Maretron MPOWER CLMD16 User manual

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CLMD16
16 Channel DC Load Controller Module
Configuration Guide
Revision 1.1
Copyright ©2020 Carling Technologies, Inc.
60 Johnson Ave.
Plainville, CT 06062 USA
All Rights Reserved
https://www.maretron.com

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Revision History
Revision
Description
0.0 -0.1
Internal Review
1.0
Initial Release
1.1
Revised for use with CLMD16 Software Version 1.0.2.0 or above
Table of Contents
Requirements ...........................................................................................................................................................1
Configuration Tools.............................................................................................................................................1
CLMD16 Software Update...................................................................................................................................1
Configuration Concept ............................................................................................................................................2
Switching Application Elements Definition...........................................................................................................3
Understanding “Toggle” & “Momentary” Input Types ....................................................................................3
“Input Signal Selection”......................................................................................................................................5
“Counter Element” ..............................................................................................................................................6
“Flash Element” ...................................................................................................................................................6
“Latch Element”...................................................................................................................................................7
“Logic Element”...................................................................................................................................................7
“Timer Element” ..................................................................................................................................................8
“Toggle Element” ................................................................................................................................................8
“Toggle Mode” and “Manual Mode” ..................................................................................................................9
“Toggle Mode”.........................................................................................................................................................................................9
“Manual Mode”........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Configuring Hardwired Input Channels...............................................................................................................10
Configuring Discrete I/O Input Channels.............................................................................................................12
Configurating Output Channels ...........................................................................................................................13
Configurating Tank Level Inputs..........................................................................................................................14
Configuration of Common Circuit Types.............................................................................................................15
Applying a Physical Momentary or Sustained Contact Input Signal to Switch a Load.............................15
Momentary Operation of a Load from Multiple Input Sources......................................................................16
Toggle a Load On / Off from Multiple Momentary Input Sources.................................................................17
Toggle a Load On / Off from Multiple Momentary Input Sources Plus a “Toggle Network Input”...........19
Navigation / Anchor Lights Toggle Logic using two Momentary Input Signals .........................................21
Navigation / Steaming / Anchor Lights Toggle Logic using two Momentary Input signals .....................24
Polarity Reversing (H-Bridge) or Motor Direction Control Circuit................................................................27
Turning On two Circuits with one Switch .......................................................................................................28

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Automatic Periodic Load Turn On ...................................................................................................................29
Turning On or Off a Circuit Based on Fluid Level..........................................................................................31
Timed Delay Circuit Upon Input Detection......................................................................................................34
Load Timer Sequencing....................................................................................................................................36
“One Button Smooth Scroll” Dimmer Circuit with One or More Momentary Input ...................................39
Lighting Dimmer Circuit with a Momentary SPDT Switch.............................................................................41
Single Input Load Control Sequence (CLMD16 Does Something Different each Time the Same Button is
Pressed)..............................................................................................................................................................43
2 Speed Windshield Wiper Control..................................................................................................................46
One Button Motor Speed Control (PWM) ........................................................................................................50
For more Information.............................................................................................................................................53
For Best Results Understanding CLMD16 Configuration.
Please Read This Guide Starting from the Beginning to the end.
WARNING
1. The CLMD16 must be wired in accordance with standards set forth by
ABYC and any other applicable regulatory agencies.
2. Carling Technologies is not responsible for improper wiring or installation
of CLMD16 unit(s)
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Requirements
Configuration Tools
This document outlines how to configure the CLMD16 using Maretron’s N2KAnalyzer® V3
software in conjunction with either a Maretron USB100 or a Maretron IPG100 connected to an
active NMEA2000® network. For information on how to use Maretron’s N2KAnalyzer® V3
software or to download the latest version of Maretron’s N2KAnalyzer® V3 software please
visit:
https://www.maretron.com/products/N2KAnalyzer.php
For N2KAnalyzer® V3 software to configure a CLMD16 unit the CLMD16 unit must be
powered and connected to an active NMEA2000® network.
CLMD16 Software Update
Before attempting to configure CLMD16, always ensure that you are using the latest version of
Maretron N2KAnalyzer® V3 and install the latest software / firmware to your CLMD16 unit
using N2KAnalyzer® V3. To update software for CLMD16 first compare “Current Software” vs
“Available Software”, right click CLMD16 inside N2KAnalyzer® and click on “Update Selected
Device’s Software”. A Dialog Box will appear showing the software update progress.

