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Dst100um 1.3
Dst100um 1.3
DST100
NMEA 2000® Depth/Speed/Temperature Transducer
User’s Manual
Revision 1.3
Maretron, LLP
9014 N. 23rd Ave #10
Phoenix, AZ 85021-7850
http://www.maretron.com
Revision History
Revision Description
1.0 Original document
1.3 Added deadrise angle to specification
Table of Contents
1 General ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features ....................................................................................................................1
1.3 Quick Install ...............................................................................................................1
2 Installation ......................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Unpacking the Box ....................................................................................................2
2.2 Housing Material .......................................................................................................2
2.3 Tools and Materials ...................................................................................................2
2.4 Pretest .......................................................................................................................3
2.5 Antifouling Paint ........................................................................................................3
2.6 Choosing a Mounting Location ..................................................................................4
2.7 Mounting the DST100................................................................................................5
2.7.1 All Hull Types Except Cored Fiberglass .....................................................5
2.7.2 Installation in a Cored Fiberglass Hull ........................................................8
2.8 Connecting the DST100 ............................................................................................9
2.8.1 Checking Connections.............................................................................. 10
3 Transducer Depth Offset Calibration ............................................................................... 10
4 Zeroing the Cumulative Voyage Distance (Log) .............................................................. 10
5 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Using the Blanking Plug .......................................................................................... 10
5.2 Servicing the Insert .................................................................................................. 11
5.3 Replacement Parts .................................................................................................. 12
5.4 Connection Checking .............................................................................................. 12
5.5 Antifouling Paint ...................................................................................................... 12
6 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 12
7 Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 13
8 Technical Support ........................................................................................................... 14
9 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 15
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – Antifouling Paint Application ..................................................................................... 4
Figure 2 – Mounting Locations .................................................................................................. 5
Figure 3 – Bedding and Installation ........................................................................................... 6
Figure 4 – Preparing a Cored Fiberglass Hull............................................................................ 9
Figure 5 – NMEA 2000® Connector Face Views ....................................................................... 9
Figure 6 – Replacing the Paddlewheel and O-rings ................................................................ 11
Figure 7 – Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................... 12
Table of Appendices
Appendix A – NMEA 2000® Interfacing.................................................................................... A1
1 General
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron DST100 NMEA 2000® Depth, Speed, and
Temperature Transducer. Maretron has designed and built your transducer to the highest
standards for years of dependable and accurate service. The DST100 detects the water depth
with a 235 KHz depth transducer, the water speed with a paddlewheel and Hall effect sensor,
and the water temperature with a precision thermistor element.
The Maretron DST100 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine
environment. However, no piece of marine electronic equipment can function properly unless
installed, calibrated, and maintained in the correct manner. Please read carefully and follow
these instructions for installation, calibration, and usage of the Maretron DST100 in order to
ensure optimal performance.
1.2 Features
The Maretron DST100 NMEA 2000® Depth/Speed/Temperature Transducer has the following
features.
2 Installation
2.1 Unpacking the Box
When unpacking the box containing the Maretron DST100, you should find the following items.
2.4 Pretest
Connect the DST100 to the NMEA 2000® network and spin the paddlewheel. Check for a
speed reading and the approximate air temperature. If there is no reading or it is inaccurate,
return the instrument to the place of purchase.
It is easier to apply antifouling paint before installation, but allow sufficient drying time. Reapply
paint every 6 months or at the beginning of each boating season. Paint the following surfaces
(see Figure 1):
insert housing
outside wall
below lower
O-ring
paddlewheel
cavity
paddlewheel
exterior lip
of housing
exposed end inside bore of
housing up 30mm (1-1/4")
Figure 1 – Antifouling Paint Application
1. Preferably on the starboard side of the hull —where propeller blades are moving downward
through the water.
2. Continuously Immersed In Water
3. Where Water Flowing across the Hull is Smooth with a Minimum of Bubbles and Turbulence
– especially at high speeds.
4. Where the Transducer Beam is Unobstructed by the Keel or Propeller Shaft(s)
5. Where there is a Minimum Deadrise Angle
6. Accessible from Inside the Vessel – with adequate headroom for the height of the housing,
tightening the nuts, and removing the insert. Allow a minimum of 280 mm (11”).
Please follow the following guidelines for different hull types (see Figure 2):
1. Displacement Hull Powerboats – Locate amidships near the centerline.
2. Planing Hull Powerboats – Mount well aft, on or near the centerline, and well inboard
of the first set of lifting strakes to ensure that the DST100 is in contact with the water
at high speeds.
