BRP I-Command Evinrude Etec Series User manual

User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT: This User’s Guide outlines the functionality and usage of the I-Command™ Integrated Perfor-
mance System. Before using the I-Command Digital gauge, first read and understand ALL of the supplied
product literature, as well as the boat’s user’s guide and outboard’s operator’s guide. This User’s Guide
should be stored onboard for reference.
The photographs, illustrations, and display screens used in this Guide might not depict actual models, figures,
data fields, equipment, or software versions, but are intended as representative views for reference only. The
continuing accuracy of this Guide cannot be guaranteed.
† NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association or its subsidiaries.
The following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.
BRP US Inc. / Outboard Engines Division
After Sales Support
P.O. Box 597
Sturtevant, WI 53177
Evinrude ®E-TEC ™
I-Command ™
Johnson ®
S.A.F.E. ™(Speed Adjusting Failsafe Electronics)
© 2008 BRP US Inc. All rights reserved.
TM, ® and the BRP logo are registered trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

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About This Guide
IMPORTANT: Read this User’s Guide carefully before
using the I-Command Digital gauge. This User’s
Guide should be kept onboard at all times during
operation.
Need Assistance?
For any questions regarding the boat or outboard
operation, please refer to the boat’s user’s guide, or
outboard’s operator’s guide for support information.
For questions or problems regarding the I-Command
Digital gauge, contact your dealer.
Dealers with questions should contact BRP Parts and
Accessories Technical Help.
IMPORTANT: This guide was written for 3.5 inch
I-Command Digital gauges with software version
1.5.0. Gauges with other software versions may have
features not documented in this guide. To view the
gauge software version, refer to “System Information”
on page 106.
1. I-Command Digital gauge software version information
WARNING
For your safety and the safety of others, follow
all safety warnings and recommendations
supplied with the boat and outboard. Do not
disregard any of the safety precautions and
instructions.
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System Info
LMF-400
Version 1.5.0
Build AZ622
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Basic Setup and Operation
Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Boat Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Engine Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Change Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Customizing Displays
Display Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Add New Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Customizing Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Lock Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Accessing a Locked Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Removing Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Page Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Pop-Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Stay-on Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Advanced Setup and Operation
Configure Fluid Level Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fuel and Fluid Level Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . 61
Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Configure Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Change Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Winterize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Reset Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Sonar Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Troubleshooting
Gauge Flashes Four Dashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Engine Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Evinrude E-TEC Engine Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Network Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Updating Gauge Software
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Reference Information
Abbreviation Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Abbreviations Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Product Warranty
Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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Installation

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Description
The I-Command™ Digital Integrated Performance System uses “plug and play” networking technology based
on NMEA 2000†data communications standards (National Marine Electronics Association). These standards
provide communications through a serial data network utilizing a Controller Area Network (CAN) integrated
circuit (IC). This network operates at 250 kb/second and allows multiple electronic devices to be connected
together on a common channel for easy information sharing. Multiple digital displays can be used to monitor
and broadcast equipment and engine data.
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10 60
20 50
30 40
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ENT PWR
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Denver
Dallas
PasoPaso
Houston Jacksonville
Memphis
Indianapolis
Chicago
Toronto
Quebec
NewYork
Winnipeg
Canada
United
States
N42°21,770’ W 87°49.7 15’ 2000 mi

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Instruments
Spacing of Instruments
The minimum distances between instruments on a panel should be as follows:
•3 13/16 (112 mm) center to center for 3 1/2 in. instruments
•3 1/4 in. (95.5 mm) center to center for 3 1/2 in. instruments to 2 in. instruments
•2 5/8 in. (77 mm) center to center for 2 in. instruments
Panel Thickness
Instruments can be mounted in panels up to 1 in. thick.
Hole Sizes
IMPORTANT: Check space behind panel to be sure adequate clearance for instruments exists before drilling
panel.
3 1/2 in. Multifunction Gauge
Cut 3 3/8 in. (99 mm) diameter hole in panel for 3 1/2 in. instruments.
Fastening to Panel
Insert instrument into panel hole. Install bracket and tighten nuts finger tight.

