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TLM100
Tank Level Monitor
User’s Manual
Copyright © 2015 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved
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Maretron Manual Part #: M002201
Page 1: ...5 Page i TLM100 Tank Level Monitor User s Manual Revision 1 5 Copyright 2015 Maretron LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron LLP 9014 N 23rd Ave 10 Phoenix AZ 85021 http www maretron com Maretron Manual Pa...
Page 2: ...rrected torque specifications Added prohibition of red Loctite threadlocking compound and cleaning agents containing acetone Updated troubleshooting section Updated referenced firmware version number...
Page 3: ...LM100 5 2 4 1 Preparation of the TLM100 Sensor Component 5 2 4 2 Mounting the TLM100 Sensor Component 5 2 4 3 Mounting the TLM100 Interface Component 10 2 5 Connecting the TLM100 10 2 5 1 Connecting t...
Page 4: ...ure 3 Mounting TLM100 to SAE 5 Hole Tank with Focus Tube 8 Figure 4 TLM100 Mounting With Threaded Adapter 9 Figure 5 Mounting TLM100 with Focus Tube on Threaded Tank Fitting 10 Figure 6 TLM100 Connect...
Page 5: ...se on boats with planing hulls when the vessel spends a significant amount of time with the bow pitched up or in tanks with bottoms that are not flat below the ultrasonic transmitter The Maretron TLM1...
Page 6: ...igure or Program Tank Capacity Section 3 3 8 Configure for Tank Depth and Shape o Configure or Program the Tank Depth Section 3 4 1 o Custom Calibration Section 3 4 2 2 Installation 2 1 Unpacking the...
Page 7: ...NMEA 2000 network so that tank level information can be viewed anywhere on the vessel where there is an NMEA 2000 compatible display The TLM100 tank level monitor consists of two parts 1 the sensor wh...
Page 8: ...should be located as close to the center of the tank both front to back and side to side as possible This will ensure maximum accuracy of reading in the event that the vessel experiences pitch and rol...
Page 9: ...sting the TLM100 outside a tank is not recommended The sensor has a hard time with instantaneous changes to the distance being measured which never happens when installed on a boat since the tank can...
Page 10: ...ith a SAE J1810 5 Bolt Fitting To install the TLM100 on a tank with a SAE J1850 5 bolt fitting place the gasket over the tank fitting so that the bolt holes line up WARNING the gasket must be properly...
Page 11: ...e between the focus tube flange and the tank mounting flange and then drop the focus tube into the hole so that the bolt holes on the focus tube focus tube gasket and tank fitting all line up WARNING...
Page 12: ...its one way Place the TLM100 sensor component on top of the adapter so that the bolt holes on the TLM100 sensor component line up with the bolt holes on the adapter Place the included mounting screws...
Page 13: ...stallation Instructions packaged with the focus tube for details For a threaded tank sender mounting hole first thread the adapter into the tank opening and tighten to a torque of 3 5 ft lbs 4 1 6 8 N...
Page 14: ...n mount the unit virtually anywhere Once you have located a suitable mounting location you can secure the TLM100 interface component by placing wire ties with screw eyes on the attached cables next to...
Page 15: ...ar on the cable connector is tightened firmly Connect the other end of the cable male to the NMEA 2000 network in the same manner The TLM100 is designed such that you can plug or unplug it from an NME...
Page 16: ...from the factory the TLM100 transmits the Tank Number as 0 The TLM100 supports up to sixteen tanks 0 through 15 for a given type of tank which means you can monitor up to 16 separate fuel tanks or 16...
Page 17: ...ustom calibrated if the tank shape is irregular or non rectangular You can calibrate the TLM100 using a display product such as the Maretron DSM250 or Maretron N2KAnalyzer software Refer to the user s...
Page 18: ...lay or N2KAnalyzer Power the unit up and wait for two minutes The tank level value should read 70 80 this number can vary depending on the paper towel roll dimensions If you see a depth reading in thi...
Page 19: ...d Radiocommunication Equipment Systems Tested to IEC 60945 FCC and CE Mark Electromagnetic Compatibility NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers PGNs See Appendix A for Details Description PGN PGN Name Defa...
Page 20: ...8 7 Rain and Spray 12 5mm Nozzle 100liters min from 3m for 30min per IEC 60945 8 8 Solar Radiation Ultraviolet B A Visible and Infrared per IEC 60945 8 10 Corrosion Salt Mist 4 times 7days 40 C 95 RH...
Page 21: ...ETRON 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 EVENT SHALL M...
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Page 23: ...dentifies the type of fluid contained within the tank Currently the defined fluid types are fuel fresh water wastewater live well oil and black water This field is programmable through the NMEA comman...
