NorthStar SMARTCRAFT GATEWAY User manual

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1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4
1-1 SmartCraft data available from different engines .......................................................................4
1-2 What comes with your gateway .........................................................................................................5
2 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 6
2-1 Connecting the gateway to the SmartCraft system ...................................................................6
2-2 Connecting the gateway to the Navman instrument ...............................................................7
2-3 Installation ...................................................................................................................................................7
3 Operation with a Navman FISH 4380 ............................................................................... 8
3-1 Setting up the FISH 4380 for SmartCraft .........................................................................................9
3-2 SmartCraft Engine data displays ..................................................................................................... 10
3-3 Troll control .............................................................................................................................................. 11
3-4 Trim indicator .......................................................................................................................................... 12
3-5 Engine fault alarms ............................................................................................................................... 12
3-6 Engine fault lists ..................................................................................................................................... 13
3-7 SmartCraft setup data ......................................................................................................................... 14
3-8 SmartCraft calibration ......................................................................................................................... 16
4 Operation with a Navman TRACKFISH 6600 ..................................................................... 18
4-1 Setting up the TRACKFISH 6600 for SmartCraft ........................................................................ 19
4-2 SmartCraft engine data displays ..................................................................................................... 19
4-3 Troll control .............................................................................................................................................. 21
4-4 Trim Indicator .......................................................................................................................................... 21
4-5 Engine fault alarms ............................................................................................................................... 22
4-6 Engine fault lists ..................................................................................................................................... 22
4-7 SmartCraft setup data and calibrations ....................................................................................... 23
5 Operation with a Navman FISH 4600 ............................................................................. 27
5-1 Setting up the FISH 4600 for SmartCraft ...................................................................................... 28
5-2 SmartCraft engine data displays ..................................................................................................... 28
5-3 Troll control .............................................................................................................................................. 30
5-4 Trim Indicator .......................................................................................................................................... 30
5-5 Engine fault alarms ............................................................................................................................... 31
5-6 Engine fault lists ..................................................................................................................................... 31
5-7 SmartCraft setup data and calibrations ....................................................................................... 32
Appendix A Specifications ................................................................................................. 36
Appendix B Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 36
Appendix C SmartCraft accessories .................................................................................. 37
Appendix D How to contact us .......................................................................................... 38
Contents

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1 Introduction
The Navman SmartCraftTM gateway connects one
or two SmartCraft capable Mercury petrol/gasoline
engines to a SmartCraft capable Navman instru-
ment, such as the FISH 4380, FISH 4600 or TRACK-
FISH 6600. The single gateway is for single engines,
the dual gateway is for twin engines.
Adding the gateway extends the functions of the
Navman instrument, allowing the instrument to:
Display engine data, such as speed, RPM,
pressures, tank levels.
Control troll speed and display trim.
Sound an alarm if it detects an abnormal
engine condition.
This manual describes:
How to install a Navman SmartCraft gateway.
How to use the SmartCraft functions of a Nav-
man SmartCraft capable instrument. Refer to
the separate Navman instrument Installation
and Operation Manual for information on how
to install and use the instrument.
The engine data available in a system depends
on the type of engine used (see section 1-
1). The gateway replaces any fuel flow sen-
sors that might be plugged into the Navman
instrument .
It is vital to read this document and the associated
SmartCraft and Navman installation and operation
manuals before installing or using the system.
Steering Angle
Fuel level
Oil temperature
Oil Pressure
Engine Trim
Water Pressure
Engine temperature
Fuel Flow
Fuel Level
Engine voltage
Pitot water (boat) speed
RPM
4 Stroke 30 - 60
V-6 EFI Optimax 75- 115 Optimax 135-250 Optimax 225 DTS Verado Mercruiser 4.3 L Mercruiser 5.0 L Mercruiser 5.7 L Mercruiser 6.2 L Mercruiser 8.1 L 496 HO
Engine data available
1-1 SmartCraft data available from different engines
Engine type
The SmartCraft engine data available in a system depends on the type of engine. SmartCraft is a digital engine network
provided on some later model (2002 +) Mercury and Mariner Engines, both in-board and out-board.

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SmartCraft Gateway
Gateway LEDS:
NAV (orange): Flashes fast when the gateway is
exchanging data with the Navman instrument and
the engine key is on.
