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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.
NOTE: After completing installation, place these instructions with the product for the owner's future use.
Components Contained in Kit
Ref.
Qty.
1
1
CAN P/CAN H adapter harness
2
1
CDS G3 SmartCraft diagnostic interface
3
1
G3 engine harness adapter (with resistor)
4
1
Mercury Computer Diagnostic System G3 program disc
CDS G3 Overview
CDS G3 is a stand‑alone 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.
90-8M0101386 DECEMBER 2014
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1
NOVEMBER 2014
P/N 8M0098655
Description
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1.6
© 2014 Mercury Marine
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57417
Part Number
898289T83
898289T81
8M0046081
8M0098655
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- Page 1 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.
- Page 2 Windows XP Professional and Windows 8 Professional continues to work with CDS G3, these operating systems do not support Internet Explorer 11, which is required for the new Literature feature. To fully utilize CDS G3 1.6 and above, use it on Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Professional, Windows 8.1 Professional, or higher operating systems.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: If you select "Start Trial," you will receive a 15‑day trial period. The trial can only be used one time and is not available after registration. A complete registration will be required after 15 days for continued use of the CDS G3 software.
- Page 4 Update software version Update button 54503 Once the download is complete, click on Restart. CDS G3 will close and you will return to the Windows desktop. Download complete message Restart button 54507 After you are returned to the desktop, a pop‑up window will open to notify you that there are software updates ready for installation.
- Page 5 Connection to the Engine Insert the CDS G3 SmartCraft diagnostic interface USB connector into a powered USB port on the computer. The green power (PWR) light on the CDS G3 SmartCraft diagnostic interface will illuminate to indicate that it is powered up.
- Page 6 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 7 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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