Mercury MercMonitor User manual

© 2018 Mercury Marine MercMonitor
8M0147199 618 eng

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General Information
Basic Operation and Features............................................................................ 1
MercMonitor Gateway Models Description......................................................... 3
MercMonitor Gateway Protocol Acceptance Description.................................... 7
Connection to a Non‑SmartCraft Network........................................................ 10
Automatic Engine Detection Feature................................................................ 10
Alarm Warnings................................................................................................ 11
Identifying and Using the Screen Categories................................................... 16
Full Screens
Full Screens Features and Options ................................................................. 18
Maintenance Screen......................................................................................... 23
Propulsion Menu
Using Propulsion Screens ............................................................................... 26
Available Propulsion Screens .......................................................................... 26
Troll Control...................................................................................................... 31
Water Screen.................................................................................................... 33
Oil Information.................................................................................................. 34
Oil Level............................................................................................................ 34
Peak Speed...................................................................................................... 35
Fuel Pressure................................................................................................... 36
RPM Synchronize............................................................................................. 37
Fuel Used ........................................................................................................ 37
Double Screen.................................................................................................. 38
Analog Tachometer.......................................................................................... 39
Analog Speedometer........................................................................................ 39
Volts/Hours....................................................................................................... 40
Boost Pressure................................................................................................. 40
Trim Synchronize.............................................................................................. 41
Trim Screen...................................................................................................... 41
Trim/Tab........................................................................................................... 42
Smart Tow........................................................................................................ 42
Active Trim........................................................................................................ 49
Sport Exhaust................................................................................................... 54
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Vessel Menu
Using the Vessel Screens................................................................................. 56
Available Vessel Screens................................................................................. 56
Trip Data........................................................................................................... 59
Generator..........................................................................................................62
Range............................................................................................................... 62
Trim...................................................................................................................64
Tanks................................................................................................................ 64
Tabs.................................................................................................................. 65
GPS.................................................................................................................. 66
To Waypoint......................................................................................................66
Steering............................................................................................................ 67
Depth................................................................................................................ 68
Favorite Screens
Favorites Screen Features and Options........................................................... 69
Alarms
Alarms Screen.................................................................................................. 73
Settings
Using the Light/Contrast Menu Options ........................................................... 80
Units..................................................................................................................87
Screens.............................................................................................................88
Turning the Screens On.................................................................................... 89
Trim...................................................................................................................97
Tanks................................................................................................................ 99
Alarms.............................................................................................................107
External Sensors............................................................................................ 109
Offsets............................................................................................................ 111
Clock............................................................................................................... 113
Smart Tow...................................................................................................... 115
Active Trim...................................................................................................... 118
System............................................................................................................ 120
Gateway..........................................................................................................124
Help................................................................................................................ 127
Universal Faults.............................................................................................. 129
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Customer Assistance Information
Service Information......................................................................................... 132
Customer Service Literature........................................................................... 134
Ordering Literature.......................................................................................... 134
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Basic Operation and Features
IMPORTANT: MercMonitor can be assimilated into many different power
package configurations; from a single engine low horsepower outboard motor,
to a multiengine multistation digital throttle and shift vessel. There may be
some gauge features, displays, operations, and warnings that will not be
applicable for your power package. Some screens can be turned on, but will
not show any changes to the display. See your selling dealer for an explanation
of what information your power package can display.
Power up: After the ignition is turned on, the splash screen will display the
name of the gauge, the level of the gauge, the image, and the version of the
software for approximately two seconds.
NOTE: The contents of the splash screen will change based on the level of
gauge purchased.
Example of a level 3 gauge
a - Name of gauge
b - Level of gauge
c - Image
d - Version of software
Lights: Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the gauge.
Buttons: The "MODE" button is used for selecting information screens. The "+"
and "–" buttons are used for setting engine speed for cruise control, launch
control, and setting gauge calibrations. To return to the previous screen, hold
the "MODE" button down for three to five seconds.
Cruise control: Sets and controls the speed of the engine for cruising.
Launch control: Controls the speed of acceleration from idle to cruise speed.
MODE
MERCURY
Smart Tow Pro
Level X VX.XX
a
b
c
d
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Engine Guardian System: Monitors the critical sensors on the engine for any
early indication of problems. The system will respond to a problem by reducing
engine speed and alerting the operator to a potentially damaging situation.
Warning system: The system sounds the warning horn and displays the
warning "AL" in the right corner of the "Main Menu" screen. The alarm screen
will pop up with the "AL" in the upper right side of the screen and an alarm
information in the middle of the screen. For alarms with descriptive text, press
the "+" button for more information.
