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ALM100 User's Manual  
 
 
 
 
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Appendix A – NMEA 2000 Interfacing 
Revision 1.0 
2.5.1  Device Instance 
NMEA 2000
®
 provides a unique device instance for each alarm device on a vessel. This value 
should be programmed in each ALM100 so that each ALM100 is associated with a unique 
device instance number. The default instance number is 0, which is used to indicate the first 
ALM100 that is hooked to the network. Subsequent ALM100s connected to the network would 
be numbered 1, 2, and so on. 
 
2.5.2  Label 
The ALM100 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: “Alarm in Pilothouse”) to make it easy for you to identify the device as you 
are configuring the monitoring software or display, as well as when alerts are generated. 
 
2.5.3  Test Annunciator 
Devices capable of configuring the ALM100 also have the ability to cause the ALM100 to 
generate an alarm indication, flashing the red alarm LED and sounding the annunciator.  You 
may use this function to determine whether the ALM100 is properly connected and configured.  
When you select this option, the red alarm LED and annunciator will be activated for a short 
period of time. 
 
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. 
 
2.5.4.1  NMEA 2000
®
 PGN Enable/Disable 
The ALM100 is capable of transmitting NMEA 2000
®
 messages (or PGNs) associated with 
monitored switch 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. 
 
2.5.4.2  Restore Factory Defaults 
Selecting this configuration option causes all stored parameters in the ALM100 to be reset to 
the values they contained when the unit was manufactured. 
 
2.5.4.3  Installation Description… 
The ALM100, 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 
ALM100.  Perform the following tasks periodically: