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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Information Basic Operation and Features................1 MercMonitor Gateway Models Description............3 MercMonitor Gateway Protocol Acceptance Description........7 Connection to a Non‑SmartCraft Network............10 Automatic Engine Detection Feature..............10 Alarm Warnings....................11 Identifying and Using the Screen Categories........... 16 Full Screens Full Screens Features and Options ..............
  • Page 4 Vessel Menu Using the Vessel Screens................. 56 Available Vessel Screens................. 56 Trip Data......................59 Generator......................62 Range....................... 62 Trim........................64 Tanks........................ 64 Tabs........................65 GPS........................66 To Waypoint...................... 66 Steering......................67 Depth........................ 68 Favorite Screens Favorites Screen Features and Options............69 Alarms Alarms Screen....................
  • Page 5 Customer Assistance Information Service Information..................132 Customer Service Literature................134 Ordering Literature..................134...

  • Page 7: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION Basic Operation and Features IMPORTANT: MercMonitor can be assimilated into many different power package configurations; from a single engine low horsepower outboard motor, to a multiengine multistation digital throttle and shift vessel. There may be some gauge features, displays, operations, and warnings that will not be applicable for your power package.
  • Page 8 GENERAL INFORMATION Engine Guardian System: Monitors the critical sensors on the engine for any early indication of problems. The system will respond to a problem by reducing engine speed and alerting the operator to a potentially damaging situation. Warning system: The system sounds the warning horn and displays the warning "AL"...

  • Page 9: Mercmonitor Gateway Models Description

    MercMonitor Gateway Models Description There are four MercMonitor Gateway gauge models available. All versions of the MercMonitor will display only one engine. All versions are capable of transmitting the engine data via NMEA 2000 (N2K); however, a Data Level 3 version will transmit up to four engines of N2K data.
  • Page 10 Fuel tank level percent Fluid level percent (fuel 2, oil, water, waste) Trim position Water pressure NMEA 2000 only in/out supported Check engine alarm IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939 alarm data is limited. Refer to the MercMonitor display for descriptive fault text.
  • Page 11 Fluid level percent (fuel 2, oil, water, waste) Trim position Water pressure Check engine alarm IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939 alarm data is limited. Refer to the MercMonitor display for descriptive NMEA 2000 only in/out supported fault text. Tabs GPS speed/COG/latitude, longitude (in only) Depth...
  • Page 12 Fluid level percent (fuel 2, oil, water, waste) Trim position Water pressure Check engine alarm IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939 alarm data is limited. Refer to the MercMonitor display for descriptive fault text. Tabs GPS speed/COG/latitude, longitude NMEA 2000 in/out supported (only) (in only) Depth...

  • Page 13: Mercmonitor Gateway Protocol Acceptance Description

    Gear temperature (Mercury Diesel) Fuel pressure Capacity (English or metric) MercMonitor Gateway Protocol Acceptance Description Gateway is a software interface that allows or controls access to other programs through a NMEA 2000 or J1939 protocol; a backbone for communication to share information. The software is capable of transmitting (TX) information to, and receiving (RX) information from various parameter group number (PGN) products.
  • Page 14 (base, RPM Smart Tow, Smart Tow Pro, Gateway Premier). Gateway Premier and Smart Tow Pro models require only one MercMonitor per vessel to transmit multiengine data to multifunction displays (MFD) through the NMEA 2000/J1939 protocol. The MercMonitor will display one engine only regardless of the model (base, RPM Smart Tow, Smart Tow Pro, Gateway Premier).
  • Page 15 GENERAL INFORMATION Mercury Engine Data to NMEA 2000 Capable Products Signal PGN Name NMEA 2000 PGN Mode Gear Temp Transmission Dynamic 127493/0x1F205 RX/TX Gear Pressure Transmission Dynamic 127493/0x1F205 RX/TX Engine Parameters Rapid Boost Pressure 127488/0x1F200 RX/TX Update Engine Parameters Rapid...

  • Page 16: Connection To A Non-Smartcraft Network

    Connection to a Non‑SmartCraft Network The use of the MercMonitor on a non‑SmartCraft network application requires the MercMonitor gateway set to "Receive." Failure to set the gateway to "Receive" will cause numerous faults to appear that cannot be resolved. Changing the gateway to "Receive" will clear the faults. The menu path to set the gateway to "Receive"...

  • Page 17: Alarm Warnings

    (CDS) tool. Alarm Warnings IMPORTANT: Alarm warnings are only available on the MercMonitor screen. NMEA 2000/J1939 gateway is limited to seven alarm functions. NOTE: Descriptive text alarm warning screens are displayed with Gen I (2007) engines and newer and universal fault codes will be displayed on all 4.5L, 6.2L,...
  • Page 18 GENERAL INFORMATION When a problem is detected, the "AL" alarm appears and a pop‑up window with the alarm location and information will be displayed. The faulty component or warning is described in the text. Press the "+" button for more information. This screen gives a detailed description of the fault text.
  • Page 19 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: Refer to the "Universal Fault Code" in the "Settings" menu to enable or disable this feature. Fault location Universal fault code Alarms STBD 3152 - 16 [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 58123 If a problem can cause immediate engine damage, the Engine Guardian System will respond to the problem by limiting engine power.
  • Page 20 GENERAL INFORMATION 2. Press the "+" button to view the descriptive warning text. The identified component expands to show additional text describing the fault. Fault location Additional text describing the fault Alarms STBD <Ignition coil is not working properly> [NEXT] [MORE] [EXIT] MODE...
  • Page 21 GENERAL INFORMATION UNIVERSAL FAULT CODES DISPLAYED 1. When universal fault codes are enabled and a problem is detected, the "AL" alarm will flash on the display and a pop‑up window displays the system where the fault is located and the universal fault code. Fault location Universal fault code Alarms...

  • Page 22: Identifying And Using The Screen Categories

    GENERAL INFORMATION 2. A detailed description of the faulty component is explained. Press the "+" button for information on a corrective action. Detailed description of the fault component Alarms "+" button to show STBD corrective action <Exhaust Oxygen Sensor is not working properly>...
  • Page 23 GENERAL INFORMATION • "Favorites" are specific screens selected by the operator to be reviewed quickly. The favorites will remain on the screen for a specific amount of time. This time can be one second up to 30 seconds or turned "OFF" to advance manually through the screens.

  • Page 24: Full Screens

    FULL SCREENS Full Screens Features and Options The Full Screens menu displays large icon vessel and propulsion data in addition to Tri Data screens. Several screens show a minimum and maximum reference with an arrow directing your attention to the current value displayed within the screen.
  • Page 25 FULL SCREENS Clock Displays the time in large 23:15 Clock numbers. Can be displayed as 24 hour or 12 hour. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 36702 Oil Temp Displays the engine oil temperature in large numbers and Temperature on a bar graph. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 39751...
  • Page 26 FULL SCREENS Water Press 15.2 Displays the engine water Water pressure in large numbers and on Pressure a bar graph. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 40531 Battery 13.8 Displays the battery voltage level Battery in large numbers and on a bar graph.
  • Page 27 FULL SCREENS Clock Displays vessel and propulsion data selected and arranged by the - - : - - Tri Data user. Up to five tri data screens Speed can be customized by the user. - - - - [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 36678 Displays large numbers for the...
  • Page 28 FULL SCREENS 1. While the "RPM" or "Speed" full screen is visible, press the "+" button to open the reset option. Speed 20.8 58.6 6120 PEAK RPM AT SPEED [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] [OPTION] MODE 36704 2. A pop‑up window will appear asking if the peak values should be reset ("Reset Peak Values?").

  • Page 29: Maintenance Screen

    FULL SCREENS Maintenance Screen Some 4‑Stroke power package models can estimate the amount of time the engine has run since the last scheduled maintenance. Normal scheduled maintenance for the engine is every 100 hours. The maintenance screen shows a bar graph approximating the amount of time remaining before a scheduled maintenance is required.
  • Page 30 FULL SCREENS 4. If the bar graph is not visible, the engine scheduled maintenance has passed 100 hours and the screen will change to Perform Maintenance. Press the "+" button to begin the reset procedure. Maintenance Perform Maintenance GEN. MAINTENANCE [BACK] [RESET] MODE...
  • Page 31 FULL SCREENS 6. After pressing the "–" button—YES, to reset the scheduled maintenance screen, the bar graph will reset to 100 hours. Press the "–" button to exit the Maintenance window and return to the Main Menu, or press NEXT to exit the maintenance screen to the next full screen, or press MENU to repeat the scheduled maintenance reset process.

  • Page 32: Propulsion Menu

    PROPULSION MENU Using Propulsion Screens The Propulsion menu screens will display information about the boat propulsion systems. Screens that are available in the Propulsion menu may vary according to the engine type. Available Propulsion Screens Troll Control Displays an icon to indicate the troll control is turned on or off.
  • Page 33 PROPULSION MENU Peak Speed Displays the engine RPM, vessel 2050 speed through the active sensor, the peak vessel speed, and what Speed 12.7 Peak Speed the engine RPM was at that peak Peak Speed vessel speed. The peak values 5800 RPM @ Speed can be reset.
  • Page 34 PROPULSION MENU The double screen displays two selected data options on an outer and inner display. The outer data will be displayed as a bar graph 3280 with a small window that moves with the bar graph leading edge. 19.8 Double The inner data will be displayed Screens...
  • Page 35 PROPULSION MENU Boost Pressure 12.7 3250 Displays the engine RPM, the SPEED Boost vessel speed through the active Pressure sensor, and the amount of manifold pressure. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 36106 Trim TRIM SYNCH Displays a color band indicating Trim Synch to increase or decrease the trim (Dual Engine)
  • Page 36 PROPULSION MENU Displays an icon to indicate Smart Tow is turned on or off, SmartTow selects cruise control or launch + / - TO ENGAGE control, selects the launch control 1000 Smart Tow level one through five, allows the creation of up to eight PROFILE : Cruise customized launch levels, and selects if Smart Tow is based on...