PWR (green): On when power and the engine
key are on.
CAN (red): Flashes fast when the gateway is ex-
changing data with the SmartCraft engine(s) and
1-1-1 Tanks and sensors
Engines can have optional level sensors fitted:
A two-stroke engine can have one sensor
fitted to its oil tank, and one additional sensor
fitted to a fuel, oil, water or waste tank.
A four stroke engine can have one or two
sensors fitted to its fuel, water or waste tanks.
If level sensors are fitted: the tank levels can be
displayed; there are alarms for low tank levels; the
tanks must be set up and calibrated (see following
sections:
FISH 4380 : Section 3-8-1
TRACKFISH 6600 : Section 4-7-1
FISH 4600 : Section 5-7-1
1-2 What comes with your gateway ?
Built-in cable to the Navman
instrument, 1 m (3.3 ft) long
Built-in cable to the SmartCraft system, 300
mm (1 ft.) long
Holes for mounting screws
Also supplied:
• Two mounting screws (8 gauge x 5/8 inch,
Pan pozi, self tapping, stainless steel);
• warranty card;
• this manual.
Power/fuel splitter cable
A power/fuel splitter cable (‘Y’ cable) is required
for Navman instruments that do not have a
separate fuel sensor connector (such as the FISH
4380, see section 2-2). This cable is included in
hardware packages AA005022 and AA005023
and is also available separately from your Nav-
man dealer.
Optional extras for SmartCraft
Also see Appendix-C
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Warning: Correct installation is critical to
the performance of the unit. Before starting
installation, it is vital to read this manual and the
documentation that comes with the other parts.
Then plan the installation and select where the
equipment and cables will be located.
Warning: Ensure that any holes that you cut
will not weaken the boat’s structure. If in doubt,
consult a qualified boat builder.
2 Installation
A system in a boat comprises:
a. One or two SmartCraft capable petrol/gaso-
line engines; the data available depends
on engine type and the sensors fitted (see
section 1-1).
b. A single or dual engine gateway.
c. A SmartCraft capable Navman instrument,
such as the FISH 4380, FISH 4600 or TRACK-
FISH 6600.
d. Other optional Navman instruments and
SmartCraft displays. See Appendix-C
2-1 Connecting the gateway to the SmartCraft system
Single engine gateway
Petrol
engine
Using a Navman cable adaptor: Use a Navman cable adaptor in a single engine system which does not
have optional SmartCraft displays. However, a SmartCraft junction box should be used if future expansion
of the SmartCraft system is planned.
SmartCraft cable adaptor 892452A01
SmartCraft harness 879982T-x
(x = length in feet)
Refer to a Mercury SmartCraft manual, such as Wiring for SmartCraft Gauges (Mercury part 90-879939), for
details of installation configurations and requirements, alternative termination methods and additional
SmartCraft components such as harnesses, junction boxes and terminators. Also see Appendix C
Using a SmartCraft junction box: Connect the gateway to a SmartCraft Junction box in a twin engine
system or in any system with optional SmartCraft displays.
Petrol
engine
Optional
Single or dual engine gateway
SmartCraft junction box
878492B-4
SmartCraft harness 879981T-x
(x = length in feet) Fit optional SmartCraft displays, or
fit Mercury weather cap 859318T-2
Petrol
engine
There must be two SmartCraft Terminators in any SmartCraft Installation. The Mercury harness 84-879982T-x
has two terminators built-in; the Mercury harness 84-879981T-x has one terminator built-in.Terminators
must be positioned at the furthermost ends of the SmartCraft network.
To use the SmartCraft functions, install the SmartCraft gateway (see section 2), then go to the System setup
menu on the Navman Instrument and turn SmartCraft to On (See Setup > System menu).

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Power/fuel splitter
cable (‘Y’ cable)
Plug gateway into
white connector Other wiring,
refer to the
instrument’s
manual
Plug gateway into
white connector
Other wiring,
refer to the
instrument’s
manual
For a Navman instrument without a white fuel
sensor connector (such as a FISH 4380):
For a Navman instrument with a white fuel sen-
sor connector (such as a FISH 4600 or TRACKFISH
6600):
The wires from the gateway to the Navman
instrument cable can be connected to the
instrument’s power/data cable. This option is not
normally necessary. For more information, refer to
your Navman dealer.
