Vessel Integration Panel (Vip) Overload Protection; Engine Guardian System - Mercury MerCruiser Diesel Inboard 2.8L Operation & Maintenance Manual

Vessel Integration Panel (VIP) Overload Protection

A vessel integration panel (VIP) is typically mounted in the engine compartment. The VIP contains three circuit breakers that
help protect system wiring.
a
b

Engine Guardian System

The Engine Guardian system monitors the critical sensors on the engine for any early indications of problems. Engine Guardian
is functional whenever your engine is operating, so you never have to be concerned about whether or not you are protected.
The system will respond to a problem by sounding the warning horn for six seconds and/or reducing engine power in order to
provide engine protection.
If Engine Guardian has been activated, reduce the engine speed. The problem will need to be identified and corrected. The
system must be reset before the engine will operate at higher speeds. Moving the throttle lever back to the idle position will
reset the Engine Guardian system. If the Engine Guardian system has determined the reset has not corrected the problem,
Engine Guardian will remain activated, limiting the throttle. The problem must be identified and corrected before Engine
Guardian will allow the engine to reach a normal operating RPM.
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Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
a - Helm circuit breaker (10 A)
b - Gear circuit breaker (15 A)
c - SIM/Vessel circuit breaker (10 A)
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