English dropdown-ico

Maretron MBB100 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Maretron MBB100, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Maretron MBB100 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Maretron MBB100. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Maretron MBB100 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Maretron MBB100
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Maretron MBB100 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Maretron MBB100 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Maretron MBB100 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Maretron MBB100, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Maretron service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Maretron MBB100.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Maretron MBB100 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    Revision 1.0 Page i ® ® MBB100 Black Box Vessel Monitoring and Control User’s Manual Revision 1.0 Copyright © 2011 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N. 23 rd Ave #10 Phoenix, AZ 85021-7850 http://www.maretron.com Maretron Manual Part #: M003003[...]

  • Page 2

    MBB100 User’s Manual Page ii Revision 1.0 Revision History Rev. Description 1.0 Original document.[...]

  • Page 3

    Revision 1.0 Page iii ® ® Table of Contents 1  General ....................................................................................................................... ................... 1  1.1  Introduc tion .................................................................................................................. ...... [...]

  • Page 4

    MBB100 User’s Manual Page iv Revision 1.0 Table of Figures Figure 1 – MBB100 Network Dia gram ............................................................................................. ..... 1  Figure 2 - Mounting Bracket Screw Hole Locations .............................................................................. 4  Figure 3 - M[...]

  • Page 5

    ® ® 1 General 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchas e of the Maretron MBB100 Black Box for Vessel Monitoring and Control. Maretron has designed and built your black box to the highest standards for years of dependable and accurate service. The Maretron Black Box (MBB100) is a dedicat ed processing unit t hat comes preloaded with Maretr[...]

  • Page 6

    MBB100 User’s Manual Page 2 Revision 1.0 Of course you get the same flex ibility using Maretron’s N2KView ® software from the MBB100 as you would running the software on a PC, which includes th e ability to configure as many screens as you want with exactly the information y ou want to see. Plus you get fr ee upgrades to the software as improv[...]

  • Page 7

    ® ® Revision 1.0 Page 3 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Box When unpacking the box containing the Maretron MBB100, you should find the following items: • 1 – MBB100 Maretron Black Box Vessel Monitoring and Control • 2 – Mounting Brackets • 1 – Short Screw Set (Used for Mounting Bracket) • 1 – AC Power Cord • 1 – AC Power Supp[...]

  • Page 8

    MBB100 User’s Manual Figure 2 - Mounting Bracket Screw Hole Locations Figure 3 - Mounting Bracket s Attached to MBB100 2.4 Connecting the MBB100 Most I/O interface connections of the MBB100 are found on rear panel (see Figure 4 ). The I/O interface panel located on the rear of the MBB100 has the following I/O interface connectors: • 2 x 9-36VDC[...]

  • Page 9

    ® ® Figure 4 - MBB100 Rear Panel Connections The I/O interface panel located on the front of the MBB100 (see Figure 5 ) has two USB 2.0 interface connectors. Figure 5 – MBB100 Front Panel 2.4.1 RS-232 Connection There is one external RS-232 connector. The RS -232 connector enables connection to an external touch screen. To connect a serial cabl[...]

  • Page 10

    MBB100 User’s Manual Step 3: Once aligned, gently insert the serial cable RS-232 connector into the MBB100 RS-232 connector. 2.4.2 VGA Connection There is one external VGA conne ctor. The VGA connector enables connection to an monitor. To connect a VGA cable with the VGA connector, please follow the instructions below. Step 1: Locate the VGA conn[...]

  • Page 11

    ® ® 2.4.4 USB Device Connection There are four external USB 2.0 connectors. To c onnect a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 device, please follow the instructions below. Step 1: The locations of the USB connectors are shown in and Figure 5 . Step 2: Align the USB device connector with one of the connectors (see Figure 7 ). Figure 7 – USB Device Connection Ste[...]

  • Page 12

    MBB100 User’s Manual c) Connect the 12VDC connector from the AC pow er adapter to the MBB100’s 12VDC power input connector. 2.4.6 Power Sequencing When the MBB100 is connected to an appropriate power source, y ou can use the power switch located on the front panel (see Figure 5 ) to turn the MBB100 on or off. If the MBB100 is turned on, then th[...]

