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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Front Controls Operations............ 2 Display Cleaning..............7 Rear Panel................3 Stuck Keys................8 VesselView 7 Screen Display Locations and Descriptions..4 How to Update Your VesselView 7 Software......8 Touch Districts................4 Obtaining the Latest Software..........8 Tap/Press Districts............... 5 Backup Your Waypoints, Routes and Tracks.......
  • Page 4 Fuel Critical Alarm............48 Cruise Navigation............44 Depth Alarm..............48 Section 6 - Installation Mounting Guidelines............... 52 VesselView 7 Wire Harness ..........53 Mounting Location............52 VesselView NMEA 2K Connections........54 Electromagnetic Interference..........52 VesselView 7 Cut‑out Template..........55 Installing VesselView 7............52...
  • Page 5 Front Controls Operations ..........2 Display Cleaning ............. 7 Rear Panel ..............3 Stuck Keys ..............8 VesselView 7 Screen Display Locations and Descriptions..4 How to Update Your VesselView 7 Software......8 Touch Districts................ 4 Obtaining the Latest Software ........8 Tap/Press Districts ............

  • Page 6: Vesselview 7 Overview

    In/Out Zoom, man overboard (MOB) Power–Brightens Card reader door Front Controls Operations Touch Screen: The screen on VesselView 7 has numerous districts that are touch sensitive and operated with a press, or flick with a vertical or horizontal motion. Page 2 90-8M0074777...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Section 1 - General Information Mark–Menu: The Mark–Menu has two functions and is dependent on which screen mode is active. Press the Mark–Menu button while the chart plotter is visible to access waypoints and other functions. Press the button while SmartCraft information is visible to open the scroller bar.

  • Page 8: Vesselview 7 Screen Display Locations And Descriptions

    Displays total fuel only. Individual fuel data will be located in the contextual data area under fuel management. Scroller Bar Icon: Touch this area to show the scroller bar. The scroller bar allows the operator to select different Mercury application screens to open in the contextual data area.

  • Page 9: Tap/Press Districts

    Section 1 - General Information Tap/Press Districts Tap/press districts are used in both the persistent and contextual data elements. These districts offer maximum usability and enhance screen graphics. 52304 Quad engine example District Description Area that toggles the application IMPORTANT: Other applications associated with VesselView may not be accessible. The vessel must have a ®...

  • Page 10: Flick Districts

    Section 1 - General Information 52305 Single-engine example District Description Area that toggles the application IMPORTANT: Other applications associated with VesselView may not be accessible. The vessel must have a ® specific Navico device connected to the NMEA 2K backbone to be able to toggle between application. Area that displays data box information Area that displays speed information Area that displays speed information...

  • Page 11: Color Strategy

    Good (normal) 18 - Bad (warnings) Maintenance—VesselView 7 IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the supplied sun cover be installed for protection when the unit is not in service. Display Cleaning This product was packaged with a cloth that should be used for cleaning the screen. Salt, when crystalized, can scratch the display coating when using a dry or damp cloth.

  • Page 12: Stuck Keys

    VesselView, power up VesselView. While the system boots up, the screen will show the software version in the lower right corner. Within the Mercury Marine web site, go to Service and Support, select the VesselView 7 product and click on DOWNLOAD UPGRADE.

  • Page 13: Upgrading Vesselview

    Section 1 - General Information Select the desired file format and then press Export. Select Memory Card as the destination folder and select OK. 52713 Name the backup file using the keypad and then press Enter. Upgrading Vesselview Important considerations before and during the upgrade process: •...
  • Page 14 Section 1 - General Information When the upload is finished, remove the micro SD card and the system will automatically reboot to complete the upload. 52758 Verify that the software version upgraded is the correct version. Use the scroller bar and go to Systems and open About. The current software version is listed.
  • Page 15 Section 2 - System Startup Section 2 - System Startup Table of Contents VesselView 7 Startup Warning Screen......... 12 Units Setup................15 Initial Startup................. 12 Display Screens..............16 Splash Screen..............12 Startup................16 Device Configuration............12 Engine Off, Ignition On .......... 16 Import Configuration .............

  • Page 16: Vesselview 7 Startup Warning Screen

    VesselView 7 Startup Warning Screen When VesselView 7 is started, a warning screen pops up and advises the operator not to rely on the product as a primary source of navigation and that the user assumes all liability for operation and associated risks.