  • Page 37: Troll Control

    PROPULSION MENU Troll Control The Troll Control screen displays an icon to indicate the troll control is turned on or off, the engine RPM, or the vessel speed. Troll control can be controlled by the vessel speed or the engine RPM. Icon indicating troll control is turned off Set RPM...
  • Page 38 PROPULSION MENU 4. To turn the troll control off, press the "–" and "+" buttons at the same time, or move the remote control handle into neutral. The troll control OFF icon will be highlighted and the information below the RPM will change to +/– TO ENGAGE.

  • Page 39: Water Screen

    PROPULSION MENU 3. To change back to the RPM mode, press and hold the MODE button until the screen changes from speed mode to the RPM mode. 4. If there is no paddle wheel installed on the vessel, the speed mode of control will show text below the ACT SPEED window indicating a paddle wheel is required—PADDLE REQUIRED.

  • Page 40: Oil Information

    NOTE: The engine oil level data screen may require additional components to be installed on the engine. Review the operation manual that came with your power package or consult your authorized Mercury dealer to determine if the proper equipment is installed on the engine.

  • Page 41: Peak Speed

    PROPULSION MENU Oil Level Oil Level is LOW! Check Oil. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 67289 Oil level is low reading Peak Speed The Peak Speed screen displays the engine RPM, vessel speed through the active sensor, the peak vessel speed, and what the engine RPM was at that peak vessel speed.

  • Page 42: Fuel Pressure

    PROPULSION MENU 2. Press the "–"button ("YES") or "+" button ("NO") to reset the peak values. The screen will return to the Peak Speed screen. Peak Speed 2050 Reset Peak Values ? Speed 12.7 Peak Speed 5800 [ YES ] [ NO ] MODE 36092...

  • Page 43: Rpm Synchronize

    PROPULSION MENU RPM Synchronize The RPM SYNCH screen displays the engine RPM and a color band that expands under the engine with the lower RPM. The color band will decrease in size as the engine RPM's near synchronization. Port engine RPM Starboard engine RPM Color band indicating starboard engine RPM...

  • Page 44: Double Screen

    PROPULSION MENU 2. Press the "–" button ("YES") to reset the fuel used, or the "+" button ("NO") to return to the fuel use per engine location screen. STBD Fuel Flow 12.7 Fuel Used Reset ? Fuel Used [ YES ] [ NO ] MODE 36098...

  • Page 45: Analog Tachometer

    PROPULSION MENU Analog Tachometer The analog tachometer displays the engine RPM with a sweeping pointer, simulating a mechanical analog tachometer. Sweeping pointer 1000 MODE 42345 Analog Speedometer The analog speedometer displays the vessel speed with a sweeping pointer, simulating a mechanical analog speedometer. Two speedometer scales are available: 0–80 and 0–120.

  • Page 46: Volts/Hours

    PROPULSION MENU Volts/Hours The Volts/Hours screen displays the total hours the engine has run, the battery current state of charge, and the engine RPM. Total engine hours Battery state of charge Volts/Hours Hours 12.7 Battery 13.2 3250 [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 36101 Boost Pressure...

  • Page 47: Trim Synchronize

    PROPULSION MENU Trim Synchronize The Trim Synch screen displays a color band indicating to increase or decrease the trim to synchronize the engines trim location. The numbers are a point of reference, relating to the position of the trim outside of the synchronization.

  • Page 48: Trim/Tab

    PROPULSION MENU Trim/Tab The Trim/Tab screen displays the position of the port and starboard tabs with a moving icon that represents the relative position of the tabs. A number below the tab display will indicate the relative position of the tab. The center of the display will show the position of the trim with a moving icon that represents the relative position of the trim.
  • Page 49 PROPULSION MENU NOTE: To use the speed setting control, a paddle wheel must be installed, or a SmartCraft GPS puck must be installed. OFF icon RPM set point Actual engine RPM SmartTow Mode of control + / - TO ENGAGE 1850 1000 PROFILE : Cruise...
  • Page 50 PROPULSION MENU 4. To disengage the "Smart Tow" function, press the "–" and "+" buttons at the same time. The Smart Tow OFF icon will be highlighted in the upper right corner, and the information above the SET RPM window will change to +/–...
  • Page 51 PROPULSION MENU Selecting a Launch Control 1. While the Smart Tow cruise screen is visible, press the MODE button and an icon of a person skiing will appear on the profile screen for approximately three seconds. SmartTow PROFILE : Cruise [DOWN] [MODE] [ UP ] MODE...
  • Page 52 PROPULSION MENU 3. After selecting the launch setting, the screen will return to the Smart Tow screen and the selected launch setting will populate the lower window. SmartTow + / - TO DISENGAGE 34.0 33.8 PROFILE : Launch 4 [ UP ] [DOWN] [MODE] MODE 36545...
  • Page 53 PROPULSION MENU 4. While the screen with the icon of a person skiing is visible, press the "+" button to begin viewing launch profiles. SmartTow + / - TO ENGAGE 2600 2580 PROFILE : Launch ECO [DOWN] [MODE] [ UP ] MODE 35710 5.
  • Page 54 PROPULSION MENU NOTE: All of the alpha characters must be edited before the RPM Set Point can be edited. SmartTow Name J DOE 1000 RPM Set Point Speed Set Point 10.0 Launch Overshoot [DOWN] [SAVE] [ UP ] MODE 36199 8.

