OctoPlex Installation & Operation Guide

Table of Contents
Table Of Contents
Section 1 - 6.5” Touch Screen Display (A1415-CE)
Function
1.1
Standard Pages
Main Page
1.2
Battery Monitor
1.3
Network Power Supply
Vessel Status / Monitoring
Bilge Monitoring / Control
AC Power Monitor
Tank Level Monitoring
Diagnostics
Network Diagnostics
Touch Screen Diagnostics
Run-Time Stats
System Alerts
Software Information
Password Management
Circuit Breaker Control
DC Circuit Breaker Dimming
Status Indications
Breaker Configuration
1.2
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.6
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.8 - 1.10
AC Breakers
1.11
Other Functions
1.15 - 1.16
DC Breakers
Configuration
Installation
A1415-CE Mechanical Drawing
Maintenance
Specifications
Certifications
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1.18
1.19
1.20
1.20
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Section 2 - DC Power Distribution Box (A1655-CE / A1650-CE)
Configuration
Inrush & Trip Delays
Automatic ECB Control by Flash Function
Automatic ECB Control by Discrete I/O Function
LED Configuration & Control
Operation
2.1
2.2
2.2
2.3
2.4
ECB Operation.2
2.4
Manual Operation / Overrides
2.6
ECB Status
Installation
2.5
Power Input Connections
2.7
Power Connector Pin Out
2.9
Power Output Connections
CAN Connections
1655-CE Mechanical Drawing
1650-CE Mechanical Drawing
Maintenance
ECB Replacement
Fuse Replacement
Specifications
Certifications
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
Section 3 - AC Power Distribution Box (A2000-16-[]-CE / A2000-08-[]-CE)
Configuration
3.1
Operation
3.2
Breaker Control by Discrete I/O Function
Manual Operation
AC Circuit Breaker Operation
Installation
Mounting
AC Main Connections
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3.4
3.4
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AC Main – Box Configurations
3.5
Breaker Slot / Offset Load Circuit Relationship
3.7
AC Branch Circuit Connections
N2Kview Considerations
CAN Connections
A2000-16-[]-CE Mechanical Drawing
A2000-08-[]-CE Mechanical Drawing
Maintenance
Breaker Replacement
Specifications
Certifications
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.13
3.13
Section 4 - Network Power Supply (A2205-[]-CE)
Features
4.1
Installation
Connections
Typical Installation Diagram’s
Single Network Power Supply
Multiple Network Power Supplies
A2205-[]-CE Mechanical Drawing
Specifications
Certifications
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
Section 5 - Battery Monitor (A1680-CE)
Installation
5.1
Maintenance
5.2
Battery Monitor Cable Harness / Current Shunt
A1680-CE Mechanical Drawing
Configuration
Installation
Connections
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5.3
5.4
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Certifications
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5.5
Section 6 - AC Power Monitor (A1770-CE)
Operation
Installation
AC Power Monitor Configuration #1
AC Power Monitor Configuration #2
AC Power Monitor Configuration #3
A1770-CE Mechanical Drawing
Maintenance
Specifications
Certifications
6.1
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.6
6.6
Section 7 - System Monitor (A1470-CE)
Operation
Signal Input
Signal Output
Installation
Connections
Use of Blocking Diodes
A1470-CE Mechanical Drawing
Maintenance
Specifications
Certifications
7.1
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4 - 7.5
7.6
7.7
7.7
7.7
Section 8 - NMEA 2000® Network Installation Guide
Section 9 - Trouble Shooting Guide
Appendix A
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OctoPlex System Overview
OctoPlex
The Carling Technologies’ Octoplex™ system puts the user in complete control of all AC and DC components within the vessel. Utilizing an NMEA 2000
CAN bus network, system reliability and safety are achieved through a redundant architecture that eliminates single point failures. The OctoPlex™ system offers significant weight reduction in wiring and reduced installation complexity, while also allowing for the monitoring and control of common
NMEA 2000 marine devices, such as compass, GPS, tank level adaptors and more. Field-replaceable AC and DC circuit breakers can be controlled re-
motely through the NMEA 2000 network, allowing panels to be placed in remote locations, thereby eliminating the need for traditional large electrical
panels.
Through the use of a Touch Screen Display Carling Technologies has created a fully configurable and/or customizable user interface. Acting as the brain
of the system, the Touch Screen Display brings the system functions, status reports and alarms directly to the user.
The OctoPlex™ suite of products also includes the Network Power Supply that provides power to and diagnostics for the systems redundant CAN bus, a
Battery Monitor to report vital battery status and a System Monitor, which offers a generic switch status report for discrete signals such as bilge pumps,
alarms, and more.
Certifications
Lloyd’s Type Approved, Test Specification #1, ENV2
Certificate No. 10/00021
CE Approved
IEC 60533 Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships
IEC 60945 Maritime Navigation and Radio communications Equipment and Systems
NMEA 2000 Approved
Certified, Category B
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Overview
Installation Manual Outline
1.
A1415-CE Flat Panel Display
2.
A2205-[ ]-CE Network Power Supply
3.
A1650-CE 8 Circuit DC Power Distribution Box
A1655-CE 16 Circuit DC Power Distribution Box
4.
A2000-08-[ ]-CE 8 Circuit AC Power Distribution Box
A2000-16-[ ]-CE 16 Circuit AC Power Distribution Box
5.
A1680-CE Battery Monitor
6.
A1770-CE AC Power Monitor
7.
A1470-CE System Monitor
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User Information
CAUTION!
WARNING!
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istallation of the product.
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of the product.
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around the product
The purpose of the OctoPlex System Installation & Operation Manual is to educate the system installer and users on the components that
create the OctoPlex system. It’s primary purpose is not only to educate, but also act as a troubleshooting guide that will aide in making sure
that the system is operating to its full potential.
A periodic check of all mounting hardware is recommended.
Disclaimer: With respect to the use or application of the Octoplex System and/or its components, Carling Technologies’
liability to the installer or user shall be limited to direct economic damage or loss. Carling Technologies is not and shall not
be liable for indirect, consequential, exemplary, or other loss or damages, including without limitation loss of use, profits, or
impairment to reputation. Carling Technologies’ liability for direct economic damage will only arise in the event of its gross
negligence.
The contents of this Installation and Operation Manual are and shall remain the exclusive property of Carling
Technologies, Inc. The Manual or its contents or any part thereof shall not be copied or otherwise replicated, or, distributed
to third parties and may only be used by the installer or other user for the purposes described herein.
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6.5” Touch Screen Display
Section 1
The A1415-CE, Touch Screens Display, allows the user to easily control and
monitor the OctoPlex system.
The heart of the Touch Screen Display is a 500 Mhz single board computer running
Windows CE 5.0. The single board computer is used to interface with the dual CAN
bus network, to process user input and to display system status. The Touch Screen
Display is well suited for use in high ambient light environments.
In addition to the dual CAN bus interface, supplementary connections are provided
for an external audible alarm, external LCD backlight control and an external reset input. The configuration of the A1415-CE Touch Screen
Display is accomplished using the OctoPlex Network Configuration (ONC) utility.
The Touch Screen Display comes with a convenient mounting bracket as well as a cover to keep the LCD area protected when not in use.
Function
The Touch Screen Display is the center for control and monitoring of the OctoPlex system and its components. It provides buttons for
controlling the state of AC and DC breakers and displaying their status, along with controls for monitoring SIU signals, Battery Monitor data,
Network Power Supply data, as well as AC Power Monitor data and status. Additional controls are provided to gain access to configuration
pages for AC and DC circuit breakers. The Touch Screen Display also contains an audible alarm that can be configured to sound in the event
of a tripped circuit breaker or other configured system event such as low battery voltage. The following sections provide a description of how
the displays are typically configured to perform certain functions.
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Standard Pages
Standard Touch Screen Display pages are accessed from the ‘Main’ page of the display. The ‘Main’ page of the Touch Screen is defined as
the page that is initially displayed when the system is powered-up and/or reset.
Main Page
On the main page of the display is an area which indicates the status of the system. Typically found across the top of the page the
following are messages that may appear in this area:
System Normal
No alerts or tripped breakers.
Battery Alert
The battery monitor is indicating an abnormal
voltage or temperature.
Breaker Tripped
Circuit breaker tripped - a path of red should lead to the page with the tripped breaker. The Touch Screen may
be configured such that when the ‘Breaker Tripped’ message is touched, the display will take the user directly
to the breaker which is tripped.
Network Power Supply
This page shows the status of the three inputs (two DC & one AC) to the Network Power Supply. The two outputs to the network are dis-
played showing their respective voltage and current load. Normal network voltage is 15 VDC. A temperature measurement from inside the
box will be indicated as well.
The indicated temperature will turn red when the measured temperature inside the NPS goes above 50 Deg C (122 F). In most cases a reported
temperature of up to 55 Deg C is normal. If the reported temperature goes above 55 Deg C for a sustained period of time, service may be required.
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Battery Monitor
monitored. Each battery monitor is capable of one current, four temperature, and two voltage
measurements. Specific configuration and installation of the battery monitors is defined by the boat builder.
Vessel Status/Monitoring
When a System Interface Unit (SIU) is included in the installation, this page shows the status of the inputs being monitored. Generally,
white text will indicate an “off” or “inactive” state, red or green text will indicate an “on” or “active” state. This page can vary greatly
between installations, as format is determined by the boat builder.
Bilge Monitoring/Control
This page displays the current status of the bilge as well as control of the bilge pumps. Typical layouts include indications which, will show
if a bilge pump is running, a float switch is receiving power or whether a high water alarm is being activated.
Builders may choose to control the bilge pumps outside of the OctoPlex system. In this case, the monitoring functions could still exist if
connected to the System Interface Unit, but the control functions would not be included within this page.
AC Power Monitor
The AC Power Monitor page shows the status (voltage, current, frequency) of up to four AC line inputs. Vessels using two 120/240VAC
load groups will utilize all four inputs to the AC Power Monitor. A temperature measurement from inside the box will be indicated as well.
The indicated temperature will turn red when the measured temperature inside the AC Monitor goes above 60 degrees C (140 F) for a sustained
period of time indicating service may be required.
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The Battery Monitor page shows the status (voltage, current, temperature) of the battery banks being
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Tank Level Monitoring
When Tank Level Adapters/Monitors are included in the installation this page will show their status/levels. The boat builder may also
incorporate the capability to automate the process of transferring fuel using this page.
Diagnostics
Preconfigured systems ship with a button typically labeled “System
Diagnostics”, which will launch the System Diagnostics page when touched.
This System Diagnostics page contains six buttons for individual system
diagnostics.
Network Diagnostics
This diagnostic feature will list all devices that the flat panel has established communications with. The following information is supplied for
each such device:
Device Serial Number
Primary Bus Address
Secondary Bus Address
Type of Device
Device Manufacturer
The Primary and Secondary Bus Addresses will contain one of the following values:
Uninitialized – communication has not been established with the respective device on the particular bus.
Inactive – communication was established with the respective device on the particular bus, but
communications have since ceased.
Active – communication has been established and is currently active.
The active Bus is identified by an “*” character. It is not unusual for different devices to be active on different Busses.
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This diagnostic screen also provides two buttons for refreshing the flat panel network display:
Refresh – this button will clear the Network Display and repopulate it
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with all currently active devices.
System Refresh – this button will clear the Touch Screen Display
application’s internal database of network devices and issue device
identification commands, essentially performing a complete network
census, then refreshing the display to reflect the current data.
Pressing SYSTEM REFRESH will request information from every device on the network causing very high network bandwidth utilization for a short
period of time. You may need to press REFRESH, several times after a SYSTEM REFRESH request to get all entries to display due to network traffic
and device response times.
Touch Screen Diagnostics
The Touch Screen Diagnostics page provides a way to measure the response accuracy of the touch screen. A small circle labeled with
screen coordinates will be drawn wherever a touch is reported.
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Run-Time Stats
This diagnostics provides information about the current performance of the
Touch Screen Display, including:
Run-Time – elapsed time since boot in
Days::Hours::Minutes::Seconds format. This data will
rollover after 49 days of run time.
Memory Load – percentage of available memory
currently allocated by the Flat Panel Display operating
system and application. This value will typically be within a range of 15% to 25% depending on the
size of the network and its configuration.
Values higher than 30% may indicate a potential issue with memory utilization.
System Alerts
This diagnostic will list the 50 most recent system alert events, including
breaker trips, battery tolerance alarms, etc. Each alert supplies a brief
description of the alarm and a timestamp.
The timestamp is generated based on the time elapsed from the last touch screen power-up.
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Software Info
Touch Screen Display application software version
ONC Configuration file version number
Screen coordinates (width and height) in pixels
Password Management
This screen will allow you to edit the Basic and Advanced passwords on a Touch
Screen Display. You will need to supply the current password (if any) in order
to complete the changes.
