Maretron DCM100, User Manual

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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 connections as shown in . Refer to Section 2.4.1 for
making the NMEA 2000
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connection and Section 2.4.2 for making the DC monitor connections
(i.e., current sensor, sensing voltage, and temperature sensor connections)..
2.4.1 Connecting the DCM100 NMEA 2000
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Interface
Vertical text on the DCM100 label identifies the NMEA 2000
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connector. With the label right
side up, the NMEA 2000
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connector can be found on the right side of the enclosure. The
NMEA 2000
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connector is a five pin male connector (see Figure 2). You connect the DCM100
to an NMEA 2000
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network using a Maretron NMEA 2000
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cable (or compatible cable) by
connecting the female end of the cable to the DCM100 (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. Connect the other end of the cable (male) to
the NMEA 2000
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network in the same manner. The DCM100 is designed such that you can
plug or unplug it from an NMEA 2000
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network while the power to the network is connected or
disconnected. Please follow recommended practices for installing NMEA 2000
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network
products.