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ALBACOMBI
ANALOGUE TO NMEA2000 CONVERTER
USER MANUAL (ENGLISH)
V1.0.6 REV. JANUARY 2023
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  • Page 1 ALBACOMBI ANALOGUE TO NMEA2000 CONVERTER USER MANUAL (ENGLISH) V1.0.6 REV. JANUARY 2023 Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/@albacombi Website Blog: https://www.albacombi.com/blog/...
  • Page 2 The AlbaCombi has been certified to comply with the European directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EN60945) and is appropriately CE marked. Operation of the unit should be in conjunction with appropriate CE approved shielded connectors and cabling used in accordance with the CE directive EN60945. Any EMC related issues should be reported to Emmi Network S.L.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Power Supply input of AlbaCombi ................9 NME2000 Minimum Network Requirements ............. 9 2. Installation & Configuration ....................9 2.1 First Start and IP Configuration and AlbaCombi Web-Interface ........10 2.1.1 For Windows ......................10 2.1.2 For Mac ........................14 3.
  • Page 4 6. Hardware Test Mode and Setup mode ................53 7. Firmware Update ........................ 56 8. Connecting two or more AlbaCombi units ................57 9. How to visualize AlbaCombi to your Tablet or Smartphone ..........57 10. Basic Configurations ......................59 11. Troubleshooting ........................ 60...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    The unit has been designed to connect in parallel to an existing gauge, so existing instruments can still be used. The AlbaCombi can be used to get engine data, tank levels, alarm status, generic pressure, and temperature indications from any 4-20mA sensor.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    1.1 Specifications IMPORTANT: In older versions of AlbaCombi maximum Voltage allowed to power supply the AlbaCombi was 9-18V DC. If you have any doubts to know which version, do you have, please contact us...

  • Page 7: Pgns Supported

    1.2 PGNs Supported The Alba-Combi will convert all those channels to temperature, pressure, voltage, tank levels, current, engine status, etc. You will be able to use that information to populate all the available 15 NMEA2000 PGNs. PGN 127488 – Engine Parameters, Rapid Update (2) PGN 127489 –...

  • Page 8: Din Rail Mounting

    1.3 Din Rail Mounting Requirements: A top hat rail, type EN 50 022 or a G section rail, type EN 50 035. Mounting using a different rail type or an alternative mounting kit may breach the terms and conditions of the guarantee.

  • Page 9: Nmea2000 Cable Connection

    1.4 NMEA2000 Cable Connection Normal connection with a NMEA2000 Spur Cable Protective braid Data: Blue: NET-H (CAN-H) White: NET-L (CAN-L) Feed: Red: NET-S. Positive Feed +V Black: NET-C. Common Feed -V External protective braiding...
  • Page 10 For Raymarine SeatalkNG Network you can use the following: Connection with a stripped cable SeatalkNG Cable (Raymarine N2K cable). You can use the SeatalkNG Spur Cable (ref: A06043), sold separately . With you can connect directly...
  • Page 11 Connection alternatives for NMEA Networks Reference Actisense A2K-PMW-M (sold separately) Spur Connector NMEA2000 Male Connection with the accessory A2K-PMW-M (sold separately), easier to connect.

  • Page 12: Nmea2000 Networks

    1.5 NMEA2000 Networks NMEA 2000 devices will only communicate with each other when connected to a powered and correctly terminated NMEA 2000 network. All networks need to be powered and terminated correctly to allow data to be reliably transmitted on the network. T-Pieces are needed to connect each device to the network. Additional cable lengths can be used between any of the connectors to extend the length of the network.

  • Page 13: Power Supply Input Of Albacombi

    We can supply all these parts, but are sold separately. 2. Installation & Configuration Select mounting location: Ensure the AlbaCombi can be mounted in a suitable and dry location relative to the NMEA2000 bus and the senders or gauges. Connect to the NMEA2000 network...

