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Summary of Contents for Mercury Vessel View 4
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - Getting Started VesselView 4 Overview............. 2 Upgrading VesselView............4 Buttons................. 2 Installing the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor....5 Rear Panel................3 Maintenance................6 VesselView 4 Screen Display Locations and Descriptions..3 Display Screen Cleaning............6 How to Update Your VesselView 4 Software...... - Page 4 Autopilot Screens Navigation ......... 43 Minimize Autopilot............43 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Settings Menu Navigation............46 Limits................53 Menu Navigation............. 46 Supported Data............53 System................46 ECO Mode..............54 Language..............47 Cruise/SmartTow Type..........54 About................47 Trim................54 Helm 1, Device 1............
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Page 5: Section 1 - Getting Started
Section 1 - Getting Started Section 1 - Getting Started Table of Contents VesselView 4 Overview............2 Upgrading VesselView ........... 4 Buttons ................2 Installing the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor ....5 Rear Panel ..............3 Maintenance................6 VesselView 4 Screen Display Locations and Descriptions..3 Display Screen Cleaning .......... -
Page 6: Vesselview 4 Overview
VesselView is a display extension for autopilot and joystick operations. All functionality of these piloting features are controlled through Mercury Marine's autopilot control area network (CAN) pad. VesselView will show if a mode of control is active or in standby; pop‑ups will appear as the vessel arrives at waypoints, prompting response to turns. Additional display text can be used to adjust the engines and drives to achieve maximum efficiency. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
Section 1 - Getting Started Rear Panel 55835 Item Function Description NMEA 2000 Connects to NMEA 2000 network Power input and connects to the SmartCraft network, links SC 100 SmartCraft gauges VesselView 4 Screen Display Locations and Descriptions VesselView has multiple fields that display specific engine information and active modes. 51378 Volts or depth: This data field is user definable. -
Page 8: How To Update Your Vesselview 4 Software
FAT or FAT 32 micro SD card. Obtaining the Latest Software The latest software for the display is available on‑line for general download at Mercury's website; www.mercurymarine.com. To determine 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 9: Installing The Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
Section 1 - Getting Started • Each display must be upgraded individually, there is no automatic network feature to upgrade multiple VesselView's simultaneously. • Do not turn off the display or disrupt the power during the upgrade process. • Do not remove the micro SD card during the upgrade process. Verify that the ignition key is off and that VesselView is not turned on. -
Page 10: Maintenance
Section 1 - Getting Started Install the mounting adapter as shown below. Mounting adapter Gasket Nylon nut Air temperature sensor 10738 Thread the sensor into the mounting adapter. Connect the temperature sensor to the connector on the VesselView harness. Maintenance IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the supplied sun cover be installed for protection when the unit is not in service. -
Page 11: Section 2 - Initial Screens And Setup Wizard
Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Table of Contents Splash Screen................ 8 Data Source Setup ............16 Setup Wizard................8 Startup Display Screens............16 Import Configuration ............. 10 Startup................16 Engine Setup .............. -
Page 12: Splash Screen
Splash Screen When the ignition key is turned on, a Mercury startup splash screen will appear. The number of operation hours is supported up to 9,999 hours. In the lower right‑hand corner of the screen is the software version. Power packages with emissions control will show an engine icon in the lower left‑hand corner of the screen. - Page 13 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Select the language that you want VesselView to display. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to scroll through the language choices. Press the ENTER button to make the selection. VesselView will ask for language change confirmation and restart.
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Page 14: Import Configuration
Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Import Configuration To import an existing vessel configuration, insert a micro SD card with the configuration file and select this file in the drop‑down menu. If there is no import file, use the RIGHT arrow button to highlight Next and press ENTER. 56794 Engine Setup In the Engine Setup screen, press the RIGHT and LEFT arrow buttons to highlight the drop‑down fields. - Page 15 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard 60112 Engine model selection Scroll down to complete selections in the Engine Setup screen. When all selections have been made, highlight Next and press ENTER. 60113 Joystick option selection 60114 Number of engines selection 90-8M0120668 MARCH 2016 Page 11...
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Page 16: Display Setup
Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard 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 two engines can be selected. 60116 Device Setup In the Device Setup screen, use the RIGHT and LEFT arrow buttons to highlight the drop‑down menus. -
Page 17: 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. Individual units of measure can be changed later. After selecting the units of measure, highlight Next and press ENTER. 60119 Tank Configuration In the Tank Setup screen, tank type, capacity, and tank name can be assigned for up to eight tanks. - Page 18 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Use the arrow buttons to toggle through the tank type options. 60121 Enter the tank capacity by using the arrow buttons to change the digits. Use the ENTER button to continue to the next digit. When finished changing digits, press the ENTER button to continue.
