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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Information Basic Operation and Features............. 1 MercMonitor Gateway Models Description........3 MercMonitor Gateway Protocol Acceptance Description..... 8 Connection to a Non‑SmartCraft Network......... 10 Automatic Engine Detection Feature......... 11 Alarm Warnings with Descriptive Text........11 Identifying and Using the Screen Categories......18 Settings Using the Light and Contrast Menu Options ......
  • Page 4 Propulsion Menu Using Propulsion Screens ............74 Available Propulsion Screens ........... 74 Troll Control Screen..............79 Water Screen................83 Oil Screen.................. 83 Peak Speed Screen..............84 Fuel Pressure Screen..............85 RPM Synchronize Screen............86 Engine Location Fuel Use ............86 Double Screen................
  • Page 5 Full Screens Full Screens Features and Options ........126 Maintenance Screen..............132 Favorite Screens Favorites Screen Features and Options........135 Alarms Alarms Screen................. 141 Customer Assistance Information Owner Service Assistance............149 Customer Service Literature............ 151 Ordering Literature..............152...

  • Page 7: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION Basic Operation and Features IMPORTANT: MercMonitor can be assimilated into many different power package configurations; from a single engine low horsepower outboard motor, to a multiengine multistation digital throttle and shift vessel. There may be some gauge features, displays, operations, and warnings that will not be applicable for your power package.
  • Page 8 GENERAL INFORMATION SYSTEM CHECK • The system check screen will appear after the front splash screen. This option must be enabled to view it. Depending on the installed power package, the system check screen will display the overall condition of the battery and a few other sensor conditions that are important for that power package.

  • Page 9: Mercmonitor Gateway Models Description

    30258 OBD icon MercMonitor Gateway Models Description There are four MercMonitor gateway models available; base model with nine gateway features, RPM Smart Tow model with 20 gateway features, Smart Tow Pro model with 25 gateway features (includes a GPS puck), and Gateway Premier model with 25 gateway features.
  • Page 10 Fuel tank level percent Fluid level percent (Fuel 2, oil, water, waste) Trim position Water pressure NMEA 2000 only in/out supported Check engine alarm IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939 alarm data is limited. Refer to the MercMonitor display for descriptive fault text.
  • Page 11 Fluid level percent (Fuel 2, oil, water, waste) Trim position Water pressure Check engine alarm IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939 alarm data is limited. Refer to the MercMonitor display for descriptive fault text. NMEA 2000 only in/out supported Tabs GPS speed/COG/latitude, longitude (in only) Depth...
  • Page 12 Fluid level percent (Fuel 2, oil, water, waste) Trim position Water pressure Check engine alarm IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939 alarm data is limited. Refer to the MercMonitor display for descriptive fault text. Tabs GPS speed/COG/latitude, longitude NMEA 2000 in/out supported (only) (in only) Depth...
  • Page 13 Fluid level percent (Fuel 2, oil, water, waste) Trim position Water pressure Check engine alarm IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939 alarm data is limited. Refer to the MercMonitor display for descriptive fault text. Tabs GPS speed/COG/latitude, longitude NMEA 2000 in/out supported (only) (in only) Depth...

  • Page 14: Mercmonitor Gateway Protocol Acceptance Description

    (base, RPM Smart Tow, Smart Tow Pro, Gateway Premier) Gateway Premier and Smart Tow Pro models require only one MercMonitor per vessel to transmit multiengine data to multifunction displays (MFD) through the NMEA 2000/J1939 protocol. The MercMonitor will display one engine only regardless of the model (base, RPM Smart Tow, Smart Tow Pro, Gateway Premier).
  • Page 15 GENERAL INFORMATION Mercury Engine Data to NMEA 2000 Capable Products Signal PGN Name NMEA 2000 PGN Mode Coolant Engine Parameters Rapid 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX Temperature Dynamic Engine Parameters Rapid Fuel Pressure 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX Dynamic Fuel Level Fluid Level 127505/0x1F211 RX/TX Fuel Tank Size...

  • Page 16: Connection To A Non-Smartcraft Network

    65030/0xFE06 RX/TX Connection to a Non‑SmartCraft Network The use of the MercMonitor on a non‑SmartCraft network application requires the MercMonitor gateway set to "Receive." Failure to set the gateway to "Receive" will cause numerous faults to appear that cannot be resolved. Changing the gateway to "Receive"...

  • Page 17: Automatic Engine Detection Feature

    (CDS) tool. Alarm Warnings with Descriptive Text IMPORTANT: Alarm warnings and descriptive fault text are only available on the MercMonitor screen. NMEA 2000/J1939 gateway is limited to seven alarm functions.
  • Page 18 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: Descriptive text alarm warning screens are displayed with Gen I (2007) engines and newer. Flashing "AL" alarm Flashing warning icon Alarms "+" button to show descriptive text System [SHOW] [EXIT] MODE 35736 When a problem is detected, the "AL" alarm appears and a pop‑up window with the alarm location and fault number will be displayed.
  • Page 19 GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT 1. When a problem is detected, the "AL" alarm will flash on the display and a pop‑up window displays the system where the fault is located, the fault code, and what component is identified as a problem. System fault and code Component...
  • Page 20 GENERAL INFORMATION 3. Press the "+" button to view the descriptive recommended actions to proceed with. System fault and code Recommended Alarms STBD Sys Fault 57 action <See Dealer Soon> [BACK] [EXIT] [NEXT] MODE 35739 4. Press the "+" button to go back to the component identification or press the "MODE"...
  • Page 21 GENERAL INFORMATION EMISSION CONTROL ALARM WARNINGS WITH DESCRIPTIVE TEXT When a problem is detected with the emission control system, a pop‑up window with the "AL" flashing in the upper right‑hand corner, an engine icon in the upper left‑hand corner, "OBD Service Soon"...
  • Page 22 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The second flashing alarm display shows the engine OBD icon, the flashing "AL," and warning icon. Press the "+" button for more information. Alarms System [SHOW] [EXIT] MODE 30260 OBD icon Flashing "AL" alarm Flashing warning icon "+"...
  • Page 23 GENERAL INFORMATION 2. The screen displays the engine location, the system fault code number, and a description of the faulty component. Press the "+" button for more information. Alarms STB Sys Fault 115 <Engine Sensor> [MORE] [EXIT] MODE 30261 Engine location Fault code Fault description 3.

