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VMM6
User’s Manual Rev.1.1 2
Theory of Operation
The mechanical throw type for each switch must be programmed into the module via CAN
message(s). Switch position will be reported via the NMEA2000® Standard 127501
“Binary
Status Report
” message. To allow each switch to report up to three discrete positions, the top and
bottom switch positions will be considered separate binary (on or off) switches and will be
numbered as follows:
There is a total of twelve blue LEDs, each configurable via CAN message to act as a backlight or
a function indicator. The LEDs are located under the top and bottom of each actuator. All LEDs
set as backlights will share
the same brightness and on/off values. LEDs set as status indicators
can be tied to a channel of any device on the CAN network that reports the NMEA2000®
standard “Binary Status Report” message. When the associated channel reports it is in the “on”
state, the LED will be turned on.
When the associated channel reports it is in the “off” state, the
LED state will turn off.
Hardware Description
Figure 1 - Hardware Description Front View
