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TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic Operation and Features Basic Operation and Features ....................................................1 Master Reset...............................................................................1 Auto Detection Engine Function..................................................2 Display Screens...........................................................................3 Warning System Alarm Warnings...........................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Speedometer Calibration Speedometer Quick CAL Calibration.........................................22 Speedometer CAL 1 Calibration................................................22 Speedometer CAL 2 Calibration ...............................................24 Tachometer Calibration Tachometer Quick CAL Calibration...........................................26 Tachometer CAL 1 Calibration..................................................26 Tachometer CAL 2 Calibration.......................
BASIC OPERATION AND FEATURES Basic Operation and Features 2 1 0 3 4 RPM x 1000 SMART TOW 2 5 1 6 7 RESET SELECT 3 4 5 RPM x 1000 20 6 10 7 0 RESET TROLL 30 40 SPEED 50 60 70 0 RESET TROLL - MODE + TROLL TROLL - MODE + 22642 Smart Tow Tachometer System Tachometer System Speedometer Power up: Each gauge will power up when the ignition is turned on. The gauges will stay on as long as the ignition is on. Lights: Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the gauge.
BASIC OPERATION AND FEATURES IMPORTANT: Performing a master reset will reset the unit to the factory defaults, thus eliminating any installation and calibrations performed during set up of product. Press the "-" and "+" buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds (until the graphic bars collide) to restore the unit to factory default settings. Press the "MODE/SELECT" button to confirm.
BASIC OPERATION AND FEATURES Computer Diagnostic System (CDS) Order through SPX 4520 Monitors all electrical systems for proper function, diagnostics, and calibration purposes. For additional information, pricing, or to order the Computer Diagnostic System contact: SPX Corporation 28635 Mound Rd.
WARNING SYSTEM Alarm Warnings NOTE: Alarm warnings are displayed as shown when used with engines prior to Gen I (2007). 2 1 3 4 20 5 RPM x 1000 6 7 0 10 a SPEED 50 60 70 0 RESET TROLL 30 40 RESET TROLL - MODE + b TROLL c TROLL - MODE + REDUCE THROTTLE 3200 AL RPM 22663 a - Display screen b - Engine Guardian System c - Alarm signal When a problem is detected, the name of the offending alarm appears on the display.
WARNING SYSTEM Warning Display Screens When a problem is detected with the engine, the warning display screens will alert the operator to the potential problem. Refer to the Engine Operation, Maintenance, and Warranty Manual for explanation of the problem and the correct action to take.
WARNING SYSTEM NOTE: Not all screens may apply to your engine type. 1 2 FAULT OVERHEAT HORN PRESSURE 2 1 3 OVERSPEED 3 RESERVE 4 90% REMAINING 5 RPM x 1000 7500 RPM 6 6 7 0 5 FAULT OIL PUMP 7 RESET 4 WATER TROLL TROLL - MODE + FAULT INJECTOR IN FUEL 8 22763 IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Operation, Maintenance, and Warranty Manual for further explanation of the problem and the correct action to take. Contact your dealer if the problem persists. 1.
WARNING SYSTEM NOTE: Not all screens may apply to your engine type. 9 10 11 FAULT FAULT IGNITION WATER TEMP FAULT BATTERY 8V 18V ENGINE DATA BUS 2 1 3 4 NO STARBOARD ENGINE 5 RPM x 1000 6 7 0 FAULT MULTIPLE STARBOARD ENGINE 13 14 15 RESET 12 FAULT TROLL TROLL - MODE + SENSOR FAULT OIL TEMP 16 22892 9. FAULT - IGNITION: A problem has developed in the ignition system. 10. BATTERY: The electrical system is not charging or the battery charge is low. 11.
WARNING SYSTEM NOTE: Not all screens may apply to your engine type. FAULT 17 18 19 OIL PRESSURE 2 1 LOW FUEL E F LOW OIL E 3 FAULT 4 6 7 0 RESET TROLL F MAP 5 RPM x 1000 TROLL - MODE + FAULT MAT FAULT TPS 20 21 22 22897 17. OIL PRESSURE: There is insufficient oil pressure. 18. LOW FUEL LEVEL The fuel level in the fuel tank is critically low. Stop for fuel immediately to avoid running out. 19. LOW OIL LEVEL - OUTBOARD 2-STROKE ONLY: The oil level in the remote oil tank is low.
