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WARNING

The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the boat, the equipment aboard and the safety of all

occupants aboard. We strongly recommend that the operator read this Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual and

thoroughly understand the operational instructions for the power package and all related accessories before the boat is used.

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Summary of Contents for Axius System

Page 1: ...derstand any portion of this manual contact your dealer for a demonstration of actual starting and operating procedures Notice Throughout this publication and on your power package dangers warnings cautions and notices accompanied by the International Hazard Symbol may be used to alert the installer user to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation that may be hazardous if ...

Page 2: ...swick Corporation Mercury Product Protection logo is a registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation WARNING The operator driver is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the boat the equipment aboard and the safety of all occupants aboard We strongly recommend that the operator read this Operation Maintenance and Warranty Manual and thoroughly understand the operational instructions...

Page 3: ... Sync 21 Helm Transfer Standard Stations 22 Helm Transfer 22 Requesting Helm Transfer 22 Helm Transfer and Precision Pilot 23 Helm Transfer Auxiliary Joystick Stations 23 Auxiliary Joystick Station Transfer 23 Requesting Transfer to an Auxiliary Joystick Station 23 Requesting Transfer from an Auxiliary Joystick Station 23 Operating Axius Premier If Equipped 24 Chartplotter Requirements 24 Features...

Page 4: ...ts and Accessories Inquiries 50 Resolving a Problem 50 Ordering Literature 51 United States and Canada 51 Outside the United States and Canada 51 Section 5 Predelivery and Customer Delivery Checklists Pre Delivery Information 54 Dealer Pre Delivery Checklist for Axius Products Before Delivery to the Customer 54 Skyhook If Equipped 54 Before Starting Key Off 54 Before Starting Key On 55 Engines Run...

Page 5: ...ges If Equipped 3 System Link Digital Gauges If Equipped 4 Switches 4 Emergency Stop E Stop Switch 5 Lanyard Stop Switch 6 Digital Throttle and Shift 7 Electronic Helm Steering 7 Dual Handle Electronic Remote Control ERC Operation and Adjustment 7 Operation 7 Adjustment 7 Dual Handle Yacht Console Control Operation and Adjustment 8 Operation 8 Adjustment 8 Optional SportFish Electronic Remote Cont...

Page 6: ...inutes until the fault is corrected Non critical fault Six short 0 5 second beeps at 1 2 second intervals There will be no additional warning tones IMPORTANT Fault codes generated by a malfunction will remain in the system until corrected and cleared VesselView Refer to your VesselView operations manual for detailed engine monitoring information Instrumentation Propulsion Personality The propulsio...

Page 7: ...tems such as GPS generators and cabin environmental controls This vessel integration allows the operator to monitor and control a wide range of vessel systems from a single display Refer to the VesselView Operator s Manual for more information SC1000 and SC100 Digital Gauges If Equipped The SmartCraft SC1000 and SC100 digital gauges complement VesselView Refer to the SC1000 and SC100 Digital Gauge...

Page 8: ...r and operator should be familiar with all the instruments and their functions on the boat Because of the large variety of instrumentation and manufacturers have your boat dealer explain the gauges and normal readings that appear on your boat The following type of digital gauge may be included with your power package a b c d 44347 Typical multi function digital gauge Item Gauge Indicates a Oil pre...

Page 9: ...the engines in an emergency situation such as a person overboard or tangled propeller When activated the E stop switch interrupts the power supply to the main power relay including power to the gauges steering and accessories 34014 a Activation of the E stop switch stops the engines immediately The boat will continue to coast for some distance however This distance depends upon boat velocity and t...

Page 10: ...is made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation should the operator choose to move around in an area close to the normal operator s position If it is desired to have a shorter lanyard wrap the lanyard around the operator s wrist or leg or tie a knot in the lanyard Activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately but the boat will continue to coast for some distanc...

Page 11: ...absence of end stops can be the result of the starboard key switch in the off position a low starboard battery voltage or a steering wheel motor fault Your vessel s personality as developed by the vessel manufacturer in partnership with CMD determines the number of turns lock to lock Typically this is approximately 2 3 4 revolutions of the wheel The OEM may request different lock to lock settings ...