Circuit Breaker Control
All circuit breaker buttons are color coded to reflect the state and/or status. The default color coding is as follows:
OFF
Status
ON
Button
Black
Green
ON w/ Open Load Green
Tripped
Red
Inactive
Black
Locked
ECB Error
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White
Text
White
White
Blue
White
Any Color
Gray
Black
Border
Gray
Gray
White
Gray
Yellow
Gray
Red
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This diagnostic screen will display the following information:
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DC Circuit Breaker Dimming
The Touch Screen Display provides a mechanism for adjusting the Dim value
of an ECB, if enabled. In order to gain access to Dimming commands, the page
containing the target ECBs control button must contain a Carling Option Bar
with the “Dim” option enabled. If so, the option bar will contain a “Dim”
button.
Pressing the “Dim” button will activate Dim Mode. Pressing an ECB will select it as the target for the Dim operation. If dimming is enabled
for the target ECB, the button’s text will change to the ECB’s current Dim value. In addition, the current Dim value will appear within the
Carling Option Bar, flanked by “-“ and “+” buttons. Pressing these increment and decrement buttons will adjust the Dim value accordingly.
The button’s text will change in response to any dimming modifications made. Once completed, press the Dim button again to exit Dim
Mode. The button text will revert to its original text and all button presses will execute their normal functionality (circuit breaker toggling,
etc.).
Status Indications
Breaker OFF
[black button, white text, gray border]
The circuit breaker can be controlled by the display and is currently in the OFF position. Pressing the button will turn the breaker ON.
Breaker ON
[green button, white text, gray border]
The circuit breaker can be controlled by the display and is currently in the ON position. Pressing the button will turn the breaker OFF.
Breaker ON w/open load
[green button, blue text, white border]
An open load (no load) condition indicates that the breaker is turned ON but there is little or no current being drawn. Possible conditions:
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External switch controlling load is in the OFF position
If the connected load is a light, the bulb could be defective
The load is miswired
The load is very small (less than 1.0 Amp)
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Breaker Tripped
[red button, white text, gray border]
If a circuit breaker is tripped, the corresponding button will be red. The button can be pressed once to acknowledge the ‘breaker tripped’
indication. An additional button press will return the breaker to the ON position.
Whenever a circuit breaker trips, the cause for the trip should be determined and resolved before turning the circuit back on. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the load, ECB or vessel.
Breaker Locked
[any state with a yellow border]
The purpose of the lock feature is to avoid inadvertent or accidental
breaker state changes.
When a circuit breaker is locked, multiple steps are required to change
the state of the breaker. If a breaker is locked, it can be unlocked by
pressing the “unlock” button at the bottom of the display, and then
pressing the breaker to unlock. Pressing the “unlock” button again will place the display back into a normal mode of operation where
pressing a breaker button will toggle the breaker. The same process is used to lock an unlocked breaker using the “lock” button.
Inactive breakers
[black button, gray text, gray border]
If a circuit breaker button is indicating an inactive state, the breaker cannot be controlled via the Touch Screen Display. If the displays are
unable to communicate with a circuit breaker (or the hardware which contains the circuit breaker) it will be displayed as inactive. Possible
causes of this condition are:
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DC breaker — DC Power Distribution Box main (manual) breaker is in the off position
AC breaker — Main AC breaker in AC Power Distribution Box is off
AC or DC breaker — AC or DC box is not receiving power
AC or DC breaker — CAN/NMEA2000 cables are not connected to box
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The open load condition can only be detected for DC circuits. AC circuits/buttons do not display open load conditions.
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AC or DC breaker — There is a network/communication problem
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AC or DC breaker — The Touch Screen Displays were not allowed sufficient time to initialized and acquire
system status during power-up, system reset may be required
Manual Override
[gray button, black text, black border]
Indication when corresponding breaker DC Box has been placed into Manual Override Mode. Please refer to “Manual Operation / Overrides”
section within the DC Power Distribution portion of the manual.
ECB Error (DC only)
[white button, black text, red border]
An ECB has detected an error condition. Detailed status may be viewed by using the option bar “Config” button on the page that the ECB
reporting the error is on. Selecting the Breaker Status option will provide you with the current ECB status.
This status is available for any DC breaker regardless of state.
The table below describes the status reported on the breaker status page.
Status
Tripped
Open Load
Short Load
Fuse Blown
Description
The ECB has tripped from a circuit overload.
The ECB is on but the load is not drawing current.
The ECB tripped due to a short circuit condition.
The ECB failsafe fuse has opened.
Fuse Failed
Fuse failed to open when commanded to.
Comm Error
ECB has lost communication with the DC processor.
Address Error
Abnormal High
Abnormal Low
Disabled
Internal timing error.
Back feed. The ECB is OFF but voltage is present at the output.
(See WARNING in DC installation Section)
Reserved for future use.
Internal ECB fault detected.
Once the cause for the ECB error has been ascertained, you may need to cycle the main breaker in the DC box that has the ECB error, or cycle the
DC bus power to clear the condition.
Refer to the DC Box ECB diagnostic section for troubleshooting ECB error messages and possible corrective actions.
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Breaker Configuration
button on the display and then pressing the button for the circuit breaker to be configured.
AC Breakers
The configurable parameters are divided into Basic and Advanced levels. Each of these levels can be password protected with passwords
created in the ONC application. The following section illustrates the parameters of each level, brief descriptions, and their valid ranges.
Configuration of an AC circuit breaker can be enabled or disabled by ONC or by adjusting the parameter in the Advanced Configuration section. If
configuration is disabled the parameter will be displayed, but adjustment will not be allowed. To re-enable configuration, adjust the Configuration
Allowed parameter in the Advanced Configuration section.
Basic Level Parameters:
Default State
Description: This parameter defines the state in which a circuit breaker should be set to upon power up.
Range: OFF, ON, or LAST KNOWN STATE
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AC and DC circuit breaker settings can be changed directly from the Touch Screen Display(s). This can be done by pressing the “Config”
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Default Lock State
Description: This parameter specifies whether a circuit breaker should be locked or unlocked upon power up.
Range: UNLOCKED, LOCKED
The Basic Level configuration includes two parameters for Brownout and Load Shedding. At the time of this writing these parameters were under
development and adjustment of these values will not take effect.
Advanced Level Parameters:
User Configuration Allowed
Description: This parameter specifies whether circuit breaker parameters can be configured from the flat panel configuration interface.
Range: NO, YES
ONC has full configuration capability whether this parameter is enabled or disabled.
DC Breakers
The configurable parameters are divided into Basic and Advanced levels. Each
of these levels can be password protected with passwords created in the ONC
application. The following section illustrates the parameters of each level, brief
descriptions, and their valid ranges.
Configuration of an ECB can be enabled or disabled by ONC or by adjusting the parameter in the Advanced Configuration section. If configuration is
disabled the parameter will be displayed, but adjustment will not be allowed. To re-enable configuration, adjust the Configuration Allowed parameter
in the Advanced Configuration section.
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Basic Level Parameters:
Default State
Description: This parameter defines the state in which an ECB should
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be set to upon power up.
Range: OFF, ON, or LAST KNOWN STATE
Default Lock State
Description: This parameter specifies whether an ECB should be locked
or unlocked upon power up.
Range: UNLOCKED, LOCKED
Current Rating
Description: This parameter defines the maximum current rating for an ECB. Exceeding this current will initiate a trip.
Range: 0 – 30 Amps for a DC-8 Box, and for ECBs #1 – 8 on a DC-16 Box.
0 – 15 Amps for ECBs #9 – 16 on a DC-16 Box.
Setting Current Rating to 0 Amps will cause an immediate trip if the ECB when turned ON.
Default Dim Value
Description: This parameter specifies the Dim value that an ECB should use upon power up.
Range: 25 – 100%
This Dim value will only be applied if Dimming is enabled for the ECB (see Advanced Configuration Parameters on the next page).
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Advanced Level Parameters:
Factory Max Current Rating
Description: This parameter specifies the maximum value that the Current
Rating (Basic Level parameter) can be set to. This value should be
determined by the maximum nominal current for the wire gauge of the circuit
and the load requirements.
Range: 0 – 30 Amps for a DC-8 Box, and for ECBs #1 – 8 on a DC-16 Box
0 – 15 Amps for ECBs #9 – 16 on a DC-16 Box.
Trip Delay
Description: This parameter specifies the delay, in milliseconds, between detection of an over current condition and the tripping of the ECB.
Range: 0 – 750 milliseconds in 50 millisecond intervals
In-Rush Delay
Description: This parameter specifies the delay, in milliseconds, between an ECB turning ON and the activation of the over current detection
logic. This allows for a brief period of current in-rush, preventing the circuit from inadvertently tripping when energized.
Range: 0 – 1500 milliseconds in 100 millisecond intervals
Dimming Enabled
Description: This parameter specifies whether dim values other than 100% can be applied to an ECB.
Range: NO, YES
User Configuration Allowed
Description: This parameter specifies whether ECB parameters can be configured from the flat panel configuration interface.
Range: NO, YES
ONC has full configuration capability whether this parameter is enabled or disabled.
All breaker settings (default state, trip settings, etc.) are stored within their respective breaker box. It is irrelevant which display is used to make any
changes or updates to breaker settings.
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In most configurations, all spare breakers will be given a button on the display pages. If the spare is used at a later time, the text of the button can
It is possible for the configuration settings to be password protected. There are two levels to the configuration pages, Basic and Advanced. The
passwords for these pages could be different or the same. If a password is required, the user will be prompted after pressing the “Config” and
breaker buttons. The password protection is enabled and set by the boat builder and/or Carling.
Other Functions
Status Bar
Most systems will be configured with a status bar at the bottom of all (or most) pages in the display. The contents of this status bar are
determined by the boat builder. The status bar acts similar to the ‘Vessel Status/Monitoring” page, only in a smaller format. Generally, white
text will indicate an input/system is off (or inactive). Green or red text will indicate an input/system is on (or active). A maximum of 12
inputs may be displayed.
Display Dimming
The brightness of the display can be adjusted using these buttons typically found on the main page.
Display Power Save / Backlight OFF
The display can be configured to turn off after a specified duration of inactivity. It is also possible to configure a display to turn off the
back light when a certain area is touched (a logo or button). Pressing any part of the display will turn the display back light back on.
Alarm
There are two types of alarms available:
Global – Alarm condition is detected and sounded on all Touch Screens on the network.
Local – Alarm is detected and sounded only on the Touch Screen and page where a specific condition/activity has been activated.
Example: Custom Fuel Transfer page.
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be changed, as well as the breaker settings so that the displays will reflect the use of the spares.
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The alarm can be set to respond to the following conditions:
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Tripped breaker
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Reversed AC polarity
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Battery values out of tolerance
Configured SIU inputs
When a Global alarm has been activated, touching any button on any page/screen on any Touch Screen will turn it off throughout the
system. A Local alarm can only be silenced by touching a reset button on the the page/screen that that alarm function is configured for.
Clean
This button, if included, will provide a period of time where the Touch Screen is inactive so that it can be cleaned without turning breakers
off or on.
Display Menu/Button Configuration
If any button is pressed and held (for approximately 3 seconds) a page with the current button title/text will appear. This allows the user
to change the text of any button. This is generally used when a spare location is utilized or load wiring is changed. Button text changes are
automatically propagated to other Touch Screens on the network.
A button on a page cannot be moved to another page via the Touch Screen interface. Buttons can only be moved between pages with the ONC utility
and requires an octoplexdata.dat file update.
Configuration - Memory Card Access
Touch Screen configuration information is maintained on a CompactFlash memory card located inside the unit. Physical access to the
memory card is available through the access plate on the bottom of the unit. Access to the files located on the memory card may also be
made through the USB port (if available) located on the lower right front of the unit. Microsoft ActiveSync (XP) or Mobile Computing (Vista)
may be used to copy/delete files to/from a PC and the memory card. The following table lists the required and typical optional files utilized
by the Touch Screen.
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File
Octflash.bin
Scp.ini
Octoplexdata.dat
MANIFEST.TXT
PFSN.TXT
Version 1. xx.xx
Fuel Xfer disclaimer.bmp
Description
Touch Screen binary image file
Touch Screen variable definition file
Touch Screen initialization file
Touch Screen Configuration File
Bootloader Instructions (Deleted after initial boot)
TS Serial number (Deleted after initial boot)
TS binary image Version file (optional)
Vender specific fuel transfer disclaimer (optional)
* any displayed graphics require a bitmap file
Touch Screen page layout is maintained on the octoplexdata.dat file. Therefore any modifications other than button text changes will
require the use of ONC and the replacement of the octoplexdata.dat file. If the octoplexdata.dat file is updated/replaced, the Touch Screen
must be rebooted before the changes will take effect. Each touch screen must be updated independently. Octoplexdata.dat file information
IS NOT propagated to other Touch Screens as is the case with Button Text changes. Depending on the model of the Touch Screen rebooting
may be accomplished by one of the following procedures.
1.
