So, here is an update and where I'm going.The systems monitor on my 52 does not work and the display is currently removed. So, I'm looking into alternant solutions; right now I'm talking to the folks at Chetco Digital on their Seagauge G2 converter and their 5.7 inch touch screen display. We are working the NMEA 2000 PGN's for all of the Sea Ray Systems Monitor input devices as well as quite a few more. Once I sort all through that I'll make some decisions.... Also looked at the Albatross Albacombi NMEA 2000 converter however the Seagauge G2 is more adaptable. We are working through an audible alarm through one of the device's output relays that can be cancelled via a touch screen command. The boat is getting a complete NMEA 2000 backbone installed so this system will camp on that. If you are interested I can keep my progress updated here...
Tom
As it end's up there is a rather fully integrated solution that will accommodate all of the systems monitor points as well as host growth to almost an endless list.
When you look at what Maratron has in their product line they can accommodate everything needed and it's all integrated; in other words, their product line will host all of the NMEA 2000 PGN's which ends up being the really big issue end to end in a network. Here is the lineup:
Maratron DSM250 or DSM410 - these are the helm displays and control units (the 250 is about 6 inches square and the 410 is about 4.5 inches square). The Maretron displays also are the programming means for all of the end item interface modules. The DSM displays interface with the NMEA 2000 backbone.
Maratron RIM100 - this is a 6 channel discrete interface module which all of the Sea Ray Monitor interfaces (Exhaust Overtemp Switch, Bilge pumps, Ignition On, etc) would interface with. This replaces the Sea Ray Monitor interface module. The RIM100 is programmed using the DSM display. The RIM100 interfaces with the end items being monitored and the NMEA 2000 backbone. Multiple RIM100 modules can be integrated simply by changing the instance number when programming.
Maratron ALM100 - This is an alarm module that can be adjusted between 105db and 90db. Like the other components the alarm module camps on the NMEA 2000 backbone.
Now, here is the big question - if there is an alarm and the noise maker is blaring, how do you silence it? With this Maretron system you press the power button on the display and the alarm is acknowledged and silenced however the alarming element is still indicated in alarm on the display. If there is cascading alarms then each alarming item needs a separate press of the display's power button to acknowledge and be silenced. So that answered all of my questions and issues with a replacement system.
https://www.maretron.com/products/dsm250.php
https://www.maretron.com/products/dsm410.php
https://www.maretron.com/products/alm100.php
https://www.maretron.com/products/rim100.php
As for cost with the DSM410 looks to be around $1200 all in and with the DSM250 around $1500 all in. Not bad when used Sea Ray Monitor displays are getting about $700 when they can be found....
More to follow.
Tom
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