14.7. Configuration of multiple tank level measurements via NMEA2000-out for
Furuno MFDs
Modern Furuno MFDs such as the NavNet TZtouch3 series are capable of displaying different types of tank levels.
The following restrictions apply:
1. Currently, the NavNet TZtouch3 series can only display Fuel (default), Fresh Water and Black Water with up to 6 tanks for
each of the three fluid types.
However, it is possible to change the "Nickname" for each individual tank in the Engine & Tank Manual Setup menu.
2. All tank senders as mentioned in the chapter Connecting Victron products [8] and Connecting supported non-Victron
products [13] are supported.
Configuration step-by-step
Before proceeding with the following steps, you must connect the GX device to the NMEA 2000 network to which the MFD is
connected. Use our VE.Can to NMEA 2000 micro-C male cable to connect the GX device to the NMEA 2000 network and ensure
NMEA2000-out of the VE.Can port is enabled in the GX device.
The procedure below does not replace the Furuno manual; Be sure to read the Furuno documentation that accompanies your
MFD; There are some differences in the menu navigation of the various MFDs.
1. Connect the tank sensors to your GX device.
2. Make sure the tank sensors are set to a fluid type supported by your MFD.
This is done in the setup menu of the tank sensor in the Remote Console - Device List → [your_tank_sensor] → Setup →
Fluid type
3. The Furuno MFD will automatically detect tanks connected to the same NMEA 2000 network. If this is not possible (check the
Engine & Tank Automatic Setup menu), the tanks can be set manually using the Engine & Tank Manual Setup menu.
4. Set up an "Instrument Display" of your choice and add the respective tanks as an "Indication" (as outlined in the Operator's
manual) to the instrument display.
14.8. NMEA 2000 Configuring Device Instances
The VE.Can devices submenu gives access to a list showing all detected devices on the VE.Can / NMEA 2000 network:
• Each entry first shows the name - either the product name as in our database, or when configured, the custom name as
configured during installation.
• Then, between the square brackets, the Unique Identity Number is shown.
• On the right you can see the VE.Can Device Instance, which is the same as the NMEA 2000 Device Instance.
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