Systems Monitor

Operation Manual
THIS MANUAL DESCRIBES THE SMARTCRAFT GAUGE SYSTEMS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR BOAT

2004, Mercury Marine

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Initial Power Up (Or After Master Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Master Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Standard Display Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Shallow Water Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Warning Display Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CAL 1 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CAL 2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fuel Tank Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 NOTE:This manual shows all the Monitor display screens that are available. Depending on your type of engine, not all these screens will apply.

LEGEND
A= B= C= D= E= F= I= L= N= O= P= S= T= U=

= Engine = Fuel = Water Temperature = Water Pressure = Oil = Alarm

BASIC OPERATION
The Monitor is an LCD multi-function display gauge. A variety of button. displays can be activated using the button scrolls the following displays: fuel used, Pressing the tachometer (RPM), fuel flow, power trim position, engine temp, water pressure, battery voltage, range (if calibrated), and water depth (if equipped with transducer). The Monitor will power up when the ignition is turned on. The display includes a backlight which allows you to read it at night. The backlight brightness is adjustable using button. In the event of a warning alarm, the warning icon(s) displayed. will be

Initial Power Up (Or After Master Reset)

Unit will display software level then flash the word SEt in conjunction with engine icon, indicating it is ready to start the autodetect procedure.

Press the

button.

AUTO-DETECTION The unit will begin its Auto-detection of engine type procedure. In this procedure the Monitor checks with the engine control module (ECM) to see what type of engine you have and presets the data monitoring screens accordingly, (e.g., If Monitor detects an inboard engine connected to the data network it will turn off all engine/drive TRIM functions as these functions are not used in an inboard engine installation). The intention is to make initial setup easier. It also checks for other Monitors to allow for appropriate engine location and station location setting. When setting up monitors for multiengine or multistation installations, perform a power up or a master reset on all monitors before performing the autodetect function. Once all of the monitors display SEt then, perform autodetect on the monitors.
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BASIC OPERATION
Initial Power Up (Or After Master Reset)
INITIAL AUTO-DETECTION ERROR MESSAGES:
Flashing Stbd More than one of the engine computers (ECMs) are configured as a starboard engine. The engines must be programmed for proper engine location using a DDT or Quicksilver Diagnostic Tool. Flashing nonE The gauge does not see any engine computers (ECMs). Please check wiring for bad connections and for proper amount of terminator resistors. Flashing noSt None of the engine computers (ECMs) are configured as a starboard engine. Engines may not be compatible or must be programmed for proper engine location by using a DDT or Quicksilver Diagnostic Tool. Flashing 2001 You will need to manually select your engine type. Use the button to scroll through the choices. Stnd = Stern Drive, Inbd = Inboard, JEtd = Jet Drive, Out2 = Outboard 2 Stroke, Out4 = Outboard 4 Stroke. Press to continue.

MASTER RESET
You can return the gauge back to factory presets through the Master Reset command. IMPORTANT: Performing a master reset will reset the unit back to all factory defaults, thus eliminating any installation calibrations performed during set up of product. and for approximately 12 seconds. You will 1. Hold in see the word dFLt. Let go of the buttons. 2. Immediately press and hold in unit counts down to zero 0. and again until the

3. The SEt message flashing on the screen indicates that the unit has been reset to factory defaults.

STANDARD DISPLAY SCREENS

NOTE:This manual shows all the Monitor display screens that are available. Depending on your type of engine, not all these screens will apply.

Start Up
Hrs

Software Version

Engine Hours

At start up, a momentary (1 second) screen displays the current monitor software version, followed by a 4 second display showing hours of engine use.

Fuel Used
Gal

Displays approximate fuel used since the last reset. Reset will return display back to 0. You can Reset anytime by pressing and buttons together momentarily.

RPM

Engine RPM
Tachometer Displays engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).

Fuel Flow
Gal/h

Displays current estimated individual engine fuel consumption in Gallons per hour (Gal/hr) or Liters per hour (Ltr/hr). (continued on next pge)

STANDARD DISPLAY SCREENS

TRIM

Trim Position
Displays trim position of the propulsion unit up to the maximum trim position, and then displays the trailer position. 0 = down, 10 = full trim 25 = full trailer. NOTE: This screen can be set to pop up whenever the trim switch is used. Refer to the CAL 1 Calibrations. Displays the engine temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).

Engine Temperature

Psi

Displays the engine temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).

Water Pressure

Oil Temperature

Displays the engine oil temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).

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STANDARD DISPLAY SCREENS

Oil Pressure
Displays engine oil pressure in Psi or Bar.

Battery Voltage
Volt

Displays voltage level (condition) of battery.

