Maretron Network Card NBE100 User Manual

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NBE100  
Network Bus Extender  
Users Manual  
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Copyright ©2011 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved  
Maretron, LLP  
9014 N. 23rd Ave #10  
Phoenix, AZ 85021-7850  
Maretron Manual Part #: M003006  
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Table of Contents  
2.4.1 NMEA 2000® Connection............................................................................... 3  
Table of Figures  
Figure 2 – NMEA 2000® Connector Face Views ....................................................................... 4  
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1 Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron Network Bus Extender. Maretron has  
designed and built your NBE100 to the highest standards for years of dependable and  
accurate service.  
Maretron's NBE100 (Network Bus Extender) allows you to extend the maximum node count,  
network trunk length and cumulative drop length of any NMEA 2000® network. The NBE100  
solves bus errors and other electrical issues caused by exceeding any of these limitations and  
makes design of large networks easier. NMEA 2000® networks have a maximum of 50 nodes  
allowed on a single network, a maximum network trunk length of 200m and a maximum  
cumulative drop length of 78m. If you have a network that exceeds any of these specifications,  
you can simply disconnect the network trunk in the middle and connect the ends to the  
NBE100, along with additional termination resistors. This will split the network into two  
electrical segments, each of which can have up to 50 nodes, for a total of 100 nodes on the  
logical network. The NBE100 will transparently route NMEA 2000® messages between the two  
network segments, making them work as a single logical NMEA 2000® network. Advanced  
priority-based message routing ensures that higher-priority messages are always prioritized  
over lower-priority messages, enabling predictable and reliable network operation.  
For exceptionally large networks, multiple NBE100’s may be used.  
1.1 Firmware Revision  
This manual corresponds to NBE100 firmware revision 1.0.0.  
1.2 NBE100 Features  
The Maretron NBE100 has the following features.  
Segments a single large NMEA 2000® network into two smaller electrical segments.  
Allows you to exceed the 50 node limitation on a NMEA 2000® network.  
Allows you to exceed the 200m trunk length limitation on a NMEA 2000® network.  
Allows you to exceed the 78m cumulative drop length limitation on a NMEA 2000®  
networks.  
Allows all NMEA 2000 devices to operate as if they were still on a single NMEA 2000®  
network.  
Priority-based message routing ensures higher-priority messages get through the bus  
extender first.  
Optically isolates network segments, increasing signal integrity and network reliability.  
1.3 NBE100 Accessories  
Maretron offers the following accessories for the NBE100:  
None  
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1.4 Quick Install  
Installing the Maretron NBE100 involves the following five steps. Please refer to the individual  
sections for additional details.  
1. Unpack the box (Section 2.1)  
2. Choose a mounting location (Section 2.2)  
3. Mount the NBE100 (Section 2.3)  
4. Connect the NBE100 (Section 2.4)  
2 Installation  
2.1 Unpacking the Box  
When unpacking the box containing the Maretron NBE100, you should find the following items:  
1 – NBE100 – Network Bus Extender  
1 – Parts Bag containing 4 Stainless Steel Mounting Screws  
1 – NBE100 User’s Manual  
1 – Warranty Registration Card  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Maretron.  
2.2 Choosing a Mounting Location  
Please consider the following when choosing a mounting location.  
1. The NBE100 is waterproof, so it can be mounted in a damp or dry location.  
2. The orientation is not important, so the NBE100 can be mounted on a horizontal deck,  
vertical bulkhead, or upside down if desired.  
3. The NBE100 is temperature-rated to 55°C (130°F), so it should be mounted away from  
engines or engine rooms where the operating temperature exceeds the specified limit.  
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2.3 Mounting the NBE100  
Attach the NBE100 securely to the vessel using the included stainless steel mounting screws  
or other fasteners as shown in Figure 1 below. Do not use threadlocking compounds  
containing methacrylate ester, such as Loctite Red (271), as they will cause stress cracking of  
the plastic enclosure.  
Figure 1 – Mounting the NBE100  
2.4 Connecting the NBE100  
The NBE100 requires one type of electrical connection: the NMEA 2000® connections (refer to  
Section 2.4.1).  
2.4.1 NMEA 2000® Connection  
The NBE100 has two NMEA 2000® connectors. The NMEA 2000® connectors can be found on  
either end of the enclosure.  
The NMEA 2000® connectors are round five pin male connector (see Figure 2). You connect  
the NBE100 to an NMEA 2000® network using a Maretron NMEA 2000® cable (or compatible  
cable) by connecting the female end of the cable to the NBE100 (note the key on the male  
connector and keyway on the female connector). Be sure the cable is connected securely and  
that the collar 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 NBE100 is designed such that  
you can plug or unplug it from an NMEA 2000® network while the power to the network is  
connected or disconnected. Please follow recommended practices for installing NMEA 2000®  
network products.  