For any Navman instrument, using a NavBus junction box to connect to power/data cable (black
power connector):
Cut white connector off gateway cable. Connect
five gateway cable wires (red, black, blue, orange,
brown) to the same colour wires in the power/
data cable. An optional Navman NavBus junction
box simplifies wiring.
Other wiring,
refer to the
instrument’s
manual
NavBus
junction box
FISH 4600,
TRACKFISH
6600
FISH 4380
2-2 Connecting the gateway to the Navman instrument
Power/data
cable
1 Plan the installation: select where the equip-
ment and wiring will be installed. Ensure
that gateway can be located on a panel near
the Navman instrument, where it will not
interfere with the operation of the boat. (eg:
cables are long enough for the installation
planned)
2 Screw the gateway to the panel using the
screws provided.
3 Connect the gateway (see sections 2-1 and
2-2). Secure the cables at regular intervals.
4 Power up, set up and test the system. Check
the gateway LEDs:
NAV (orange): Flashes fast when gateway is
exchanging data with the Navman instru-
ment and the engine key is on.
PWR (green): On when power and the engine
key are on.
CAN (red): Flashes fast when gateway is ex-
changing data with the SmartCraft engine(s)
and the engine key is on.
2-3 Installation
Important:
1 Do not connect any Navman fuel sensors to
the Navman instrument.
2 It is not necessary to wire any Navman instru-
ment for auto power on.
3 The Navman SmartCraft capable instrument
sends SmartCraft data to other
Navman instruments connected by NavBus.
To connect other instruments by NavBus, see
the instrument’s installation and operation
manual. Turn NavBus on in all Navman instru-
ments connected by NavBus; for example, for
a Fish 4380, in the Comms setup menu, turn
NavBus to On.
4 A gateway does not provide data for system
link gauges.
5 To use speed troll control, the Navman instru-
ment must have a Navman paddlewheel
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3 Operation with a Navman FISH 4380
Before a SmartCraft gateway is connected, the FISH 4380 functions normally, with no SmartCraft functions.
When a SmartCraft gateway is connected and SmartCraft is turned On (see section 3-1), SmartCraft
functions become available and some standard functions change.
SmartCraft features
Data displays
Engine performance and tank level displays .............................................................................................See section 3-2
Troll control
Automatically maintains a set engine idle RPM or idle boat speed ................................................See section 3-3
Trim indicator
Displays the trim angle when engine trim is adjusted ..........................................................................See section 3-4
Alarms
SmartCraft engine fault alarms ........................................................................................................................See section 3-5
Engine fault list, a list of active SmartCraft engine fault alarms .........................................................See section 3-6
Engine fault history, a list of past SmartCraft engine fault alarms ....................................................See section 3-6
Tank low level alarms ...........................................................................................................................................See section 3-2
Setup data and calibrations
SmartCraft setup data .......................................................................................................................See sections 3-1 and 3-7
SmartCraft calibrations, Tanks, Trim and Steering angle. ...................................................See section 3-8
The SmartCraft data available depends on the engine type and the sensors fitted (see section 1-1). To disable
the SmartCraft functions, turn SmartCraft to Off (see section 3-1); the instrument will now use any
Navman fuel sensors which are connected.
To use the SmartCraft functions and not the sonar functions, turn Sonar to Off (see section 3-1).
Changes to standard functions with SmartCraft
key: When using troll control, pressing can display the troll window. Press a
second time to display the normal menu of options.
Fuel display: The fuel display functions normally, with fuel and speed data coming from the Smart-
Craft system rather than from separate sensors connected to the FISH 4380.
Fuel setup options:
If no fuel tanks have an optional level sensor fitted (see section 1-1-1), then the Smartcraft fuel flow is
used to calculate fuel remaining. The fuel setup data is the same as the standard FISH 4380. You must
tell the FISH 4380 when you add or remove fuel (see the FISH 4380 Installation and Operation manual).
If each fuel tank has an optional level sensor fitted (see section 1-1-1), then these tank levels are used
to calculate fuel remaining. In the Fuel display, Used changes to Trip used, and the only fuel
setup option is Clear trip used. Trip used measures the volume of fuel used until it is reset
to zero by selecting Clear trip used in the fuel setup menu. You do not tell the FISH 4380 when
you add or remove fuel.
