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Safety Alerts and NoticesThroughout this publication, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notices, accompanied

by the international HAZARD symbol ! , are used to alert the technician to specialinstructions concerning a particular service or operation that may be hazardous ifperformed incorrectly or carelessly. These safety alerts follow ANSI standardZ535.6‑2006 for product safety information in product manuals, instructions, andother collateral materials. Observe these safety alerts carefully.These safety alerts alone can not eliminate the hazards they signal. Strict complianceto these special instructions when performing the service, and common senseoperation are major accident prevention measures.

! DANGERIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or seriousinjury.

! WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death orserious injury.

! CAUTIONIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor ormoderate injury.

NOTICEIndicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in engine or majorcomponent failure.

IMPORTANT: Identifies information essential to the successful completion of thetask.NOTE: Indicates information that helps in the understanding of a particular step oraction.

Approved Practices and ProceduresThis manual is written to aid in the installation, setup and operation of SmartCraftequipment. Persons who are not familiar with these or similar products produced byMercury Marine, and who have not been trained in the recommended servicing orinstallation procedures should have the work performed by an authorized MercuryMarine dealer technician. Improper installation or servicing of this product couldresult in damage to the product or personal injury.Whenever removing components for service, retain each component in order. At thetime of installation, install each component in the same locations and with the samemating surfaces as removed.

Cleanliness and Care of ProductClean the SmartCraft screen with water and a soft cloth. Do not use detergents.

Manual Revisions and Current InformationMercury Marine reserves the right to make changes to this manual without prior notification.Information contained in this document supersedes all information issued before thepublication date of this manual. Refer to dealer service bulletins; operation, maintenance,and warranty manuals; and installation manuals for other pertinent information concerningthe products described in this manual.

Related Service Bulletin ListUse the following table to record any future service bulletins that affect or add to theinformation in this manual. List the bulletin numbers and affected sections or pages in thismanual for your reference.

Bulletin Type Service Bulletin Bulletin Description/Title Section/PageAffected

Copyright and Trademark InformationMercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin U.S.A.Printed in U.S.A.© 2008, Mercury MarineMercury, Mercury Marine, MerCruiser, Mercury MerCruiser, Mercury Racing, MercuryPrecision Parts, Mercury Propellers, Mariner, Verado, Vazer, #1 On The Water, Alpha,Bravo, Pro Max, OptiMax, Sport‑Jet, K‑Planes, MerCathode, SmartCraft, VesselView,Quicksilver, Zero Effort, M with Waves logo, Mercury with Waves logo, and SmartCraft logoare all registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Mercury Product Protection logois a registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - Getting Started

VesselView Specifications.......................................2VesselView Race Edition Components and PartNumbers.............................................................2

Overview..................................................................2Keypad Functions....................................................4

X Button..............................................................4Check Button......................................................4Arrow Trackpad..................................................4Propulsion, Vessel, and Environment Buttons....5Brightness and Alarm Button..............................5Menu Button.......................................................5

Turning the VesselView Unit On or Off....................5Restarting VesselView.............................................5Cleanliness and Care of Product.............................5Using the Menu Panel.............................................6

Navigating Through the Screens........................8Using Dialog Boxes and Pop‑Up Windows.............9

Dialog Boxes.......................................................9Pop‑Up Window Preferences.............................9

Alarm Details Pop‑Up Window.......................9Trim/Tab Pop‑Up Window Settings..............10

Page/Screen Organization....................................11Screen Brightness.................................................12

Using Brightness/Alarm Button.........................12Using the "Clock/Light" Menu Option................12

Status Bar..............................................................13Fault Icons........................................................14

Fuel Alarms..................................................15Saving Settings......................................................16

Section 2 - Initial Setup and Calibration

Setup Wizard Overview.........................................18Setup Wizard.........................................................18

Import Configuration (optional).........................19Engine Setup....................................................21Display Setup....................................................22

Device Setup....................................................23Tank Setup and Calibration..............................24Tab Setup and Calibration................................36Complete..........................................................40

Section 3 - VesselView Race Edition Screen Overview

Available VesselView Race Edition DisplayScreens.................................................................42

MerCruiser Display Screens.............................42Outboard and Jet Drive Display Screens..........43

VesselView Race Edition Display Screens............43Propulsion.........................................................44Vessel...............................................................48Environment and Navigation.............................50

VesselView Race Edition Setup Screens..............52Calibrate...........................................................52Settings.............................................................54Settings 2..........................................................55Alarms...............................................................57System Info.......................................................57Tech..................................................................58

Section 4 - Main Menu

Calibrate (Without Use of Wizard).........................60Calibrate Menu Options..................................60Tank Calibration.............................................60

Tank Type, Size, and Location Selection.....60Tank Calibration Theory...............................63

Tank Calibration Using Default Method.....63

Default Method Procedure.........................63Tank Calibration Using Manual Method.....65Manual Method Procedure........................66Tank Calibration Using Fill Tank Method...68Fill Tank Method Procedure.......................68

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Tab Calibration..............................................71Theory.........................................................71Procedure................................................... 72

Trim Calibration Theory.................................74Default Method Theory............................... 75

Default Method Procedure........................75Manual Method Theory...............................77

Manual Method Procedure....................... 77Configuration.................................................79Factory Reset................................................81

Reset Settings.............................................81Adding or Removing Sensors to theVessel......................................................... 81

Save Configuration........................................82Load Configuration........................................85

Settings................................................................ 87Settings Menu Options..................................87Screen Options............................................. 87

Status Bar................................................... 89Steering.......................................................90

Clock/Light.................................................... 91Preferences...................................................92Sensors.........................................................93Warnings.......................................................94Units..............................................................95Units 2...........................................................96

Offsets...........................................................97Settings 2............................................................. 98

Settings 2 Menu Options...............................98Tabs.............................................................. 98

Calibration or Adjustment............................99Trim/Tab Pop‑Up (Settings)........................102Hot Keys......................................................104Pages On/Off..............................................107

Alarms................................................................109Alarms Menu Options..................................109VesselView Warning Horn Strategy............109Active Alarms..............................................110

Fault Icons................................................111Viewing Active Alarms..............................112Viewing Alarm Details...............................113

Alarm History...............................................113Alarm History Details................................114Clearing Alarm History..............................115

System Information............................................116System Information Menu Options..............116Software Info...............................................116Hardware Info..............................................117

Tech...................................................................117Tech Menu Options.....................................117RPM Bands.................................................117

Section 5 - Propulsion Menu

Using Propulsion Screens..................................120Viewing Engine Status...................................120Viewing Fuel Status.......................................121

Resetting Fuel Used.................................122Viewing Inches/Rev.......................................122Viewing Oil Pressure.....................................123

Viewing Oil Temperature...............................124Viewing Trim/Tabs.........................................125Viewing Delta Pressure.................................125Viewing Peak Performance...........................127

Resetting Peak Values..............................128Viewing Trim/Tabs 2......................................128

Section 6 - Vessel Menu

Using Vessel Screens........................................132Viewing Performance and Fuel.....................133

Resetting Total Fuel Used........................134Checking Vessel Status.................................134

Checking Tank Status....................................135Viewing Steering Position..............................136Viewing Generator Data................................137

Section 7 - Environment and Navigation Menu

Using Environment and Navigation Screens......140Viewing Depth and Water Temperature........141

Setting Depth Alerts..................................141Viewing Trip Log Information.........................143

Resetting Trip Log Amounts.....................144Viewing Fuel to Waypoint Data......................144Viewing Navigation Data................................146

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Section 8 - Installation and Wiring

Cutting the Instrument Panel...............................148Preparing the Mounting Location.................148Cutting the Panel..........................................148Securing VesselView to the InstrumentPanel............................................................149VesselView Bezel Removal..........................149

DTS Wiring Guidelines........................................150Wiring Guidelines for Electrical Boat Accessories........................................................................150Harness Installation Guidelines......................150

VesselView Harness Connection for SmartCraftVersion 07 and Up...............................................151Wiring Connections for SmartCraft Version 07....152

VesselView Harness and Adapter..................152MerCruiser and Outboard Applications ‑ SingleEngine ............................................................154

MerCruiser and Outboard Applications ‑ DualEngine.............................................................156MerCruiser and Outboard Applications ‑ TripleEngine.............................................................160MerCruiser and Outboard Applications ‑ QuadEngine.............................................................164Mercury Racing Sterndrive Applications.........167

Installing the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor. . .168Installing the NMEA 0183 Adapter Harness........169

NMEA 0183 Connector...................................170Calibration Logs...................................................172

Tank Calibration Reference Sample Log........172Tank Calibration Reference Log.....................174Manual Tank Calibration Screen Log.............175

VesselView Template Cutout..............................175

Section 9 - Glossary of Terms and Service Contact Information

VesselView Systems Terminology......................180 Mercury Marine Service Offices..........................182

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Section 1 - Getting StartedTable of ContentsVesselView Specifications.................................... 2

VesselView Race Edition Components and PartNumbers ......................................................... 2

Overview............................................................... 2Keypad Functions................................................. 4

X Button ......................................................... 4Check Button .................................................. 4Arrow Trackpad .............................................. 4Propulsion, Vessel, and Environment Buttons....................................................................... 5Brightness and Alarm Button ......................... 5Menu Button ................................................... 5

Turning the VesselView Unit On or Off................. 5Restarting VesselView.......................................... 5Cleanliness and Care of Product.......................... 5

Using the Menu Panel.......................................... 6Navigating Through the Screens .................... 8

Using Dialog Boxes and Pop-Up Windows........... 9Dialog Boxes .................................................. 9Pop-Up Window Preferences ......................... 9

Alarm Details Pop-Up Window ................. 9Trim/Tab Pop-Up Window Settings ........ 10

Page/Screen Organization.................................. 11Screen Brightness.............................................. 12

Using Brightness/Alarm Button .................... 12Using the "Clock/Light" Menu Option ........... 12

Status Bar........................................................... 13Fault Icons .................................................... 14

Fuel Alarms ............................................ 15Saving Settings................................................... 16

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VesselView SpecificationsComponent SpecificationPower / Digital Communications 2‑24 Pin VesselView Female Harness Connectors

USB Port

V1.1 or V2.0 (That is stated to be backwards compatible toV1.1)IMPORTANT: VesselView unit will not recognize memory sticksthat are only V2.0 compatible.

Ethernet Port For future option.

VesselView Unit DimensionsCase 180.5 mm x 112.0 mm

(7.1 in. x 4.4 in.)

Bezel 197.8 mm x 132.5 mm(7.8 in. x 5.2 in.)

Net Weight (VesselView Unit without Harness) 0.82 kg (1.8 lb)

VesselView Race Edition Components and Part NumbersIMPORTANT: A SystemView harness is NOT compatible with VesselView. VesselViewmust only be installed using the harness contained in the VesselView kit.

VesselView Race Edition KitsHarness/Kit/Component Part NumberService Kit: Includes only the display unit. 79‑898277K14

Kit Without GPS: Includes display, vessel harness assy., GPS harness assy., VesselViewadapter harness, and USB extension harness with dash mount plug. 79‑898277K15

Kit With GPS: Includes K15, GPS antenna, and CAN P extension harness. 79‑898277K16

VesselView Race Edition Kit ComponentsHarness/Kit/Component Part NumberVessel Harness Assembly 84‑898273T01VesselView Adapter Harness (Not required if a Mercury Racing Sterndrive Rigging Kit isinstalled on vessel.) 84‑889278T01

GPS Antenna 879172T64VesselView NEMA 0183 Adapter Harness Assembly 84‑899751T01CAN P GPS Harness 84‑879171T23Temperature Sensor Assembly 56‑820386A76USB Extension Harness With Dash Mount Plug 84‑8M2100083

OverviewVesselView Race Edition is a comprehensive vessel information center. VesselView RaceEdition displays vital information for up to three engines at one time and link gauge supportfor a fourth engine. It continuously monitors and reports basic operating data, as well asdetailed information such as sea water temperature and depth, trim status, vessel speedand steering angle, and the status of fuel, oil, water, and waste tanks.VesselView Race Edition can be fully integrated with a vessels global positioning system(GPS) or other NMEA‑compatible device to provide navigation, speed, andfuel‑to‑destination information.


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The VesselView unit is equipped with a USB port that enables configuration settings to besaved to, or imported from, a USB memory stick.

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VesselView Race Edition display screens are grouped into three categories:a - Propulsion button enables you to

quickly access the propulsionscreens that are related topropulsion, trim, tabs, and engineperformance.

b - Vessel button enables you toquickly access the vessel screensthat are related to fuel use, tanklevels, and other items such asgenerators, heating and airconditioning systems, andventilation.

c - Environment and Navigationbutton enables you to quicklyaccess the environment andnavigation screens that are relatedto depth, navigation, and GPS.


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Keypad FunctionsMounted on the VesselView unit are seven buttons and an arrow trackpad for easynavigation through screens and pages.

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X Button• Enables a full shut down of VesselView when held down while the engine key

switch is turned off.• Deactivates or cancels the highlighted selection.• Performs other functions as described in the on‑screen prompts.• Closes the menu panel.

Check Button• Activates or confirms the highlighted selection.• Accesses functions within pages.• Performs other functions as described in the on‑screen prompts.

Arrow Trackpad• Operates the up, down, and side‑to‑side movement of the VesselView cursor to

navigate through the various screens and function prompts.• Toggles through the available category screens.


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• Performs other functions as described in the on‑screen prompts.

Propulsion, Vessel, and Environment Buttons• Opens the last screen viewed in the particular category.• Toggles through the available category screens.

Brightness and Alarm Button• Opens the screen brightness control for brightness adjustment of the VesselView

screen (when no faults are present).• Enables quick access to the "ACTIVE ALARMS" screen where active faults and their

details are shown (when faults are present).

Menu Button• Opens the menu panel of the active category.• Toggles between the "Main" menu and the menu of the active category.

Turning the VesselView Unit On or OffThe VesselView unit automatically turns on when the key switch for any engine connectedto the unit is turned to the "RUN" position.VesselView enters suspend mode 48 hours after the key switches for all engines connectedto the VesselView unit are turned to the "OFF" position. When any engine key switch isturned to the "RUN" position again, VesselView quickly displays the last active screen.To shut down the VesselView unit completely for storage or to save configuration sessionchanges, press the X button while turning the engine key switches to the "OFF" position.Do not interrupt power to the unit while it displays the powering off screen. If power isinterrupted while VesselView is shutting down, changes made during that session may belost. When any engine key switch is turned to the "RUN" position again, VesselViewdisplays the last active screen after it completes the boot sequence.IMPORTANT: If the battery switches are turned off, the VesselView unit will shut downimmediately, while this will not damage the unit, all session configuration changes madesince the last configuration save will be lost.NOTE: When not in use, cover the VesselView unit with its protective cover to prevent thescreen from becoming damaged.During the initial startup sequence for VesselView, a setup wizard screen appears,prompting you to enter the initial setup for the unit. If this happens, follow the procedures inSection 2 - Setup and Calibration. This setup wizard does not return once completedunless a factory reset is performed.

Restarting VesselViewAt any time you can restart VesselView without the loss of any information or configurationchanges.To restart VesselView, press and hold the X button and the check button at the same timeuntil the system restarts. VesselView will display the last active screen after it completesthe boot up cycle.

Cleanliness and Care of ProductClean the VesselView screen with water and a soft cloth. Do not use detergents. When notin use, cover the VesselView unit with its protective cover to prevent the screen frombecoming damaged.


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Using the Menu PanelMenus enable you to quickly access the same screens available through the propulsion,vessel, and environment and navigation buttons; as well as the calibration, settings,settings 2, alarms, system, and RPM bands information screens only available in the menupanel. To use the menu panel, follow these steps:1. Press the menu button. The menu panel specific to the currently open screen category

("Propulsion", "Vessel", "Env/Nav") appears.2. Press a button to open the appropriate menu panel.

a. To see the available propulsion screens, press the propulsion button and then themenu button. The "Propulsion" menu panel appears.

IMPORTANT: The available VesselView menu options may display differently than thoselisted in the pictures; menu options depend on the engine type, if tabs are a part of thevessel configuration, and if screens have been manually turned on or off. Those screensturned off in the "Pages On/Off" menu option will also not appear in their respective menu.If you suspect you are missing a screen, refer to Section 4 ‑ Pages On/Off and review thelist to ensure all screens are turned on.

Propulsion

Engine Status

Fuel Status

Inches/Rev

Oil Press

Trim/Tabs

Delta Press

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Propulsion Menu Panelb. To see the available vessel screens, press the vessel button and then the menu

button. The "Vessel" menu panel appears.

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Perf & Fuel

Vessel Status

Speed

Tank Status

Generator

Steer Position

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c. To see the available environment and navigation screens, press the environmentand navigation button and then the menu button. The "Env/Nav" menu panelappears.

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Depth

Trip Log

Navigation

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d. To see the available main screens, with the menu panel open in any of thecategories, press the menu button. The "Main" menu panel appears. When themenu button is pressed again VesselView toggles back to the category menu.

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Settings 2

Alarms

Alarms

Alarm History

Active Alarms

System Info

Hardware Info

Software Info

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3. Use the arrow trackpad to choose a menu item.4. Press the check button to confirm your choice.

Navigating Through the ScreensThere are four distinct ways to navigate through the various VesselView screens.1. By pressing the propulsion button, vessel button, or the environment and navigation

button. The available screens in each category can be adjusted using the Pages On/Off screen. Refer to Section 4 - Pages On/Off for the description of how to selectspecific screens to appear in each category.

2. By pressing the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad. This will toggle through theavailable screens of the selected category.


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3. By pressing the menu button. The available screens in each category will appear in themenu list of data screens. The menu list of data screens is influenced by the "PagesOn/Off" screen. The data screens turned off will not appear in the menu list.

4. By pressing the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad. This will jump to a predefinedhot key screen that is assigned to that arrow function. Refer to Section 4 - Hot Keysfor the description of how to assign hot keys.

Using Dialog Boxes and Pop‑Up WindowsDialog boxes appear within screens to enable access to controls, functions, changes tosettings, or calibrations, specific to that screen. Pop‑up windows are informational windowsthat show alarms or a status of something like the tab position or propulsion unit trimposition. Pop‑up windows will appear on any screen in VesselView as a pop‑up windowand will remain open for a short duration of time or, as is the case of the "ALARMSDETAILS" pop‑up window, the X button is pressed.

Dialog BoxesThe control icon appears in the upper left corner of any screen that includes a dialog boxfor access to controls and screen functions. The control icon disappears about 3 secondsafter each screen is loaded. To open a dialog box from one of these screens, press thecheck button. To close the dialog box, press the X button.

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Pop‑Up Window PreferencesThere are two pop‑up windows that can be adjusted to appear once limits are reached and/or off so they do not appear; the "ALARM DETAILS" pop‑up and the, depending on thevessel configuration, "TRIM" or "TRIM/TAB" pop‑up.

ALARM DETAILS POP-UP WINDOWAlarms and faults will display on the "ALARM DETAILS" pop‑up window to notify you of acondition requiring your attention. Refer to Section 4 - Alarms for more information aboutalarms. To close the "ALARM DETAILS" pop‑up window press the X button.To access the "ALARM DETAILS" preferences pop‑up, press the menu button until the"Main" menu appears, then select "Settings" > "Preferences". Press the down or up arrowon the arrow trackpad to highlight the "POP‑UP WARNINGS" preference. Pressing the leftor right arrow on the arrow trackpad will toggle between "YES" or "NO".


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If no is selected the faults/warnings will not appear as a pop‑up on the screen but the statusbar will still display the current faults/warnings. Refer to Section 1 - Status Bar for furtherinformation.

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TRIM/TAB POP-UP WINDOW SETTINGSThe trim/tab pop‑up window can be modified to be "On" or "Off", its length of time that thepop‑up remains open as well the quality of the pop‑up detail ("Standard" or "HighResolution"). To access the "TRIM/TAB SETTINGS" screen, press the menu button untilthe "Main" menu appears, then select "Settings 2" > "Trim/Tab Popup".

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Depending on the vessel configuration, the pop‑up will only display components connectedto the VesselView unit. If both trim and tabs exist on the vessel, and are connected to theVesselView unit, the "TRIM/TAB" pop‑up will display both the trim chart and the tab chart.Whereas, if only trim is connected, only the trim chart will display in the pop‑up.

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To change the settings for the trim/tab pop‑up window, refer to Section 4 - Trim/TabPop-Up (Settings).