IMPORTANT: Optional sensors such as depth, fuel, paddle wheel, and steering
angle, should always be connected to the starboard engine when using
SmartCraft gauges version 4.0 or later.
SYSTEM CHECK
• The system check screen will appear after the splash screen. This option
must be enabled to view it. Depending on the installed power package,
the system check screen will display the overall condition of the battery
and a few other sensor conditions that are important for that power
package. The component description will be displayed on the left side of
the monitor, its corresponding icon will be off‑center right, an icon in
motion to the right will indicate what is being checked. When the
component checks good, the icon in motion will change to "OK." If the
system check identifies a problem, the icon in motion will change to a
warning icon. You can bypass the system check by pressing the "MODE"
button to skip the check.
a - Component description
b - Corresponding icon
c - System check OK
d - System check warning
icon
e - Icon in motion
• After the system check is completed and no problem is identified, the
monitor screen reverts to the last screen that was visible before the key
switch was turned off. If a problem was identified, the alarm screen will be
displayed. Refer to Alarm Warnings.
MODE
Sys Check
Battery
[ SKIP ]
Oil Psi
Water Psi
Water Temp
OK
OK
!
30266
a
b
c
d
e
Maintenance
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PRODUCTS WITH EMISSIONS CONTROL
After the ignition is turned on, the splash screen will display the name of the
gauge, the level of the gauge, and the version of the software for approximately
two seconds. In the upper left‑hand corner of the display, a small engine icon
will also be visible. The icon is an indicator that the power package has
emissions control onboard diagnostics, also known as OBD. The icon will only
be seen during the key up process unless a system fault is detected. When an
OBD fault is detected, the OBD icon will be displayed in the upper left‑hand
corner on all system screens.
30258
OBD icon
MercMonitor Gateway Models Description
There are four MercMonitor Gateway gauge models available. All versions of
the MercMonitor will display only one engine. All versions are capable of
transmitting the engine data via NMEA 2000 (N2K); however, a Data Level 3
version will transmit up to four engines of N2K data.
• MercMonitor Base Model (Data Level 1) with eight NMEA 2000 gateway
in/out features
• MercMonitor RPM Smart Tow (Data Level 2) with 19 NMEA 2000
gateway in/out features
• MercMonitor Premier Kit (Data Level 3) with 23 NMEA 2000 gateway
in/out features
• MercMonitor Smart Tow Pro Kit (Data Level 3) with 23 NMEA 2000
gateway in/out features includes a GPS puck in the kit for accurate speed
based Smart Tow function
NOTE: Each of the above models incorporates the use of NMEA 2000 and
J1939 software interface that allows or controls access to other manufacturers
programs if available. Be sure to check with the manufacture for detailed
information on the features they offer.
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Level 1—Base Model (single engine, NMEA 2000 support selectable)
NMEA 2000 and J1939 in/out
supported
RPM
Voltage
Oil pressure
Coolant temperature
Fuel tank level percent
NMEA 2000 only in/out supported
Fluid level percent (fuel 2, oil, water,
waste)
Trim position
Water pressure
Check engine alarm
IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939 alarm
data is limited. Refer to the MercMonitor
display for descriptive fault text.
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Level 2—RPM Smart Tow Model (single engine, NMEA 2000 support
selectable)
NMEA 2000 and J1939 in/out
supported
RPM
Voltage
Oil pressure
Coolant temperature
Fuel tank level percent
Fuel flow
Engine hours
Boost pressure
Oil temperature
NMEA 2000 only in/out supported
Fluid level percent (fuel 2, oil, water,
waste)
Trim position
Water pressure
Check engine alarm
IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939
alarm data is limited. Refer to the
MercMonitor display for descriptive
fault text.
Tabs
GPS speed/COG/latitude, longitude
(in only)
Depth
Seawater temperature
Paddle wheel speed
Pitot speed
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Level 3—Smart Tow Pro Model with GPS puck (four or fewer engines, NMEA
2000 support selectable)
NMEA 2000 and J1939 in/out
supported
RPM
Voltage
Oil pressure
Coolant temperature
Fuel tank level percent
Fuel flow
Engine hours
Boost pressure
Oil temperature
NMEA 2000 in/out supported (only)
Fluid level percent (fuel 2, oil, water,
waste)
Trim position
Water pressure
Check engine alarm
IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939
alarm data is limited. Refer to the
MercMonitor display for descriptive
fault text.
