Product Overview - Albatross AlbaCombi User Manual

AlbaCombi - Analog to NMEA 2000 Converter

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The new AlbaCombi is a second generation device, built following our successful Alba line of
converters, that translate analogue signals from all over the boat to an NMEA 2000 bus.
The unit has been designed to connect in parallel to an existing gauge, so existing instruments can still be
used.
The AlbaCombi can be used to get engine data, tank levels, alarm status, generic pressure and
temperature indications from any 4‐2 0mA sensor. You get twelve 0V to 32V inputs that can be used
for anything from reading voltages of batteries to interfacing with any analogue gauges. Six channels
can be configured to measure resistance from any industry standard engine sensor. Also there are two
RPM inputs, one PTC temperature input, one shunt and two relay outputs.
All twelve resistance and voltage channels have comprehensive calibration that allow you to create an
8 point calibration table or select a predefined industry standard calibration able for most common
sensors and gauges.
The AlbaCombi has an Ethernet port that will allow web based calibration. Just connect your laptop to
the AlbaCombi via Ethernet and you will get to the calibration and testing page. No calibration tools or
special interfaces are required. This device is future proof and can be upgraded in the field via its
ethernet port. See the configuration instructions to find which senders and PGNs are supported. The
instructions can be found on the website at www.albacombi.com.
1. Select mounting location.
Ensure the AlbaCombi can
be mounted in a suitable
location between the NMEA
2000 bus and the senders
or gauges.
2. Connect the AlbaCombi to
the NMEA 2000 network
3. Connect the Gauge inputs
4. Connect the Power to the
AlbaCombi
5. Configure the AlbaCombi.
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