Fuel flow sensor

The Navico fuel flow sensor is designed for precise monitoring of fuel consumption on boats equipped with gasoline engines. It enables optimized navigation management and trip planning by providing essential information on fuel flow.

This sensor is specifically designed for gasoline-powered boats. It is not suitable for use with diesel fuel or other types of fluids.

The Navico fuel flow sensor is optimized to measure flows ranging from 0.6 to 45 US gallons per hour, which corresponds to approximately 2.27 to 170 litres per hour.

This sensor is designed to be installed on fuel lines with a diameter of 3/8" (three-eighths of an inch).

The sensor maintains a minimum backpressure of 0.5 psi (pounds per square inch) at a flow rate of 20 US gallons per hour.

The sensor requires a 12 V DC power supply and must be protected by a 5 A fuse.

The sensor is supplied with a 3-metre (approximately 10-foot) cable, providing flexibility for installation.

The sensor requires protection by a 5 A fuse, but it is not specified that the fuse is included with the sensor itself. Ensure the boat's electrical system has adequate protection.

The sensor must be installed between the fuel tank and the engine. It is essential to respect the fuel flow direction indicated by an arrow on the sensor.

Yes, the direction of the fuel flow is clearly indicated by an arrow on the sensor body. It is imperative to install it so that the arrow points in the direction of the fuel flow, i.e., from the tank to the engine.

Yes, it is strongly recommended to install a fuel filter upstream of each sensor to ensure the purity of the measured fuel and protect the sensor from potential debris.

The sensor connects to an NMEA 2000 network via its Micro-C CAN bus connectivity. The 3-meter cable provided enables this connection to the existing network.

Yes, it is possible to install multiple fuel flow sensors. The NMEA 2000 system is designed to manage multiple devices, and the information indicates that a fuel data manager can receive fuel flow messages from up to three NMEA 2000-compatible engines, implying the use of multiple sensors.

The sensor is equipped with 3/8" fuel line connectors (C Fuel Line Connector (3/8") and E Fuel Line Connector (3/8")). These connectors are integrated into the sensor to simplify connection to fuel lines of this diameter.

The sensor uses a Micro-C type connector for its connection to the NMEA 2000 network, which is the standard for marine CAN bus networks.

Due to its NMEA 2000 compliance, this sensor is compatible with a wide range of multifunction displays (MFDs) and NMEA 2000-compliant data management systems from various brands, including Navico (Lowrance, Simrad, B&G) and other manufacturers adhering to this standard.

The Navico fuel flow sensor complies with NMEA 2000 and IEC61162-1/2 communication standards, ensuring reliable integration and communication with marine electronic systems.

The sensor transmits several specific NMEA 2000 PGNs (Parameter Group Numbers), including 59392 (ISO Acknowledgment), 59904, 60928, 126996, and 127489. These PGNs enable compatible systems to receive and interpret fuel flow data.

No, this sensor is specifically designed to connect and communicate via the NMEA 2000 network (Micro-C CAN bus). It is not directly compatible with NMEA 0183 networks.

Yes, this sensor complies with NMEA 2000 and IEC61162-1/2 standards. It is also CE certified under the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and meets the 2008 radio equipment directive (Level 2 devices), ensuring reliability and compliance with maritime requirements.