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Page 19: Speed Setup
Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Select the OK button using the arrow buttons and the ENTER button. This will bring the operator back to the tanks selection screen to complete the configuration of an additional tank. 60124 Repeat the process to assign tank type, capacity, and tank name for the remaining tanks on the vessel. -
Page 20: Finishing Setup Wizard
Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard 60056 PCM0 = starboard outer PCM1 = port outer PCM2 = starboard inner or center PCM3 = port inner Finishing Setup Wizard Highlighting Finish using the RIGHT arrow button and pressing ENTER will complete the Setup wizard on the VesselView. A Restarting screen will appear. -
Page 21: Engine Off, Ignition On
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 22: Engine Fault
Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Engine Fault If an engine fault is detected during a system scan, the user‑selected data area will display descriptive text in a bold color fault screen. The color of the fault screen will depend on the type of fault detected. The system status field will change according to the fault that is displayed. -
Page 23: System Scan - Scan Report
LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to highlight the X and press the ENTER button • The good stewardship messages are randomly selected. Examples include: Do you have flotation devices, Mercury reminds you to please boat safely. -
Page 24: Communication Errors
Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard • The good stewardship list items are subject to change depending on engine type or personality configuration. 51646 Scan complete Good stewardship message Communication Errors When a system scan encounters a communication error, the scan will stop and all data fields will be displayed with dashed lines. -
Page 25: 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........22 ECO Refresh ............30 Enlarging Data Fields............23 Minimize ..............31 Auto Cycle ..............23 Exit ECO ..............31 Scroller Bar Functionality............ -
Page 26: 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 27: Enlarging Data Fields
Displays total fuel only. Individual fuel data will be located in the selected data area under fuel management. The scroller bar allows the operator to select different Mercury application screens to open in the user‑selected data area. Use the PAGES button and the arrow buttons to move between icons in this section of the screen. -
Page 28: Scroller Bar Functionality
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation • When the auto cycle is active, the arrow buttons are not available. Highlight one of the pages and press the enter button. Auto cycle remains active but is not visible. To return to the auto cycle, highlight the auto cycle icon and press the enter button. -
Page 29: Scroller Bar Icons
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Scroller Bar Icons X‑Pand X‑pand—displays enlarged data from selected data screens. Selected data will cycle on‑screen. 60706 Temperatures Temperatures—displays engine and fluid temperature values for oil, water, and fuel. Displays environmental air and manifold air temperature. -
Page 30: Performance
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Performance Performance—displays advanced performance data: peak performance—RPM or speed and inches per revolution of the propeller. 60715 Trim and Tabs Trim and tabs—displays drive trim position and position of tabs. A sensor must be installed on the tabs for this function to display information. -
Page 31: Cruise
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation NOTE: Refer to Autopilot Mode in this section for additional operating information. 60723 Cruise Cruise—activates cruise control. Allows the user to control the vessel with the engine RPM or vessel speed. Vessel speed control requires a paddle wheel sensor or GPS. -
Page 32: Eco Minimum And Maximum Values
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Press the arrow button to highlight the ECO icon and press the enter button. The user‑selected data area will display the ECO icon element with a short description on how to achieve the best fuel economy. 52165 NOTE: When ECO mode is active, system footer data field 4 location will default to displaying trim values, if another data value is currently being displayed. -
Page 33: Target Colors
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Target Colors Triangle Color Rules State Color Fill value Action Image Target not Yellow Outline Blinking achieved 52170 Target achieved Green Solid Continuous 52171 The following are examples of ECO RPM targets in different states. 52172 Not optimized Optimized... -
Page 34: Eco Navigation
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation 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. 52174 ECO Navigation The user‑selected data area footer will display REFRESH, MINIMIZE, and X. Use the pages, arrow, and enter buttons to navigate these features. -
Page 35: Minimize
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Highlight the X and press enter to return to the main ECO instruction screen. 52178 The ECO user‑selected data area will show instructions and show new target values on how to achieve optimization for the best economy. -
Page 36: Changing Target Values
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Default ECO Target Settings Fuel economy stability 0.7 seconds 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 37: Enabling Smart Tow
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Smart Tow offers five factory preset launch profiles, or the operator can create new custom launch profiles. Custom profiles are helpful when there are people onboard with varying levels of experience with watersports equipment. The operator can create more aggressive launches for experienced skiers, as well as milder launches for children, or towing inflatables. -
Page 38: Smart Tow Overview Panel
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation RPM Set Point Target State Color File value Image Set‑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 39: Smart Tow User-Selected Data Area