Tabs
GPS speed/COG/latitude, longitude
(in only)
Depth
Seawater temperature
Paddle wheel speed
Pitot speed
Rudder angle
Gear pressure (Mercury Diesel)
Gear temperature (Mercury Diesel)
Fuel pressure
Capacity (English or metric)
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Level 3—Gateway Premier (four or fewer engines, NMEA 2000 support
selectable) (includes RPM Smart Tow)
NMEA 2000 and J1939 in/out
supported
RPM
Voltage
Oil pressure
Coolant temperature
Fuel tank level percent
Fuel flow
Engine hours
Boost pressure
Oil temperature
NMEA 2000 in/out supported (only)
Fluid level percent (fuel 2, oil, water,
waste)
Trim position
Water pressure
Check engine alarm
IMPORTANT: NMEA 2000/J1939
alarm data is limited. Refer to the
MercMonitor display for descriptive
fault text.
Tabs
GPS speed/COG/latitude, longitude
(in only)
Depth
Seawater temperature
Paddle wheel speed
Pitot speed
Rudder angle
Gear pressure (Mercury Diesel)
Gear temperature (Mercury Diesel)
Fuel pressure
Capacity (English or metric)
MercMonitor Gateway Protocol Acceptance Description
Gateway is a software interface that allows or controls access to other
programs through a NMEA 2000 or J1939 protocol; a backbone for
communication to share information. The software is capable of transmitting
(TX) information to, and receiving (RX) information from various parameter
group number (PGN) products.
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Gateway Modes
Transmit (TX) Receive (RX)
Transmits engine data to NMEA 2000/J1939
compatible display devices.
Receives data from NMEA
2000/J1939 compatible
engines.
Base and RPM Smart Tow models require one
MercMonitor per engine.
Each engine requires its
own MercMonitor
regardless of the model
(base, RPM Smart Tow,
Smart Tow Pro, Gateway
Premier).
Gateway Premier and Smart Tow Pro models
require only one MercMonitor per vessel to
transmit multiengine data to multifunction
displays (MFD) through the NMEA 2000/J1939
protocol.
The MercMonitor will display one engine only
regardless of the model (base, RPM Smart Tow,
Smart Tow Pro, Gateway Premier).
Mercury Engine Data to NMEA 2000 Capable Products
Signal PGN Name NMEA 2000 PGN Mode
Rated RPM Engine Parameter Static 127498/0x1F20A RX/TX
Coolant Pressure Engine Parameters Rapid
Dynamic 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX
Speed Over Water Speed 128259/0x1F503 RX/TX
RPM Engine Parameters Rapid
Update 127488/0x1F200 RX/TX
Voltage Engine Parameters Rapid
Dynamic 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX
Coolant Temperature Engine Parameters Rapid
Dynamic 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX
Fuel Pressure Engine Parameters Rapid
Dynamic 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX
Fuel Level Fluid Level 127505/0x1F211 RX/TX
Fuel Tank Size Fluid Level 127505/0x1F211 RX/TX
Fuel Flow Engine Parameters Rapid
Dynamic 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX
Oil Pressure Engine Parameters Rapid
Dynamic 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX
Oil Temperature Engine Parameters Rapid
Dynamic 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX
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Mercury Engine Data to NMEA 2000 Capable Products
Signal PGN Name NMEA 2000 PGN Mode
Gear Temp Transmission Dynamic 127493/0x1F205 RX/TX
Gear Pressure Transmission Dynamic 127493/0x1F205 RX/TX
Boost Pressure Engine Parameters Rapid
Update 127488/0x1F200 RX/TX
Trim position Engine Parameters Rapid
Update 127488/0x1F200 RX/TX
Rudder Angle Rudder 127245/0x1F10D RX/TX
Depth Depth 128267/0x1F50B RX/TX
Depth Offset Depth 128267/0x1F50B RX/TX
Seawater Temp Environmental Parameters 130310/0x1FD06 RX/TX
Engine hours Engine Parameters Rapid
Dynamic 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX
Manufacturer ID Address Claim (0 x 90 =
Mercury) 060928/0xEE00 RX/TX
Alarm data Check Engine 127489/0x1F201 RX/TX
Tabs Small Craft Status 130576/0x1FE10 RX/TX
Course over Ground COG and SOG Rapid
Update 129026/0x9F802 RX
Speed over Ground COG and SOG Rapid
Update 129026/0x9F802 RX
GPS Position Position Rapid Update 129025/0x1F801 RX
Battery Battery Status 127508/0x1F214 RX/TX
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Mercury Engine Data to J1939 Capable Products
Signal PGN Name J1939 PGN Mode
RPM Electronic Engine
Controller #1 61444/0xF004 TX
Voltage Vehicle Electrical Power 65271/0xFEF7 TX
Coolant Temperature Engine Temperature #1 65262/0xFEEE TX
Fuel Level Dash Display 65276/0xFEFC TX
Fuel Consumption Fuel Economy (Liquid) 65266/0xFEF2 TX
Fuel Flow Fuel Economy (Liquid) 65266/0xFEF2 TX
Oil Pressure Engine Fluid Level/Press
#1 65263/0xFEEF TX
Boost Pressure Inlet/Exhaust Conditions 65270/0xFEF6 TX
Engine hours Total Engine Hours 65253/0xFEE5 TX
Manufacturer ID Address Claim (0 x 90 =
Mercury) 61182/0xEEFE TX
Alarm data
(Diagnostic message
supported)
Check Engine 65226/0xFECA TX
Line‑Line AC RMS Volt Generator Set Average 65030/0xFE06 RX/TX
AC RMS Frequency Generator Set Average 65030/0xFE06 RX/TX
Connection to a Non‑SmartCraft Network
The use of the MercMonitor on a non‑SmartCraft network application requires
the MercMonitor gateway set to "Receive." Failure to set the gateway to
"Receive" will cause numerous faults to appear that cannot be resolved.