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Figure 2 – NMEA 2000® Connector Face Views  
The NBE100 is installed on an NMEA 2000® network between the two sections that you wish  
to physically isolate. There is no electrical connection through the NBE100, so you must  
ensure that each of the two NMEA 2000® networks connected to the NBE100 must have  
separate power sources and two termination resistors. This means that if you use an NBE100  
to split an existing network into two separate networks, you must provide one additional power  
connection and two additional termination resistors (one for each side of the NBE100).  
The two NMEA 2000® connectors are labeled “N2K PORT A(PWR)” and “N2K PORT B”.  
Logically, these connectors are identical; that is, you can connect the NBE100 between two  
networks in either way and it will function identically. However, the NBE100 sources power  
only from the connector marked “N2K PORT A(PWR)”. It uses no power from the connector  
labeled “N2K PORT B”.  
Figure 3 below shows the installation of an NBE100 into a simple NMEA 2000® network.  
For exceptionally large networks, multiple NBE100’s may be used to segment the network into  
more than two segments. Each segment must have its power connection and two termination  
resistors.  
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Figure 3 – NBE100 Connection Diagram  
2.4.2 Checking Connections  
Once the NMEA 2000® connections to the NBE100 have been completed, check to see that  
information is being properly transmitted by using an appropriate NMEA 2000® display to  
observe a sensor on the opposite side of the NBE100. If you don’t see data from that sensor,  
refer to Section 4, “Troubleshooting”.  
2.5 Configuring the NBE100  
The NBE100 will function on the NMEA 2000 network as it is shipped from the factory; no user  
configuration is required. However, it may be desirable to perform optional configuration. There  
are several configurable items within the NBE100, which are detailed in the remainder of this  
section.  
You configure the NBE100 using a Maretron DSM250 display or other NMEA 2000® display  
unit that is capable of configuring the NBE100. Please refer to the Maretron DSM250 User’s  
Manual for details.  
2.5.1 Device Instance  
NMEA 2000® provides a unique device instance for each device on a vessel. This value should  
be programmed in each NBE100 so that each NBE100 is associated with a unique device  
instance number. The default instance number is 0, which is used to indicate the first NBE100  
that is hooked to the network. Subsequent NBE100’s connected to the network would be  
numbered 1, 2, and so on.  
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2.5.2 Device Label  
Program this parameter with a text string which identifies this particular NBE100, to allow you  
to easily distinguish it from other NBE100’s on the network.  
2.5.3 Advanced Configuration…  
Certain parameters do not normally need to be set in order for normal operation, but are  
included in an advanced configuration section for use in special situations.  
2.5.3.1 Restore Factory Defaults  
Selecting this configuration option causes all stored parameters in the NBE100 to be reset to  
the values they contained when the unit was manufactured.  
3 Maintenance  
Regular maintenance is important to ensure continued proper operation of the Maretron  
NBE100. Perform the following tasks periodically:  
Clean the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners as they may remove  
paint or markings or may corrode the NBE100 enclosure or seals. Do not use any  
cleaners containing acetone, as they will deteriorate the plastic enclosure.  
Ensure that the unit is mounted securely and cannot be moved relative to the mounting  
surface. If the unit is loose, tighten the mounting screws.  
Check the security of the cables connected to the NMEA 2000® connector, and tighten if  
necessary.  
4 Troubleshooting  
If you notice unexpected operation of the Maretron NBE100, follow the troubleshooting  
procedures in this section to remedy simple problems. If these steps do not solve your  
problem, please contact Maretron Technical Support (refer to Section 6 for contact  
information).  
Symptom  
Troubleshooting Procedure  
No devices on one side  
of the NBE100 are  
visible from a display  
connected to the other  
side.  
Ensure that the NBE100 is properly connected to the NMEA  
2000® network segments.  
Ensure that both NMEA 2000 network segments have  
power.  
Ensure that both NMEA 2000 network segments have two  
termination resistors fitted.  
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5 Technical Specifications  
As Maretron is constantly improving its products, all specifications are subject to change  
without notice. Maretron products are designed to be accurate and reliable; however, they  
should be used only as aids to navigation and not as a replacement for traditional navigation  
aids and techniques.  
