DSM250 User’s Manual

6.6.1.3 Installation Description

This entry allows you to modify the NMEA 2000 installation description text strings. You can enter any information you like here, such as the date the unit was installed, or the location in which it was installed, for later reference. Tools such as Maretron N2KAnalyzer allow you to view these values later. See section 3.3.4 for details on how to enter a textual value.

6.6.1.4 NMEA 2000 PGN Enable/Disable

The DCR100 transmits a variety of the NMEA2000 PGN’s which can be turned on or turned off by the DSM250 display. Pressing the Enter key with “NMEA2000 PGN Enable/Disable…” menu item selected causes the DSM250 to display the following screen (Figure 59).

Figure 59 – DCR100 NMEA2000 PGN Enable/Disable Screen

6.6.1.5 Restore Factory Defaults

This option restores all settings on the device to their factory default state.

6.6.2 Device Label

This entry allows you to assign a text label to the device. This label is visible in Maretron analysis and display products and allows you to easily identify the particular device.

6.6.3 Instance

This field identifies the particular switch bank instance which is transmitted by this DCR100. This instance number is used by display products to select the particular bank of switches to be controlled or monitored.

6.6.4 Channel #1-#6 Configuration

Each channel may be programmed into one of two different operating modes: DCR Mode or ALM Mode.

6.6.4.1 Channel #1-#6 Configuration (DCR Mode)

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