Mercury VesselView 7 Manual
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Obtaining the Latest Software..........8 Front Control Operations............2 Upgrading Vesselview............9 Rear Panel................3 Touch‑Screen Calibration........... 10 VesselView 7 Screen Display Locations and Descriptions..4 Maintenance................10 Touch and Swipe Districts............4 Display Screen Cleaning............ 10 Touch Districts..............5 Media Port Cleaning............
  • Page 4 System................48 Alarms................52 Preferences..............48 Units................52 Vessel................49 Network................52 SmartCraft............... 49 Personality File..............53 Easy Links............... 52 Section 5 - Warning Alarms Warnings—Faults and Alarms..........56 Depth Alarm..............57 Fuel Critical Alarm............56 Page ii 90-8M0087258 DECEMBER 2014...
  • Page 5: Section 1 - Getting Started

    Front Control Operations ..........2 Upgrading Vesselview ............ 9 Rear Panel ..............3 Touch‑Screen Calibration ..........10 VesselView 7 Screen Display Locations and Descriptions..4 Maintenance................. 10 Touch and Swipe Districts............4 Display Screen Cleaning ..........10 Touch Districts ..............5 Media Port Cleaning .............
  • Page 6: Vesselview 7 Overview

    IN/OUT Zoom–MOB (man overboard) Power–Brightness Card reader door Front Control Operations Touch screen: The screen on VesselView 7 has numerous districts that are touch sensitive and operated with a touch, or with a vertical or horizontal swipe. Page 2 90-8M0087258...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Section 1 - Getting Started MARK–MENU: The MARK–MENU has two functions and is dependent on which screen mode is active. Press the MARK– MENU button while the chartplotter is visible to access waypoints and other functions. Press the button while SmartCraft information is visible to open the scroller bar.
  • Page 8: Vesselview 7 Screen Display Locations And Descriptions

    Displays total fuel only. Individual fuel data will be located in the selected data area under fuel management. Scroller bar icon: Touch this area to show the scroller bar. The scroller bar allows the operator to select different Mercury application screens to open in the user selected data area.
  • Page 9: Touch Districts

    Section 1 - Getting Started Touch Districts Touch districts are used in both the constant and user‑selected data fields. These districts offer maximum usability and enhance screen graphics. 52304 Quad engine example District Description Area that toggles the application IMPORTANT: Other applications associated with VesselView may not be accessible. The vessel must have a ®...
  • Page 10: Swipe Districts

    Section 1 - Getting Started 52305 Single-engine example District Description Area that toggles the application IMPORTANT: Other applications associated with VesselView may not be accessible. The vessel must have a ® specific Navico device connected to the NMEA 2K backbone to be able to toggle between application. Area that displays data field information Area that displays fuel information Area that displays speed information...
  • Page 11: How To Update Your Vesselview 7 Software

    How to Update Your VesselView 7 Software The following instructions explain how to upgrade the VesselView 7 software. Internet access is required along with a communication port used to transfer the file to a FAT or FAT32 micro SD card.
  • Page 12: Obtaining The Latest Software

    Name the backup file using the on‑screen keyboard and then press Enter. Obtaining the Latest Software The latest software for the display is available on‑line for general download at Mercury's website; www.mercurymarine.com/vesselview. To understand what software version is in VesselView, power up VesselView. While the system boots up, the screen will show the software version in the lower right‑hand corner.
  • Page 13: Upgrading Vesselview

    Use the rotary knob to highlight the upgrade file and press the knob to confirm. Select update to run 0: Cancel (Do not run updater) *1: VesselView 7-X.0.XX.XXX-XXXXX 56565 Do not turn the ignition key off, turn VesselView off, or remove the micro SD card while the software is uploading. The upgrade process may take several minutes to complete.
  • Page 14: Touch-Screen Calibration

    Section 1 - Getting Started Touch‑Screen Calibration Turn the unit off. Press and hold the MENU button, then turn the unit on. Hold the MENU button down during power on, until the calibration utility screen comes up (approximately 15 seconds). TSLIB calibration utility Touch crosshair to calibrate 56947...
  • Page 15: Section 2 - Initial Screens And Setup Wizard