Range

Range
Miles

Displays estimated range based on current fuel consumption and fuel remaining in the tank that is connected to the system. The number displayed is an estimate of the distance you can travel on the remaining fuel at current boat speed. NOTE: Two requirements to activate this screen, 1.You must perform the fuel tank calibration in CAL 2. Refer to the CAL 2 Calibrations Section. 2.You must have a speed input device connected to the system (paddle wheel or pitot pressure transducer). (continued on next pge)

STANDARD DISPLAY SCREENS

Depth

Water Depth
Ft

Displays the depth of water under the transducer if connected. NOTE: You must have a depth transducer (purchased separately) connected to the system in order for this screen to operate.

Vessel Speed

Displays the vessel speed.

MPH

Seawater Temperature
oF

Displays the water temperature.

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Shallow Water Alarm

You can set an alarm to trigger whenever the boat moves into water shallower than the alarm level. Setting Shallow Water Alarm. 1. The water depth screen must be displayed. Be sure Depth is turned on in CAL 2. Refer to CAL 2 Calibration Section. 2. Press both 4. Press the and buttons together for 3 seconds. 3. The alarm on or off menu will appear. button to toggle to ON.
Depth

5.

Push

button to save.

button to set 6. The depth number will be flashing. Press the the flashing number to desired alarm depth. 100 ft maximum depth and 2 ft minimum depth.
Depth

7.

Push

button to save.

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WARNING SYSTEM
When a problem is detected with the engine, the warning display screens will alert the operator to the potential problem. Refer to the Engine Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual for explanation of the problem and the correct action to take. If problem can cause immediate engine damage, the Engine Guardian System will respond to the problem by limiting engine power. Immediately reduce throttle speed to idle. Refer to the Engine Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual for further explanation of the problem and the correct action to take. If the mode button is pressed to a different screen, the flashing alarm signal will remain flashing to indicate there still is a problem.

Warning Display Screens

IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual for further explanation of the problem and the correct action to take.

Engine Overheat
The Bell and Temperature icons are displayed. There is insufficient water pressure in the cooling system.

Low Oil Reserve

The bell and oil icons are displayed. The oil level is critically low in the engine mounted oil reservoir tank. (Outboard only)

Low Water Pressure

The Bell and Water Pressure icons are displayed. There is insufficient water pressure in the cooling system. (continued on next pge)
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WARNING SYSTEM
Warning Display Screens
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual for further explanation of the problem and the correct action to take. The Bell and Fuel Icon are displayed. Water in the water-separating fuel filter reached the full level.

Water in Fuel

Engine Overspeed
The Bell icon is displayed. The engine speed exceeded the maximum allowable RPM.

Engine Malfunction

The Bell and Engine Icon will appear to inform the driver that an engine problem occurred.

Oil Pump Fault / Low Oil Pressure

The Bell, Engine and oil icons are displayed. The oil pump has stopped functioning electrically. No lubricating oil is being supplied to the engine.

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CAL 1 CALIBRATION
Cal1 Display Calibrations:
(On or Off) Trim Pop up Screen Trim Calibration English or Metric Units Selection Range/Distance Units Selection (On or Off) Depth, Trim, Engine Temperature, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature, Water Pressure, Volts, Engine Hours,Speed, Seawater Temperature and Data Simulator pages.

1. Turn ignition key to the on position. and 2. Press and hold CAL 1 calibration screen. for 3 seconds to bring up the

and when depth screen is disNOTE:Press and hold played will open the depth calibration menu. and NOTE:Press and hold the CAL 1 calibration screen. for 3 seconds to get out of

Cal 1 Start Screen

Press the

button to move to the next calibration screen.

Tri m

Trim Pop-up Screen (Turn on or off)

Select whether you want the power trim display screen to pop up whenever the trim switch is activated .

1. Have the number flashing on display screen. 2. Press the 1 = on 0 = off 3. Press the button to select.

button to move to the next function.

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CAL 1 CALIBRATION
Trim

Trim Sensor 0.0 Setting

(Full Trim in Position)

1. The word Trim and down arrow should be blinking. 2. Trim unit to the full Down/In position. 3. Press the 4. Press the Trim button to save. button to advance to 10.0 setting.

Trim Sensor 10.0 Setting

(Full Trim Out Position)

5. The word Trim and down and up arrows should be blinking. 6. Trim unit out to the maximum trim (not trailer) position. 7. Press the 8. Press the Trim button to save. button to advance to 25.0 setting.

Trim Sensor 25.0 Setting

(Full Trailer Out Position)

9. The word Trim and up arrow should be blinking. 10. Use the trim switch and trim unit out to the maximum trailer position. 11. Press the 12. Press the button to save. button to move to the next function.

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CAL 1 CALIBRATION
SAE English System F Psi Ft Metric System C Bar Ltr M

English or Metric

Gal

Select whether you want the readings in the SAE English system or the Metric system.