Engine hours: Engine hours on the Log display come from the SmartCraft system.
It can not be reset.
Simulate mode: Data from the SmartCraft engine(s) and sensors is simulated in Simulate mode. The
SmartCraft features simulated will probably differ from the features available in your system.
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These features can be used only when the optional
single or twin engine SmartCraft Gateway has been
installed.
Press twice to display the Setup menu, then
select SmartCraft.
Press to select On or Off
Note: NavBus will be turned on when SmartCraft
is turned on.
Sonar
Select:
Off: The sonar transducer and the sonar
functions are disabled. Choose Off to use
the instrument’s SmartCraft functions only,
On: Normal sonar operation.
SmartCraft
Select:
Off: The SmartCraft functions and NavBus
are disabled. The instrument will now use any
Navman fuel sensors which are connected.
On: Normal SmartCraft operation.
3-1 Setting up the FISH 4380 for Smartcraft
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3-2 SmartCraft engine data displays
To display the SmartCraft data, press and
select SmartCraft, then press , or
or to select one of the four SmartCraft displays,
shown below.
For the Small, Medium and Large gauges:
The factory default has gauges appropriate
to the type of engine. To change what gauges
are displayed, see section 3-7: Gauge setup.
If the boat has twin engines, the red needle
Small: Six small ‘analogue’ gauges: Medium: Two medium & two small ‘analogue’
gauges
Tanks: Tank levels (see next page)
or number shows port data, green shows
starboard data.
The gauges can be set up to be analogue
(dial) or digital (number) (see section 3-7:
Gauge type and Speed range).
Each display has three items of header data. To
select what data is displayed, see section 3-7:
Header setup.
Large: Two large ‘analogue’ gauges
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3-3 Troll control
Troll control allows adjustment of the engine’s idle
speed from the Navman instrument. Troll control
automatically controls the engine idle speed to
maintain a set engine RPM or boat speed.
To use troll control, set Troll window to On
idle or Always and set Troll mode to Speed
or RPM (see section 3-7). To use speed troll control,
set Speed type to Paddle (see section 3-7).
To prohibit troll control, set Troll window to Never
(see section 3-7).
Engaging troll control
1 Set the throttle(s) to idle and the engine(s) in
gear. From a main display, press to
display the Troll control window (see right).
2 Press or to set the desired RPM or boat
speed (see notes 1 and 2).
3 Press to engage troll control. The FISH
4380 automatically controls RPM or speed. Or,
press to leave troll control disengaged.
Changing RPM or speed while troll
control engaged
1 From a main display, press to display
the troll window.
2 Press or to change the desired RPM or
boat speed (see notes 1 and 2).
3 Press .
Disengaging troll control
Either move the throttle from idle, or:
1 From a main display, press to display
the troll window.
2 Press to disengage troll control.
Or, press to leave troll control engaged.
Note:
1 The range of engine idle RPM adjustment
available for both RPM and speed mode
depends one engine type. Generally this is
between 600 and 1000 RPM.
2 In speed troll control, the boat might not
reach the desired speed if the maximum RPM
available for troll control is too low or if condi-
tions are bad.
3 Troll control is not available on some Mer-
Crusier™ engines.
Tank level display
The tank level display shows the levels from the op-
tional level sensors in one or two tanks per engine
(see section 1-1-1).
Note:
Each tank must be set up and calibrated (see
section 3-8-1).
An alarm can be set to sound if the level in a
tank is low (see section 3-8-1). These alarms
are in addition to any SmartCraft engine fault
low level alarms (see section 3-5).

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3-4 Trim indicator
When the engine trim is adjusted, a trim popup
window can show the new trim angle. To see this
window or not, set Trim popup to On or Off (see
section 3-7). The window will automatically disap-
pear after two seconds, or else press or to
make the window disappear.
Before use, calibrate trim (see section 3-8-2).
There are many SmartCraft engine fault alarms.
These alarms operate just like the other alarms in
the Navman instrument; when the alarm sounds,
press to mute the alarm:
Low reserve oil.
Low remote oil.
RPM over speed.
Low oil pressure.
High engine voltage.
Low engine voltage.