Page/Screen OrganizationVesselView enables a user to specify exactly what screens, in each of the three categories,they want to have visible for quick access. Each category; propulsion, vessel, orenvironment and navigation, have a variety of default screen layouts with differentinformation on each. Refer to Section 4 - Pages On/Off to learn how to select screens foreach category.

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Screen BrightnessThere are two methods to adjust the brightness; with the "Main" > "Settings" > "Clock/Light"menu option or with the brightness/alarm button. The screen brightness can be adjustedusing the brightness/alarm button while in any VesselView display screen as long as thereis not an active fault in the system. If an active fault exists, the brightness/alarm button willfirst go to the "Active Alarms" screen. Press the brightness/alarm button a second time andthe "Screen Brightness" control will appear.

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Screen brightness controlThe screen brightness control enables you to adjust the brightness of the screen on a scaleof 0 to 15. To adjust screen brightness, use the following steps:

Using Brightness/Alarm Button1. Press the brightness/alarm button. The "Screen Brightness" control will appear.2. Use the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust screen brightness. The right

arrow increases brightness. The left arrow decreases brightness.3. Press the brightness/alarm button to exit.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView it is necessary to saveyour session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. It is recommended that all changesbe made before saving the session.

Using the "Clock/Light" Menu OptionMenu path: "Main" > "Settings" > "Clock/Light". Refer to Section 4 - Clock/Light to learnabout the other adjustments in this screen.

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1. Upon entering the "CLOCK/BRIGHTNESS" screen, the "HOURS (0‑23)" field will behighlighted in blue.

2. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "BRIGHTNESS" field.3. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust screen brightness. The right

arrow increases brightness and the left arrow decreases brightness.4. Once you have selected the preferred brightness setting, press the check button to

save the session.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.

Status BarVesselView displays important information in the status bar at the top of each screen. Thestatus bar displays up to four different icons and messages. Notices of conditions that mayneed attention (such as warnings, fuel level alerts, and faults) appear as an icon on the leftside of the status bar with a short description of the fault. The fault text will temporarilyreplace the status bar icons until the fault is cleared. If more than one fault has occurred,the faults will appear one after the other in the sequence they occurred. To clear a faultmessage from the status bar, after a fault has been corrected, press the X button. Refer toSection 4 - Alarms for more information about alarms and fault codes. Refer to Section1 - Using Dialog Boxes and Pop-Up Windows to learn how to view the "ALARMDETAILS" pop‑up window.

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Other status information such as time, speed, air temperature, and fuel consumption forexample (a total of 16 data fields to choose from) can appear in either of three data fields.The data in these fields can be arranged under the "Main" menu by selecting "Settings" >"Screen Options" > "Status bar". Refer to Section 4 - Screen Options to learn how tochange the data shown in the status bar.

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Data fields available in status bar

• Time• Speed (acquired with either a

pitot, paddle, or GPS)• Speed Over Ground (acquired

with a GPS)• Sea Temperature• Gear• Fuel Usage• Fuel Level• Depth

• Course Over Ground• Bearing to Way Point• Air Temperature• Port Tab• Starboard Tab• Starboard Trim• Port Trim• Volts

Fault IconsVesselView displays fault icons to alert the operator of any faults or warnings with an iconon the left side of the status bar. A description of the fault or warning will appear over theother status bar fields. If all systems are operating normally a green icon with the word"OK" inside will be displayed. For all other faults, there are four icons to warn the operator.The operator can view the fault in detail by pressing the brightness/alarm button. Refer toSection 4 - Alarms.


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Icon or Message Icon Description Warning Description

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Blue "OK" inside a green circle. All systems are operating normally

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Yellow "!" on a blackbackground in a yellow triangle. Warning ‑ A fault has occurred.

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White "!" inside a red triangle. Alarm ‑ A fault has occurred and has activated engineguardian.

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Black fuel pump on a yellowbackground inside a blackcircle.

Fuel Level Low(The warning pop‑up will appear to acknowledge the

critical fuel level. The warning pop‑up can be turned off butthe status bar icon and message will always appear.)

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White fuel pump on a redbackground.

Fuel Level Critical(A warning horn will begin and the warning pop‑up will

appear to acknowledge the critical fuel level. The audiblealarm and the warning pop‑up can both be turned off but

the status bar icon and message will always appear.)

FUEL ALARMSIMPORTANT: A fuel fault alarm will only occur if all fuel tanks on the vessel, connected toVesselView, are sending a low fuel condition fault. If only one of many is sending a low fuelcondition fault, the VesselView will not identify the fault. The system looks at all tanksdefined as fuel and adds them all together into a single sum. The alarms are based off ofthe sum of all fuel tanks.Fuel Low Level Icon—This icon will appear when the "FUEL LOW LEVEL" percentage ofremaining fuel is reached. By default, VesselView has the low level percentage set to 25%.This percentage can be modified in the "WARNINGS" screen. Menu path: "Main" >"Settings" > "Warnings". Refer to Section 4 - Warnings.Fuel Critical Level Icon—This icon will appear when the "FUEL CRIT LEVEL" percentageof remaining fuel is reached. By default, VesselView has the critical level percentage setto 10%. This percentage can be modified in the "WARNINGS" screen. Menu path: "Main"> "Settings" > "Warnings". Refer to Section 4 - Warnings.In conjunction with the fault icon and message appearing in the status bar, two other meansof warning the operator are built into VesselView; a warning horn and warnings pop‑upwindow. Both of these can be turned on or off but the status bar icon and warning messagewill always appear.• The audible warning is set within the "WARNINGS" screen. Menu path: "Main" >

"Settings" > "Warnings". Refer to Section 4 - Warnings.• The warning pop‑up window is set within the "PREFERENCES" screen. Menu path:

"Main" > "Settings" > "Preferences". Refer to Section 4 - Preferences.


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Saving SettingsVesselView operates in sessions. Configuration changes can be made to a session butwhen the VesselView unit is shutdown before saving it will lose those changes and go backto its default settings (or last saved configuration settings). When changes are made to anyof the VesselView settings, whether for calibrating settings or for customization, thosechanges need to be saved.IMPORTANT: If the battery switches are turned off, the VesselView unit will shut down. Allsession configuration changes made since the last configuration save will be lost.When changing data in the fields of a screen, the screen may state to press the checkbutton to save the changes but in essence you are only saving those changes to the currentsession. After a change is made to any VesselView screen press the check button to savethe changes made to the session or X button to cancel any changes.Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up message willappear as a reminder to save your settings (to save the session). To save time, it isrecommended that all session changes be saved before holding X button while keying ALLengines off.

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IMPORTANT: Pressing the X button while turning the engine key switch "OFF" will savethe current session configuration settings and shut down VesselView.When the engine key switches are turned back to the "RUN" position, VesselView willperform a complete reboot that typically takes a few minutes. Due to the length of time toreboot, it is advantageous to make all necessary configuration changes in a single sessionand then save all changes at one time.There are two methods to save configuration changes made in a session:• Complete the setup wizard and press the check button. VesselView will save the

changes made in the setup wizard session, shutdown, and reboot.• When changes have been made to VesselView, outside of the setup wizard, perform

the following procedure.a. While pressing the X button, turn the engine key switch to the "OFF" position. Be

sure to turn all engine key switches to their "OFF" position if multiple engines exist.IMPORTANT: If any engine key switch is turned off after you have let go of the X button,that particular engines session changes will be lost.

b. When any key switch is turned back to the "RUN" position, VesselView displaysthe last active screen after it completes the boot up cycle. Though the data issaved, only data for the engines that have their key switches turned to the "RUN"position will be displayed.


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Section 2 - Initial Setup and CalibrationTable of ContentsSetup Wizard Overview...................................... 18Setup Wizard...................................................... 18

Import Configuration (optional) ..................... 19Engine Setup ................................................ 21Display Setup ............................................... 22

Device Setup ................................................ 23Tank Setup and Calibration .......................... 24Tab Setup and Calibration ........................... 36Complete ...................................................... 40

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Setup Wizard OverviewTurning the key switch to the "RUN" position activates all VesselView units connected tothe system. Complete the initial setup process using the setup wizard when starting up anyVesselView unit for the first time, or after selecting "RESET SETTINGS" on the "FACTORYRESET" screen. Menu path: "Main" > "Calibrate" > "Factory Reset". This process calibrateseach VesselView to the vessel's engine, sensor, and instrument configuration. The setupwizard procedures include:• Import configuration—This is used when a good configuration has been stored onto a

USB memory stick.• Engine setup—This is used to define the size, type, and quantity of engines installed

on the vessel• Display setup—This is used to define the screen configuration for your engines.• Device setup—This is used to differentiate each VesselView Race Edition unit when

multiple VesselView's are installed on the vessel.• Tank setup and calibration—This is used to define the tanks purpose, size, and location

on the vessel. Tanks will need to be calibrated so that the data displayed in VesselViewis accurate.

• Tab setup and calibration—This is used to define the number of tabs installed on thevessel and their electrical connection. Tabs will need to be calibrated so that the datadisplayed in VesselView is accurate.

NOTE: Trim is not part of the setup wizard but requires setup and calibration. Refer toSection 4 - Trim Calibration.Repeat the setup wizard for each VesselView unit installed on the vessel. It isrecommended that the configuration setup and calibration settings be saved onto a USBmemory stick and imported onto other VesselView units rather than having to repeat thesetup procedure.IMPORTANT: When VesselView Race Edition is first configured (during the setup wizard)the system will automatically detect sensors that are present and ignores sensor inputsthat have no sensors attached. If a sensor is removed from the system after initialconfiguration, VesselView will start to show faults for the removed sensor. To stop the faultmessage perform the "Reset Sensor Detection" procedure. Refer to Section 4 - FactoryReset. VesselView will rescan for sensors, and because the removed sensor no longerexists, the fault message will go away.

Setup WizardThe VesselView Race Edition setup wizard guides you through the first steps of configuringVesselView. The setup wizard begins when the VesselView unit is turned on for the firsttime or when a factory reset is performed. There are five areas that the setup wizard assistsin configuring; the engine, the display, the device, the tanks, and the tabs. The VesselViewsetup wizard starts with the option to import a saved configuration from a USB memorystick.NOTE: A VesselView configuration needs to be previously exported (saved) to a USBmemory stick in order to perform the import function. Refer to Section 4 - SaveConfiguration.To skip the "IMPORT CONFIG" option, press the right arrow on the arrow trackpad. Thiswill continue the setup wizard and open the "ENGINE SETUP" screen (continue to theEngine Setup procedure in the setup wizard).


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1. Turn all engine key switches to their "RUN" position. The first screen is the"WELCOME" screen.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT rush VesselView by pressing buttons while the system is bootingup and acquiring vessel and engine data. When VesselView is initially started or after afactory reset, the system will take a few seconds to complete its boot‑up process andacquisition of the vessel and engine data. If you do not see the "IMPORT CONFIG" screenas your next (second) screen, press the left arrow on the arrow trackpad until it appears.

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2. Press the right arrow on the arrow trackpad to continue to "IMPORT CONFIG".

Import Configuration (optional)The import configuration option is used to import configuration settings that were saved toa USB memory stick.IMPORTANT: The VesselView unit will recognize USB memory sticks of version 1.1 or aUSB memory stick of version 2.0 that is stated to be backwards compatible to version 1.1.The VesselView unit will not recognize memory sticks that are only version 2.0 compatible.IMPORTANT: Configuration settings saved to a USB memory stick are compiled into onedata file. Only one file can exist in the root of the USB memory stick. VesselView will notrecognize multiple import files.1. The "IMPORT CONFIG" screen instructs you to insert a USB memory stick and wait

for instructions.

IMPORT CONFIG

TO IMPORT CONFIGURATION, INSERT

MEMORY STICK AND WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

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2. Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port on the back of the VesselView unit.

c

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IMPORTANT: Do not remove the USB memory stick until the import process is complete.3. When the memory stick is detected, the "IMPORT CONFIG" screen will display

"MEMORY STICK READY".IMPORTANT: If you attempt to load a configuration setting that was not saved to the USBmemory stick, the import of the data file will not be successful; a yellow pop‑up messagewill appear stating "IMPORT UNSUCCESSFUL". If you can recall the configuration settingthat was not saved, select "SKIP" for that particular configuration setting. That particularconfiguration setting will need to be setup and calibrated accordingly. Refer to Section 4 ‑Calibrate.To avoid this error, it is practical to save all configuration settings to the USB memory stick(leave all fields read "EXPORT"). This will resolve any doubt, when loading ("IMPORT")configuration settings.

IMPORT UNSUCCESSFUL

Import was unable to findall the files for the selectedimport task. PRESS (X) TO CONTINUE

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4. Press the check button to import the saved configuration.

IMPORT CONFIG

TO IMPORT CONFIGURATION, INSERT

MEMORY STICK AND WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

MEMORY STICK READY TO IMPORT

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5. VesselView will restart and import the configuration.NOTE: If the imported configuration settings are correct for your power package you havecompleted the setup process. Continue to finalize the setup of VesselView. Refer toSection 4 - Calibrate Menu Options

Engine SetupVesselView automatically detects the vessel's power package. On the "ENGINE SETUP"screen, VesselView enables you to change the type and number of engines. The availablepower packages are:

• "2 Stroke Gas Outboard"• "4 Stroke Gas Outboard"• "Gas Sterndrive"• "Gas Sterndrive No Troll"• "Gas Inboard"• "Gas Inboard No Troll"

• "Gas Jet Drive"• "Gas Verado"• "Diesel Sterndrive"• "Diesel Sterndrive No Troll"• "Diesel Inboard"• "Diesel Inboard No Troll"

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IMPORTANT: The "ENGINE TYPE" field may be blank when the "ENGINE SETUP" screeninitially appears. Before beginning this procedure, wait until an engine type appears in the"ENGINE TYPE" field (this could take several seconds). If an engine type does not appear,check that all engine ignition keys are in the "RUN" position and that the VesselView unitis properly connected. For installation information, refer to Section 8 ‑ Installation andWiring.1. Wait until an engine type appears in the "ENGINE TYPE" field. The "ENGINE TYPE"

field may take several seconds to detect the engine.2. If the engine type is correct, proceed to step 5; otherwise, press the check button to

access the "ENGINE TYPE" field.3. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to scroll through the available engine

types.4. Confirm your selection by pressing the check button.5. If the number of engines is correct, proceed to step 8; otherwise, press the check button,

then the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to access the "NUMBER OF ENGINES"field.

6. Press the right arrow on the arrow trackpad to increase the number of engines or theleft arrow to decrease the number of engines. The maximum number of engines is four.

IMPORTANT: Select the total number of engines installed, regardless of how many youwish to display on VesselView.7. Confirm your selections by pressing the check button.8. Press the right arrow on the arrow trackpad to continue to the "DISPLAY SETUP"

screen.NOTE: VesselView displays data from one engine by default.NOTE: Although you may select up to four engines, VesselView only displays data for amaximum of two diesel engines or three gasoline engines. Choosing four engines enablesyou to add two more tanks; and to view the total fuel flow, fuel range, and drive link gaugesfor all engines. All other data is displayed for the maximum number of engines allowed. Itis recommended that a second VesselView unit be used in a quad engine configuration.

Display SetupThe "DISPLAY SETUP" screen enables you to choose where the data for each engine isdisplayed on VesselView. Typically, the engines are displayed left to right in the same orderas their physical locations port to starboard. Some helm configurations may requiredifferent display settings. If you choose to display only one engine in a multi‑engineapplication, VesselView displays aggregate data such as total fuel flow and range for allengines, but displays engine specific data for only the engine selected for that display.IMPORTANT: Do not choose the same screen location for more than one engine.1. If the screen locations are correct, proceed to step 6; otherwise, press the check button

to access the "RIGHT SIDE" field.NOTE: The "DISPLAY SETUP" screen shown is for dual engines. Triple and quadapplications will show three fields. The third field will be listed as "CENTER" location. Singleengine applications will have one field.


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NOTE: If there are more engines on the vessel than you wish to display, choose "NONE"for those engine locations.

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a

b

a - Right side locationb - Left side location

2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to scroll through the availablelocations. You may select any of the following, depending on the number of engines:• "NONE"• "STBD"• "PORT"• "CENTER" (triples only)• "STBDCNTR" (quads only)• "PORTCNTR" (quads only)

3. If there are multiple engines, press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceedto the next field.

4. Perform steps 1, 2, and 3 for all remaining engines on the vessel.5. Confirm your selections by pressing the check button.6. Press the right arrow on the arrow trackpad to continue to the "DEVICE SETUP" screen.

Device SetupThe unique VesselView ID differentiates each VesselView unit from all other installedSmartCraft devices, such as other VesselView units or SmartCraft gauges. The "DEVICESETUP" screen enables you to assign this unique identifier to each VesselView unit andto designate whether the VesselView is installed at the primary or secondary helm.IMPORTANT: Do not choose the same Unique VesselView ID for multiple VesselViewinstallations.1. If there is only one VesselView unit installed on the vessel, proceed to step 5; otherwise,

press the check button to access the "UNIQUE VESSELVIEW ID" field.


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NOTE: Select the "UNIQUE VESSELVIEW ID" by the position the VesselView units areinstalled (lowest to highest helm is recommended).

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2. Press the right arrow on the arrow trackpad to increase the number or the left arrow todecrease the number. Choose a number that is different from the number assigned toany other VesselView unit installed.

3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "HELM ID" field.NOTE: Use "HELM ID 1" for single helm vessels. If a vessel has multiple VesselView unitsinstalled on different helms (up to four maximum) the "HELM ID" needs to represent thehelm where each VesselView is installed (lowest to highest helm is recommended).4. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to choose either helm 1, helm 2,

helm3, or helm 4.5. Confirm your selections by pressing the check button.6. Press the right arrow on the arrow trackpad to continue to the "TANK SETUP" screen.

Tank Setup and CalibrationThe "TANK SETUP" screen enables you to enter the capacity and location of tanks on thevessel. Each tank can be defined as either fuel, oil, water, or waste. Depending on theengine configuration, additional tank fields will become available.

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NOTE: The "TANK SETUP" screen shown is for a triple engine configuration that containscenter tank positions. Quad applications will show additional positions for starboard centerand port center tanks.1. Press the check button to enter tank setup.2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad until the tank type is shown for that

particular tank. The available options for each tank are:• "NOT USED"• "FUEL"• "OIL"• "WATER"• "WASTE"

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3. Press the down arrow to proceed to the next tank.4. Perform steps 2 and 3 for all remaining tanks on the vessel.5. Confirm your selections by pressing the check button. The next screen will appear

asking for the known capacities of each tank.NOTE: Tank types have now been confirmed.6. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad until the tank capacity is shown for

that particular tank.NOTE: Pressing and holding an arrow causes the numeric increments to speed up. Leftarrow causes the number to decrease; right arrow causes the number to increase.


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NOTE: The default unit for measuring tank capacity is U.S. gallons. To choose a differentunit of measurement, refer to Section 4 - Units 2.

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asking for the location of each tank.NOTE: Tank capacities have now been confirmed.10. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad until the tank location label that you

would like is shown for that particular tank.• "S1" (starboard 1), "S2" (starboard 2), "S3" (starboard 3), "SF" (starboard forward),

or "SA" (starboard aft)• "P1" (port 1), "P2" (port 2), "P3" (port 3), "PF" (port forward), or "PA" (port aft)• "C1" (center 1), "C2" (center 2), "C3" (center 3), "CF" (center forward), or "CA"

(center aft)

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11. Press the down arrow to proceed to the next tank.12. Perform steps 10 and 11 for all remaining tanks on the vessel.


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13. Confirm your selections by pressing the check button. The next screen that will appearshows the tank setup table complete with all data entered for each tank.

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NOTE: Tank locations have now been confirmed.14. Now begins the calibration process for each tank. Press the down or up arrow on the

arrow trackpad to highlight the tank to be calibrated and press the check button.NOTE: As you progress through the listed tanks in the table the tank successfully calibratedwill change to blue text.15. There are three tank calibration methods.

• Choose "DEFAULT" (go to step a) for uniformly shaped tanks where each quarterof the tank holds a quarter of its total capacity. The default method will place valuesof 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% into the same calibration used by the"MANUAL" method thus overwriting any manually entered data.

• Choose "MANUAL" (go to step b) to fine tune the tank calibrations when you havea known amount in the tank. This is the most commonly used option because youcan enter the calibrations at any time and see how they affect the calculated fuelremaining. The calibration does not need to begin at any set level, and whereduplicate tanks in the vessel exist, the calibration settings can be easily copiedfrom one tank to the other and then even slightly adjusted up or down over thecourse of a few tanks of fuel.