  • Page 14: First Start And Ip Configuration And Albacombi Web-Interface

    2.1 First Start and IP Configuration and AlbaCombi Web-Interface 2.1.1 For Windows AlbaCombi must be configurated in the AlbaCombi Web-Interface. To get inside the AlbaCombi Web-Interface you must be well configured your computer IP address and check that the computer and the AlbaCombi are working in the same network.
  • Page 15 3) Select Properties Select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 4) Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
  • Page 16 192.168.0.XXX. The third value could any from 0 to 255, excluding the value 50 which is the IP of the AlbaCombi. AlbaCombi works by default in the IP 192.168.0.50 Subnet mask: The subnet mask between the device that you are trying to connect to needs to be the same as your PC.
  • Page 17 You will see something like this, and you will see your computer IP address in the IPv4. In our case 192.168.0.10 Now, with power supply in the AlbaCombi, connect the Ethernet cable between the AlbaCombi and your computer. You will need a standard RJ45 cable.

  • Page 18: For Mac

    Go to your favorite browser (Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari) we recommend Firefox and type the IP 192.168.0.50 Press Enter and you will see the AlbaCombi Web-Interface 2.1.2 For Mac 1) Launch System Preferences from the Apple menu 2) Click on “Network”...
  • Page 19 192.168.0.XXX. The third value could any from 0 to 255, excluding the value 50 which is the IP of the AlbaCombi. AlbaCombi works by default in the IP 192.168.0.50, you can’t use this IP. Subnet mask: The subnet mask between the device that you are trying to connect to needs to be the same as your PC.

  • Page 20: Albacombi Web Interface

    The default configuration is DHCP server disabled and IP address 192.168.0.50. The default NMEA address is 9. Note that if you connect two or more AlbaCombi, you must change the NMEA address, for example: you have two AlbaCombi connected on your NMEA network. One will have the NMEA Address 9 and other will be configured with NMEA Address 10.

  • Page 21: Backup" Option

    3.2 “BACKUP” Option Once you configure everything Channels, Outputs, N2K, Displays and FullView, everything can be saved in a file. Then you can use that file to configure another AlbaCombi units or to recover all your data if needed in your AlbaCombi.

  • Page 22: Rpm Inputs

    3.3.1 RPM Inputs You have the possibility to read the RPMs from 2 engines You must configure all fields for each engine: CONFIGURATION CHANEL  Name: the name of the channel.  Signal from: the only option is “one engine”. ...
  • Page 23 CALIBRATION Also, you can calibrate your own RPM sensor. If you press on “Measured”, the current value of the input will be shown. You can click on “Measured” and see the current value or you can write the theoretical value of the sensor output which corresponds to the measurement. The “Calibrated”...

  • Page 24: Ptc1000 Input

    3.3.2 PTC1000 Input CONFIGURATION CHANEL • Signal from: you can select if the sensor measures the temperature from the engine, battery or it’s a general temperature. It is important to select the correct sensor because otherwise when configuring the corresponding PGN you won’t have the choice to select this parameter, for instance, if you choose Engine, the value will be sent to the NMEA network though the PGN127488 and PGN127489.
  • Page 25 If you press on “Measured” you will see the current value: You can click on RAW and see the current value or you can write the theoretical value of the sensor output corresponding to the measurement. The “Calibrated” button is used to test if your calibration table is correct. Note that you must click on “Save”...

  • Page 26: Voltage Or Resistive Inputs

    Inputs 20,21,22,24,25,26 can be configured in voltage or resistive mode according to your needs. Inputs 29,30,31,33,34,35 can be only configured in voltage. To change between voltage o resistive mode, you have to open the AlbaCombi case, then you will see six switches. Check the yellow squares in the following image.
  • Page 27 In the Channel screen you will see if the input has been configured on voltage or resistive mode.  Signal from: You can select the parameter that the input will measure; engine, battery, general fluid, general temperature, general pressure, switch bank or general fluid.
  • Page 28  Sensor Type: You have some predefined sensors from VDO and FARIA. You can choose a sensor type and make some changes. Also, you can create and calibrate your own sensor. These are the predefined: Engine, Pressure Engine, Temperature Engine, Bit Status Battery, Temperature General Fluid, Fluid Level...
  • Page 29 General Temperature, Temperature General Pressure, Pressure Transmission, Pressure Transmission, Temperature Transmission, Bit Status...