3. Outboard and I/O – Mount just forward of the engine(s).
4. Inboard – Mount well ahead of the propeller(s) and shaft(s).
5. Step-hull – Mount just ahead of the first step.
6. Boat capable of speeds above 25 knots (29 MPH) – Review the installation location and
operating results of similar boats before proceeding.
7. Fin Keel Sailboats – Mount on or as close as possible to the centerline and forward of
the fin keel 300 to 600 mm (1 to 2’).
8. Full Keel Sailboats – Locate amidships and away from the keel at the point of minimum
deadrise.
Caution: Do not mount the DST100 in an area of turbulence or bubbles: near water intake or
discharge openings; behind strakes, fittings, or hull irregularities.
2.7.1.2Bedding
Apply a 2 mm (1/16”) thick layer of marine sealant around the lip of the housing that contacts
the hull and up the sidewall of the housing. The sealant must extend 6 mm (1/4”) higher than
the combined thickness of the hull, washer(s), and hull nut (see Figure 3). This will ensure
there is sealant in the threads to seal the hull and hold the hull nut securely in place.
Stainless steel housing in a metal hull – To prevent electrolytic corrosion, the stainless steel
housing must be isolated from the metal hull. Slide the isolation bushing onto the housing.
Apply additional sealant to the surfaces of the bushing that will contact the hull.
insert
cap nut
(plastic) cap nut
(plastic)
housing
safety wire
safety wire
housing
hull nut
hull nut
washer
washer
hull hull (metal)
isolation
bushing
marine sealant marine sealant marine sealant
(housing and isolation bushing)
2.7.1.3Installation
Caution: Never pull, carry, or hold the DST100 by the cable as this may damage internal
connections.
1. From outside the hull, push the housing into the mounting hole using a twisting motion
to squeeze out excess sealant (see Figure 3). Align the arrow on the lip of housing to
point forward toward the bow. If the DST100 is not installed on the centerline, angle the
housing slightly toward the centerline to align it with the water flow.
2. From inside the hull, slide the washer onto the housing.
Aluminum hull less than 6 mm (1/4”) thick – Use an additional rubbery, fiberglass, or
plastic washer. Never use bronze since electrolytic corrosion will occur. Never use wood
since it will swell, possible fracturing the plastic housing.
3. Screw the hull nut in place.
Wood hull – Allow the wood to swell before tightening the hull nut securely.
Plastic housing – Do not clamp tightly on the wrenching flats, possibly causing the
housing to fracture.
Plastic hull nut – Hand-tighten only. Do not over tighten.
Metal hull nut-- Tighten with slip-joint pliers.
4. Remove any excess sealant on the outside of the hull to ensure smooth water flow over
the DST100.
Warning: The O-rings must be intact and well lubricated to make a watertight seal.
5. After the sealant cures, inspect the O-rings on the insert (replace if necessary) and
lubricate them with the silicone lubricant supplied.
6. Slide the insert into the housing with the arrow on the top pointing forward toward the
bow. Screw the cap nut several turns until there is resistance. The arrow on the top of
the insert, the cable exit, and the arrow on the lip will all be aligned. Continue to tighten
the cap nut. Be careful not to rotate the housing and disturb the sealant. Hand tighten
only. Do not over tighten.
Warning: Always attach the safety wire to prevent the insert from backing out in the
unlikely event that the cap nut fails or is screwed on incorrectly.
8. Route the cable to the network being careful not to tear the cable jacket when passing it
through the bulkhead(s) and other parts of the boat. Coil any excess cable and secure
it in place with zip-ties to prevent damage.
When the boat is placed in the water, immediately check around the thru-hull transducer for
leaks. Note that very small leaks may not be readily observed. It is best not to leave the boat
in the water for more than 3 hours before checking it again. If there is a small leak, there may
9-12 mm
(3/8-1/2")
pour in larger than the
casting hole through the
epoxy hull s outer skin inner skin
core
hull thickness
The easiest way to set the offset calibration is through a Maretron display product (please refer
to your Maretron display manual) although users with direct access to the NMEA 2000®
interface can perform transducer offset calibration directly through the NMEA 2000® interface
(see Appendix A).
5 Maintenance
5.1 Using the Blanking Plug
To protect the paddlewheel, use the blanking plug when the boat will be kept in salt water for
more that a week, or when the boat is removed from the water, or aquatic growth build-up on
the paddlewheel is suspected due to inaccurate readings from the instrument.
Warning: The O-rings must be intact and well lubricated to make a watertight seal.