  • Page 55: Active Trim

    Active Trim REQUIREMENTS Additional hardware for your vessel may be required for the Active Trim features to function. See your authorized Mercury Marine dealer for information on required hardware. Introduction to Active Trim Active Trim is Mercury Marine’s patented GPS‑based automatic trim system.
  • Page 56 PROPULSION MENU 3. Planing speeds Progressively trims the engine or drive based on GPS speed to maintain the most efficient running attitude. 61898 4. Override When the boat operator uses manual trim, the Active Trim system is immediately overridden, returning full control to the operator. 61899 Active Trim Operation •...
  • Page 57 PROPULSION MENU Shallow Water Operation Active Trim cannot detect water depth and will not trim up automatically in shallow water. The boat operator will need to override Active Trim by trimming the engine or drive manually or pressing the OFF button. Trailer Position Placing the engine or drive in trailer position (over 50% of the adapted trim range) will prevent Active Trim from engaging.
  • Page 58 PROPULSION MENU Minor Trim profiles: Minor profiles are selected in the Propulsion screen. Once a desirable Major trim profile has been selected, select a Minor trim profile. Slight variations in the Minor trim profiles can be made to help compensate for boat loading—passenger or gear distribution, changes in ballast or fuel tank levels, weather, propping, and operator preference.
  • Page 59 PROPULSION MENU TRIM SELECTION The Active Trim screen shows the status of Active Trim, either ON or OFF. Pushing the "+" button will enable the Active Trim feature. Active Trim ACTIVE TRIM FEATURE [ OFF ] [ NEXT ] [ ON ] MODE 67188 When Active Trim is enabled, the operator will be able to select a profile that...

  • Page 60: Sport Exhaust

    PROPULSION MENU After selecting an Active Trim profile, pressing the MODE button will take the operator to the next propulsion screen. The Active Trim status will remain enabled until the Active Trim feature is disabled, by pressing the "‑" button ("OFF").
  • Page 61 PROPULSION MENU Pressing the "+" button will enable "ON", or disable "OFF" the Sport Exhaust feature. Sport Exhaust SPORT EXHAUST [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] [ OFF ] MODE 67197...

  • Page 62: Vessel Menu

    VESSEL MENU Using the Vessel Screens The Vessel menu screens will display information concerning the vessel and associated systems. Screens that are available in the Vessel menu may vary according to the engine type. Available Vessel Screens Displays the vessel speed through Trip Data the available sensor, the current trip Speed...
  • Page 63 VESSEL MENU Displays the level of the fuel tank, Fuel Tank1 the location of the fuel tank, and will display FAULT when there is a problem with the fuel tank. It can Fuel Tank1 also be selected as not installed ("Not inst").
  • Page 64 VESSEL MENU Displays the amount of time to the To Waypoint waypoint, the compass bearing - - - Time toward the waypoint, the distance Bearing - - - to the waypoint, and the amount of To Waypoint fuel required to the waypoint. A - - - Dist GPS must be installed with a...

  • Page 65: Trip Data

    VESSEL MENU Some 4‑Stroke power package models can estimate the amount of time the engine has run since the last scheduled maintenance. Normal scheduled maintenance for the engine is every 100 hours. The maintenance screen shows a bar graph approximating the amount of Maintenance time remaining before a scheduled maintenance is required.
  • Page 66 VESSEL MENU The current amount of time the trip has taken—Trip Time will be displayed in tenths of an hour. The trip time can be reset. Paddle wheel speed Trip distance Total fuel used Trip Data Trip time Speed 30.5 Trip Dist 12.7 Total Used...
  • Page 67 VESSEL MENU 5. Press the "–" button for Yes, or press the "+" button for No. Trip Data Speed 30.5 Trip Time Reset? Trip Dist 12.7 Total Used Trip Time [ YES ] [ NO ] MODE 36565 6. The next pop‑up window will appear asking to reset the amount of fuel used—Fuel Used Reset?.

  • Page 68: Generator

    VESSEL MENU Generator The Generator screen displays the AC voltage, the hertz frequency the generator is producing, the generator location or name, and the generator running hours. The generator unit must be interfaced with the CAN communication for this option to display information. Generator AC-VOLTAGE FREQUENCY...
  • Page 69 VESSEL MENU RESET RANGE SCREEN OPTIONS 1. To reset the average fuel used, press the "+" button to access the reset option. 2. A pop‑up screen will appear asking if the average fuel economy should be reset—Average Fuel Eco Reset?. 3.