A Navman instrument’s low battery alarm
measures the voltage the instrument; the
above two alarms measure the voltage at the
engine.
Low block (water) pressure.
Engine overheat.
Low drive lube.
(MerCrusier stern drive only).
Water in fuel.
Engine GuardianTM active: The Engine
Guardian has detected a fault. The fault is
displayed with the alarm.
3-5 Engine fault alarms
Engine communication lost: The Nav-
man instrument can not receive engine
data from the SmartCraft gateway.
Check engine: There are many other engine
fault alarms. When one of these alarms
sounds, the alarm Check engine is displayed.
For more information about the alarm,
display the list of active alarms or the alarm
history (see section 3-6).
Notes:
1 For help when an SmartCraft alarm occurs,
contact your Mercury dealer.
2 These SmartCraft alarms are always on. The
alarm values are determined by the engine
type.
3 A list of active faults and a fault history can be
displayed (see section 3-6).

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3-6 Engine fault lists
When a faults list or history is displayed
Press or to page up and down the
list.
To display more information about a particu-
lar fault:
i Press or to select the fault.
ii Press to display the information.
iii Press or to return to the list.
To exit the list, press .
To clear the engine fault history:
1 From a main display, press until the
Setup menu is displayed.
2 Select SmartCraft, then select Reset
fault history.
2 Engine faults history
A list of nine recent engine fault alarms.
To display the list, press until the Set-
up menu is displayed, select SmartCraft,
then select Engine fault history.
There are two lists of SmartCraft engine faults:
1 Engine faults list
A list of active engine fault alarms.
To display the list, press until the
Setup menu is displayed, select Smart-
Craft, then select Engine faults.
Each engine fault has a priority:
Red: Critical
Orange: Severe
Yellow: Warning
Black: Caution
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To go to the SmartCraft setup data, press
until the Setup menu is displayed, then select
SmartCraft. The setup options are:
Engine faults, Engine fault history, Reset
fault history
See section 3-6.
Troll window
Select from a menu:
On idle: Troll window is displayed when
you press and the throttle is at idle
and the engine is in gear.
Always: Troll window is displayed when you
press .
Never: Troll window never displayed, troll
control is not available.
Troll mode
Press to select what troll mode controls:
RPM: Controls engine idle RPM.
Speed: Controls engine idle RPM to try to
achieve the desired boat speed.
See section 3-3, notes 1 and 2
Trim popup
Press to select:
Off: Trim popup window is never displayed.
On: Trim popup window is displayed when
trim is changed.
Trim popup filter
This filter can stop the trim popup window ap-
pearing because of engine vibration rather than
a trim change.
Press , then press or to select a value, then
press . The values are Off and 1 to 5.
Select Off or a low value first. Run the boat at a
range of speeds and increase the value if vibration
causes the trim popup window to appear. If the
value is high, the trim window will appear slowly
when trim changes.
Speed range
Set the speed range for an analog speed gauge
(see Gauge type below). The options are High,
Medium and Low. A higher range displays a
higher maximum speed but the display is more
3-7 SmartCraft setup data
compressed.
Speed type
Press to select the source of the water (boat)
speed reading:
Pitot: The engine’s pitot sensor.
Paddle: A Navman paddlewheel sensor.
The pitot sensor is more accurate at high speeds
but is not accurate at low speeds. The paddle wheel
sensor is more accurate at low speeds. To use troll
speed control, set Speed type to Paddle.
Pitot type
Press to select 100 psi or 200psi to match
the pitot type installed on the boat.
Gauge type
Press to select the type of gauges in the Small,
Medium and Large SmartCraft displays (see sec-
tion 3-2):
Analogue: Dial displays (see also Speed
range above).
Digital: Number displays.

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Gauge setup
Select what data is displayed in the gauges on
the three SmartCraft gauge displays. Note that
the factory default has gauges appropriate to the
type of engine.
1 To select a gauge display. Press or until
the display name (Small, Medium, Large or
Tanks) turns blue.
2 Press or to select a gauge.
3 Change the gauge:
i Press to display a menu of options for
the selected gauge (see right; the options
available will depend on your engine, see
section 1-1).
ii Press or to select an option, then
press .
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to change more gauges,
then press one or more times to return to
the main display.
