Active Alarms - Mercury 71712 Operation Manual

Section 1 - DTS Controls and Features
1. Number of Engines: The number of engines must be selected for important information to be displayed such as gear
position or faults that will pop up on the display. ERCs can be purchased already programed with the number of engines on
the vessel. For multiple helm vessels; each ERC display configuration must have the same number of engines selected at
each helm station.
2.
Helm Selection: The helm number must be different at each helm location. This is important so that each helm has a
different address identifying the ERC and its location.
3.
Active Trim Popup: Turn this feature on if you want to be notified if there is a change to the trim position.
4. Region: There are five regions available ‑ Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Select the region where the boat
will be operated.
5. Language: There are 23 languages available. The selected language will show the primary language spelling and the local
native language spelling.
6. Wi‑Fi: The ERC is its' own wireless network and the purpose of the network is to update the ERC display through Wi‑Fi.
The Wi‑Fi area is where you will find the network name and password to access the ERC network. You must be familiar
with the Wi‑Fi address to enter the network password. You can also regenerate a password if necessary. Refer to
Updating Through Wi‑Fi.
7. Software Update: Software Update is where you go if you are updating the display through a USB flash drive. Selecting
software update will display the files present on the USB flash drive. Select the update file and the update will begin. Refer
to Updating Through USB Drive.
8.
About: Listed here will be the product name and the software version currently being used. Refer to About.

Active Alarms

Active Alarms only shows alarms which are currently active. When an alarm is active, the hazard symbol will be displayed in
the menu list. A hazard symbol icon will also be displayed on all activities such as Helm Transfer, Cruise, and Active Trim.
Use the selection buttons to highlight the alarm you want to review and press ENTER. The fault number and location will be
listed along with short text description of the fault. Press ENTER to see more text information about the alarm. Press Enter to
exit the alarm.
NOTE: Some faults can be reset by cycling the key OFF and then ON .
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