  • Page 24: Identifying And Using The Screen Categories

    GENERAL INFORMATION • Over Temperature • Water in Fuel (WIF) • Water Pressure • Low Oil Pressure • Low System Voltage • Engine Communication Error Identifying and Using the Screen Categories The monitor displays engine and vessel information through various screens. These screens can be selected to be favorites which will flash on the screen for a specific amount of time.
  • Page 25 GENERAL INFORMATION • "Alarms" displays information on the location, identifies, and advises a corrective action to take for all warning alarms. While in the "Alarms" category, press the "+" button for more detailed descriptive text about the fault. Press the "+"...

  • Page 26: Settings

    SETTINGS Using the Light and Contrast Menu Options 1. While in the "Main Menu," press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the "Settings" menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 2. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Light/Contrast" menu. Light/Contrast Contrast Brightness...
  • Page 27 SETTINGS Menu Options Changes the luminance on all network connected Brightness SmartCraft gauges. The default setting is 50. Changes the luminance on the local gauge only. The Local Brightness default setting is 80. Display Color Changes the backlighting of the display. Button Color Changes the lighting of the buttons.
  • Page 28 SETTINGS LOCAL BRIGHTNESS Local brightness changes the gauge brightness and does not affect brightness options on other gauges. 1. Press the "–" button to highlight the "Local Brightness" option. 2. Press the "MODE" button to edit the local brightness of the monitor screen.
  • Page 29 SETTINGS BUTTON COLOR The "–," "+," and "MODE" button light color can be changed to red, blue, green, white, yellow, purple, and ice blue. All of the button colors can be selected to be displayed for approximately 15 seconds each. After the 15 seconds, the color will fade and change into the next color.

  • Page 30: Setting The Units

    SETTINGS 3. To exit the "Light/Contrast" menu, press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the "Exit" option. Press the "MODE" button to exit the "Light/Contrast" menu. REMOTE CONTRAST The "Remote Contrast" feature allows control of the monitor gauge contrast from any monitor gauge. This feature controls only the contrast.
  • Page 31 SETTINGS 1. While in the "Main Menu," press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the "Settings" menu. 2. Press the "MODE" button to enter the "Settings" menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the "Units" menu. 4.

  • Page 32: Available Screens

    SETTINGS 5. Press the "MODE" button to change the display units to English ("Eng"), or metric ("Met"). Units Display Speed Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 35815 6. Press the "–" button to highlight the "Speed" unit. 7. Press the "MODE" button to change the speed units to miles per hour ("MPH"), kilometers per hour ("KMH"), or knots ("KN").

  • Page 33: Turning The Screens On

    SETTINGS • Trim and RPM • Full screens • Peak speed • Speed • Water information • Depth • Oil information • Air Temperature • Fuel pressure • Coolant Temperature • Volts and hours • Clock—analog or digital • Fuel used •...
  • Page 34 SETTINGS 2. Press the "MODE" button to enter the "Settings" menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 30267 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the "Screens" menu. 4. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Screens" menu. Settings Light/Contrast Units...
  • Page 35 SETTINGS 5. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Full Screens" menu. Screens Full Screens Tri Data Double Screen ECO Screen Sys Check [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 30268 Full Screen Options Speed Oil Temp Depth Fuel Pressure Air Temp Oil Pressure Coolant Temp Water Pressure...
  • Page 36 SETTINGS 7. Use the "–" or "+" button to select the options and use the "MODE" button to turn the option on ("Yes") or off ("No"). NOTE: The last option is "Maintenance." This screen option must be turned on ("Yes") to monitor the 100 hour maintenance schedule.
  • Page 37 SETTINGS 3. The first "Tri Data" screen is turned on ("Yes") by default. To edit "Screen 1," press the "MODE" button twice. Tri Data Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Screen 5 [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 36398 4. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Top" screen option. 5.
  • Page 38 SETTINGS 9. Press the "MODE" button to turn "Screen 2" on ("Yes") and to edit the available data. Complete the process as explained in previous steps for additional "Tri Data" screens. 10. When finished with the "Tri Data" screens, press the "–" button to highlight the "Exit"...
  • Page 39 SETTINGS 3. The first screen is turned on ("Yes") by default. To edit "Screen 1," press the "MODE" button twice. Double Screen Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Screen 5 [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 42178 4. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "OUTER" screen data option.
  • Page 40 SETTINGS 6. Press the "MODE" button to exit the "OUTER" screen data option. 7. Use the buttons to highlight and edit the "INNER" screen data option. 8. Highlight the "Exit" option to go to "Screen 2." 9. Press the "MODE" button to turn "Screen 2" on ("Yes") and to edit the available data.
  • Page 41 Must be connected to the gateway network. Generator NOTE: The MercMonitor must be set to receive to edit this option. A generator capable of sending data on the J1939 gateway network must be installed to monitor this option.