Header setup
Select what data is displayed in the header data on
the four SmartCraft displays. The display shows the
header, with the selected data item highlit.
1 Press or to select the header item to
change.
2 Change the item:
i Press to display a menu of options for
the selected item (see right; the options
available will depend on your engine, see
section 1-1).
ii Press or to select an option, then
press .
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change more header
items, then press one or more times to
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3-8 SmartCraft calibration
There are three SmartCraft calibrations.
3-8-1 Tanks calibration
If tanks have level sensors fitted (see section 1-1-1),
set the type of tank, the tank alarms and calibrate
if required:
Press until the Setup menu is dis-
played, then select Calibrate, then select
Tanks.
For each tank with a level sensor, follow the
steps below:
1 Select Tank, press and select the tank
from the menu.
2 Select Tank type, press and select the
tank type from the menu (Unused, Fuel,
Water, Oil or Waste).
3 The raw level sensor data is the level in
the tank as a percentage of the level when
the tank is full (100 %). To select how the
level sensor data is displayed on the Tanks
display (see section 3-2), select Display
type, press and select the type from the
menu:
Percentage: Display the raw level sen-
sor data. Note:
If the sides of the tank are not vertical
and straight, then the Percentage
level sensor data displayed does not
correspond to the volume in the tank;
for example if the sensor shows 50 %,
the tank is not 50 % full.
For Percentage display type, fuel
Used and Remaining on the Fuel
display can not be calculated, and are
displayed as Invalid.
Volume: Display a volume calculated
linearly from the sensor data, for example
if Tank size (see below) is 500 G and
the sensor shows 50 % of full, then 250
G is displayed. Choose this option only if
the tank has vertical, straight sides and
the tank bottom and top are flat.
Calibrated volume: Display a
volume calculated non linearly from the
sensor data. Choose this option if the
tank does not have vertical, straight sides.
You must calibrate the tank (see step 6
below).
4 To set a low level alarm for the tank (see sec-
tion 3-2):
i Select Tank alarm.
ii Press to turn the alarm On or Off.
iii Press or to set the alarm value. The
alarm will sound if the alarm is On and the
tank level is less than the alarm value.
iv Finally, press .
5 Set the tank size:
i Select Tank size.
ii Press or to set the tank size.
iii Finally, press .
6 If Display type is Calibrated vol-
ume, the sensor data must be calibrated.
i Select Calibrate.
ii Follow the instructions displayed to add
measured amounts of fuel.
iii Finally, the display shows Tank size
(set in step 5 above), Actual size (the
volume of fuel you added to the tank),
and asks Is this correct? Select:
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Change to change Tank size
if Tank size is not the same as
Actual size.
3-8-2 Trim calibration
If the SmartCraft system has trim control, calibrate
the trim angle display (see section 3-4):
1 Press until the Setup menu is dis-
played, then select Calibrate, then select
Trim.
2 Select Installed and press to select
Yes.
3 Select Calibrate. Follow the instructions
displayed.
3-8-3 Steering angle calibration
If the SmartCraft system has a steering angle sensor,
it must be calibrated.
1 There must be little wind and little current.
Travel at a typical cruising speed.
2 Press until the Setup menu is
displayed, select Calibrate, then select
Steering angle.
3 Steer the boat to port. If the display needle
does not turn to port, select Polarity and
press to select the other polarity (Normal
or Inverted).
4 Steer in a straight line, then select Set
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Before a SmartCraft gateway is connected, the TRACKFISH 6600 functions normally, with no SmartCraft
functions. When a SmartCraft gateway is connected and SmartCraft is turned On (see section 4-1),
SmartCraft functions become available and some standard functions change.
SmartCraft functions
Data displays
Engine performance and tank level displays .............................................................................................See section 4-2
Troll control
Automatically maintains a set engine idle RPM or idle boat speed ................................................See section 4-3
Trim indicator
Displays the trim angle when engine trim is adjusted ..........................................................................See section 4-4
Alarms
Engine fault alarms ...............................................................................................................................................See section 4-5
Engine fault list, a list of active SmartCraft engine fault alarms .........................................................See section 4-6
Engine fault history, a list of past SmartCraft engine fault alarms ....................................................See section 4-6
Tank low level alarms .......................................................................................................................................See section 4-2-1
Setup data and calibrations
SmartCraft setup data ......................................................................................................................See sections 4-1 and 4-2
SmartCraft calibrations, Tanks, Trim and Steering angle .......................................................................See section 4-7
SmartCraft setup data and calibrations .....................................................................................See sections 4-7 and 4-1
The SmartCraft data available depends on the engine type and the sensors fitted (see section 1-1).