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Table of Contents VesselView 7 Startup Warning Screen......... 12 Data Source Setup ..........18 Splash Screen..............12 Settings Menu ............20 Setup Wizard................ 12 Display Screens..............
  • Page 16: Vesselview 7 Startup Warning Screen

    VesselView 7 Startup Warning Screen When VesselView 7 is started, a warning screen pops up and advises the operator not to rely on the product as a primary source of navigation and that the user assumes all liability for operation and associated risks.
  • Page 17: Import Configuration

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Import Configuration To import an existing vessel configuration, insert a FAT or FAT32 micro SD card with the configuration file and select this file in the drop‑down menu. If there is no import file, touch Next to continue. 56741 Engine Setup In the Engine Setup screen, use the rotary knob or touch the menu fields to select the correct option.
  • Page 18: Display Setup

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Joystick option field Number of engines field 56745 Display Setup Depending on the number of engines indicated in the Engine Setup screen, select the engines to be displayed by this VesselView unit. Up to four engines can be selected. Touch Next to continue. Engines selected to be displayed 56746 Device Setup...
  • Page 19: Units Setup

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Units Setup Select the units of measure that VesselView will display on‑screen data; speed, distance, and volumes. Particular units of measure can be changed later. Units of measure selection field 56748 Tank Configuration Select the number of fuel tanks on the vessel in the drop‑down field.
  • Page 20 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Use the on‑screen keypad to enter the capacity. When finished entering tank capacity data, touch OK to close keypad. Touch Next to continue. Tank capacity entry field On‑screen keypad 56751 The tank name will populate the Name field. To change the name of the tank, touch the field and use the on‑screen keypad to customize the tank name.
  • Page 21: Speed Setup

    If the pitot source was selected, a Pitot Speed Sensor screen will appear. Use the Pitot Sensor Type drop‑down to select the appropriate option. Most engines utilize a 100psi pitot. Products from Mercury Racing will utilize the 200psi pitot. After selection, touch Next to continue.
  • Page 22: Finishing Setup Wizard

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard If the paddle wheel source was selected, the Paddle Wheel Sensor screen will appear. Use the Paddle Wheel Sensor Type drop‑down to select the appropriate option. After selection, touch Next to continue. Paddle Wheel Sensor Type field 56759 Finishing Setup Wizard...
  • Page 23 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Power on all products and key on all engines to ensure all data generating sources can be detected. Touch Start to begin the process. 56762 56763 When auto select is complete, touch Close. 56764 90-8M0087258 DECEMBER 2014...
  • Page 24: Settings Menu

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard VesselView will display the System screen. Systems operating within established parameters will display in green. 56765 Touching the System OK field will display engine hours. 56766 Settings Menu Changes in any of the settings can be made at any time using the Settings menu. All drop‑down and flyout menus can be navigated by touching the screen or by using the rotary knob.
  • Page 25 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard System menu. 56772 Vessel menu. 56773 Engines menu. 56775 90-8M0087258 DECEMBER 2014 Page 21...
  • Page 26 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard EasyLink menu. 56776 Preferences menu. 56777 Alarms menu. 56778 Page 22 90-8M0087258 DECEMBER 2014...
  • Page 27: Display Screens

    Engine Off, Ignition On The Mercury good stewardship message screen is displayed in the user‑selected data area when the ignition is on and the engines are not running. All functions will be available and there will be no engine data displayed.
  • Page 28: Engine Fault

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard • The user‑selected data area of the screen will display an animated propeller and progress bar to indicate a scan is in progress. DEPTH Animated propeller Progress bar X1000 SYSTEM P TAB TRIM S TAB MENU...
  • Page 29: Fault Navigation

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Fault Navigation When faults are present, they will take over the user‑selected data area. Faults will be identified with numbers along the bottom of the user‑selected data area. The user‑selected field will default to the first fault and will have a white‑filled box with a black number. The selected fault will alternate between the fault number and a positive (+) symbol indicating there is more data to display.
  • Page 30: System Scan - Scan Report

    SCAN COMPLETE with a report and a good stewardship message. The scan report will be displayed until the engine is put into gear or the X button is pressed. • The good stewardship messages are randomly selected. Examples include: Do you have flotation devices, Mercury reminds you to please boat safely. •...
  • Page 31: Communication Errors