Page 12: ...tion Operation of shift and throttle is controlled by the movement of the control handle Push the control handle forward from neutral to the first detent for forward gear Continue pushing the handle forward to increase speed Pull the control handle back from neutral to the first detent for reverse gear Continue pulling the handle back to increase speed 24559 F N R 78 O 78 O Adjustment 1 Control ha...

Page 13: ... Continue pulling back to increase speed NOTE In certain modes gear position is determined by the Electronic Shift Control ESC not the position of the ERC levers When using the joystick or while in Skyhook the computer moves the drives in and out of gears even though the handles are in neutral a Neutral b Forward port mounted handle reverse starboard mounted handle c Forward starboard mounted hand...

Page 14: ... side cover screws 5 Remove the side cover 6 For adjustment temporarily install the handle washer and screw Finger tighten the screw 7 To adjust the ERC handle detent tension a Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase tension on the control handle and counter clockwise to decrease tension b Adjust to the desired tension 8 To adjust ERC handle tension a Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to...

Page 15: ...e side cover Secure the cover with the three M5 x 10 mm long screws Tighten the screws to specification Description Nm lb in lb ft Side cover screws 3 4 30 11 Apply adhesive to the threads of the handle screw Tube Ref No Description Where Used Part No 7 Loctite 271 Threadlocker Threads of handle screw 92 809819 12 Install the washer and the M8 x 45 mm long screw Tighten the screw to specification ...

Page 16: ...rating the vessel with the joystick in open water Thereafter you should occasionally practice operating without the joystick in case the joystick becomes inoperable Both engines must be running and both ERC levers must be in neutral for the joystick to operate Operating With an Auxiliary Joystick If Equipped An auxiliary joystick located at a separate station called an auxiliary joystick station o...

Page 17: ...boat manufacturer personality configuration Some boat manufacturers do not enable Skyhook from the factory Other boats have external notification devices installed and manufactured by the boat builder indicating the vessel is in Skyhook Auto Heading steers the boat on a fixed compass heading Track Waypoint automatically pilots the boat on a predetermined route from the chart plotter or GPS unit Th...

Page 18: ...n is pressed and data a NMEA 0183 stream is available from a chart plotter and the GPS and heading sensor signals are available Waypoint sequence will follow a route automatically announcing arrival at each waypoint and then turning towards the next waypoint Track Waypoint must be enabled first then select Waypoint Sequence Track Waypoint Route Tracking is available when data NMEA0183 stream is av...

Page 19: ...liary Joystick Station Transfer 23 Requesting Transfer to an Auxiliary Joystick Station 23 Requesting Transfer from an Auxiliary Joystick Station 23 Operating Axius Premier If Equipped 24 Chartplotter Requirements 24 Features 24 Autopilot Screen 24 Trackpad 25 Trackpad Lights 25 Trackpad Buttons with the Power Icon 25 Precision Pilot Modes 26 Skyhook Station Keeping If Equipped 26 Auto Heading 27 ...

Page 20: ...urned off and then on to reset the device Note that cranking the engine will cause a significant short term drop in battery voltage Getting Started Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust IMPORTANT The Axius steering system requires fluid pressure created by a engine driven hydraulic pump to turn the drives You can not steer the Axius system without the engines running You can maneuver yo...

Page 21: ...ng the joystick 1 Both engines must be running for the joystick to operate 2 For best control trim both drives to the full down position VesselView will display a reminder when the joystick is initiated 3 Move both electronic remote control ERC levers to the neutral position 4 Move the joystick in the direction that you want the boat to move or twist the joystick in the direction that you want the...

Page 22: ...d Boat moves diagonally forward and rotates starboard for yaw correction 37774 Special Digital Throttle and Shift DTS Features The DTS system features several alternate operational modes for various Electronic Remote Control ERC levers Any of the listed features can operate simultaneously i a b c d e f g h a 39563 Typical ERC levers with trim control and DTS trackpad 28090 c d e f g b a h Yacht ha...

Page 23: ...Transfer NOTE Transfer will not activate if the joystick is in operation since the feature will not allow helm transfer while in gear Transfer allows control of the helm to change on boats with multiple helms Transfer will not happen if a drive is in gear You can initiate helm transfer while Skyhook is engaged but Skyhook disengages when the transfer is complete Skyhook can immediately be re engag...

