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CDS G3 INTERFACE KIT
IMPORTANT: This document guides our dealers, boatbuilders, and company service personnel in the proper installation or
service of our products. If you have not been trained in the recommended servicing or installation procedures for these or
similar Mercury Marine products, have the work performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer technician. Improper
installation or servicing of the Mercury product could result in damage to the product or personal injury to those installing or
operating the product. Always refer to the appropriate Mercury Marine service manual for component removal and installation
instructions.
NOTE: After completing installation, place these instructions with the product for the owner's future use.
Components Contained in Kit
Qty.
1
Mercury Marine CDS G3 license key
Ref.
Qty.
a
1
G3 engine harness adapter (with resistor)
b
1
CAN P/CAN H adapter harness
c
1
CDS G3 SmartCraft diagnostic interface
What is CDS G3?
CDS G3 is a standalone PC‑based program that complements the original Mercury Computer Diagnostic System (CDS) by
providing diagnostic support for select engines and Mercury Joystick Piloting systems. Additionally, all configuration functions
necessary for preparing these systems for delivery are supported. CDS G3 allows for CAN‑based multiple‑processor
communication through a clean, easy‑to‑navigate interface.
Installation
Any new installation of CDS G3 may be installed without a previous version of the software installed. Before proceeding with
installation, complete all
If updating CDS G3 from version 1.0, uninstall the software prior to installing the current version. If updating from CDS G3
version 1.1 or later, uninstallation is not required.
90-8M0114146 eng FEBRUARY 2016
Description
High Priority Updates as provided by Microsoft through Windows Update.
Description
© 2016 Mercury Marine
Part Number
8M0117374
Part Number
8M0046081
898289T83
898289T81
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- Page 1 High Priority Updates as provided by Microsoft through Windows Update. If updating CDS G3 from version 1.0, uninstall the software prior to installing the current version. If updating from CDS G3 version 1.1 or later, uninstallation is not required.
- Page 2 Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Administrative Rights The user performing the CDS G3 program installation must have administrative rights. If the computer has an MCDS user account, that user account was given administrative rights when it was created by an earlier CDS installation.
- Page 3 License Activation Version 1.7 no longer offers the trial option to use the software before it's activated. When a CDS G3 license has been activated, account revalidation is still required every 45 days. CDS G3 may only be used by contracted Mercury Marine accounts, so the 45‑day revalidation requirement is partially intended to ensure that only active accounts may use the...
- Page 4 CDS G3 versions are defined by a version number. The example below shows version 1.7.0. The version number will define three parts of the version: a major version, a minor version, and a build number. The image below is from the CDS G3 startup splash screen, along with a description of the version number.
- Page 5 The CDS G3 kit no longer includes an installation disc; it will only contain the hardware required to use the software and a license key. If you don't have a high‑speed internet connection available to download the executable in an acceptable amount of time, a backup disc which contains the latest installation of CDS G3 is available for purchase.
- Page 6 CDS G3 INTERFACE KIT IMPORTANT: Ensure that the correct termination resistor is installed on the CAN P bus. The CAN P bus must be properly terminated for the tool to communicate reliably. Improper termination will result in communication errors or complete loss of communication.
- Page 7 Kvaser cable. If CDS G3 does not recognize the SmartCraft diagnostic interface cable, the CAN P and CAN H status indicators will be shown in red on the CDS G3 screen, and the green power (PWR) light on the CDS G3 SmartCraft diagnostic interface will flash.
- Page 8 Repeat steps 1–7 for all USB ports on your PC. Open CDS G3. The CAN P and CAN H status indicators should be yellow or green, depending on if the engine is connected and powered up. The software will also detect the SmartCraft diagnostic interface cable.
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