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    Revision 1.0 Page i ® ® DCM100 DC Monitor User’s Manual Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2008 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N. 23 rd Ave #10 Phoenix, AZ 85021-7850 http://www.maretron.com Maretron Manual Part #: M000026 ...

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    DCM100 User’s Manual Page ii Revision 1.0 Revision History Revision Description 1.0 Original document ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 3

    Revision 1.0 Page iii ® ® Table of Contents 1  Introduc tion .................................................................................................................. ......... 1  1.1  Firmware Revi sion .................................................................................................... 1  1.2  DCM100 Feat ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 4

    DCM100 User’s Manual Page iv Revision 1.0 4.3  Battery C apacity ..................................................................................................... 10  4.4  Battery Ty pes ......................................................................................................... 10  4.5  Battery Safety Precauti ons ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 5

    Revision 1.0 Page 1 ® ® 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Ma retron DC Monitor (DCM100). Maretron has designed and built your DC monitor to the highest st andards for years of dependable and accurate service. Maretron’s DCM100 is a device which monitors DC power sources or batteries and outputs information about these sourc ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 6

    DCM100 User’s Manual Page 2 Revision 1.0 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box contai ning the Maretron DCM100, y ou should find the followin g items: 1 – DCM100 – DC Monitor 1 – DC Current Sensor with 5 ft. long cable (Part # LEMHTA200-S) (outer cable covering grey) 1 – Battery Temperature Sensor with 5 ft. long cab ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 7

    Revision 1.0 Page 3 ® ® 2.3 Mounting the DCM100 Attach the DCM100 securely to the vessel using the included stainless steel mounting screws or other fasteners as shown in Figure 1 below . Figure 1 – Mounting the DCM100 2.4 Connecting the DCM100 The DCM100 requires two electrical connec tions as shown in . Refer to Section 2.4.1 for making the N ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 8

    DCM100 User’s Manual Figure 2 – NMEA 2000 ® Connector Face Views 2.4.2 Connecting the DC power and Sensor Connections The DCM100’s DC Power and sens or connections are made by connecting to the 12-pin terminal strip on the top of the uni t. First, remove the four screw s at the corners of the unit securing the splash guard to the unit. On th ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 9

    Revision 1.0 Page 5 ® ® e. Disconnect the wire from the positive termina l of the battery or other DC source that is being monitored and place it through the hol e in the Current Sens or such that the arrow on the Current Sensor points towards the battery or DC source. Then, reattach the wire to the positive terminal of the battery or other DC so ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 10

    DCM100 User’s Manual Page 6 Revision 1.0 Period, 17) Zero Current Threshold, 18) Manual ly Set Battery to 100%, 19) Current Sensor Zero Offset Calibration, and 20) NMEA 2000 PGN Enable/Disable. 2.5.1 Instance Selection NMEA 2000 ® provides a unique engine instance for ea ch DC power source on a vess el. You configure the DCM100 using a Maretr on ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 11

    Revision 1.0 Page 7 ® ® 2.5.4.3 Equalization You may indicate here whether or not the battery supports equalization. This is used only for reporting over the NMEA 2000 network. Ava ilable choices are “Supported” and “Not Supported”. 2.5.4.4 Temperature Coefficient The capacity of a battery generally increases with increasing temperat ure. ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 12

    DCM100 User’s Manual Page 8 Revision 1.0 available, you can set this par ameter to the estimated battery temperature, between -25°C and 125°C. 2.5.4.11 Time Remaining Floor The DCM100 calculates the time , given the current being dischar ged from the battery, before the battery becomes discharged. By def ault, the DCM100 considers a battery to ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 13

    Revision 1.0 Page 9 ® ® 3.1 Parameters Common to DC Sources and Batteries The parameters in this section are transmitt ed regardless of the “ DC Type” selected (see Section 2.5.3 for details). 3.1.1 Battery Voltage This parameter indicates the voltage pr esent across the battery terminals. 3.1.2 Battery Current This parameter indicates the vo ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 14

    DCM100 User’s Manual Page 10 Revision 1.0 4 Background 4.1 Why Monitor Batteries? The lifetime and storage capacity of batteries can be greatly affected by the way in which they are used. Discharging a battery excessively or under-charging or over-charging a battery can ruin it. A battery monitor can help you moni tor and adjust your batte ry usa ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 15

    Revision 1.0 Page 11 ® ® 4.5 Battery Safety Precautions 1. Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases during operation. Make sure that the area around the batteries is well-ventilated. Ne ver allow flames or sparks near a battery. 2. Wear clothing and eye protec tion when working with batteries. If battery acid comes into contact with your skin ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 16

    DCM100 User’s Manual Page 12 Revision 1.0 restated version of the equation, wh ich allows you to calculate t he time to totally discharge a given battery at a given discharge current, follows: ܶൌ ܴ ቀ ஼ ூோ ቁ ௡ , w = the rated battery capacity in Amp-hours, here = the number of hours over whic h the rated battery capacity was calcul ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 17

    Revision 1.0 Page 13 ® ® • Clean the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners as they may remove paint or markings or may corr ode the DCM100 enclosure or seals. • Ensure that the unit is mounted securely an d cannot be moved relative to the mounting surface. If the unit is loos e, tighten the m ounting screws. • Check the secur ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 18

    DCM100 User’s Manual Page 14 Revision 1.0 automatically void the warranty. If service is required, please re turn the unit to an authorized Maretron service location. 8 Technical Specifications As Maretron is constantly impr oving its products, all specificat ions are subject to change without notice. Maretron products are designed to be accurate ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 19

    Revision 1.0 Page 15 ® ® Environmental Parameter Value IEC 60954 Classification Exposed Degree of Protection IP64 Operating Temperature -25°C to 55°C Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C Relative Humidity 93%RH @40° per IEC60945-8.2 Vibration 2-13.2Hz @ ±1mm, 13.2- 100Hz @ 7m/s2 pe r IEC 60945-8.7 Rain and Spray 12.5mm Nozzle @ 100liters/min f ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 20

    DCM100 User’s Manual 10 Installation Template Please check the dimensions before using the fo llowing diagram as a template for drilling the mounting holes because the printing proc ess may have distorted the dimensions. Figure 3 – Mounting Surface Template Page 16 Revision 1.0 ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 21

    Revision 1.0 Page 17 ® ® 11 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the DCM100 to be free from defects in material s and workmanship for t wo (2) years from the date of original purchase. If within the applicable per iod any such products sh all be proved to Maretron’s satisfaction to fail to meet the above lim ited warranty, such ...

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    Revision 1.0 Appendix A – NMEA 2000 Interfacing Page A1 ® ® Appendix A – NMEA 2000 ® Interfacing DCM100 NMEA 2000 ® Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs PGN 127506 – DC Detailed Status The DCM100 uses this PGN to transmi t slowly changing DC and Battery Data Field 1: SID – The sequence identifier field is used to tie related PGNs together. Fo ...

  • Maretron DCM100 - page 24

    DCM100 User’s Manual Page A2 Appendix A – NMEA 2000 Interfacing Revision 1.0 PGN 127508 – Battery C onfiguration Status The DCM100 uses this PGN to transmi t unchanging battery configuration data. Field 1: Battery Instance – T his field indica tes the particular battery for which this data applies. A single battery will ha ve an instance of ...

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