Maretron USB100 User Manual

Nmea 2000 / nmea 0183 gateway

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USB100
NMEA 2000
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User's Manual
Revision 1.2
Copyright © 2005 Maretron, LLC All Rights Reserved
Maretron, LLC
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9034 N. 23
Ave #13
Phoenix, AZ 85021-7850
http://www.maretron.com
Maretron Manual Part #: M000601
Revision 1.2
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  • Page 1 ® ® USB100 NMEA 2000 / NMEA 0183 Gateway ® User’s Manual Revision 1.2 Copyright © 2005 Maretron, LLC All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLC 9034 N. 23 Ave #13 Phoenix, AZ 85021-7850 http://www.maretron.com Maretron Manual Part #: M000601 Revision 1.2 Page i www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    USB100 User’s Manual Revision History Revision Description Original document. Updated to correspond to FW Version 1.5 Added description for configuration by DSM200 ® Added description of translations from NMEA 0183 sentences to NMEA 2000 PGNs (2.6.3, Appendix B) Page ii Revision 1.2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Technical Support ......................14 Installation Template ......................15 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty.................16 Table of Figures Figure 1 – Mounting the USB100 ....................6 Figure 2 – USB100 Interface Connector..................6 ® Figure 3 – NMEA 2000 Connector Face Views ............... 7 Figure 4 –...
  • Page 4 USB100 User’s Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page iv Revision 1.2 www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron USB100 NMEA 2000 / NMEA 0183 Gateway. Maretron has designed and built your gateway to the highest standards for years of dependable and accurate service. Maretron’s USB100 is a gateway for bridging USB equipment using NMEA 0183 sentences –...
  • Page 6: Installation

    If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Maretron. 2.2 Software Installation In order to use the USB100 with a PC running Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP, you must first install the software on the provided “USB100 Driver / Support Software CD”.
  • Page 7 ® ® The next screen gives you the opportunity to specify the installation directory for the GWUtilities program. The default selection should be acceptable for most installations. If desired, select a different installation directory. Finally, click the button marked “Next” to continue the installation process.
  • Page 8 USB100 User’s Manual The following screen allows you the opportunity to create an icon for the GWUtilities program on your desktop or in the Quick Launch bar. If you wish, select one or both of these options. Then, click the button marked “Next” to continue.
  • Page 9: Choosing A Mounting Location

    The maximum legal length of a USB cable is 5 meters (16’ 5”) so the USB100 should be mounted within this distance of the computer. If the distance between the USB100 and the computer is greater than 5 meters, a USB hub or USB extender must be used.
  • Page 10: Mounting The Usb100

    USB100 User’s Manual 2.4 Mounting the USB100 Attach the USB100 securely to the vessel using the included brass mounting screws or other fasteners as shown in Figure 1 below. Figure 1 – Mounting the USB100 2.5 Connecting the USB100 ®...
  • Page 11: Checking Connections

    Maretron NMEA 2000 cable (or compatible cable) by connecting the female end of the cable to the USB100 (note the key on the male connector and keyway on the female connector). Be sure the cable is connected securely and that the collar on the cable connector is tightened firmly.
  • Page 12: Gwutilities Configuration Program

    2.6.1.1 GWUtilities Configuration Program 2.6.1.1.1 What is GWUtilities? GWUtilities is a program that allows a user to configure Maretron gateway products. Normally, the translations programmed into the gateway at the factory should be satisfactory, but a particular application may require that some of the normally enabled translations be disabled.
  • Page 13: How To Use Gwutilities

    Select the serial port to which the gateway is connected with the "Gateway Serial Port" selector. For USB connected gateways, you can determine the port to which the gateway is connected by opening the "Device Manager" and opening "Ports (COM & LPT)" and observing the ports labeled "Maretron NMEA 2000 USB Gateway". ® ®...
  • Page 14: Gwutilities Status Messages

