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FFM100 User’s Manual

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Revision 1.2

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Corrected formatting problems in certain figures
Added notes about tamper-proof silicone seals on sensor screws
Added information about location of sensors

Summary of Contents for FFM100

Page 1: ...2 Page i FFM100 Fuel Flow Monitor User s Manual Revision 1 2 Copyright 2012 Maretron LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron LLP 9014 N 23rd Ave 10 Phoenix AZ 85021 http www maretron com Maretron Manual Par...

Page 2: ...Revision History Revision Description 1 0 Release for Review 1 1 Public Release 1 2 Corrected formatting problems in certain figures Added notes about tamper proof silicone seals on sensor screws Add...

Page 3: ...nstance 12 3 1 2 Configuring Channel 0 Installation Orientation 12 3 1 3 Configuring Channel 1 Installation Orientation 12 3 1 4 Configuring Channel 0 Allow Negative Flow 12 3 1 5 Configuring Channel...

Page 4: ...g Channel 1 Temperature Label 16 4 Maintenance 16 5 Troubleshooting 18 6 Technical Specifications 19 7 Technical Support 20 8 Installation Template 21 9 Maretron 2 Year Limited Warranty 22 Table of Fi...

Page 5: ...unless installed calibrated and maintained in the correct manner Please read carefully and follow these instructions for installation calibration and usage of the Maretron FFM100 in order to ensure o...

Page 6: ...g Modes The FFM100 can operate in one of two user selectable operating modes 1 Differential Flow Rate this mode is used for diesel engines that recirculate unused fuel back into the fuel tank These en...

Page 7: ...SP 2R E8 and M2RSP 2R E8 Accuracy and Pressure Loss Please refer to Figure 2 below for a chart detailing typical accuracy and pressure loss versus flow rate for the M4ARP 2 E8 fuel flow sensor Revisio...

Page 8: ...the fuel tank via the return line For diesel engines the FFM100 will operate in its differential mode and will measure the net fuel consumption of these engines by separately measuring the fuel sent t...

Page 9: ...f computing fuel consumption for a diesel engine is further complicated by the following two factors 1 Diesel fuel expands when heated 2 Diesel fuel is heated as it passes through the engine When usin...

Page 10: ...t a diesel engine which consumes 5 28 GPH 20 LPH The fluid flow sensor you select must have sufficient range to measure the supply flow rate of the engine whose fuel consumption you are monitoring The...

Page 11: ...Even though the fluid flow sensors used with the FFM100 are rated at 0 25 accuracy since the fuel consumption measurement is calculated as the difference of the supply and return fuel flow rates the...

Page 12: ...Do not remove these screws Removing these screws will void the warranty on the sensor 2 Installation 2 1 Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box containing the Maretron FFM100 you should find the fol...

Page 13: ...llation instructions that are packaged with each sensor for detailed installation instructions 2 5 Connecting the FFM100 The FFM100 requires two types of electrical connections 1 the fluid flow sensor...

Page 14: ...uid flow sensor to channel 0 Connections to other channels are similar Fluid flow sensor FFM100 Screw Terminals Orange B lack Red Blue White Green 1 2 P0 G0 5 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 B0 C0 T0 P1 G1 A1 B1...

Page 15: ...ance b Channel 0 Installation c Channel 1 Installation d Channel 0 Allow negative flow e Channel 1 Allow negative flow f Differential Mode Allow negative flow g Installation Description h NMEA 2000 PG...

Page 16: ...this parameter from the factory default setting If you inadvertently install the sensor in the reverse direction rather than reinstalling the sensor you may change this parameter from Normal to Rever...

Page 17: ...r can display this information 3 1 8 Configuring NMEA 2000 PGN Enable Disable The FFM100 is capable of transmitting NMEA 2000 messages or PGNs associated with monitored fluid senders You may individua...

Page 18: ...nfiguring Channel 0 K factor Program this parameter to match the K factor that appears on the flow sensor connected to this channel 3 4 5 Configuring Channel 0 Data Damping Period You can configure a...

Page 19: ...r to any value between 0 and 252 3 5 3 Configuring Channel 1 Engine Label NOTE This parameter is available only when the Operating Mode of the FFM100 is set to Two Independent Flow Rates Program this...

Page 20: ...the total volume recorded to zero 3 5 8 Configuring Channel 1 Temperature Instance Program this parameter to match the desired instance number of the temperature reading for this channel You can progr...

Page 21: ...to the mounting surface If the unit is loose tighten the screws holding the cable ties Check the security of the cable connected to the NMEA 2000 interface and tighten if necessary Check the security...

Page 22: ...hecked by removing network power and measuring the resistance at an open tee between NET L and NET H signals The resistance should read approximately 60 ohms two 120 ohm terminators in parallel equals...

Page 23: ...ame Default Rate Periodic Data PGNs 127489 Engine Parameters Dynamic 2 Times Second 127497 Trip Parameters Engine 1 Time Second 130312 Temperature 0 5 Times Second Response to Requested PGNs 126464 PG...

Page 24: ...40 C 95 RH after 2 hour Salt Spray Per IEC 60945 8 12 Electromagnetic Emission Conducted and Radiated Emission per IEC 60945 9 Electromagnetic Immunity Conducted Radiated Supply and ESD per IEC 60945...

Page 25: ...lease 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 9 Mounting Surface Tem...

Page 26: ...SE WILL MARETRON BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR ANY OTHER LOSS INCURRED BECAUSE OF INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE IN NO EV...

Page 27: ...fied in field 2 in units of 0 01 C 5 Set Temperature The FFM100 sets this field to a reserved NMEA 2000 value indicating Data Not Available 6 Reserved bits The FFM100 sets all bits in this field to a...

Page 28: ...Trip Parameters Engine The FFM100 uses this PGN to transmit more slowly changing engine data The factory default for periodic transmission rate is once per second The transmission of this PGN can be d...

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