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• Choose "FILL TANK" (go to step c) for irregularly shaped tanks. The "FILL TANK"method must be initiated with an empty tank and filled in intervals. As you stepthrough the "FILL TANK" procedure the current sender value is placed into the"MANUAL" calibration at the appropriate level indicated by the graphic on thescreen. These values can be verified, and readjusted if necessary, by using the"MANUAL" method to adjust the calibration generated during the "FILL TANK"procedure.

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a. "DEFAULT" Method—Use the default method primarily for those tanks containingoil, water, or waste. These types of tanks are commonly uniform in shape. Themanual method can be used to adjust the calibration accordingly.i. Press the check button to select the tank to be calibrated.

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ii. On the "TANK CALIBRATION" screen, press the up or down arrow on thearrow trackpad to highlight the "DEFAULT" calibration method and press thecheck button. Empty will be 0%, 1/4 tank will be 25%, 1/2 tank will be 50%, etc.

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iii. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the next tank in the table.NOTE: As you progress through the listed tanks in the table the tank successfully calibratedwill change to blue text.

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iv. You are asked to select the calibration method to use for this particular tank.Press the check button to select the "DEFAULT" method.

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v. Repeat steps iii and iv for each tank.vi. Once all tanks have been calibrated (identified as blue text), end the calibration

process by selecting the X button.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.

vii. If you are done calibrating the tanks, press the right arrow on the arrowtrackpad to continue to the "TAB SETUP" screen.

b. "MANUAL" Method—The level sensor in the tank changes resistance values asthe float rises and falls with the volume level in the tank. A normal level sensorwould have a resistance reading between 33–240 Ohms. A resistance value ofapproximately 33 Ohms represents a full tank. A resistance value of approximately240 Ohms represents an empty tank. VesselView allows for sender calibration tocorrect for sensors that are slightly outside this range. The senders used inirregularly shaped tanks need to be calibrated to the tank as substance is addedin the "FILL TANK" method, however, if it was calibrated using the "FILL TANK"method when the vessel was on the trailer or when the vessel was rocking in thewater, the tank level will be different than when the vessel is resting in calm waterso the calibration needs to be refined. Changing the actual % value calibrates thetank level indicator to the tank level sensor. To compensate for known errors inthe tank indicating system, select the quantity (0%, 25%, 50%, 100%) and adjustthe actual % value to match the current actual % for a known number of calculatedgallons. For example, if the calculated gallons equals 60 and that truly represents50% of the tank size in gallons (120 gallon tank), the tank level sensor might show70% or any other number other than 50% current actual. Select the 50% actualfield and press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad until the actual readsthe same as current actual, now the tank level indicator will indicate 50% whenthe calculated gallons equals 60 gallons.

NOTE: To assist in manually calibrating the tanks, reference tables have been provided inSection 8 - Calibration Logs.


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i. Press the check button to select the tank to be calibrated.

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ii. On the "TANK CALIBRATION" screen, press the up or down arrow on thearrow trackpad to highlight the "MANUAL" calibration method and press thecheck button.

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IMPORTANT: Ensure the tank is empty or it is known what its contents measures.iii. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad and highlight the "0%" field.


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iv. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to change the "ACTUAL" toread the same as the "CURRENT ACTUAL %".

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IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to perform the procedure using quarters of a tank,although this will establish a more accurate tank calibration. It is most important that, atminimum, empty (0%) and full (100%) are calibrated. VesselView will calculate the quarterpercentages using the empty and full data.

v. Begin filling the tank in 25% intervals.vi. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad and highlight the interval

"25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%" field.vii.Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to change the "ACTUAL" to

read the same as the "CURRENT ACTUAL %".

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ix. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the next tank in the table.NOTE: As you progress through the listed tanks in the table the tank successfully calibratedwill change to blue text.

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x. Repeat steps ii through ix for each tank.xi. Once all tanks have been calibrated (identified as blue text), end the calibration


xii. If you are done calibrating the tanks, press the right arrow on the arrowtrackpad to continue to the "TAB SETUP" screen.

c. FILL TANK Method—The fill tank method requires that you fill tank in intervalsuntil full. This method is used primarily for irregularly shaped tanks. This methodis very similar to the "MANUAL" method in that you will need to begin with an emptytank and fill the tank in quarter percent intervals. The "FILL TANK" method takesyou through the process step‑by‑step. It is important that you do follow the setscreens and not jump from empty (0%) to full (100%).

IMPORTANT: Follow the procedure; do not jump from empty (0%) to the full (100%) screen.Not following the procedure will cause inaccuracy in your calibration.


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i. Press the check button to select the tank to be calibrated.

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ii. On the "TANK CALIBRATION" screen, press the up or down arrow on thearrow trackpad to highlight the "FILL TANK" calibration method and press thecheck button.

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IMPORTANT: Ensure the tank is empty.iii. Press the check button to confirm that the tank is empty or the X button to go

back one step.iv. Following the direction on the screen, fill the tank to 25% of its capacity. Press

the check button to confirm or the X button to go back one step.v. Following the direction on the screen, fill the tank to 50% of its capacity. Press

the check button to confirm or the X button to go back one step.vi. Following the direction on the screen, fill the tank to 75% of its capacity. Press

the check button to confirm or the X button to go back one step.


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vii.Following the direction on the screen, fill the tank to 100% of its capacity. Pressthe check button to confirm or the X button to go back one step. After the checkbutton is pressed a blue pop‑up message will appear acknowledging that thesystem is "Working" to apply the changes to the current session.

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viii.Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the next tank in the table.NOTE: As you progress through the listed tanks in the table the tank successfully calibratedwill change to blue text.

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ix. Repeat steps ii through viii for each tank.x. Once all tanks have been calibrated (identified as blue text), end the calibration


xi. If you are done calibrating the tanks, press the right arrow on the arrowtrackpad to continue to the "TAB SETUP" screen.

Tab Setup and CalibrationFor vessels equipped with a tab or tabs, VesselView will need to be calibrated to the tabsensor.VesselView does not display the tab chart for power packages without tabs. Refer toSection 4 - Trim/Tab Pop-Up (Settings).The tab position sensor changes voltage (current actual %) as the tab is raised or lowered.Changing the actual % value calibrates the tab level indicator to the tab position sensor.To compensate for sensitivity of the tab position sensor, select the positions (100 = Down,50 = Level, and 0 = Up) and adjust the actual % value to match the current actual % forthat known tab position.NOTE: The "TABS" screen shows up to two tabs for a starboard and port setup or just acenter tab for a single tab setup. The "TABS" screen shown is for a two tab configuration.


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1. Press the check button to enter tab setup.

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2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to identify how many tabs are installedon the vessel. If there are no tabs installed, press the X button to go back one step tothe "TAB SETUP" screen and continue to step 22.

NOTE: The "TABS" screen will add fields to the screen depending on the quantity of tabsselected. If one tab is identified then a "CENTER" field will appear. If two tabs are identified,as shown, then a "STBD TAB" field and a "PORT TAB" field will appear.

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3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the next field.4. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to identify what engine the tab is

connected to.5. If there are multiple tabs, press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to

the next field.6. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad until the proper wire connection to

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8. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the tab to be calibrated.

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9. Press the check button to begin calibrating the selected tab.10. Lower the respective tab into its down position.11. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight the "ACTUAL DOWN"

field.

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12. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the "ACTUAL DOWN" tabpercentage to match the "CURRENT ACTUAL %".

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14. Press the up arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight the "ACTUAL LEVEL" field.

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15. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the "ACTUAL LEVEL" tabpercentage to match the "CURRENT ACTUAL %".

16. Raise the respective tab into its up position.17. Press the up arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight the "ACTUAL UP" field.

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18. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the "ACTUAL UP" tabpercentage to match the "CURRENT ACTUAL %".

19. Press the check button to go back to the main "TAB CALIBRATION" screen.20. If more than one tab exists on the vessel, perform steps 8 through 18 for the remaining

tab.21. Once all tabs have been calibrated, end the calibration process by selecting the X

button.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.22. If you are done calibrating the tabs, press the right arrow on the arrow trackpad to

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CompleteThe setup wizard displays the "COMPLETE" screen after you have completed all the stepsof the setup wizard. To review your choices or to go back to a screen to make corrections,use the left arrow on the arrow trackpad.

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When you are sure that your changes are correct, press the check button to save yoursession and restart the VesselView unit. VesselView displays a saving settings message,then restarts. The restart process may take a few minutes.NOTE: If you want to change the vessel configuration after exiting the setup wizard, youmay either restart the wizard by choosing Reset Settings Directory on the "FACTORYRESET" screen in the "Calibrate" menu or reconfigure the vessel using the "Vessel Config"menu.


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Section 3 - VesselView Race Edition Screen OverviewTable of ContentsAvailable VesselView Race Edition Display Screens............................................................................ 42

MerCruiser Display Screens ........................ 42Outboard and Jet Drive Display Screens ..... 43

VesselView Race Edition Display Screens......... 43Propulsion .................................................... 44Vessel .......................................................... 48Environment and Navigation ........................ 50

VesselView Race Edition Setup Screens........... 52Calibrate ....................................................... 52Settings ........................................................ 54Settings 2 ..................................................... 55Alarms .......................................................... 57System Info .................................................. 57Tech ............................................................. 58

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Available VesselView Race Edition Display ScreensThe following charts show the available screens for MerCruiser, Race Sterndrive,Outboard, Race Outboard, and Jet Drive engines.

MerCruiser Display Screens

ScreenCategory Menu Screen

GasSterndriveNo Troll

GasInboard No

Troll

GasSterndrive

GasInboard

DieselSterndriveNo Troll

DieselInboard No

Troll

DieselSterndrive

DieselInboard

Propulsion

EngineStatus X X X X X X X X

Fuel Status X X X X X X X XInches/Rev X X X X X X X X

Oil Pressure X X X X X X X XOil

Temperature X X X X X X X X

Trim/TabsX X X X X X X X

Tab information dependent on vessel setup.Delta

Pressure X X X X X X X X

PeakPerformance X X X X X X X X

Trim/Tabs 2X X X X X X X X

Tab information dependent on vessel setup.

Vessel

Performance& Fuel X X X X X X X X

Vessel Status X X X X X X X XTank Status X X X X X X X X

SteerPosition X X X X X X X X

Speed X X X X X X X XGenerator X X X X X X X X

Environmentand

Navigation

Depth X X X X X X X XTrip Log X X X X X X X XFuel to

Waypoint Available only with GPS connected.

Navigation Available only with GPS connected.


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Outboard and Jet Drive Display Screens

Screen Category Menu Screen 2 Stroke GasOutboard

4 Stroke GasOutboard Gas Jet Drive Gas Verado

Propulsion

Engine Status X X X XFuel Status X X X XInches/Rev X X X

Oil Pressure XOil Temperature X

Trim/TabsX X X X

Tab information dependent on vessel setup.Delta Pressure X

Peak Performance X X X X

Trim/Tabs 2X X X X

Tab information dependent on vessel setup.

Vessel

Performance &Fuel X X X X

Vessel Status X X X XTank Status X X X X

Steer Position Available only with MerCruiser engines.Speed X X X X

Generator X X X X

Environment andNavigation

Depth X X X XTrip Log X X X X

Fuel to Waypoint Available only with GPS connected.Navigation Available only with GPS connected.

VesselView Race Edition Display ScreensNOTE: The screens listed in the following charts may vary depending on vessel setup,engine type, and number of engines. Refer to Section 3 - Available VesselView RaceEdition Display Screens.


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Propulsion

Propulsion

Engine Status

Fuel Status

Inches/Rev

Oil Press

Trim/Tabs

Delta Press

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Oil Temp

Peak Perf

Trim/Tabs 2

Screen DisplayName Description Screen

Engine Status Displays engine RPM, speed, and various engine datadepending on the engine type.

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Fuel Status

Displays engine RPM, speed, fuel flow, fuel used,instantaneous fuel economy, and average fuel economy for up

to three engines (triple setup maximum).NOTE: Pressing the check button while viewing this screenenables you to reset your fuel used.

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Inches/Rev

Displays engine RPM and current speed, as well as the inchestravelled per revolution of the engine camshaft, trim position,

instantaneous fuel economy, and average fuel economy for upto three engines (triple setup maximum).

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Oil Pressure Displays engine RPM, speed, coolant pressure, coolanttemperature, and oil pressure.

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Oil Temperature Displays engine RPM, speed, coolant pressure, oiltemperature, and oil pressure.

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Trim/Tabs Displays engine RPM, speed, inches travelled per revolution ofthe engine camshaft, trim position, and tab position.

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Delta Pressure

Displays engine RPM, speed, fuel pressure, engine manifoldvacuum/boost pressure, and delta pressure.

NOTE: Delta pressure is the difference between fuel pressureand manifold absolute pressure.

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Peak Performance

Displays current engine RPM and speed as well as the RPMand trim angle stored when peak speed was first increased.

NOTE: Pressing the check button while viewing this screenenables you to reset your peak values.

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Trim/Tabs 2 Displays engine RPM, speed, and trim and tab positions in agraphical form.

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Vessel

Vessel

Perf & Fuel

Vessel Status

Speed

Tank Status

Generator

Steer Position

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Performance andFuel

Displays engine RPM, speed, fuel tank levels, total fuel used,and estimated fuel range.

NOTE: Pressing the check button while viewing this screenenables you to reset your fuel used.

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Vessel Status Displays engine RPM, fuel tank levels with total fuel remaining.

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Tank StatusDisplays all tank levels and location.

NOTE: Pressing the check button while viewing this screenenables you to view the tank color legend pop‑up window.

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Steer Position

Displays steering position, depth or wind speed with the sourceidentified, and vessel speed with the source identified.

NOTE: Pressing the check button while viewing this screenenables you to edit this screen.

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Speed Displays the speed of the vessel.

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Generator

Displays a group of various generator data.NOTE: Pressing the check button while viewing this screenenables you to edit whether you want the generator to run (ON)or stop (OFF).

120 60

140 8.7 12.4F PSI Vo27217


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Environment and Navigation

Env Nav

Depth

Trip Log

Navigation

Fuel To Wpt

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Depth

Displays water depth and enables the operator to change thedepth alarm limits.

NOTE: Pressing the check button while viewing this screenenables you to edit the alarm specifications. Press the left orright arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the settings for thatfield. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad to moveto a field.

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Trip Log

Displays total trip time, average speed, distance, and fuelusage data.

NOTE: Pressing the check button while viewing this screenenables you to reset the data provided on this screen.

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Fuel to WaypointDisplays fuel usage data to a specified waypoint.

NOTE: This screen will not have any data shown if there is noglobal positioning device connected to the VesselView unit.

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NavigationDisplays the exact location of the vessel.

NOTE: This screen will not have any data shown if there is noglobal positioning device connected to the VesselView unit.

LAT

LON

DIST WPT SOG HEADING1.5 10.0 23MI MPH TO

NAVIGATION

20 20.328 S157 44.502 W

o

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VesselView Race Edition Setup Screens


Steering

MainCalibrate

Settings

Settings 2

Alarms

Alarms

Alarm History

Active Alarms

System Info

Hardware Info

Software Info

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abcd

edba

System Info

Tech

CalibrateTank

Tabs

Trim

Configuration

Factory Reset

Save Configs

ef

Settings 2Tabs

Trim/Tab Popup

Hot Keys

Pages On/Off

cTechRPM Bands

fSettingsScreen Options

Clock/Light

Preferences

Sensors

Warnings

Units

Units 2

Offsets

Load Configs


PORT Historyg

h

CalibrateMenu Option Description Screen

Tank Configures each tank by type, size, and location.

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Tabs Configures each tab installed on the vessel.

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Menu Option Description Screen

Trim Sets the trim levels.

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Configuration Assigns VesselView location, number of engines, and the datadisplay location.

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Factory Reset Resets all VesselView settings to factory default. Can also resetjust the engine sensor detection to factory default.

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Save Configs

Used to save selected configuration data to a USB memorystick.

IMPORTANT: It is practical to save all configuration settings tothe USB memory stick (leave all fields read "EXPORT").

SAVE CONFIGURATION

TANK CONFIG

TRIM CONFIG

DEPTH CONFIGS

UNITS/APP PREF

STEERING

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

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Load Configs

Used to load configuration data through a USB memory stick.IMPORTANT: If you attempt to load a configuration setting thatwas not saved to the USB memory stick, the import of the datafile will not be successful.To avoid this error, it is practical to save all configurationsettings to the USB memory stick (leave all fields read"EXPORT"). This will resolve any doubt, when loading("IMPORT") configuration settings.

LOAD CONFIGURATION

TANK CONFIG

TRIM CONFIG

DEPTH CONFIGS

UNITS/APP PREF

STEERING

IMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORT

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SettingsMenu Option Description Screen

Screen Options >Status Bar Sets the status bar info at the top of every display screen.

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Clock/Light Sets the clock time settings and the brightness of theVesselView display.

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Preferences Sets the GPS heading and speed refresh rate, and a toggle toturn pop‑up warnings on or off.

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Sensors Sets the pitot and paddle wheel settings and steering sensor.

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PITOT SENSOR

PITOT MULT

PADDLE FREQ

TRANSITION SPD

INVERT STEERING

100 PSI

1.00

4.90

25.0

NO

Hz/MI

MPH

SENSORS

Warnings Turns the warning horn on or off and sets the limits for the fuellevel alarm.

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Units Sets unit of speed, depth, distance, temperature, and pressure.

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Units 2 Sets units of volume and fuel flow.

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Offsets Sets offset for depth, tank, sea temperature, and steering offsetif applicable.

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Screen Options >Steering

Sets the data to display at the bottom of the steering positionscreen in the vessel menu, and is also used to zero a rudder

angle sensor.

STEERING

LEFT DATA AREA

RIGHT DATA AREA

STEERING OFFSET 0

WATER DEPTH

BOAT SPEEDO

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Settings 2Menu Option Description Screen

Tabs Sets the number of tabs installed on the vessel and their wiringconnection to the VesselView unit.

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Trim/Tab Pop-Up

Toggles the pop‑up on or off, the type of pop‑up (standard orhigh resolution), and enables the adjustments to the trim and

tab pop‑up time and delta percent settings.NOTE: Delta % is a percentage of continuous movement in onedirection per second. This is used as a filter to define when the"TRIM/TAB" pop‑up window appears due to the sensitivity ofthe sensor. The higher the percentage, the less likely the"TRIM/TAB" pop‑up window will appear.

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Hot Keys Enables user to define a hot key that opens specific screens.

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Pages On/Off Enables user to define screens available in the "Propulsion"category.

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Pages On/Off Enables user to define screens available in the "Vessel"category.

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Pages On/Off Enables user to define screens available in the "Environmentand Navigation" category.

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AlarmsMenu Option Description Screen

Active Alarms Displays active alarms.

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STBD

STBD

STBD

STBD

Alarm History Displays alarms in the history.

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STBD

STBD

STBD

STBD

STBD

System InfoMenu Option Description Screen

Software Info Displays the VesselView software version and other data.

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Hardware Info Displays VesselView hardware information.

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TechMenu Option Description Screen

RPM Bands Displays the starboard or port engine run history

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Section 4 - Main MenuTable of ContentsCalibrate (Without Use of Wizard)...................... 60

Calibrate Menu Options................................60Tank Calibration............................................60

Tank Type, Size, and Location Selection............................................................... 60Tank Calibration Theory ......................... 63

Tank Calibration Using Default Method......................................................... 63Default Method Procedure ............... 63Tank Calibration Using Manual Method......................................................... 65Manual Method Procedure ............... 66Tank Calibration Using Fill Tank Method......................................................... 68Fill Tank Method Procedure ............. 68

Tab Calibration..............................................71Theory .................................................... 71Procedure ............................................... 72

Trim Calibration Theory.................................74Default Method Theory ........................... 75

Default Method Procedure ............... 75Manual Method Theory .......................... 77

Manual Method Procedure ............... 77Configuration.................................................79Factory Reset................................................81

Reset Settings ........................................ 81Adding or Removing Sensors to the Vessel............................................................... 81

Save Configuration........................................82Load Configuration........................................85

Settings............................................................... 87Settings Menu Options..................................87Screen Options.............................................87

Status Bar .............................................. 89Steering .................................................. 90

Clock/Light....................................................91Preferences...................................................92Sensors.........................................................93Warnings.......................................................94Units..............................................................95Units 2...........................................................96Offsets...........................................................97

Settings 2............................................................ 98Settings 2 Menu Options...............................98Tabs..............................................................98

Calibration or Adjustment ....................... 99Trim/Tab Pop-Up (Settings)........................102Hot Keys......................................................104Pages On/Off..............................................107

Alarms............................................................... 109Alarms Menu Options..................................109VesselView Warning Horn Strategy............109Active Alarms..............................................110

Fault Icons ............................................ 111Viewing Active Alarms .......................... 112Viewing Alarm Details .......................... 113

Alarm History...............................................113Alarm History Details ............................ 114Clearing Alarm History ......................... 115

System Information........................................... 116System Information Menu Options..............116Software Info...............................................116Hardware Info..............................................117

Tech.................................................................. 117Tech Menu Options.....................................117RPM Bands.................................................117

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Calibrate (Without Use of Wizard)Calibrate Menu Options

The "Calibrate" menu enables you to configure VesselView. The "Calibrate" menu itemsinclude the following:

CalibrateTank

Tabs

Trim

Configuration

Factory Reset

Save Configs

Load Configs

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NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.

