Summary of Contents for HONDA marine iST
- Page 1 Intelligent Shift and Throttle (iST) Owner’s Manual © 2017 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All rights reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Emergency Return to Port Capability ..17 This iST owner’s manual is a supplement to the BF200A, BF225A, and BF250A marine outboard owner’s manuals. Please refer to your outboard owner’s manual for information speci c to the maintenance and operation of your outboard. -
Page 3: Control Head Operation
Control Head Operation Gear Operating Range handle controls gear position ENGINE SPEED ENGINE SPEED IS CONTROLLED IS CONTROLLED FROM IDLE TO FULL FROM IDLE TO FULL THROTTLE THROTTLE FORWARD WOT REVERSE WOT The NEUTRAL transmission position is indicated by a spring detent. -
Page 4: Keypad Operation
Keypad Operation Single Engine Multi-Engine NEUTRAL gear position LED indicator Select station WARM LED indicator LED indicator SELECT Button and LED SYNC Button and LED Indicator Indicator: allows all engines to be controlled from one control handle Engine Trim (Up/Down): buttons (page 11). -
Page 5: Oil Filter And Scheduled Maintenance
Oil Filter and Scheduled Maintenance NOTE: Only use required oil lter. • iST-equipped engines require use of an oil lter with a maximum body diameter of 65 mm. • Use oil lter part number 15400-PLM-A01 or equivalent. • Use of a lter other than speci ed can lead to loss of oil and damage to the engine. -
Page 6: System Startup
System Startup Explains the process of starting up the iST system NEUTRAL Position Check System Lights Check System Lights Control handles must be in the NEUTRAL position SINGLE ENGINE CONTROL SINGLE ENGINE CONTROL MULTI-ENGINE CONTROL MULTI-ENGINE CONTROL prior to starting the control system. -
Page 7: Trolling Control (Bump Mode)
Trolling Control (Bump Mode) Change engine speed in small increments while cruising Increase or Decrease Throttle Settings During normal cruise mode you can ‘bump’ engine throttle settings in small increments while handles are in gear above idle. SINGLE ENGINE CONTROL SINGLE ENGINE CONTROL MULTI-ENGINE CONTROL MULTI-ENGINE CONTROL... -
Page 8: Warm Mode
WARM Mode Locks gearshift in neutral while allowing throttle operation Enter WARM Mode Exit WARM Mode NOTE: To enter warm mode, the control handles must be To exit WARM mode and regain gear operation, bring Control handles must be in the in NEUTRAL. -
Page 9: Slow Mode
SLOW NEUTRAL buttons simultaneously to enter mode. SLOW SLOW mode. The SLOW LED will illuminate to indicate FORWARD IDLE LEDs will blink when the iST system is in the system is in mode. WARM SLOW SLOW mode. NEUTRAL WARM SLOW... - Page 10 SLOW Mode (cont.) Exit SLOW Mode To disengage SLOW mode, you must be in NEUTRAL. Proceed as follows: On single-engine boats, press to exit On multi-engine boats, press the button to exit WARM SLOW mode. mode. SLOW SLOW NEUTRAL SLOW WARM...
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Page 11: Trim Control
Trim Control Allows the boat operator to control the trim/tilt of the engine drive unit from the control handle or keypad Control All Engines Control Port and Starboard Simultaneously Separately NOTE: To control all engine trim simultaneously, press and Individual trim for three or four engines is done on an release trim toggle switch located on the port control auxiliary panel. -
Page 12: Sync Mode
SYNC Mode iST system will automatically control the slave engine speed to exactly match the lead engine speed Enter SYNC Mode Using SYNC Mode Exiting SYNC Mode When SYNC function is activated, the boat operator To engage, handles should be in or above idle —... -
Page 13: Station Transfer
Station Transfer Allows the propulsion system to be transferred from one helm control station to the other Determine Active Station Determine Inactive Station Begin station transfer at the helm station where you wish to Prior to pressing the SEL button at the station take control where you wish to take control, the SEL LED and If the SEL LED is fully illuminated (not blinking), station... - Page 14 Station Transfer Allows the propulsion system to be transferred from one helm control station to the other (cont.) Determine Appropriate Handle Prepare the Station Handles Use the Desired Station Position Control handles must be in the appropriate handle Press and release the SEL button a second time position at the station taking control in order for at the station where you want to take control.
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Page 15: Con Guration Mode
Configuration Mode Allows you to set speed increments, de ne the startup mode, and reset to factory settings Enter Con guration Mode Choose Menu and Select Choose Option and Select Cycle through menu options Cycle through available settings for • Turn System Power OFF selected menu •... - Page 16 Configuration Mode (cont.) These are the only Con guration Menus that are available for Speed Increment (‘Throttle Bump’) end user adjustment. Size Con guration — Menu 4 To reset Factory Defaults, select Con guration Menu 7. There are no options with this Menu—when it is selected, all options Option Number Speed Increment Step Size are set to their default settings.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting And Alarm Codes
Troubleshooting and Alarm Codes If at any time the system is unresponsive, return all handles to the NEUTRAL position and restart the system. Additionally, if it is necessary to restart an engine, for any reason, all handles need to be in the NEUTRAL position. Activate Alarm Code Retrieval Display Alarm Code Statistics Retrieve Alarm Codes... -
Page 18: Alarm Codes
Alarm Codes Code Category 11 – Throttle actuator position alarm Code Category 1 — Actuator Communication Alarm Code Category 14 — Gear actuator feedback alarm Throttle actuator is not responding correctly to ECU command Gear actuator feedback sensor is out of range Control Head lost communication with the ECU on engine indicated in Code Detail Throttle Actuator failure, throttle... -
Page 19: Emergency Return To Port Capability
When in this the following steps. To disable the iST system, turn the operating mode, maneuvering, transmission, and throttle engine OFF and remove the fuse from the iST power response will be adversely affected;... - Page 20 00X31ZXX0010 POM31ZXX0010.MID.650.2017.03...
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