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EMS100 User’s Manual Revision History Revision Description Original document Added information on tachometer connection Added factory default number of flywheel teeth Added information on which fields of transmitted PGN’s are populated Page ii Revision 1.1...
Maretron has designed and built your engine monitoring system to the highest standards for years of reliable, dependable, and accurate service. The EMS100 plugs directly into engine wiring harnesses (through the use of a Maretron wiring harness, purchased separately) and converts analog signals such as water temperature and ®...
5. Configure the EMS100 Engine Monitoring System (Section 2.5) 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box containing the Maretron EMS100, you should find the following items. • 1 – EMS100 Engine Monitoring System • 1 – EMS100 User’s Manual •...
You connect the EMS100 using a Maretron wiring harness (available separately) which is designed for a particular type of engine. One end of the Maretron wiring harness has two 12- pin Deutsch connectors which plug into the two connectors on the end of the EMS100 product enclosure.
Figure 2 – NMEA 2000 Connector Face Views 2.4.2 Checking Connections Once the engine harness connections to the Maretron EMS100 have been completed and the ® engine harness has been connected to the NMEA 2000 bus, supply power to the engine and check to see that engine information is being properly transmitted by observing an appropriate display.
® ® • Triple Engines: Port Engine = 0, Starboard Engine = 1, Center Engine =2 2.5.2 Drive Trim Gauge Type The EMS100 comes from the factory preprogrammed with the characteristics of drive trim gauge types for supported engines. If the EMS100 is used with an analog drive trim gauge, you must select the correct type of gauge for this setting in order for the data to be displayed correctly.
EMS100 User’s Manual 2.5.8 Oil Pressure Gauge Type The EMS100 comes from the factory preprogrammed with the characteristics of oil pressure gauge types for supported engines. If the EMS100 is used with an analog oil pressure gauge, you must select the correct type of gauge for this setting in order for the data to be displayed correctly.
EMS100 when it was shipped from the factory. 3 Maintenance Regular maintenance is important to ensure continued proper operation of the Maretron EMS100. Perform the following tasks periodically: • Clean the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners as they may remove paint or markings or may corrode the EMS100 enclosure or seals.
EMS100 User’s Manual 4 Troubleshooting If you notice unexpected operation of the Maretron EMS100, follow the troubleshooting procedures in this section to remedy simple problems. If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact Maretron Technical Support (refer to Section 0 for contact information).
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® ® EMS100, as this will automatically void the warranty. If service is required, please return the unit to an authorized Maretron service location. Revision 1.1 Page 9...
EMS100 User’s Manual 5 Technical Specifications As Maretron is constantly improving its products, all specifications are subject to change without notice. Maretron products are designed to be accurate and reliable; however, they should be used only as aids to navigation and not as a replacement for traditional navigation aids and techniques.
Conducted, Radiated, Supply, and ESD per IEC 60945-10 Safety Precautions Dangerous Voltage, Electromagnetic Radio Frequency per IEC 60945-12 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...
EMS100 User’s Manual Installation Template Please check the dimensions before using the following diagram as a template for drilling the mounting holes because the printing process may have distorted the dimensions. 4.0” Figure 3 – Mounting Surface Template Page 12 Revision 1.1...
Maretron’s option, of any product not meeting the above limited warranty and which is returned to Maretron; or if Maretron is unable to deliver a replacement that is free from defects in materials or workmanship, Purchaser’s payment for such product will be refunded.
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® ® ® Appendix A – NMEA 2000 Interfacing Note: For integer values, the most positive three values are reserved; e.g., for 8-bit unsigned integers, the values 0xFD, 0xFE, 0xFF are reserved, and for 8-bit signed integers, the values 0x7D, 0x7E, 0x7F are reserved.
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EMS100 User’s Manual 6: Fuel Rate – (16-bit signed integer) This field indicates the fuel consumption rate of the engine in units of 0.0001 cubic meters / hour. The EMS100 does not provide a value for this field. 7: Total Engine Hours – (32-bit unsigned integer) This field indicates the cumulative runtime of the engine in units of 1 second.
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® ® Bit 6: Neutral Start Protect - The EMS100 always transmits a value of 0 for this field. Bit 7: Engine Shutting Down - The EMS100 always transmits a value of 0 for this field. Bit 8-15: These bits are reserved and should be masked when read 13: Percent Engine Load –...
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