Tank CalibrationThe tank calibration menu option provides flexibility to make adjustments to existingcalibration settings or to perform the calibration process without the assistance of the setupwizard. To access the tank calibration screens, press "Main" > "Calibrate" > "Tank". Pressthe check button to open the first calibration screen.NOTE: Tank calibration does not need to be performed, unless changes are required, ifVesselView was configured using the setup wizard.

TANK TYPE, SIZE, AND LOCATION SELECTIONThe following screens are identical to the tank calibration process in the setup wizard. Theprocess begins with defining the purpose of each tank on the vessel. The next screen asksfor the size of each tank. The third screen asks for a location label for each tank. This labelis an identifier on the VesselView screen where the tank physically resides on the vessel.1. Press the check button to enter tank setup.2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad until the tank type is shown for that

particular tank. The available options for each tank are:• "NOT USED"• "FUEL"• "OIL"• "WATER"


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• "WASTE"

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asking for the known capacities of each tank.NOTE: Tank types have now been confirmed.6. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad until the tank capacity is shown for

that particular tank.NOTE: Pressing and holding an arrow causes the numeric increments to speed up. Leftarrow causes the number to decrease; right arrow causes the number to increase.NOTE: The default unit for measuring tank capacity is U.S. gallons. To choose a differentunit of measurement, refer to Section 4 - Units 2.

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asking for the location of each tank.NOTE: Tank capacities have now been confirmed.10. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad until the tank location label that you

would like is shown for that particular tank.


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• "S1" (starboard 1), "S2" (starboard 2), "S3" (starboard 3), "SF" (starboard forward),or "SA" (starboard aft)

• "P1" (port 1), "P2" (port 2), "P3" (port 3), "PF" (port forward), or "PA" (port aft)• "C1" (center 1), "C2" (center 2), "C3" (center 3), "CF" (center forward), or "CA"

(center aft)

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11. Press the down arrow to proceed to the next tank.12. Perform steps 10 and 11 for all remaining tanks on the vessel.13. Confirm your selections by pressing the check button. The next screen that will appear

shows the tank setup table complete with all data entered for each tank.

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NOTE: Tank locations have now been confirmed.14. Now begins the calibration process for each tank. To select a tank in the table to

calibrate, press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad and press the check button.NOTE: As you progress through the listed tanks in the table the tank successfully calibratedwill change to blue text.


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TANK CALIBRATION THEORYThere are three tank calibration methods. Choose "DEFAULT" for uniformly shaped tankswhere each quarter of the tank holds a quarter of its total capacity. Choose "MANUAL" or"FILL TANK" for irregularly shaped tanks. The "MANUAL" method is used to fine tune thetank calibrations when you have a known amount in the tank. The "FILL TANK" methodmust be initiated with an empty tank and filled in intervals.

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TANK CALIBRATION USING DEFAULT METHODUse the default method primarily for those tanks containing oil, water, or waste. Thesetypes of tanks are commonly uniform in shape. The manual method can be used to adjustthe calibration accordingly.

DEFAULT METHOD PROCEDURE1. Press the check button to select the tank to be calibrated.

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2. On the "TANK CALIBRATION" screen, press the up or down arrow on the arrowtrackpad to highlight the "DEFAULT" calibration method and press the check button.Empty will be 0%, 1/4 tank will be 25%, 1/2 tank will be 50%, etc.

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3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the next tank in the table.NOTE: As you progress through the listed tanks in the table the tank successfully calibratedwill change to blue text.

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4. You are asked to select the calibration method to use for this particular tank. Press thecheck button to select the "DEFAULT" method.

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5. Repeat steps iii and iv for each tank.6. Once all tanks have been calibrated (identified as blue text), end the calibration process

by selecting the X button.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.

TANK CALIBRATION USING MANUAL METHODThe level sensor in the tank changes resistance values as the float rises and falls with thevolume level in the tank. A normal level sensor would have a resistance reading between33–240 Ohms. A resistance value of approximately 33 Ohms represents a full tank. Aresistance value of approximately 240 Ohms represents an empty tank. VesselView allowsfor sender calibration to correct for sensors that are slightly outside this range.The senders used in irregularly shaped tanks need to be calibrated to the tank as substanceis added in the "FILL TANK" method, however, if it was calibrated using the "FILL TANK"method when the vessel was on the trailer or when the vessel was rocking in the water,the tank level will be different than when the vessel is resting in calm water so the calibrationneeds to be refined.Changing the actual % value calibrates the tank level indicator to the tank level sensor. Tocompensate for known errors in the tank indicating system, select the quantity (0%, 25%,50%, 100%) and adjust the actual % value to match the current actual % for a knownnumber of calculated gallons. For example, if the calculated gallons equals 60 and thattruly represents 50% of the tank size in gallons (120 gallon tank), the tank level sensormight show 70% or any other number other than 50% current actual. Select the 50% actualfield and press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad until the actual reads the sameas current actual, now the tank level indicator will indicate 50% when the calculated gallonsequals 60 gallons.NOTE: To assist in manually calibrating the tanks, reference tables have been provided inSection 8 - Calibration Logs.


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MANUAL METHOD PROCEDURE1. Press the check button to select the tank to be calibrated.

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2. On the "TANK CALIBRATION" screen, press the up or down arrow on the arrowtrackpad to highlight the "MANUAL" calibration method and press the check button.

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IMPORTANT: Ensure the tank is empty or it is known what its contents measures.3. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad and highlight the "0%" field.


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4. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to change the "ACTUAL" to read thesame as the "CURRENT ACTUAL %".

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IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to perform the procedure using quarters of a tank,although this will establish a more accurate tank calibration. It is most important that, atminimum, empty (0%) and full (100%) are calibrated. VesselView will calculate the quarterpercentages using the empty and full data.5. Begin filling the tank in 25% intervals.6. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad and highlight the interval "25%, 50%,

75%, or 100%" field.7. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to change the "ACTUAL" to read the

same as the "CURRENT ACTUAL %".

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8. Press the check button to confirm your changes for that tank.9. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the next tank in the table.


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NOTE: As you progress through the listed tanks in the table the tank successfully calibratedwill change to blue text.

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10. Repeat steps ii through ix for each tank.11. Once all tanks have been calibrated (identified as blue text), end the calibration process


TANK CALIBRATION USING FILL TANK METHODThe fill tank method requires that you fill tank in intervals until full. This method is usedprimarily for irregularly shaped tanks. This method is very similar to the "MANUAL" methodin that you will need to begin with an empty tank and fill the tank in quarter percent intervals.The "FILL TANK" method takes you through the process step‑by‑step. It is important thatyou do follow the set screens and not jump from empty (0%) to full (100%).IMPORTANT: Follow the procedure; do not jump from empty (0%) to the full (100%) screen.Not following the procedure will cause inaccuracy in your calibration.

FILL TANK METHOD PROCEDURE1. Press the check button to select the tank to be calibrated.

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2. On the "TANK CALIBRATION" screen, press the up or down arrow on the arrowtrackpad to highlight the "FILL TANK" calibration method and press the check button.

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IMPORTANT: Ensure the tank is empty.3. Press the check button to confirm that the tank is empty or the X button to go back one

step.4. Following the direction on the screen, fill the tank to 25% of its capacity. Press the check

button to confirm or the X button to go back one step.5. Following the direction on the screen, fill the tank to 50% of its capacity. Press the check

button to confirm or the X button to go back one step.6. Following the direction on the screen, fill the tank to 75% of its capacity. Press the check

button to confirm or the X button to go back one step.


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7. Following the direction on the screen, fill the tank to 100% of its capacity. Press thecheck button to confirm or the X button to go back one step. After the check button ispressed a blue pop‑up message will appear acknowledging that the system is"Working" to apply the changes to the current session.

a b

c d

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e f

a - Empty tankb - Fill to 25% fullc - Fill to 50% full

d - Fill to 75% fulle - Fill to 100% fullf - Working message

8. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the next tank in the table.


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NOTE: As you progress through the listed tanks in the table the tank successfully calibratedwill change to blue text.

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9. Repeat steps ii through viii for each tank.10. Once all tanks have been calibrated (identified as blue text), end the calibration process


Tab CalibrationTHEORY

To access the "TAB CALIBRATION" screen, press "Main" > "Calibrate" > "Tabs". Pressthe check button to open the calibration screen. This tab calibration procedure utilizes thesame tab calibration screens used in the setup wizard.NOTE: Tab calibration does not need to be performed if VesselView was configured usingthe setup wizard. The "Tabs" menu option located in the "Settings 2" menu enablesadjustment to the existing configuration and offers a quick review of the current settings.The tab position sensor changes voltage (current actual %) as the tab is raised or lowered.Changing the actual % value calibrates the tab level indicator to the tab position sensor.To compensate for sensitivity of the tab position sensor, select the positions (100 = Down,50 = Level, and 0 = Up) and adjust the actual % value to match the current actual % forthat known tab position.NOTE: The "TABS" screen shows up to two tabs for a starboard and port setup or just acenter tab for a single tab setup. The screens shown in the procedure are for a two tabconfiguration.


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PROCEDURE1. If the tabs were not configured using the setup wizard the first screen to appear will ask

if you want to configure the tabs. Press the check button to configure the tabs. If thetabs have already been configured, proceed to step 8.

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2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to identify how many tabs are installedon the vessel.

NOTE: The "TABS" screen will add fields to the screen depending on the quantity of tabsselected. If one tab is identified then a "CENTER" field will appear. If two tabs are identified,as shown, then a "STBD TAB" field and a "PORT TAB" field will appear.

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3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the next field.4. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to identify what engine the tab is

connected to.5. If there are multiple tabs, press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to


the engine is shown.7. Confirm your selections by pressing the check button.


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8. If the tabs have already been configured, the first screen to appear will ask which tabyou would like to calibrate. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to selectthe tab to be calibrated.

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9. Press the check button to begin calibrating the selected tab.10. Lower the respective tab into its down position.11. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight the "ACTUAL DOWN"

field.

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button.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.

Trim Calibration TheoryTrim calibration is not part of the initial setup wizard. Use this procedure to calibrate yourtrim. To access the "TRIM CALIBRATION" screen, press "Main" > "Calibrate" > "Trim".Press the check button to open the calibration screen.


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There are two trim calibration methods. The "DEFAULT" method quickly calibrates the trimto the down position, up position, and maximum trailer position. The "MANUAL" methodenables quick adjustments to the calibration settings and compensate for sensor errors.NOTE: Trim calibration does not set the maximum propulsion unit trim and trailer limits.Refer to the engine installation manual for more information on your specific engine.The trim position sensor changes voltage (current actual %) as the trim is raised or lowered.Changing the actual % value calibrates the trim level indicator to the trim position sensor.To compensate for sensitivity of the trim position sensor, select the positions (0 = Down,10 = Up, and 25 = Maximum Trailer) and adjust the actual % value to match the currentactual % for that known trim position.

DEFAULT METHOD THEORYThe "DEFAULT" method offers a quick and efficient method for calibrating the trim wherebythe three major positions (0 = Down, 10 = Up, and 25 = Maximum Trailer) are calibratedusing the sender position.

DEFAULT METHOD PROCEDURE1. Open the "TRIM CALIBRATION" screen. The "DEFAULT" method will be highlighted.

Press the check button to select "DEFAULT".

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2. The "TRIM ENGINE" screen prompts you to trim all engines or drives "DOWN".

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3. Press the check button to confirm that you have trimmed all engines or drives to thefull down position, or press the X button to go back one step. This sets the "0.0" trimsetting.

4. When the "TRIM ENGINE" screen prompts you to trim "UP", trim all engines or drivesup, but not to the trailer position. This will display a "10.0" trim setting.

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5. Press the check button to confirm that you have trimmed all engines or drives up to the"10.0" position, or press the X button to go back one step.

6. When the "TRIM ENGINE" screen prompts you to trim to "MAX TRAILER", trim allengines or drives all the way up to the trailer position. This will display a "25.0" trimsetting.

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7. Press the check button to confirm that you have trimmed all engines or drives to thetrailer position or press the X button to go back one step. VesselView will show that itis "Working".



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MANUAL METHOD THEORYTo compensate for differences in trim position sensors, select the positions (0 = Down, 10= Up, and 25 = Max Trailer) and adjust the actual % value to match the current actual %for that known trim position.

MANUAL METHOD PROCEDURE1. On the "TRIM CALIBRATION" screen, press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to

highlight the "MANUAL" method and press the check button.

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2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to scroll through the availablelocations to adjust. You may select any of the following depending on the number ofengines:a. "NONE"b. "STBD" (single will only show the STBD position)c. "PORT"d. "CENTER" (triples only)e. "STBDCNTR" (quads only)f. "PORTCNTR" (quads only)

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3. Confirm your selection by pressing the check button.4. Trim the respective engine or drive into the down position.


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5. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight the "ACTUAL DOWN"field.

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6. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the "ACTUAL DOWN" trimpercentage to match the "CURRENT ACTUAL %".

7. Trim the respective engine or drive into the up position.8. Press the up arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight the "ACTUAL UP" field.

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9. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the "ACTUAL UP" trimpercentage to match the "CURRENT ACTUAL %".

10. Trim the respective engine or drive into the maximum trailer position.


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11. Press the up arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight the "ACTUAL MAX TRAILER"field.

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12. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the "ACTUAL MAXTRAILER" trim percentage to match the "CURRENT ACTUAL %".

13. Press the check button to go back to the main trim calibration screen. VesselView willshow that it is "Working".

14. Perform steps 2 through 13 for all remaining engines or drives on the vessel.15. Press the X button two times to exit trim calibration.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.

ConfigurationThe "Configuration" menu is where you would go to identify your engine type. This menuoption enables an advanced user to assign the VesselView it's unique ID, define thenumber of engines, and where the engine data should be displayed on the VesselViewscreen. Novice user's should use the setup wizard to alter the aforementioned data. Referto Section 2 - Setup Wizard.NOTE: The configuration menu option does not need to be performed if the vessel hasbeen configured using the setup wizard. The "Configuration" menu option enablesadjustment to the existing configuration and offers a quick review of the current settings.


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Menu path: "Main" > "Calibrate" > "Configuration". Press the check button to open theconfiguration screen.

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a - Power package nameb - "HELM ID" ‑ Identifies the helm location of the VesselViewc - "DEVICE ID" ‑ Unique identifier for the VesselView unitd - "NUM ENGINES" ‑ Number of enginese - "RIGHT SCREEN" ‑ Engine data displayed on the right side of the screenf - "LEFT SCREEN" ‑ Engine data displayed on the left side of the screen

(multiple engines only)g - "CENTER SCREEN" ‑ Engine data displayed on the center of the screen

(triple and quad engines only)

NOTE: The power package can only be changed in the setup wizard. Perform a factoryreset to change the power package and go to the setup wizard. Refer to Section 4 - FactoryReset.1. The "HELM ID" field will be highlighted when the configuration screen is first entered.

Use the right and left arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the helm identificationnumber.

2. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to "DEVICE ID".3. Use the right and left arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the device id number.4. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to "NUM ENGINES".5. Use the right and left arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the number of engines.6. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to "RIGHT SCREEN".7. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to scroll through the available location

types. You may select any of the following, depending on the number of engines:• "NONE"• "STBD"• "PORT"• "CENTER" (triples only)• "STBDCNTR" (quads only)• "PORTCNTR" (quads only)


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8. If there are multiple engines, press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceedto the "LEFT SCREEN".

9. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to scroll through the available locationtypes.

10. For three or four engine applications, press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad toproceed to "CENTER SCREEN".

11. Confirm your selections by pressing the check button.12. VesselView will display the "SAVING SETTINGS" screen and restart.

Factory ResetThe factory reset option is used to reset all VesselView settings to factory default or toperform a sensor detection. To perform a factory reset function, press the menu buttonuntil the "Main" menu appears, then "Calibrate" > "Factory Reset".

RESET SETTINGSIMPORTANT: By selecting "RESET SETTINGS" all session changes made to theVesselView screens or system will be lost. It is recommended that you save your settingsbefore performing a reset of the system. Refer to Section 1 ‑ Saving Settings.1. The factory reset screen will ask you to "CHOOSE RESET TYPE". The two types of

resets are:• "RESET SETTINGS" ‑ This will reset VesselView to factory defaults.• "RESET SENSOR DETECTION" ‑ This will scan the VesselView network for any

recently removed or installed sensors.2. Use the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight "RESET SETTINGS".3. Press the check button to confirm. A yellow pop‑up message will appear asking "ARE

YOU SURE YOU WANT TO RESET SETTINGS?".

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4. Press the check button to continue or the X button to go back to the previous screen.By pressing the check button, VesselView will reset all settings to factory default andrestart with the setup wizard. Refer to Section 2 - Setup Wizard.

ADDING OR REMOVING SENSORS TO THE VESSELIMPORTANT: "RESET SENSOR DETECTION" will not cause any session changes to belost.When VesselView Race Edition is first configured (during the setup wizard) the system willautomatically detect sensors that are present and ignores sensor inputs that have nosensors attached.


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If a sensor is removed from the system after initial configuration, VesselView will start toshow faults for the removed sensor. To stop the fault message, perform the followingprocedure. VesselView will rescan for sensors, and because the removed sensor no longerexists, the fault message will go away.1. The factory reset screen will ask you to "CHOOSE RESET TYPE". The two types of

resets are:• "RESET SETTINGS" ‑ This will reset VesselView to factory defaults.• "RESET SENSOR DETECTION" ‑ This will scan the VesselView network for any

recently removed or installed sensors.2. Use the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight "RESET SENSOR

DETECTION".3. Press the check button to confirm. A yellow pop‑up message will appear asking "ARE

YOU SURE YOU WANT TO RESET SENSOR DETECTION?".

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a - Reset sensor detectionb - Pop‑up message

4. Press the check button to continue or the X button to go back to the previous screen.By pressing the check button, VesselView will reset the sensor detection, restart andreturn to the engine status screen. All sensors connected before the reset will havebeen detected and data will display in their appropriate screens.

Save ConfigurationThe "SAVE CONFIGURATION" screen is used to export selected configuration settings toa USB memory stick for use with other VesselView units or for quick recovery of storedconfiguration settings. This saves time by importing a configuration without having tocomplete the entire setup wizard and other calibrations. To save your currentconfigurations, press the menu button until the "Main" menu appears, then "Calibrate" >"Save Configs". Press the check button to open the "SAVE CONFIGURATION" screen.IMPORTANT: The VesselView unit will recognize USB memory sticks of version 1.1 or aUSB memory stick of version 2.0 that is stated to be backwards compatible to version 1.1.The VesselView unit will not recognize memory sticks that are only version 2.0 compatible.IMPORTANT: Configuration settings saved to a USB memory stick are compiled into onedata file. Only one file can exist in the root of the USB memory stick. VesselView will notrecognize multiple import files.


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1. Once in the "SAVE CONFIGURATION" screen, a blue pop‑up message will appearasking you to "PLEASE INSERT USB MEMORY STICK".