WARNING SYSTEM WITH DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Alarm Warnings with Descriptive Text NOTE: Descriptive text alarm warning screens are displayed with Gen I (2007) engines and newer. 2 1 0 3 4 SMART TOW 2 5 RPM x 1000 1 6 3 4 5 RPM x 1000 RESET RESET TROLL 10 30 40 SPEED 50 60 70 0 RESET TROLL - MODE + SELECT 6 7 0 7 20 TROLL TROLL - MODE + 22642 When a problem is detected, the "SYS FAULT" alarm appears on the display. Press the "+" button to show the faulty component.
WARNING SYSTEM WITH DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Alarm Warning with Descriptive Text STBD SYSTEM FAULT [ EXIT ] [ NEXT ] [ MORE ] 24186 The top bar indicates the system with the faulty component. The scrolling text displays the faulty component. "NEXT" displays the next fault. "MORE" displays a detailed description of the fault. The scrolling text explains in detail the STBD SYSTEM FAULT description of the fault.
SYSTEM SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY SCREENS System Speedometer Display Screens NOTE: Not all screens may apply to your engine type. 1 2 3 5:30 PM F 70 60 SEA F AIR FUEL E OIL E 60 GALLONS 0.6GALLONS 20 F 10 30 40 SPEED 60 70 0 F RPM SYNCH RESET 4 TROLL TROLL - MODE + STBD PORT 50 TRIM SYNCH 5 PORT STBD 23462 When the ignition is turned on, the speedometer will show the last screen that was displayed before the ignition was turned off. Press "MODE" to change display screens.
SYSTEM SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY SCREENS NOTE: Not all screens may apply to your engine type. ESTIMATED RANGE 6 300 MILES INST 7 M/G AVG 1.5 20 3.2 10 TRIP 8 9 25 30 40 SPEED 50 60 70 0 MILES 42.3 MPH RESET TROLL TROLL - MODE + STEERING ANGLE 10 52 PORT 23477 6. Range: The estimated range is based on boat speed, fuel consumption and fuel remaining in the tank. The numbers displayed indicates an estimate of the distance you can travel with the remaining fuel.
SYSTEM TACHOMETER DISPLAY SCREENS System Tachometer Display Screens BREAK-IN TIME 1 2 65 BAT TMP PSI OK OK OK 3 4 MIN LEFT TRIM 125 1.5 2 1 F 3 4 5 RPM x 1000 6 7 0 RESET 5 6 TRIM 1.5 WATER PSI TROLL 12.5 TROLL - MODE + 12.5 H20 PSI 23495 When the ignition is turned on, the tachometer will display the last screen that was displayed before the ignition was turned off. Press "MODE" to change display screens.
SYSTEM TACHOMETER DISPLAY SCREENS NOTE: Not all screens may apply to your engine type. 12.5 7 8 VOLTS HOURS 12.2 1.5 FUEL GPH 9 10 4.5 2 USED 12.5 3500 1 SPEED 45 MPH 3 4 5 RPM x 1000 6 7 0 RPM RESET 35 FT 11 12 OIL PSI TROLL TROLL - MODE + SEA TEMP 45 F 23511 7. Oil Pressure: Displays the engine oil pressure in "PSI" or "BAR". 8. Battery Voltage: Displays the voltage level (condition) of the battery. Also records the running time of the engine. 9.
SMART TOW TACHOMETER DISPLAY SCREENS Cruise Control Operation NOTE: Cruise control is only available with Gen I (2007) and newer engines. 2 1 0 3 4 5 RPM x 1000 SMART TOW 6 7 RESET b SELECT a c 1000 SMART TOW ON CRUISE RPM SET LAUNCH + / - TO DISENGAGE 23186 a - Increase set cruise speed b - Decrease set cruise speed c - Set cruise speed NOTE: Cruise control min/max range may change depending on engine type. Set the cruise control speed in RPM by using the Smart Tow tachometer.
