 1811 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fuse PINK WIRE (5 Amp) PURPLE WIRE BLACK WIRE Tank 1 Example...
  • Page 6 M2 Relay Connections M2 Meters contains an internal MOSFET relay that can drive external DC loads up to 0.5A. The input is protected with a thermally activated auto-reset- ting fuse that will protect against shorts. In addition, an inline fuse rated at 5A should be used to protect against shorts. In typical applications, a power source is connected to the Relay+ pin and a load is connected to the Relay Out to Load connection.
  • Page 7 External Alarm (1070 Floyd Bell Turbo) The Relay+ terminal can support an external audible alarm. Such as the Floyd Bell Turbo Alarm (1070). External Alarm Supply 5 to 30V DC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 + Red - Silver 1070 External Relay...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Example Screens From PN 1839 Tank Meter When an M2 Meter is initially powered up, it will display the Blue Sea Systems Logo,its serial number and its Software revision. After a couple of seconds, the unit will display a high-level System Summary screen.

  • Page 9: Configuring The Meter

    Configuring the Meter Meter settings can be configured from the Setup menu. This menu can be accessed by pressing the Menu button and then scrolling to and selecting Setup. Press the UP ↑ and DOWN ↓ arrow buttons to move the cursor. The different setup options are described below. Alarm Setup &...

  • Page 10: Clearing Alarms

    Clearing Alarms When an alarm occurs, the buzzer will sound, the red ALARM LED will light, and the screen will display which alarm was triggered, the Alarm set point and the current value. Pressing any button silences the buzzer and another button press returns to the previous display. Until the cause of the alarm is resolved, the ALARM LED will remain on and the channel that triggered the alarm will blink.
  • Page 11 Setting Input Thresholds Settings for each channel’s high and low tank thresholds are provided. The connected relay’s normal operating state will toggle (change state) if these thresholds are met. For both high and low thresholds, the activation and deactivation levels are different to prevent the relay from rapidly toggling (cycling on and off).

  • Page 12: Display Setup

    Clearing Relay Notification If the Notification option is set to ON then any time the relay is opened (Normally Off) or closed (Normally On). A message will be displayed on the main screen. Pressing a key will clear this notification. If Silence is set to ON then the relay will be opened (Normally Off) or closed (Normally On). Viewing Relay Status For any active alarm, the parameter will flash if it is displayed.

  • Page 13: Tank Setup

    • Euro – European Standard type of sender with a resistance between 10 and 180 ohms • 1810 – Blue Sea Systems Ultrasonic Tank Sender for Diesel, Water & Waste. • 1811 – Blue Sea Systems Ultrasonic Tank Sender for Gasoline Only •...
  • Page 14 Tank Depth (Only used with 1810 and 1811 Senders) This setting indicates the depth of the tank in inches. This setting is not affected by switching the units in Setup->Display->Units. Tank Shape • Rect – Standard Rectangular Tank • Tri – Triangular Shaped Tank. Good for tanks in Bilges. •...

  • Page 15: Version Info

    Using Auto-Calibrate The Auto-Calibrate function requires the tank to be filled at a constant rate and for the sensor reading be initially less than 15%. For grey, waste, and water tanks a hose can be used to provide a constant flow. Diesel and Gas tanks can be more difficult because foaming may cause the user to slow down filling once the tank is almost full.

  • Page 16: Software Upgrade

    Software Upgrade The meter firmware can be updated in one of two ways. The first option is to use the Software Upgrade option in the Setup menu. The second option is to force the meter into upgrade mode on startup. Each method involves using a USB memory stick connected to the USB port on the back of the meter.
  • Page 17 425 Sequoia Drive Bellingham, WA 98226 USA p 360.738.8230 p 800.222.7617 USA and Canada Customer Service f 360.734.4195 conductor@bluesea.com www.bluesea.com 980023610 Rev. 003...

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