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- Page 1 TLM100 Tank Level Monitor User’s Manual Revision 1.5 Copyright © 2015 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N. 23 Ave #10 Phoenix, AZ 85021 http://www.maretron.com Maretron Manual Part #: M002201 Revision 1.5 Page i...
- Page 2 TLM100 User’s Manual Revision History Revision Description Original document Corrected typo in NMEA protocol PGN list Typographical corrections Added documentation on mounting locations and theory of operation Corrected torque specifications Added prohibition of red Loctite threadlocking compound and cleaning agents containing acetone Updated troubleshooting section Updated referenced firmware version number...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.4 Tank Depth or Custom Calibration ................13 3.4.1 Tank Depth Programming ................. 13 3.4.2 Custom Calibration.................... 13 Maintenance ........................13 Troubleshooting ......................... 13 Technical Specifications ..................... 15 Technical Support ......................16 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty ................... 17 Revision 1.5 Page iii... - Page 4 TLM100 User’s Manual Table of Figures Figure 1 – TLM100 Operation ....................3 Figure 2 – TLM100 Mounting – SAE 5-Hole Bolt Pattern ............6 Figure 3 – Mounting TLM100 to SAE 5-Hole Tank with Focus Tube ......... 8 Figure 4 – TLM100 Mounting With Threaded Adapter ............... 9 Figure 5 –...
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Page 5: General
The Maretron TLM100 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine environment. However, no piece of marine electronic equipment can function properly unless installed, calibrated, and maintained in the correct manner. -
Page 6: Tlm100 Accessories
Custom Calibration (Section 3.4.2) 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box containing the Maretron TLM100, you should find the following items: 1 – TLM100 Tank Level Monitor 1 – TLM100 Gasket 1 – Packet of Petroleum Jelly ... -
Page 7: Choosing A Mounting Location
(or the tank bottom if the tank is empty). The cone width of the beam transmitted by the TLM100 sensor component is 6°. Please refer to Figure 1 below for a diagram of the waves emitted and received by the TLM100. The deadband is the area in front of the electroacoustic transducer of ultrasonic sensors, in which measurement is not possible. -
Page 8: Effect Of Pitch And Roll On The Tlm100
The TLM100 requires a 1.25” diameter hole. All of the Maretron adapters are designed to this specifications and anything smaller will cause the TLM100 to not work properly. -
Page 9: Other Operational Notes
The TLM100 comes from the factory ready to mount on a tank with the standard SAE J1810 5- Hole mounting pattern. Maretron offers adapters to allow mounting the TLM100 on a tank with a 1.5” NPT connection or a 1.25” BSP connection. -
Page 10: Figure 2 - Tlm100 Mounting - Sae 5-Hole Bolt Pattern
– do not use silicone sealant around the gasket Use only Maretron adapters – others may have wrong diameter, causing the device to not work Tank must have no obstructions within 6° beam angle (for example baffles, clean outs, fill or vent pipes ... - Page 11 2.4.2.2 Installation on a Tank with a SAE 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 tank at the location of the tank sensor mounting hole and use a saw with a metal-cutting blade to trim the focus tube so that it reaches 1”...
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Page 12: Figure 3 - Mounting Tlm100 To Sae 5-Hole Tank With Focus Tube
TLM100 User’s Manual Mounting Screws (x5) TLM100 Sensor Component TLM100 Gasket Focus Tube Focus Tube Gasket SAE 5-Bolt Tank Fitting TLM100 Interface Component Focus Tube Cap 1” (2.54cm) clearance between focus tube and tank bottom Figure 3 – Mounting TLM100 to SAE 5-Hole Tank with Focus Tube 2.4.2.3 Installation on a Tank with a 1.25”BSP or 1.5”NPT Threaded Tank Fitting For a threaded tank sender mounting hole, first thread the adapter into the tank opening and tighten to a torque of 3-5 ft-lbs (4.1-6.8 N·m). -
Page 13: Figure 4 - Tlm100 Mounting With Threaded Adapter
Mounting Screws (x5) TLM100 Sensor Component TLM100 Gasket Threaded Adapter Threaded Tank Fitting TLM100 Interface Component Figure 4 – TLM100 Mounting With Threaded Adapter 2.4.2.4 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 the depth of the tank at the location of the tank sensor mounting hole and use a saw with a metal-cutting blade to trim the focus tube so that it reaches 1”... -
Page 14: Mounting The Tlm100 Interface Component
TLM100 User’s Manual not use threadlocking compounds containing methacrylate ester, such as Loctite Red (271), as they will cause stress cracking of the plastic enclosure. Mounting Screws TLM100 Sensor Component TLM100 Gasket Threaded Focus Tube Threaded Tank Fitting TLM100 Interface Component Focus Tube Cap 1”... -
Page 15: Connecting To Nmea 2000 Interface
® 2.5.1 Connecting to NMEA 2000 Interface ® The Maretron TLM100 provides a connection to an NMEA 2000 interface through a five pin ® male connector (see Figure 7). You connect the TLM100 to an NMEA 2000 network using a ®... -
Page 16: Configuring Tank Type
7. Reserved-1 through Reserved-7 (if none of the above types apply) You configure or program a TLM100 tank type using a display product such as the Maretron DSM250 or Maretron N2KAnalyzer software. Refer to the user’s manual of the particular product that will be used for configuring the TLM100 as these manuals provide detailed instruction on configuration procedures. -
Page 17: Tank Depth Or Custom Calibration
For accurate tank level readings, the TLM100 must be custom calibrated if the tank shape is irregular or non-rectangular. You can calibrate the TLM100 using a display product such as the Maretron DSM250 or Maretron N2KAnalyzer software. Refer to the user’s manual of the particular product that will be used for configuring the TLM100 as these manuals provide detailed instruction on configuration procedures. -
Page 18: Figure 8 - Troubleshooting Guide
Figure 8 – Troubleshooting Guide If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact Maretron Technical Support (refer to Section 7 for contact information). Page 14... -
Page 19: Technical Specifications
6 Technical Specifications Specifications Parameter Value Comment Accuracy ±2% Resolution ±1% Number of Tank Types Fuel, Fresh Water, Waste Water, Live Well, Oil, etc. Number of Tanks per Tank Type 16 Tanks per Tank Type Numbered 0-15 40” (1.02m) Maximum Tank Depth 2”... -
Page 20: Technical Support
Conducted, Radiated, Supply, and ESD per IEC 60945-10 Safety Precautions Dangerous Voltage, Electromagnetic Radio Frequency per IEC 60945-12 7 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... -
Page 21: Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty
Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the TLM100 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of original purchase. If within the applicable period any such products shall be proved to Maretron’s satisfaction to fail to meet the above limited warranty, such products shall be repaired or replaced at Maretron’s option. - Page 22 TLM100 User’s Manual This page intentionally left blank Page 18 Revision 1.5...
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Page 23: Appendix A - Nmea 2000 Interfacing
Appendix A – NMEA 2000 ® Interfacing ® TLM100 NMEA 2000 Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs PGN 127505 – Fluid Level The TLM100 uses this PGN to indicate the attached tank’s fluid instance, fluid type, fluid level, and tank capacity. Field 1: Fluid Instance – This field is used to identify the tank number and ranges between 0 and 15.
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