4 Operation with a Navman TRACKFISH 6600
Changes to standard functions with SmartCraft enabled:
key: When using troll control, pressing can display the troll window. Press a
second time to display the normal menu.
Fuel: The fuel display functions normally but with fuel and speed data coming from the SmartCraft
system rather than from separate sensors connected to the TRACKFISH 6600.
If there are no optional level sensor(s) fitted to the fuel tanks (see section 1-1-1), then the Smartcraft
fuel flow is used to calculate fuel remaining. The fuel setup data is the same as the standard TRACK-
FISH 6600. You must tell the TRACKFISH 6600 when you add or remove fuel (see the TRACKFISH 6600
Installation and Operation manual).
If each fuel tank has an optional level sensor fitted (see section 1-1-1), then these tank levels are used
to calculate fuel remaining. In the Fuel display, Used changes to Trip used, and the only fuel
setup option is Clear trip used. Trip used measures the volume of fuel used until it is reset
to zero by selecting Clear trip used in the fuel setup menu. You do not tell the TRACKFISH
6600 when you add or remove fuel.
Engine hours: Engine hours on the Log display come from the SmartCraft system.
It can not be reset.
Simulate mode: Data from the SmartCraft engine(s) and sensors is simulated. The SmartCraft data
simulated will probably differ from the data available in your system.
For more information, see the TRACKFISH 6600 Installation and Operation manual.

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4-1 Setting up the TRACKFISH 6600 for Smartcraft
There are two SmartCraft items in the TRACKFISH
6600 System setup menu. To display the System
menu, press until the Setup menu is dis-
played, then select System.
Sonar
Select: For normal sonar operation
De-select: To disable the sonar transducer
and sonar functions. For use
with the instrument’s SmartCraft
functions only,
SmartCraft
Select: Normal SmartCraft operation
De-select: SmartCraft functions. The instru-
ment will now use any Navman fuel
sen sors which are connected.
4-2 SmartCraft engine data displays
There are four SmartCraft engine displays, shown below.
Note: If the boat has twin engines, two needles will appear on most of the gauge displays. The red needle
or number shows port engine data, green shows starboard engine data.
Diagnostics: Shows
eight small gauges.
Press , select
SmartCraft, then
select Diagnostics.
Engine data large:
Shows two large
gauges. To display this,
press , select
SmartCraft, then
select Engine data
large.
Small: Eight small gauges Medium: Two medium, four
small gauges
Large: Two large gauges Tanks: Tank levels
Data header display area
Tank status: Shows
the levels in the tanks.
To display this, press
, select
SmartCraft, then
select Tank status.
Cruising: Shows two
large and four small
gauges. Press
, select SmartCraft,
then select Cruis-
ing.
Engine data display area
Note:
SmartCraft utilises NavBus comms. NavBus will
turn on if SmartCraft is turned on.

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4-2-2 Customising the engine data
displays
To customise an engine data display, press
, select SmartCraft, select the display
to customise, and press . Press to
display the options:
Data setup
Select the data item to be displayed in the data
header display area (at the top of the display):
1 Press , , or to select the data item
to change.
2 Select the item by pressing . this will
display a menu of options for the selected
item (the options available will depend on
your engine, see section 1-1).
Press or to select an option, then press
.
4-2-1 Tank status display
The tank level display shows the levels from the
optional level sensors in one or two tanks per
engine (see section 1-1-1).
Before use, each tank must be set up and calibrated
(see section 4-7-1).
An alarm can be set to sound if the level in a tank
is low (see section 4-7-1). These alarms are in addi-
tion to any SmartCraft engine fault low level alarms
(see section 4-5).
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change more data
items, then press to return to the
main display.
Gauge setup
Select the data to be displayed in the engine data
display areas (not for Tank status display).
1 Press , , or to select a gauge to
change.
2 Change the gauge:
i Press to display a menu of op-
tions for the selected gauge (see right;
the options available will depend on your
engine, see section 1-1).
ii Press or to select an option, then
press .
