Yamaha 6X9 DIGITAL ELECTRONIC CONTROL User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
Read this manual carefully before operation.
6X9 DIGITAL
ELECTRONIC CONTROL (DEC)
(QUINT ENGINE)
6X9-28199-90
LIT-18626-13-55
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Read this manual carefully before operating this system. Keep this manual onboard in a
waterproof bag when boating.
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To the owner
Thank you for selecting the 6X9 Digital Electronic Control (DEC) system. This operation manual
contains information needed for proper operation. A thorough understanding of these simple
instructions will help you obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha.
The maneuvering performance of some boats, when operating in joystick mode, may be adversely
affected by high winds and currents.
This manual also includes Autopilot and Joystick operations when upgrading to the full HELM MAS-
TER EX system. Please refer to the manual of the MFD gauge for detailed operation.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements and makes changes in product design and quality without
notice. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the
time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between the actual system and this manual. If
you have any questions about the operation of your 6X9 Digital Electronic Control system, please
consult a Yamaha dealer.
This operation manual is described only for the quint engine application.
Important information, within this manual, is identified in the following ways:
: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the products
or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
6X9 DIGITAL ELECTRONIC CONTROL (DEC)
(QUINT ENGINE)
OPERATION MANUAL
©2021 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, July 2021
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan
LIT-18626-13-55
6X9-28199-90
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CONTENTS
Alert message information ...................................................1
General information ..............................................................6
List of abbreviations .......................................................................... 6
Read labels and related manuals ..................................................... 6
ELECTRONIC KEY SWITCH (EKS) ......................................7
Basic information ............................................................................... 7
POWER switch ................................................................................. 10
START/STOP switch ........................................................................ 11
All START/STOP switch .................................................................. 11
Engine shut-off switch .................................................................... 12
Smart key settings ........................................................................... 12
Password card ...........................................................................................12
Changing the password .............................................................................13
Special mode .............................................................................................16
Adding a new key fob ................................................................................20
Replacing the battery in the key fob .............................................. 21
Information required by radio laws ................................................ 23
Remote control box ............................................................27
DEC alert indicator ........................................................................... 28
Remote control levers ..................................................................... 28
Adjusting the friction of the levers ................................................. 30
Adjusting the detent of the levers .................................................. 33
Neutral hold switch .......................................................................... 35
Single lever switch ........................................................................... 35
CENTER engine switch ................................................................... 37
Speed control ................................................................................... 40
Station selector switch (for dual station) ...................................... 41
Power trim/tilt (PTT) switch ............................................................. 41
Trim Assist All .................................................................................. 43
Trim Assist Center ........................................................................... 44
Autopilot (Upgradable) .......................................................47
Heading Sensor Operation .............................................................. 48
Heading Sensor Calibration .......................................................................48
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Joystick (Upgradable) .........................................................49
Basic information ............................................................................. 49
Joystick ............................................................................................. 53
Maneuvering with the joystick ....................................................................54
Joystick switch ................................................................................ 55
Joystick calibration ......................................................................... 55
SetPoint switches (STAYPOINT/DRIFTPOINT/FISHPOINT) ......... 56
Plus (+) button/minus (-) button ..................................................... 59
SetPoint functions ........................................................................... 60
Changing the position of your boat in SetPoint mode ................. 62
Autopilot Operation ............................................................64
Basic information ............................................................................. 64
Adjusting the Autopilot sensitivity ................................................. 68
HEADING HOLD ............................................................................... 69
COURSE HOLD ................................................................................ 71
TRACK POINT .................................................................................. 74
PATTERN STEER ............................................................................. 78
Information required by radio laws .............................................................79
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Alert message information 2
This section contains 6X9 Digital Electronic Control (DEC) system alert information that will be dis-
played on the MFD. Refer to MFD operation manual for additional information.
The MFD will display a window and alert icons to notify the operator when abnormalities in the 6X9
Digital Electronic Control system occur. A window will also be displayed when specific alert condi-
tions occur.
When events requiring multiple windows occur, the window with the highest priority (red alert) is dis-
played first.