1. Inspect the O-rings on the blanking plug (replace if necessary) and lubricate them with
the silicone lubricant supplied or petroleum jelly (Vaseline®) (see Figure 6).
2. Remove the insert from the housing by removing the safety wire. Loosen the cap nut.
3. With the blanking plug ready in one and, pull the insert most of the way out. Remove
the insert and rapidly replace it with the blanking plug. With practice, only 250 ml (10
oz.) of water will enter the boat.
4. Screw the cap nut several turns until there is resistance. Continue to tighten the cap nut.
Hand-tighten only. Do not over tighten.
Warning: Always attach the safety wire to prevent the insert from backing out in the
unlikely event that the cap nut fails or is screwed on incorrectly.
5. Reattach the safety wire.
6. Winterizing
After the boat has been hauled for winter storage, remove the blanking
plug/insert to let the water drain away before re-inserting it. This
will prevent any water from freezing around the blanking plug/insert and
possibly cracking it.
insert blanking plug
arrow
large
O-ring
small
O-ring
shaft
flat side
of blade
faces bow BOW
The water lubricated paddlewheel bearings have a life of up to 5 years on low-speed boats
[less than 10 knots (11 MPH)] and 1 year on high-speed vessels. Paddlewheels can fracture
and shafts can bend due to impact with water borne objects and mishandling in boat yards. O-
rings must be free of abrasions and cuts to ensure a watertight seal. A replacement
Paddlewheel Kit (33-398-04) is available.
1. Remove the old paddlewheel shaft with needle-nose pliers (see Figure 6).
2. Place the new paddlewheel in the cavity with the flat side of the blade facing the same
direction as the arrow on the top of the insert.
3. Tap the new shaft into place until the end is flush with the outside wall of the insert.
4. Install a large O-ring near the top of the insert. Install a small O-ring near the
paddlewheel.
6 Troubleshooting
If you notice unexpected operation of the Maretron DST100, follow the troubleshooting
procedures in this section to remedy simple problems.
If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact Maretron Technical Support (refer to
Section 8 for contact information).
7 Technical Specifications
Specifications
Parameter Value Comment
Depth Operating Frequency 235 kHz Wide Beam Angle
Minimum Depth 0.4 m Deadrise Angle Tolerant
Maximum Depth 60 m No Calibration Required
Depth Tracking Speeds Up to 40 knots High Speed Bottom Tracking Capability
Depth Update Rate 1 second
Speed Sensor Paddlewheel No Calibration Required
Speed Range 1 – 60 knots Microprocessor Signal Processing Accuracy
Speed Update Rate 1 second
Water Temperature Range -10°C to 40°C Fast Response Time
Water Temperature Accuracy ±1.0°C No Calibration Required
Maximum Deadrise Angle 22°
Certifications
Parameter Comment
NMEA 2000 Level B+
Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment & Systems Tested to IEC 60945
FCC and CE Mark Electromagnetic Compatibility
NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs) - See Appendix B for Details
Description PGN # PGN Name Default Rate
Periodic Data PGNs 128267 Water Depth 1 Time/Second
128259 Speed (Water Referenced) 1 Time/Second
130310 Environmental Parameters (Water Temperature) 2 Times/Second
128275 Distance Log 1 Time/Second
Response to Requested PGNs 126464 PGN List (Transmit and Receive) N/A
126996 Product Information N/A
126998 Configuration Information N/A
Protocol PGNs 059392 ISO Acknowledge N/A
059904 ISO Request N/A
060928 ISO Address Claim N/A
065240 ISO Address Command N/A
126206 NMEA N/A
Electrical
Parameter Value Comment
Operating Voltage 9 to 16 Volts DC Voltage
Power Consumption <50mA Average Current Drain
Load Equivalence Number (LEN) 1 NMEA 2000® Spec. (1LEN = 50 mA)
Reverse Battery Protection Yes Indefinitely
Mechanical
Parameter Value Comment
Size 2.94” Dia. X 4.87” Tall Including Mounting Flanges
(74.7mm Dia. X 123.7 mm Tall)
Weight 12 Oz. (340 g)
Mounting Lexan/Bronze/Stainless Steel Bronze/Stainless Steel Optional
8 Technical Support
If you require technical support for Maretron products, you can reach us in one of the following
ways:
Telephone: 1-866-550-9100
Fax: 1-602-861-1777
E-mail: support@maretron.com
World Wide Web: http://www.maretron.com
Mail: Maretron, LLP
Attn: Technical Support
9014 N. 23rd Ave Suite 10
Phoenix, AZ 85021 USA
http://www.maretron.com/company/warranty.php