General; Introduction; Firmware Revision; Features - Maretron TLA100 User Manual

1 General

1.1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron Tank Level Adapter (TLA100). Maretron has
designed and built your adapter to the highest standards for years of reliable, dependable, and
accurate service.
The TLA100 is used to adapt commercially available tank senders to the NMEA 2000
network. This allows you to observe tank levels anywhere on the vessel where there is an
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NMEA 2000 compatible display such as the Maretron DSM200. The TLA100 is compatible
with both the American standard (240-33 ohm) and the European standard (10-180 ohm)
resistive senders and in fact, the TLA100 can be calibrated for any resistive sender with
resistance values between 0 and 300 ohms. Unlike most tank senders that only work with
rectangular tanks, the TLA100 can be calibrated for irregular tank shapes so you know the true
level of your tanks. You can also use the TLA100 with analog gauges so you don't have to get
rid of existing gauges to enjoy the advantages of digitally networked information.
The Maretron TLA100 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. Please read carefully and follow
these instructions for installation, calibration, and usage of the Maretron TLA100 in order to
ensure optimal performance.

1.2 Firmware Revision

This manual corresponds to TLA100 firmware revision 1.5.

1.3 Features

The Maretron TLA100 has the following features.
• NMEA 2000
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• Adapts American standard (240-30 ohm) resistive senders to NMEA 2000
• Adapts European standard (10-180 ohm) resistive senders to NMEA 2000
• Can be Calibrated for any Resistive Sender Ranging from 0-300 Ohms or 300-0 Ohms
• Accommodates Irregularly Shaped Tanks with 16 Point Calibration
• 16 Programmable Tank Types Including Fuel, Fresh Water, Waste Water, Live Well
• Programmable Tank Number(s) Up to 16 per Tank Type
• Programmable Tank Capacity
• Works Alongside of Analog Gauges
• Can be Used Standalone Without Analog Gauges
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