Engine Fuel Consumption Gauge
Description
This display unit will take a range of inputs and display fuel consumption, tank levels and totalised flow plus much more. Ideal for boats, yachts, generators, farm machinery and tractors, trucks and other vehicles.
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Engine Fuel Flow Display Manager
This display unit will allow users to monitor fuel flowing to the engine as well as the fuel returning to the tank plus so much more. The display will take the input from a range of sensors and meters. The display is also able to communicate with Marine CAN Bus connections (NMEA-2000) to display fuel usage data on popular marine chart plotters.
Fuel Gauge Features:
- Displays consumption in Liters per Hour or Liters per kilometer (requires GPS connection) (other unit options available via menu selection e.g. gallons per nautical mile)
- Can display fuel remaining in up to 2 tanks when connected to sender units
- Password protection to limit access to settings and totaliser
- Highly accurate with good repeatability
- Compatible with most flow meters on the market
- Supports single or dual fuel tanks
- Can connect to one or two fuel flow senders
- Can connect to one or two fuel level senders
- Can determine fuel consumption from fuel injectors instead of meters if desired
- Can connect and display a single fuel pressure value
- Has the ability to connect to a NMEA enabled RS232 GPS receiver for range based calculations
- Has the ability to connect to Marine CAN Bus (NMEA-2000) and export fuel usage and other key information for display on compatible chart plotters
- Comprehensive multi-point calibration system displays remaining fuel in odd shaped fuel tanks
- Output trigger when programmable alarm conditions are met warns of certain fuel conditions
- Powered by 12V - 36V power supplies
This display has so many uses and functions users will be amazed what it can do. The primary function is to monitor fuel usage to provide a fuel consumption in L/hr. If you're running a diesel engine with a return line to the fuel tank, this display will calculate the differential flow between flow meters and calculate the consumption in L/hr. Note flow meters are not included in this listing.
You can also wire into your existing OEM or aftermarket fuel tank level sensor to display the fuel level in up to two tanks. If your fuel tank is odd shaped and not linear, you can perform a multipoint calibration with up to 6 points providing very accurate tank level displays. If you don't have a fuel tank sender, manually enter your fuel tank volume and let the display unit calculate the remaining fuel based on your consumption.
Enter your vehicle or crafts cruising speed and the display will calculate your range based on your instantaneous fuel consumption and remaining fuel. This input is quick and easy allowing for regular adjustments whilst underway as your cruising speed changes.
If you have a NMEA enabled RS232 GPS receiver this can be connected to display your fuel range based on your speed and remaining tank level. This information is displayed on the SFM000 display.
If you have a Marine CAN Bus (NMEA-2000) compatible chart plotter, information can be exported from the SFM0000 display and presented on the chart plotter. This allows for the SFM0000 to be remoted mounted behind the dash if you so desire.
The display unit is a 1.8, high resolution, sunlight readable, wide viewing angle, LCD colour display designed for flush dash mounting. The display front panel is completely sealed and waterproof and suitable for installation in open boats. The gauge enclosure is a common 52mm round size to fit many existing cutouts.
Installation of this kit is straightforward and can be completed by those with an intermediate skill level. Installers should be confident in soldering wires for the electrical side.
A detailed instruction manual is supplied which covers all aspects of the installation and programming of the display unit.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature: | -10-60 C |
| Power voltage: | 8 to 30Vdc SMPS (switch mode power supply) with built in 33V over voltage and reverse voltage protection |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 73mA @ 13.8V (backlight highest setting), 33mA @13.8V (backlight lowest setting) |
| Display | 1.8 160x128 pixel active matrix TFT display. 1000 cd/m2 Sunlight readable with anti-glare coating LED Backlight is user configurable |
| Alarm Output |
Open collector transistor switch to ground Max. rating 0.5A |
| ADC | 12 bit |
| Enclosure | 2-1/4 ABS, black in color, front or rear mounting. Flame retardant. Mounting dimensions and template. |
| Weight | Approx. 120 grams (Instrument excluding cables) |
| Non-volatile memory storage | 100,000 write cycles |
| Fuel level input | Maximum voltage: 5V, 5mA maximum current |
| Fuel level senders supported | Any resistive type with common ground and capacitive probes with active voltage outputs up to 5V level (push pull or pullup) |
| Fuel Flow Senders | Supply 5V, 40mA maximum current. TTL level input with noise filter and Schmitt-trigger hysteresis. Required input voltage swing: less than 1.5V to more than 3.5V. Maximum input voltage range -5V to +18V |
| Fuel Pressure Senders | 0-5 v type |
| NMEA baud rate | Selectable 1200 to 115200 baud |
| Water Ingress Rating |
Waterproof front display face suitable for use in open boats. Rear cable entry into enclosure should avoid direct water sprays where possible. Suited for fitment into consoles or vessel dash. |
| Warranty | 12 months |