Engine gauge supplier
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FF
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VDO may require a number of gauges returned under guarentee, be sure to arrange in advance for all the inop units return.
Have had very poor results with VDO in the past decade.
Have had very poor results with VDO in the past decade.
Shoalwaters
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Interesting statement Fred. Anyone else with similar experience?
millennium
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VDO problems here also.
I have the "quad": Oil, temp. fuel, volts in one gauge. There seems to be a bad connections internally. Indications will be way off, hitting the gauge with my knuckles moves the needles(sometimes) to the correct readings.
They're 15 years old, past warrantee.
I have the "quad": Oil, temp. fuel, volts in one gauge. There seems to be a bad connections internally. Indications will be way off, hitting the gauge with my knuckles moves the needles(sometimes) to the correct readings.
They're 15 years old, past warrantee.
tpbrady
Guru
Would an analog to NMEA 2000 setup be a possibility using the Actisense EMU-1 or Noland RS11? Once that is done, than gauges become logical components on a network and not task specific.
Tom
Tom
dimer2
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Seasmart is another (albeit more expensive at $499) but allows 8 inputs. It can be 0183, wifi or Enet.
NMEA Compatible Wi-Fi Wireless Marine Networking by Chetco Digital Instruments
NMEA Compatible Wi-Fi Wireless Marine Networking by Chetco Digital Instruments
Only problem with those gateways is they only have 6 inputs plus tachometer so I will have to get one for each engine as we measure 6 values per engine. Still, with a garmin GMI20 display still looks cost effective against analogue and will allow electronic data logging through ship's PC.
tpbrady
Guru
Another option would be the Lowrance LMF400. It's not as capable as the Garmin gauge, but about 1/2 the price. Maretron just changed their pricing structure on N2K View so it may be a candidate. Look for the recent article on that change on Panbo: The Marine Electronics Hub.
Tom
Tom
