Configuration Concept - Maretron M-Power CLMD16 Configuration Manual

CLMD16 Configuration Guide___________________________________
• Successful configuration of a CLMD16 unit consist of configuring the unit's various input
channels and the unit's output channels known as ECBs (Electronic Circuit Breaker)
CLMD16's Input Channels could be any of the following:
1) Physical hardwired inputs to the CLMD16's input channels on the "J3" connector
(Referred to as "Binary Events")
2) NMEA 2000® Binary Status Report PGN 127501 states
(Referred to as "Discrete I/O Input")
3) NMEA 2000® 127500 Load Controller PGN messages which could come from a third party
MFD (Multi-function Display) or any equipment running Maretron's N2KView® software. The
name of the channels used to receive these PGN messages are referred to as "Network Inputs
1-16" (One "Network Input" corresponding with each ECB)
• Next, "Switching Elements" placed in-between CLMD16's input channels and CLMD16's ECB
(Electronic Circuit Breaker) output channels are "mapped". CLMD16 Switching Application
Elements (referred to in the guide as "Switching Elements") consists of any of the following:
"Counter"
1)
"Flash"
2)
"Latch"
3)
"Logic"
4)
"Timer"
5)
"Toggle"
6)
"Toggle Mode" & "Manual Mode"
7)
• Lastly, connecting or "mapping" the output of these "Switching Elements" to the CLMD16's
ECB (Electronic Circuit Breaker) input signals complete the configuration for each circuit. Note
that "Switching Elements" can be "mapped" to each other, for example the output of a "Toggle
Element" can be an input of a "Logic Element" and that "Logic Element" output can be the input
of a "Timer Element" giving the user ultimate flexibility to configure the CLMD16. See the
"Switching Elements Definition" segment of this guide to learn the features of each.
• Some circuit configurations require the use of a mode called "Manual Mode". By default, when
"Manual Mode" is not enabled the CLMD16's ECBs can be controlled by compatible third party
MFDs. Also, when "Manual Mode" is not enabled, the ECB control method from a compatible
MFD may be limited to the MFDs internal Switching Application software. Activate "Manual
Mode" on any ECB to sever this direct control allowing for the "Network Input" signal received
from the MFD to be directed into any CLMD16 "Switching Element(s)" then back into the ECB
control input. This feature gives the user the ability to take advantage of the CLMD16's
"Switching Elements" even using a third party MFD or multiple MFDs as the main point(s) of
control.
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