  • Page 17: Import Configuration

    Section 2 - System Startup IMPORTANT: Do not rush VesselView by pressing buttons while the system is booting up to acquire vessel and engine data. When VesselView is initially started or after a factory reset, the system will take a few seconds to complete the boot up process.

  • Page 18: Units Of Measurement

    Section 2 - System Startup Units of Measurement Use the rotary knob to highlight and accept the type of measurement you prefer to use: U.S. Standard or metric. NOTE: You can change the unit of measurement on specific sensors. Go to the Settings menu to change the sensor unit of measurement.

  • Page 19: Units Setup

    Section 2 - System Startup NOTE: Select the ID by the position of the installed VesselView (lowest to highest helm is recommended). DEVICE SETUP Unique VesselView ID: Helm ID: Previous Next 50750 Press enter to open the Unique VesselView ID option. Highlight the ID number and press enter. Choose a number that is different from the other numbers assigned to any other VesselView unit installed.

  • Page 20: Display Screens

    Engine Off, Ignition On The Mercury good stewardship message screen is displayed in the contextual data area when the ignition is on and the engines are not running. All functions will be available and there will be no engine data displayed.

  • Page 21: Engine Fault

    Section 2 - System Startup • When the scan is complete, various contextual pop‑ups can appear: engine faults, maintenance reminders, communication errors, system OK scan report. 52724 Scan Complete Engine Fault If an engine fault is detected during a system scan, the contextual data area will display descriptive text in a bold color fault screen.

  • Page 22: Engine Scheduled Maintenance

    SCAN COMPLETE with a report and a good‑stewardship message. The scan report will be displayed until the engine is put into gear or the X button is pressed. • The good stewardship messages are randomly selected. Examples include: Do you have floatation devices, Mercury reminds you to please boat safely. Page 18...

  • Page 23: Communication Errors

    Section 2 - System Startup • The good stewardship list items are subject to change depending on engine type or personality configuration. 51646 Scan complete Good stewardship message Communication Errors When a system scan encounters a communication error, the scan will stop and all data fields will be displayed with dashed lines.
  • Page 24 Section 2 - System Startup Notes: Page 20 90-8M0074777 MAY 2013...
  • Page 25 Section 3 - Contextual Data Section 3 - Contextual Data Table of Contents System Tray Functionality............ 22 Final Contextual Data Selection ......24 Navigation of Contextual Data Display......... 23 Scroller Bar Icons..............25 Scroller Bar Functionality............23 Enlarging Persistent Data............. 26 Scroller Bar Activation and Navigation ......

  • Page 26: System Tray Functionality

    Section 3 - Contextual Data System Tray Functionality The system tray is used to communicate specific engine information and active modes. It will always be visible on the main screen in the lower left corner of the display, unless a pop‑up full screen warning is encountered. The color, icon, and text will change according to the system status, warnings, maintenance indication and active modes.

  • Page 27: Navigation Of Contextual Data Display

    Section 3 - Contextual Data Navigation of Contextual Data Display Contextual data includes initial start‑up scan progress, good stewardship messages, maintenance schedule, and warnings. Specific contextual data is displayed during predefined level events. Level events can be part of the boot‑up progress, changes with the power package, or if any warnings are encountered.

  • Page 28: Contextual Data Area

    Section 3 - Contextual Data NOTE: An arrow icon will appear to the left and right of the scroller bar. When only one arrow icon is visible, you must move the direction indicated by the arrow. When both arrows are visible, either direction can be selected. Selected Icon Scroller bar arrows 52051...

  • Page 29: Scroller Bar Icons

    Section 3 - Contextual Data Scroller Bar Icons 51996 Icon Description Temperature–displays engine and environment temperature values: oil, water, fuel, air (manifold.) Available information is power‑package dependent. Pressure–displays engine pressure values: water, oil, fuel, boost. Available information is power‑package dependent. Voltage–displays battery values for all engines.

  • Page 30: Enlarging Persistent Data

    Section 3 - Contextual Data Enlarging Persistent Data Data boxes can be enlarged by highlighting the expand (X‑PAND) icon and pressing the enter button. 52094 Expand icon After the icon is activated, the contextual data area will be filled with the enlarged data from the actively displayed data boxes. Up to six data boxes can be enlarged, one at a time, and will paginate in the chronological sequence shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 31 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Table of Contents Settings Menu Navigation............. 28 Easy Links..............32 Navigation to Settings Menu.......... 28 Alarms................32 System................28 Units................32 Preferences..............28 Network................32 Vessel................29 Personality File.............. 33 SmartCraft..............