1. Press the 2. Press the

Range

button to toggle between units. button to move to the next function.

Range Readings
Miles NMiles Km

Miles

Select whether you want the readings in Miles, Nautical Miles or Kilometers.

1. Press the 2. Press the

button to toggle between units. button to move to the next function.

Depth Display (on or off)

Select whether you want the depth screen to be displayed. 1. Press the 2. Press the button to select on or off. button to move to the next function. Trim

Trim Display (on or off)

Select whether you want the trim screen to be displayed.

1. Press the 2. Press the

button to select on or off. button to move to the next function.

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CAL 1 CALIBRATION
Coolant Temperature Display (on or off)
Select whether you want the coolant temperature screen to be displayed. 1. Press the 2. Press the button to select on or off. button to move to the next function.

Oil Pressure Display (on or off)

Select whether you want the oil pressure screen to be displayed. 1. Press the 2. Press the button to select on or off. button to move to the next function.

Oil Temperature Display (on or off)

Select whether you want the oil temperature screen to be displayed.(Outboard only) 1. Press the 2. Press the button to select on or off. button to move to the next function.

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CAL 1 CALIBRATION
Water Pressure Display (on or off)
Select whether you want the water pressure screen to be displayed. 1. Press the 2. Press the button to select on or off. button to move to the next function.

Volt

Battery Voltage Display (on or off)

Select whether you want the battery voltage screen to be displayed.

1. Press the 2. Press the

button to select on or off. button to move to the next function.

Engine Hours Display (on or off)

Hrs

Select whether you want the engine hours screen to be displayed. button to select on or off. button to move to the next function.

1. Press the 2. Press the

Vessel Speed Display (on or off)

Select whether you want vessel speed screen to be displayed.

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1. Press the 2. Press the

button to select on or off. button to move to the next function.

Seawater Temperature Display (on or off)

Select whether you want seawater temperature screen to be displayed. 1. Press the 2. Press the button to select on or off. button to move to the next function.

Simulator Display (on or off)

Select whether you want seawater temperature screen to be displayed. 1. Press the 2. Press the screen . button to select on or off. button to move to the Calibration selection

Calibration Screen

Selection

Select between Cal1, Cal2, or to exit the calibration mode..

and for 3 seconds to get out of the 1. Press and hold CAL 1 calibration screen or press the to go to CAL 2 calibration screen.

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CAL 2 CALIBRATION
CAL2 Display Calibrations: Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor Frequency Setting Pitot Water Pressure Speed Sensor Input Setting Pitot Water Pressure Speed Sensor Multiplier Fuel Tank Calibration

1. Turn ignition key to the on position. and for 3 seconds to bring up the 2. Press and hold CAL 1 calibration screen. Press and hold and again for 3 seconds to bring up the CAL 2 calibration screen. NOTE:Press and hold and the CAL 2 calibration screen. for 3 seconds to get out of

Cal 2 Start Screen

Press the

button to move to the next calibration screen.

Pitot Water Pressure Sensor Input

Select the pressure input of the Pitot water pressure sensor on the engine. NOTE:The standard speed input on production Mercury Outboards is 100 PSI. Certain High Performance applications may require a 200 PSI input. button to select. 1. Press the 0 =No Pitot pressure sensor 1 = 100 PSI 2 = 200 PSI 2. Press the button to move to the next function.

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CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor Frequency
Miles

Frequency can be changed to match requirements of different sensors. 4.9 is the frequency of the paddle wheel speed sensor provided by Mercury Marine.

Press the

button to save and move to the next function.

Seawater Temperature Display (on or off)

Indicates if a seawater temperature sensor is installed. NOTE: You must have a Mercury paddlewheel or depth/temp transducer (purchased separately) connected to the system in order for this screen to operate . Press the button to save and move to the next function.

Pitot Multiplier Screen

Allows you to adjust the speedometer value to match another speedometer, such as a GPS. NOTE: The multiplier ranges from 0.5 to 1.5. Press the button to save and move to the next function.

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CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Fuel Tank Calibration
THERE ARE THREE METHODS TO SET UP THE FUEL TANK LEVEL MONITORING FEATURE: First: Do nothing. Linear readout based on raw sensor values. This mode does not factor in irregular tank shapes. Second: By following the tank calibration default procedure, which is done without actually adding fuel to the tank. The Monitor will supply an estimated range value based on default sensor values. This mode does not factor in irregular tank shapes. Third: By following the tank calibration procedure completely, which includes adding fuel at certain calibration points. Monitor will display an estimated range value that factors in the tank shape.