Page 24: ... the RPM of the engines can be increased while in the throttle only mode but the drives remain in neutral 39565 THROTTLE ONLY button To engage Throttle Only mode 1 Place both ERC levers in neutral 2 Press the THROTTLE ONLY button located on the DTS trackpad 3 The THROTTLE ONLY button light illuminates and the neutral lights blink 4 Place either ERC lever into gear The warning horn will beep each t...

Page 25: ... with movement of the port ERC lever while the drives remain in the same gear To disengage 1 single lever mode 1 Place both ERC levers in neutral 2 Press the 1 LEVER button The 1 LEVER button light turns off Sync The control system features Sync an automatic engine synchronization feature which enables automatically at key up Sync monitors the position of both ERC levers If both levers are within ...

Page 26: ...gation functions are attempted after the helm transfer procedure is started To remove the fault codes it may be necessary to cycle the key switch off and on and then restart the helm transfer procedure Ensure that other control and navigation inputs are performed after helm transfer is complete to avoid setting fault codes NOTICE The ERC levers must be in neutral to perform a helm transfer While i...

Page 27: ...liary joystick station transfer function allows the boat operator to select an auxiliary joystick to control the vessel While the auxiliary joystick station is active fault and alarm information will only be displayed at the last active helm station The key and E stop switches at all the stations continue to function To avoid damage use extra care when attempting an auxiliary joystick station or h...

Page 28: ... chartplotter needs service Features WARNING Avoid serious injury from collision with other boats running aground or striking objects in the water Always maintain a diligent lookout while the boat is operating in any Precision Pilot mode The Precision Pilot system cannot react to avoid other boats shallow water or objects in the water Axius Premier includes the following Precision Pilot features A...

Page 29: ...Pilot mode is active engaged or in standby disengaged Precision Pilot is disengaged off when the STANDBY light is illuminated You must press the button for Auto Heading Track Waypoint or Skyhook to engage the mode NOTE The STANDBY light will flash on and off when the Precision Pilot software is attempting to acquire the necessary GPS signals When the ACTIVE light is illuminated one mode of Precisi...

Page 30: ... to the next waypoint Your chart plotter establishes a zone around the point called an arrival circle and the Precision Pilot system will announce arrival at the waypoint when the boat enters that zone Skyhook Station Keeping If Equipped The vessel may be equipped with the Skyhook Station Keeping feature This system utilizes global positioning system technology GPS and an electronic compass to aut...

Page 31: ...r become temporarily unavailable When this happens Skyhook will sound an alarm and automatically disengage The drives will return to neutral and the vessel will drift with the wind and current You must be ready to take control of the helm at all times IMPORTANT Activities in the water near the vessel while Skyhook is engaged may result in injury or death The captain operator and passengers should ...

Page 32: ...on NOTE If for any reason you must turn the steering wheel you will need to apply sufficient force to overcome the electronic detent 7 Precision Pilot holds the compass heading the boat was following when the AUTO HEADING button was pressed and Auto Heading engaged 31409 8 To adjust your course while AUTO HEADING is engaged see Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick 9 To disengage Au...

Page 33: ... heading Each recognized movement adjusts the chosen heading by 1 NOTE The joystick must move over 50 of its travel and a beep will sound for the movement to be recognized as input 24707 Adjusting heading to starboard To Resume a Heading The RESUME button light is on if the previous course heading is available to resume IMPORTANT The previous heading can only be resumed within one minute of Auto H...

Page 34: ...following actions Place the ERC handles for both engines in neutral The AUTO HEADING button light turns off and the Standby light comes on Turn the steering wheel beyond the electronic detent The AUTO HEADING button light turns off and the Resume light comes on Press the AUTO HEADING button on the Precision Pilot trackpad The AUTO HEADING button light turns off and the standby light comes on a But...

Page 35: ... Precision Pilot modes Auto Heading Track Waypoint and Waypoint Sequence the boat navigates a preset course The boat does not automatically respond to hazards such as other watercraft obstacles swimmers or underwater terrain Collision with these hazards could cause boat damage serious injury or death The operator must stay at the helm ready to evade hazards and warn others of course changes Track ...