  • Page 42: Setting The Trim

    SETTINGS Optional Screens NOTE: The favorites slide seconds must be displayed for the favorites screen transition to function. Select from 1–30 seconds to display the selected favorites. When the seconds Favorite Slide are set to "OFF," the favorites screen must be advanced manually using the mode button.
  • Page 43 SETTINGS 4. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Trim" menu. Settings Light/Contrast Units Screen Trim Tanks [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 42218 5. Press the "MODE" button to turn the trim "Popup" window option on ("Yes") or off ("No"). 6.

  • Page 44: Setting The Tanks

    SETTINGS IMPORTANT: To achieve accurate trim full up calibration, this must be performed on the water while the vessel is running at cruising speed. While at cruising speed, trim up to the maximum trim angle before the vessel begins to porpoise, then press the "+"...
  • Page 45 SETTINGS NOTE: Tank capacity must be calibrated by either the "Default Calibration," or "Add Fuel Method," or the capacity will revert back to its former value. TANK 1 1. While in the "Main Menu," press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the "Settings"...
  • Page 46 SETTINGS 6. Press the "–" or "+" button to change the tank setting. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Tank 1 Vol 0.0 G Tank 1 Cal Tank 2 Type Not inst. Tank 2 Vol [DOWN] [SAVE] [ UP ] MODE 35880 7.
  • Page 47 SETTINGS 14. Press the "–" button to choose the "Default Calibration" method or press the "MODE" button to quit the calibration. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Default Calibration or Tank 1 Vol 100.0 G Add Fuel Method Tank 1 Cal Tank 2 Type Not inst.
  • Page 48 SETTINGS 16. Press the "+" button to choose the "Add Fuel Method" or press the "MODE" button to quit the calibration. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Default Calibration or Tank 1 Vol 100.0 G Add Fuel Method Tank 1 Cal Tank 2 Type Not inst.
  • Page 49 SETTINGS 18. Add 25 percent of the fuel capacity to the empty fuel tank. The gauge will list the quantity of fuel to add for each quarter. Press the "+" button to save the calibration. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Calibrating 1/4 Tank: Tank 1 Vol 100.0 G...
  • Page 50 SETTINGS 20. Add 25 percent more fuel capacity to the fuel tank. Press the "+" button to save the calibration. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Fill to 1/2: 50 Gallons Tank 1 Vol 100.0 G Tank 1 Cal Press Plus Button Tank 2 Type Not inst.
  • Page 51 SETTINGS 22. Add 25 percent more fuel capacity to fill the fuel tank. Press the "+" button to save the calibration. Tanks Tank 1 Type Fuel Fill until full: 100.0 Tank 1 Vol 100.0 G Gallons Tank 1 Cal Press Plus Button Tank 2 Type Not inst.

  • Page 52: Setting The Alarms

    SETTINGS TANK 2 The second tank can be designated as not installed ("Not inst"), water, fuel, or waste when installed on a vessel with a 4‑stroke engine. The maximum fuel capacity is 2271 liter (600 US gal). When the tank is designated as water or waste, the calibration is automatically selected as default and will estimate the level based on a linear shape capacity and the calibration cannot be edited.
  • Page 53 SETTINGS 2. Press the "MODE" button to enter the "Settings" menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the "Alarms" menu. 4. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Alarms" menu. Settings Alarms Ext.
  • Page 54 SETTINGS 6. Press the "–" or "+" to edit the "Fuel Critical" percentage. This percentage cannot be set lower than 10, or more than the "Fuel Low" alarm setting. Alarms Fuel Critical 10 % Fuel Low 25 % Depth Shallow Depth Deep Waypoint Dist [DOWN] [EDIT]...

  • Page 55: Setting The External Sensors

    23. Press the "MODE" button to exit the "Waypoint Dist" option. 24. Press the "–" button to highlight the "Generator" option. NOTE: The MercMonitor must be set to "Receive" to edit this option. The generator must be capable of sending data on the J1939 gateway to monitor this option.
  • Page 56 SETTINGS 1. While in the "Main Menu," press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the "Settings" menu. 2. Press the "MODE" button to enter the "Settings" menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the "Ext. Sensors" menu. 4.

  • Page 57: Setting The Offsets

    SETTINGS 5. Press the "MODE" button to turn the "Depth/Seatemp" option on ("Yes") or off ("No"). Ext. Sensors Depth/Seatemp Trim Speed/GPS Steering Tabs [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 33078 6. Use the "+" or "–" button to highlight the options and use the "MODE"...
  • Page 58 SETTINGS 2. Press the "MODE" button to enter the "Settings" menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the "Offsets" menu. 4. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Offsets" menu. Settings Alarms Ext.
  • Page 59 SETTINGS 6. Press the "–" or "+" button to change the sea temperature correction from –23.3 to –12.2 °C (–10 to 10 °F). Offsets Seatemp Depth 0 ft Paddle Pitot 1.00 Steer Inv [DOWN] [SAVE] [ UP ] MODE 42235 7.

  • Page 60: Setting The Clock

    SETTINGS Setting the Clock The "Clock" can be set to display a 24 hour day or a 12 hour (AM, PM) day. It can also be updated automatically when using a GPS. The GPS must be turned on ("Yes") in the external sensors ("Ext.
  • Page 61 SETTINGS 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the "Clock" menu. Settings Alarms Ext. Sensors Offsets Clock SmartTow [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 42284 4. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Clock" menu. 5. Press the "MODE" button to change the "Clock Format" option to 12 hour ("12h"), or 24 hour ("24h").

