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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product Registration............. 2 Key Fob Use Explanation............7 Information Sharing Agreement..........6 Important Information about Transporting Over Land..8 Mercury Theft Deterrent System (TDS) Premium with Connected Vessel..............6 Section 2 - Installation Theft Deterrent System Kit Installation (Key Fob)....10 Troubleshooting..............
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  • Page 5 Installation Details ............7 Product Registration ............2 Key Fob Use Explanation............7 Information Sharing Agreement..........6 Important Information about Transporting Over Mercury Theft Deterrent System (TDS) Premium with Land ................8 Connected Vessel..............6 90-8M0072763 JUNE 2012 Page 1...

  • Page 6: Theft Deterrent System-Premium Disclaimer

    Theft Deterrent System–Premium Disclaimer IMPORTANT: The Mercury TDS is an aid to the operation of the vessel. It is not intended for and should not be used for navigation purposes. The performance of the system can be affected by many factors including equipment failure, environmental conditions, improper installation, handling, and use.
  • Page 7 Section 1 - Important Information IMPORTANT: The password you create must be a minimum of eight (8) characters. The characters can be any combination of letters, numbers, or special characters; ! @ # $ % ^. 50257 90-8M0072763 JUNE 2012 Page 3...
  • Page 8 Section 1 - Important Information After clicking on Add Owner, the following window allows you to review the information. Click on Next Step. 50258 Page 4 90-8M0072763 JUNE 2012...
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT: After the Mercury theft deterrent system has been installed, the dealer has verified the system is functional, and the registration form has been submitted to Faria WatchDog Inc., the TDS must be completely disengaged from the battery. Faria WatchDog Inc. will not recognize the TDS registration activation unless the battery is completely disengaged and then reconnected after the registration has been submitted and acknowledged.

  • Page 10: Information Sharing Agreement

    The TDS‑Premium is a GPS tracking system with satellite communication. It provides the owner the opportunity to continuously monitor the location of the vessel. It integrates with the basic TDS and uses the key fob to control the operation mode of TDS‑Premium.

  • Page 11: Installation Details

    • When the key fob is not inserted into the docking station, the TDS‑Premium is armed (locked) and a virtual 152.4 m (500 ft) radius security fence around the last recorded GPS position is established. In this mode, vessel position reports are transmitted every four hours while the vessel remains inside the security fence radius.

  • Page 12: Important Information About Transporting Over Land

    When transportation over land is required, it is assumed the ignition key switch and key fob are removed. When the key fob is not installed into the docking station, the TDS‑Premium is armed (locked) and a virtual 152.4 m (500 ft) radius security fence around the last recorded GPS position is established.
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Theft Deterrent System Kit Installation (Key Fob)....10 Troubleshooting............. 13 Guidelines for Installing Harnesses....... 10 Theft Deterent System (TDS)–Premium Installation..... 14 Precautions for Wiring and Harnesses......10 Components Contained in Kit........14 Installing the Docking Station........10 TDS‑Premium Installation..........

  • Page 14: Theft Deterrent System Kit Installation (Key Fob)

    The docking station must not be closer than 102 mm (4 in.) from any device that produces electromagnetic interference (EMI), such as VHF radio and radar equipment. • The docking station must be installed within 1.2 m (4 ft) of the TDS module. The docking station harness cannot be extended. Refer to Wiring Connections. •...

  • Page 15: Installing The Tds Module

    Plug the existing 10 pin connector (located at the helm) into the junction box. Refer to the following wiring diagram. • Plug the 8 pin connector from the docking station into the 8 pin connector on the TDS wiring harness. Refer to the following wiring diagram.

  • Page 16: Boats Without 10 Pin Harness At The Helm

    Install the termination resistor into the junction box. Refer to the following wiring diagram. • Plug the 8 pin connector (from the TDS wiring harness) into the 8 pin connector from the docking station. Refer to the following wiring diagram.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    • Refer to the following wiring diagram for the proper wiring connections. Single engine without 10 pin harness at the helm Docking station TDS wiring harness Junction box Termination resistor SmartCraft 10 pin (one resistor) data harness (blue) Resistor (in‑line)

  • Page 18: Theft Deterent System (Tds)-Premium Installation

    IMPORTANT: Do not permanently mount any component of the theft deterrent system until advised to do so. IMPORTANT: CDS‑G3 must be used to display fault numbers and fault text when the TDS‑Premium has been properly configured into the SmartCraft network. CDS will only display fault numbers.
  • Page 19 Section 2 - Installation Locate an area under the deck of the vessel to mount the two antennas less than 3 m (9 ft) from the mobile transceiver unit (MTU). Use tape (not included) to temporarily retain the antennas to the underside of the deck. The antennas must have an unobstructed view of the sky, and cannot be closer than 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) to each other.