Reset button located just above the USB port, if available.
3.
Cycle Network Power on both CAN busses (A & B) via Network Power Supply Circuit Breakers.
2.
4.
Disconnect/reconnect both (at the same time) CAN interface cables located on the back of the Touch Screen.
Remove ALL inputs (1 AC and 2 DC) to Network Power Supply by powering down the ships AC and DC
systems.
Configuration
The configuration of the OctoPlex Touch Screen Display is accomplished via the Octoplex Network Configuration (ONC) utility. This
Windows-based program will provide the tools for building and/or editing pages, buttons, monitors, etc. in order to achieve the visual
architecture you desire. Please consult the ONC User’s Guide for a full description of ONC’s capabilities and operation.
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Installation
The Touch Screen Display was designed to be installed in an environmentally protected, non-explosive area of the vessel. Take precautions
to mount the display in an area that will be away from direct exposure to the weather and combustible fumes.
Touch Screen Displays should be installed such that the removable oval shaped panel on the bottom of the unit is accessible. Access to this
panel is required for configuration purposes on models that do not have a bezel accessible USB connection.
Two male Micro-C connectors are provided for connection to the primary (J1) and secondary (J2) CAN bus via drop cables. Keep the drop
cables as short as possible for best performance (NMEA 2000 spec is maximum 6 meters for drop cables).
One female Micro-C connector (J3) is provided for connection to the audible alarm and auto/remote backlight ON/OFF control. The alarm
output provides 12 VDC, 50mA max.
Do not connect standard drop cables to J3.
Carling Technologies recommends the use of a Piezo Buzzer for the audible alarm.
Pinout for J3
1...
12V (normally open)
2...
GND (normally open)
3...
External Reset
4...
Back Light Switch
5...
Common
View looking into J3
12V
Typical J3 Connections
Ground
Common
Back Light
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2
-V
Piezo
Buzzer
3
Reset
4
Backlight ON/OFF
5
Common
Reset
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2.83”
2.10”
7.75”
1.75”
5.27”
7.75”
Flash Card Access
6.0” min. clearance, (Cable Bend Radius)
USB Access
Sealed
Reset
4x #6 - 32 Pan
Head Mounting
Hardware. Length
determined by
panel thickness.
Panel Seal Gasket
Snap On Protective Cover
Rear Mounting Bracket
(Panel Thickness from
.06” to 1.50”)
7.16”
J3 Alarm Output / Backlight Control
Mates with MICRO-C
Male Connector
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Mates with MICRO-C
Female Connector
5.40”
Panel Cutout
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Maintenance
The Touch Screen Display was designed to require little, if any, maintenance. It is recommended that the protective plastic cover be in
place when the unit is not in use.
If the touch screen requires cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with water and wipe the display gently. Do not rub aggressively as this
may scratch the touch screen area.
Do not spray any cleaning solvents directly onto the touch screen area.
Specifications
Operating Voltage: 9 to 16 VDC, 15 VDC nominal
Operating Temperature: -10 to 60 Deg C
NMEA 2000 LEN: 14
Weight: 3 lbs. (1.36 kg) Max.
Certifications
Lloyd’s Register: Lloyd’s Type Approved, Test Specification #1, ENV2
Certificate Number: 10/00021
CE Approved: IEC 60533 Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships
IEC 60945 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems
NMEA 2000, Category B
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DC Power Distribution Box
Section 2
A1655-CE / A1650-CE
The A1650-CE and A1655-CE, DC Power Distribution Boxes,
Breakers (ECB’s) in one package that can be mounted virtually
anywhere in the vessel. Each of the DC Power Distribution Boxes
(8 or 16 channel) are rated up to 100 amps maximum capacity and
selected ECB’s can be configured to provide protection for any DC load
up to 30 amps. The DC Power Distribution box contains dual redundant
microprocessors that communicate internally to each ECB, as well as,
provide the interface to the dual redundant CAN bus network.
DC Power
Distribution Box A removable cover allows access to the ECB area where the user can place the DC Box into manual or override mode. When in manual
mode, each ECB can be controlled from individual toggle switches located in the box. A main breaker is also accessible to allow the user to
power down the DC box, as well as, the loads connected to it. The DC Box enclosures are made from formed aluminum with welded seams
and coated in a durable white powder coat finish that will provide years of protection in any environment
Configuration
Configuration of an OctoPlex DC Box and its associated ECBs can be performed either from ONC or from a capably configured flat panel.
Configuration from within ONC provides access to all configurable aspects of a DC Box and its’ ECBs. Consult the ONC User’s Guide for
complete details on adjusting configurable parameters. The Touch Screen’s interface to DC Box configuration is a limited subset of parameters
to provide on-the-fly adjustments of the most used configuration settings. DC box configuration settings are initially loaded with the ONC
utility.
The following ECB parameters may be modified directly from the Touch Screen Display’s ECB configuration page.
Parameter
Description
ON or OFF
ECB state on device power up
Current Setting
0 - 15/30A
ECB selected load rating
Default Lock State
Default Dim %
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Default State
ON or OFF
0 - 100%
Lock state on device power up
% of DIM on power up
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The following ECB parameters may be modified directly from the Touch Screen Display’s ECB advanced configuration page.
Parameter
Setting
Description
Trip Delay
0 - 750ms
Trip delay
Factory Current Rating
0 - 15/30A
Max allowed ECB setting
Inrush Delay
Dimming Allowed
Configuration Allowed
0 - 1500ms
YES or NO
YES or NO
Inrush delay
Enable / Disable
Configuration via touchscreen
The Factory Current Rating is the maximum allowed ECB trip setting as determined by the boat builder and/or installation (ie, load requirements /
wire gauge)
Inrush and Trip Delays
Inrush Delays are commonly used for devices with high/spike startup load requirements such as pumps, radios, etc. The configured setting
(in milliseconds) is the time period that the load current is allowed to exceed the programmed current limit. Inrush Delay is typically used
with loads that are powered ON/OFF via the ECB.
Trip Delay is associated with loads that are powered ON/OFF via a mechanical switch inline after the ECB (ECB is always on and supplies
power to the switch). The configured setting (in milliseconds) is the time period that the load current is allowed to exceed the programmed
current limit.
Automatic ECB Control by Flash Function
The Flash Function allows control of an ECB to be periodic. Common uses of this function include controlling a Fog Horn, automatically
turning off a Head Fan or light after a set period of time, etc. Three parameters dictate the behavior of the circuit and are set via the ONC
utility and maintained in the BCF file. A maximum of 15 flash table entries may be defined. ONLY DC circuits (ECB) support a Flash Table
entry. The flash function is NOT available for AC circuits.
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Flash On Time
Duration of time the circuit is ON
Number of Cycles
Number of times to repeat the cycle 0 – 255, 0 = forever
Flash Off Time
Duration of time the circuit is OFF
When a System Monitor (SIU), A1470-CE, is part of the installation input signals to the SIU, it can be configured to control the behavior of the
ECB’s. Sixteen Discrete I/O’s per DC box (8 and 16 pos) can be programmed. One Discrete I/O can control multiple ECB’s up to the box limit. The
Discrete I/O state is maintained independent of any ECB state. Therefore, if an ECB is being controlled from multiple input signals (DIO’s) an “out of
state” situation is possible when input signals are switched. Example: two wall switches are controlling the same light (ECB) depending on the state
of the signal a second touch of the switch may be required to obtain the desired action.
Discrete I/O
Turn On
Turn ECB On
Off & Lock
Turn ECB Off and Lock
Turn Off
Toggle
DIM
Flash
Function
Turn ECB Off
Toggle ECB state (Momentary Switch Input)
Dim ECB – Incandescent lights ONLY
Flash ECB. Time length and repeat cycle count
One Button HI to LOW
Press wall switch to turn On and hold for Hi to Lo decrease
Momentary Toggle
Turn ECB On as long as signal is present (Rocker/Off-On switch Input)
Smooth Scroll
Press wall switch to turn On and hold to continue previous cycle
Discrete I/O Example
A DC Electronic Circuit Breaker (ECB – 16) provides power to an incandescent lamp. The lamp is controlled via a momentary wall switch tied to an
SIU input. The system is configured to allow this particular SIU input to send a message to the ECB for on/off and dim.
1.
The wall switch is pressed for On/Off or pressed and held for On/Dim.
3.
NMEA2000 PGN SIU output pin message is broadcast over the network.
2.
4.
5.
The SIU input goes to ground when the wall switch is depressed.
A DC box configured to listen for the SIU Output Pin message sees the PGN and triggers a configured internal Discrete I/O
(DIO) function to control the ECB/Circuit.
OctoPlex Touch Screen sees ECB status change updates the breaker button accordingly.
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Automatic ECB Control by Discrete I/O Function
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LED Configuration and Control
LED lighting control (On/Off/Dimming) is supported by both the OctoPlex Touch Screen and/or analog switches when properly wired and
interfaced to a configured Octoplex SIU.
The ECB being used as a dimming module will provide an active high output at full battery voltage to the LED control module. Verify that the LED
control module can accept this type of input prior to use.
When an ECB is configured to provide a PWM output (dimming) the PWM frequency is 100HZ.
Operation
There are three LED’s visible through the cover of the DC Power Distribution Box. The left and right LED’s indicate that there is a powered
primary and secondary network connection. The middle LED indicates that the DC Power Distribution Box is receiving power. If the DC
Power Distribution Box is not receiving power, the Touch Screen Display(s) will not be able to control the ECB’s.
ECB Operation
Each ECB inside of the DC Power Distribution Box has two LED’s, one red and one green. The status of each ECB can be determined by
which LED’s are lit or blinking:
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LED Indications
ECB is ON with a load
Blinking Green
ECB is ON with no load
Steady Red
ECB is tripped
Steady Red, Steady Green
Inline fuse is blown and needs to be replaced
Blinking Red
No Lights
ECB detected error
ECB is OFF
Any other indication represents a faulty condition, requiring the ECB to be replaced.
ECB Status
ECB Status can be viewed on the Touch Screen Display. The following table provides a list of status messages reported by each ECB.
Status
Description
Tripped
The ECB has tripped from an circuit overload
Short Load
The ECB tripped based on a detected short circuit
Open Load
Fuse Blown
Fuse Failed
The ECB is on but the circuit is not drawing current
The ECB slot fuse has opened
Fuse failed to open
Address Error
Internal ECB address error
Abnormal High
ECB is OFF but voltage is present at the output
Disabled
Internal ECB A/D Error
ECB Version
Current ECB software version
Comm Error
Abnormal Low
ECB Model
ECB has lost communication with the DC processor
Reserved for future use.
Current ECB hardware configuration
Detected errors require that the power to the DC box be cycled in order to clear the error. This can be done via the main breaker inside the DC Box
or by cycling the DC power feeding the DC Box.
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A shorted load indication may result from an abnormal low voltage being fed to the DC Box power input.
Each ECB is backed up by an automotive type fuse, either 15 or 30 amps, depending on the position of the ECB. 1-8 are 30A and 9-16 are 15A. See
Fuse Replacement section for details on how to replace a blown fuse.
Abnormal High (back feed) occurs when the ECB is in the OFF state but detects voltage on its output. Common causes are a failed blocking diode
(bilge pump etc) or wiring issue.
Manual Operation / Overrides
All ECB’s can be controlled directly from the DC Power Distribution Box (overriding/bypassing network control from the Touch Screens).
Follow the instructions below for using the DC Power Distribution Box in override mode:
Step #1 -
Remove cover to DC Power Distribution Box.
Step #2 -
Place the toggle switch located on the board along the left side of the panel to the up position. A Red
LED will light up indicating that the panel is in local or “override” mode.
Step #3 -
Individual toggles (either 16 or 8) are located in between the two rows of ECB’s. They are in sequential
order with 1 being on the left and 16 (or 8) being on the right. Toggles should be in the up position to
turn an ECB on and down to turn an ECB off.
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Step #4 -
To return the DC Power Distribution Box to its normal mode so that ECB’s can be controlled via the Touch
Screens, place the toggle located on the board along the right side of the panel in the down position.
The red LED will go out and a green LED will light indicating the DC Box is now in remote mode and can
Installation
The DC Box was designed to be installed in an environmentally protected, non-explosive area of the vessel. Take precautions to mount the
unit in an area that will be away from direct exposure to the water, weather and combustible fumes.
When deciding where to place the units, try to place them in a location that is accessible for manual/override control in an emergency type situation.
Power Input Connections
Input studs are provided for DC positive feed and negative return wires. A DC negative bus bar is provided for negative branch circuit
wires. The negative bus bar is connected to the DC negative return stud.
When tightening power lug use wrench to secure backing nut and torque main nut to 105 in/lbs.
Turn off DC Power prior to working with main DC power input stud. Verify that main DC power to the box is off.
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All power input connections should be tightened securely to ensure a good connection.
All power feeds should be protected by an appropriately sized fuse or circuit breaker located at the power source.