  • Page 62: Smart Tow Settings

    SETTINGS 7. Press the "–" to highlight the "Exit" option and press the "MODE" button to exit the "Clock" menu. Smart Tow Settings The "SmartTow" setting allows the user to select the type of speed sensor to use when Smart Tow is in use. "SmartTow" settings also allows the user to select the type of speed filter to use.
  • Page 63 SETTINGS 4. Press the "MODE" button to enter the "SmartTow" menu. Settings Alarms Ext. Sensors Offsets Clock SmartTow [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 42286 5. Press the "MODE" button to change the Smart Tow "Speed Input" option to paddle wheel ("Paddle") or to global position satellite "GPS."...

  • Page 64: Economy (Eco) Settings

    SETTINGS 7. Press the "MODE" button to change the filter to "OFF," "LOW," "MEDIUM," or "HIGH." SmartTow Speed Input Paddle Speed Filter Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 35854 8. Press the "–" button to highlight the "Exit" option and press "MODE"...
  • Page 65 SETTINGS 2. Press the "MODE" button to enter the "Settings" menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the "ECO" menu. NOTE: The default settings are within acceptable parameters for most vessel applications.
  • Page 66 SETTINGS 6. Press the "–" or "+" button to change the minimum RPM. Min. RPM 2300 4300 Max. RPM RPM time MPG time Trim Accuracy[%] [DOWN] [EDIT] MODE 42291 7. Press the "MODE" button to exit the "Min. RPM" edit option. 8.
  • Page 67 SETTINGS • "MPG time" – Used to customize the gauge for your boating style. This is how much time (seconds) the best fuel economy must remain consistent at the maximum value before the gauge records the RPM and trim targets. The time ranges from 0.0–10.0 seconds.

  • Page 68: Setting The System

    SETTINGS Setting the System The "System" menu displays information about the engine, its location, the location of the station, the software version and the level of the gauge. This information cannot be edited. The gauge can also be reset to the factory default settings. Resetting to factory default will erase all customized menu options.
  • Page 69 6. Press the "MODE" button to access the "Name" option. The name window will open up on the right side of the gauge. NOTE: The default name is Mercury. 7. Press the "–" or "+" to choose the first letter of the gauge name.

  • Page 70: Reset Gauge To The Factory Default Settings

    SETTINGS 8. After the last character is saved, the name window is not active and the program returns to the "Name" option. 9. Press the "–" to highlight the "Simulator" option and press "MODE" to activate the simulation. NOTE: The "Simulator" option is available when the monitor is powered with a 12 volt source for display purpose only.
  • Page 71 SETTINGS 2. Press the "MODE" button to enter the "Settings" menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 3. Press the "–" button to highlight the "System" menu. 4. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "System" menu. Settings System Gateway...
  • Page 72 SETTINGS 6. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Reset All" option. System Name Port Software V2.04 Lvl 3 Simulator Reset All Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 33088 7. Press the "+" to reset the gauge to the factory default settings or press the "MODE"...

  • Page 73: Gateway Settings

    SETTINGS Gateway Settings Gateway is a software interface that allows or controls access to other programs through a NMEA 2000 or J1939 protocol: a channel for communication to share information. The software is capable of transmitting (TX) information to, and receiving (RX) information from various parameter group number (PGN) products.
  • Page 74 SETTINGS 4. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Gateway" menu. Settings System Gateway Help Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 42315 5. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Gateway" option to "NMEA 2000," "J1939," or "OFF." Gateway Gateway NMEA 2000 Gateway...
  • Page 75 SETTINGS IMPORTANT: The use of the MercMonitor on non‑SmartCraft engines, requires the MercMonitor gateway set to "Receive." Failure to set the gateway to "Receive" will cause numerous faults to appear that cannot be resolved. Changing the gateway to "Receive" will clear the faults. Refer to Section 1: General Information –...
  • Page 76 SETTINGS NOTE: Only level 3 can edit the "# of Engines" option. All other MercMonitor models will default to "Single." Gateway Gateway NMEA 2000 Gateway Receive # of Engines Single Engine STBD Tab Data Receive [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ]...

  • Page 77: Help Menu

    SETTINGS 13. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Tab Data" option to "Transmit" (TX) or "Receive" (RX). Gateway Gateway NMEA 2000 Gateway Receive # of Engines Single Engine STBD Tab Data Receive [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 33224 14.
  • Page 78 SETTINGS 4. Press the "MODE" button to edit the "Help" menu. Settings System Gateway Help Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 42329 5. Press the "MODE" button to view how to select a screen to be displayed as a favorite. Help Favorites Exit...
  • Page 79 SETTINGS 6. A window will pop‑up stating to hold the "+" and "–" button down when the screen you desire to be part of the "Favorites" is visible on the monitor. Help Favorites Add your Favorite Exit screen by holding the + and - button in the screen you like to add [ OK ]...

  • Page 80: Propulsion Menu

    PROPULSION MENU Using Propulsion Screens The "Propulsion" menu screens will display information about the boat propulsion systems. Screens that are available in the "Propulsion" menu may vary according to the engine type, but may include the following: • Battery voltage •...
  • Page 81 PROPULSION MENU Water 2050 Displays the engine RPM, vessel speed through the active Speed 12.7 Water sensor, coolant temperature, Coolant Temp and water pressure. Water Press 8.36 [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 36081 2050 Displays the engine RPM, vessel speed through the active Speed 12.7 sensor, oil temperature, and oil...
  • Page 82 PROPULSION MENU RPM SYNCH Displays the engine RPM and color band indicating to 3750 3250 RPM Synch increase or decrease the RPM to synchronize the engines. PORT STBD [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 42334 Displays the engine location the gauge is connected to, the amount of fuel that is currently STBD...
  • Page 83 PROPULSION MENU Displays the vessel speed with a sweeping pointer. Two Analog different ranges are available; Speedometer 0–80 or 0–120 as knots, kilometers per hour, or miles per Speed(MPH) hour. 42339 Volts/Hours Hours 12.7 Displays the total hours the engine has run, the battery Battery 13.2 Volts/Hours...
  • Page 84 PROPULSION MENU Trim Displays the position of the trim with a moving propeller icon and Trim displays the trim position number relative to the propeller icon. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 36109 Displays the position of the port Trim/Tab and starboard tabs with a STBD PORT...

