CONNECTING CAPACITIVE SENSORS
The Veratron Adjustable Capacitive Level Sensors offer high precision readings and continuous measurement over the entire Empty – Full range without intermediate hard steps, therefore representing the best way to monitor your fresh and waste water levels onboard.
This article applies to the following sensors:
SENSOR |
TYPE |
ARTICLE NO. |
LENGTH [mm] |
Fresh Water |
A |
N02-240-402 |
80 - 600 |
Fresh Water |
A |
N02-240-404 |
600 - 1200 |
Fresh Water |
A |
N02-240-406 |
1200 - 1500 |
Fresh Water |
B |
N02-240-802 |
80 - 600 |
Waste Water |
C |
N02-240-902 |
200 - 600 |
Waste Water |
C |
N02-240-904 |
600 - 1200 |
Waste Water |
C |
N02-240-906 |
1200 - 1500 |
TYPE |
PICTURE |
CONNECTION |
REMARKS |
A |
Connections visible on the top side via 2x 6.3mm blade terminals. One bar coated only (in white color). |
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B |
Blue cap screwed onto the top side. 2-wires connector with 6.3mm blade terminals. One bar coated only (in white color). |
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C |
Grey cap screwed onto the top side. 4-wires connector with 6.3mm blade terminals. Bars both coated (white color). |
CONNECTION TO ENGINE BOX
The Veratron EngineBox offers two capacitive sensor inputs. They are located on the pins 14 (brown/white) and 30 (brown).
Sensors N02-240-40x
Use the black wire with the ring connector for grounding on metal tanks.
Sensors N02-240-802
Sensors N02-240-90x
Make sure the switch heads towards the outside of the sensor.
CONNECTION TO OCEANLINK DISPLAYS
Every OceanLink display is designed with one or two capacitive sensor inputs. They are located on (Engine1 connector) pins 11 (light blue) and 12 (violet).
Sensors N02-240-40x
Use the black wire with the ring connector for grounding on metal tanks.
Sensors N02-240-802
Sensors N02-240-90x
Make sure the switch heads towards the outside of the sensor.
CONNECTION TO VIEWLINE 52MM GAUGES
Pinout ViewLine Gauges
Pin No. |
Color |
Description |
1 |
Red |
Ignition plus |
2 |
Black |
Ground |
3 |
Black / Blue |
Sensor ground |
5 |
Brown |
Battery power (12/24V) |
4 |
Green |
Sensor signal |
6 |
Blue / Red |
Illumination |
7 |
Yellow / Black |
Warning LED ground |
8 |
Yellow / Red |
Warning LED plus |
Designations in the schematics:
30 – Battery Plus (12/24V)
15 – Ignition
58 – Illumination signal
31 – Ground
F1 – Fuse
Fresh Water Gauge to N02-240-40x
Waste Water Gauge to N02-240-90x
Make sure the switch heads towards the center of the sensor.