There are 2 types of windows, “Alert Notifications,” and “Other Notifications,” each displayed with its
own color.
Alert notifications: Red
Other notifications: Yellow
Alert notifications
Observe the following instructions for responding to each specific alert.
Displayed if the boat cannot maintain its course during SetPoint.
Displayed if the boat cannot maintain its course during COURSE HOLD, DRIFTPOINT TRACK, or
TRACK POINT.
Displayed if the boat cannot maintain its heading during HEADING HOLD, DRIFTPOINT or STAY-
POINT
Displayed if SetPoint cannot be controlled because GPS signal is unstable.
Confirm
Position could not be maintained.
Confirm
Course could not be maintained.
Confirm
Headingcould not be maintained.
Confirm
GPSisunstable. Point Control deactivated.
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Displayed if the boat cannot maintain its position during SetPoint control.
Displayed if battery connection is abnormal.
Displayed if a problem occurred in 6X9 Digital Electronic Control system. Turn off electric power,
wait 20 seconds, and then turn electric power on again.
Displayed if a problem occurred at active station. If you have multiple stations, change the station.
Displayed if the steering system is un-calibrated or failed.
Displayed if the steering sensor is un-calibrated or calibration has failed. Do steering calibration
again. Consult a Yamaha dealer.
Yes
No
Position could not be maintained.
Return to set point?
CHECK SYSTEM
Confirm
- Port Engine -
Check battery and wiring.
CHECK SYSTEM
Confirm
- Port Engine -
System configuration fault.
Reset SteeringSystem
Turn off main power for 20 seconds. Turn back on.
CHECK SYSTEM
Confirm
- Port Engine -
Active helm station fault.
If dual station system isused, change the station.
CHECK SYSTEM
Confirm
- Port Engine -
Steeringcalibration needed.
CHECK SYSTEM
Confirm
- Port Engine -
Calibration failure.
Perform steeringcalibration again.
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Displayed if all engines’ steering systems do not move properly. Consult a Yamaha dealer.
Displayed if all engines’ steering systems do not move properly. Consult a Yamaha dealer.
Displayed if a problem occurred in the engine system. Consult a Yamaha dealer.
Confirm
Shift to neutral!
Emergency steer procedure:
Use engine’
Consult Yamaha dealer.
STEERING MALFUNCTION
- Port Engine -
smanual override lever to steer.
Confirm
Shift to neutral!
Emergency steer procedure:
Use Forward and Reverse to steer.
Consult Yamaha dealer.
STEERING MALFUNCTION
- Port Engine -
CHECK SYSTEM
Confirm
- Port Engine -
Consult Yamaha dealer.
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Other notifications
Displayed if running a single engine for more than one hour. Start all engines to recharge the batter-
ies.
Displayed if GPS signal is interrupted and speed control stopped functioning.
Displayed if target position is changed while boat is moving during SetPoint.
Displayed if GPS signal is interrupted and maneuvering control could not be done.
Displayed when boat decelerates after determining final destination of TRACK POINT has been
reached.
Displayed when deceleration during TRACK POINT has finished. (When boat stops at final destina-
tion)
Confirm
Start all enginesto recharge
Battery Charge Low
Confirm
GPSisunstable. Speed control cannot be activated.
Confirm
Boat ismovingtoward new target.
Confirm
Boat control function hasbeen cancelled.
Confirm
Deceleration mode isactive.
Confirm
Deceleration finished.
Shift all leversto neutral.
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Displayed when deceleration during TRACK POINT has finished. (When boat does SetPoint control
at final destination)
Displayed when TRACK POINT was turned on after setting route on MFD with no final destination
information.
Displayed if GPS signal is unstable. If this situation continues, the Autopilot function will be can-
celled and boat speed will be reduced.
Confirm
Deceleration finished.
To activate Set Point, shift all leversto neutral.
Confirm
When Final Track Point isreached, deceleration
mode isengaged. If necessary, operate control
lever before Final Track Point.
Confirm
GPSisunstable.
Boat control may be deactivated soon.
Speed Control: Move remote control lever.
Autopilot: Turn steeringwheel.
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