SAVE CONFIGURATION

TANK CONFIG

TRIM CONFIG

DEPTH CONFIGS

UNITS/APP PREF

STEERING

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

PLEASE INSERT USB MEMORY STICK

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2. Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port on the back of the VesselView unit. Referto Section 2 - Setup Wizard for an illustration showing the USB port.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the USB memory stick until the export process is complete.3. When the memory stick is detected, the blue pop‑up message will disappear; this may

take several seconds.4. The "SAVE CONFIGURATION" screen shows the five configuration settings with the

"TANK CONFIG" field highlighted in blue. Press the left or right arrow on the arrowtrackpad to select either "EXPORT" or "SKIP".


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IMPORTANT: If you attempt to load a configuration setting that was not saved to the USBmemory stick, the import of the data file will not be successful; a yellow pop‑up messagewill appear stating "IMPORT UNSUCCESSFUL".To avoid this error, it is practical to save all configuration settings to the USB memory stick(leave all fields read "EXPORT"). This will resolve any doubt when loading ("IMPORT")configuration settings.

SAVE CONFIGURATION

TANK CONFIG

TRIM CONFIG

DEPTH CONFIGS

UNITS/APP PREF

STEERING

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

EXPORT

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c

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5. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the next configurationsetting. Select either "EXPORT" or "SKIP" for each of the remaining configurationsettings.

6. Press the check button to export the chosen configuration settings.7. When the export is complete, a blue pop‑up message will appear stating "EXPORT

COMPLETE". Press the X button to exit.

EXPORT COMPLETE

PRESS (X) TO CONTINUE

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Load ConfigurationThe "LOAD CONFIGURATION" screen is used to import selected configuration settingsfrom a USB memory stick. To load configurations, press the menu button until the "Main"menu appears, then "Calibrate" > "Load Configs". Press the check button to open the"LOAD CONFIGURATION" screen.IMPORTANT: The VesselView unit will recognize USB memory sticks of version 1.1 or aUSB memory stick of version 2.0 that is stated to be backwards compatible to version 1.1.The VesselView unit will not recognize memory sticks that are only version 2.0 compatible.IMPORTANT: Configuration settings saved to a USB memory stick are compiled into onedata file. Only one file can exist in the root of the USB memory stick. VesselView will notrecognize multiple import files.1. Once in the "LOAD CONFIGURATION" screen, a blue pop‑up message will appear

asking you to "PLEASE INSERT USB MEMORY STICK".

LOAD CONFIGURATION

TANK CONFIG

TRIM CONFIG

DEPTH CONFIGS

UNITS/APP PREF

STEERING

IMPORT

IMPORT

EXPORT

IMPORT

IMPORT

PLEASE INSERT USB MEMORY STICK

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2. Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port on the back of the VesselView unit. Referto Section 2 - Setup Wizard for an illustration showing the USB port.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the USB memory stick until the import process is complete.3. When the memory stick is detected, the blue pop‑up message will disappear; this may

take several seconds.4. The "LOAD CONFIGURATION" screen shows the configuration settings with the

"TANK CONFIG" field highlighted in blue. Press the left or right arrow on the arrowtrackpad to select either "IMPORT" or "SKIP".


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IMPORTANT: If you attempt to load a configuration setting that was not saved to the USBmemory stick, the import of the data file will not be successful; a yellow pop‑up messagewill appear stating "IMPORT UNSUCCESSFUL". If you can recall the configuration settingthat was not saved, select "SKIP" for that particular configuration setting. That particularconfiguration setting will need to be setup and calibrated accordingly. Refer to Section 4 ‑Calibrate.To avoid this error, it is practical to save all configuration settings to the USB memory stick(leave all fields read "EXPORT"). This will resolve any doubt, when loading ("IMPORT")configuration settings.

IMPORT UNSUCCESSFUL

Import was unable to findall the files for the selectedimport task. PRESS (X) TO CONTINUE

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Import unsuccessful pop‑up message

LOAD CONFIGURATION

TANK CONFIG

TRIM CONFIG

DEPTH CONFIGS

UNITS/APP PREF

STEERING

IMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORT

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c

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e

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a - Tank configurationb - Trim configurationc - Steering

d - Depth configuratione - Units and application preferences

5. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the next configurationsetting. Select either "IMPORT" or "SKIP" for each of the remaining configurationsettings.

6. Press the check button to import the chosen configuration settings.7. When the import is complete, a blue pop‑up message will appear stating "IMPORT

COMPLETE". Press the X button to exit.8. It is now safe to remove the USB memory stick.


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SettingsSettings Menu Options

The "Settings" menu enables you to personally customize VesselView. The "Settings"menu items include the following:

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Steering

MainCalibrate

Settings

Settings 2

Alarms

System Info

Tech

SettingsScreen Options

Clock/Light

Preferences

Sensors

Warnings

Units

Units 2

Offsets


Screen OptionsVesselView displays important information in the status bar at the top of each screen. Thissection enables you to choose how to populate each field (b, c, and d) with customizeddata.


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The status bar displays information such as time, speed, air temperature, and fuelconsumption for example (a total of 16 data fields to choose from) can appear in either ofthree data fields.

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a - Fault icon locationb - Left data fieldc - Center data fieldd - Right data field

Data fields available in status bar

• Time• Speed• Speed Over Ground• Sea Temperature• Gear• Fuel Usage• Fuel Level• Depth

• Course Over Ground• Bearing to Way Point• Air Temperature• Port Tab• Starboard Tab• Starboard Trim• Port Trim• Volts


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STATUS BARThe status bar is located at the top of the screen and is separated in three different datafields. Changes to the status bar are made in the "STATUS BAR" screen. Menu path:"Main" > "Settings" > "Screen Options" > "Status bar". Press the check button to open the"STATUS BAR" screen.

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a - Left datab - Center datac - Right data

1. The "STATUS BAR" screen will open with the "LEFT DATA" field highlighted in blue.2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to scroll through the available display

data. The data available to display is:

• "SPEED" ‑ Vessel speed• "SPD OVR GRD" ‑ Speed over ground

(GPS)• "SEA TEMP" ‑ Seawater temperature• "GEAR" ‑ Shift position• "FUEL USAGE" ‑ Fuel used• "FUEL LEVEL" ‑ Fuel tank level• "DEPTH" ‑ Water depth• "CRS OVR GND" ‑ Course over ground

(GPS)

• "BRNG TO WP" ‑ Bearing to waypoint (GPS)• "AIR TEMP" ‑ Air temperature• "PORT TAB" ‑ Port tab position• "STBD TAB" ‑ Starboard tab position• "STBD TRIM" ‑ Starboard trim position• "PORT TRIM" ‑ Port trim position• "VOLTS" ‑ Battery voltage• "TIME" ‑ Clock

3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "CENTER DATA" field.4. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to scroll through the available display

data.5. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "RIGHT DATA" field.6. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to scroll through the available display

data.7. Once you have selected the status bar display data, press the check button to save the

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STEERINGThe "STEERING" screen enables you to set the display data in the Vessel screen"STEERING POSITION". Refer to Section 6 - Vessel. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings" >"Screen Options" > "Steering". Press the check button to open the "STEERING" screen.1. Use the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to scroll through the options in the

"LEFT DATA AREA" field. Choose which information to display in the field appearingon the bottom left of the "STEERING POSITION" screen. The available options are:• "BOAT SPEED" ‑ Vessel speed• "WIND DIR" ‑ Wind direction• "WATER DEPTH" ‑ Water depth• "GEAR POS" ‑ Gear position• "WIND SPEED" ‑ Wind speed

STEERING

LEFT DATA AREA

RIGHT DATA AREA

STEERING OFFSET 0

WATER DEPTH

BOAT SPEEDO

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a - Left data area boxb - Right data area boxc - Steering offset box

2. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "RIGHT DATA AREA"field.

3. Use the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to choose which information to displayin the field appearing on the bottom right of the "STEERING POSITION" screen.

4. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "STEERING OFFSET"field.

5. Use the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the steering position up to60 degrees in either direction.

6. Once you have selected the "STEERING POSITION" screen display data, press thecheck button to save the session.



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Clock/LightThe settings for the clock are found in the "CLOCK/BRIGHTNESS" screen. Menu path:"Main" > "Settings" > "Clock/Light". Press the check button to open the "CLOCK/BRIGHTNESS" screen.

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a - Hoursb - Minutesc - 12/24 Hour Displayd - Brightness

1. Upon entering the "CLOCK/BRIGHTNESS" screen, the "HOURS (0‑23)" field will behighlighted in blue.

2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the hour of the day basedon a 24 hour clock even if you use a 12 hour clock display.

3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "MINUTES" field.4. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select minutes after the hour.5. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "12/24 HR DISPLAY"

field.6. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to choose between the 12 and 24

hour clock display.7. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "BRIGHTNESS" field.8. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust screen brightness. The right

arrow increases brightness and the left arrow decreases brightness.9. Once you have selected the preferred clock settings, press the check button to save

the session.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.


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PreferencesThe "PREFERENCES" screen enables you to set the global positioning device (GPS)heading to either true or magnetic, enable or disable the warnings pop‑up, and adjust therate of speed (low or high) the GPS refreshes. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings" >"Preferences". Press the check button to open the "PREFERENCES" screen.

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1. Upon entering the "PREFERENCES" screen the "GPS HEADING" field will behighlighted in blue.

2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select between "TRUE" or"MAGNETIC".

3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "POP‑UP WARNINGS"field.

4. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select "YES" or "NO". If you choose"YES", the "ACTIVE ALARMS" pop‑up window will appear if an alarm is activated.

5. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to "GPS SPD REFRESH" field.6. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select between "LOW" or "HIGH".

This setting relates to the refresh rate when using a controller area network (CAN)based GPS.

7. Once you have finished selecting your preference settings, press the check button tosave the session.

IMPORTANT: VesselView may restart in order to establish communications changes withthe GPS.


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SensorsThe "SENSORS" screen enables you to set the pitot sensor, pitot multiplier, paddlefrequency, transition speed, and steering sensor values. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings" >"Sensors". Press the check button to open the "SENSORS" screen.

PITOT SENSOR

PITOT MULT

PADDLE FREQ

TRANSITION SPD

INVERT STEERING

100 PSI

1.00

4.90

25.0

NO

Hz/MI

MPH

SENSORS

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1. Upon entering the "SENSORS" screen, the "PITOT SENSOR" field will be highlightedin blue.

2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select between "100 PSI" and"200 PSI".

NOTE: The standard speed input on Mercury production engines is 100 PSI. Certain highperformance applications may require a 200 PSI input.3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to "PITOT MULT" field.4. The pitot multiplier will use 1.00 as a default setting and can be increased or decreased

to correct speed display readings that read too high or too low. For a low speed reading,increase the pitot multiplier by pressing the right arrow on the arrow trackpad. For ahigh speed reading, decrease the pitot multiplier by pressing the left arrow on the arrowtrackpad.

5. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "PADDLE FREQ" field.6. Frequency can be changed to match the requirements of different sensors. The

frequency of the paddle wheel speed sensor provided by Mercury Marine is 4.9 Hz permile or 5.7 HZ per knot. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to decreaseor increase the frequency.

7. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "TRANSITION SPD"field.

8. Transition speed is the vessel speed at which VesselView stops looking at the paddlewheel and starts looking at the pitot or GPS, if so equipped. The default setting is 25.0MPH and can be set as low as 3.1 MPH. Press the left or right arrow on the arrowtrackpad to decrease or increase the transition speed.


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9. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "INVERT STEERING"field.

10. Invert steering is used to display the rudder angle position in the opposite direction fromdefault. The signal can be inverted to display the steering angle according to personalpreference. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to choose "YES" or "NO"to invert steering.

11. Once you have finished adjusting your sensors, press the check button to save thesession.


WarningsThe "WARNINGS" screen enables you to turn the VesselView warning horn on or off andto adjust the fuel level alarm values. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings" > "Warnings". Pressthe check button to open the "WARNINGS" screen.

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1. Upon entering the "WARNINGS" screen, the "WARNING HORN" field will behighlighted in blue.

IMPORTANT: A fuel fault alarm will only occur if all fuel tanks on the vessel, connected toVesselView, are sending a low fuel condition fault. If only one of many is sending a low fuelcondition fault, the VesselView will not identify the fault. The system looks at all tanksdefined as fuel and adds them all together into a single sum. The alarms are based off ofthe sum of all fuel tanks.NOTE: The VesselView warning horn can be turned "ON" or "OFF". By selecting "OFF",all engine alarms will be heard through the key switch harness warning horn. By selecting"ON", all alarms will be heard through the key switch harness horn and the VesselViewhorn. For warning horn details, refer to Section 4 - Alarms.2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select either "ON" or "OFF".3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "FUEL CRIT LEVEL"

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4. The fuel critical level default setting is 10% and can be increased by pressing the rightarrow on the arrow trackpad.

NOTE: The fuel critical level percentage cannot be set below 10% or higher than the fuellow level percentage.5. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "FUEL LOW LEVEL"

field.6. The fuel low level default setting is 25% and can be increased by pressing the right

arrow on the arrow trackpad. The highest you may set the fuel low level is 50%.NOTE: The fuel low level percentage cannot be set below the fuel critical level percentage.7. Once you have finished adjusting your warnings, press the check button to save the

session.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.

UnitsThe "UNITS" screen enables you to set the units of measure for speed, depth, distance,temperature, and pressure. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings" > "Units". Press the checkbutton to open the "UNITS" screen.

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1. Upon entering the "UNITS" screen, the "SPEED" field will be highlighted in blue.2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select speed units of "MPH",

"KMH", or "Knots".3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "DEPTH" field.4. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select depth units of "FT", "FTM",

or "Met".5. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "DISTANCE" field.


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6. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select distance units of "Mil", "KM",or "NM".

7. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "TEMPERATURE" field.8. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select temperature units of "F" or

"C".9. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "PRESSURE" field.10. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select pressure units of "PSI",

"BAR", or "KPA".11. Once you have finished selecting your units of measure, press the check button to save


Units 2The "Units 2" menu option is a continuation of the "UNITS" screen. "Units 2" enables youto set units of measure for volume and fuel flow. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings" > "Units2". Press the check button to open the "UNITS" screen.

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1. Upon entering the "UNITS" screen, the "VOLUME" field will be highlighted in blue.Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select volume units of "GAL", "LIT",or "IGL".

2. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "FUEL FLOW" field.3. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select fuel flow units of "GPH",

"LPH", "MPG", "KPL", or "NMPG".4. Once you have finished selecting your units of measure, press the check button to save



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OffsetsThe "OFFSETS" screen enables you to change the offsets in order to compensate forinaccuracies in depth, tank, and sea temperature. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings" >"Offsets". Press the check button to open the "OFFSETS" screen.

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a - Depth offsetb - Tank offsetc - Sea temp offset

1. Upon entering the "OFFSETS" screen, the "DEPTH OFFSET" field will be highlightedin blue.

2. The depth offset default setting is 0.0 ft. Press the left or right arrow on the arrowtrackpad to add or subtract depth offset. To set an offset below the transducer, subtractfrom the depth offset. To set an offset above the transducer, add to the depth offset.

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d

a

a - Depth transducerb - To set an offset below the transducer, subtract the depth offset.c - No offset. Distance from depth transducer to bottom.d - To set an offset above the transducer, add to the depth offset.

3. After you have made the necessary changes to the depth offset, press the down arrowon the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "TANK OFFSET" field.

4. The tank offset default setting is 0.0%. This adjustment is used to adjust for move theentire tank calibration up to compensate for vessel attitude. It is recommended to leavethis setting at "0.0% and calibrate the tank according to the Manual Method shown inSection 4 - Tank Calibration.


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NOTE: The fuel tank offset can only be a positive offset.5. After you have made the necessary changes to the tank offset, press the down arrow

on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "SEA TEMP OFFSET" field.6. The sea temperature default setting is 0 degrees. Take the actual seawater

temperature and subtract the displayed sea temperature. Then either add or subtractthe difference in temperature in the "SEA TEMP OFFSET" field using the left or rightarrow on the arrow trackpad.

7. Once you have finished making changes to the offsets, press the check button to savethe session.


Settings 2Settings 2 Menu Options

The "Settings 2" menu enables you to personally customize VesselView. The "Settings 2"menu items include the following:

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MainCalibrate

Settings

Settings 2

Alarms

System Info

Tech

Settings 2Tabs

Trim/Tab Popup

Hot Keys

Pages On/Off


TabsThis "Tabs" menu option is provided so that you have direct access to modify the tabsettings. Upon entering from the "Tabs" menu option you are directed to the "TABS" screenthat contains the tab configuration settings. This enables you to turn off individual tabs orchange the wiring configuration without having to go through the setup wizard. Calibrationis offered if you are adding a tab into the configuration. This "TABS" screen utilizes thesame screens for calibration that both the setup wizard and the "Tab Calibration" procedureuse. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings 2" > "Tabs". Press the check button to open the "TABS"screen.


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CALIBRATION OR ADJUSTMENTThe tab position sensor changes voltage (current actual %) as the tab is raised or lowered.Changing the actual % value calibrates the tab level indicator to the tab position sensor.To compensate for sensitivity of the tab position sensor, select the positions (100 = Down,50 = Level, and 0 = Up) and adjust the actual % value to match the current actual % forthat known tab position.NOTE: The "TABS" screen shows up to two tabs for a starboard and port setup or just acenter tab for a single tab setup. The "TABS" screen shown is for a two tab configuration.1. Press the check button to enter tab setup.

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2. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to identify how many tabs are installedon the vessel.

NOTE: The "TABS" screen will add fields to the screen depending on the quantity of tabsselected. If one tab is identified then a "CENTER" field will appear. If two tabs are identifiedthen a "STBD TAB" field and a "PORT TAB" field will appear.NOTE: If you change the number of tabs the "Trim/Tab Popup" will be modified accordingly.3. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the next field.4. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad until the proper wire connection to

the engine is shown.5. If there are multiple tabs, press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to


the engine is shown.7. Confirm your selections by pressing the check button.8. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the tab to be calibrated.


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NOTE: It is not required that you continue through the calibration process if you areremoving a tab from the configuration settings. If you are adding a tab, proceed to calibratethat new tab.

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9. Press the check button to begin calibrating the tab.10. Lower the respective tab into its down position.11. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight the "ACTUAL DOWN"

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button.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.


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Trim/Tab Pop‑Up (Settings)The trim/tab pop‑up window can be modified to be "On" or "Off", its length of time that thepop‑up remains open as well the quality of the pop‑up detail ("Standard" or "HighResolution"). Menu path: "Main" > "Settings 2" > "Trim/Tab Popup". Press the check buttonto open the "TRIM/TAB SETTINGS" screen.

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1. Upon entering the "TRIM/TAB SETTINGS" screen, the "TRIM/TAB POPUP" field willbe highlighted in blue. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to togglebetween "ON" or "OFF".

2. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the "POPUP TIME" field.3. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the time that you want to

have the pop‑up remain open on any given screen (range: 2–60 seconds).4. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the "TRIM DELTA %" field.5. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the percentage of travel the

engine/drive must move, each time the trim control button is pressed, before the trimpop‑up will appear (range: 0.1–9.9 percent).

NOTE: Setting a higher percentage means that the engine/drive must trim farther toactivate the pop‑up. Example: Setting the TRIM DELTA % parameter at 2% means thatthe trim system must move 2% in one second for the trim pop‑up to appear for the lengthof time set in the "POPUP TIME" field.If you restrict trim movement to a percentage lower than this parameter, the trim pop‑upwill not appear. This way, you can perform fine trim adjustments by pressing the trim controlbutton for short periods without activating the trim pop‑up.Setting the TRIM DELTA % to 9.9 will disable the Trim popup while allowing the Tab popupto still activate.6. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the "TAB DELTA %" field.7. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to adjust the percentage of travel the

tab must move, each time the tab control button is pressed, before the tab pop‑up willappear (range: 0.1–9.9 percent).


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NOTE: Setting a higher percentage means that the tab must move farther to activate thepop‑up. Example: Setting the TAB DELTA % parameter at 2% means that either tab moves2% in one second for the tab pop‑up to appear for the length of time set in the "POPUPTIME" field.If you restrict tab movement to a percentage lower than this parameter, the tab pop‑up willnot appear. This way, you can perform fine tab adjustments by pressing the tab controlbutton for short periods without activating the tab pop‑up.Setting the TAB DELTA % to 9.9 will disable the Tab popup while allowing the Trim popupto still activate.8. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the "POPUP TYPE" field.9. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to toggle between "STANDARD" or

"HIGH RES".IMPORTANT: Standard will show a range from 0 to 25 for the position of the trim or tabpop‑up window. High resolution will show a range of 0 to 10 that offers a closer view of thetrim position. Standard resolution must be used when trailering the vessel in order to viewthe full propulsion unit trim position.

