Instrumentation; Vesselview; Smartcraft Digital Instruments - Mercury MerCruiser Diesel Inboard 2.8L Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Before each use, inspect the lanyard cord to ensure that it is in good working condition and that there are no breaks, cuts, or
wear to the cord. Check that the clips on the ends of the cord are in good condition. Replace any damaged or worn lanyard
cords.

Instrumentation

VesselView

There are several VesselView products available. VesselView will display all engine information, fault codes, vessel
information, basic navigation data, and system information. When an operating system error or failure occurs, VesselView
displays an alarm message.
VesselView may also be connected to other vessel systems such as GPS, generators, and chartplotters. This vessel
integration allows the operator to monitor and control a wide range of vessel systems from a single display.
Refer to the VesselView operator's manual for more information.

SmartCraft Digital Instruments

The SmartCraft instrument package augments the VesselView display. The instrument package may include:
• Tachometer
• Speedometer
• Engine coolant temperature
• Engine oil pressure
• Battery voltage
• Fuel consumption
• Engine operating hours
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The SmartCraft instrument package also aids in identifying fault codes associated with the engine audio warning system. The
SmartCraft instrument package displays critical engine alarm data and other potential problems on its LCD display.
For basic operation information on the SmartCraft instrument package and for details on the warning functions monitored by the
system, refer to the manual provided with your gauge package.
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VesselView

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SmartCraft tachometer and speedometer
a - Tachometer
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b - Speedometer
c - LCD display
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