  • Page 70: Trim

    VESSEL MENU Trim The Trim screen displays a number relating to the position of the trim system, the engine water pressure, and the engine RPM. Trim position number Water pressure Engine RPM Trim Trim Water Press [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 36632 Press the "–"...

  • Page 71: Tabs

    VESSEL MENU TANK 2 Tank 2 can be selected as not installed—Not inst, fuel, water, or waste when connected to a 4‑Stroke engine. When selected as fuel, the level can be calibrated with a default setting, or by adding fuel. When selected as water or waste, the level is automatically calibrated to the default setting.

  • Page 72: Gps

    VESSEL MENU The GPS screen displays the course over ground—COG, speed over ground— SOG, latitude position—LAT, and longitude position—LON. A GPS must be installed for this option to display information. Course over ground—COG Speed over ground—SOG Latitude position—LAT Longitude position—LON - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 73: Steering

    VESSEL MENU Press the "–" button to return to the Main Menu, or press the MODE button to go to the next screen. Steering The Steering screen displays the engine RPM, the vessel speed, a bar graph indicating the direction of the steering PORT or STBD, and a number displayed to indicate the relative position of the steering.

  • Page 74: Depth

    VESSEL MENU Depth The Depth screen displays the depth of the water, the temperature of the water, and the speed of the vessel through the available sensor. The actual depth may be different from what is displayed and is dependent on the amount of offset that is programmed in the Settings menu.

  • Page 75: Favorite Screens

    FAVORITE SCREENS Favorites Screen Features and Options The Favorites is an optional feature that will show specific screens selected by the operator to be reviewed quickly. The favorites will remain on the screen for a specific amount of time. This time can be one second up to 30 seconds. Up to nine favorite screens can be selected from the Propulsion menu, Vessel menu, or Full Screens menu.
  • Page 76 FAVORITE SCREENS 3. Press the "–" or "+" button and select a screen to be a favorite. Peak Speed 2050 Speed 12.7 Peak Speed 5800 RPM @ Speed [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] [OPTION] MODE 36089 4. Press the "–" button and the "+" button at the same time and hold the buttons in until the pop‑up window appears asking to add the screen to the favorites—Add to Favorites?.
  • Page 77 FAVORITE SCREENS CHANGING THE FAVORITES SCREEN DURATION The favorites individual screen will remain visible for a specific amount of time. This time can be set from one second up to 30 seconds. 1. To change the favorites screen duration, go to the Main Menu and press the "–"...
  • Page 78 FAVORITE SCREENS 7. Press the "–" or "+" button to change the number of seconds. Screens SmartTow Generator Screen Sync Favorites Slide Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 33076 DELETING A FAVORITE 1. Select the screen that is to be deleted. 2.

  • Page 79: Alarms

    Alarms Screen NOTE: Descriptive text alarm warning screens are displayed with 2007 and newer engines. Universal fault codes can be utilized with specific Mercury Outboard and MerCruiser products produced 2015 and newer. The Alarms screen will display fault information. The screen displays the fault descriptive short text or the universal fault code.
  • Page 80 ALARMS Example of universal fault code Fault location Alarms Universal fault code STBD 101 - 16 [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 58158 4. If the fault has descriptive text, press the "+" button to view the long descriptive text. Alarms STBD <Ignition coil is not...
  • Page 81 ALARMS 5. Press the "+" button to view the recommended action to take. Alarms STBD <See Dealer Soon> [NEXT] [BACK] [EXIT] MODE 58088 6. Press the MODE button to view the next fault text, if available. Alarms STBD <Drive Lube Low> [MORE] [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ]...
  • Page 82 ALARMS 7. Press the "+" button to view the long descriptive text. When the long descriptive text exceeds the screen capacity, several dots at the end of the screen text will be visible. Alarms STBD <Drive Lube Low. Check level and refill as needed.
  • Page 83 ALARMS 9. Press the "+" button to view the recommended action to take. Alarms STBD <Refer to Owner’s manual for service procedure.> [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] [ BACK ] MODE 58141 10. Press the "+" button to return to the short descriptive text fault screen, or press the MODE button to view the next alarm fault, or press the "–"...
  • Page 84 ALARMS 1. The screen displays the fault location and a description of the faulty component. Alarms STBD <Engine Sensor> [MORE] [EXIT] MODE 58142 Fault location Component 2. Press the "+" button to view a detailed description of the faulty component. Alarms <Exhaust Oxygen Sensor is not working...
  • Page 85 ALARMS 3. Press the "+" button to view the recommended action to take. Alarms STBD <See Dealer Soon> [BACK] [EXIT] [NEXT] MODE 58088 4. Press the "+" button to return to the short descriptive text fault screen, or press the MODE button to view the next alarm fault, or press the "–" button to exit the Alarms menu and return to the Main Menu.