Page 36: ... environmental conditions and incorrect use Observe the following information when using the Track Waypoint and Waypoint Sequencing feature Waypoint data distance settings Between waypoints Greater than 1 0 nautical mile 1 15 mile Arrival alarms No less than 0 1 nautical mile 0 12 mile Engaging Track Waypoint Mode To engage the Track Waypoint mode of Precision Pilot 1 Turn on the chart plotter and...

Page 37: ...Mode Display in VesselView NOTE The displayed heading is based on magnetic North 31413 Track Waypoint screen dual engine application screen shown NOTE The Precision Pilot TURN buttons will not initiate turns when Track Waypoint mode is engaged Turn features are only available in Auto Heading mode Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode Disengage the Track Waypoint mode by one of the following methods Pres...

Page 38: ...ging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival IMPORTANT Track Waypoint mode does not automatically turn the boat upon arrival at a plotted waypoint 1 When the boat enters an waypoint arrival zone as indicated by the chart plotter a long a short and a second short horn beep sounds and the WAYPOINT SEQUENCING button light starts blinking to inform the operator to make a turn 27703 WAYPOINT SEQUENCE button 2...

Page 39: ...oat is not taken at the end of the waypoint The system will continue to pilot the vessel in a straight line in Auto Heading until the operator takes control If adequate lookout is not maintained the boat may strike another boat an object in the water or run aground 5 At the end of the Track Waypoint course input a new route or take control of the boat Otherwise the boat reverts to Auto Heading mod...

Page 40: ...hart plotter Waypoint Sequence mode only informs Precision Pilot it is OK to proceed to next waypoint Waypoint Sequence mode acts as a waypoint acknowledge function and Precision Pilot sounds a horn beep when in the zone 6 If you are not in a previously set waypoint arrival zone Waypoint Sequence mode starts auto sequencing to the waypoints in the route Acknowledge that you understand the informat...

Page 41: ...econd time to put Precision Pilot in Standby mode All lights other than STANDBY turn off 27701 TRACK WAYPOINT mode button Cruise Control The VesselView system features integrated throttle Cruise Control Cruise which allows the operator to limit the peak RPM of choice below Wide Open Throttle WOT This feature requires VesselView Refer to the owner s manual provided with your VesselView for operatio...

Page 42: ... the drive and its propeller you must turn the key switch to the off position You can disengage the shift actuator to manually shift the drive into neutral for starting and into forward gear position for operation Engine speed will be limited to 1000 1200 RPM while operating in emergency shift override To disengage the shift actuator 1 Turn the ignition switch to the off position and engage the em...

Page 43: ...vity and the vibrations of traveling making it possible for the drives to contact each other Avoid the possibility of the drives making contact during travel 1 Remove the propellers optional on short moves 2 Put the drives in the full up trailer position 3 Push each drive out towards the side of the boat past the straight ahead position When trimmed up and pushed outward the drives will move away ...

Page 44: ...Section 2 On the Water Notes Page 40 CMD 4082082 90 8M0052072 eng FEBRUARY 2011 ...

Page 45: ...2 Electrical Connections 42 Troubleshooting Engine Related Problems 42 Check VesselView First 42 VesselView Malfunction Fault Code List 42 Diagnosing DTS Problems 43 Engine Guardian System 43 Troubleshooting Charts 44 Standard Helm Joystick 44 Auxiliary Joystick Station If Equipped 44 Electronic Remote Controls 45 Steering System 46 Trackpad Features 46 Auto Pilot 46 Skyhook 47 3 ...

Page 46: ... battery before electric arc welding on the vessel Attach the welder ground cable no more than 0 61 m 2 ft from the part being welded Do not connect the ground cable of the welder to any ECM cooling plate or ECM To avoid damage to the engine or drive and related components welding on the engine drive or engine and drive mounted components is not recommended Troubleshooting Engine Related Problems ...

Page 47: ...Faulted Joystick Station Lost Joystick Station Setup Fault Lever Overriding Joystick LeverMasterFault Precision Pilot Control Fault Precision Pilot ControlFault Service Steering Filter Single Lever Mode Unavailable Starter System Fault Steering Wheel Fault System Communication Fault System Communication Fault System Communication Fault System Communication Fault System Features Unavailable System ...