  • Page 85: Troll Control Screen

    PROPULSION MENU Troll Control Screen The "Troll Control" screen displays an icon to indicate the troll control is turned on or off, the engine RPM, or the vessel speed. Troll control can be controlled by the vessel speed or the engine RPM.
  • Page 86 PROPULSION MENU 2. To turn the troll control on, press the "–" and "+" buttons at the same time. The troll control "ON" icon will be highlighted and the information below the RPM will change to "+/– TO DISENGAGE." Troll control "ON" icon Troll Control "+/–...
  • Page 87 PROPULSION MENU 4. To turn the troll control off, press the "–" and "+" buttons at the same time, or move the remote control handle into neutral. The troll control "OFF" icon will be highlighted and the information below the RPM will change to "+/– TO ENGAGE."...
  • Page 88 PROPULSION MENU 1. While the troll control screen is visible, press and hold the "MODE" button until the screen changes mode. Troll Control Troll Control SPEED +/- TO ENGAGE +/- TO ENGAGE 36529 [DOWN] [ UP ] [DOWN] [ UP ] [MODE] [MODE] RPM mode...

  • Page 89: Water Screen

    PROPULSION MENU Water Screen The "Water" screen displays the engine RPM, vessel speed through the active sensor, coolant temperature, and water pressure. Vessel speed Water Coolant temperature 2050 Water pressure Speed 12.7 Coolant Temp Water Press 8.36 [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 36103 Oil Screen...

  • Page 90: Peak Speed Screen

    PROPULSION MENU Peak Speed Screen The "Peak Speed" screen displays the engine RPM, vessel speed through the active sensor, the peak vessel speed, and what the engine RPM was at that peak vessel speed. The peak values information will automatically update when the recorded values are exceeded.

  • Page 91: Fuel Pressure Screen

    PROPULSION MENU 2. Press the "–" ("YES") or "+" ("NO") to reset the peak values. The screen will return to the "Peak Speed" screen. Peak Speed 2050 Reset Peak Values ? Speed 12.7 Peak Speed 5800 [ YES ] [ NO ] MODE 36092 Fuel Pressure Screen...

  • Page 92: Rpm Synchronize Screen

    PROPULSION MENU RPM Synchronize Screen The "RPM SYNCH" screen displays the engine RPM and a color band that expands under the engine with the lower RPM. The color band will decrease in size as the engine RPM's near synchronization. Port engine RPM Starboard engine RPM SYNCH Color band...
  • Page 93 PROPULSION MENU FUEL USED RESET 1. Press the "+" button to open the "Fuel Used" reset option. 2. Press the "–" ("YES") button to reset the fuel used, or the "+" ("NO") button to return to the fuel use per engine location screen.

  • Page 94: Double Screen

    PROPULSION MENU Double Screen The double screen displays two selected data options on an outer and inner display. The outer data will be displayed as a bar graph with a small window that moves with the bar graph leading edge. The inner data will be displayed as numbers. Options that can be selected are;...

  • Page 95: Analog Tachometer Screen

    PROPULSION MENU Analog Tachometer Screen The analog tachometer displays the engine RPM with a sweeping pointer, simulating a mechanical analog tachometer. Sweeping pointer 1000 MODE 42345 Analog Speedometer Screen The analog speedometer displays the vessel speed with a sweeping pointer, simulating a mechanical analog speedometer. Two speedometer scales are available: 0–80 and 0–120.

  • Page 96: Volts/Hours Screen

    PROPULSION MENU Volts/Hours Screen The "Volts/Hours" screen displays the total hours the engine has run, the battery current state of charge, and the engine RPM. Total engine hours Battery state of charge Volts/Hours Hours 12.7 Battery 13.2 3250 [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 36101 Boost Pressure Screen...

  • Page 97: Trim Synchronize Screen

    PROPULSION MENU Trim Synchronize Screen The "Trim Synch" screen displays a color band indicating to increase or decrease the trim to synchronize the engines trim location. The numbers are a point of reference, relating to the position of the trim outside of the synchronization. Port engine trim point of reference Trim...