    The easiest way to configure these translations is with an attached Maretron DSM200 Multi-function Graphic Display unit. Please refer to the DSM200 User’s Manual for details on how to configure device selection on a USB100 or copy device selection settings from a DSM200 to a USB100.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    USB100 will expose the sensitive electronic components to adverse environmental conditions that may render the unit inoperative. Please do not open the USB100, as this will automatically void the warranty. If service is required, please return the unit to an authorized Maretron service location.
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    USB100 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.
  • Page 17 ® ® ® NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs) Description PGN # PGN Name Default Rate Response to Requested PGNs 126464 PGN List (Transmit and Receive) 126996 Product Information 126998 Configuration Information Protocol PGNs 059392 ISO Acknowledge 059904 ISO Request 060416 ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management...
  • Page 18: Technical Support

    Conducted, Radiated, Supply, and ESD per IEC 60945-10 Safety Precautions Dangerous Voltage, Electromagnetic Radio Frequency per IEC 60945-12 6 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 19: Installation Template

    ® ® 7 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. 2.35” 3.90” Figure 4 – Mounting Surface Template Revision 1.2 Page 15 www.busse-yachtshop.de | info@busse-yachtshop.de...
  • Page 20: Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty

    8 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the USB100 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...
  • Page 21: Appendix A - Nmea 2000

    ® ® Appendix A ® NMEA 2000 PGN to NMEA 0183 Sentence Translations PGN 126992 (System Time) ® The NMEA 2000 System Time PGN is translated to the ZDA NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Time & Date as shown in the following table. NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 0183 Sentence...
  • Page 22 Always Transmitted as “A” Reserved PGN 127257 (Attitude) ® The NMEA 2000 Attitude PGN is translated to a Maretron proprietary NMEA 0183 sentence as shown in the following table. NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN...
  • Page 23 ® ® PGN 128259 (Speed) ® The NMEA 2000 Speed PGN is translated to the VBW NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Dual Ground / Water Speed as shown in the following table. NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 0183 Sentence NMEA 0183 Sentence...
  • Page 24 USB100 User’s Manual PGN 129026 (COG & SOG, Rapid Update) ® The NMEA 2000 COG & SOG, Rapid Update PGN is translated to the VTG NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Course Over Ground and Ground Speed as shown in the following table. Note that the VTG sentence “Mode Indicator”...
  • Page 25 ® ® PGN 129029 (GNSS Position Data) ® The NMEA 2000 GNSS Position Data PGN is translated to either the GGA NMEA 0183 sentence entitled GPS Fix Data as shown in the previous section or it is translated to the GNS NMEA 0183 sentence entitled GNSS Fix Data depending on the state of field 7 of the PGN.
  • Page 26 USB100 User’s Manual PGN 129033 (Time & Date) ® The NMEA 2000 Time & Date PGN is translated to the ZDA NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Time & Date as shown in the following table. NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN...
  • Page 27 ® ® PGN 129540 (GNSS Sats in View) ® The NMEA 2000 GNSS Sats in View PGN is translated to the GSV NMEA 0183 sentence entitled GNSS Satellites in View as shown in the following table. NM EA 2000 PG N NM EA 2000 PG N NM EA 0183 Sent ence NM EA 0183 Sent ence...
  • Page 28 USB100 User’s Manual PGN 130306 (Wind Data) ® The NMEA 2000 Wind Data PGN is translated to either the MWD NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Wind Direction and Speed or it is translated to the MWV NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Wind Speed & Angle depending on the state of field 4 of the PGN.
  • Page 29 ® ® Appendix B ® NMEA 0183 Sentence to NMEA 2000 PGN Translations RMB (Recommended Minimum Navigation Information) ® The RMB sentence is translated into three different NMEA 2000 PGNs as shown in the following tables. NMEA 0183 Sentence NMEA 0183 Sentence NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 0183 Sentence...
  • Page 30 USB100 User’s Manual NMEA 0183 Sentence NMEA 0183 Sentence NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 0183 Sentence NMEA 0183 Sentence NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 2000 PGN RMB – – – – Recommended Min. Nav. Info. Recommended Min. Nav. Info.

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