Page 48: ... joystick does not control boat Both remote control levers are not in neutral Put the remote control levers in neutral Some of the engines are not running Start the engine or engines Throttles have been severely derated due to drive train faults Determine drive train faults and make corrections or have the system checked by your Authorized Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Repair Facility One or more driv...

Page 49: ...ches 50 of WOT check the DOCKING button on the DTS trackpad Put the handles in neutral and push the button to disengage if light is on Check VesselView to see if cruise control is enabled Disable cruise control Check for damage to the propeller If found contact your Authorized CMD Repair Facility service technician to ask if the propellers need to be repaired or changed Check VesselView for Guardi...

Page 50: ...5 Maintenancein the appropriate engine Operation Maintenance and Warranty manual Contact your Authorized CMD Repair Facility service technician The steering wheel turned past end stop Turn the key switch to off and back on to restore steering wheel self centering cruise control and to eliminate the fault code Trackpad Features NOTE See also Electronic Remote Controls for more situations that also ...

Page 51: ...011 Page 47 Skyhook Symptom Remedy Skyhook does not work Ensure that Skyhook is enabled by the vessel personality Contact your Authorized CMD Repair Facility Is VesselView on VesselView must be turned on for Skyhook to function Is the GPS working If locked cycle keys ...

Page 52: ...Section 3 Troubleshooting Notes Page 48 CMD 4082082 90 8M0052072 eng FEBRUARY 2011 ...

Page 53: ...able of Contents Owner Service Assistance 50 Local Repair Service 50 Service Away From Home 50 Stolen Power Package 50 Attention Required After Submersion 50 Replacement Service Parts 50 Parts and Accessories Inquiries 50 Resolving a Problem 50 Ordering Literature 51 United States and Canada 51 Outside the United States and Canada 51 4 ...

Page 54: ... power packages are expected to operate at or near full throttle for most of their life They are also expected to operate in both fresh and saltwater environments These conditions require numerous special parts Exercise care when replacing marine engine parts as specifications are quite different from those of the standard automotive engine Since marine power packages must be capable of running at...

Page 55: ...available Model Serial number Horsepower Year built United States and Canada For information on additional literature that is available for your particular Mercury MerCruiser power package and how to order that literature contact your nearest dealer or contact us at Mercury Marine Publications P O Box 1939 Fond du Lac WI 54936 1939 920 929 5110 Fax 920 929 4894 Outside the United States and Canada...

Page 56: ...Section 4 Customer Assistance Information Notes Page 52 CMD 4082082 90 8M0052072 eng FEBRUARY 2011 ...

Page 57: ...and Customer Delivery Checklists Table of Contents Pre Delivery Information 54 Dealer Pre Delivery Checklist for Axius Products Before Delivery to the Customer 54 Skyhook If Equipped 54 Before Starting Key Off 54 Before Starting Key On 55 Engines Running at the Dock 55 Sea Trial 55 After On Water Test 55 Skyhook If Equipped 56 5 ...

Page 58: ...ducts Before Delivery to the Customer NOTE Literature part numbers are subject to revision See your authorized Cummins MerCruiser Authorized Distributor for the most recent literature release Publication Name Publication Part Number QSD Axius 2 8L and 4 2L Operation Maintenance and Warranty Manual 90 866933081 VesselView Operation Manual 90 8M0050668 Captain s Briefing Information Brochure Warrant...

Page 59: ...isual check Fluid leaks visual check Sea Trial Dealer Check Checklist Item VesselView functional check all operational modes Instrumentation check Joystick functional check Single lever functional check Drive trim operation check trim in and out Steering operations at all speed ranges functional check WOT RPM check Auto Heading functional check Auto Heading course change functional check Skyhook f...

Page 60: ...Skyhook If Equipped Dealer Check Checklist Item Verify the Skyhook helm label is properly displayed at the helm Verify the Skyhook passenger label is properly displayed for the passengers Supply the customer with the Skyhook Operation DVD Verify that the Skyhook Quick Reference Guide is attached to the helm ...

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