Maretron Run Indicator Module RIM100 - Manual (Page 11)

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2.5.2 Channel #1 - #6 Mode
You must configure the RIM100 as to whether a particular channel should be enabled. The
allowable values for this parameter are as follows:
• “Enable” (default) – Use this value if the channel is being used to monitor a load.
• “Disable” – Use this value if no load circuit is connected to the corresponding channel’s
terminals. The RIM100 will indicate that no data is available for this circuit.
2.5.3 Channel #1 - #6 Label
Each channel that can be monitored by the RIM100 may be programmed with a text label that
will be displayed in monitoring software and displays that recognize device labels, such as the
Maretron N2KView Vessel Monitoring System and the Maretron DSM250 display. The label
will let you assign an easy-to-remember text label (example: “Forward Bilge Pump”) to make it
easy for you to identify the device being monitored.
2.5.4 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.
2.5.5 NMEA 2000 ® PGN Enable/Disable
The RIM100 is capable of transmitting NMEA 2000 ® messages (or PGNs) associated with
monitored load circuits. You may individually enable or disable each of these messages. You
may also change the rate of transmission of each of these messages if desired.
2.5.6 Restore Factory Defaults
Selecting this configuration option causes all stored parameters in the RIM100 to be reset to
the values they contained when the unit was manufactured.
2.5.7 Installation Description…
The RIM100, along with all other Level A certified NMEA devices, has two user-programmable
installation description fields. You may program these fields with information specific to the
device, such as date installed, the initials/name of the installer, the physical location of the
device, etc. This configuration option will allow you to program the values of these fields.
3 Maintenance
Regular maintenance is important to ensure continued proper operation of the Maretron
RIM100. 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 RIM100 enclosure or seals.
• 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.