Mercury Active Trim Specification sheet

Operation and Installation
Manual
© 2016 Mercury Marine Active Trim
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Welcome
You have selected one of the finest marine power accessories available. It
incorporates numerous design features to ensure operating ease and durability.
This manual contains specific instructions for using and maintaining your
product. We suggest that this manual remain with the product for ready
reference whenever you are on the water.
Thank you for purchasing one of our products. We sincerely hope your boating
will be pleasant!
Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Read This Manual Thoroughly
IMPORTANT: If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact your
dealer. Your dealer can also provide a demonstration of operating procedures.
Warranty Information
Mercury Precision parts and accessories have a standard limited warranty of
one year.
Mercury gauges, controls, and rigging components—if installed on the boat at
the same time as the engine—will have a standard limited warranty equal to
that of the engine (if built after 5/1/2007). If purchased separately, Mercury
gauges, controls, and rigging components will have a standard limited warranty
of one year.
For details concerning the one year Mercury Precision, SmartCraft, and
Quicksilver Part and Accessories Limited Warranty, refer to the Mercury
Precision Parts Accessories Guide or contact your local authorized Mercury
Marine dealer.
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trademark of Brunswick Corporation. Mercury Product Protection is a registered
service mark of Brunswick Corporation.
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Important Information
Electrical Safety Requirements........................................................................... 1
Operation
Introduction to Active Trim.................................................................................. 2
Active Trim Keypad............................................................................................. 3
Active Trim Operation......................................................................................... 4
Adjustable Profiles.............................................................................................. 5
Selecting the Correct Profile............................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting
Red Status Light Fault Codes............................................................................. 9
Owner Service Assistance
Service Assistance........................................................................................... 10
Installation
Active Trim Kit Contents................................................................................... 12
Installation Notes.............................................................................................. 15
Keypad Installation........................................................................................... 16
Vessel Control Module (VCM) Installation........................................................ 17
Harness Connections....................................................................................... 18
Trim Profiles Overview...................................................................................... 32
Setup and Configuration................................................................................... 33
CDS G3 Setup.................................................................................................. 35
Templates......................................................................................................... 37
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Electrical Safety Requirements
! WARNING
This unit has not been assessed as a safety component and is not to be
relied upon as a safety device.
SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT: Always refer to the Operation and Maintenance manual included
with each engine for fuse holder location, fuse rating, and electrical system
overload protection.
This equipment is only intended for connection to 9–16 VDC, low voltage,
electrical systems of boats or similar marine vessels. Do not connect this
equipment to any circuit rated in excess of 16 VAC (RMS), 22.6 VPK, or 35
VDC, and only connect to boat electrical systems powered by batteries or
alternators or otherwise only to circuits separated from main voltages by at
least double or reinforced insulation.
This product must not be installed in a manner inconsistent with the
recommended procedures set forth in the installation instructions included
herein. Improper removal or installation of the product can cause injury or
damage to the vessel or engine components.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Always refer to the installation manual included with each engine for battery
specifications and battery installation procedures.
Electrical rating 9–16 VDC
Maximum fuse size Mechanical: 15 A DTS: 5 A
Maximum rate input current 300 mA
IP rating IP4X
Environmental conditions
Altitude < 3000 m (9842 ft)
Operating temperature –20–60 °C (–4–140 °F)
Overvoltage Category 1
For use in pollution degree 4 (outdoor use)
IP rating IP4X
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Introduction to Active Trim
Active Trim is Mercury Marine’s patented GPS‑based automatic trim system.
This intuitive, hands‑free system continually adjusts engine or drive trim for
changes in operating conditions to improve performance, fuel economy, and
ease of operation. It responds to boat maneuvers with precision and delivers a
better overall driving experience. No knowledge of trimming an engine or drive
is needed to take advantage of Active Trim.
• As the boat accelerates, the engine or drive will trim out.
• As the boat decelerates, for example, while making a turn, the engine or
drive will trim in.
• Active Trim can be overridden at anytime by using the regular, manual
trim buttons.