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Gauge Dimensions
3.34 in.
(85 mm)
2.20 in.
(56 mm)
2.87 in.
(72.9 mm)
0.71 in.
(18 mm)
3.81 in.
(96.9 mm)
1.95 in.
(49.5 mm)

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Warning Horn
Connect the yellow wire from the instrument to the black wire of the warning
horn. Connect the blue wire from the instrument to the red wire of the warning
horn. Each instrument should be installed with a warning horn. Mount each
warning horn in a protected area and so horn is audible for operator.
Navigation Lights (Optional)
Connecting the light wiring for the I-Command instrument to the boat’s naviga-
tion lights will provide instrument lighting if the instrument backlight setting is set
to lowest setting and the boat’s navigation lights are turned ON.
If desired, connect the white wire from the instrument to the switched positive
(B+) of the boat’s navigation lights and the black wire from the instrument to
ground (GND).
Single Engine Power Supply Harness:
Connect the red wire of the power supply harness to the purple switched B+
accessory wire of the ignition and trim/tilt wire harness. Connect the black wire
of the power harness to the black ground wire of the ignition and trim/tilt harness.
Multiple Engine Power Supply Harness:
Connect the purple wire(s) of the power supply harness to the purple switched B+ accessory wire of the igni-
tion and trim/tilt wire harness(s). Connect the black wire of the power harness to a black ground wire of the
ignition and trim/tilt harness. (Optional: connect the red wire of the power harness to a switched B+ power
supply of the boat.)
Warning Horn

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Network Devices
Also see the “Network Specification Diagram” on page 10.
Buss Length
The distance between any two points on the network must not exceed 100 meters (328 ft.).
Measure the distance from the Tee-connector to the last device at each end of the network. Device cable
lengths at the ends of the network must be included in the total network buss length calculation.
Devices
Devices may be installed in any order. When installing temperature, pressure and fluid level sensors, install
one device at a time. Configure the device, see “Advanced Setup and Operation” on page 57, then repeat this
process for each sensor device being installed.
Device Cable Lengths
•Must not exceed 6 meters (19 ft.) for single device cable lengths
•Must not exceed 78 meters (256 ft.) for total device cable lengths
Maximum Number of Devices
A maximum of 50 devices can be attached to a network.
IMPORTANT: There should be no “open” or unused network device connectors. Remove unused network
device connectors.

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Network Specification Diagram
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Device cables 6M (19 ft.)
maximum
Power supply
& Ground
connection
Terminator
100M (328 ft.)
Maximum Network
Buss Length
NMEA
2000®
Device
Terminator
NMEA
2000®
Device
NMEA
2000®
Device
6M (19 ft.)
maximum
Open Network
Connector
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Device Net-style Connectors
I-Command and NMEA 2000 networks use DeviceNet Micro-C type connec-
tors. These connectors use 12 mm threaded locking rings and are water-
proof when assembled properly. All DeviceNet Micro-C connectors are
compatible with the I-Command red network connectors.
Connectors with slighty different appearances supplied with I-Command or
NMEA 2000 devices should NOT affect network operation. Always check
pin and socket and locking ring configurations when installing connectors on
a network.
Use the I-Command Product Guide, P/N 764677, or a current Accessories
Parts Catalog (2008 or newer) to look up part numbers for I-Command net-
work connectors. See your dealer.
Connector Installation
Connectors have two configurations – Male (pins) and Female (sockets).
Lubricate all connector gaskets with Electrical Grease before assembly.
Connectors should assemble easily. Do not force connectors or locking
rings together.
If connectors do not match, an adapter cable may be available. See your
dealer.
I-Command Network Connectors
(DeviceNet-style Connectors)
DeviceNet Micro-C connectors offered by
other suppliers.