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Configuration Concept
•Successful configuration of a CLMD16 unit consist of configuring the unit’s various input
channels and the unit’s output channels known as ECBs (Electronic Circuit Breaker)
CLMD16’s Input Channels could be any of the following:
1) Physical hardwired inputs to the CLMD16’s input channels on the “J3” connector
(Referred to as “Binary Events”)
2) NMEA 2000® Binary Status Report PGN 127501 states
(Referred to as “Discrete I/O Input”)
3) NMEA 2000® 127500 Load Controller PGN messages which could come from a third party
MFD (Multi-function Display) or any equipment running Maretron’s N2KView® software. The
name of the channels used to receive these PGN messages are referred to as “Network Inputs
1-16” (One “Network Input” corresponding with each ECB)
•Next, “Switching Elements”placed in-between CLMD16’s input channels and CLMD16’s ECB
(Electronic Circuit Breaker) output channels are “mapped”. CLMD16 Switching Application
Elements (referred to in the guide as “Switching Elements”) consists of any of the following:
1) “Counter”
2) “Flash”
3) “Latch”
4) “Logic”
5) “Timer”
6) “Toggle”
7) “Toggle Mode” & “Manual Mode”
•Lastly, connecting or “mapping” the output of these “Switching Elements” to the CLMD16’s
ECB (Electronic Circuit Breaker) input signals complete the configuration for each circuit. Note
that “Switching Elements” can be “mapped” to each other, for example the output of a “Toggle
Element” can be an input of a “Logic Element” and that “Logic Element” output can be the input
of a “Timer Element” giving the user ultimate flexibility to configure the CLMD16. See the
“Switching Elements Definition”segment of this guide to learn the features of each.
•Some circuit configurations require the use of a mode called “Manual Mode”. By default, when
“Manual Mode” is not enabled the CLMD16’s ECBs can be controlled by compatible third party
MFDs. Also, when “Manual Mode” is not enabled, the ECB control method from a compatible
MFD may be limited to the MFDs internal Switching Application software. Activate “Manual
Mode” on any ECB to sever this direct control allowing for the “Network Input” signal received
from the MFD to be directed into any CLMD16 “Switching Element(s)”then back into the ECB
control input. This feature gives the user the ability to take advantage of the CLMD16’s
“Switching Elements” even using a third party MFD or multiple MFDs as the main point(s) of
control.

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Switching Application Elements Definition
Understanding “Toggle” & “Momentary” Input Types
In the following depictions you will see visual reference to what “Toggle” and “Momentary
Inputs”mean to the Switching Application. It is important to understand that “Inputs” do not
have to be a person pressing a switch but could be a signal becoming present. This is also not
to be confused with physical switch types being sustained contact or momentary contact. This
definition is as it applies to the CLMD16 Switching Definition.
Momentary: As long as an Input is present the Switching Application has an Input.

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Toggle: Every time an Input becomes present or “Turns On” the Switching Application
changes state.

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“Input Signal Selection”
There is a list of input signals available to be used to activate the various “Switching Elements”
these “Input Signals” consist of the following:
Signal Name
Description
None Selected
This connects the specified input to a constant Logic ‘0’ value
Binary Event 1 through 12 Low
The signal on binary event 1 through 12 is in the Low voltage
range
Binary Event 1 through 12 Float
The signal on binary event 1 through 12 is in the Float voltage
range
Binary Event 1 through 12 High
The signal on binary event for the numbered channel is in the
High voltage range
Network Input 1 through 16
The state of the signal on Network Input for the numbered
channel
Logic Output 1 through 48
The state of the output of Logic Element for the numbered
channel
Latch Output 1 through 16
The state of the output of Latch Element for the numbered
channel
Toggle Output 1 through 16
The state of the output of Toggle Element for the numbered
channel
Timer Output 1 through 16
The state of the output of Delay Timer Element for the
numbered channel
Flash Output 1 through 16
The state of the output of Flash Element for the numbered
channel
Counter Active 1 through 16
The state of the output of Counter Element 1 through 16
Over Current Fault Ch 1 through 16
An Over Current Fault has been detected on Channel 1 through
16
Ch 1 through 16 Tripped
The circuit breaker for the numbered channel is tripped
Ch 1 through 16 Thermal Limit Hit
The circuit breaker for the numbered channel has reached its
thermal limit
Discrete I/O 1 through 32
The discrete state I/O of the signal the numbered channel
Breaker On 1 through 16
The state of an Output Channel for the numbered channel

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“Counter Element”
This function is used to adjust incremental and decremental step points and gap sizes, Min.
and Max set points, and user input signal delay parameters for CLMD16 output channels set to
drive PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation). See following “Counter”dialog for a description of the
basic “Counter” features.
“Flash Element”
This function is used to turn On and Off signals at a user configurable frequency. See following
“Flash” dialog for a description of the basic “Flash” features.