Power Output Connections
The mating connectors required to interface the loads to the DC box are: Deutsch HDP26-18-8PN. Two connectors are required for 16
position panels. One connector is required for 8 position box. Connectors can accommodate 10 to 16 AWG wire depending on the terminal
selected.
The terminals available for use in the HDP26-18-PN connectors are:
Wire Gauge
Contact Type
12 to 16
Solid
10
Stamped / Formed
12 to 16
Stamped / Formed
Deutsch Part Number
0460-204-12141
1060-12-0166
1060-12-0222
The recommended crimp tool for the solid contact is HDT-48-00. Refer to http://www.laddinc.com/shared/datasheets/0425-071-0000.pdf for proper
use and instructions on using this tool.
The recommended crimp tool for the stamped contacts is, Deutsch DTT-12-00. Refer to http://www.laddinc.com/shared/datasheets/DTT-1200%20Instructions.pdf for proper use and instruction on using this tool.
Depending on the contact type selected, any gauge wire from 10 to 16 can be used to connect the loads to the DC box. Verify that the wire
gauge, as well as, the ECB setting selected is appropriate for the load including a safety factor.
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Power Connector Pin Out
Deutsch HDP26-18-8PN
8-Position Panel 16-Position Panel
J1-G
Breaker 1
J2-F
Breaker 9
J1-A
Breaker 3
J2-E
Breaker 11
Breaker 2
J1-E
Breaker 4
J1-C
Breaker 6
J1-D
J1-B
J1-H
Breaker 5
Breaker 7
Breaker 8
J2-A
J2-D
J2-C
J2-B
J2-H
J2-G
Breaker10
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J1-F
Breaker 12
Breaker 13
Breaker 14
Breaker 15
Breaker 16
* Please note the difference between J1 & J2 connections
Back feeding power into the DC box through the power output connectors can occur if external power is applied to an output load pin. This condition
will be flagged as an ECB Abnormal High error and must be corrected. In this situation power will be live in the box even if the main breaker inside
the box is turned OFF. Once the cause for the back feed is resolved, the DC box will need to be reset to allow the affected ECB to come back on line.
CAN Connections
Two male Micro-C connectors are provided for connection to the primary and secondary CAN bus via drop cables.
Use the shortest drop length possible when connecting the DC Box to the CAN backbone. Drop length limit is 6 meters.
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A1655-CE
16 Circuit Power Distribution Box
12.62”
4.93”
11.87”
4.40”
10.81”
9.25”
4x 0.31” for 1/4”
Mounting Hardware
7.48”
Status Indicators
CAN
A
MAIN
CAN
B
0.88”
1.56”
8x 10-32 Screws
8 Loads
Up to 30A each
Main DC Power Input
5/16-18” Stud
Load Power Return
Bus Bar (Removable)
8 Loads
Up to 15A each
J3
CAN A
DC PWR
INPUT
DC POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT
16 CIRCUIT
PN A1655-CE
SER NO.
MFG. DATE
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J2
Main Power Return
5/16-18” Thread
CAN Bus A
Micro-C Male
J4
CAN B
CAN Bus B
Micro-C Male
DC PWR RETURN
REV.
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A1650-CE
9.48”
4.93”
8.73”
4.40”
DC Power Distribution Box (A1655-CE / A1650-CE)
8 Circuit DC Power Distribution Box
7.65”
9.22”
4x 0.31” for 1/4”
Mounting Hardware
7.48”
Status Indicators
CAN
A
MAIN
CAN
B
0.87”
4x 10-32 Screws
Load Power Return
Bus Bar (Removable)
8 Loads
Up to 30A each
Main DC Power Input
5/16-18” Stud
DC POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT
8 CIRCUIT
PN A1650-CE
SER NO.
MFG. DATE
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CAN Bus A
Micro-C Male
J3
CAN A
DC PWR
INPUT
J1
Main Power Return
5/16-18” Thread
J4
CAN B
CAN Bus B
Micro-C Male
DC PWR RETURN
REV.
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Maintenance
The DC Box was designed to require little, if any, maintenance. The only field serviceable parts in the DC box are the ECBs and the fuses.
ECB Replacement
With the cover removed, the inside of the DC Power Distribution Box can be accessed. If it’s installed upright (all connectors on the
bottom), the main breaker is in the lower left corner of the box. This traditional breaker (100A) will disconnect all power to the box (the
power input stud will still be “hot.”)
To remove or replace an ECB follow the below instructions:
Step #1 -
Remove cover to DC Power Distribution Box.
Step #2 -
Turn off the Main Breaker (lower left corner of the box) to the DC Power Distribution Box.
Verify that the middle LED (power present) is OFF before proceeding or damage to the unit may occur..
Step #3 -
Pull the tab away from the base of the ECB while pulling the ECB away from the board it is mounted to.
The tabs securing the ECB’s are at the base of each ECB towards the outside of the box. (On the top
row of ECB’s the tab is on top, on the bottom row of ECB’s the tab is on the bottom.)
Step #4 -
Install an ECB into the DC Power Distribution Box by simply pushing the ECB into the board by lining up
the pins with the connector on the ECB. A soft “click” will be heard when the ECB is properly “locked”
into position.
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Step #5 -
Turn the main breaker to the box back to the on position.
Fuse Replacement
With the cover removed, the inside of the DC Power Distribution Box can be accessed. If it’s installed upright (all connectors on the
bottom), the main breaker is in the lower left corner of the box. This traditional breaker (100A) will disconnect all power to the box (the
power input stud will still be “hot”). In the case of a steady red and steady green LED on the ECB, the backup fuse needs to be replaced.
The backup fuse can be accessed and replaced by following the below instructions:
Step #1 -
Turn off the Main Breaker (lower left corner of the box) to the DC Power Distribution Box.
Verify that the middle LED (power present) is OFF before proceeding or damage to the unit may occur.
Step #2 -
Loosen the thumbscrews on the small board between the two rows of ECB’s which contain the manua
override toggle switches. (It may be easier to access the screws if ECB’s are removed from the box.)
Step #3 -
When all the screws are loose, pull the board away from the board which is mounted along the side of the
DC Power Distribution Box. The board with the switches should come loose and allow access to the backup
fuses.
Step #4 -
In 16-position boxes, the left 8 ECB positions (#1-8) are protected by a 30A fuse, while the remaining 8 (#9-
16) are protected by a 15A fuse. In 8-position boxes, all ECB’s are protected by 30A fuses. Fuses can simply
be pulled out and replaced with the same type (ATO automotive fuses) and value.
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Step #5 -
After proper fuses are installed, replace the board with the toggles by lining up the pins on the board along
the side of the box with the connector on the board with the toggles. After the pins are lined up and the
board is inserted properly the thumbscrews can be retightened.
Step #6 -
Replace any ECB’s which were removed in the process.
Step #7 -
Turn the main breaker to the box back to the ON position. The red and green LED’s should no longer be lit
at the same time for the ECB position with the replaced fuse.
If the red and green LED’s continue to illuminate after replacing the backup fuse using the above procedure, the ECB is faulty and should be
replaced.
Specifications
Operating Voltage, CAN BUS: 9 to 16 VDC, 15 VDC nominal
Operating Voltage, Power Input: 10 to 32 VDC, 24 VDC nominal
Maximum Current, Power Input: 100 Amps
Operating Temperature: -40 to 55 Deg C
NMEA 2000 LEN: 1
Weight, A1650: 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) Max
Weight, A1655: 6 lbs. (2.72 kg) Max
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Certifications
2.15
Lloyd’s Register: Lloyd’s Type Approved, Test Specification #1, ENV2
Certificate Number: 10/00021
DC Power Distribution Box (A1655-CE / A1650-CE)
CE Approved: IEC 60533 Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships
IEC 60945 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems
NMEA 2000, Category B
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AC Power Distribution Box
A2000-16-[ ]-CE / A2000-08-[ ]-CE
The A2000-[ ] series AC Power Distribution Boxes provide the boat builder with up to 8 (A2000-8) or 16 (A2000-16) remotely controlled
hydraulic/magnetic circuit breakers in one package that can be mounted virtually anywhere in the vessel.
Each AC Power Distribution Box (8 or 16 channel) is rated up to 100 amps
maximum capacity. AC Circuit breakers are available from 1 to 100 amps and are
controlled using an external solenoid to turn them on and an internal trip coil to turn
them off. Each breaker can also be manually actuated. The AC Boxes utilize a 16 bit
microprocessor that controls the on/off function of each circuit breaker and provides the
interface to the dual redundant CAN bus network.
The AC Box enclosures are made from white, high strength, injection molded plastic that will
AC Power
Distribution Box provide years of protection in any environment.
Configuration
Configuration of an OctoPlex AC Box and its associated functions can be performed either from ONC or from a capably configured flat panel.
Configuration from within ONC provides access to all configurable aspects of an AC Box. Consult the ONC User’s Guide for complete details on
adjusting configurable parameters. The Flat Panel’s interface to AC Box configuration is a limited subset of parameters to provide on-the-fly
adjustments.
AC box configuration settings are initially loaded and controlled with the ONC utility and contained in Box Configuration Files (BCF). The
following parameters may be modified directly from the Touch Screen Display.
Parameter
Setting
TS Mod
Description
Default State
On, Off, Last
Yes
Circuit breaker state on network power up
Default to last State
On or Off
Yes
Last known state on network power up
Default Lock State
Configuration Allowed
Alarm on Trip
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Yes or No
Yes or No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lock state on network power up
Allow user to mod Circuit Bkr via TS
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When “Default to Last State” is set to “ON” it overrides the “Default State” setting.
Breaker Control by Discrete I/O Function
Circuit Breaker. Sixteen Discrete I/O’s per AC box can be programmed. One DIO can control multiple breakers up to the box limit. Discrete I/O
functions are configured using ONC.
Discrete I/O
Turn On
Turn Breaker On
Off and Lock
Turn Breaker Off and Lock
Turn Off
Toggle
Momentary Toggle
Function
Turn Breaker Off
Toggle Breaker State (Momentary Switch Input)
Turn Breaker On as long as signal is present (Rocker/Off-On switch input)
Operation
Depending on the AC box power configuration (110, 220, 3 phase) there are up to three LED’s visible through the cover of the AC Power
Distribution Box. These LEDs signify that AC power is present inside the box. This power indication is derived from the Line input and does
NOT reflect the state of the main breaker, if so equipped.
As long as network power is present, the AC Box will be recognized by the Touch Screen Display. When AC power is not present, you will not
be able to control the AC circuit breakers
There are no external indications that CAN bus power is present on the AC box.
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Analog input signals to the SIU can trigger a Discrete I/O function in the AC processor, which can be used to control the behavior of a
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Manual Operation
All AC Circuit Breakers can be controlled directly from the AC Power Distribution Box (bypassing control from the Touch Screens). Follow
the instructions below to manually control an AC Circuit Breaker:
Step #1 -
Remove cover to AC Power Distribution Box.
Step #2 -
Operate the desired circuit breaker using the toggle lever.
Step #3 -
Replace the cover when done.
When manually controlling AC circuit breakers, any time you turn one to the “off” position, the system will consider this a tripped
breaker and activate the audible alarm if configured to do so. The system sees this as a trip because the system did not command the
breaker “off”.
When a circuit breaker is turned off manually, it can still be controlled via the touch screen. This could present a hazard when doing maintenance on
a circuit. It is good practice to “lock” a breaker in the “off” position from the touch screen when performing any required maintenance on a circuit.
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AC Power Distribution Box
AC Circuit Breaker Operation
The state of each AC circuit breaker, On, Off, Tripped, Inactive, is reflected on the Touch Screen Display. The default color coding is as follows:
Text
Black
Tripped
Red
White
White
Black
Gray
On
Locked
In-Active
Green
Any
White
Any
Border
Gray
Gray
Gray
Yellow
Gray
Installation
The AC Power Distribution Box is designed to be installed in an environmentally protected, non-explosive area of the vessel. Take precautions
to mount the unit in an area that will be away from direct exposure to water, weather and combustible fumes.
Mounting
The boxes should be mounted in a location that is accessible for manual/override control in an emergency type situation. A minimum of
2-
inches of open space must be allowed at the top of the AC box to allow access to the CAN connectors and firmware update access connection.
The AC Power Distribution Box must be mounted in a vertical position (i.e. on a bulkhead). The AC Power Distribution Box cannot be installed
horizontally (flat) with circuit breakers facing up or down. The installation should allow for the branch wires to exit from the bottom or the right
when facing the box. When facing the box do not install the box with the branch wires exiting from the top or left side.
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Status Button
Off
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AC Main Connections
Depending on configuration, connection points are provided for single 110/220, single 230 or three phase AC line inputs. Bus bars are
provided for AC neutral (white) and grounding (green) conductors. Main feed wires entering the panel are secured to prevent strain using a
screw down “clamp” provided at the opening on the outside of the panel.