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10. Once you have finished selecting your trim/tab settings, press the check button to savethe session.



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Hot KeysThe "HOT KEYS" screen enables you to define specific screens to open when the up ordown arrow on the arrow trackpad is pressed. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings 2" > "HotKeys". Press the check button to open the "HOT KEYS" screen.

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There are two modes of hot keys;• "GLOBAL" — This mode offers two screens to be designated as hot screens. They are

assigned to the up arrow and down arrow on the arrow trackpad. You have the flexibilityto choose from any of the screens available from the three categories; propulsion,vessel, and environment and navigation. The two hot key screens are available whileyou are in any screen (not category specific).

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• "CHAPTER" — This mode offers two screens to be designated as hot screens for eachcategory. They are assigned to the up arrow and down arrow on the arrow trackpad.You have the flexibility to choose from any of the screens available from the threecategories; propulsion, vessel, and environment and navigation. These hot key screensare category specific. The category button must first be pressed to enable the hot keyscreens for that category.

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"CHAPTER" modeNOTE: Only those screens that are turned on in the "PAGES ON/OFF" screen will beavailable for selection.Available Hot Key Screens

• Propulsion screens• "Engine Status"• "Fuel Status"• "Inches/Rev"• "Oil Press"• "Oil Temp"• "Trim/Tabs"• "Delta Press"• "Peak Perf"• "Trim/Tabs 2"

• Vessel screens• "Perf & Fuel"• "Vessel Status"• "Tank Status"• "Speed"• "Generator"

• Environment and Navigation screens• "Depth"• "Trip Log"• "Fuel To Wpt"• "Navigation"

NOTE: The "HOT KEYS" screen shown is in chapter mode. Global mode will only showtwo fields (one for the up arrow and another for the down arrow).


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1. Upon entering the "HOT KEYS" screen, the "HOT KEYS" field will be highlighted. Pressthe left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to turn "ON" or "OFF" the hot keyfunctionality.

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2. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight the "MODE" field.3. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the mode; "GLOBAL" or

"CHAPTER".4. Press the check button to confirm your selections.5. If you are turning on the hot key functionality, press the check button to configure the

hot keys and continue to step 6. If you are turning off the hot key functionality, press theX button to close the "HOT KEYS" screen.


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6. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to locate the screen for that particularhot key (up arrow or down arrow).


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7. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad to move to the "UP" and "DOWN"fields and between categories (categories are only shown in the "Chapter" mode).

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8. Once you have completed all of your hot key selections, press the check button to closethe session.


Pages On/OffVesselView enables a user to specify exactly what screens, in each of the three categories,they want to have visible. Each category; propulsion, vessel, or environment andnavigation, have a variety of screens with different information on each.NOTE: Available pages are dependent on the engine type installed on the vessel.Refer to Section 3 - VesselView Race Edition Screen Overview for a complete reviewof screen choices. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings 2" > "Pages On/Off". Press the checkbutton to open the appropriate category "PAGES ON/OFF" screen.

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IMPORTANT: The screens that are not checked (turned off) will not appear in theirrespective category menu and will not be available when you select the left or right arrowon the arrow trackpad.IMPORTANT: If all screens are turned off, the following message will appear requiring youto turn screens back on. VesselView will not function until at least one screen is turned on.When the category button is pressed, and no screens are turned on in that category, asimilar pop‑up message will appear.

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1. Upon entering the categories "PAGES ON/OFF" screen, the first item in the list will behighlighted in blue.a. Press the up or down arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight a check box next

to a screen.b. Press the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to turn that particular screen on

(checked) or off (not checked).c. Press the check button to close the category screen or the X button to cancel and

not save your session changes.2. Press the menu button to enter back into the "Pages On/Off" menu.3. Press the down or up arrow on the arrow trackpad to select the next category of

screens.4. Perform steps 1–3 for each category of screens.IMPORTANT: If an attempt to open a new chapter after ALL pages have been turned off,a blue pop‑up box will appear stating that all pages have been turned off. Dismiss thispop‑up message by pressing the X button prior to entering the "Settings 2 ‑ Pages ON/OFF" menu option to turn pages back on.NOTE: Upon completing any change/customization to VesselView a blue pop‑up messagewill appear as a reminder to save your session. Refer to Section 1 - Saving Settings. Tosave time, it is recommended that all session changes be saved before holding X buttonwhile keying ALL engines off.


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AlarmsAlarms Menu Options

The "Alarms" menu enables you to view the active alarms, active alarm details, view andmanage the alarm history, and view alarm history details. The "Alarms" menu items includethe following:

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MainCalibrate

Settings

Settings 2

Alarms

System Info

Tech

Alarms

Alarm History

Active Alarms


VesselView Warning Horn StrategyVesselView is equipped with a warning horn on its harness. This horn will sound alarmsfor critical tank level and low water depth. The engine fault warnings will be visible on theVesselView screens but the horns will be generated at the engine key switch harness. Ifyou prefer to have warning horns from both sources, go to the "WARNINGS" screen of the"Settings" menu and turn the horn "ON". The horn is off by default. Refer to Section 4 -Warnings.All engine alarms will be heard through the engine key switch harness horn regardless ofthe VesselView warning horn setting. From the factory, the VesselView horn is turned off.If the horn is turned on in the "WARNINGS" screen, the engine alarms will also be heardthrough the VesselView horn. The VesselView horn will sound a solid tone for all faults andthe engine warning horn will sound its specific warning tone. Check the engine ownersmanual for possible warning horns for your engine.NOTE: The warning horn strategy of the VesselView may not be the same horn strategyas the engine.If the warning horn is turned on in the "Settings" menu and you are experiencing aVesselView alarm, press the X button or check button to acknowledge the fault and turnoff the audible alarm.The low water depth alarm is set in the "DEPTH" screen of the "Environment andNavigation" menu. This menu enables you to turn the horn on or off. Low water depthalarms sound audibly even if the warning horn is turned off in the "WARNINGS" screen.The low tank level alarm is not able to be turned off. The tank level at which the alarm willsound can be adjusted down to 10% in the "WARNINGS" screen. Refer to Section 4 -Warnings.


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Active AlarmsThe first awareness of a fault or warning will appear in the status bar. VesselView displaysfault icons to alert the operator of any faults or warnings with an icon on the left side of thestatus bar. A description of the fault or warning will appear over the other status bar fields.If all systems are operating normally, a green icon with the word "OK" inside will bedisplayed.

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FAULT ICONS

Icon or Message Icon Description Warning Description

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Blue "OK" inside a green circle. All systems are operating normally.

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Yellow "!" on a blackbackground in a yellow triangle. Warning ‑ A fault has occurred.

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White "!" inside a red triangle. Alarm ‑ A fault has occurred and has activated engineguardian.

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Black fuel pump on a yellowbackground inside a blackcircle.

Fuel Level Low(The warning pop‑up will appear to acknowledge the

critical fuel level. The warning pop‑up can be turned off butthe status bar icon and message will always appear.)

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White fuel pump on a redbackground.

Fuel Level Critical.(A warning horn will begin and the warning pop‑up will

appear to acknowledge the critical fuel level. The audiblealarm and the warning pop‑up can both be turned off but

the status bar icon and message will always appear.)

The second method of awareness is when the "ACTIVE ALARMS" pop‑up windowappears. This screen displays all active alarms and warnings. The "ACTIVE ALARMS"pop‑up window is defaulted to be off. The pop‑up can be turned on or off within the"PREFERENCES" screen. Menu path: "Main" > "Settings" > "Preferences".


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If more than one fault has occurred, the faults will appear in the sequence they occurred.

a

b

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STBD

STBD

STBD

STBD

a - Engine identificationb - Arrow cursorc - Fault short textd - Fault icon

VIEWING ACTIVE ALARMSYou can review active alarm information in two ways:1. By pressing the brightness/alarm button to see the "ACTIVE ALARMS" screen. The

"ACTIVE ALARMS" pop‑up window will only appear if an alarm is activated.2. By accessing the "ACTIVE ALARMS" screen with use of the menu. Menu path: "Main"

> "Alarms". Using this method enables you to view further details about the alarms andalarm history.a. Press the check button to open the "ACTIVE ALARMS" screen.

The "ACTIVE ALARMS" screen will be a large yellow pop‑up window that will list all activealarms.

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The "ACTIVE ALARMS" screen will display alarms for up to four engines. All alarms willbe listed and numbered. Each numbered alarm will list which engine is activating the fault.Each fault will be identified as "STBD", "PORT", "STBDCNTR", or "PORTCNTR"depending on the number of engines. Follow the chart listed to identify the fault with thecorrect engine.

Single Engine Dual Engines Triple Engines Quad Engines"STBD" Starboard Starboard Starboard Starboard"PORT" N/A Port Port Port

"STBDCNTR" N/A N/A Starboard center Starboard center"PORTCNTR" N/A N/A N/A Port center

Below the engine identification there will be short text to describe the fault. Details of thefault can be viewed in the "ALARM DETAILS" screen.

VIEWING ALARM DETAILS1. To the left of the first alarm listed in the "ALARM DETAILS" screen there will be an

arrow cursor. Press the up or down arrow on the arrow trackpad to highlight an alarm.2. Press the check button to view the respective alarm history in the "ALARM DETAILS"

screen.

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b

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a - Fault short textb - Fault long textc - Action text

The "ALARM DETAILS" screen will list the details of the alarm.• The short text defining the alarm will be listed at the top of the screen.• The long text, listed below the short text, further clarifies the alarm.• The action text, listed at the bottom of the screen, instructs the operator on how to

handle the alarm.Refer to your vessel engine manual for a complete list of faults.

Alarm HistoryThe "ALARM HISTORY" screen will display alarm history for up to four engines. Menu path:"Main" > "Alarms" > "Alarm History". Press the check button to open the "ALARMHISTORY" screen.


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All faults and alarms will be listed and numbered. Each numbered fault will list which engineactivated the alarm. Each alarm will be identified as "STBD", "PORT", "STBDCNTR", or"PORTCNTR" depending on the number of engines. For a chart to identify each engine,refer to Section 4 - Active Alarms.Below the engine identification there will be short text to describe the fault. Details of thefault can be viewed in the "ALARM HISTORY DETAILS" screen.

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STBD

STBD

STBD

STBD

STBD


ALARM HISTORY DETAILS1. Upon entering the "ALARM HISTORY" screen, the first alarm listed will have an arrow

cursor to the left of the alarm description. Press the up or down arrow on the arrowtrackpad to position the arrow cursor in front of an alarm description.

2. To view more detail about the alarm, press the check button to view its respective alarmhistory in the "ALARM HISTORY DETAILS" screen.

ALARM HISTORY DETAILSA

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The "ALARM HISTORY DETAILS" screen will list the details of the alarm.• The short text defining the alarm will be listed at the top of the screen.• The long text, listed below the short text, instructs the operator on how to handle the

alarm.CLEARING ALARM HISTORY

At the bottom of the "ALARM HISTORY DETAILS" screen you can choose to "CLOSE" thewindow or "CLEAR HISTORY".1. Press the X button to close the screen or the check button to clear the alarm history.IMPORTANT: Clearing the alarm history will erase all historic alarms shown in the "ALARMHISTORY" screen. Active alarms will not be affected.NOTE: Pressing the X button while turning the engine key switch "OFF", a master reset,or a loss of power to the VesselView will erase all historic alarms.2. After pressing the check button to clear the history, a pop‑up window will appear asking

you to confirm your selection. Press the X button to "CANCEL" or the check button to"CONFIRM".

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System InformationSystem Information Menu Options

The "System Information" menu enables you to identify your VesselView software versionand hardware serial number. The "System Information" menu items include the following:

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MainCalibrate

Settings

Settings 2

Alarms

System Info

Tech

System Info

Hardware Info

Software Info


Software InfoThe "SOFTWARE INFORMATION" screen provides the VesselView Race Edition softwareversion and operating system information. Menu path: "Main" > "System Info" > "SoftwareInfo". Press the check button to open the "SOFTWARE INFORMATION" screen.

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Hardware InfoThe "HARDWARE INFORMATION" screen provides the VesselView Race Editionhardware build, serial numbers, and the necessary internet protocol (IP) addresses in orderto establish connectivity to other VesselView units. Menu path: "Main" > "System Info" >"Hardware Info". Press the check button to open the "HARDWARE INFORMATION"screen.

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TechTech Menu Options

The "Tech" menu enables an advanced user to analyze the RPM bands for each engineconfigured in VesselView. This feature assists a technician in troubleshooting the engines.The "Tech" menu items include the following:

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MainCalibrate

Settings

Settings 2

Alarms

System Info

Tech

TechRPM Bands


PORT History


RPM BandsThe "RPM Bands" menu option provides running history of the engines that are connectedto the VesselView unit.


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The run history screens display the total run time of the selected engine, as well as timespent at a certain engine RPM. This information is used to help determine when enginemaintenance is required. Menu path: "Main" > "Tech" > "RPM Bands" > "XXXX History".Press the check button to open the appropriate run history screen.

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IMPORTANT: RPM bands shown are received from the PCM and will vary with enginecalibration.NOTE: The "RPM Bands" menu will show up to four engines. Each engine will appear asan individual screen titled by the engines' position on the vessel.• "STBD Run History"• "PORT Run History"• "CNTR Run History" (triples only)• "STBD CNTR Run History" (quads only)• "PORT CNTR Run History" (quads only)To exit the run history screen, press the propulsion button.


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Section 5 - Propulsion MenuTable of ContentsUsing Propulsion Screens................................ 120

Viewing Engine Status ............................... 120Viewing Fuel Status ................................... 121

Resetting Fuel Used ............................. 122Viewing Inches/Rev .................................... 122Viewing Oil Pressure .................................. 123

Viewing Oil Temperature ............................ 124Viewing Trim/Tabs ..................................... 125Viewing Delta Pressure .............................. 125Viewing Peak Performance ........................ 127

Resetting Peak Values ......................... 128Viewing Trim/Tabs 2 .................................. 128

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Using Propulsion ScreensThe propulsion screens display information about vessel propulsion systems such asengine speed, vessel speed, fuel, oil, trim, tabs, and peak performance. Screens availablefrom the propulsion menu vary according to the engine type.

Propulsion

Engine Status

Fuel Status

Inches/Rev

Oil Press

Trim/Tabs

Delta Press

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Oil Temp

Peak Perf

Trim/Tabs 2

Propulsion Menu PanelIMPORTANT: The screens listed in the menu of each category is determined by the vesselsetup, engine type, and other components connected to the VesselView Race Edition unit.For example: VesselView will not show tab information for a vessel without tabs. Differentengine types (sterndrive versus an outboard) will have different screens. Refer to the tablesin Section 3 - VesselView Race Edition Screen Overview for a list of the engine typesand their associated screens.

Viewing Engine StatusThe engine status screen displays basic operating information for up to three engines (triplesetup maximum).

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• The "P", "SC", and "S" bubbles will change in color when the engine key switch is turnedto the run position. They also will change in color when the engine's RPM's aresynchronized.

• RPM is displayed for up to three engines (triple setup).• Speed is displayed using pitot, paddle, or GPS sensor information.• For a triple engine setup, RPM for the center engine will be displayed in the center

speed position.

Viewing Fuel StatusThe fuel status screen displays engine RPM, speed, fuel flow, fuel used, instantaneousfuel economy, and average fuel economy for up to three engines (triple setup maximum).

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a - Port engine RPMb - Starboard engine RPMc - Vessel speed (This field will change to RPM in a triple engine setup)d - Port engine fuel flowe - Starboard engine fuel flowf - Port engine fuel usedg - Starboard engine fuel usedh - Instantaneous fuel economyi - Average fuel economy


• RPM is displayed for all engines.• Speed is displayed using pitot, paddle, or GPS sensor information.• For a triple engine setup, RPM for the center engine will be displayed in the center

speed position.• Fuel flow is the amount of fuel flowing to all engines per hour to all engines.• Fuel used is the amount of fuel used from all fuel tanks and all engines.• Fuel economy is determined using the fuel flow for all engines and the speed of the

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RESETTING FUEL USED1. Press the check button while on this screen to access the Reset your Fuel Used dialog

box. The dialog box states "Would you like to Reset your Fuel Used?".

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2. Press the check button to reset the fuel used or the X button to cancel.

Viewing Inches/RevThe inches/rev screen displays the engine RPM and current speed, as well as the inchestravelled per revolution of the engine camshaft, trim position, instantaneous fuel economy,and average fuel economy for up to three engines (triple setup maximum).

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c

a - Port engine RPMb - Starboard engine RPMc - Vessel speed (This field will

change to RPM in a triple enginesetup)

d - Port engine inches per revolutione - Starboard engine inches per

revolution

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speed position.• Inches per revolution is determined using the vessel speed and the RPM of that

particular engine.• Displays the trim position for all engines.• Fuel economy is determined using the fuel flow for all engines and the speed of the

vessel.

Viewing Oil PressureThe oil pressure screen displays the current speed and RPM, as well as the coolantpressure, coolant temperature, and the oil pressure for up to three engines (triple setupmaximum).NOTE: This screen will not appear for a vessel setup with either 2‑stroke or 4‑stroke gasoutboard engines. It will appear for the gas Verado engine.

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d - Port engine coolant pressuree - Starboard engine coolant

pressure

f - Port engine coolant temperatureg - Starboard engine coolant

temperatureh - Port engine oil pressurei - Starboard engine oil pressure


• RPM is displayed for all engines.• Speed is displayed using pitot, paddle, or GPS sensor information.


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• For a triple engine setup, RPM for the center engine will be displayed in the centerspeed position.

• Displays the current coolant pressure and temperature for all engines.• Displays the current oil pressure for all engines.

Viewing Oil TemperatureThe oil temperature screen displays the current speed and RPM, as well as the coolantpressure, oil temperature, and the oil pressure for up to three engines (triple setupmaximum).NOTE: This screen will not appear for a vessel setup with either 2‑stroke or 4‑stroke gasoutboard engines. It will appear for the gas Verado engine.

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d - Port engine coolant pressuree - Starboard engine coolant

pressure

f - Port engine oil temperatureg - Starboard engine oil temperatureh - Port engine oil pressurei - Starboard engine oil pressure



speed position.• Displays the current coolant pressure for all engines.• Displays the current oil temperature and pressure for all engines.


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Viewing Trim/TabsThe trim/tabs screen displays the current speed and RPM, as well as the distance perrevolution (in this example: Inches/Rev), trim position, and tab position for up to threeengines (triple setup maximum) and three tabs (a starboard and port setup or just a centertab setup).

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d - Port engine distance perrevolution

e - Starboard engine distance perrevolution

f - Port trim positiong - Starboard trim positionh - Port tab positioni - Starboard tab position



speed position.• Inches per revolution is determined using the vessel speed and the RPM of that

particular engine.• Displays the trim position for all engines.• Displays the position of all tabs installed on the vessel.

Viewing Delta PressureThe delta pressure screen displays the current speed and RPM, as well as the fuel, boost,and delta pressures for up to three engines (triple setup maximum).


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NOTE: This screen will not appear for a vessel setup with either 2‑stroke or 4‑stroke gasengines. It will appear for the gas Verado engine.

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d - Port engine fuel pressuree - Starboard engine fuel pressure

f - Port engine boost pressureg - Starboard engine boost pressureh - Port engine delta pressurei - Starboard engine delta pressure



speed position.• Displays the fuel pressure for all engines.• Displays the manifold vacuum/boost pressure for all engines.• Displays the delta pressure for all engines. Delta pressure is the difference between

fuel pressure and manifold absolute pressure.


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Viewing Peak PerformanceThe peak performance screen displays the current speed and RPM, the peak RPM andpeak speed, as well as and delta pressures for up to three engines (triple setup maximum).

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a - Port engine RPMb - Starboard engine RPMc - Current vessel speed (This field will change to RPM in a triple engine setup)d - Port engine RPM when peak speed was capturede - Starboard engine RPM when peak speed was capturedf - Peak vessel speedg - Port trim position when peak speed was capturedh - Starboard trim position when peak speed was captured



speed position.• Peak engine RPM is the engine RPM associated with the highest speed since the last

reset of peak values.• Peak speed is the highest speed recorded since the last reset of peak values.• Displays the trim position for all engines recorded at peak speed.


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RESETTING PEAK VALUES1. Press the check button while on this screen to access the reset your peak values dialog

box. The dialog box states "Would you like to Reset your Peak Values?".