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Terminating Resistors
Terminating resistors are required for accurate network transmissions. Net-
works must be assembled with one terminator installed at each end of the
I-Command network. See the “Network Specification Diagram” on page 10.
Tee-Connectors and Buss Cables
Tee-connectors provide each device access to the network. Single Tee-con-
nectors have two buss connectors and one device connector. Double
Tee-connectors have two buss connectors and two device connectors. Net-
work devices must be connected to the device connector of the Tee-connec-
tor.
Tee-connectors can be installed at the end of a network. Connect a network
buss cable to one side and a terminator into the other.
Multiple Tee-connectors can be installed in the middle or the end of a net-
work. Use network buss cables to connect Tee-connectors or multiple
Tee-connectors. See the “Network Specification Diagram” on page 10.
BUSS
DEVICE
DEVICE
DEVICE
BUSS
1. Female terminating resistor (sockets)
2. Male terminating resistor (pins)
1. Device connector
2. Buss connector
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Mounting Connectors
When mounting connectors, pay attention to connector alignment. Some connectors may have different
mounting boss dimensions. If necessary, use an appropriate spacer behind the connector.
Mount connectors to a flat mounting surface with screws. Tighten screws by hand. Using a power driver can
over tighten screws and damage connectors.
Incorrect connector mounting can bend and damage the connectors resulting in a broken network connection.
INCORRECT INSTALLATION
CORRECT INSTALLATION
Flat mounting
surface
Bend in
connectors
Flat mounting
surface
Spacer
No spacer

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Network Setup
IMPORTANT: Set “ENGINE OPTIONS” on Evinrude E-TEC outboards
before power is applied to the I-Command Network.
Engine Options
Use Evinrude Diagnostics software to set “ENGINE OPTIONS”.
Settings include:
•Set multi engine identity (engine count and engine position)
•Calibrate trim sensor
•Water pressure transducer (ONLY if equipped with water pressure
transducer that is installed on engine block, P/N 5006214)
See your dealer if set “ENGINE OPTIONS” has not been completed.
Evinrude Diagnostics software, set engine
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Basic Setup and Operation

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Power Up
The displays and settings in this digital gauge are controlled by a five-button
keypad. The buttons are:
•UP and DOWN — Use to scroll through and select menu items
•MENU — Use to open basic menu to set up display pages
•PAGES / ENTER — Use to scroll forward through pages, and to select
menu items
•EXIT— Use to scroll backward through pages, close menus, and to
return to a previous page
Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Starting the engine is not required.
The Evinrude E-TEC welcome screen will appear or the Boat Setup menu
will appear.
1. When the Evinrude E-TEC welcome screen appears and the gauge con-
tinues to display a data page then the boat setup has already been com-
pleted. Go to “Information Displays” on page 20.
2. If the Boat setup screen is visible go to Boat Setup.
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Setup Menu
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Boat Setup
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Boat Setup
Engine and Fuel Tank Configuration
When the I-Command Digital gauge powers up for the first time, the screen
will show the Boat Setup menu.
Boat Setup must be complete before proceeding.
1. Press ENTER. Press the DOWN button to select the engine and tank
configuration for the boat.
2. Press ENTER to select configuration. The screen will then display Setting
Fuel Tank Size.
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Setup Menu
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Boat Setup
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1 Eng / 1 Tank
1 Eng / 2 Tanks
2 Eng / 1 Tank
2 Eng / 2 Tanks
3 Eng / 1 Tank
3 Eng / 3 Tanks
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Setting Fuel Tank Size
3. Press and hold the UP button to enter the fuel tank capacity. Use the
DOWN button if necessary to make additional adjustments.
4. Press ENTER to set the tank capacity. Repeat these steps for additional
fuel tanks.
Press the EXIT button twice to return to the tachometer page.
IMPORTANT: For user’s who prefer fuel capacity in LITERS – Enter fuel
capacity in U.S. gallons BEFORE changing units to liters.
Boat Setup is complete. Proceed to Information Displays.
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1 Eng / 1 Tank
1 Eng / 2 Tanks
2 Eng / 1 Tank
2 Eng / 2 Tanks
3 Eng / 1 Tank
3 Eng / 3 Tanks
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Setting Tank Size
0 gal
Press ENTER
when finished
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1 Eng / 1 Tank
1 Eng / 2 Tanks
2 Eng / 1 Tank
2 Eng / 2 Tanks
3 Eng / 1 Tank
3 Eng / 3 Tanks
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Setting Tank Size
100 gal
Press ENTER
when finished
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