  • Page 86: Settings

    SETTINGS Using the Light/Contrast Menu Options 1. While in the Main Menu, press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the Settings menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 2. Press the MODE button to edit the Light/Contrast menu. Light/Contrast Contrast Brightness...
  • Page 87 SETTINGS Menu Options Changes the luminance on the local gauge only. The Local Brightness default setting is 80. Display Color Changes the backlighting of the display. Button Color Changes the lighting of the buttons. Color Sync Selects the same color option for the display and button. Allows another network connected monitor gauge to Remote Light change the light.
  • Page 88 SETTINGS 3. Press the "–" or "+" button to change the brightness of the monitor screen. Light/Contrast Contrast Brightness Blue Display Color White Button Color Color Sync [ UP ] [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 35800 4. Press the MODE button to save the brightness setting. 5.
  • Page 89 SETTINGS 5. To exit the Light/Contrast menu, press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the Exit option. Press the MODE button to exit the Light/Contrast menu. DISPLAY COLOR The display backlighting color can be changed to red, blue, green, white, yellow, purple, and ice blue.
  • Page 90 SETTINGS 3. Press the "–" or "+" button to select a color, or select Wave for the color of the buttons. Light/Contrast Contrast Brightness Display Color Blue Button Color White Color Sync [ UP ] [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 35806 4. Press the MODE button to save the button color setting. 5.
  • Page 91 SETTINGS 3. To exit the Light/Contrast menu, press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the Exit option. Press the MODE button to exit the Light/Contrast menu. REMOTE LIGHT The Remote Light feature allows control of all the monitor gauge lighting from any monitor gauge.
  • Page 92 SETTINGS 2. Press the MODE button to turn the option on—Yes, or turn the option off —No. Light/Contrast Color Sync Remote Light Remote Contrast Night Time Mode Exit [ UP ] [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 35812 3. To exit the Light/Contrast menu, press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the Exit option.

  • Page 93: Units

    SETTINGS 3. To exit the Light/Contrast menu, press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the Exit option. Press the MODE button to exit the Light/Contrast menu. Units The Units menu option changes the display units of measurement to English— Eng, or metric—Met, and the speed display to miles per hour—MPH, kilometers per hour—KMH, or knots—KN.

  • Page 94: Screens

    SETTINGS 5. Press the MODE button to change the display units to English—Eng, or metric—Met. Units Display Speed Exit [ UP ] [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 35815 6. Press the "–" button to highlight the Speed unit. 7. Press the MODE button to change the speed units to miles per hour— MPH, kilometers per hour—KMH, or knots—KN.

  • Page 95: Turning The Screens On

    SETTINGS • Water information • Full screens • Oil information • Speed • Oil Level • Depth • Fuel pressure • Air Temperature • Volts and hours • Coolant Temperature • Fuel used • Clock—analog or digital • Depth • Oil Temperature •...
  • Page 96 SETTINGS 2. Press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 30267 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the Screens menu. 4. Press the MODE button to edit the Screens menu. Settings Light/Contrast Units...
  • Page 97 SETTINGS 5. Press the MODE button to edit the Full Screens menu. Screens Full Screens Tri Data Double Screen Sys Check [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 67172 Full Screen Options Speed Oil Temp Depth Fuel Pressure Air Temp Oil Pressure Coolant Temp Water Pressure Clock...
  • Page 98 SETTINGS 7. Use the "–" or "+" button to select each option and use the MODE button to turn the option on—Yes, or off—No. NOTE: The last option is Maintenance. This screen option must be turned on —Yes, to monitor the 100 hour maintenance schedule. 8.
  • Page 99 SETTINGS 3. The first Tri Data screen is turned on—Yes, by default. To edit Screen 1, press the MODE button twice. Tri Data Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Screen 5 [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 36398 4. Press the MODE button to edit the Top screen option. 5.
  • Page 100 SETTINGS 10. When finished with the Tri Data screens, press the "–" button to highlight the Exit option. Press the MODE button to exit the Full Screens menu. DOUBLE SCREEN There are five Double Screen options available. The first screen is turned on by default.
  • Page 101 SETTINGS NOTE: The information available for the OUTER 2nd INNER Double Screen is: RPM, Speed, Coolant Temp, Oil Temp, Seatemp, Water Press, Oil Press, Fuel Flow, Fuel, Battery, and Depth. Double Screen OUTER INNER Depth Exit [DOWN] [SAVE] [ UP ] MODE 42179 6.
  • Page 102 SETTINGS Optional Screens Displays the engine RPM, vessel speed through the active Peak Speed sensor, the peak vessel speed, and what the engine RPM was at that peak vessel speed. Water Displays the engine RPM, vessel speed through the active Information sensor, coolant temperature, and water pressure.

  • Page 103: Trim

    Must be connected to the gateway network. Generator NOTE: The MercMonitor must be set to receive to edit this option. A generator capable of sending data on the J1939 gateway network must be installed to monitor this option.
  • Page 104 SETTINGS 2. Press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the Trim menu. 4. Press the MODE button to edit the Trim menu. Settings Light/Contrast Units...