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2. Press the check button to reset the peak values or the X button to cancel.

Viewing Trim/Tabs 2The trim/tabs 2 screen displays the current speed and RPM, as well as the trim positionfor up to three engines (triple setup maximum) and tab position for up to two tabs (astarboard and port setup or just a center tab setup). There is two versions of the trim/tabs2 screen; standard resolution and high resolution. To change the trim resolution, refer toSection 4 - Trim/Tab Pop-Up (Settings).IMPORTANT: Standard will show a range from 0 to 25 for the position of the trim or tabpop‑up window. High resolution will show a range of 0 to 10 that offers a closer view of thetrim position. Standard resolution must be used when trailering the vessel in order to viewthe full propulsion units trim position.NOTE: When no trim or tab configuration is present, the space where the chart appearswill display (in large text) the inches/rev.

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• RPM is displayed for all engines.• Speed is displayed using pitot, paddle, or GPS sensor information.


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• For a triple engine setup, RPM for the center engine will be displayed in the centerspeed position.

• Displays the trim position for all engines.• Displays the tab positions.• If no tabs are present or are not calibrated, the trim/tabs pop‑up window will only show

the trim chart.• High resolution trim offers a closer view of the propulsion unit trim position by only

displaying 0 to 10 on the trim position graphic. Standard resolution trim can be used toview the propulsion unit trim position between maximum trim and trailer position.


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Section 6 - Vessel MenuTable of ContentsUsing Vessel Screens....................................... 132

Viewing Performance and Fuel .................. 133Resetting Total Fuel Used .................... 134

Checking Vessel Status ............................. 134

Checking Tank Status ................................ 135Viewing Steering Position .......................... 136Viewing Generator Data ............................. 137

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Using Vessel ScreensThe vessel screens display information about vessel performance, speed, status of tanks,and the generator. Screens available from the vessel menu vary according to the enginetype.

Vessel

Perf & Fuel

Vessel Status

Speed

Tank Status

Generator

Steer Position

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IMPORTANT: The screens listed in the menu of each category is determined by the vesselsetup, engine type, and other components connected to the VesselView Race Edition unit.For example: VesselView will not show tab information for a vessel without tabs. Differentengine types (sterndrive versus an outboard) will have different screens. Refer to the tablesin Section 3 - VesselView Race Edition Screen Overview for a list of the engine typesand their associated screens.


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Viewing Performance and FuelThe performance and fuel screen displays basic operating information for up to fourengines. RPM will only be displayed for a maximum of three engines (triple engine setup).

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a - Port engine RPMb - Starboard engine RPMc - Vessel speedd - Estimated rangee - Total fuel usedf - Fuel tank status

• RPM is displayed for up to three engines.• Speed is displayed using pitot, paddle, or GPS sensor information.• Estimated range is determined using the total fuel flow for all engines and the current

rate at which the engines are consuming fuel.• Total fuel used is the amount of fuel used from all fuel tanks and all engines.• The fuel tank status icons display the amount and type of fuel in each tank, as well as

the location of each tank.• The fuel tank color will change from green to red if the tank is below the critical level.

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RESETTING TOTAL FUEL USED1. Press the check button while on this screen to access the Total Fuel Used dialog box.

The dialog box will ask you "Would you like to Reset your Fuel Used?".

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Fuel used pop‑up window2. Press the check button to reset the total fuel used or the X button to cancel.

Checking Vessel StatusThe "VESSEL STATUS" screen displays engine run time for up to three engines, as wellas fuel information.

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a - Engine run timeb - Fuel tank levelsc - Fuel tank sized - Total fuel remaininge - Total fuel capacity

• Engine run time is displayed in hours for up to three engines.• Fuel remaining is displayed in U.S. gallons by default. To change the units, refer to

Section 4 - Units 2.• Capacity shows the total fuel capacity of all available fuel tanks.


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• The fuel remaining in each tank is displayed in the fuel tank gauge icon. The fuel tankcolor will change from green to red if the tank is below the critical level.

Checking Tank StatusThe "TANK STATUS" screen displays the contents and level of each tank, up to two tanksfor each engine. To configure the tanks displayed on this screen, refer to Section 2 - InitialSetup and Calibration.

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a - Port tank 1 (P1); gasolineb - Port tank 2 (P2); wastec - Starboard tank 1 (S1); gasolined - Starboard tank 2 (S2); water

• Each tank gauge icon shows the type of tank: water, waste, fuel, or oil.• Tanks are labeled by their locations. Available labels are

• Starboard 1 (S1), starboard 2 (S2), starboard 3 (S3), starboard aft (SA), orstarboard forward (SF)

• Port 1 (P1), port 2 (P2), port 3 (P3), port aft (PA), or port forward (PF)• Center 1 (C1), center 2 (C2), center 3 (C3), center aft (CA), or center forward (CF)• The contents of each tank are color coded:

• Blue represents water• Brown represents waste• Green represents gasoline or diesel fuel• Black represents oil• Red represents critical fuel level


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NOTE: Press the check button to display a dialog box showing the tank colors and tankcontents. Press the X button to close the dialog box.

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Tank status pop‑up window

Viewing Steering PositionThe "STEERING POSITION" screen displays the current steering position in degrees. Thedefault steering position can be adjusted 60 degrees in either direction by changing theoffset. The data fields on the bottom of the screen can be changed to display different data.Refer to Section 4 - Settings for more information.

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a - Wind speedb - Current steering positionc - Vessel speed

NOTE: To invert the steering position, use the Invert Steering option on the "Sensors"screen in the "Settings" menu.• The steering position is displayed in degrees.• Wind speed and vessel speed are displayed below the steering position by default. You

can choose to display vessel speed, wind speed, wind direction, water depth, or gearposition. Environment variables are only available for display on vessel's equipped withthese SmartCraft sensors.


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Viewing Generator DataVesselView displays operating information for your SmartCraft‑enabled Onan or Kohlergenerator on the "GENERATOR" screen. To start or stop the generator, press the checkbutton to open the Generator dialog box.

120 60

140 8.7 12.4F PSI Vo

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a - Generator output voltage (120V or 240V)b - Generator run hoursc - Output frequency (Hz)d - Generator engine temperaturee - Oil pressuref - Generator cranking battery voltageg - Run indicator

• Your generator manufacturer's name is automatically displayed at the top of the screen.• If the generator is running, a green indicator appears next to "RUN." Otherwise, a red

indicator appears next to "STOP."• The run time displays the the running time of the generator to the tenth of an hour up

to 999.9 hours, then in whole hours to up to 99,999 hours.• Battery voltage and engine temperature are displayed with both Onan and Kohler

generators.• Oil pressure is available with Onan generators only.


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Section 7 - Environment and Navigation MenuTable of ContentsUsing Environment and Navigation Screens.... 140

Viewing Depth and Water Temperature ..... 141Setting Depth Alerts ............................. 141

Viewing Trip Log Information ..................... 143

Resetting Trip Log Amounts ................. 144Viewing Fuel to Waypoint Data .................. 144Viewing Navigation Data ............................ 146

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Using Environment and Navigation ScreensThe environment and navigation screens display vital environment information such as seadepth, sea temperature, as well as navigational information that, if a global positioningsystem (GPS) is attached, will provide current latitude and longitude. If the GPS source isa chartplotter you will then be provided with a calculated fuel to waypoint that shows agreen indication if you have enough fuel to reach your waypoint. This feature can providepiece of mind when cruising.

Env Nav

Depth

Trip Log

Navigation

Fuel To Wpt

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IMPORTANT: The screens listed in the Env/Nav menu is determined by the vessel setupand other components connected to the VesselView Race Edition unit. For example:VesselView will not display Fuel To Waypoint data if the GPS source attached toVesselView does not have chartplotter capabilities.


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Viewing Depth and Water TemperatureThe "DEPTH" screen displays the depth, speed, and sea temperature; and enables you toset both deep and shallow depth alarms.

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a - Actual depthb - Horn alarm activated iconc - Shallow alarm limitd - Vessel speede - Sea temperaturef - Deep alarm limitg - Visual alarm activated icon

NOTE: Shallow depth alarms sound audibly even if the "Warning Horn Off" option isselected in the "Warnings" screen of the "Settings" menu.• Depth is displayed in feet by default. To change the units, refer to Section 4 -

Settings.• The "DEPTH" screen displays an icon to indicate that audible or visual alarms are set.• "SHALLOW" and "DEEP" alarm setting are displayed based on what has been set in

the depth alarms pop‑up window.• Speed is displayed using pitot, paddle, or GPS sensor information.• Sea temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit by default. If the sea temperature sensor

is unavailable or not connected, the temperature displayed is –40°.SETTING DEPTH ALERTS

NOTE: Any active alarms are available for review by pressing the brightness and alarmbutton.


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1. From the "DEPTH" screen, press the check button. VesselView displays the depthalerts dialog box.

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bc

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a - Alarm typeb - Shallow alarm depthc - Deep alarm depth

2. Use the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to select what type of alert to set. Theavailable options are:• "BOTH" ‑ Both a visual alarm and audible alarm horn. There will also be an active

alarm pop‑up window and the actual depth measurement text will change fromblack to red in color.

• "NONE" ‑ No horn or visual.• "VISUAL" ‑ An alarm icon appears in the status bar and an active alarm pop‑up

window will appear when the alert level is reached. Also, the actual depthmeasurement text will change from black to red in color. There will not be anyaudible alert.

• "HORN" ‑ An audible alarm horn sounds and an active alarm pop‑up window willappear when the alert level is reached. There will not be any visual alarm icon inthe status bar.

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Critical depth pop‑up message.3. Press the down arrow to proceed to the "SHALLOW" field.


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IMPORTANT: Depth is measured from the depth transducer location. To measure fromthe keel or waterline, set a depth offset in the "Offsets" screen of the "Settings" menu. Referto Section 4 - Settings for more information.4. Use the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to set the depth at which you wish to

receive a shallow alert.5. Press the down arrow on the arrow trackpad to proceed to the "DEEP" field.6. Use the left or right arrow on the arrow trackpad to set the depth at which you wish to

receive a deep alert.7. Press the check button to confirm your selections.

Viewing Trip Log InformationThe "TRIP LOG" screen displays the time, mileage, and average performance since thelast reset.

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a - Trip timeb - Distance traveledc - Fuel usedd - Fuel economye - Fuel remainingf - Average speedg - Engine run time

• Trip time is the amount of time the VesselView has been operated since the last reset.• Fuel economy displays the average fuel use since reset. By default, this is calculated

in miles per gallon.• Fuel used is the total amount of fuel used from all tanks since the last reset.• Average speed displays the average vessel speed since the last reset.• Distance shows the distance traveled since the last reset.• Run time shows the total hours the engines have been running since the last reset.• Fuel remaining is the total fuel amount left in all tanks. This amount cannot be reset.


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RESETTING TRIP LOG AMOUNTS1. From the "TRIP LOG" screen, press the check button. VesselView displays the reset

dialog box.

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Trip log reset pop‑up window2. Press the check button to reset the trip log. Press the X button to cancel.

Viewing Fuel to Waypoint DataThe "FUEL TO WAYPOINT" screen displays dynamic travel information with a GPS unitconnected that is following a route. The Range field will show the estimated distance thevessel should travel at the current rate of consumption with the calculated fuel remaining.If the distance to waypoint is less than the range calculated, the range distance will begreen. If the distance to waypoint is greater than the range calculated, the range distancewill be red. For the most accurate data, maintain bearing to the waypoint destination.


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IMPORTANT: The range comparison is using the distance to waypoint data from the GPSfor the next waypoint in the route (shown above the range). This may not be your finaldestination depending on your route configuration. Be sure to remember that there maybe additional legs in the route that are not being used in the range comparison. Unless thewaypoint you are navigating to is your final destination, and you are able to maintain anaccurate bearing, care must be taken to monitor the actual vessel fuel consumption.

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a - Range to waypointb - Distance to waypointc - Bearing to waypointd - Fuel to waypointe - Speed over groundf - Total fuel flow rateg - Fuel economy

• If you have set a waypoint on your GPS unit, the DTW (distance to waypoint) field showsthe remaining distance.

• The SOG (speed over ground) field displays the vessel's speed as calculated by theGPS unit.

• The FTW (fuel to waypoint) will display the estimated amount of fuel needed to reachthe waypoint.

• Displays the total fuel flow rate and fuel economy.


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Viewing Navigation DataThe "NAVIGATION" screen displays information from a connected GPS unit.

LAT

LON

DIST WPT SOG HEADING1.5 10.0 23MI MPH TO

NAVIGATION

20 20.328 S157 44.502 W

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a - Latitude location coordinateb - Longitude location coordinatec - Distance to waypoint

d - Speed over grounde - GPS heading

• Latitude and longitude are displayed based on available GPS data.• If you have set a waypoint, the distance to waypoint field shows the remaining distance.• The SOG (speed over ground) field displays the vessel's speed as calculated by the

GPS unit. Due to wind and current, this value may differ from speed over water (SOW).• The heading is calculated by the GPS unit. Due to wind and current, this heading may

differ from your course over ground.


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Section 8 - Installation and WiringTable of ContentsCutting the Instrument Panel............................ 148

Preparing the Mounting Location................148Cutting the Panel.........................................148Securing VesselView to the Instrument Panel....................................................................149VesselView Bezel Removal........................149

DTS Wiring Guidelines..................................... 150Wiring Guidelines for Electrical BoatAccessories ................................................ 150Harness Installation Guidelines .................. 150

VesselView Harness Connection for SmartCraftVersion 07 and Up............................................ 151Wiring Connections for SmartCraft Version 07.......................................................................... 152

VesselView Harness and Adapter .............. 152MerCruiser and Outboard Applications - SingleEngine ....................................................... 154

MerCruiser and Outboard Applications - DualEngine ........................................................ 156MerCruiser and Outboard Applications - TripleEngine ........................................................ 160MerCruiser and Outboard Applications - QuadEngine ........................................................ 164Mercury Racing Sterndrive Applications .... 167

Installing the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor.......................................................................... 168Installing the NMEA 0183 Adapter Harness..... 169

NMEA 0183 Connector .............................. 170Calibration Logs................................................ 172

Tank Calibration Reference Sample Log ... 172Tank Calibration Reference Log ................ 174Manual Tank Calibration Screen Log ......... 175

VesselView Template Cutout............................ 175

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Cutting the Instrument PanelPreparing the Mounting Location

1. Select a suitable location for the VesselView on the boat's instrument panel.NOTE: The area behind the panel should be clear of any cables, wiring, or other hardwarethat may interfere with installation. The mounting location should also provide good visibilityfrom the boat operator's position.2. Disconnect the batteries powering the gauges or SmartCraft components.3. Cut out the template located on the last page of the installation instructions.NOTE: Always check the template cutout to the mounting holes on the VesselView beforedrilling.4. Use the template to determine the space required for mounting.5. Prepare the mounting location surface as follows:

• Fiberglass panels: Apply masking tape to the area being cut to prevent crackingthe fiberglass.

• Vinyl-covered panels: Use a razor blade to carefully remove the vinyl from thearea being cut to avoid tearing the vinyl.

Cutting the Panel1. After preparing the area to be cut, tape the mounting template to the panel.2. Drill four 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) holes at the locations shown on the template for the mounting

screws.3. Drill four 19 mm (3/4 in.) holes at the locations shown on the template and cut out the

shaded portion of the template.NOTE: The following diagram is an example only. Use the template located at the last pageof these installation instructions.

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4. Remove the template and insert the VesselView into the panel to ensure fit. Do notsecure to the instrument panel until all harness connections are completed.

Securing VesselView to the Instrument Panel

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a - Bezelb - Mounting Screwc - VesselView

d - Washere - Wing nut

1. Insert the VesselView into the opening.2. Secure the VesselView with the four mounting screws, washers, and wing nuts. Do not

overtighten the wing nuts.3. The back of the bezel is labeled "TOP" and "BOTTOM". Ensure the bezel is aligned

correctly to avoid damaging the bezel or VesselView.4. Snap the bezel onto the VesselView.

VesselView Bezel Removal1. The VesselView has four access slots at the bottom of the bezel.

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2. Use an angled flat head screwdriver to pry the bezel off at one of the access slots.

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3. Move to the next access slot and proceed to pry the bezel off.4. When the bottom of the bezel is loose, pry up the sides of the bezel with the screwdriver

until the bezel releases.

DTS Wiring Guidelines! WARNING

Splicing or probing will damage the wire insulation allowing water to enter the wiring.Water intrusion may lead to wiring failure and loss of throttle and shift control. To avoidthe possibility of serious injury or death from loss of boat control, do not splice or probeinto any wire insulation of the DTS system.

• Never attempt to connect, network, tie into, switch, sink source voltage or current fromthe DTS wiring harnesses.

• Never attempt to connect any type of communication or navigation equipment into theDTS wiring harnessing other than at the designated connection point.

• Always install boat accessory equipment using an appropriate power sourceconnection, such as a fuse panel or junction box.

• Never attempt to tap directly into any of the DTS electrical wiring harnesses for a sourceof power.

Wiring Guidelines for Electrical Boat Accessories

! WARNINGExcessive voltage drop may compromise the DTS system, leading to serious injury ordeath from loss of throttle and shift control. Do not wire any electrical accessory into the12‑volt ignition key switch circuits of the DTS system.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect boat accessories to the ignition key switch. Use a separate,switched 12‑volt source for wiring boat accessories.IMPORTANT: The DTS system requires a consistent 12‑volt power source. Splicing orconnecting accessories to the 12‑volt or ignition key switch DTS circuits (purple, purple/white, or red wires) could blow a fuse or overload circuits, causing intermittent or completeloss of operation.

Harness Installation GuidelinesIMPORTANT: A SystemView harness is NOT compatible with VesselView. VesselViewmust only be installed using the harness contained in the VesselView kit.


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IMPORTANT: SystemView installation required the use of a 10‑pin Vessel DisplayConnector on the command module harness. DO NOT connect the VesselView, or theVesselView adapter harness, to this Vessel Display Connector. This 10‑pin connector isonly found on DTS command module harnesses for the connection of a SystemView or aSystem Speedometer.• Locate an appropriate path for routing the harness connections to their installation

points.• Inspect the routing path to ensure that surfaces are free of any sharp edges or burrs

that could cut the harness.• Fasten and support the harness with clamps or cable ties every 45.8 cm (18 in.) along

the routing path. A clamp or cable tie must be used within 25.4 cm (10 in.) of anyconnection in a DTS system.

• Ensure that all connections are tight. Seal all unused connectors with weather caps.

VesselView Harness Connection for SmartCraft Version 07 and UpThe VesselView adapter harness is required for all Mercury and MerCruiser Version 07SmartCraft installations. Cummins MerCruiser Diesel and Mercury Racing Sterndriveinstallations do not require this harness assembly. For Cummins MerCruiser Diesel andMercury Racing Sterndrive applications, connect the VesselView harness directly to thejunction box.IMPORTANT: Do not connect the VesselView or the VesselView adapter harness to thevessel display connector on the command module harness.IMPORTANT: SystemView installation required the use of a 10‑pin Vessel DisplayConnector on the command module harness. DO NOT connect the VesselView, or theVesselView adapter harness, to this Vessel Display Connector. This 10‑pin connector isonly found on DTS command module harnesses for the connection of a SystemView or aSystem Speedometer.NOTE: If installing more than one VesselView, use a separate VesselView harness andVesselView harness adapter for each unit.1. Connect the the VesselView adapter harness to the starboard junction box. Refer to the

Wiring Connections for SmartCraft Version 07 for diagrams.2. Connect the VesselView harness to the VesselView adapter harness.3. Connect the VesselView harness to the VesselView unit.4. For multi‑engine applications, install the appropriate multi‑engine ignition harness

(available separately) between the multi‑ignition connector on the VesselView harnessand the appropriate junction box.