  • Page 20: Cable And Harness Connection Diagram

    Section 2 - Installation Cable and Harness Connection Diagram 49870 Mobile transceiver unit (MTU) Iridium satellite antenna GPS antenna User interface Power harness SmartCraft harness 5 amp fuse Battery Junction box System Check When the power harness is connected to a battery source with the user interface connected, the display on the interface should show COMM or no COMM.
  • Page 21 Section 2 - Installation NOTE: The initial communication with the satellite may take a few minutes to complete the linking of the antenna with the satellite. COMM no COMM Status button MODE button Help button COMM COMM 49850 Press the S button to enter the status mode. Press the MODE button to page through seven displays.
  • Page 22 A display of 1234 indicates the battery voltage is 12.34 volts. Battery voltage 12.34 Main battery 1234 MAIN 49854 Backup battery voltage: A backup battery cannot be incorporated into this version of the TDS. The display shows the main battery information. Battery voltage 12.34 Backup battery 1234 BACK 49855 When the theft deterrent system is armed (locked) the display will show ALS LCKD.

  • Page 23: Securing The Theft Deterrent System (Tds)-Premium

    Faria WatchDog Inc. with an acknowledgement return e‑mail, the Mercury theft deterrent system must be completely disengaged from the battery. Faria WatchDog Inc. will not recognize the TDS registration activation unless the battery is completely disengaged for more than 30 seconds and then reconnected.
  • Page 24 Section 2 - Installation Notes: Page 20 90-8M0072763 JUNE 2012...
  • Page 25 Section 3 - Online Tracking Section 3 - Online Tracking Table of Contents Online Tracking Account Log‑in........... 22 View Logs..............27 Mercury TDS Manager............23 Alert History ............28 Boat View............... 23 GeoFence History ..........28 Information (Vessel Information)........25 Engine Log ............

  • Page 26: Online Tracking Account Log-In

    Go to the Mercury Marine consumer site http://www.mercmarine.com. Click on Gauges and Control and open the Miscellaneous Accessories. Go to the drop‑down menu and select Mercury TDS–Premium. The link will go to http://www.mercurytdsconnectedvessel.com. Save this site to your favorites for quick access in the future.

  • Page 27: Mercury Tds Manager

    Boat View After logging into the website, Mercury TDS Manager default page will appear. Boat View is an overhead view of the vessel's last position. This page has attributes that can be modified to change the appearance of the page. Click on the Boat View or Location icon to return to this default page.
  • Page 28 Section 3 - Online Tracking Geofences: After creating one or several Geofence boundaries, they can be made invisible by removing the checkmark in the Show Geofence. Geofence is turned on by default. Date range Direction Arrows Refresh View View Waypoints Show Geofences 49907 Waypoint Icons: The vessel’s current and past locations are marked with different color teardrop shape waypoint icons.

  • Page 29: Information (Vessel Information)

    Status Bar: The right‑hand column of the window shows a quick reference of the vessel’s current statistics. Battery voltage, current state of the TDS, engine RPM, and engine hours are displayed. Above the engine RPM is a date/time stamp when the information was uploaded to the website.

  • Page 30: Follow Boat

    Iridium satellite server responds and then the text will switch to Wait for System. Wait for System indicates the web server has sent a command for a status update to the data center and to the TDS. Wait for System remains visible until the web server receives acknowledgment the TDS has received the request for status update.

  • Page 31: View Logs

    Section 3 - Online Tracking • After the browser receives the signal from the server that the acknowledgment has been received, the icon changes text and color. System Ack 50274 • After the browser receives the signal from the server and the status position report has been received, the icon stays green and changes the text.