Certifications  
Parameter  
Comment  
NMEA 2000® Standard  
Level A+  
Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment & Systems  
Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment & Systems  
FCC and CE Mark  
IEC 61162-3  
IEC 60945  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
NMEA 2000® Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs)  
Description  
Response to Requested  
PGNs  
PGN #  
PGN Name  
Default Rate  
126464 PGN List (Transmit and Receive)  
126996 Product Information  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
126998 Configuration Information  
059392 ISO Acknowledge  
Protocol PGNs  
059904 ISO Request  
060928 ISO Address Claim  
065240 ISO Address Command  
126208 NMEA Request/Command/Acknowledge  
Maretron Proprietary PGN’s 126720 Configuration  
Electrical  
Parameter  
Value  
Comment  
Operating Voltage  
9 to 16 Volts  
DC Voltage  
Power Consumption  
<150mA  
3
Average Current Drain  
Load Equivalence Number (LEN)  
Reverse Battery Protection  
Load Dump Protection  
NMEA 2000® Spec. (1LEN = 50 mA)  
Indefinitely  
Yes  
Yes  
Energy Rated per SAE J1113  
Mechanical  
Parameter  
Size  
Value  
Comment  
Including Flanges for Mounting  
3.11” x 3.46” x 1.38”  
(79mm x 88mm x 35mm)  
8 oz. (227 g)  
Weight  
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Environmental  
Parameter  
Value  
IEC 60945 Classification  
Degree of Protection  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Relative Humidity  
Vibration  
Exposed  
IP67  
-25°C to 55°C  
-40°C to 70°C  
93%RH @40° per IEC60945-8.2  
2-13.2Hz @ ±1mm, 13.2-100Hz @ 7m/s2 per IEC 60945-8.7  
12.5mm Nozzle @ 100liters/min from 3m for 30min per IEC 60945-8.8  
Ultraviolet B, A, Visible, and Infrared per IEC 60945-8.10  
Rain and Spray  
Solar Radiation  
Corrosion (Salt Mist)  
4 times 7days @ 40°C, 95%RH after 2 hour Salt Spray Per IEC 60945-8.12  
Conducted and Radiated Emission per IEC 60945-9  
Conducted, Radiated, Supply, and ESD per IEC 60945-10  
Dangerous Voltage, Electromagnetic Radio Frequency per IEC 60945-12  
Electromagnetic Emission  
Electromagnetic Immunity  
Safety Precautions  
6 Technical Support  
If you require technical support for Maretron products, you can reach us in any of the following  
ways:  
Telephone: 1-866-550-9100  
Fax: 1-602-861-1777  
Mail: Maretron, LLC  
Attn: Technical Support  
9014 N. 23rd Ave Suite 10  
Phoenix, AZ 85021 USA  
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7 Installation Template  
Please 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 4 – Mounting Surface Template  
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8 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty  
Maretron warrants the NBE100 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the  
date of original purchase. If within the applicable period any such products shall be proved to Maretron’s  
satisfaction to fail to meet the above limited warranty, such products shall be repaired or replaced at Maretron’s  
option. Purchaser's exclusive remedy and Maretron’s sole obligation hereunder, provided product is returned  
pursuant to the return requirements below, shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at Maretron’s option, of  
any product not meeting the above limited warranty and which is returned to Maretron; or if Maretron is unable to  
deliver a replacement that is free from defects in materials or workmanship, Purchaser’s payment for such  
product will be refunded. Maretron assumes no liability whatsoever for expenses of removing any defective  
product or part or for installing the repaired product or part or a replacement therefore or for any loss or damage  
to equipment in connection with which Maretron’s products or parts shall be used. With respect to products not  
manufactured by Maretron, Maretron’s warranty obligation shall in all respects conform to and be limited to the  
warranty actually extended to Maretron by its supplier. The foregoing warranties shall not apply with respect to  
products subjected to negligence, misuse, misapplication, accident, damages by circumstances beyond  
Maretron’s control, to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or storage, or to other than normal use or  
service.  
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
Statements made by any person, including representatives of Maretron, which are inconsistent or in conflict with  
the terms of this Limited Warranty, shall not be binding upon Maretron unless reduced to writing and approved by  
an officer of Maretron.  
IN NO CASE 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 EVENT SHALL MARETRON’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY  
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT(S) INVOLVED. MARETRON SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT  
TO ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR  
WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHER THEORIES OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO  
PRODUCTS SOLD OR SERVICES RENDERED BY MARETRON, OR ANY UNDERTAKINGS, ACTS OR  
OMISSIONS RELATING THERETO.  
Maretron does not warrant that the functions contained in any software programs or products will meet  
purchaser’s requirements or that the operation of the software programs or products will be uninterrupted or error  
free. Purchaser assumes responsibility for the selection of the software programs or products to achieve the  
intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained from said programs or products. No  
specifications, samples, descriptions, or illustrations provided Maretron to Purchaser, whether directly, in trade  
literature, brochures or other documentation shall be construed as warranties of any kind, and any failure to conform  
with such specifications, samples, descriptions, or illustrations shall not constitute any breach of Maretron’s limited  
warranty.  
Warranty Return Procedure:  
To apply for warranty claims, contact Maretron or one of its dealers to describe the problem and determine the  
appropriate course of action. If a return is necessary, place the product in its original packaging together with  
proof of purchase and send to an Authorized Maretron Service Location. You are responsible for all shipping and  
insurance charges. Maretron will return the replaced or repaired product with all shipping and handling prepaid  
except for requests requiring expedited shipping (i.e. overnight shipments). Failure to follow this warranty return  
procedure could result in the product’s warranty becoming null and void.  
Maretron reserves the right to modify or replace, at its sole discretion, without prior notification, the warranty listed  
above. To obtain a copy of the then current warranty policy, please go to the following web page:  
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