Vetus Gauge Installation Manual
This manual provides instructions for the installation of Vetus gauges, including those for Temperature, Oil Pressure, Water Level, Fuel Level, Waste Level, and Trim. It is available in multiple languages to assist users worldwide.
Gauge Types and Specifications
The Vetus gauge range includes:
- Temperature Gauges (TEMP B/N/W)
- Oil Pressure Gauges (OIL B/N/W)
- Water Level Gauges (WATER B/N/W)
- Fuel Level Gauges (FUEL B/N/W)
- Waste Level Gauges (WAST B/N/W)
- Trim Gauges (TRIM B/N/W)
Installation and Wiring
The installation process involves connecting the gauge to the sensor and the vessel's electrical system. Detailed diagrams are provided for various connection types.
Installation Steps
The installation typically involves the following steps:
- Mounting the gauge in the dashboard.
- Connecting the gauge to the appropriate sensor.
- Connecting the gauge to the vessel's power supply, usually via a key switch and fuse.
Wiring Diagram
A typical wiring diagram includes connections for:
- Meter (Gauge)
- Sensor
- Key switch (Zündschloss)
- Light switch
- Fuse (Sicherung)
- Battery (Batterie)
Specific wire colors are indicated: Yellow for the indicator (A) and Red for the power supply (B).
Technical Specifications and Adapters
The gauges are designed for standard 52 mm (2 1/16") dashboard cutouts. Various adapters are available to ensure compatibility with different sensor threads.
Temperature Sensor Specifications
- TEMPSR120: 40°C = 992 Ω, 80°C = 255 Ω, 100°C = 141 Ω, 120°C = 82 Ω
- TEMPSR122: 40°C = 992 Ω, 80°C = 255 Ω, 100°C = 141 Ω, 120°C = 82 Ω
Level Sender Specifications
- Vlotters (Float type): Range 125-660 mm
- Level senders (FSENSOR): 0-10 Ω, 0-40 Ω, 0-180 Ω, 0-300 Ω
- Schwimmers (Water level): Range 140-310 mm
Oil Pressure Sender Specifications
- OILSR08: 0 bar = 260 Ω, 8 bar = 30 Ω
- OILSR082: 0 bar = 260 Ω, 8 bar = 30 Ω
Adapter Compatibility
A range of adapters are available for connecting Vetus sensors to various thread sizes, including M14x1.5, M16x1.5, M18x1.5, 1/4"-18 NPTF, 5/8"-18 UNF, and G 3/8.
Application Notes
- Drinking water / Fuel (Brandstof)
- Waste water (Vuilwater)
Contact Information
For further information or assistance, Vetus can be contacted at:
Havenstraat 11 - 3115 HC Schiedam - The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)88 4884700
Email: sales@vetus.com
Website: www.vetus.com
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