  • Page 98: Trim/Tab Screen

    PROPULSION MENU Trim/Tab Screen The "Trim/Tab" screen displays the position of the port and starboard tabs with a moving icon that represents the relative position of the tabs. A number below the tab display will indicate the relative position of the tab. The center of the display will show the position of the trim with a moving icon that represents the relative position of the trim.
  • Page 99 PROPULSION MENU Beyond launch level 5 is Launch ECO. Launch ECO uses the captured optimal engine speed from the ECO profile and populates Launch ECO with the engine RPM from the ECO profile. After Launch ECO are eight customized launch settings. Each customized launch setting name can have up to seven characters to identify the custom launch.
  • Page 100 PROPULSION MENU 1. To engage the "Smart Tow" function, press the "–" and "+" button at the same time. The Smart Tow "ON" icon will be highlighted in the upper left corner and the information above the "SET RPM" window will be changed to "+/– TO DISENGAGE."...
  • Page 101 PROPULSION MENU Changing the Cruise Control Mode There are two modes of cruise control: RPM mode and speed mode. To use the vessel speed to control the cruise function, a paddle wheel must be installed, or a SmartCraft GPS puck must be installed.
  • Page 102 PROPULSION MENU 4. To disengage the "Smart Tow" function, press the "–" and "+" button at the same time. The Smart Tow "OFF" icon will be highlighted in the upper right corner and the information above the "SET MPH" window will change to "+/– TO ENGAGE."...
  • Page 103 PROPULSION MENU 2. Press the "–" or "+" button when the profile screen is visible to advance through or change the launch modes, including the ECO Launch and all of the customized launch settings. SmartTow PROFILE : Launch 4 [DOWN] [MODE] [ UP ] MODE 36544...
  • Page 104 PROPULSION MENU SmartTow + / - TO ENGAGE 2600 2580 PROFILE : Launch ECO [ UP ] [DOWN] [MODE] MODE 35710 Launch level ECO 4. To change the launch level, press the "MODE" button and press the "+" or "–" button to change the launch setting. 5.
  • Page 105 PROPULSION MENU 3. Press the "MODE" button and an icon of a person skiing will appear on the profile screen for approximately three seconds. 4. While the screen with the icon of a person skiing is visible, press the "+" and go beyond "Launch ECO." SmartTow + / - TO ENGAGE 2600...
  • Page 106 PROPULSION MENU 7. Press the "–" or "+" button to edit and change the alpha character. Press the "MODE" button to move to the next character. Press the "–" or "+" button to edit and change the next alpha character. Continue this process until the custom launch name is complete.
  • Page 107 PROPULSION MENU 20. Press the "MODE" button to exit the "Launch" mode. 21. Press the "–" button to highlight "Overshoot." 22. Press the "MODE" button to edit "Overshoot." NOTE: "Overshoot" is the amount of RPM the engine will achieve above the "RPM Set Point." 23.

  • Page 108: Vessel Menu

    VESSEL MENU Using the Vessel Screens The vessel menu screens will display information concerning the vessel and associated systems. Screens that are available in the vessel menu may vary according to the engine type, but may include the following: • Economy (ECO) •...

  • Page 109: Available Vessel Screens

    VESSEL MENU Available Vessel Screens The software for the economy screen monitors the engine sensors and looks for the best fuel economy number while running the boat. When the software recognizes an improvement in the fuel economy, the gauge records ECONOMY what the trim and engine RPM OPTIMIZED...
  • Page 110 VESSEL MENU Displays the current amount of Range fuel economy, the average amount of fuel used, the - - - Inst. estimated distance the vessel can Average Range travel based on the current usage, Est. Range - - - and the total amount of fuel used. Tot.
  • Page 111 VESSEL MENU Tabs STBD PORT Displays the position of the tabs Tabs with numbers and a bar graph for each tab. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 36731 Displays the course over ground - - - ("COG"), speed over ground - - - ("SOG"), latitude position ("LAT"), and longitude position (LON").
  • Page 112 VESSEL MENU Depth Depth Displays the depth of the water, - - - the temperature of the water, and Seatemp - - - Depth the speed of the vessel through Speed the active sensor. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 36650 Some 4‑Stroke power package models can estimate the amount...

  • Page 113: Economy (Eco) Screen

    VESSEL MENU Economy (ECO) Screen The economy screen monitors the engine sensors and looks for the best fuel economy number while the vessel is under way. When the software recognizes an improvement in the fuel economy, the gauge records what the trim and engine RPM values are at that time.
  • Page 114 VESSEL MENU When the economy screen is "OPTIMIZED," the backlighting of the screen will turn to green. While "OPTIMIZED," the trim and RPM arrows with be aligned with the economy target windows. When either the trim or RPM arrows are outside the target window, the arrows will become hollow and the backlighting will turn to yellow.
  • Page 115 VESSEL MENU • If the software has recorded an economy value that is better than where you are currently, the screen will show "NOT OPTIMIZED" at the top of the screen and the backlighting will turn to the color yellow. This color change is difficult to identify in the sunlight.
  • Page 116 VESSEL MENU • The RPM position arrow will become hollow, a guide arrow will appear indicating the RPM must be raised or lowered, and the recorded target window will appear in a new location. Guide arrow indicating direction ECONOMY change OPTIMIZED Hollow arrow New recorded...
  • Page 117 VESSEL MENU • If the RPM exceeds the maximum selected RPM in the "Settings" menu, the screen will change color and advised to decrease the RPM below the selected RPM. Decrease RPM screen ECONOMY DECREASE 4890 33.1 TRIM [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] [REFRESH] MODE 42363 •...
  • Page 118 VESSEL MENU • If the RPM drops below the minimum selected RPM in the "Settings" menu, the screen will change color and advised to increase the RPM above the selected RPM. Increase RPM screen ECONOMY INCREASE 1205 TRIM [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] [REFRESH] MODE 42365 •...

  • Page 119: Trip Data Screen

    VESSEL MENU ECONOMY RESET • To recalculate the RPM and trim targets, press the "REFRESH" ("+") button. The gauge software will calculate the targets for the maximum economy. "REFRESH" ("+") button ECONOMY DECREASE Current values are: Trim - 5 RPM - 2300 4890 Peak Fuel M/G - 3.9 Recalculate ECO...
  • Page 120 VESSEL MENU The current amount of time the trip has taken ("Trip Time") will be displayed in tenths of an hour. The trip time can be reset. Paddle wheel speed Trip distance Trip Data Total fuel used Speed 30.5 Trip time Trip Dist 12.7 Total Used...
  • Page 121 VESSEL MENU 5. Press the "–" button for "Yes," or press the "+" button for "No." Trip Data Speed 30.5 Trip Time Reset? Trip Dist 12.7 Total Used Trip Time [ YES ] [ NO ] MODE 36565 6. The next pop‑up window will appear asking to reset the amount of fuel used ("Fuel Used Reset?").

