Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron Run Indicator Module (RIM100). Maretron has designed and built your RIM100 to the highest standards for years of dependable and accurate service. Maretron’s RIM100 monitors both AC and DC electrical circuits and reports, over an NMEA ® 2000 network, whether or not the electrical circuit is energized and running.
5. Configure the RIM100 (Section 2.5) 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box containing the Maretron RIM100, you should find the following items: 1 – RIM100 – Run Indicator Module 1 – Parts Bag containing 4 Stainless Steel Mounting Screws 1 –...
® ® NMEA 2000 network using a Maretron NMEA 2000 cable (or compatible cable) by connecting the female end of the cable to the RIM100 (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.
RIM100 User's Manual Figure 2 – NMEA 2000 2.4.2 Monitored Load Connections The RIM100 monitored load connections are made by connecting to the 12-pin terminal strip on the top of the unit. First, remove the four screws at the corners of the unit detaching the splash guard from the unit.
WARNING: The voltages present on AC circuits can cause electrocution. Before making any electrical connections to the RIM100, ensure that power is removed from all AC circuits that will be connected to the RIM100. Only restore AC power after all connections have been made to the RIM100 and the splash guard has been re-installed.
There are several configurable items within the RIM100, which are detailed in the remainder of this section. You configure the RIM100 using a Maretron DSM250 display or other NMEA 2000 unit that is capable of configuring the RIM100. Please refer to the Maretron DSM250 User’s Manual for details. 2.5.1 Device Instance ®...
Maretron N2KView Vessel Monitoring System and the Maretron DSM250 display. The label will let you assign an easy-to-remember text label (example: “Forward Bilge Pump”) to make it easy for you to identify the device being monitored.
4 Troubleshooting If you notice unexpected operation of the Maretron RIM100, 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 6 for contact information).
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.
Solar Radiation Corrosion (Salt Mist) Electromagnetic Emission Electromagnetic Immunity Safety Precautions 6 Technical Support If you require technical support for Maretron products, you can reach us in any of the following ways: Telephone: World Wide Web: Page 10 Exposed -25°C to 55°C -40°C to 70°C...
® ® 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 5 – Mounting Surface Template Revision 1.0 Page 11...
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.
Appendix A – NMEA 2000 ® RIM100 NMEA 2000 Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs PGN 127501 – Binary Switch Bank Status The RIM100 uses this PGN to transmit the state of each of the connected switch inputs Field 1: Indicator Bank Instance – This field identifies the particular switch bank to which this PGN applies.