Lethal voltages are present inside the AC Box. Verify that all AC power is shut off or disconnected before working inside the unit.
The installer is responsible for verifying that the wire gauge used for the main power feed is appropriately sized for the loads being fed from the AC
Box. The box is designed to accept up to 1 gauge wire for the main power feed.
Required Torque for each AC breaker terminal screw is 35 inch-lbs. This torque requirement must be applied to all circuit breaker terminal screws,
no exceptions. Failure to properly torque each connection may result in damage to the AC Box or vessel.
All personnel performing installation or maintenance work on the AC Box will need to have a calibrated torque screwdriver in order to verify proper
installation of the circuit breakers and associated connections.
AC Main - Box Configurations
There are three distinct AC Distribution Box configurations depending on the type of line input; each requires different hardware
options depending on the input line configuration. This configuration must be determined prior to ordering the AC Boxes.
1.
Single Phase (1Ø) 120 or Euro 230 VAC
3.
Three Phase (3Ø) 120/208 VAC
2.
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AC Power Distribution Box
For 120 and Euro 230 VAC single phase configurations the Line Bus Bars (A & B) are jumpered together at the factory using a bus bar
jumper.
For 120/240 VAC split phase the Line Bus Bars are not tied together at the factory, allowing two legs of 120 VAC to be brought into the box
for single or double pole circuit breaker installation.
For example, if the main breaker is connected such that (from top to bottom) Line A is the first pole/
location for the main breaker and Line B is the second, the first pole/location of the first double pole branch
breaker will be Line B and then Line A (NOT Line A and then Line B). For 120/208 VAC three phase a third
Line Bus Bar (C) is added and up to 15 single pole breaker positions are available for loads.
AC Branch Circuit Connections
Branch circuit wires enter the AC Power Distribution Box through the eight openings at the bottom of the panel. Line conductors are
connected to their respective circuit breaker. Neutral and grounding conductors are connected to bus bars provided. Branch wires entering
the panel are secured to prevent strain using a screw down “clamp” provided inside of the panel. Circuit breakers are in sequential order
from top to bottom.
“Tie bars” connecting circuit breaker handles for double and triple pole breakers must be used.
Required Torque for each AC breaker terminal screw is 35 inch-lbs. This torque requirement must be applied to all circuit breaker terminal screws,
no exceptions. Failure to properly torque each connection may result in damage to the AC Box or vessel.
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In this configuration the first branch breaker pole is Line B.
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All personnel performing installation or maintenance work on the AC Box will need to have a calibrated torque screwdriver in order to verify proper
installation of the circuit breakers and associated connections.
Breaker Slot / Offset Load Circuit Relationship
The number of available circuit breakers in an AC distribution box for loads will vary depending on the AC input power type 120V or 230V
(Euro Single Phase), 240V or 3 Phase. 120V and 230V Euro loads use a Single Pole breaker. 240V loads use a Dual Pole breaker which
requires two physical breaker slots and Three Phase breakers require 3 physical breaker slots. The AC distribution box may contain
combinations of the physical breaker types. Therefore, the total number of supported load circuits in a given box will vary depending on the
load type mix.
AC Box Type
8-Position
120V / 230V
Single Pole
240
Double Pole
3-Phase
Triple Pole
16
8
5*
16-Position
8
4
2
* Three (3) Phase breakers start with position 5, allowing for a total of 15 physical slots
The Panel Breaker numbers as identified on the panel cover start with 1 at the top. The main breaker (when used) will occupy slots 1
through 3 depending on the main breaker configuration, single, double or triple pole. When a single pole main breaker is used, slots 2 and 3
will be left open. When a double pole main breaker is used, slot 3 will be left open. For Single Pole and Double Pole configurations, Panel
Breaker slot number 4 is the first slot for a load breaker. For 3 Phase configurations, Panel Breaker slot number 5 is the first slot for a load
breaker.
N2Kview Considerations
Installations that include remote control of breakers via N2kView must be aware of the relationship and offsets between the N2kView
Configuration and the Octoplex AC breaker position.
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1
ONC
1ǾBox
ONC
3ǾBox
2
Line
1ǾBox
A
B
3
4
1
6
3
8
5
5
7
9
4
4
4
A
C
Load 4 -1Ø Load 3-3Ø
12
16
13
17
14
18
15
19
16
Main
Load 1 -1Ø
Load 2 -1Ø Load 1-3Ø
11
15
Main 3Ø - NU-1Ø SP and DP
NU
A
10
14
C
B
A
9
13
NU
2
8
12
Main 3Ø - 1 Ø or Double Pole
Main 3Ø - 1 Ø if Double Pole
2
7
11
NU
A
B
Comments
2
6
10
1
Line
3ǾBox
17
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
3
5
6
B
B
7
A
B
9
B
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
A
B
A
B
C
A
A
B
C
A
B
B
B
A
B
A
A
C
A
B
C
Load 3 -1Ø Load 2-3Ø
Load 5 -1Ø Load 4-3Ø
Load 6 -1Ø Load 5-3Ø
Load 7 -1Ø Load 6-3Ø
Load 8 -1Ø Load 7-3Ø
Load 9 -1Ø Load 8-3Ø
Load 10 -1Ø Load 9-3Ø
Load 11 -1Ø Load 10-3Ø
Load 12 -1Ø Load 11-3Ø
Load 13 -1Ø Load 12-3Ø
Load 14 -1Ø Load 13-3Ø
Load 15 -1Ø Load 14-3Ø
Load 16 -1Ø Load 15-3Ø
Main Breaker
CAN Connections
Two male Micro-C connectors are provided at the top of the box for connection to the primary and secondary CAN bus via drop cables.
Use the shortest drop length possible when connecting the AC Box to the CAN backbone. Drop length limit is 6 meters
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Panel
N2kView
Breaker #
Switch
3.9
A2000-16-[]-CE
OctoPlex
16 Circuit AC Power Distribution Box
2x 15.76”
11.50”
7.75”
CAN Interface
J1 CAN Bus A
(MICRO-C Male)
1.50”
Power
Input
8.50”
J2 CAN Bus B
(MICRO-C Male)
19.50”
2x 21.26”
20.50”
2x 17.00”
12.50”
15.00”
14.00”
5.04” MAX.
4.85”
Load Wire Exit Locations
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3.10
2x 15.76”
11.50”
7.75”
CAN Interface
J1 CAN Bus A
(MICRO-C Male)
1.50”
Power
Input
2x 5.48”
15.22” Square
J2 CAN Bus B
(MICRO-C Male)
13.46”
2x 14.46”
2x 10.95”
12.50”
15.00”
14.00”
5.04” MAX.
4.85”
Load Wire Exit Locations
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8 Circuit AC Power Distribution Box
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OctoPlex
Maintenance
The AC Box was designed to require little, if any, maintenance. The only field serviceable parts in the AC box are the Circuit Breakers and
Solenoids.
Breaker Replacement
The AC circuit breakers are not interchangeable like the breakers in the DC Boxes. If an AC breaker value/rating needs to be changed, the
AC Power Distribution Box will need to be disassembled. Below are the steps required for replacing an AC breaker:
Lethal voltages are present inside the AC Box. Verify that all AC power is shut off or disconnected before working inside the unit.
Step #1 -
Turn off main power feeding the AC Power Distribution Box at the source. Do not remove the front
panel if the LED’s are lit (indicating that AC power is being provided to the panel).
Step #2 -
All Remote Actuators (solenoids) need to be disconnected and removed by loosening the screws to the
right of the circuit breaker handle, and disconnecting the wires to the left.
Step #3 -
With all Remote Actuators removed, the five large thumb screws can be loosened and four small Phillips
head screws removed allowing the cover to be opened.
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AC Power Distribution Box
Step #4 -
Once the cover is removed, buses for the ground, neutral, and lines, as well as all AC breakers can be
accessed.
Step #5 -
Once any required changes are made, the AC Power Distribution Box can be reassembled by
reconnecting the ground wire to the cover, replacing and securing the cover with the four screws, and
re-installing all Remote Actuators (making sure that connectors line up properly with their corresponding
AC Power Distribution Box (A2000-16-CE / A2000-08-CE)
circuit breaker) and tie bars as required.
Required Torque for each AC breaker terminal screw is 35 inch-lbs. This torque requirement must be applied to all circuit breaker terminal screws,
no exceptions. Failure to properly torque each connection may result in damage to the AC Box or vessel.
All personnel performing installation or maintenance work on the AC Box will need to have a calibrated torque screwdriver in order to verify proper
installation of the circuit breakers and associated connections.
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OctoPlex
Specifications
Operating Voltage, CAN BUS: 9 to 16 VDC, 15 VDC nominal
Operating Voltage, Power Input: 120/230 VAC, 208 VAC three phase
Maximum Current, Power Input: 100 Amps
Operating Temperature: -20 to 55 Deg C
NMEA 2000 LEN: 2
Weight, A2000-16-[ ]-CE: 20 lbs. (9.1 kg) MAX
Weight, A2000-08-[ ]-CE: 16.5 lbs. (7.5 kg) MAX
Certifications
Lloyd’s Register: Lloyd’s Type Approved, Test Specification #1, ENV2
Certificate Number: 10/00021
CE Approved: IEC 60533 Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships
IEC 60945 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems
NMEA 2000, Category B
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Network Power Supply
A2205-[ ]-CE
The A2205-CE, Network Power Supply, is the backbone of the OctoPlex System.
The power supply has AC and DC input power redundancy for a robust network
supply. The A2205 provides the required +15VDC (±0.5%) for the dual NMEA
2000 CAN Bus communications network. The power supply has two available
choices of AC power: 120 VAC (A2205-1-CE) or 220 VAC (A2205-2-CE), and is also
setup for +24 VDC DC supply.
Network Power
Supply
seams and coated in a durable white powder coat finish that will provide years of
protection in any environment.
Features
•
Dual CAN Bus communications
•
AC Input Power
•
DC Input Power
•
7.5 amp Thermal breakers on each CAN Bus
•
LED Indicators
LED Indicator
CAN Bus A
Service
CAN Bus B
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Condition
Green
CAN Bus On
No Indication
Can Bus Off
Red
Needs Service
No Indication
Normal Operation
Green
CAN Bus On
No Indication
CAN Bus Off
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The Network Power Supply enclosure is made from formed aluminum with welded
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Installation
The Network Power Supply should be installed in a location that allows access to the thermal circuit breakers installed on the CAN Bus
connector side of the A2205. The power supply has one input for AC power and two inputs for DC power. At least one power input (AC or
DC) must be present for the A2205 to operate. A Deutsch DT06-4S connector is used for the AC power source and Deutsch DT06-2S
connectors are used for the DC sources.
Connections
1.
2.
3.
Deutsch DT06-4S Connector Pins
AC Neutral
AC Ground
1.
2.
AC Ground
Deutsch DT06-2S Connector Pins
24 VDC Power Input
DC Power Return
4. AC Line 120 VAC, 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Connector
J1 / J2
Pin
1
Power Output
4
CAN HI
3
1
2
3
4
J4 / J5
Shield
2
5
J3
Connection
1
2
Power Return
View
Mating Connector
Device Net
Mini-C
Male
CAN LOW
AC Neutral
AC Ground
AC Ground
DT06-4S
AC Line
DC Power Input
DC Power Return
DT06-2S
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Network Power Supply
This is the only OctoPlex component which uses Mini/Thick cable and Mini-C connectors (other components use Micro-C connectors). The drops
used for this component should have a Male Mini-C connection on both ends.
Typical Installation Diagram’s
L
N
G
Fuse (2A)
CAN
BUS B
CAN
BUS A
DeviceNet Mini/Thick
Cable
Network
Power Supply
Battery
Bank 1
Battery
Bank 2
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Single Network Power Supply
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OctoPlex
Multiple Network Power Supplies
The required number of Network Power Supplies will be determined by the length of the backbone and the sum of the devices powered on the
network. If multiple power sources are required, V+ (NET-S) must be broken (on both Busses) between the sources and the SHIELD (drain)
connected at ONE power supply.
CAN Hi
CAN Hi
CAN Low
CAN Low
Drain
Drain
V-
V-
V+
V+
Drain
V-
Network Power
Supply
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V+ broken between
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V-
V+
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A2205-CE
Network Power Supply
CB2
CAN B
SERVICE
CAN A
-CE
5 AMPS MAX.
OUTPUT 15VDC
NETWORK POWER SUPPLY
7 1/2
POWER
CB1
PN A2205-
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MFG. DATE
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6.10”
BUS B
POWER
120/220 VAC
AC PWR INPUT
7.80”
7 1/2
4x #6 Mounting
Hardware
8.00”
BUS A
POWER
230 VAC
Network Power Supply (A2205-CE)
8.84”
A2205-1-CE
A2205-2-CE
120/220 VAC
3.85”
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IS BROKEN
2x 7-1/2 a Circuit
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OctoPlex
Specifications
AC Input Power: 90 – 264 Vac, 47 – 63 Hz
AC Input Current max: 2 Amps
DC Input Power: 18 – 36 Vdc
DC Input Current max: 6 Amps
CAN Bus Output Voltage: +15 VDC (±0.5%)
CAN Bus Load: 7 ½ Amps max (1500 LEN capable)
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature: -55°C to +85°C
Weight: 6 lbs. (2.72 kg) Max.