  • Page 105: Tanks

    SETTINGS 10. Press the "–" or "+" button to change the length of time the trim pop‑up window option remains on the screen. The trim pop‑up window length of time can be changed from 1–10 seconds. 11. Press the MODE button to exit the Pop‑up Time option. 12.
  • Page 106 SETTINGS 2. Press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the Tanks menu. 4. Press the MODE button to edit the Tanks menu. Settings Light/Contrast Units...
  • Page 107 SETTINGS 6. Press the "–" or "+" button to change the tank setting. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Tank 1 Vol 0.0 G Tank 1 Cal Tank 2 Type Not inst. Tank 2 Vol [DOWN] [SAVE] [ UP ] MODE 35880 7.
  • Page 108 SETTINGS 14. Press the "–" button to choose the Default Calibration method or press the MODE button to quit the calibration. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Default Calibration or 100.0 G Tank 1 Vol Add Fuel Method Tank 1 Cal Tank 2 Type Not inst.
  • Page 109 SETTINGS 16. Press the "+" button to choose the Add Fuel Method or press the MODE button to quit the calibration. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Default Calibration or 100.0 G Tank 1 Vol Add Fuel Method Tank 1 Cal Tank 2 Type Not inst.
  • Page 110 SETTINGS 18. Add 25 percent of the fuel capacity to the empty fuel tank. The gauge will list the quantity of fuel to add for each quarter. Press the "+" button to save the calibration. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Calibrating 1/4 Tank: Tank 1 Vol 100.0 G...
  • Page 111 SETTINGS 20. Add 25 percent more fuel capacity to the fuel tank. Press the "+" button to save the calibration. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Fill to 1/2: 50 Gallons 100.0 G Tank 1 Vol Tank 1 Cal Press Plus Button Tank 2 Type Not inst.
  • Page 112 SETTINGS 22. Add 25 percent more fuel capacity to fill the fuel tank. Press the "+" button to save the calibration. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Fill until full: 100.0 100.0 G Tank 1 Vol Gallons Tank 1 Cal Press Plus Button Tank 2 Type Not inst.

  • Page 113: Alarms

    SETTINGS TANK 2 The second tank can be designated as not installed—Not inst, water, fuel, or waste when installed on a vessel with a 4‑stroke engine. The maximum fuel capacity is 2271 liter (600 US gal). When the tank is designated as water or waste, the calibration is automatically selected as default and will estimate the level based on a linear shape capacity and the calibration cannot be edited.
  • Page 114 SETTINGS 4. Press the MODE button to edit the Alarms menu. Settings Alarms Ext. Sensors Offsets Clock SmartTow [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 42220 5. Press the MODE button to enter the Fuel Critical option. 6. Press the "–" or "+" button to edit the Fuel Critical percentage. This percentage cannot be set lower than 10, or more than the Fuel Low alarm setting.

  • Page 115: External Sensors

    23. Press the MODE button to exit the Waypoint Dist option. 24. Press the "–" button to highlight the Generator option. NOTE: The MercMonitor must be set to Receive to edit this option. The generator must be capable of sending data on the J1939 gateway to monitor this option.
  • Page 116 SETTINGS 2. Press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the Ext. Sensors menu. 4. Press the MODE button to edit the Ext. Sensors menu. Settings Alarms Ext.

  • Page 117: Offsets

    SETTINGS 5. Press the MODE button to turn the Depth/Seatemp option on—Yes, or off —No. Ext. Sensors Depth/Seatemp Trim Speed/GPS Steering Tabs [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 33078 6. Use the "–" or "+" button to highlight the options and use the MODE button to turn the option on—Yes, or off—No.
  • Page 118 SETTINGS 2. Press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the Offsets menu. 4. Press the MODE button to edit the Offsets menu. Settings Alarms Ext.

  • Page 119: Clock

    SETTINGS 6. Press the "–" or "+" button to change the sea temperature correction from –23.3 to –12.2 °C (–10 to 10 °F). Offsets Seatemp Depth 0 ft Paddle Pitot 1.00 Steer Inv [DOWN] [SAVE] [ UP ] MODE 42235 7.
  • Page 120 SETTINGS 2. Press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the Clock menu. Settings Alarms Ext. Sensors Offsets Clock SmartTow [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 42284...

  • Page 121: Smart Tow

    SETTINGS 5. Press the MODE button to change the Clock Format option to 12 hour— 12h, or 24 hour—24h. Clock Clock Format Hour GPS Update GPS UTC [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 35827 6. Use the "+" or "–" button to highlight the options and use the MODE button to turn the option on—Yes, or off—No.
  • Page 122 SETTINGS 2. Press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the Smart Tow menu. 4. Press the MODE button to enter the Smart Tow menu. NOTE: Depending on the Data Level of the gauge, this option may not be available.
  • Page 123 SETTINGS 5. Press the MODE button to change the Smart Tow Speed Input option to paddle wheel—Paddle or to global position satellite—GPS. SmartTow Speed Input Paddle Speed Filter Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 35849 6. Press the "–" button to highlight the Speed Filter option. 7.

