Maretron DSM250-01 user manual Introduction, Firmware Revision, DSM250 Features, Quick Install

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1 General

1.1Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron DSM250 NMEA 2000® Multi-function Color Graphic Display. Maretron has designed and built your display to the highest standards for years of dependable and accurate service.

Maretron’s DSM250 is a high-resolution color display that allows easy interpretation of NMEA 2000® instrument and navigation data through custom display configurations, with an easy-to-use five-key illuminated keypad.

The Maretron DSM250 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine environment. However, no piece of marine electronic equipment can function properly unless installed, configured, and maintained in the correct manner. Please read carefully and follow these instructions for installation, configuration, and usage of the Maretron DSM250 in order to ensure optimal performance.

1.2Firmware Revision

This manual corresponds to DSM250 firmware revision 1.4.16.

1.3DSM250 Features

The Maretron DSM250 has the following features.

•NMEA 2000® Interface

•Waterproof NMEA 2000® Connector

•Sealed Waterproof Enclosure

•Powered Directly from NMEA 2000® Port

•Surface, Flush, or Gimbal Mounting

•Adjustable Multi-colored Backlighting of Screen and Keys Preserves Night Vision

•Visual and Audible Alarms

•16 User Configurable Favorite Screens (Automatic or Manual Scrolling between Screens)

•Capable of Viewing Virtually all NMEA 2000® Information including Batteries, Engines, Generators, Shore Power, Tanks, Navigation, Weather and More

1.4Quick Install

Installing the Maretron DSM250 display involves the following four steps. Please refer to the individual sections for additional details.

•Unpack the Box (Section 2.1)

•Choose a Mounting Location (Section 2.2)

•Mount the DSM250 (Section 2.3)

•Connect the DSM250 (Section 2.4)

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