Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto TLM100 del fabbricante Maretron
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Revision 1.3 Page i ® ® TLM100 Tank Level Monitor User’s Manual Revision 1.3 Copyright © 2010 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N.
TLM100 User’s Manual Page ii Revision 1.3 Revision History Revision Description 1.0 Original document 1.1 Corrected typo in NMEA protocol PGN list 1.
Revision 1.3 Page iii ® ® Table of Contents 1 General ....................................................................................................................... ......... 1 1.1 Introduc tion .................................
TLM100 User’s Manual Page iv Revision 1.3 Table of Figures Figure 1 - TLM 100 Operat ion ................................................................................................... . 3 Figure 2 – TLM100 Mounting – S AE 5-Hole Bolt Pattern .
Revision 1.3 Page 1 ® ® 1 General 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Mare tron Tank Level Monitor (TLM100). Maretron has designed and built your monitor to the highest standards for year s of reliable, dependable, and accurate service.
TLM100 User’s Manual Page 2 Revision 1.3 1.5 TLM100 Accessories Maretron offers the following accessories for the TLM100: • TA-5H-1.5NPT 1.5” NPT Dis placement Hull Tank Adapter • TA-5H-1.25BSP 1.25” BSP Displ acement Hull Tank Adapter • TFT-5H SAE 5-Bolt Pattern N on-Displacement Hull Focus Tube • TFT-1.
® ® then be received back at the sensor component. Usi ng the speed of sound, it uses this time to calculate the distance between the face of the sensor component and the surface of the liquid (or the tank bottom if the tank is empty). The cone width of the beam transmitted by the TLM100 sensor component is 6°.
TLM100 User’s Manual Page 4 Revision 1.3 • The sensor component of the TLM100 mu st be mounted over the deepest part of the tank, in order to obtain accurate dept h readings when the tank is empty or near empty.
® ® 2.4 Mounting the TLM100 2.4.1 Mounting the TLM100 Sensor Component The TLM100 comes from the factory ready to mount on a tank with the standard SAE J1810 5- Hole mounting pattern. Maretron offers adapters to allow mounting the TLM100 on a tank with a 1.
TLM100 User’s Manual TLM100 Sensor Component TLM100 Interface Component SAE 5-Bolt Tank Fitting TLM100 Gasket Mounting Screws (x5) Figure 2 – TLM100 Mounting – SAE 5-Hole Bolt Pattern 2.
® ® Focus Tube Gasket Focus Tube TLM100 Gasket TLM100 Sensor Component Mounting Screws (x5) SAE 5-Bolt Tank Fitting TLM100 Interface Component 1” (2.54cm) clearance between focus tube and tank bottom Figure 3 – Mounting TLM100 to SA E 5-Hole Tank with Focus Tube 2.
TLM100 User’s Manual TLM100 Interface Component Threaded Tank Fitting Threaded Adapter TLM100 Gasket TLM100 Sensor Component Mounting Screws (x5) Figure 4 – TLM100 Mounting With Threaded Adapter 2.4.1.5 Installation on a Tank with a 1.25”BSP or 1.
® ® 1” (2.54cm) clearance between focus tube and tank bottom TLM100 Interface Component Threaded Tank Fitting Threaded Focus Tube TLM100 Gasket TLM100 Sensor Component Mounting Screws Figure 5 – Mounting TLM100 with Foc us Tube on Threaded Tank Fitting 2.
TLM100 User’s Manual 2.5 Connecting the TLM100 There is one connection point (see Figure 6 ) for the TLM100: the NMEA 2000 ® connection. Please refer to Section 2.5.1 for making NMEA 2000 ® connection. Page 10 Revision 1.3 Figure 6 – TLM100 Connections 2.
Revision 1.3 Page 11 ® ® 3 Configuring the TLM100 The TLM100 has several configurable paramete rs, which are shown below including the default values. If you are not using the defaul t values, then you will need to refer to the corresponding section for confi guring the TLM100 appropriately.
TLM100 User’s Manual Page 12 Revision 1.3 software. Refer to the user’s manual of the particular product t hat will be used for configuring the TLM100 as these manuals pr ovide detailed instruction on configuration procedures.
Revision 1.3 Page 13 ® ® Symptom Troubleshooting Procedure No tank level output 1. If operating in the NMEA 2000 ® Mode , check the connection to the NMEA 2000 ® interface (see Section 2.5.1 ) and tighten if necessary. 2. Ensure that power is supplied to the NMEA 2000 ® network.
TLM100 User’s Manual Page 14 Revision 1.3 6 Technical Specifications Specifications Parameter Value Comment Accuracy ±2% Resolution ± 1% Number of Tank Types 16 Fuel, Fresh Water, Waste Water, Live Well, Oil, etc. Number of Tanks per Tank Type 16 16 Tanks per Tank Type Numbe red 0-15 Maximum Tank Depth 40” (1.
Revision 1.3 Page 15 ® ® Mechanical Parameter Value Comment Size 3.9”” x 1.2” x 1.0” (99mm x 30.5mm x 25.4mm) Interface Component 2.7” dia. X 0.9” (68.6mm dia. x 22.9mm) Sensor Component 8.5” (215.9mm) Interconnecting Cable Weight 12 oz.
TLM100 User’s Manual Page 16 Revision 1.3 8 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the TLM100 to b e free from defects in materials and workm anship for two (2) years from the date of original purchase.
Revision 1.3 Appendix A – NMEA 2000 ® Interfacing Page A1 ® ® Appendix A – NMEA 2000 ® Interfacing TLM100 NMEA 2000 ® Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs PGN 127505 – Fluid Level The TLM100 uses this PGN to indicate the attached tank’s fluid instance, fluid type, fluid level, and tank capacity.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Maretron TLM100 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Maretron TLM100 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Maretron TLM100 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Maretron TLM100 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Maretron TLM100, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Maretron TLM100.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Maretron TLM100. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Maretron TLM100 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