• Active Trim allows the boat operator to compensate for changes in boat
load, driver preferences, and weather conditions while maintaining full
automatic control.
HOW IT WORKS
The Active Trim system has four modes of operation:
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1. Idle Speeds
Maintains the existing trim position.
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2. Acceleration (hole shot)
Tucks the engine or drive under to minimize bow
rise and improve time‑to‑plane.
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3. Planing Speeds
Progressively trims the engine or drive based on
GPS speed to maintain the most efficient
running attitude.
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4. Override
When the boat operator uses manual trim, the
Active Trim system is immediately overridden,
returning full control to the operator.
At boat startup, Active Trim resumes the on/off state from the previous shut
down. For example, if Active Trim was on at the previous shut down, it will be
on at the next startup.
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BUILT-IN GPS
This device includes a built‑in GPS antenna used to determine vessel speed.
The GPS has three start‑up modes:
• Cold Start ‑ If vessel battery power was turned off (using a battery switch),
GPS will take 30–60 seconds to acquire a signal.
• Warm Start ‑ If vessel battery power has been maintained since last
shutdown, GPS will acquire a signal in approximately 30 seconds.
• Hot Start ‑ If the vessel has been keyed off for less than eight hours, the
GPS will acquire a signal in less than 10 seconds.
The Active Trim system will not automatically control trim until the GPS unit has
acquired a signal. The system status light flashing red may indicate that no
GPS signal has been acquired.
Active Trim Keypad
NOTE: Refer to the engine's Operation and Maintenance manual for important
information about the product's starting procedure and the standard power trim
system before attempting to operate the Active Trim system.
The relative angle of the boat bottom to the water when the vessel is on plane
affects acceleration, top speed, fuel economy, handling, and operation in rough
or choppy water.
a - ON/RESUME button and system status light
b - OFF button
c - Trim profile indicator: Indicates the adjustable profile currently engaged.
If any of these lights are flashing, the system is in setup mode (refer to
Setup and Configuration).
d - Trim profile adjust Up Arrow: Changes the adjustable trim profile to a
more aggressive trim curve (more trim angle at a lower boat speed).
e - Trim profile adjust Down Arrow: Changes the adjustable trim profile to
a less aggressive trim curve (less trim angle at a lower boat speed).
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SYSTEM STATUS LIGHT
• A constant amber light indicates that the system is working normally.
• A flashing amber light indicates that the Active Trim system is not
controlling trim (user override). Press the ON/RESUME button to resume
Active Trim control.
• A flashing red light indicates a problem with the system. Refer to
Troubleshooting.
Active Trim Operation
• Active Trim automatically controls trim to maintain the optimum engine or
drive position based on engine RPM and boat speed.
• Active Trim progressively trims out the engine or drive to maintain an
efficient running attitude.
• The operator can always override the Active Trim system with the panel
mounted or control handle trim position switch. A flashing amber light on
the ON/RESUME button indicates that an override has occurred. Press
the ON/RESUME button to resume Active Trim operation.
• Active Trim will maintain the last known trim position when operating at
speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Operation above 80 km/h (50 mph) may require trim adjustments using
the panel mounted or control handle trim position switch.
• Active Trim will gradually return the engine or drive to the down position
during deceleration.
• Active Trim will only function when the engine or drive is in the normal trim
range. Refer to Trailer Position and Active Trim.
NOTE: When paired with a SmartCraft gauge with an available ECO mode
screen, the Active Trim system will override any ECO mode request.
RESUME FUNCTIONALITY
If the boat operator overrides the Active Trim system at planing speeds using
the trim button, or exceeds 80 km/h (50 mph), the system will stop controlling
the trim. Active Trim will resume automatically under the following conditions:
• Override occurred above 80 km/h (50 mph) and the boat operator then
decelerates to below 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Override occurred above 80% of the rated engine RPM and the boat
operator then decelerates to below 80% of the rated engine RPM.
• Override occurred in the cruising speed range and then the boat operator
decelerates to idle. Active Trim will become active on the next
acceleration.
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