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Smart Tow User‑Selected Data Area The default Smart Tow screen allows you to select, set, and modify settings in the Smart Tow features. The launch graph dot is animated when Smart Tow is active and performing a launch sequence. The dot will move along the launch path showing what part of the launch sequence the system is performing. -
Page 40: Save
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation The Disable icon will be red when not active Not active—red Normal RPM sweep displayed when MPH mode is selected 52282 • Use the arrow buttons to highlight save. Save will modify the Smart Tow screen to allow the operator to choose quick save, save as new, or create custom. -
Page 41: 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 incorporated a Mercury Marine GPS into the control area network. • If the vessel has a Mercury Marine GPS, vessel speed is the default setting. -
Page 42: Cruise-User-Selected Data Area
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation • RPM sweep color will change to orange when active to indicate the engine is computer controlled. Cruise not active Cruise active 52278 Cruise—User-Selected Data Area Cruise will modify the user‑selected data area of the screen when active. •... - Page 43 Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Enable or disable turns the cruise feature on or off. After selecting enable, place the throttle lever in the wide‑open forward position and VesselView will control the boat speed. 60841 Enable selected 60843 Disable selected When cruise is disabled, the operator can throttle the boat to any desired speed, and the target marker will remain in the RPM sweep at the cruise set point.
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Page 44: Troll Control Mode
The troll feature allows the operator to select a set‑point and adjust the value so that the vessel maintains a specific speed or engine RPM. • Troll is RPM based, unless the vessel incorporated a Mercury Marine GPS into the control area network. • If the vessel has a Mercury Marine GPS, vessel speed is the default setting. -
Page 45: Troll Control Data Area
Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Troll Control Data Area Constant Data Field Change Troll will modify the constant data field of the screen by incorporating an RPM indicator within the RPM sweep, similar to Smart Tow and ECO mode targets. •... - Page 46 Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Enable or disable the element feature. 60846 Enable selected 60845 Disable selected Selecting disable will return throttle control to the operator. Troll cannot be activated again until the throttle is placed in the idle position while still in gear. Minimize will hide the troll data and display TROLL in the system status field.
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Page 47: Autopilot Screens
VesselView is a display extension for autopilot features and joystick operations. All functionality of these piloting 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 48 Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Notes: Page 44 90-8M0120668 MARCH 2016...
- Page 49 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Table of Contents Settings Menu Navigation............. 46 Limits ..............53 Menu Navigation............46 Supported Data ............. 53 System................46 ECO Mode ............. 54 Language .............. 47 Cruise/SmartTow Type .......... 54 About ..............
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Page 50: Settings Menu Navigation
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Settings Menu Navigation Menu Navigation Press the pages button. Press the right arrow button several times until the last icon is highlighted. The last icon is the Settings menu. Press the enter button. Press the left or right arrow buttons to navigate to the pages. Press the enter button to enter the menu. -
Page 51: Language
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Language Select the language that will be displayed on VesselView. With the settings icon highlighted, press the ENTER button. The Settings menu screen will appear. 56791 Press the ENTER button to access the flyout menu of System options and select Language. 56825 About View the current software version of VesselView. -
Page 52: Restore Defaults
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations • Tank configuration sets tank type, capacity, and names for vessel tanks • Speed setup allows selection of the type of device that will send speed data to the VesselView • Finishing Setup wizard will save all selections and return to the navigation screen Restore Defaults Allows the operator to clear all settings, clear alarm history, or clear engine limits. -
Page 53: Vessel
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Vessel 56815 56817 Vessel allows the operator to assign the source of tab data, configure tank names and capacities, determine speed source, assign the speed and sea temperature, and set the depth transducer offset, source of engines, the number of fuel tanks, and the total fuel capacity. -
Page 54: Tabs
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Tabs Tabs data source can be selected with this setting. Tab data sources include; tabs, TVMs, and PCMs. The following are the positions of the Tab source options. PCM0 = starboard outer engine PCM1 = port outer engine PCM2 = center or starboard inner engine PCM3 = port inner engine TVM = pod drive... -
Page 55: Steering
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Steering Steering source data can be selected to come from either the PCM or the TVM, with options to display the data on‑screen, to invert steering input, and to establish a steering offset degree. The Invert steering option is helpful when there is a VesselView which is rear‑facing. - Page 56 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations 56818 Engines allows the setting of the engine type and model. Engine limits can be set using minimum and maximum values for operating parameters. Selection of supported data items can be turned on or off from this menu. ECO, Cruise, Smart Tow, and trim settings are adjusted through the Engines menu Settings.
