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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Selecting Displayed Language..........2 Maintenance................6 Rear Panel................3 Display Screen Cleaning............6 VesselView 4 Screen Display Locations and Descriptions..3 Media Port Cleaning............. 6 How to Update Your VesselView 4 Software......4 Stuck Buttons............... 6 Obtaining the Latest Software..........4 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Initial Startup................
  • Page 4 Vessel................43 Tanks................46 SmartCraft............... 43 Tank Calibration – Default........... 46 Easy Links............... 45 Tank Calibration – Advanced........46 Alarms................46 Network................46 Units................46 Personality File..............47 Section 5 - Warning Alarms Warnings—Faults and Alarms ..........50 Depth Alarm..............51 Fuel Critical Alarm............
  • Page 5 Selecting Displayed Language ........2 Maintenance................6 Rear Panel ..............3 Display Screen Cleaning ..........6 VesselView 4 Screen Display Locations and Descriptions..3 Media Port Cleaning ............6 How to Update Your VesselView 4 Software......4 Stuck Buttons ..............6 Obtaining the Latest Software ........

  • Page 6: Vesselview 4 Overview

    VesselView 4 is a comprehensive boat information center that can display information for up to two gasoline or diesel engines. It continuously monitors and reports operating data including detailed information such as water temperature and depth, trim status, boat speed and steering angle, and the status of fuel, oil, water, and waste tanks.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    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. A list of the available display content can be modified in the Settings menu.

  • Page 8: How To Update Your Vesselview 4 Software

    How to Update Your VesselView 4 Software The following instructions explain how to upgrade the VesselView 4 software. Internet access is required, along with a communication port used to transfer the file to a FAT or FAT32 micro SD card.

  • 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 Initial Startup................8 Settings Menus ............16 Splash Screen................ 8 Startup Display Screens............18 Setup Wizard................8 Startup................18 Import Configuration ............. 10 Engine Off, Ignition On ..........

  • Page 12: Initial Startup

    VesselView 4 must be programed for the vessel personality. The vessel personality can be created by three different methods: with Mercury Marine G3, a micro SD card the OEM has saved the data to, or through the onboard menu system. The vessel personality may include, but is not limited to: the number of engines, the number of helms, the number and type of tanks, and the type of sensors installed on the vessel.
  • Page 13 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard With the SETTINGS icon highlighted, press the ENTER button. the SETTINGS menu screen will appear. 56791 Press the ENTER button to access the fly‑out menu of System options and select Language. 56825 Select the language that you want VesselView to display.

  • Page 14: Import Configuration

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard The main VesselView screen will appear in the selected language. The SETTINGS icon will be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. System will be highlighted in the Settings menu. Press the ENTER button and the fly‑out menu will appear. Press the RIGHT arrow button to scroll down to Setup wizard.

  • Page 15: Engine Setup

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Engine Setup In the Engine Setup screen, press the RIGHT and LEFT arrow buttons to highlight the drop‑down fields. Make selections based on the engine type and model. Engine Type selection field Engine Model selection field Malfunction Indicator Lamp activity selection field Scroll bar...

  • Page 16: Device Setup

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Device Setup In the Device Setup screen, use the RIGHT and LEFT arrow buttons to highlight the drop‑down menus. If using multiple VesselView devices, be sure to assign unique numbers to each unit, to avoid data problems. Helm numbers should match the location of the individual VesselView unit.

  • Page 17: Tank Configuration

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Tank Configuration Select the number of fuel tanks on the vessel in the drop‑down field. Highlight the NEXT field to continue. Tank selection field 56806 In the Vessel Fuel Capacity screen, press the ENTER button to activate the blinking cursor in the data field. Pressing the ENTER button moves the cursor from one integer to the next.

  • Page 18: Speed Setup

    If the pitot source was selected, a Pitot Speed Setup 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, highlight Next using the RIGHT arrow button and press ENTER to continue.

  • Page 19: Finishing Setup Wizard

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard If the paddle wheel source was selected, the Paddle Wheel Speed Setup screen will appear. Use the Paddle Wheel Sensor Type drop‑down to select the appropriate option. After selection, highlight Next using the RIGHT arrow button and press ENTER to continue.

  • Page 20: Settings Menus

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Settings Menus Changes to any of the settings can be made at any time using the Settings menu. All drop‑down and fly‑out menus can be navigated by using the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons and the ENTER button. 56815 System menu.
  • Page 21 Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Engines menu. 56818 EasyLink menu. 56819 Preferences menu. 56820 90-8M0087257 DECEMBER 2014 Page 17...

  • Page 22: Startup 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 23: Engine Running At Idle

    Section 2 - Initial Screens and Setup Wizard Engine Running at Idle When the engine is running, the user‑selected data area of the display will show a green propeller when the system scan report is finished. • The user‑selected data area of the screen will display an animated propeller and progress bar to indicate a scan is in progress.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27 Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Table of Contents System Status Field Functionality........24 Smart Tow Overview Panel........... 34 Navigation of Data Fields............. 25 Smart Tow User‑Selected Data Area......34 Enlarging Data Fields............25 Navigation .............

  • Page 28: Section 3 - Screen Overview And Operation

    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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 use the indicated arrow button to move the selection. When both arrows are visible, either arrow button can be used. Selected icon Scroller bar arrows 52051...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Economy Mode

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Economy Mode ECO Mode 57376 ECO mode displays information to guide the operator to 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Smart Tow Mode

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation Press the arrow button to highlight the target you want to change—RPM window minimum or RPM window maximum, and press the enter button. Press the arrow buttons to change the individual numbers (X000). Press the enter button to save that number and move to the next number (0X00), use the arrow buttons to change this number.

  • Page 38: Smart Tow Overview Panel

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation 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. 52184 Active RPM sweep display color is orange Smart Tow Overview Panel Smart Tow will display an overview panel before launching Smart Tow for the first time.
  • Page 39 Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation • The enter button is not required for the field above the footer area. 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. Custom settings can be modified and will default to the last known settings.

  • 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 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 43: Troll Control Data Area

    Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation • 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 44: 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 45 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Table of Contents Settings Menu Navigation............. 42 Alarms................46 Menu Navigation............42 Units................46 System................42 Tanks................46 Preferences..............42 Tank Calibration – Default ........46 Vessel................43 Tank Calibration –...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Vessel

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Preferences Turn on (checkmark) or off (no checkmark) Engines > — which engine is displayed Select the helm location of the VesselView Helm Number, Device (required if there is more than one helm) — Number >...
  • Page 48 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations SmartCraft Calibration: offset, Depth Offset > — — zero, restore None, PCM0, PCM1, PCM2, Sea temperature PCM3, AirMar0, — source > AirMar1, AirMar2, Sea Temperature > AirMar3 Calibration: offset, Offset > — zero, restore, save GPS source >...

  • Page 49: Easy Links

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations SmartCraft Turn on (check Enable mark) or off (no — — checkmark) Engine running threshold > Set limit — — Slow demand threshold > Set limit 0–99 % — — Fast demand threshold > Set limit 0–99 % —...

  • Page 50: Alarms

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Alarms Alarms allow 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. Alarm History Shows legacy alarms Shallow water, Deep water, Speed through water...

  • Page 51: 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 52 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Notes: Page 48 90-8M0087257 DECEMBER 2014...
  • Page 53 Section 5 - Warning Alarms Section 5 - Warning Alarms Table of Contents Warnings—Faults and Alarms ..........50 Depth Alarm..............51 Fuel Critical Alarm............50 90-8M0087257 DECEMBER 2014 Page 49...
  • Page 54 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 55 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 enter button 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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