  • Page 32: Alert History

    Click on the Alert History icon to review data the TDS has uploaded into the website. The information will include the date and time the alert was set, latitude and longitude, the type of alert, the date and time the alert was cleared, and how long the TDS was in the alert state.

  • Page 33: Engine Log

    Fault Log Click on the Fault Log icon to review data the TDS has uploaded into the website. The information will include the date and time the engine had a fault, alert text that was created, and the date and time the faults were cleared. Vessels with multiple engines will show information windows for each engine.
  • Page 34 Section 3 - Online Tracking Notes: Page 30 90-8M0072763 JUNE 2012...
  • Page 35 Section 4 - Custom Border Configuration (GeoFence) Section 4 - Custom Border Configuration (GeoFence) Table of Contents GeoFence Manager.............. 32 Edit, Rename, or Delete a GeoFence........34 Creating a Fence ............33 90-8M0072763 JUNE 2012 Page 31...

  • Page 36: Geofence Manager

    Section 4 - Custom Border Configuration (GeoFence) GeoFence Manager The Mercury TDS‑Premium with Connected Vessel GeoFence manager feature allows you to create virtual boundaries. The boundary latitude and longitude waypoints create a GeoFence that allows you to view the instances the vessel enters or exits this virtual boundary.

  • Page 37: Creating A Fence

    Section 4 - Custom Border Configuration (GeoFence) Creating a Fence Click on Add New GeoFence. 50041 GeoFence name and type Add New GeoFence A column will open to the left of the map. Enter a name for the fence. Select the type of fence you will create: Containment or Hazard. •...

  • Page 38: Edit, Rename, Or Delete A Geofence

    Section 4 - Custom Border Configuration (GeoFence) • Clicking on the blue waypoint will delete that marker. 50057 When the fence is finished, click on the Save GeoFence icon. To refresh the screen, click on the GeoFence Manager drop‑down. Edit, Rename, or Delete a GeoFence Open the GeoFence Manager from the View drop‑down.
  • Page 39 Section 5 - Alert Configuration Section 5 - Alert Configuration Table of Contents Alert Address Configuration..........36 Help Button................38 Alert Definition Matrix............36 Help Button Function ............ 38 90-8M0072763 JUNE 2012 Page 35...

  • Page 40: Alert Address Configuration

    Alert Notifications Where Type of Alert Why Initiated Message Sent Where Recorded Initiated Attention: Mercury TDS Input battery voltage is less Premium reports the boat has Low Battery Alert Log than 11.6 V. detected a low battery condition on (date and time)

  • Page 41: Section 5 - Alert Configuration

    (website page under System is active and vessel construction at the time of has moved outside of Security New TDS this printing) Fence. TDS recognizes no Security Field No message Reporting rate returns to change in position for 15 Established...

  • Page 42: Help Button

    Type of Description of Where How Activated Message Sent Assistance Action Recorded Attention: Mercury TDS Premium reports Emergency Press and hold the H the boat has detected Assistance Emergency notification button for six seconds Requested on (date, time latitude, Assistance...
  • Page 43 Section 5 - Alert Configuration IMPORTANT: HELP RECV does not indicate the addresses in the Alert List have been notified. It does not indicate a connection has been made with any individual. In the case of an emergency, contact the United States Coast Guard on channel 16 on your VHF radio.
  • Page 44 Section 5 - Alert Configuration Notes: Page 40 90-8M0072763 JUNE 2012...
  • Page 45 Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Notes Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Notes Table of Contents FAQ Mercury TDS Premium..........42 Notes:................... 44 90-8M0072763 JUNE 2012 Page 41...
  • Page 46 • You may also incur additional charges if you trailer your boat for long distances when the TDS is locked. • There may be insurance premium savings available on your boat insurance policy. Contact your agent to discuss this possible savings when purchasing and installing the Mercury Theft Deterrent System Premium.
  • Page 47 Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Notes 12. How long will it take to activate my system after I have completed my registration? • The system will be connected within 24 hours after the completion of the registration. The system looks for the power to be connected once the registration is complete.

  • Page 48: Notes

    Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Notes Notes: Important Numbers Theft deterrent system serial number Vessel hull identification Drive Transom Engine Selling dealer Sales person Insurance company Satellite phone Towing service Coast Guard Police Important Names Vessel Owner Captain Mechanic Selling dealer...

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