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Section 4 - Setup and Calibrations
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90-8M0120668
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MARCH 2016
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Tank configuration sets tank type, capacity, and names for vessel tanks
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Speed setup allows selection of the type of device that will send speed data to the VesselView
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Finishing Setup wizard will save all selections and return to the navigation screen
Restore Defaults
Allows the operator to clear all settings, clear alarm history, or clear engine limits.
NOTE: Clearing engine limits has no effect on Engine Guardian protection. Engine limits are set to an operator's preference,
and can be modified or cleared at any time.
Network
Network settings allows the user to select numerous data sources, scan the CAN bus and NMEA backbone for installed data
reporting (input and output) components, and review diagnostic reports—diagnostics shows data on errors and overruns on the
CAN and NMEA communication networks. This can be useful for a skilled technician diagnosing CAN and NMEA
communication errors. Device List shows all CAN bus and NMEA backbone data reporting components that are recognized.
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Auto Select will scan the network and identify any compatible devices.
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Sources allows the operator to select the device which will transmit data to the VesselView. The default selection for each
item is the VesselView.
Data Source Selection
GPS >
All data >
Auto
Vessel >
Heading, Vessel fuel rate, Rudder angle, and
Trim tabs >
Engine >
Port and Starboard >
Temp, Oil Temp, Boost Pressure, Oil
Pressure, Water Pressure, RPM,
Alternator, Fuel Rate, Engine Hours,
Predictive General Maintenance, Trim
Status, Malfunction Indicator Light, Engine
Performance
Fuel Tank >
Port Fuel and Starboard Fuel >
Fuel Tank >
Port and Starboard >
Fuel Level and Fuel Remaining
Water Tank >
Water >
Fresh Water Level
Live Well >
Live Well >
Live Well Level
Battery >
# >
Battery Voltage
Speed/Depth >
Pitot Speed and Depth >
Source
Log/Timer >
Water Distance >
Calculated
Environment >
Outside Temperature >
Source
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Device List will display all of the components discovered during the Auto Select process.
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The Diagnostics option displays current activity and load percentage on the CAN networks.
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Magnetic variation can be set to Auto, or the variation can be c or – up to 5 digits, including two decimal points.
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Smart Contextual Enabled turns the display of the digital engine RPMs on or off in the user‑selected data area.
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CAN H can be turned off for the purpose of diagnosing communication issues. During normal operation, this feature is
always selected on.
Simulate
Simulate mode takes VesselView off the network, and generates random data on the screen. Any data shown should not be
regarded as accurate, or be used in the navigation of the boat. Simulate can be used to help the operator become familiar with
VesselView before using it out on the water.
Time
Time settings can be changed through the selection of: Local time, 12/24 hour format, and Date format.
The greater than sign (
>
) indicates additional menu choices. An asterick (
*
) indicates additional information on this settings
menu item.