Certifications
Lloyd’s Register: Lloyd’s Type Approved, Test Specification #1, ENV2
CE Approved: IEC 60533 Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships
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Section 5
Battery Monitor
A1680-CE
The A1680-CE, Battery Monitor, is a Lloyd’s Type Approved part of the
OctoPlex family of products. The Battery Monitor measures DC voltage,
current and temperature. It also has a CAN Bus communication connection
for the OctoPlex network. The Battery Monitor enclosure is made from a
diecast aluminum and coated with a durable white powdercoat finish that will
provide years of protection in any environment.
Installation (Shunt Installed)
Blue
Green
Orange
Red
Black
Connections made with Carling
A2225-[] Battery Monitor
Harness
12V
+
-
{
Battery Monitor (A1680-CE)
{
Battery Monitor
24V
+
Battery 1
Battery 3
Temp. 3
Temp. 1
Temp. 2
Temp. 4
Main Bus
Shunt
(50mV FULL SCALE)
-
Battery 4
+
-
Battery 2
+
Mount Sensor (Part of A2225-[])
to Battery stud or adhere directly
to Battery
When no Shunt is used, tie the orange, green and blue wires directly to the 24V side of the battery.
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Battery Monitor Cable
Harness / Current Shunt
Carling Part Number
Description
A2225-4
Battery Monitor Cable Harness - 4'
A2225-8
Battery Monitor Cable Harness - 8'
A2225-6
A2225-14
A2225-16
MS91587-2
Battery Monitor Cable Harness - 6'
Battery Monitor Cable Harness - 14'
Battery Monitor Cable Harness - 16'
Battery Shunt 200amp, 50MV
A shunt is not required if the Battery Monitor will not be used for current measurements.
Maintenance
The Battery monitor was designed to require no maintenance. There are no serviceable parts inside of the Battery Monitor. Any service or
repair issues should be handled by a factory authorized technician.
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A1680-CE
Battery Monitor
2.43” MAX.
2.43” MAX.
1.78” MAX.
2x 5.00”
Battery Monitor (A1680-CE)
5.50” +/- .03”
1.78” MAX.
BATTERY MONITOR
PART NUMBER: A1680-CE LEN: 1
SER NO.
MFG. DATE
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4x Slot for #6 Screw
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Configuration
The Battery Monitor has one configurable parameter, the maximum current value of the shunt being used. This parameter is configurable
using ONC and the range is 50 to 500 amps. The voltage drop across the shunt should not exceed 50 mV for the configured current. For
example, if the maximum shunt value selected is 200 amps then the voltage drop across the shunt at 200 amps should not exceed 50 mV
DC.
Installation
The Battery Monitor was designed to be installed in a protected, non-explosive area of the vessel. Take precautions to install the Battery
Monitor in an area that will be away from direct exposure to the weather and combustible fumes.
Connections
Battery Harness (A2225-[ ])
Connections:
Pin
Temp. Sensor 1 Signal
3
Temp. Sensor 2 Signal
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
Shunt High
Temp. Sensor 1 Gnd.
Ground
Shunt Low
Temp. Sensor 3 Signal
12
Temp. Sensor 4 Signal
14
15
16
17
18
Orange
Black
Green
Temp. Sensor 2 Gnd.
Reserved
13
Color
Temp. Sensor 3 Gnd.
10
11
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1
Battery Voltage +
Red
Temp. Sensor 4 Gnd.
Reserved
Not Used
Not Used
Not Unused
Power Input
Blue
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CAN Interface:
A single Micro C connector is provided for connection of the Battery Monitor to a selected CAN bus.
Specifications
Power Input: 12-30 VDC, 100mA max (Blue Wire)
Input Voltage: 12-30 VDC (Red Wire)
Shunt Voltage: 50 mV DC Max (Orange / Green Wires)
Temperature Sensor Range: -20 to 70°C
Operating Temperature: -40 to +70°C
Weight: 0.75 lbs. (.34 kg) nominal
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NME2000 LEN: 1
Certifications
Lloyd’s Register: Lloyd’s Type Approved, Test Specification #1, ENV2
CE Approved: IEC 60533 Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships
IEC 60945 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems
NMEA 2000, Category B
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OctoPlex
AC Power Monitor
A1770-CE
The A1770-CE, AC Power Monitor, allows the boat builder to monitor the
voltage, current and frequency of up to four single phase AC inputs or one
three phase input, in one package, that can be mounted virtually anywhere in
the vessel.
The AC Monitor utilizes four independent signal processing circuits that interface with a 16 bit microprocessor. The processed data is transmitted over the
dual CAN Bus interface to the flat panel where the user can view the informa-
AC Power
Monitor
tion.
The enclosure of the AC Monitor is made from diecast aluminum and coated in a durable white powder coat finish that will provide years of
protection in any environment.
Operation
There are three LED’s that are visible through the cover of the AC Power Monitor. The left and right LED’s indicate that there is a primary
and secondary network connection. The LED in the center indicates whether the AC Power monitor is receiving power from the input
connectors.
The standard AC Power Monitor page on the touchscreen shows the AC voltage (RMS), current and frequency of all four line inputs. The
internal temperature of the unit is also displayed. If one or more inputs are not used then the values displayed will be zero.
Installation
Depending on the type and number of AC power sources being monitored, the AC Power Monitor requires from 1 to 4 Deutsch DT06-4S
connectors. It is also recommended that 16 AWG wire is used for the connections to the AC sources.
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AC Power Monitor
1.
Deutsch DT06-4S Connector Pins
2.
3.
4.
AC Line
AC Neutral
AC Current Transformer Input #1
AC Current Transformer Input #2
* See section 5.2 for view of connector drawing
AC Power Monitor Configuration #1
Single and Dual 110 VAC & 240 VAC
AC Main
1A
3
4
1
2
Neutral
GND
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Current
Transformer (A2299)
Line
To Loads
To A1770 J3 (For Single 110 / 240V)
To A1770 J3, J5 (For Dual 110 / 240V)
To ground stud on case
Neutral
To Loads
GND
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AC Power Monitor Configuration #2
Single and Dual 220 VAC
AC Main
Leg A
Leg B
Current
Transformer (A2299)
Line
To Loads
AC Main
1A
3
4
1
2
1A
}
Current
Transformer (A2299)
To A1770 J3
(For Single 220V)
To A1770 J3, J4
(For Dual 220V)
3
4
1
Neutral
GND
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To case
2
Neutral
}
To A1770 J5
(For Single 220V)
To A1770 J5, J6
(For Dual 220V)
To Loads
GND
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AC Power Monitor
AC Power Monitor Configuration #3
Three-Phase VAC
AC Main
Phase A
Phase C
Current
Transformer (A2299)
To Loads
AC Main
AC Main
1A
3
4
1
1A
2
}
Current
Transformer (A2299)
To A1770 J3
3
4
1
1A
2
}
Current
Transformer (A2299)
To A1770 J4
3
4
1
2
Neutral
GND
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}
Neutral
To A1770 J5
To Loads
GND
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Phase B
Line
6.5
OctoPlex
A1770-CE
AC Power Monitor
8.51”
8.02”
J2
CAN B
7.52”
6.40”
J1
CAN A
AC POWER MONITOR
POWER
CAN A
MAIN
CAN B
4x 0.16” Slot for #6
Mounting Hardware
2.67”
2.55”
AC POWER MONITOR
PN A1770-
SER NO.
MFG. DATE
REV.
CARLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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AC Power Monitor
Maintenance
6.6
The AC power monitor was designed to require no maintenance. Any service or repair issues should be handled by a factory authorized
technician.
Specifications
Operating Voltage: 90 – 264 VAC
Operating Temperature: -40 to +70°C
Operating Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Weight: 3.6 lbs. (1.64 kg) nominal
AC Power Monitor (A1770-CE)
NMEA LEN: 1
Certifications
Lloyd’s Register: Lloyd’s Type Approved, Test Specification #1, ENV2
CE Approved:
IEC 60533 Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships
IEC 60945 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems
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Section 7
OctoPlex
System Monitor
A1470-CE
The A1470-CE, System Monitor or System Input Unit (SIU), allows the boat builder
to interface with up to 34 DC signals to the Octoplex system for status
information and monitoring purposes. The SIU can be configured to perform Discrete I/O Functions in conjuction with the AC and DC Distribution Boxes, such as,
Control AC or DC Breakers, DC Dimming Control and Time Interval On/Off.
The SIU enclouser is made from die cast aluminum and coated in a durable white
System Monitor
powder coat finish that will provide years of protection in any environment.
Operation
The SIU is configured using the Octoplex Network Configuration (ONC) tool. Using this tool, the SIU can be configured to perform different
function based inputs.
Signal Input
Each SIU input signal can be configured to perform a function based on the input level. When an input goes to the “Active” state, the
configured function will be performed. The table below describes the “Active” states that any SIU input can be configured for:
Low Input
Output Signal will go Active when the input Signal goes to ground
High Input
Output Signal will go Active when the input signal goes above 8 VDC
Both
Output Signal will go Active when either a high or low input is detected
* Note: Both (either) is the Default
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System Monitor
Signal Output
When a configured input to the SIU changes state, a message from the SIU is broadcast to the Octoplex network using an NMEA 2000 PGN.
The SIU output signals may be received and processed by any NMEA 2000 device designed to process the Binary Switch Bank Status PGN. All
Octoplex AC, DC and Touch Screen devices allow processing of SIU signals through Discrete I/O handlers or properly configured Touch Screen
button objects for status monitor and alarm functions.
Each Output Signal has a “Normal State” and an “Abnormal State” associated with it. For example, an input could be set up such that the
“Normal State” is low and the “Abnormal State” is high. When the input goes high, the Touch Screen could be configured to provide an
indication to the user that a change in the device state has been detected.
In some configurations, such as a pump inline Flow Sensor, it is required to “Arm” the State/Alarm. With no flow (pump off) the sensor
would be in the Normally Open/ Abnormal State. We only want an Alarm if the sensor goes Open (Abnormal State) while the pump is
running, therefore, we need to Arm the Alarm with the appropriate Signal State Stimulus.
State to Inactive
Description
Set Alarm state Off when Signal goes Active
Set Alarm state On when Signal goes Inactive
Signal Examples:
High Water Alarm
NO
Normal OFF, Circuit closes Abnormal ON- Alarm on State to Active
Engine Temperature Alarm
NO
Normal OFF, Circuit Closes Abnormal ON.- Alarm on State to Active
Light Switch
NO
Normal Off, Circuit Closes Abnormal ON - trigger DIO for ECB control while ON maintained
Float Switch Power
Water Flow Alarm
Tank Empty
Holding Tank Full
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NC
NC
NO
NO
Normal ON, Circuit Opens Abnormal OFF- Alarm on State to Inactive
Normal OFF (Closed when Pump On), Circuit Opens Abnormal ON - Alarm on State Inactive
Trigger a Discrete I/O to Turn OFF the associated pump breaker(s)
Trigger a Discrete I/O to Turn OFF head flush breaker(s)
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Signal State Stimulus
State to Active
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Some Types of Connections to System Monitor:
24/12 VDC
24/12 VDC
GROUND
Float Switch
Discrete Switch
Discrete Switch
24/12 VDC
Alarm /
Monitor
GROUND
Alarm /
Monitor
Bilge Pump
Bilge Pump ON - Active High
Float Switch Power - NC, Active High
NO, Active High
NO, Active Low
NO, Active High
NO, Active Low
NMEA2000 / CAN Bus A
System Monitor
(SIU)
NMEA2000 / CAN Bus B
Installation
The SIU was designed to be installed in an environmentally protected, non-explosive area of the vessel. Take precautions to mount the unit
in an area that will be away from direct exposure to the water, weather and combustible fumes.
Connections
Connector Part Number
Deutsch DRC16-40S
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Socket Part Number
Deutsch 0462-201-16 (Solid Contact)
Deutsch 1062-16-06 (Stamped/Formed Contact)
Wire Size
16-20
16-20
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System Monitor
Recommended wire gauge is 16. Limit wire length to 50 feet.
Deutsch recommends a torque of 25 to 28 in/lbs be applied to the center mounting screw during assembly.
Power provided to the SIU can come from three different sources using pins, although only one power source is required for operation.
Connections for multiple power sources are provided for redundancy purposes.
•
Pins 1, 2, and 3 receive +12 or +24VDC fused at 5 Amps.
•
All other pins, 4-7 and 11-40, are available for SIU inputs
•
Pins 8, 9, and 10 receive DC return.
Two male Micro-C connectors are provided for connection to the primary and secondary CAN bus via drop cables.