  • Page 30: Calibration Curve Example

    Digital Inputs, Binary  Supply Correction (only on voltage input, not available on resistance mode): IMPORTANT: The supply voltage correction is used when the voltage inputs are used to measure from the gauges (it does not matter the brand), since the voltage that is measured is referenced to the supply voltage.
  • Page 31 You will have to introduce in the Calibration the following values: Measured (Ohms) Calibrated (bar) “Measured” is the reading of the sender, always will be in Ohms (Resistive senders) or in Voltage (Voltage Senders). “Calibrated”, will be the value you want, in this case we want the pressure in bars. Use the symbols “+”...
  • Page 32 We could take four measurements can be taken, with the rod at 0%, rod at 25%, rod at 50% and rod at 100%. Rod at 0%, we press “Measured” button in AlbaCombi web interface, and we get value 1.17 volts Then rod at 25% we get 2.87volts Then rod at 50% we get 4 volts Then rod at 100% we get 4.87 volts...
  • Page 33 Then we will add the 2.87 in the second “Measured” cell, we know that 25% are 0.5 bar, we will set 0.5 in the Calibrated cell And so, on Now you have your sensor calibrated!

  • Page 34: Shunt Input

    3.3.4 Shunt Input The shunt is a sensor that measures the load or unload current in a battery, and it must have the right dimensions to stand the maximum current it supposed to measure.
  • Page 35 • Signal from: This parameter can only be obtained from the battery, therefore, will be the only option in the drop-down. • Physic Variable: the only option is current. • Units: mA or A • Limits high and low: these limits will be used to set an alarm. •...

  • Page 36: Voltage Inputs

    3.3.5 Voltage Inputs Inputs 29,30,31,33,34,35 can be only configured in voltage.  Signal from: You can select the parameter that the input will measure engine, battery, general fluid, general temperature, general pressure, switch bank or general fluid. Signal from Physic Variable Rotation Rate Pressure Engine Tilt...

  • Page 37: Output" Option

    For example, we give you the link of two compatible relays for the AlbaCombi, one to work at 12Vdc and other for 24Vdc: 24Vdc:https://www.phoenixcontact.com/online/portal/es?uri=pxc-oc-...

  • Page 38: N2K" Option

    Name: please write down the alarm’s name  Output Type: you have 3 options: Manual: You can switch on/off the relay NMEA2000: allows to act on a device connected to the NMEA network when the alarm is activated Alarm: the alarm up and down values are only to be configured on screen. Limits high/low: these limits have already been configured in the “Channel Option”.

  • Page 39: Pgn127488 Engine Rapide Update

    Engine Boost: if you have configured a pressure input from engine, please select it.  Tilt/trim: same as before.  Active PGN: If you select this option, the AlbaCombi will send this information through N2K network, and the information will be shown on your multifunction display on board.

  • Page 40: Pgn127489 Engine Parameter Dynamic

     Proceed in the same way with the rest of parameters.  Active PGN: If you select this option, the AlbaCombi will send this information through N2K network and it will be shown on a multifunction display on board.

  • Page 41: Pgn127508 Battery Status

     Range 0 to 250 for valid position fixes.  Voltage: Select the input where you have connected the battery voltage on your AlbaCombi.  Current: Select your shunt input channel.  Temperature: Select the temperature input from battery bank.

  • Page 42: Pgn127505 Fluid Level

    3.5.4 PGN127505 Fluid Level  Instance: this is a very important field when you have two or more level sensors on your vessel, each sensor should be configured with a different instance.  Capacity: (cubic meters) You must define the capacity of your tank. ...

  • Page 43: Pgn130312 Temperature

    3.5.5 PGN130312 Temperature  Instance: this is a very important field if you have two or more temperature sensors on your vessel, each sensor must configure with different instances.  Source: You can select the source type as NMEA standard indicates: ...

