The VDO Marine Engine Box Converts Analog or J1939 to NMEA 2000 Data

Allentown, PA, April 1, 2019. Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, supplier of VDO OE-engineered instrumentation and accessories for the marine market, offers the VDO Marine Engine Box, an analog/J1939 to NMEA 2000 Gateway that can be used as a stand-alone device on a NMEA 2000 network or an expansion unit for the VDO Nav Box. It is NMEA certified, compliant to ISO 8846:1990 standards, and approved for engine room installation.

Available in two configurations for either single or dual engine capability, each version supports four resistive inputs (configurable 0-400Ω ohm), two voltage inputs (configurable 0-5V), one frequency input for tachometer signal per engine, plus a total of two capacitive inputs (configurable 4-20mA) for water tanks. The VDO Marine Engine Box features a front mounted LED to indicate operation status and features a locking, waterproof harness. It is IPX9x-f rated, features an operating temperature from -13 °F to 158 °F, and has been tested against salt spray, vibration, water intrusion, and electromagnetic interference.

The VDO Marine Engine box is setup via the free VDO Configuration software tool, which contains VDO and popular non-VDO sensor curve information that is selected via dropdown boxes, eliminating the need for sensor calibration and simplifying overall setup. It also features a sensor read function for use when the sensor type is unknown and a manual input feature for uncommon sensors.

VDO Marine products, supplied by Continental, have long been the industry’s choice for rugged and dependable performance, elegant design, and leading-edge technology. As with our best-in-class VDO automotive and industrial instrumentation, Continental works to deliver the innovation, functionality, and durability in every product we offer, not only in the marine industry, but also in the automotive, commercial, power sports, and custom vehicle markets.