  • Page 124: Active Trim

    SETTINGS Active Trim CONFIGURATION NOTES IMPORTANT: Always configure Active Trim with a major profile that will allow the operator to select an adjustable profile with additional trim in. That is, avoid selecting a major profile that results in normal operation in adjustable trim profile 1.
  • Page 125 SETTINGS 7. Accelerate until the vessel is on plane and cruising at the approximate desired speed. A comfortable cruising speed for most applications is typically achieved between 48 and 64 km/h (30 and 40 mph). Press the "+" or "–" button to change the major profile selection. Pick the profile that works best for the boat.

  • Page 126: System

    SETTINGS 10. The selected Major profile can be fine‑tuned with a Minor profile adjustment by pressing the "+" or "–" button and selecting a minor profile. Active Trim ACTIVE TRIM PROFILE [ DOWN ] [ NEXT ] [ UP ] MODE 67341 Minor profile selection screen...
  • Page 127 6. Press the MODE button to access the Name option. The name window will open up on the right side of the gauge. NOTE: The default name is Mercury. 7. Press the "–" or "+" button to choose the first letter of the gauge name. To save the letter and move to the next letter selection, press the MODE button.
  • Page 128 SETTINGS NOTE: On a multiengine application, the Location option can be edited to view another engine’s data; however, this can only be done on a Data Level 3 gauge. System Engine STERNDRIVE STBD HLM 1 Location Name Port Software V2.04 Lvl 3 Simulator [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ]...
  • Page 129 SETTINGS 12. Press the MODE button to edit the Reset All option. System Name Port Software V2.04 Lvl 3 Simulator Reset All Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 33088 13. Press the "+" button to reset the gauge to the factory default settings or press the MODE button to quit the reset function.

  • Page 130: Gateway

    SETTINGS 14. Press the "–" button to highlight the Exit option and press the MODE button to return to the Settings menu. System Name Port Software V2.04 Lvl 3 Simulator Reset All Exit [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 33087 Gateway Gateway is a software interface that allows or controls access to other programs through a NMEA 2000 or J1939 protocol: a channel for communication to share information.
  • Page 131 SETTINGS 4. Press the MODE button to edit the Gateway menu. Settings System Gateway Help Universal Faults [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 58134 5. Press the MODE button to edit the Gateway option to NMEA 2000, J1939, or OFF. Gateway Gateway NMEA 2000...
  • Page 132 8. Press the "–" button to highlight the # of Engines menu. 9. Press the MODE button to edit the # of Engines option to Single, Dual, Triple, or Quad. NOTE: Only level 3 can edit the # of Engines option. All other MercMonitor models will default to Single. Gateway...

  • Page 133: Help

    SETTINGS 11. Press the MODE button to edit the Engine option to starboard—STBD, port—PORT, starboard 2—STB2, or port 2—PRT2. IMPORTANT: This menu option assigns the gauge to a specific engine. Gateway Gateway NMEA 2000 Gateway Receive # of Engines Single Engine STBD Tab Data...
  • Page 134 SETTINGS 2. Press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the Help menu. 4. Press the MODE button to edit the Help menu. Settings System Gateway...

  • Page 135: Universal Faults

    SETTINGS 5. Press the MODE button to view how to select a screen to be displayed as a favorite. Help Favorites Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 36435 6. A window will pop‑up stating to hold the "+" and "–" buttons down when the screen you desire to be part of the Favorites is visible on the monitor.
  • Page 136 SETTINGS 2. Press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the Universal Faults menu. 4. Press the MODE button to edit the Universal Faults menu. Settings System Gateway...
  • Page 137 SETTINGS 5. Press the MODE button to turn the Universal Faults option ON or OFF. Univ. Faults Universal Faults Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 58398 6. Press the "–" button to highlight the Exit option and press MODE to exit the Universal Faults menu.

  • Page 138: Service Information

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION Service Information LOCAL REPAIR SERVICE If you need service for your Mercury Marine product, take it to your authorized dealer. Only authorized dealers have factory‑trained mechanics, special tools, equipment, and genuine Mercury and Quicksilver parts and accessories.
  • Page 139 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MERCURY MARINE CUSTOMER SERVICE For assistance, call, fax, or write to the geographic office in your area. Please include your daytime telephone number with mail and fax correspondence. United States, Canada English +1 920 929 5040...

  • Page 140: Customer Service Literature

    Attn: Publications Department W6250 Pioneer Road P.O. Box 1939 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939 Outside the United States and Canada, contact the nearest Mercury Marine or Marine Power International Service Center for further information. When ordering be sure to: •...
  • Page 141 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION Mercury Marine Submit the following Attn: Publications Department order form with payment W6250 Pioneer Road P.O. Box 1939 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939 Ship To: (Copy this form and print or type–This is your shipping label) Name...

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