In applications where a load, controlled by an Electronic Circuit Breaker (ECB), within a DC Power Distribution Box, can also be turned on
by a float switch or another switch outside of the OctoPlex system, a blocking diode must be placed between the ECB output and the load it
is controlling. Failure to install the blocking diode will result in hardware malfunction in situations where the float switch is turning the
load/pump ON while the ECB for the load is OFF (ECB error of Abnormal High/Back feed). This may be applicable for sump pumps as well.
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Use of Blocking Diodes
7.5
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Bilge Monitoring & Control Example:
Blocking Diode required for Bilge Pumps, which can
be powered by sources in addition to ECB.
+24/12 VDC
+24/12 VDC
Carling p/n:
A1935 - 2 Diode Box
A1945 - 4 Diode Box
A1940 - 10 Diode Box
DC Panel / ECB
Float Switch
Bilge Pump
NMEA2000 / CAN Bus A
Bilge Pump Running
Float Switch Power
System Monitor
(SIU)
High Water Alarm
GROUND
NMEA2000 / CAN Bus B
High Water
Alarm
Blocking diodes to prevent back feed of power to the ECB are available from Carling and are rated at 15 Amps, 32 VDC.
Part Number
A1935
A1945
A1940
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Diodes per Unit
Notes
2
Standard Unit
10
Special Order
4
Special Order
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A1470-CE
System Monitor
Connector, Signal / Power Input
40 Pin, Deutsch PN DRC 10-40P
Pin 1
4x Mounting Slot is tapered
or c’sunk to accommodate
#6 -32UNC flat head machine screw or #6 flat head
wooden screw.
4x .41”
Long Slot
Mounting Surface
.16”
6
7
8
9
30
10
16
17
10
40
POWER INPUT
10 TO 32 VDC
19
39
PN: A1470-CE
18
38
J3
37
2.32”
2.95”
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29
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14 15
28
36
4.74”
CARLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
3
27
5
13
26
J1
REV.
2
24 25
MFG. DATE
12
34 35
23
2x 3.73”
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SER NO.
1
33
22
2x 5.36”
SYSTEM MONITOR
11
32
21
31
5.89”
J2
4x .16”
Wide Slot
7.7
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Maintenance
The System monitor was designed to require no maintenance. Any service or repair issues should be handled by a factory authorized
technician.
Specifications
Power Input: +10VDC to 32 VDC
Power Consumption: At 28 VDC: 100 mA MAX.
Signal Input Type: Ground, 12 or 24 VDC for each input.
Operating Temperature: -40C to + 70C
Weight: 1.6 lbs.
Load Equivalence Number (LEN): 1
NMEA 2000® Spec. (1LEN = 50mA)
Certifications
Lloyd’s Register:
CE Approved:
Lloyd’s Type Approved, Test Specification #1, ENV2
Certificate Number: 10/00021
IEC 60533 Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships
IEC 60945 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems
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NMEA 2000 ® Network Installation Guide
NMEA 2000 ®
Section 8
Network Installation Guide
Installing an NMEA 2000 ® network consists of inter-connecting NMEA 2000 ® electronic devices using plug-and-play cables and
connectors. The following pages provide a brief description of how to setup a NMEA 2000 ® network using five basic steps:
1. Cable and Connector Network Basics
2. Installing Terminators
3. Supplying Power
4. Grounding the Network
5. Checking the Network
® Carling
Please note that this installation guide contains a brief description of the basic concepts of installing an NMEA 2000 ® network and
Technologies suggests that you consult a trained professional for any installation. You can learn more about installing NMEA 2000
networks by contacting the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) at www.nmea.org and consulting the following documents:
• NMEA 2000 ® Standard for Serial-Data Networking of Marine Electronic Devices
• NMEA Installation Standards
Cable and Connector Network Basics
Network Topology
The NMEA 2000 ® cable system uses a trunk
(sometimes referred to as the backbone) and drop
line topology as shown in Figure 1.
The NMEA 2000 ® cable system includes five wires
within a single waterproof cable: two signal wires,
power and ground wires, and a drain wire. The drain
wire shields the signal, power, and ground wires from
external Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and
helps reduce RFI emission from the cable. You can
connect devices using one of three cable options:
Mini - This is commonly used for the trunk line on
the network because of its greater current carrying capacity (8 amps) as opposed to Micro cable (4 amps). Mini cable has an outside
diameter in the range from 0.41 to 0.49 inches. Its maximum installed bend radius is 7x the cable diameter. You can also use this type of
cable for drop lines.
Mid - This is commonly used for smaller networks as either the network trunk line or as drop lines. Mid cable and connectors are rated to 4
amps just like the Micro cable, however the larger diameter power conductors within the Mid cable provides for less voltage drop over Micro
cable, especially for long runs. The diameter of the Mid cable is 0.33 inches.
Micro - This cable type is typically used as the drop line connecting devices to the main trunk line with an outside diameter in the range
from 0.24 to 0.28 inches. Micro cable has a smaller diameter and is more flexible than mini cable with an installation bend radius of 7x the
cable diameter. Smaller networks can use this type of cable for both the trunk and drop lines.
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You construct the trunk line using double-ended cordsets connected between tees or taps. One end of the cordset has a male connector
with male pins while the other end of the cordset has a female connector and female receptacles. The connectors are keyed so they can only
connect to each other in one way. As an alternative to double-ended cordsets, you can make your own trunk line using bulk cable and
field-attachable connectors. If you decide to add equipment later, you can simply disconnect a cordset from a tee, add another tee directly to
the existing tee, re-connect the cordset and add the new component to the system using a drop cable. Alternatively, you could cut the trunk
line, add two field-attachable connectors and insert a new tee. Trunk lines can also be run up to watertight bulkheads and connected to a
waterproof bulkhead feed-thru connector to maintain the integrity of watertight compartments.
To drop off the trunk line, you connect a device using a tee connector. Daisy chaining of devices is not allowed, as it is a requirement to be
able to remove a component from the network without affecting any other device. This allows you to remove a device for servicing while the
rest of the network remains operational. Multi port boxes are also available where instruments tend to be clustered, around the helm for
example.
Maximum Cable Distance
The cable distance between any two points (a point
being an electronic product or terminator) must not
exceed 250 meters (820 feet) for a system based on
the Mini or Mid trunk cable or 100 meters (328 feet)
for a system based on a Micro trunk cable.
For most cases, the maximum distance should be
measured between termination resistors. However, if
the distance from a trunk line tee to the farthest
device connected to the trunk line is greater than the
distance from the tee to the nearest terminating resistor (TR), then you MUST include the drop line length as part of the cable
length in your maximum cable distance calculation. Figure 2 shows an example where both 5 meter drops must be included in the maximum
cable distance since the drops are longer than the distance from the tee to termination resistor.
Cumulative Drop Line Length
The cumulative drop line length refers to the sum
of all drop lines, Mini, Mid or Micro cable in the
cabling system. This sum cannot exceed 78 meters
(256 feet). Figure 3 shows an example using four
drop tees and two multiport drops to attach 11
devices to the trunk line. The cumulative drop line
length is 37 meters (122 feet) and no single device is
Maximum Drop Line Length
more than 6 meters (20 feet) from the trunk line.
The maximum cable distance from any device on a branching drop line to the trunk line is 6 meters (20 feet).
Maximum Number of Devices
A maximum of 50 physical devices shall be connected to the network, and the disconnection of any device shall not interrupt any other device
on the network.
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NMEA 2000 ® Network Installation Guide
NMEA 2000® Cable
The Mini, Mid and Micro cables contain five wires: One twisted pair (red and black) for network
power, one twisted pair (blue and white) for signal and a drain wire (bare).
The following table shows the color, name, and usage for each wire contained within the cable.
NMEA 2000® Connectors
Connectors attach cables to devices or other components of the NMEA 2000® cable system. This allows the network to be completely
“plugand-play”. Connections can be made with pre-molded cordsets or with field-attachable connectors. The following diagram shows the
pins found within Mini connector and the Micro and Mid connector and the corresponding wire colors for those pins.
Installing Terminators
Termination resistors are attached to each end of the trunk cable to reduce reflections of the communication signals on the network. If you
do not use termination resistors as described, the network will not operate properly. Termination resistors are typically connected directly to
the last tee on the trunk line although they can be connected to a cordset extending from the last tee on a trunk line. Inline terminators are
also available and they are used to terminate the network at the last product.
Supplying Power
(Octoplex Powered by Network Power Supply)
End-Powered Network
End-powered networks are typically seen on smaller
vessels with only a few NMEA 2000 ® devices. Figure
4 shows an end-powered network.
Middle-Powered Network
A middle-powered network is typically found on
larger vessels and is any network where the power is connected to the network at some location other than at the end. This network
consists of two legs, one leg extending in each direction from the power insertion point. Figure 5 shows a middle-powered network.
Maximum Power Supply Voltage Drop
NMEA 2000 ® network is designed to work properly as long as there is no more than a 1.5 volt difference in the power supply voltage
between any two devices on the network. Therefore, you should perform an estimate of the voltage drop across a network using the
following equation:
Voltage Drop = 0.1 x Network Loads x Network Length x Cable Resistance/100
Where: Network Loads is sum of Load Equivalent Numbers (LEN) for all devices (see device nameplate) Network Length
is in metersCable resistance is in ohms/100 meters
Power supply voltage drop estimates resulting in less than 1.5 volts across the entire network require no further analysis. Likewise,
estimates ranging between 1.5 and 3.0 volts require no further analysis as long as a mid-powered network is used. Occasionally, estimated
power supply voltage drops will occur outside these limits and will require further consideration through detailed calculations by certified
technicians.
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NMEA 2000 ® Network Installation Guide
Checking Your Network
Verify that the network has been correctly designed
and installed by reviewing the following checklist:
•
Number of devices
•
Maximum Mini cable
does not exceed 50
distance between any
two devices does not
exceed 200 meters (656 feet)
•
Maximum Micro/Mid cable distance between any two devices does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet)
•
No drop should be greater than 6 meters (20 feet)
•
•
•
•
Maximum cumulative drop line length does not exceed 78 meters (256 feet)
Termination resistors are installed on both ends of the trunk
The network is grounded at a single location
The SHIELD wire is connected to a single point, the supply ground
If you are having difficulties with the network make sure to check the following most common network problems:
•
More or less than two terminating resistors
•
Excessive trunk line length-especially with Micro cable
•
•
•
•
•
•
Loose connections, make sure that all connectors are securely fastened
Excessive drop line cable length
Improper shield and ground connection at the power supply
Shorts and opens in field-attachable connectors
Failure to perform power distribution calculations for new installations and when adding new devices
Using a typical device current rather than maximum current for power distribution calculations
In order to insure the proper installation and configuration of an NMEA 2000® network, it is a good idea to have available at least one
N2KMeter. The N2KMeter* greatly simplifies network diagnostics and can detect many fault conditions including:
•
Opens and shorts
•
Bad nodes & Bad termination
•
•
•
•
•
Incorrect topology
Improper shield connection
Intermittent problems
Excessive scan rate
Common mode voltage
Note: The NMEA 2000 Network Installation Guide is a copy-righted document from the Maretron 2010 Product Catalog and
has been approved by Maretron for use in the Octoplex Installation & Operation Guide
* See Maretron 2010 Product Catalog for N2KMeter information. www.Maretron.com
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Trouble Shooting Guide
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Troubleshooting Guide
OctoPlex Troubleshooting Guide
The OctoPlex System can be reset by removing power from all OctoPlex components. Some components (Touch Screens, Tank Adapters,
the communications hardware in the AC Panels) receive their power directly from the network. These components can be reset by pulling out
the breakers in the Network Power Supply to remove power from the bus. All other components receive their power from sources other than
the network/bus. These components (DC Power Distribution Boxes, Battery Monitors, System Monitors, AC Power Monitor, Network Power
Supply) must have their power disabled by removing fuses or turning off the main breakers installed by the boat builder which supply their
power.
Touch Screen Display
Symptoms
Touch Screen is blank
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Possible Causes
Tests / Remedies
Touchscreen backlight is OFF
Touching any part of the display will "wake"
the touchscreen up.
No AC or DC power reaching Network
Power Supply
Check to see if the fuse that is installed for
the AC and/or DC source of the Network
Power Supply is blown. Confirm that the
boat's main breakers for AC and/or DC
power are turned ON.
Network Power Supply thermal breakers
are OFF or tripped
If the circuit breakers on the Network
Power Supply are out than they are OFF or
tripped. Push the breakers in to repower
the network. If the breakers trip there is a
problem which is overloading the Network
Power Supply.
Bad drop cable
Use the suspected component with only
one drop cable connected at a time. If one
of the cables appears to be bad, attempt
using the good cable on the other
connector to confirm that the cable is the
problem and not one of the component's
connectors. If the cable is confirmed to be
bad, replace it. Bad cables are often a
result of wire tires forcing the cables into
tight bends.