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Communication Errors When a system scan encounters a communication error, the scan will stop and all data fields will be displayed with dashed lines. The system status field will be gray with an X in a red circle and text reading Comm Error. DEPTH X1000 P TAB...
  • Page 32 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Notes: Page 28 90-8M0087258 DECEMBER 2014...
  • Page 33: Section 3 - Screen Overview And Operation

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Table of Contents System Status Field Functionality........30 Smart Tow User‑Selected Data Area......39 Navigation of Data Fields............. 31 Navigation ............. 39 Enlarging Data Fields............31 Save ..............
  • Page 34: System Status Field Functionality

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation System Status Field Functionality The system status field is used to communicate specific engine information and active modes. It will always be visible on the main screen in the lower left corner of the display, unless a pop‑up full screen warning is encountered. The color, icon, and text will change according to the system status, warnings, maintenance indication and active modes.
  • Page 35: Navigation Of Data Fields

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Navigation of Data Fields The user‑selected data area shares its space with initial start‑up scan progress, good stewardship messages, maintenance schedule, and warnings. Specific data regarding the boot‑up progress, changes with the power package, or if warnings are encountered, is displayed during these events.
  • Page 36: Auto Cycle

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation NOTE: The default setting of trim and tabs will not enlarge unless they are activated with external controls. If they are activated, a pop‑up process will be utilized. Trim and tabs pop‑ups can be turned off in the Settings menu. 52093 Each data field has its own page indicator in the lower left‑hand corner of the user‑selected data area.
  • Page 37: User-Selected Data Area

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation NOTE: An arrow icon will appear to the left and right of the scroller bar. When only one arrow icon is visible, you must move the direction indicated by the arrow. When both arrows are visible, either direction can be toggled or swiped. Selected icon Scroller bar arrows 56971...
  • Page 38: Scroller Bar Icons

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Scroller Bar Icons 51996 Icon Description Temperature—displays engine and fluid temperature values for oil, water, and fuel. Displays environmental air and manifold air temperature. Available information is power‑package dependent. Pressure—displays engine pressure values for water, oil, fuel, and boost. Available information is power‑package dependent.
  • Page 39: Economy Mode

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Economy Mode ECO Mode 57376 ECO mode displays information to guide the operator to set the optimum trim position and engine speed to achieve the best fuel economy. The engine control module (ECM) or propulsion control module (PCM) calculates the best fuel economy based on information from various sensors on the power package and vessel.
  • Page 40: Eco Navigation

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation The following are examples of ECO RPM targets in different states. 52172 Not optimized Optimized The user‑selected data area will display the trim targets. 52173 When all targets have been achieved, the user‑selected data area screen will change from instructions to displaying OPTIMIZED with the current fuel economy value.
  • Page 41: Eco Refresh

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation • X will close ECO mode program, removing the RPM and trim targets from the constant data area. Refresh Minimize Exit 52176 ECO Refresh Refresh allows you to recalculate the current values that ECO uses for the RPM and trim targets. Highlight the refresh feature and press enter.
  • Page 42: Changing Target Values

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Default ECO Target Settings RPM stability 0.7 seconds RPM window minimum 2000 RPM RPM window maximum 4000 RPM RPM target proximity Trim target proximity IMPORTANT: A manual trim calibration must be performed before the ECO screen can be used if a vessel personality was not uploaded with a micro SD card.
  • Page 43: Smart Tow User-Selected Data Area

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation RPM Set Point Target State Color File value Image Set‑up point Orange Outline 52182 Active Orange Solid 52183 When Smart Tow is not active, the RPM sweep display is white. Smart Tow will modify the color of the RPM sweep display to orange when active.
  • Page 44 Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation • The items located in the data area footer require the selection to be touched or press the rotary knob to highlight and accept. Profile selection Set point value Enable Save Exit 52192 Profile selection allows you to select from the five factory preset profiles and any custom settings you have created.
  • Page 45: Save

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Disabled (off) is red when not active Not active – red Normal RPM sweep displayed when MPH mode is selected 56975 • Press SAVE. Save will modify the Smart Tow screen to allow the operator to choose quick save, save as new, or create custom.
  • Page 46: Create Custom Launch