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CAL 2 CALIBRATION
CAL 2 Calibration Tank 1 (fuel) Capacity Setting
t1 = tank 1

1. Press the 2. Press displayed.

button until t1 is displayed. t1 = tank 1. once more. The word no and the fuel icon will be

NOTE:The word no will not go away unless the gauge sees a tank connected to the system. With no tank connected, you will not be able to enter a capacity. 3. Enter the capacity of tank 1 in gallons/liters using the 4. Press the tion. key.

button to save and move to the next func-

Tank 2 Capacity Setting

NOTE:Tank 2 does not have to be a fuel tank. It could represent an oil tank for example.
t2 = tank 2

1. Press the 2. Press displayed.

button until t2 is displayed. t2 = tank 2. once more. The word no and the fuel icon will be

NOTE:The word no will not go away unless the gauge sees a tank connected to the system. With no tank connected, you will not be able to enter a capacity. 3. Enter the capacity of tank 2 in gallons using the 4. Press the tion. key.

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CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Tank 1 Calibration
Once the capacities have been entered, you need to select whether you want to calibrate fuel tank 1 t1. NOTE: The gauge will not let you calibrate the fuel tank until the capacity had been entered). 1. Press the then press button to select 1= on, 0 = off. Selecting 1 and to continue fuel tank calibration.

Tank 1 Calibration 0% Setting

Gal

Have the fuel tank level at empty. button to ad-

button to save. Press the 2. Press the vance to 25% setting.

Tank 1 Calibration 25% Setting

Gal

25 Percent

Fuel to Add

Adding the amount of fuel shown will raise fuel tank level to 25 percent. NOTE:The quantity of Fuel to Add is determined by the fuel tank capacity number entered. button to ad-

3. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank. button to save. Press the 4. Press the vance to 50% setting.

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CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Tank 1 Calibration 50% Setting
Gal

50 Percent

Fuel to Add

Adding the amount of fuel shown will raise fuel tank level to 50 percent. NOTE:The quantity of Fuel to Add is determined by the fuel tank capacity number entered. button to ad-

5. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank. button to save. Press the 6. Press the vance to 75% setting.

Tank 1 Calibration 75% Setting

Gal

75 Percent

Fuel to Add

Adding the amount of fuel shown will raise fuel tank level to 75 percent. NOTE:The quantity of Fuel to Add is determined by the fuel tank capacity number entered. button to ad-

7. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank. button to save. Press the 8. Press the vance to full% setting.

Tank 1 Calibration Full Setting

Gal

Full Percent

Add the amount of fuel to fill the fuel tank.

Fuel to Add

9. Add the amount of fuel to fill the fuel tank. button to save. Press the 10. Press the vance to next function. button to ad-

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CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Tank 2 Calibration
Select whether you want to calibrate tank 2. NOTE: Tank 2 does not have to be a fuel tank. It could represent an oil tank for example. NOTE: The gauge will not let you calibrate the tank until the capacity had been entered). 1. Press the button until t2 is displayed. t2 = tank 2.

button to select 1= on, 0 = off. Selecting 1 will 2. Press the continue tank 2 calibration. 3. Press the button to continue.

Tank 2 Calibration Icon Selection

Select one of three icons for tank 2 display screen. (oil, water/waste, fuel). 1. Press the button, you will see a blinking icon. Using the button, select which icon you want tank 2 to be, (oil, fuel, or water/waste). NOTE:If you choose oil or water/waste icon, no further tank 2 calibration will be needed. If tank 2 will be for fuel, continue tank 2 procedure. 2. Press the button to continue.

Tank 2 Calibration 0% Setting

Gal

Have the fuel tank level at empty. button to ad-

button to save. Press the 3. Press the vance to 25% setting.

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CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Tank 2 Calibration 25% Setting
Gal

25 Percent

Fuel to Add

Adding the amount of fuel shown will raise fuel tank level to 25 percent. NOTE :The quantity of fuel to add is determined by the fuel tank capacity number entered. button to ad-

4. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank. button to save. Press the 5. Press the vance to 50% setting.

Tank 2 Calibration 50% Setting

Adding the amount of fuel shown will raise fuel tank level to 50 per50 Percent Fuel to Add cent. NOTE:The quantity of fuel to add is determined by the fuel tank capacity number entered. 6. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank.
Gal

7. Press the button to save. Press the vance to 75% setting.

button to ad-

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CAL 2 CALIBRATION
Tank 2 Calibration 75% Setting
Gal

75 Percent

Fuel to Add

Adding the amount of fuel shown will raise fuel tank level to 75 percent. NOTE:The quantity of fuel to add is determined by the fuel tank capacity number entered. button to ad-

8. Add the displayed amount of fuel to the fuel tank. button to save. Press the 9. Press the vance to full% setting.

Tank 2 Calibration Full Setting

Gal

Add the amount of fuel to fill the fuel tank.

Full Percent

Fuel to Add

10. Add the amount of fuel to fill the fuel tank. and 11. Press and hold CAL 2 calibration screen. for 3 seconds to get out of the

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