  • Page 32: Settings Menu Navigation

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Settings Menu Navigation Navigation to Settings Menu Press the pages button while the SmartCraft screen is visible. Standby–Auto button Exit button Rotary knob (press for enter function) Goto–Pages button In/Out Zoom, man overboard (MOB) Power–Brightens Mark–Menu button 52837...

  • Page 33: Vessel

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Adjust the scroller bar auto‑hide delay time and select which scroller bar icons are to be displayed Turn on or off the startup check list 10. Turn on or off the trim tab display 11.
  • Page 34 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Set the tanks' capacity Set various smart contextual limits Turn off or on supported data for each engine Select the number of SmartCraft networks and the network number The greater‑than sign ( > ) indicates additional menu choices. SmartCraft Number of engines >...
  • Page 35 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations SmartCraft Turn on (check Has trim mark) or off (no — checkmark) Location: port, port center, Trim > Set trim in, starboard center, starboard > maximum trim Calibration > — range, full trim out, reset, restore, save None, PCM0, Tab source >...

  • Page 36: Easy Links

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Easy Links Vessels with SC 100 gauges must have the easy links enabled (check mark) in VesselView for data to be received at the SC 100 gauge. Easy Link Port or Starboard–On (checkmark), off (no Engine and Transmission >...

  • Page 37: Personality File

    Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations • Auto Select scans the CAN bus and NMEA backbone for installed data reporting (input and output) components. These items must have power supplied to them for the Auto Select to assimilate the data reporting. •...
  • Page 38 Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations Notes: Page 34 90-8M0074777 MAY 2013...

  • Page 39: Section 5 - Screen Navigation

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation Section 5 - Screen Navigation Table of Contents Economy Mode..............36 Cruise Control..............44 ECO Mode..............36 Cruise Control Contextual Data Area......44 ECO Minimum and Maximum Values ....36 Persistent Data Change ........44 ECO RPM and Trim Targets..........

  • Page 40: Economy Mode

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation Economy Mode ECO Mode ECO Mode displays information to guide the operator to set the optimum trim position and engine speed to achieve the best fuel economy. The engine control module (ECM) or propulsion control module (PCM) calculates the best fuel economy based on information from various sensors on the power package and vessel.

  • Page 41: Eco Navigation

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation The following are examples of ECO RPM targets in different states. 52172 Not optimized Optimized The contextual data area will display the trim targets. 52173 When all targets have been achieved, the contextual data area screen will change from instructions to displaying OPTIMIZED with the current fuel economy value.

  • Page 42: Eco Refresh

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation • The active area will have a white border. Refresh Minimize Exit 52176 ECO Refresh Refresh allows you to recalculate the current values that ECO uses for the RPM and trim targets. Highlight the refresh feature and press enter. Instructions appear in the contextual data area.

  • Page 43: Changing Eco Targets

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation When minimize is active, the system tray will display ECO. To enlarge ECO Mode, use the touch screen to highlight the ECO icon and press the enter. When ECO achieves optimization, the contextual area text will change to OPTIMIZED. Changing ECO Targets The software for ECO monitors the engine sensors and looks for the best fuel economy number while the vessel is in operation.

  • Page 44: Smart Tow Targets

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation Smart Tow Targets Smart Tow will modify the persistent data area by incorporating RPM and overshoot indicators within the RPM sweeps. The RPM set point target will be the color orange and the overshoot scale will be the color white. RPM set point target Overshoot scale 52180...

  • Page 45: Smart Tow Contextual Data Area

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation • CONTINUE will launch the default Smart Tow contextual screen and keep the Overview page in the launch sequence the next time Smart Tow is launched. 52185 • X will exit the Smart Tow option. Smart Tow Contextual Data Area The default Smart Tow contextual screen allows you to select, set, and modify settings in the Smart Tow features.

  • Page 46: Save

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation Profile selection allows you to select from the five factory preset profiles and any custom settings you have created. Custom settings can be modified and will default to the last known settings. 52280 Factory preset profiles The set‑point value will allow the operator to adjust the RPM or speed set‑point.

