Maretron DSM250-01 user manual Maretron DSM200 Configuration, ALM Instance, Test Annunciator

DSM250 User’s Manual

Figure 61 – DCR100 Channel Configuration Screen (ALM Mode)

6.6.4.2.1 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.

6.6.4.2.2 Operating Mode

The operating mode of each channel may be set to either DCR (DC Relay), in which case the state of the channel is controlled by “Circuit Breaker / Switch” controls in N2KView or “Switch/Breaker” favorite screens in the DSM150/DSM250 displays. This section of the manual assumes the operating mode has been set to “ALM”.

6.6.4.2.3 ALM Instance

This entry allows you to program the instance number for the ALM function. You may use a value between 0 and 15. This instance number is used by the DSM150/DS250 or N2KView when selecting annunciators to sound when programming an alert.

6.6.4.2.4 Test Annunciator

Select this entry to verify functionality of the channel in ALM mode. This will cause the annunciator to sound or light briefly.

6.7Maretron DSM200 Configuration

You can use the DSM250 to configure other remotely-located DSM200 units by using the Remote DSM200 configuration menu shown in Figure 62 below. This describes the configuration of the Maretron DSM200 firmware version 1.10. There is one configurable item for the remote DSM200 configuration and that is “Remote Device Selection…”.

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