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TLA100

Tank Level Adapter

User’s Manual

Revision 1.2

Maretron, LLC

9034 N. 23

Ave #13

Phoenix, AZ 85021-7850

http://www.maretron.com

Maretron Manual Part #: M000901

www.busse-yachtshop.de | [email protected]

Summary of Contents for TLA100

Page 1: ...l Adapter User s Manual Revision 1 2 Copyright 2006 Maretron LLC All Rights Reserved Maretron LLC 9034 N 23rd Ave 13 Phoenix AZ 85021 7850 http www maretron com Maretron Manual Part M000901 www busse...

Page 2: ...ser s Manual Page ii Revision 1 2 Revision History Revision Description 1 0 Original document 1 1 Minor Updates 1 2 Corrected default values of transmitted PGN s www busse yachtshop de info busse yach...

Page 3: ...Attached Gray Cable to Tank Sender 5 2 3 2 Connecting to NMEA 2000 Interface 6 3 Configuring the TLA100 6 3 1 Configuring Tank Type 7 3 2 Configuring Tank Number 7 3 3 Configuring Operating Mode 7 3 3...

Page 4: ...When Used Without Analog Gauge 4 Figure 3 TLA100 Connections 4 Figure 4 NMEA 2000 Connector Face Views 6 Figure 5 Troubleshooting Guide 10 List of Tables Table 1 TLA100 Gauge Connections 5 Table 2 TLA...

Page 5: ...joy the advantages of digitally networked information The Maretron TLA100 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine environment However no piece of marine electronic equipment can...

Page 6: ...e TLA100 can be used together with an analog gauge s referred to as NMEA 2000 Analog Gauge Mode or it can be used standalone to power and sense the resistive sender without an analog gauge s referred...

Page 7: ...k line and the resistive tank sender The reason for choosing this location is because you will be connecting some of the wires within the TLA100 s permanently attached gray cable to the tank sender Ma...

Page 8: ...d 2 the NMEA 2000 connection Refer to Section 2 3 1 for making the gauge or tank sender connection and Section 2 3 2 for making NMEA 2000 connection Caution Connect the TLA100 s permanently attached g...

Page 9: ...symbol or a G for ground and the sensor connection is generally marked with an S for sensor or G for gauge You might have to refer to the gauge documentation or schematic to determine the exact funct...

Page 10: ...is connected or disconnected Please follow recommended practices for installing NMEA 2000 network products Figure 4 NMEA 2000 Connector Face Views 3 Configuring the TLA100 The TLA100 has several confi...

Page 11: ...of two modes 1 NMEA 2000 Mode or 2 NMEA 2000 Analog Gauge Mode You configure or place the TLA100 into NMEA 2000 Mode when you are connecting the TLA100 directly to the resistive tank sender see Figur...

Page 12: ...terminal and the sensor terminal found on the back of the gauge Before making the measurement disconnect the power ground and sensor wires from the gauge Then measure and record the resistance betwee...

Page 13: ...standard resistive tank sender is being used 2 A standard resistive tank sender is used but maximum accuracy is desired 3 The tank shape is irregular or non rectangular Regardless of the reason for c...

Page 14: ...th the analog gauge and the resistive tank senders Although the TLA100 is a precision instrument it is only as good as the resistive sender which may not be as accurate as you like Avoid low cost resi...

Page 15: ...an be Used With or Without Analog Gauges Certifications Parameter Comment NMEA 2000 Level B Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment Systems Tested to IEC 60945 FCC and CE Mark Electromagn...

Page 16: ...ist 4 times 7days 40 C 95 RH after 2 hour Salt Spray Per IEC 60945 8 12 Electromagnet Emission Conducted and Radiated Emission per IEC 60945 9 Electromagnetic Immunity Conducted Radiated Supply and ES...

Page 17: ...IDENTAL 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 EVENT SHALL MARETRON S AGGREGATE LIA...

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Page 19: ...ith a default value of zero 2 Fluid Type This field identifies the type of fluid contained within the tank Currently the defined fluid types are fuel fresh water wastewater live well oil and black wat...