Mercury 1st Mate User manual

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IMPORTANT: This document guides our dealers, boatbuilders, and company service personnel in the proper installation or
service of our products. If you have not been trained in the recommended servicing or installation procedures for these or
similar Mercury Marine products, have the work performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer technician. Improper
installation or servicing of the Mercury product could result in damage to the product or personal injury to those installing or
operating the product. Always refer to the appropriate Mercury Marine service manual for component removal and installation
instructions.
NOTE: After completing installation, place these instructions with the product for the owner's future use.
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Components Contained in Kit
69924
a
b
c
d
e
f
Ref. Qty. Description
a 1 1st Mate hub
b 4 Screw
c 1 Hub antenna
d 1 NFC chip
e 1 1st Mate driver fob kit
f 1 1st Mate harness
Single (1 key switch drop)
Dual (2 key switch drops)
Triple (3 key switch drops)
4/5/6 engine (6 key switch drops)

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Hub Installation
! WARNING
Before working around electrical system components, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent injury or
damage to the electrical system due to an accidental short circuit.
1. Place the hub so that the antenna is at least 50.8 mm (2.00 in.) from other electronic or magnetic equipment including
Chartplotters, VHF radios, GPS receivers, and antennas.
2. Use the following dimensions to select the desired location for the hub. Mount the hub on a bulkhead or panel near the
helm where it will be protected from the elements.
IMPORTANT: Minimum panel depth must be greater than 20 mm (0.79 in.). Use a 1/8 bit to drill pilot holes for the
fasteners. Do not drill through the panel. Drawing measurements are for reference only. Do not use for a drilling
template.
Not a template
a - 123.75 mm (4.872 in.)
b - 72 mm (2.834 in.)
c - 157.60 mm (6.204 in.)
d - 146.60 mm (5.771 in.)
IMPORTANT: Use the supplied fasteners to mount the hub on a panel or bulkhead with the front of the hub facing
forward or aft, so that it is perpendicular to the vessel's center line. Do not over tighten the mounting fasteners.
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Recommended mounting orientation
3. Connect the NMEA 2000 network connector to the hub.
4. Connect the 14‑pin harness connector to the hub.
123.75 mm (4.872 in.)
72 mm (2.834 in.)
157.60 mm (6.204 in.)
146.60 mm (5.771 in.)
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5. Connect each trunk of the 14‑pin hub harness to the corresponding main station extension harness connector and its
respective key switch harness connector (as equipped), i.e. single, dual, triple, quad, five, or six engine applications. The
starboard key switch harness drop (labeled STBD) must be connected to the starboard engine key switch. Refer to
Diagrams.
Antenna Installation
1. Mount the antenna in an unobstructed location at least 30 cm (10 in.) away from other electronic equipment.
2. Connect the antenna harness to the hub.
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Diagrams
Single Engine Applications
a - Antenna
b - HUB
c - Driver fob
d - Mobile device
e - Junction box
f - Key switch harness
g - Starboard engine key switch
h - Hub harness
i - NMEA 2000
69907
STBD
b
c
e
g
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h

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Dual Engine Applications
a - Antenna
b - HUB
c - Driver fob
d - Mobile device
e - Junction box
f - Key switch harness
g - Starboard engine key switch
h - Key switch
i - Hub harness
j - NMEA 2000
69908
STBD
b
c
g
j
i
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Triple Engine Applications
a - Antenna
b - HUB
c - Driver fob
d - Mobile device
e - Junction box
f - Key switch harness
g - Starboard engine key switch
h - Key switch
i - Hub harness
j - NMEA 2000
h
69909
STBD
b
c
g
j
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Four, Five, and Six Engine Applications
a - Antenna
b - HUB
c - Driver fob
d - Mobile device
e - Junction box
f - Key switch harness
g - Starboard engine key switch
h - Key switch
i - Hub harness
j - NMEA 2000
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FOB Initial Pairing
a - LEDs
1. Theft deterrent system (TDS) active
2. Man overboard (MOB) active
3. NMEA network connected
4. SmartCraft network connected
5. Pairing indicator
b - Button
h
h
h
h
69902
STBD
b
c
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LED Indicators
LED Green Red Blue
TDS
MOB
NMEA
SmartCraft
Bluetooth
System Configuration
Download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store after point of sale transaction or during the vessel delivery and
sea trial.
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Technical Specifications
Hub
General Hub
Operating temperature range ‑10 °C–70 °C (14 F°–158 F°)
Storage temperature range ‑40 °C–85 °C (‑40 F°–185 F°)
Operating humidity range 0–100%
Voltage source 13.8 V Nominal
Power consumption 10 mA in sleep (0.138 mW) 150 mA in active mode (2 W)
Frequencies
WiMEA
915 MHz FCC (US/CAN)
868 MHz RED (EU)
915 MHz ACMA (AU)
Bluetooth 2.4 GHz
NFC 13.56 MHz
RF Signal
WiMEA 10dBm max.
Bluetooth 5dBm max.
WiFi 20dBm max.
NFC 100mW max.
Wireless peripherals WiMEA, Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC
Hardware peripherals NMEA2000
SmartCraft
Antenna
Item Specifications
Antenna
Frequency Range 824~960 MHz
Polarization Linear
Gain 2.0dBi (Zentih)
V.S.W.R. < 2.0
Impedance 50Ω
Mechanical
Cable RG174
Cable Length 2 Meters
Connector RP‑SMA
Mounting method Magnet / 3M‑tape
Environmental
Operating Temperature ‑40 °C–85 °C (‑40 F°–185 F°)
Vibration 10—55 Hz with 1.5 mm amplitude 2 hours
Environmentally Friendly ROHS Compliant

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Certifications and Compliance Hub
Radio ‑ hub US: FCC Part 15c EU: R&TTE, EN 300 328, Maritime/CE
EMC ‑ hub US: CISPR 16‑1 EU: EN 301 489‑01 (V1.9.2), Class A
Flammability ‑ fob IEC 60950 1&22, CE‑UL94
Imersion ‑ fob IEC 60945 IP68, Maritime/CE ‑ 3m / 10ft. water resistant
Compliant materials RoHS (2002/95/EC)
Compliant ABYC A‑33
ABYC A33 & E–11 Compliant. US Compliant (US Emergency engine/propulsion cut‑off devices standard)
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For Products Sold in the US/CAN
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
1st Mate Hub: This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The
antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and
must not be co‑located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
1st Mate Fob: This device has been tested and meets applicable limits for radio frequency (RF) exposure.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé
avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your
body.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence‑exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage,
• l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.