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- Page 1 ® ® USB100 NMEA 2000® / NMEA 0183 Gateway User’s Manual Revision 1.4 Copyright © 2009 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N 23rd Av. #10 Phoenix, AZ 85021 http://www.maretron.com Maretron Manual Part #: M000601 Revision 1.4 Page i...
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Page 2: Revision History
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) Updated to correspond to FW Version 1.7.1 Updated mechanical drawings and measurements in technical specifications to match new (black) product enclosure Added description of translations of the following PGN’s: 127488, 127489, 127505,... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Figure 4 – Mounting Surface Template ................... 15 Table of Tables Table 1 – NMEA 2000® to NMEA 0183 Sentence Translations ..........8 Table 2 – NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000® Translations .............. 11 Table of Appendices Appendix A –... - Page 4 USB100 User’s Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page iv Revision 1.4...
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Page 5: Introduction
1 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
USB100 User’s Manual 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box containing the Maretron USB100, you should find the following items: 1 – USB100 NMEA 2000® to NMEA 0183 Gateway 4 – Mounting Screws 1 – USB100 Driver / Support Software CD 1 –... - 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. Now, a screen appears allowing you to confirm the installation options you have selected and initiate the installation process.
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Page 9: Choosing A Mounting Location
® ® You will now see status screens that indicate the progress of the installation. After the installation is complete, a screen appears which indicates successful completion of the installation. Click the “Finish” button to complete the installation process. 2.3 Choosing a Mounting Location The USB100 can be mounted in any location and in any orientation;... -
Page 10: Mounting The Usb100
Figure 1 – Mounting the USB100 2.5 Connecting the USB100 The Maretron USB100 provides a connection to an NMEA 2000® interface through a connector that can be found on the end of the device (see Figure 2). Figure 2 – USB100 Interface Connector Page 6 Revision 1.4... -
Page 11: Checking Connections
(male) to the NMEA 2000® network in the same manner. The USB100 is designed such that you can plug or unplug it from an NMEA 2000® network while the power to the network is connected or disconnected. Please follow recommended practices for installing NMEA 2000®... -
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
4. A list of checkboxes representing possible NMEA 0183 translations from the selected NMEA 2000® PGN will appear on the right hand side of the window. Sentence types with check boxes selected will be generated when the selected NMEA 2000® PGN is received. -
Page 14: Gwutilities Status Messages
PC and converting the sentences to NMEA 2000® PGNs for subsequent display by NMEA 2000® devices. For example, when a PC charting system is in the process of navigating to a waypoint, it is capable of transmitting certain navigational sentences such that external equipment can display “rolling road”... -
Page 15: Maintenance
• Ensure that the unit is mounted securely and cannot be moved relative to the mounting surface. If the unit is loose, tighten the mounting screws. • Check the security of the cable connected to the NMEA 2000® and USB interfaces and tighten if necessary. -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
IEC 61162-3 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment & Systems IEC 60945 FCC and CE Mark Electromagnetic Compatibility Translated Data Types (NMEA 2000® to NMEA 0183) – See Appendix A for Details Description Data Types Battery Monitor Voltage, Current, Temperature Compass... - 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...
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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. Figure 4 – Mounting Surface Template Revision 1.4 Page 15... -
Page 20: Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty
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. - Page 21 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 0183 Sentence 126992 –...
- Page 22 USB100 User’s Manual PGN 127251 (Rate of Turn) The NMEA 2000® Rate of Turn PGN is translated to the ROT NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Rate of Turn as shown in the following table. NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 0183 Sentence 127251 – Rate of Turn ROT –...
- Page 23 Percent Engine Load Percent Eng. Torque(%) Percent Engine Torque PGN 127505 (Fluid Level) The NMEA 2000® Fluid Level PGN is translated to the XDR NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Transducer Measurement as shown in the following table. NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 0183 Sentence 127505 –...
- Page 24 USB100 User’s Manual PGN 128259 (Speed) The NMEA 2000® Speed PGN is translated to the VBW NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Dual Ground / Water Speed and the VHW NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Water Speed and Heading as shown in the following table.
- Page 25 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 26 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 27 ® ® 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 0183 Sentence 129033 – Time & Date ZDA –...
- Page 28 USB100 User’s Manual 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. NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 0183 Sentence 129540 –...
- Page 29 ® ® 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 30 Note 4: Transmitted as “ENV_INSIDE_H” or “ENV_OUTSIDE_H” depending on the contents of the 130311 PGN. PGN 130576 (Small Craft Status) The NMEA 2000® Small Craft Status PGN is translated to the XDR NMEA 0183 sentence entitled Transducer Measurement as shown in the following table. NMEA 2000 PGN NMEA 0183 Sentence 130576 –...
- Page 31 ® ® 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 2000 PGN RMB –...
- Page 32 USB100 User’s Manual NMEA 0183 Sentence NMEA 2000 PGN RMB – Recommended Min. Nav. Info. 129285 – Navigation – Route/WP Info Field # Description Field # Description Data Status Start RPS# Cross Track Error nItems Direction to Steer Data Base ID...
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