  • Page 122: Generator Screen

    VESSEL MENU Generator Screen The "Generator" screen displays the AC voltage, the hertz frequency the generator is producing, the generator location or name, and the generator running hours. The generator unit must be interfaced with the CAN communication for this option to display information.

  • Page 123: Range Screen

    VESSEL MENU Range Screen The "Range" screen displays the current amount of fuel economy, the average amount of fuel used, the estimated distance the vessel can travel based on the current usage, and the total amount of fuel used. The average fuel used and the total amount used can be reset.
  • Page 124 VESSEL MENU 3. Press the "–" button for "Yes," or press the "+" button for "No". Range - - - Inst. Average Fuel Eco Reset ? Est. Range - - - Tot. Used [ YES ] [ NO ] MODE 36619 4.

  • Page 125: Trim Screen

    VESSEL MENU Trim Screen The "Trim" screen displays a number relating to the position of the trim system, the engine water pressure, and the engine RPM. Trim position number Water pressure Trim Engine RPM Trim Water Press [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 36632...

  • Page 126: Tanks

    VESSEL MENU Tanks FUEL TANK 1 The "Fuel Tank 1" screen displays the level of the fuel tank, the location of the fuel tank, and will display "FAULT" when there is a problem with the fuel tank. It can also be selected as not installed ("Not inst").

  • Page 127: Tabs Screen

    VESSEL MENU When the gauge is installed on a vessel with a two‑stroke engine, "Tank 2" will automatically default to oil. Tank level percentage Water Tank Tank type Tank level Tank location STBD [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 36638 Press the "–"...

  • Page 128: Gps Screen

    VESSEL MENU GPS Screen The "GPS" screen displays the course over ground ("COG"), speed over ground ("SOG"), latitude position ("LAT"), and longitude position ("LON"). A GPS must be installed for this option to display information. Course over ground ("COG") Speed over ground - - - ("SOG") - - -...

  • Page 129: To Waypoint Screen

    VESSEL MENU To Waypoint Screen The "To Waypoint" screen displays the amount of time required to reach the waypoint, the compass bearing towards the waypoint, the distance to the waypoint, and the amount of fuel required to the waypoint. A GPS and chart plotter or a device capable of generating waypoints must be installed for this option to display information.

  • Page 130: Steering Screen

    VESSEL MENU Steering Screen The "Steering" screen displays the engine RPM, the vessel speed, a bar graph indicating the direction of the steering ("PORT" or "STBD"), and a number displayed to indicate the relative position of the steering. A steering position sensor must be installed for this screen to display the steering direction and relative position.

  • Page 131: Depth Screen

    VESSEL MENU Depth Screen The "Depth" screen displays the depth of the water, the temperature of the water, and the speed of the vessel through the available sensor. The actual depth may be different from what is displayed and is dependent on the amount of offset that is programmed in the "Settings"...

  • Page 132: Full Screens

    FULL SCREENS Full Screens Features and Options The "Full Screens" menu displays large icon vessel and propulsion data in addition to "Tri Data" screens. Several screens show a minimum and maximum reference with an arrow directing your attention to the current value displayed within the screen.
  • Page 133 FULL SCREENS Clock Depth Speed Coolant temperature Oil temperature Seawater temperature Water pressure Oil pressure Trim Fuel flow Battery Fuel Speed Displays large numbers for the vessel speed through the available sensor, the peak Speed speed, and the peak RPM at speed.
  • Page 134 FULL SCREENS Coolant Temp Displays the engine coolant Coolant temperature in large numbers Temperature and on a bar graph. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 39290 Clock Displays the time in large 23:15 Clock numbers. Can be displayed as 24 hour or 12 hour. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 36702...
  • Page 135 FULL SCREENS Oil Press Displays the engine oil pressure Oil Pressure in large numbers and on a bar graph. [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] 39752 Water Press 15.2 Displays the engine water Water pressure in large numbers and Pressure on a bar graph.
  • Page 136 FULL SCREENS Estimates the amount of run time the engine accumulated since the last scheduled maintenance. Normal scheduled Maintenance maintenance for the engine is 100 hours. The maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance screen shows a bar graph approximating the amount of time remaining before a GEN.
  • Page 137 FULL SCREENS 1. While the "RPM" or "Speed" full screen is visible, press the "+" button to open the reset option. Speed 20.8 58.6 6120 PEAK RPM AT SPEED [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] [OPTION] MODE 36704 2. A pop‑up window will appear asking if the peak values should be reset ("Reset Peak Values?").

  • Page 138: Maintenance Screen

    FULL SCREENS Maintenance Screen Some 4‑Stroke power package models can estimate the amount of time the engine has run since the last scheduled maintenance. Normal scheduled maintenance for the engine is every 100 hours. The maintenance screen shows a bar graph approximating the amount of time remaining before a scheduled maintenance is required.
  • Page 139 FULL SCREENS 4. If the bar graph is not visible, the engine scheduled maintenance has passed 100 hours and the screen will change to "Perform Maintenance." Press "+" to begin the reset procedure. Maintenance Perform Maintenance GEN. MAINTENANCE [BACK] [RESET] MODE 50379 5.
  • Page 140 FULL SCREENS 6. After pressing the "–" button ("YES") to reset the scheduled maintenance screen, the bar graph will reset to 100 hours. Press the "–" to exit the "Maintenance" window and return to the main menu, or press "NEXT" to exit the maintenance screen to the next full screen, or press "MENU"...