3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to change more gauges,
then press to return to the main
display.
Gauge type
Select the type of gauges to be displayed (not for
Tank status display):
Analogue: Dial type displays (see also sec-
tion 4-7: Speed range).
Digital: Number type displays.
Notes:
1 The factory default has gauges appropriate to
the type of engine.
2 To further customise the three gauge dis-
plays, change Speed range, Speed type
and Pitot type (see section 4-7).

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4-3 Troll control
Troll control allows adjustment of the engine’s idle
speed from the Navman instrument. Troll control
automatically controls the engine idle speed to
maintain a set engine RPM or boat speed.
To use troll control, set Troll window to On idle
or Always and set Troll mode to Speed or RPM
(see section 4-7).
To use speed troll mode, set Speed type to Pad-
dle (see section 4-7).
To prohibit troll control, set Troll window to
Never (see section 4-7).
Engaging troll control
1 Set the throttle(s) to idle and the engine(s) in
gear. From a main display, press to
display the Troll control window (see right).
2 Press or to set the desired RPM or boat
speed (see notes 1 and 2).
3 Press to engage troll control. The
TRACKFISH 6600 automatically controls RPM
or speed. Or, press to leave troll
control disengaged.
Changing RPM or speed while troll
control engaged
1 From a main display, press to display
the troll window.
2 Press or to change the desired RPM or
boat speed (see notes 1 and 2).
3 Press
Disengaging troll control
Either move the throttle from idle, or:
1 From a main display, press to display
the troll window. Press or to select Off
(Disengage) and press
2 Or, press to leave troll control en-
gaged.
4-4 Trim indicator
When the optional engine trim is adjusted, a trim
popup window can show the new trim angle. To
see this window or not, set Trim popup to On or
Off (see section 4-7: Trim). The window will auto-
matically disappear after two seconds, or else press
to close the window.
Before use, calibrate trim (see section 4-7: Trim).
Notes:
1 The Troll range of engine idle RPM adjust-
ment available for both RPM and speed mode
depends on engine type. Generally this is
between 600 and 1000 RPM.
2 In speed troll control, the boat might not
reach the desired speed if the maximum RPM
available for troll control is too low or if condi-
tions are bad.
3 Troll can not engage unless engine throttle(s)
are in idle, and engine(s) are in gear.
4 Troll control is not available on some Mer-
CrusierTM engines.
5 To use speed troll control, the Navman instru-
ment must have a Navman paddlewheel
speed sensor connected.

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4-5 Engine fault alarms
There are many SmartCraft engine fault alarms.
These alarms operate just like the other alarms in
the Navman instrument; when the alarm sounds,
press to mute the alarm:
Low reserve oil.
Low remote oil.
RPM over speed.
Low oil pressure.
High engine voltage.
Low engine voltage.
A Navman instrument’s low battery alarm
measures the voltage at the instrument; the
above two alarms measure the voltage at the
engine.
Low block (water) pressure.
Engine overheat.
Low drive lube: (MerCrusier stern drive only).
Water in fuel.
Engine GuardianTM active: The Engine
Guardian has detected a fault. The fault is
displayed with the alarm.
Engine communication lost: The Navman
instrument can not receive engine data from
the SmartCraft gateway.
Check engine: There are many other engine
fault alarms. When one of these alarms
sounds, the alarm Check engine is displayed.
For more information about the alarm,
display the list of active alarms or the alarm
history (see section 4-6).
Notes:
1 For help when an SmartCraft alarm occurs,
contact your Mercury dealer.
2 These SmartCraft alarms are always on. The
alarm values are determined by the engine
type.
3 A list of active faults and a fault history can be
displayed (see section 4-6).
4-6 Engine fault lists
There are two lists of SmartCraft engine faults:
4-6-1 Engine faults list
To display a list of active engine fault alarms: press
, select SmartCraft, then select En-
gine faults.
When the faults list is displayed
Press or to page up and down the
list.
To display more information about a particu-
lar fault:
i Press or to select the fault.
ii Press to display the information.
iii Press or to return to the
list.
To exit the list, press .
Each engine fault has a priority:
Red: Critical
Orange: Severe
Yellow: Warning
Black: Caution
Information