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Symptoms
Touch Screen
operation/refresh rate is
very slow
Possible Causes
Communication problem
Touch Screen has locked
up, does not respond
when “touched”
Bad drop cable
Pages in the Touch
Screen do not show any
data
Touch Screen Display
TS rebooting by itself
Reset the system by turning off all AC and
DC power to the Power Supply, SIU,
Battery Monitor, and DC boxes.
Use the suspected component with only
one drop cable connected at a time. If one
of the cables appears to be bad, attempt
using the good cable on the other
connector to confirm that the cable is the
problem and not one of the component's
connectors. If the cable is confirmed to be
bad, replace it. Bad cables are often a
result of wire tires forcing the cables into
tight bends.
This is usually an indication of a potential
network traffic problem. The TS will
automatically reboot if no network activity
is determined for 30 seconds.
Analyze traffic and isolate devices to
determine offending device.
Run-Time Status DD::HH::SS will reset
automatically after (4294967295 milliseconds) 49.7 days
“Breaker Tripped”
message displayed, but
no tripped breaker can be
found
Button for circuit breaker
in display is white
Remove cover of DC box,
if steady red and green
LED’s are seen on an
ECB, the fuse has blown.
See OctoPlex Operation
Manual for replacement
procedure.
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Tests / Remedies
Improper Touchscreen configuration
See ONC Operation Manual.
Backup fuse to ECB blown
There will be a white DC breaker button
seen in one of the display pages.
Backup fuse to ECB blown
Remove cover of DC box, if steady red and
green LED’s are seen on an ECB, the fuse
has blown. See OctoPlex Operation Manual
for replacement procedure.
Audible alarm is not connected or configured properly
Audible alarms connect to back of Touch
Screens. Pin 1, Normally Open, +12VDC.
Pin 2, Normally Open, -GND.
Improper Touchscreen configuration
See ONC Operation Manual.
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Touch Screen
Display
Symptoms
Cannot increase current
rating for ECB via Touch
Screen
Possible Causes
ECB locations maximum current rating has
been reached
ECB locations 1-8 can accommodate up to
30 Amps, locations 9-16 can accommodate
up to 15 Amps. It is possible that the
factory maximum current rating is lower
than the 30 or 15 Amp limit. If the wiring is
known to be capable of accommodating a
higher current load, the factory current
rating can be changed by an authorized
field service engineer allowing the rating
for the ECB to be increased.
NO DC power reaching DC box
If no DC power is reaching the DC box, the
breakers can not be turned on from the
Touchscreens and will be displayed as
inactive. Check to ensure that the boat's
main DC breakers are ON. There is also a
main breaker within the DC box, if it is OFF,
all of the branch breakers in the box will be
inactive. Once the main breaker in the box
is turned ON (must be done manually), the
branch breakers will become active and
controllable.
Improper Touchscreen configuration
See ONC Operation Manual.
Faulty processor board in DC box
Try removing ECB's from box and replacing
with known working ECB's to eliminate the
possibility of a bad ECB causing a communication problem.
DC Power Distribution Box
Touchscreens indicate DC
breakers are inactive
ECB current rating too low
DC Breakers trip
immediately when turned
on regardless of load.
Faulty ECB
Discrete IO data cannot
Primary and Secondary bus connections for
be found/configured with
DC box are swapped
ONC connected to DC box
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Tests / Remedies
Check the configuration of the ECB to
confirm that the current rating is properly
set. Adjust if necessary.
Attempt swapping out the suspect ECB with
a known good ECB. If the problem is
resolved, the ECB is faulty and needs to be
replaced.
This is only relevant during initial system
configuration. Switch primary and
secondary cables and retry.
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Troubleshooting Guide
DC Power
Distribution Box
Symptoms
Possible Causes
DC Distribution Box
Phantom Breaker trips
Low input power voltage to unit < 9VDC
DC Load Device low
voltage/slow behavior
ECB may have dimming applied
AC Power Distribution Box
Touchscreens indicate AC
breakers are inactive
AC Distribution Box
Load Buttons do not
respond to touch
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Tests / Remedies
Check Input voltage at power input lug to
DC box.
Check output voltage at pin
Check TS ECB button for present settings of
Default Dimming value and dimming
allowed.
Main breakers in AC box are turned OFF
If the main breaker within an AC box is
OFF, all of the branch breakers in the box
will be inactive. Once the main breaker in
the box is turned ON (either manually or
via the Touchscreen), the branch breakers
will become active and controllable.
Fuse on AC processor board blown
Fuse may require replacement.
Faulty processor board in AC box
Processor board may require replacement.
If it is an AC problem, solenoids should be
checked for shorts between leads (proper
resistance is ~78 Ohms for single and ~39
for double), which could damage AC
processor board.
AC power to the distribution box is not
present.
Check shore and/or genset input. Power
Present lights on the upper right corner of
unit will be ON if power is present.
Solenoid not firing.
Measure resistance at plug ~70 Ohms.
Swap Solenoids if bad
Breaker trip Coil.
Swap breaker
Processor board faulty.
Swap processor board
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Troubleshooting Guide
Battery Monitor
Network
Power Supply
AC Power Distribution Box
Symptoms
AC breakers do not
appear to control circuits
AC Breakers trip
immediately when turned
on regardless of load
Network Power Supply
Service Light
Battery Monitor displays
no data or incorrect data
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Tests / Remedies
Solenoid misfire / Faulty solenoid
It is possible that an AC breaker did not
turn completely on when solenoid was
activated. Attempt to turn the AC breaker
on again, if AC breaker repeatedly trips or
does not turn on when activated, check
solenoid for problems. Wiring to solenoid
could be faulty or fasteners holding solenoid in place could be faulty. Resistance
between leads of solenoid should be ~78
ohms for single, and ~39 ohms for double
solenoids.
Solenoids are not in proper location on AC
box
Check all solenoid connectors on the AC
box in question to confirm their proper
location.
Improper Touchscreen configuration
See ONC Operation Manual.
Input voltage is out of range Low or High.
Internal input to output out of range
Check voltages at the input plug.
Remove/replace the top deutsch connector
(AC input)
Internal failure detected.
Call service center.
No DC power reaching Battery monitor
The Battery Monitor requires DC power to
operate. Check to see that battery monitor
is connected/wired properly. The blue wire
must be connected to 12/24VDC. The black
wire must be connected to Ground.
Bad drop cable
Use the suspected component with only
one drop cable connected at a time. If one
of the cables appears to be bad, attempt
using the good cable on the other
connector to confirm that the cable is the
problem and not one of the component's
connectors. If the cable is confirmed to be
bad, replace it. Bad cables are often a
result of wire tires forcing the cables into
tight bends.
Improper wiring of Battery Monitor
See Section 5 of the OctoPlex Installation
Guidelines.
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9.7
Troubleshooting Guide
System Monitor
AC Power Monitor
Symptoms
AC Monitor displays no
data or incorrect data
Possible Causes
No AC power reaching AC monitor
The AC Monitor requires an AC voltage for
the line 1/J3 connector. It does not receive
power from the network. Check this
connector to see that an AC voltage is
being supplied.
Bad drop cable
Use the suspected component with only
one drop cable connected at a time. If one
of the cables appears to be bad, attempt
using the good cable on the other
connector to confirm that the cable is the
problem and not one of the component's
connectors. If the cable is confirmed to be
bad, replace it. Bad cables are often a
result of wire tires forcing the cables into
tight bends.
Improper wiring of AC Monitor or Current
Transformers
See Section 6 of the OctoPlex Installation
Guidelines.
No DC power reaching SIU
The SIU requires DC power to operate, it
does not receive power from the network.
Check to see that the SIU is
connected/wired properly. Pin 1, 2, or 3
must be connected to and receiving 24VDC.
Pin 8, 9, or 10 must be connected to
Ground.
SIU is not installed properly or miswired
The SIU requires DC power and GND to
operate correctly. The signal inputs should
use the same reference (DC power or GND)
as what is being used to power the SIU.
Improper Touchscreen configuration
See ONC Operation Manual.
SIU inputs do not behave
as expected (monitoring
and/or discrete inputs
controlling breakers)
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9.8
Troubleshooting Guide
NMEA2000 Parameter Group Numbers
PGN Type
Protocol PGNs
PGN #
059392
ISO Acknowledge
060928
ISO Address Claim
059904
056240
Response PGNs
Periodic PGNs
PGN Name
126208
ISO Request
ISO Address Command
NMEA Request/Command/Ack
126464
PGN List (Xmit/Recv)
126998
Configuration Information
126996
127508
127501
Proprietary PGNs 61184
65300
126720
130921
65301
Product Information
Battery Status (Batt. Mon only)*
Binary Switch Bank Status **
Addressable Single Frame
Global Single Frame
Addressable Fast Packet
Global Fast Packet
Global Single Frame (ACPM only)
* multiple device and data instances per unit for the Battery Monitor
** multiple device and data instances per unit for the System Monitor
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Appendix A
Touchscreen Button Color Coding Guide
This is a DC Breaker (ECB) which is currently not active. The distribution panel is most likely not receiving
any DC power.
This is a DC Breaker (ECB) which is active, but currently in the OFF position. Pressing the button will turn
the ECB ON.
This is a DC Breaker (ECB) which is active and currently in the ON position. Pressing the button will turn
the ECB OFF.
This is a DC Breaker (ECB) which is active and currently in the ON position. The blue text indicates that
there is little if any current being used by the load.
This is a DC Breaker (ECB) which is active, but has been tripped by an over-current situation. Pressing the
button will reset the breaker, which can then be turned back ON with an additional press.
This is a DC Breaker (ECB) which has been placed in override (local) mode so that the ECB can be controlled directly from the distribution panel using toggle switches.
This is a DC Breaker (ECB) in an Error State. Use the Config function for the button to gain access to the
breaker status page which will indicate the actual error reason.
The display above is commonly found at the bottom of
each page in the Touchscreen. It is similar to the status indications to the left which use SIU inputs. In this situation,
STATUS 1 is inactive, STATUS 2 is active but 'off', STATUS 3
is active and 'on'. All others are active and 'off'.
This button is used to lock breakers in either the ON or OFF position. Press once to put the display in "LOCK"
mode, then press any breakers to be locked. Press again to place the display back into a normal mode of operation. Locked breakers will have a yellow border.
This button is used to unlock breakers. Press once to put the display in "UNLOCK" mode, then press any
breakers to be unlocked. Press again to place the display back into a normal mode of operation. Locked
breakers will have a yellow border.
This button is used to dim DC breakers from the Touchscreen (if enabled). Press the DIM button, then press
the breaker to be dimmed. A '+' and '-' button will be displayed allowing the breaker to be dimmed up or
down.
This button allows a user to view and/or change (if enabled) the settings of an AC or DC breaker. Pressing the
button, and then pressing a breaker button will display the breakers settings. A password may be required.
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Touchscreen Button Color Coding Guide
Pressing this button will cause the Touchscreen
to ignore "touches" for approximately 10 sec.
to allow the screen to be cleaned without inadvertantly turning breakers OFF or ON.
Pressing this button will select a page which
provides diagnostic tools for basic troubleshooting of the network.
Pressing this button will turn the backlight OFF
in the Touchscreen. Touching any part of the
screen will turn the backlight ON.
Pressing this button will decrease the brightness of the screen for night time viewing.
Pressing this button will increase the brightness
of the screen for day time viewing.
This is a system status indication that is
currently inactive. System status indication signals come from a System Monitor
(SIU). The SIU is most likely not receiving power or not connected to the network.
This is a system status indication that is
currently active, but is not ON or in an
alert type of condition.
This is a system status indication that is
currently active, and is ON.
This is a system status indication that is
currently active, and is in an alert type of
condition.
This message usually found at the top of the display on the main page indicates that
there are no alerts or tripped breakers.
This message usually found at the top of the display on the main page indicates that
a battery monitor parameter is out of range as defined by the boat builder. Use the
DIAG or Battery Monitor page for details.
This message usually found at the top of the display on the main page indicates that
an AC or DC circuit breaker has tripped. Touching the message on the display will
take the user directly to the tripped breaker. There should also be a "path of red"
leading to the page with the tripped breaker.
This is an AC Breaker which is currently not active. The
distribution panel is most likely not receiving any AC power or
the distribution panel's main breaker is in the OFF position.
This is an AC Breaker which is active, but currently in the OFF
position. Pressing the button will turn the breaker ON.
This is an AC Breaker which is active and currently in the ON
position. Pressing the button will turn the ECB OFF.
This is an AC Breaker which is active, but has been tripped by
an over-current situation. Pressing the button will reset the
breaker, which can then be turned back ON with an additional
press.
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This is an AC or DC breaker that
has been locked in the OFF position. The 'unlock' button can be
used to unlock this breaker.
This is an AC or DC breaker that
has been locked in the ON position.
The 'unlock' button can be used to
unlock this breaker.
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