Changing the gateway to "Receive" will clear the faults. The menu path to set
the gateway to "Receive" is: "Main Menu," > "Settings," > "Gateway," >
"Gateway."
Automatic Engine Detection Feature
The SmartCraft monitor has an automatic engine detection feature. This feature
automatically detects which engine type is used and configures the gauge to
match that engine type.
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The first power up of the gauge, or after a reset all to factory default, the gauge
will display "AUTODETECT." Press the "MODE" button to start the automatic
engine detection feature and the gauge will determine the engine type. This will
preset the data monitoring screens to make the initial setup easier.
MODE
35915
AUTODETECT
ENGINE SMARTSCREEN
PRESS MODE TO START
If the gauge shows a warning of "NO STARBOARD ENGINE" or "MULTIPLE
STARBOARD ENGINES," the engine location (port and starboard) must be
selected by an authorized dealer equipped with the computer diagnostic
system (CDS) tool.
Alarm Warnings
IMPORTANT: Alarm warnings are only available on the MercMonitor screen.
NMEA 2000/J1939 gateway is limited to seven alarm functions.
NOTE: Descriptive text alarm warning screens are displayed with Gen I (2007)
engines and newer and universal fault codes will be displayed on all 4.5L, 6.2L,
and SeaPro engines.
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When a problem is detected, the "AL" alarm appears and a pop‑up window with
the alarm location and information will be displayed. The faulty component or
warning is described in the text. Press the "+" button for more information. This
screen gives a detailed description of the fault text. Press the "+" button to view
the required corrective action.
a - Flashing "AL" alarm
b - Source of helm alarm
c - Component
The alarm message will stay displayed until the "–" button is pressed. This
action will exit the warning screen. If there are multiple alarms, press the
"MODE" button to view the next warning display.
If universal fault codes are enabled, engines and helms that support universal
fault codes will send a fault number instead of descriptive text. All other engines
and helms will send descriptive text. When universal fault codes are disabled,
all engines and helms will send descriptive text.
MODE
Main Menu AL
Full Screens
Favorites
Vessel
Alarms
!
Propulsion / ST
MODE
Alarms AL
!!!!
HELM 1
<Wheel Fault>
[ EXIT ] [ MORE ]
a
b
c
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NOTE: Refer to the "Universal Fault Code" in the "Settings" menu to enable
or disable this feature.
a - Fault location
b - Universal fault code
If a problem can cause immediate engine damage, the Engine Guardian
System will respond to the problem by limiting engine power. Immediately
reduce the throttle speed to idle and refer to the warning messages. If the
"MODE" button is pressed to display a different screen, the flashing alarm
signal "AL" will appear in the upper right corner to indicate there still is a
problem. Refer to the appropriate service manual for further explanation of the
problem and the correct action to take.
VIEWING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
1. When a problem is detected, the "AL" alarm will flash on the display and a
pop‑up window displays the system where the fault is located, and what
component is identified as a problem.
a - Fault location
b - Component
MODE
Alarms AL
[ EXIT ] [ NEXT ]
!
STBD
3152 - 16
a
b
58123
MODE
Alarms AL
[EXIT] [MORE]
b
[NEXT]
STBD
<Ignition>
!
a
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2. Press the "+" button to view the descriptive warning text. The identified
component expands to show additional text describing the fault.
a - Fault location
b - Additional text
describing the fault
3. Press the "+" button to view the descriptive recommended actions to take.
MODE
Alarms AL
[EXIT] [BACK]
[NEXT]
STBD
!
<See Dealer Soon>
58088
4. Press the "+" button to go back to the component identification or press
the "MODE" button to view the next alarm.
5. Press the "–" button to exit the alarm screen.
MODE
Alarms AL
[EXIT] [MORE]
[NEXT]
STBD
!
a
<Ignition coil is not
working properly> b
58087
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