  • Page 141: Favorite Screens

    FAVORITE SCREENS Favorites Screen Features and Options The "Favorites" is an optional feature that will show specific screens selected by the operator to be reviewed quickly. The favorites will remain on the screen for a specific amount of time. This time can be one second up to 30 seconds. Up to nine favorite screens can be selected from the "Propulsion"...
  • Page 142 FAVORITE SCREENS SELECTING A FAVORITE SCREEN 1. From the "Main Menu," press the "–" or "+" button to select either the "Propulsion," "Vessel," or "Full Screens" menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 42337 2. Press the "MODE" button to enter the selected menu. 3.
  • Page 143 FAVORITE SCREENS 4. Press the "–" button and the "+" button at the same time and hold the buttons in until the pop‑up window appears asking to add the screen to the favorites ("Add to Favorites?"). Peak Speed 2050 Add to Favorites ? Speed 12.7 Peak Speed...
  • Page 144 FAVORITE SCREENS 1. To change the favorites screen duration, go to the "Main Menu" and press the "–" or "+" button to highlight the "Settings" menu. Main Menu Propulsion / ST Vessel Favorites Alarms Settings MODE 33077 2. Press the "MODE" button to enter the "Settings" menu. 3.
  • Page 145 FAVORITE SCREENS 7. Press the "–" or "+" button to change the number of seconds. Screens SmartTow Generator Screen Sync Favorites Slide Exit [DOWN] [EDIT] [ UP ] MODE 33076 DELETING A FAVORITE 1. Select the screen that is to be deleted. 2.
  • Page 146 FAVORITE SCREENS 3. Press the "+" button to remove the screen from the "Favorites" menu. Press the "–" button to keep the screen as a favorite. 4. Press the "MODE" button to page through the menu to select a different screen, or press the "–" button to exit the menu and return to the "Main Menu."...

  • Page 147: Alarms Screen

    ALARMS Alarms Screen The "Alarms" screen will display two different fault screens. The screen displays the flashing triangle for system related faults followed by the fault descriptive short text with the fault number. Press the "+" to view the fault descriptive long text, and the recommended action to take.
  • Page 148 ALARMS 3. The first window will display a flashing triangle icon indicating there is a fault within the system. The window will quickly change to the descriptive text information. Flashing "AL" alarm Flashing warning icon Alarms "+" button to show System descriptive text [SHOW]...
  • Page 149 ALARMS 5. Press the "+" button to view the long descriptive text. Alarms STBD Sys Fault 57 <Ignition coil is not working properly> [ACTION] [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 36659 6. Press the "+" button to view the recommended action to take.
  • Page 150 ALARMS 7. Press the "MODE" button to view the next fault text. Alarms STBD Sys Fault 153 <Drive Lube Low> [MORE] [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] MODE 36665 8. Press the "+" button to view the long descriptive text. When the long descriptive text exceeds the screen capacity, several dots at the end of the screen text capacity will be visible.
  • Page 151 ALARMS 9. Press the "+" button to view the remaining long descriptive text. Alarms STBD Sys Fault 153 ..may cause damage.> [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] [ACTION] MODE 36668 10. Press the "+" button to view the recommended action to take.
  • Page 152 ALARMS EMISSION CONTROL ALARM WARNINGS WITH DESCRIPTIVE TEXT When a problem is detected with the emission control system, a pop‑up window with the "AL" flashing in the upper right‑hand corner, an engine icon in the upper left‑hand corner, "OBD Service Soon," and a large engine icon will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 153 ALARMS 1. The second flashing alarm display shows the engine OBD icon, the flashing "AL," and warning icon. Press the "+" button for more information. This screen gives a more detailed description of the fault. Alarms System [SHOW] [EXIT] MODE 30260 OBD icon Flashing "AL"...
  • Page 154 ALARMS 2. The screen displays the engine location, the system fault code number, and a description of the faulty component. Press the "+" button for more information. This screen gives a more detailed description of the fault. Alarms STB Sys Fault 115 <Engine Sensor>...

  • Page 155: Customer Assistance Information

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION Owner Service Assistance LOCAL REPAIR SERVICE If you need service for your Mercury Marine product, take it to your authorized dealer. Only authorized dealers have factory‑trained mechanics, special tools, equipment, and genuine Quicksilver parts and accessories. NOTE: Quicksilver parts and accessories are engineered and built by Mercury Marine specifically for Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives, inboards, and outboards.
  • Page 156 2. If your question, concern, or problem cannot be resolved by your dealership, please contact a Mercury Marine Service Office for assistance. Mercury Marine will work with you and your dealership to resolve all problems. The following information will be needed by Customer Service: •...

  • Page 157: Customer Service Literature

    W6250 West Pioneer Road P.O. Box 1939 Fond du Lac, WI 54935-1939 Outside the United States and Canada, contact the nearest Mercury Marine or Marine Power International Service Center for further information. When ordering be sure to: • List your product, model, year, and serial numbers.

  • Page 158: Ordering Literature

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION OTHER LANGUAGES To obtain an Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual in another language, contact the nearest Mercury Marine or Marine Power International Service Center for information. A list of part numbers for other languages is provided with your power package.
  • Page 159 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION Mercury Marine Submit the following Attn: Publications Department order form with payment W6250 West Pioneer Road P.O. Box 1939 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939 Ship To: (Copy this form and print or type–This is your shipping label)

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