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Page 57: Engines Shown
Limits helps set specific ranges for many engine data parameters, such as; RPM, coolant temperature, oil temperature, battery voltage, and boost pressure. Changes made to limits will not affect the engine package or the operation of Mercury's Engine Guardian programming. The actual engine limits are determined by the factory programmed control module on the engine. -
Page 58: Eco Mode
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations ECO Mode ECO Mode settings allow the adjustment of the fuel economy and RPM display refresh intervals, adjustment of the desired RPM range, and the accuracy of the RPM and trim targets. Defaults are based on the engine model selected in the Engine model selection menu. -
Page 59: Engine And Transmission
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations EasyLink Engine and Transmission > Port or Starboard—On—dot, off—no dot RPM sync > Port or Starboard—On—dot, off—no dot Fuel tank 1 > Port or Starboard—On—dot, off—no dot Port, Starboard > Fuel tank 2 > On—dot, off—no dot Oil tank >... -
Page 60: Tanks
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Tanks During tank setup, information was entered that defined the location, name, and capacity of individual tanks. Link gauge settings allow the operator to select which link harness will transmit data from the tank tab selected. Tank tabs with an arrowhead indicate that tank was defined during tank setup in the Vessel Settings menu, and can be assigned an EasyLink location. -
Page 61: Buzzer
Alarm beeps can be turned on or off from this tab. All alarms will be displayed on the VesselView screen regardless of the alarm beep status. Alarm beep preferences only apply to alarms that are not driven by the Mercury Guardian system. For example, low fuel level. -
Page 62: Scroller Bar
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations • Network update will display all link gauges and devices connected to the VesselView at the same level percentage as the operator selects in the Level tab. • Local gain can only be used to adjust the VesselView display independent of other displays and gauges, even if the Network update box is checked. -
Page 63: Alarms
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Alarms 56815 56821 Alarms allows you to check the history for any alarm, turn a specific alarm on or off, or show all the alarms. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the option and press the enter button to enable or disable the alarm. 90-8M0120668 MARCH 2016 Page 59... -
Page 64: Personality File
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Alarms NOTE: See text following table. Alarm History Shows legacy alarms NOTE: These settings must be enabled to receive alarms. Shallow water—On—dot, Off—no dot Deep water—On—dot, Off—no dot Speed through water rationality fault—On— dot, Off—no dot Fuel remaining low—On—dot, Off—no dot PORT FUEL low—On—dot, Off—no dot PORT FUEL high—On—dot, Off—no dot... -
Page 65: Export
Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations 56822 Within the Personality Settings menu, operators can Export or Import a vessel personality. Vessel personalities are files used by boatbuilders and boat owners to set all of the preferences and settings in VesselView, to optimize the systems onboard. The micro SD card port is used to transfer files to and from the VesselView. - Page 66 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Notes: Page 62 90-8M0120668 MARCH 2016...
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Page 67: Section 5 - Warning Alarms
Section 5 - Warning Alarms Section 5 - Warning Alarms Table of Contents Warnings—Faults and Alarms ..........64 Depth Alarm..............64 Fuel Critical Alarm............64 90-8M0120668 MARCH 2016 Page 63... -
Page 68: 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 icon. Faults, along with their descriptive short text, long text, and action text, will be displayed full screen. - Page 69 Section 5 - Warning Alarms • The warning icon will replace the depth icon and the data field will remain red. • If the operator does not have depth displayed as a constant data field in location #1, but it is active as a warning fault, then the system status field will display a red field and show DEPTH.
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Are mobile Vessel View hours the total time the engine has run from day one, or only the hours since installed on the motor?? Just purchased an '08 200 hp Optimax. Date on the Vessel View device is 2022. Downloaded app n it shows 283 hrs. Would that be the total hrs on motor since '08, or from '22??
The mobile VesselView hours on a Mercury 200 hp Optimax reflect the total engine run time since the engine’s Electronic Control Module (ECM) was first powered up, which would be since 2008 if that is when the engine was first used.
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do i have to have engine running to read fault codes
No, the engine does not need to be running to read fault codes on a Mercury Vessel View 4. Faults can be accessed through the user-selected data area, and multiple faults can be navigated using the PAGES button and arrow keys.
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