  • Page 13

    ® ® Alternatively, you may Enter Demo Mode . In Demo Mode, you will not be able to connect to a Server and view live data; instead simulated data will be provided to stim ulate the controls. The first time you start the MBB100, you must ensure that the device can connect to your LAN (local area network). The MBB100 comes from the factory preconfi[...]

  • Page 14

    MBB100 User’s Manual Figure 11 – Configuration Dialog c. Uncheck the “ Use DHCP ” box to indicate that your LAN does not use DHCP. d. In the “ IP Address ” field, enter the IP address you wish to assign to the MBB100. e. In the “ Netmask” field, enter the netmask value used on your LAN (in most cases, this value will be “255.255.2[...]

  • Page 15

    ® ® 2.5.2 Entering N2KServer ® or IPG100 Connection Information Once the MBB100 has been properly configured to connect to your LAN, you must configure the connection to enable the MBB100 to receive information from an instance of N2KServer ® or an IPG100 Server. This is done through the following steps: Figure 12 – N2KView ® Window with Tab[...]

  • Page 16

    MBB100 User’s Manual Figure 13 – Connections Settings Dialog c. Ensure that N2KView ® is not connected to a N2KServer ® by pressing the “ Disconnect ” button. While N2KView ® is connected you are not able to edit fields. d. In the “Hostname / IP Address: ” text box, enter the IP address of the computer or IPG100 running N2KServer ® [...]

  • Page 17

    ® ® Revision 1.0 Page 13 If no data is displayed, please check the following: 1. Make sure the “ Server Password ” entered in N2KView ® matches the “ Server Password ” entered into the N2KServer ® Service Manager on the co mputer running N2KServer ® , or the IPG100, as appropriate. If the server is runni ng on an IPG100, the password i[...]

  • Page 18

    MBB100 User’s Manual Page 14 Revision 1.0 3 Operating the MBB100 3.1 Turning the MBB100 On To turn on the MBB100, press the power switch, lo cated on the right hand side of the front panel of the MBB100. 3.2 Turning the MBB100 Off To turn the MBB100 off, use the “Shutdow n” administrative t ab of the N2KView ® software. Alternatively, you ca[...]

  • Page 19

    ® ® Revision 1.0 Page 15 4 Maintenance Regular maintenance is important to ensure continued proper opera tion of the Maretron MBB100. Perform the following tasks periodically: • Clean the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use c hemical cleaners as they may remove paint or markings or may corrode the MBB100 enclosure or seals. Do not use any cleane[...]

  • Page 20

    MBB100 User’s Manual Page 16 Revision 1.0 5 Troubleshooting If you notice unexpected operation of the Maretron MBB100, follo w the troubleshooting procedures in this section to remedy simple problems. Symptom Troubleshooting Procedure No activity on the display Check t he connection to the power and network connectors and tighten if necessary Ens[...]

  • Page 21

    ® ® Revision 1.0 Page 17 6 Technical Specifications Specifications Parameter Value Comment Video Connector One VGA Port (RGB or D-sub 15) For Monitor Connection USB Connector Four USB 2.0 connection s For connecting Peripherals (Mou se, keyboard, etc.) and or touch screen connectivity Serial Connector One RS232 9-Pin D Connec tor For touch screen[...]

  • Page 22

    MBB100 User’s Manual Page 18 Revision 1.0 7 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 E-mail: support@maretron.com World Wide Web: http://www.maretron.com Mail: Maretron, LLP Attn: Technical Support 9014 N. 23 rd Ave Suite [...]

  • Page 23

    ® ® Revision 1.0 Page 19 8 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the MBB100 to be free from defects in materi als and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of origin al purchase. If within the applicable period any such products shall be proved to Maretron’s satisfaction to fail to meet the above limited wa rranty, such pro[...]

  • Page 24

    MBB100 User’s Manual Page 20 Revision 1.0 Warranty Return Proced ure: To apply for warranty claims, cont act 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 Authoriz ed Maretro[...]