5. Ensure the VesselView receives power when any key switch is in the "ON" position.


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Wiring Connections for SmartCraft Version 07VesselView Harness and Adapter

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SmartCraft

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a - VesselView adapter harnessb - CAN V data connectorc - CAN V terminator resistord - CAN V wake connectore - 10‑pin connectorf - Multi‑ignition connectorg - Warning hornh - Port 2 engine System Link gauge

connector (purple/red wires)

i - Starboard 2 engine System Linkgauge connector (purple/tan wires)

j - NMEA 0183 connectork - VesselView unitl - VesselView connectorsm -Starboard System Link gauge

connector (purple wires)n - Port System Link gauge connector

(purple/yellow wires)o - Air temperature sensor connectorp - VesselView harness assembly

IMPORTANT: SystemView installation required the use of a 10‑pin Vessel DisplayConnector on the command module harness. DO NOT connect the VesselView, or theVesselView adapter harness, to this Vessel Display Connector. This 10‑pin connector isonly found on DTS command module harnesses for the connection of a SystemView or aSystem Speedometer.IMPORTANT: Seal all unused connectors with weather caps.The VesselView adapter harness provides connections for CAN V components. Theseconnections provide CAN V support as follows:• CAN V data connector ‑ Allows data input to the CAN V bus.• CAN V terminator resistor ‑ Terminates CAN V if installed at the farthest end of the

CAN V network; otherwise, this connector continues the CAN V bus.• CAN V wake connector ‑ Supplies CAN V wake to the entire CAN V network.IMPORTANT: When rigging a vessel that has a Mercury Racing Sterndrive rigging kitinstalled, the VesselView Adapter Harness is not required.


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MerCruiser and Outboard Applications ‑ Single Engine

RUN

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a - Command module/ignition wire harnessb - 14‑pin data harness connectorc - SmartCraft Junction Box (4‑way)d - VesselView adapter harnesse - VesselView harness assemblyf - VesselView unitg - Global positioning systemh - 10‑pin Vessel Display Connector

IMPORTANT: When rigging a vessel that has a Mercury Racing Sterndrive rigging kitinstalled, the VesselView Adapter Harness is not required.IMPORTANT: SystemView installation required the use of a 10‑pin Vessel DisplayConnector on the command module harness. DO NOT connect the VesselView, or theVesselView adapter harness, to this Vessel Display Connector. This 10‑pin connector isonly found on DTS command module harnesses for the connection of a SystemView or aSystem Speedometer.IMPORTANT: Seal all unused connectors with weather caps.

Recommended Equipment ‑ Base VesselView Race Edition Installation (1 Unit)Quantity Component Part Number

1 VesselView Race Edition Kit

1.79‑898277K16

1 VesselView Harness Assembly

1VesselView Adapter Harness(Not Required if a Mercury Racing Sterndrive RiggingKit is installed on vessel.)

1 GPS Antenna1 VesselView NEMA 0183 Adapter Harness Assembly1 CAN P GPS Harness1 Temperature Sensor Assembly1 USB Extension Harness With Dash Mount Plug1 SmartCraft Junction Box (4‑way) 878492‑

As Required SmartCraft Junction Box Weather Cap(Required where an open port exists.) 859318T2

Recommended Equipment ‑ Additional VesselView Race Edition Installation (2‑9 Units)Quantity Component Part Number

1 Additional VesselView Race Edition Kit

1. 79‑898277K15 (Does Not Contain GPS)1 VesselView Harness Assembly


1. Refer to Section 1 - VesselView Race Edition Components and Part Numbers for individual kit component part numbers.


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MerCruiser and Outboard Applications ‑ Dual Engine

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a - Port engine 14‑pin connectorb - Starboard engine 14‑pin connectorc - Dual engine harness command module/ignition harnessd - 2‑Pin CAN P female‑to‑female link harnesse - CAN P System Link harness connectorf - 14‑pin data harness connectorg - Port engine SmartCraft junction boxh - Starboard SmartCraft engine junction boxi - VesselView adapter harnessj - VesselView harness assemblyk - Multi‑ignition harness connectorl - VesselView unitm -Global positioning system

IMPORTANT: When rigging a vessel that has a Mercury Racing Sterndrive Rigging Kitinstalled, the VesselView Adapter Harness is not required.IMPORTANT: SystemView installation required the use of a 10‑pin Vessel DisplayConnector on the command module harness. DO NOT connect the VesselView, or theVesselView adapter harness, to this Vessel Display Connector. This 10‑pin connector isonly found on DTS command module harnesses for the connection of a SystemView or aSystem Speedometer.IMPORTANT: Seal all unused connectors with weather caps.NOTE: The multi‑ignition harness for dual engine applications connects the port engine tothe VesselView harness, allowing the VesselView to turn on when either key switch isturned on.NOTE: Rudder angle or synchronizer system link gauges must be connected to thestarboard system link gauge connector on the VesselView harness.NOTE: The starboard junction box provides battery voltage and ground circuit to theVesselView. If the starboard battery (pin A) is unavailable because it has failed or isswitched off, the VesselView will power up using another ignition source (port, starboardinner, or port inner batteries) but will not save any memory settings when the VesselViewis turned off. The VesselView will not operate if the starboard ground (pin B) is unavailableat the starboard junction box.


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2.79‑898277K16





1 2‑Pin CAN P Female‑To‑Female Link Harness 84‑893452A011 Multi‑Ignition Harness For Dual‑Engine Applications 84‑889279T02





1 Multi‑Ignition Harness For Dual‑Engine Applications 84‑889279T02



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a - Port engine 14‑pin connectorb - Starboard 2 engine 14‑pin connectorc - Starboard engine 14‑pin connectord - Triple engine command module/ignition harnesse - CAN P female‑to‑female extension harness (connecting starboard 2 and

starboard engine)f - CAN P System Link harness connectorg - 2‑pin terminator resister (blue) (port engine CAN P wire harness connector)h - 14‑pin data harness connectori - Port engine SmartCraft junction boxj - Starboard 2 engine SmartCraft junction boxk - Starboard engine SmartCraft junction boxl - VesselView adapter harnessm -VesselView harness assemblyn - Multi‑ignition harness (triple/quad)o - Multi‑ignition harness quad connector terminatorp - VesselView unitq - Global positioning system

IMPORTANT: When rigging a vessel that has a Mercury Racing Sterndrive Rigging Kitinstalled, the VesselView Adapter Harness is not required.IMPORTANT: SystemView installation required the use of a 10‑pin Vessel DisplayConnector on the command module harness. DO NOT connect the VesselView, or theVesselView adapter harness, to this Vessel Display Connector. This 10‑pin connector isonly found on DTS command module harnesses for the connection of a SystemView or aSystem Speedometer.IMPORTANT: Seal all unused connectors with weather caps.NOTE: The multi‑ignition harness for triple or quad engine applications connects eachengine to the VesselView harness, allowing the VesselView to turn on when either keyswitch is turned on.NOTE: A rudder angle system link gauge must be connected to the starboard system linkgauge connector on the VesselView harness.NOTE: The starboard junction box provides battery voltage and ground circuit to theVesselView. If the starboard battery (pin A) is unavailable because it has failed or isswitched off, the VesselView will power up using another ignition source (port, starboardinner, or port inner batteries) but will not save any memory settings when the VesselViewis turned off. The VesselView will not operate if the starboard ground (pin B) is unavailableat the starboard junction box.


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1 Multi‑Ignition Harness For Triple/Quad‑EngineApplications 84‑889279T04








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a - Port engine 14‑pin connectorb - Port 2 engine 14‑pin connectorc - Starboard 2 engine 14‑pin connectord - Starboard engine 14‑pin connectore - Quad engine command module/ignition harnessf - CAN P SC100 female‑to‑female extension harness (connecting port 2 and

starboard 2 engine)g - CAN P System Link engine adapter harnessh - Terminator (port and starboard CAN P wire harness connector)i - 14‑pin data harness connectorj - Port engine SmartCraft junction boxk - Port 2 engine SmartCraft junction boxl - Starboard 2 engine SmartCraft junction boxm -Starboard engine SmartCraft junction boxn - VesselView adapter harnesso - VesselView harness assemblyp - Multi‑ignition harness (triple/quad)q - VesselView unitr - Global positioning system

IMPORTANT: When rigging a vessel that has a Mercury Racing Sterndrive Rigging Kitinstalled, the VesselView Adapter Harness is not required.IMPORTANT: SystemView installation required the use of a 10‑pin Vessel DisplayConnector on the command module harness. DO NOT connect the VesselView, or theVesselView adapter harness, to this Vessel Display Connector. This 10‑pin connector isonly found on DTS command module harnesses for the connection of a SystemView or aSystem Speedometer.IMPORTANT: Seal all unused connectors with weather caps.NOTE: The multi‑ignition harness for triple or quad engine applications connects eachengine to the VesselView harness, allowing the VesselView to turn on when either keyswitch is turned on.NOTE: A rudder angle system link gauge must be connected to the starboard system linkgauge connector on the VesselView harness.NOTE: The starboard junction box provides battery voltage and ground circuit to theVesselView. If the starboard battery (pin A) is unavailable because it has failed or isswitched off, the VesselView will power up using another ignition source (port, starboardinner, or port inner batteries) but will not save any memory settings when the VesselViewis turned off. The VesselView will not operate if the starboard ground (pin B) is unavailableat the starboard junction box.


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Mercury Racing Sterndrive Applications

xVesselView

SmartCraft

b

c

d

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dxVesselView

SmartCraft

c

a

e

a - Mercury Racing Sterndrive diode harness (The diode harness shown is onlyrequired for multiple engine applications. A single engine application does notrequire the diode harness.)

b - SmartCraft junction boxc - VesselView harness assemblyd - VesselView unite - Global positioning system

IMPORTANT: When rigging a vessel that has a Mercury Racing Sterndrive Rigging Kitinstalled, the VesselView Adapter Harness is not required.IMPORTANT: Seal all unused connectors with weather caps.IMPORTANT: Applications using the Mercury Racing Sterndrive hull harness do notrequire the multi‑ignition harness connectors to be connected. The power source thatallows the VesselView to turn on when either key switch is turned on comes through the10‑pin connector on the hull harness.NOTE: A rudder angle system link gauge must be connected to the starboard system linkgauge connector on the VesselView harness.


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1 GPS Antenna1 VesselView NEMA 0183 Adapter Harness Assembly1 CAN P GPS Harness1 Temperature Sensor Assembly1 USB Extension Harness With Dash Mount Plug1 SmartCraft Junction Box 878492‑






Installing the Ambient Air Temperature SensorNOTE: The ambient air temperature sensor installation is optional.1. Select the location of the air temperature sensor. Mount the sensor where it will be

exposed to outside air and not in direct sunlight.2. Drill a 19 mm (3/4 in.) mounting hole.3. Install the mounting adapter as shown below.

ab c d

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a - Mounting adapterb - Gasket

c - Nylon nutd - Air temperature sensor

4. Thread the sensor into the mounting adapter.5. Connect the temperature sensor to the connector on the VesselView harness.



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Installing the NMEA 0183 Adapter Harness

xVesselView

SmartCraft

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a

bc

de

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g h

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a - 10‑pin connectorb - Multi‑ignition connectorc - Warning hornd - NMEA output connector (light blue with green stripe: NMEA out [+]; dark blue

with red stripe: NMEA out [–])(reserved for future use)e - NMEA input connector (white with dark blue stripe: NMEA in [+]; dark blue

with white stripe: NMEA in [–])f - NMEA adapter harnessg - Port inner (engine 4) system link gauge connector (purple and red wires)h - Starboard inner (center/engine 3) system link gauge connector (purple and

tan wires)i - VesselViewj - VesselView connectorsk - NMEA 0183 connectorl - Starboard (engine 1) system link gauge connector (purple wires)m -Port (engine 2) system link gauge connector (purple and yellow wires)n - Air temperature sensor connectoro - VesselView harness

1. Connect the 5‑pin NMEA connector on the adapter harness to the 5‑pin NMEA 0183connector on the VesselView harness as shown in the diagram.

2. Connect your GPS unit or other NMEA‑compatible device to the adapter harness.


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NMEA 0183 ConnectorNOTE: The connector image shown is the wire side of the plug.

24202

ac b

d ea - NMEA out (+)b - NMEA out (–)c - NMEA in (+)d - NMEA in (–)e - DC ground


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Calibration LogsTank Calibration Reference Sample Log

Volume In Tank Measurable Sensor Reading Sensor Reading Sensor Reading Units = Capacity Position 1 Position 2 Positition 3

3.0

16 (refer to step 6) 3.04.0 6.0

14.0 9.024.0 15.0

34.0 21.044.0 27.0

54.0 33.064.0 39.0

74.0 45.084.0 51.0

94.0 57.0104.0 63.0

114.0 69.0124.0 75.0

134.0 80.0144.0 85.0

154.0 91.0

158 (refer to step 7) 93.0

158 (refer to step 7) 93.0158 (refer to step 7) 93.0

0102030405060708090

100110120130140150160170 180190200210220230240250260270280290300

in the calibration point for Empty tank

Empty tank = 0.0 gallons enter 3.0%

in the calibration point for 3/4 tank

1/2 tank = 79.0 gallons enter approx 48.0%

full tank = 158.0 gallons enter 93.0%





in the calibration point for full tank

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1 - Put the VesselView Race Edition into Manual Tank Calibration mode.2 - For each point in the table, enter the tank sending unit reading from the

"current actual" value on the display.3 - If the tank sender does not read on the low or high end, this amount should

not be used in the tank calculations.4 - After filling the tank, take the measurable amount (between 0% and 100%),

and enter it into VesselView as tank capacity.5 - Enter the calibration points from the data in the table for each point in the

Manual Tank Calibration screen.6 - Use alternate positions if you want to adjust for various operating positions

(on the trailer, in the water at rest, on plane etc.).7 - If the measurable capacity does not start at zero, enter the amount needed

for the sender to start reading in the last unused "Measurable Capacity" field.

IMPORTANT: Measurable capacity starts when the sender reading starts increasing (thesender reading for an empty tank may be greater than 0%) and stops when the senderreading stops increasing (this may be less than 100%). Any volume added to the tankbefore the sender reading increases or after the sender stops increasing is unmeasuredcapacity. It is important, to ensure accuracy, that the unmeasured capacity is subtractedfrom the total volume added and that only the measurable volume be entered as the tankcapacity.

In the example shown, the sender reading stayed at 3.0% until 16 gallons were added tothe tank. It also stopped increasing at 93.0% even though there is an additional 26 gallonsadded. These 42 gallons, if used in the calculations, would cause significant errors in thecalculated volume remaining. In this example the tank capacity entered into VesselViewshould be approximately 158 gallons to ensure the most accurate reading. If you left thetank capacity at 200 gallons and you properly calibrated full to be 93.0%, when the senderreading drops from 93.0% to 92.9%, the reading will change from 200.0 gallons to 199.9gallons when we know that there is really only 173.9 gallons in the tank. For this samereason, the 16 gallons added before the sender starts to read should not be used. This iswhy, in the example, the Measurable Capacity is 158 (200 gallon tank ‑ 26 gallons of topend unmeasurable capacity = 174 gallons, 174 gallons ‑ 16 gallons of bottom endunmeasurable capacity = 158 gallons that are measurable).


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Tank Calibration Reference LogTank Calibration Reference Log

Volume In TankUnits =

MeasurableCapacity

Sensor ReadingPosition 1



0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

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220

230

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Manual Tank Calibration Screen LogWhile manually calibrating the tanks, enter the tank and calibration information below.Space is provided for up to four tanks.

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VesselView Template CutoutNOTE: Due to printing variances, the size of the template may vary. Measure for accuracybefore drilling any holes. Refer to Section 8 - Cutting the Instrument Panel for installationinstructions.


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132.5 mm (5.2 in.)

112.0 mm (4.4 in.)

114.0 mm (4.5 in.)

180.

5 m

m (

7.1

in.)

197.

8 m

m (

7.8

in.)

182.

5 m

m (

7.2

in.)

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Section 9 - Glossary of Terms and Service ContactInformation

Table of ContentsVesselView Systems Terminology.................... 180 Mercury Marine Service Offices........................ 182

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VesselView Systems TerminologyTerm Definition

ACTIVE Active fault state of sensors, switches, injectors, etc.BAR Unit of measurement for pressure.

BATTERY VOLTS Main engine battery volts.BLOCK PSI Inlet water pressure (PSI or kPa)

BEARING TO WAYPOINT The compass direction from a position to a waypoint.BRG TO WP Bearing to waypoint

BTW Bearing to waypointC Celsius

C1 Center tank 1C2 Center tank 2C3 Center tank 3CA Center aft tankCF Center forward tank

CAN Controller Area NetworkCOURSE OVER GROUND The current direction of travel relative to a ground position.

CRS OVR GND Course over groundCOG Course over ground

DELTA %Delta % is a percentage of continuous movement in one direction per second. This is used as a toleranceto define when the "TRIM/TAB" pop‑up window appears. The higher the percentage, the less likely the"TRIM/TAB" pop‑up window will appear.

DELTA PRESSURE Difference between fuel pressure and manifold absolute pressure.DEMAND % TPI% / TPS%; On DTS models this is ERC demand %.DEVICE ID Number to identify a VesselView at a station.DIST WPT Distance to waypoint

DTS Digital Throttle and ShiftDTW Distance to waypoint

ENGINE ID Engine identificationENGINE RPM Revolutions Per Minute of engine.

ERC Electronic Remote Control handle at the helm.ESC Electronic Shift Control (Actuator)

F FahrenheitFUEL LEVEL Vessel tank fuel sender data

FUEL TO WAYPOINT The estimated amount of fuel needed to reach the waypoint.FT Feet

FTM FathomsFTW Fuel to waypointGAL GallonsGPH Gallons per hourGPS Global Positioning System

GUARDIAN Engine Guardian Strategy is active causing a forced reduction in available power.HEAD TMP Cylinder head temperature (F or C)


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Term DefinitionHELM ID Number to identify the station the VesselView is being installed on.

IGL Empirical gallonsKM Kilometers

KMH Kilometers per hourKNOTS Unit of measurement for speed.

KPA KilopascalKPL Kilometers per literLIT LitersLPH Liters per hourMet MetersMil Miles

MPG Miles per gallonMPH Miles per hourNM Nautical mile

NMEA 0183 A combined electrical and data specification for communication between marine electronic devices andGPS receivers.

NMPG Nautical Miles per gallonNUM ENGINES Number of engines on the vessel.

NA Not AvailableOIL PSI Engine oil pressure (PSI or kPa)

P1 Port tank 1P2 Port tank 2P3 Port tank 3PA Port aft tankPF Port forward tank

PADDLE WHEEL Data used to calculate vessel speed (frequency in hertz).PITOT Pitot pressure sensor data for vessel speed calculations.

PORTCNTR Port CenterPSI Pounds per square inch

RANGE TO WAYPOINT The estimated distance the engine(s) will run at the current speed with the fuel available.RTW Range to waypointS1 Starboard tank 1S2 Starboard tank 2S3 Starboard tank 3SA Starboard aft tankSF Starboard forward tank

SHIFT Neutral or in gear positionSOG Speed over ground

SPD OVR GRD Speed over groundSPEED OVER GROUND The speed at which the vessel is moving relative to the earth's surface.

STBD StarboardSTBDCNTR Starboard Center

TEMP Temperature


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Term DefinitionTRIM Trim sender data

USB MEMORY STICK Memory device used to save and load VesselView configuration data.WOT Wide Open Throttle

Mercury Marine Service OfficesFor assistance, call, fax, or write. Please include your daytime telephone number with mailand fax correspondence.

United States

Telephone Fax Mercury MarineW6250 W. Pioneer RoadP.O. Box 1939Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939

(920) 929‑5040 (920) 929‑5893

United States (Mercury Racing)

Telephone Fax Mercury RacingN7480 County Rd. UUFond du Lac, WI 54935-9585(920) 924‑2088 (920) 924‑2096

Canada

Telephone Fax Mercury Marine Ltd.2395 Meadowpine Blvd.Mississauga, Ontario L5N 7W6Canada

(905) 567‑6372 (905) 567‑8515

Australia, Pacific

Telephone Fax Mercury Marine Australia132-140 Frankston RoadDandenong, Victoria 3164Australia

(61) (3) 9791‑5822 (61) (3) 9793‑5880

Europe, Middle East, Africa

Telephone Fax Marine Power - Europe, Inc.Parc Industriel de Petit-Rechain B-4800Verviers,Belgium

(32) (87) 32 • 32 • 11 (32) (87) 31 • 19 • 65

Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean

Telephone Fax Mercury Marine11650 Interchange Circle NorthMiramar, FL 33025U.S.A.

(954) 744‑3500 (954) 744‑3535

Japan

Telephone Fax Mercury Marine - Japan283-1 Anshin-cho HamamatsuShizuoka, 435-0005Japan

81‑53‑423‑2500 81‑53‑423‑2510

Asia, Singapore

Telephone Fax Mercury Marine Singapore72 Loyang WaySingapore, 5087625466160 5467789

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