  • Page 44: Pgn130314 Pressure

    Actual Value: Select the correct input. Configure AlbaCombi N2K into your Plotter Once you got all your N2K configured in your AlbaCombi web-interface and your AlbaCombi is correctly connected to your N2K network you will be able to visualize these data in your multifunction display.
  • Page 45 First, we go to “Configuration” and the option “Network”. We will see that the AlbaCombi is present...
  • Page 46 It’s ok, AlbaCombi is detected correctly. Then, we will need to know the name that uses the multifunction display to locate the PGN127505. If we look in the manual guide of the Axiom, we will see that Raymarine called this by name...
  • Page 47 This is the name we will have to search in the Dashboard in the multifunction display We go to “Dashboard” We can create a new page or use the default dashboar pages. In the example we work in a new page.
  • Page 48 We keep press in a blank area and we will have the option to “Edit” It will appear the following possible data We know that is will be in Fuel Option, press “Fuel” and then All Tanks...
  • Page 49 In All Tanks, we will what we are looking for, “Total fuel” we can visualize in % or in liters It’s done! As you can see, we have same value in the multifunction display, in the web-interface and also in the analogue gauge...

  • Page 51: Displays" Option

    In this option you will configure the parameters to monitoring in the FullView Option. Select the first display to configure it:  Select Measurement: You will choose any input that you had connected to AlbaCombi  Title: Display name, you will see underneath the gauge.
  • Page 52 Display:  Activate Full-View: If you select this option, you will see the parameter in the full screen option from AlbaCombi.  Alarms zone: It is important to set the alarm values as it will define the scale limits on your display.

  • Page 53: Fullview" Option

    3.7 “FULLVIEW” Option The default page of AlbaCombi will be displayed as shown below. All displays that you have configured before will be displayed. This option can work in parallel to a NMEA display. You can view this data in NMEA display installed in your boat, and also from any device connected to the same Ethernet network as the AlbaCombi internet-based page.

  • Page 55: Tacho Inputs

    4.2 Alternator Connect the ‘w’ connection of the alternator to the AlbaCombi RPM positive input of the AlbaCombi (input (input 5 or 6). C onnect GND input of the alternator to the input 4 4.3 Hall Effect and Electronic Pulse Senders Connect the signal line of the sender to the positive input on the AlbaCombi.

  • Page 56: Sensor 4 To 20Ma Sensors

    5. Sensor 4 to 20mA sensors You may even interface 4 to 20mA sensors just adding a 250 ohms, 1% tolerance resistor and then create a calibration table with two points, 1 and 5 volts that will correspond with the maximum and minimum values of the sensor.

  • Page 57: Hardware Test Mode And Setup Mode

    6. Hardware Test Mode and Setup mode Open the case of the AlbaCombi (watch the following video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVViYz6eIQA Locate the switches behind the blue square in the following image: Work mode (by default): Two switches in Upwards position (like in the previous image)
  • Page 58 Hardware Test Mode: Switch Switch nº1 nº2 ON (up) (down) Important: Press Reset Button Useful to check all inputs and verify all of them are working. You will see the values taken by the Albacombi which work as a multimeter.
  • Page 59 Setup Mode: Switch Switch nº1 nº2 (up) (down) Important: Press Reset Button Press the option Firmware Update...

  • Page 60: Firmware Update

    7. Firmware Update If you have the firmware version 2.0 we don’t recommend to update your AlbaCombi. This is a stable version. IMPORTANT: YOU HAVE MAKE THIS PROCESS IN FIREFOX BROWSER, DON’T MAKE THIS PROCESS IN CHROME BROWSER. If you don’t have it installed, please install, you can download here: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/...

  • Page 61: Connecting Two Or More Albacombi Units

    AlbaCombi units. You only will have to stablish one single IP for each AlbaCombi. For that, first you must connect one albacombi and go to GENERAL and stablish the IP 192.168.0.51 and press buttons save and then reset.
  • Page 62 192.168.0.XXX (where XXX could be 1 to 255, excluding the 50 which is the IP of your AlbaCombi). For example, you can establish: 192.168.0.170 and subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 4) Go to your favorite browser and write the IP of the albacombi, 192.168.0.50 and you will see the web-interface.

  • Page 63: Basic Configurations

    10. Basic Configurations...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    11. Troubleshooting The only problem we have been informed by some people becomes when they have tried to update the firmware of the AlbaCombi from latest versions of Chrome and the unit gets freeze in the following screen: You can solve this following the next guide:...

  • Page 65: Company Information

    46701 GANDIA, VALENCIA SPAIN info@emminet.com www.albacombi.com No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the copyright owner. The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in methodology, design and manufacturing.

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