  • Page 47: Create Custom Launch

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation • Press on the selection to confirm. Quick save Save as new Create custom 52283 • QUICK SAVE will store the existing profile with the new RPM or speed values. Press to save the data and return to the Smart Tow contextual screen.

  • Page 48: Cruise Control Mode

    The cruise feature allows the operator to select a set‑point and adjust the value so the vessel maintains a specific speed or engine RPM. • Cruise is RPM based, unless the vessel incorporated a Mercury Marine GPS into the control area network. • If the vessel has a Mercury Marine GPS, the default setting is vessel speed.

  • Page 49: Troll Control Mode

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation The set‑point adjustment selection field will be the default location at cruise start‑up. After making adjustments to the desired settings, use the rotary knob to move the cursor to the enable/disable selection in the footer area of the contextual data area.

  • Page 50: Troll Navigation

    VesselView is a display extension for autopilot features and joystick operations. All functionality of these piloting features are controlled through the Mercury Marine autopilot control area network (CAN) pad. VesselView will show if the mode is active or in standby; popups will appear as the vessel arrives at a waypoint asking to acknowledge the turn, and display information on how to adjust the engine and drives to achieve maximum efficiency.

  • Page 51: Minimized Autopilot

    Popup Warnings All Mercury warning alarms will be shown regardless of what screen is displayed at the time of the warning. When an alarm warning is activated, the status box will display the warning text and icon. Faults, along with their descriptive short text, long text, and action text, will be displayed full screen.

  • Page 52: Fuel Critical Alarm

    Section 5 - Screen Navigation When more than one fault exists, use the rotary knob to navigate to each fault and press the rotary knob to access the fault. Refer to Engine Fault. Fault icon with fault title Short text or legacy text Engine fault location Action text Number of faults...
  • Page 53 Section 5 - Screen Navigation • The operator can also show the depth warning as a contextual popup in the Settings menu. Pressing the rotary knob will minimize the contextual panel. The fault will still be displayed in one of two locations depending on the screen set‑up. 90-8M0074777 MAY 2013 Page 49...
  • Page 54 Section 5 - Screen Navigation Notes: Page 50 90-8M0074777 MAY 2013...

  • Page 55: Section 6 - Installation

    Section 6 - Installation Section 6 - Installation Table of Contents Mounting Guidelines............. 52 VesselView 7 Wire Harness ..........53 Mounting Location ............52 VesselView NMEA 2K Connections........54 Electromagnetic Interference ........52 VesselView 7 Cut‑out Template........... 55 Installing VesselView 7............52...

  • Page 56: Mounting Guidelines

    • 1 m (3 ft) from a compass Installing VesselView 7 The following installation instructions have been written for the harnesses included with the VesselView. The 90° harness connectors may not allow VesselView to be installed when the dashboard thickness is greater than the dimension listed.

  • Page 57: Vesselview 7 Wire Harness

    Section 6 - Installation 11. Install the upper and lower bezel trim. VesselView 7 Wire Harness 52774 SmartCraft network connection Power connection Video in SIMNET/ NMEA 2000 Ethernet network VesselView 7 adapter harness System Link port Air temperature sensor System Link starboard...

  • Page 58: Vesselview Nmea 2K Connections

    Section 6 - Installation VesselView NMEA 2K Connections NMEA 2K must be powered separately from the SmartCraft network. The NMEA 2K power supply must be properly fused and have termination resistors at each end of the backbone. 120k ohm termination resistor Chart plotter NMEA 2K fused power source VesselView...

  • Page 59: Vesselview 7 Cut-Out Template

    Section 6 - Installation VesselView 7 Cut‑out Template IMPORTANT: Due to printing and copying variables, the image size may have changed from the actual size. Check the graphic for accuracy prior to using the template. 90-8M0074777 MAY 2013 Page 55...
  • Page 60 Section 6 - Installation Page 56 90-8M0074777 MAY 2013...
  • Page 61 Section 6 - Installation 212.7 mm (8.37 in.) 140.5 mm (5.53 in.) 214.2 mm (8.43 in.) 142.1 mm (5.59 in.) 4.3 mm (0.17 in.) (4x) 25 mm (0.98 in.) 90-8M0074777 MAY 2013 Page 57...

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