    The cruise feature allows the operator to select a set‑point and adjust the value so the vessel maintains a specific speed or engine RPM. • Cruise is RPM based, unless the vessel incorporates a Mercury Marine GPS into the control area network. • If the vessel has a Mercury Marine GPS, the default setting is vessel speed.
  • Page 47: Cruise-User-Selected Data Area

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Cruise—User-Selected Data Area Cruise will modify the user‑selected data area of the screen when active. • Elements within the user‑selected data area will change to allow the user to set‑up: RPM set‑point. Cruise status enable or disable. Set‑point value Instruction Enable...
  • Page 48: Autopilot Screens Navigation

    VesselView is a display extension for autopilot and joystick operations. All functionality of these features are controlled through the Mercury Marine autopilot control area network (CAN) pad. VesselView will show if the mode is active or in standby; pop‑ups will appear as the vessel arrives at a waypoint, asking to acknowledge the turn, and display text on how to adjust the engine and drives to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Page 49: Troll-User-Selected Data Area

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation • RPM set‑point • RPM sweep color will change to orange when active to indicate the engine is computer controlled. Not active Active 52278 Troll—User-Selected Data Area Troll will modify the user‑selected data area of the screen when active. •...
  • Page 50 Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Notes: Page 46 90-8M0087258 DECEMBER 2014...
  • Page 51: Section 4 - Setup And Calibrations

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Table of Contents Settings Menu Navigation............. 48 Easy Links..............52 Navigation to Settings Menu.......... 48 Alarms................52 System................48 Units................52 Preferences..............48 Network................52 Vessel................49 Personality File.............. 53 SmartCraft..............
  • Page 52: Settings Menu Navigation

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Settings Menu Navigation Navigation to Settings Menu Press the pages button while the SmartCraft screen is visible. Standby–Auto button Exit button Rotary knob (press for enter function) Goto–Pages button In/Out Zoom, man overboard (MOB) Power–Brightens Mark–Menu button 52837...
  • Page 53: Vessel

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Turn on or off the startup check list 10. Turn on or off the trim tab display 11. Select the type of cruise or SmartTow control. The greater‑than sign ( > ) indicates additional menu choices Preferences Turn on (check mark) or off (no checkmark) Engines >...
  • Page 54 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Set various smart contextual limits Turn off or on supported data for each engine Select the number of SmartCraft networks and the network number The greater‑than sign ( > ) indicates additional menu choices. SmartCraft Number of engines >...
  • Page 55 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations SmartCraft Turn on (check Has trim mark) or off (no — checkmark) Location: port, port center, Trim > Set trim in, starboard center, starboard > maximum trim Calibration > — range, full trim out, reset, restore, save None, PCM0, Tab source >...
  • Page 56: Easy Links

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Easy Links Vessels with SC 100 gauges must have the easy links enabled (check mark) in VesselView for data to be received at the SC 100 gauge. Easy Link Port or Starboard–On (checkmark), off (no Engine and Transmission >...
  • Page 57: Personality File

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations • Auto Select scans the CAN bus and NMEA backbone for installed data reporting (input and output) components. These items must have power supplied to them for the Auto Select to assimilate the data reporting. •...
  • Page 58 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Notes: Page 54 90-8M0087258 DECEMBER 2014...
  • Page 59: Section 5 - Warning Alarms

    Section 5 - Warning Alarms Section 5 - Warning Alarms Table of Contents Warnings—Faults and Alarms..........56 Depth Alarm..............57 Fuel Critical Alarm............56 90-8M0087258 DECEMBER 2014 Page 55...
  • Page 60: Warnings-Faults And Alarms

    Warnings—Faults and Alarms All Mercury warnings—faults and alarms will be shown regardless of what screen is displayed at the time of the alarm. When an alarm is activated, the system status field will display the alarm text and warning icon. Faults, along with their descriptive short text, long text, and action text, will be displayed full screen.
  • Page 61: Depth Alarm

    Section 5 - Warning Alarms • The operator can also select the fuel warning as a user‑selected data area pop‑up in the Settings menu. Pressing the rotary knob will minimize the fuel level alarm. The fault will still be displayed in one of two locations, depending on the screen set‑up.

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