SMART TOW TACHOMETER DISPLAY SCREENS Press "SELECT" twice to exit the cruise control screen. TURNING THE SYSTEM ON/OFF 2 1 c 0 1000 SMART TOW ON CRUISE RPM SET LAUNCH + / - TO DISENGAGE 1000 5 RPM x 1000 SMART TOW 6 7 SELECT a CRUISE SMART RPM SET LAUNCH TOW OFF + / - TO DISENGAGE abcd- 4 RESET b d 3 24183 Increase set cruise speed Decrease set cruise speed Set cruise speed Cruise control off SETTING CRUISE CONTROL To set the cruise control speed: 1.
SMART TOW TACHOMETER DISPLAY SCREENS Launch Control Operation NOTE: Launch control is only available with Gen I (2007) and newer engines. 2 1 0 3 4 5 RPM x 1000 SMART TOW 6 7 RESET b a SELECT c d 1000 SMART TOW ON abcd- 2 RPM SET LAUNCH + / - TO DISENGAGE 23712 Raise launch control setting Lower launch control setting Set cruise RPM Launch control setting BASIC OPERATION Launch control determines how fast the engine accelerates to a set cruise speed.
SMART TOW TACHOMETER DISPLAY SCREENS SETTING LAUNCH CONTROL 23481 1. 2. 3. 4. Press "+" or "-" to bring up the cruise control display screen. Push the "SELECT" button to highlight "SET LAUNCH". Push "+" to raise the setting and push "-" to lower the setting. Launch control will automatically turn on with the cruise control.
TROLL CONTROL Troll Control Operation NOTE: The troll control feature is only available on the System Tach/Speedometer. 2 1 3 4 5 RPM x 1000 20 6 10 7 0 MODE c 50 60 70 RESET a b d e a MODE f Troll Speed On SET ACT MPH MPH PUSH SELECT TO DISENGAGE Troll Speed On ACT SET RPM RPM PUSH SELECT TO DISENGAGE 1000 SPEED 0 RESET b 30 40 1500 12.0 10.
TROLL CONTROL The display screen will revert back to the previous screen after 5 seconds of inactivity. Push the "+" or "-" button to reactivate the troll control display screen. When the troll control is engaged and not in the troll control display screen, a flashing "TR" signal will appear in the upper left corner of the screen to indicate the troll control is still active.
TROLL CONTROL 4. Use the "+" and "-" buttons to set the desired speed. Use "+" to increase the set speed and use "-" to decrease the set speed. 5. If the troll speed is set to a higher speed than the troll control can maintain, the "TROLL SPEED TOO FAST" display will appear. Reduce the set troll speed. 6. If the troll speed is set to a slower speed than the troll control can maintain, the "TROLL SPEED TOO SLOW" display will appear. Increase the set troll speed.
SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION Speedometer Quick CAL Calibration 20 10 30 40 SPEED 50 60 70 0 RESET TROLL TROLL - MODE + 24159 SC1000 System Speedometer This calibration is for setting the lighting and contrast. 1. Press the "MODE" and "+" buttons simultaneously for two seconds to bring up the Quick Cal display screen. 2. Press the "-" or "+" button to select the option choice displayed in the [ ] brackets on the screen. 3.
SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION 2. Press the "-" or "+" button to select the option choice displayed in the [ ] brackets on the screen. 3. Press "MODE" ["SAVE"] to save the setting and advance through the calibration selections. REMOTE LIGHTING AND CONTRAST REMOTE LCD LIGHT ? [ NO ] [SAVE] [YES ] Adjusts the lighting levels on all gauges simultaneously from this gauge. 23532 REMOTE LCD CONTRAST ? [ NO ] [SAVE] [YES ] Adjusts the contrast of another System Tach/ Speed simultaneously from this gauge.
SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION DISPLAY SCREENS STEERING ANG. SCREEN ? [ NO ] YES [SAVE] [ YES ] 23542 The steering angle is displayed ("YES") or off ("NO"). The steering angle sensor must be set to "YES" in the tachometer "CAL 2" external sensors calibration. TEMP/CLOCK SCREEN ? [ NO ] YES [SAVE] [ YES ] 23543 The split screen showing air temperature and time is displayed ("YES") or off ("NO"). FUEL USED SCREEN ? ( NO ) YES (SAVE) ( YES ) 23544 The fuel used screen is displayed ("YES") or off ("NO").
SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION 2. Press the "-" or "+" button to select the option choice displayed in the [ ] brackets on the screen. 3. Press "MODE" ["SAVE"] to save the setting and advance through the calibration selections. EXTERNAL SENSORS CALIBRATION 2 EXTERNAL SENSORS (SKIP) (EDIT) 23569 Selects and calibrates external sensors that are installed in the system. Select [SKIP] for to proceed to the next selection. Select [EDIT] to proceed to external sensor selection.
TACHOMETER CALIBRATION Tachometer Quick CAL Calibration 2 1 0 3 4 5 RPM x 1000 2 6 1 7 SMART TOW 3 4 5 RPM x 1000 6 7 0 RESET RESET TROLL TROLL - MODE + SELECT 24157 SC1000 Smart Tow Tachometer SC1000 System Tachometer This calibration is for setting lighting and contrast. 1. Press the "MODE/SELECT" and "+" buttons simultaneously for approximately two seconds or until the "QUICK CAL" screen appears. 2.
TACHOMETER CALIBRATION 1. Press and hold the "MODE/SELECT" and "+" buttons for approximately seven seconds until the "CAL 1" screen appears. 2. Press the "-" or "+" button to select the option choice displayed in the [ ] brackets on the screen. 3. Press "MODE/SELECT" ["SAVE"] to save the setting and advance through the calibration screens.
TACHOMETER CALIBRATION Tachometer CAL 1 Calibration - Trim CALIBRATION 1 TRIM FULL DOWN THEN PRESS PLUS BUTTON [SKIP] [SAVE] [DFLT] Trim the system to the full down position then press the "+" button to save the setting. 23911 CALIBRATION 1 TRIM FULL UP THEN PRESS PLUS BUTTON [SKIP] [SAVE] [DFLT] Trim the system to the up position then press the "+" button to save the setting.
TACHOMETER CALIBRATION Tachometer CAL 1 Calibration - Display Screens TRIM AND PSI SCREEN ? [ NO ] [SAVE] [ YES ] 23788 The split screen showing trim angle and water pressure is displayed ("YES") or off ("NO"). WATER PSI SCREEN ? [ NO ] [SAVE] [ YES ] 23789 The water pressure screen is displayed ("YES") or off ("NO"). TRIM AND RPM SCREEN ? [ NO ] [SAVE] [ YES ] 23979 The split screen showing trim angle and engine RPM is displayed ("YES") or off ("NO").
TACHOMETER CALIBRATION Tachometer CAL 2 Calibration This calibration configures the system sensor inputs. NOTE: The screens may vary depending upon the version of the gauge. 1. Press and hold the "MODE/SELECT" and "+" buttons for approximately ten seconds until the "CAL 2" screen appears. 2. Press the "-" or "+" button to select the option choice displayed in the [ ] brackets on the screen. 3. Press "MODE/SELECT" ["SAVE"] to save the setting and advance through the calibration screens.
TACHOMETER CALIBRATION CAL2 Tachometer Calibration - Tank 1 and 2 Level Calibration CALIBRATING : EMPTY TANK THEN PRESS PLUS BUTTON [SKIP] [SAVE] 23995 Empty the tank. Select "SAVE" to calibrate the tank level to empty. CALIBRATING : FILL TO 1/4 THEN PRESS PLUS BUTTON [SKIP] [SAVE] 24002 Fill the tank to 1/4 full. Select "SAVE" to calibrate the tank level to 1/4 full. CALIBRATING : FILL TO ½ THEN PRESS PLUS BUTTON [SKIP] [SAVE] 24003 Fill the tank to 1/2 full.
TACHOMETER CALIBRATION CAL2 Tachometer Calibration - External Sensors CALIBRATION 2 EXTERNAL SENSORS TRIM SENSOR ? YES [SAVE] [YES ] [ NO ] 24009 Is the boat equipped with a trim sensor? Press "-" to select no or "+" to select yes. CALIBRATION 2 EXTERNAL SENSORS SEA TEMP ? YES [SAVE] [YES ] [ NO ] 24010 Is the boat equipped with a water temperature sensor? Press "-" to select no or "+" to select yes.
TACHOMETER CALIBRATION CAL2 Tachometer Calibration - External Sensors CALIBRATION 2 DEPTH ALARM LEVEL = 2.5 FEET [SAVE] [ UP ] [DOWN] 24024 CALIBRATION 2 [ NO ] EXIT ? [ YES ] [CAL 1] 24025 Enter a depth value. When the depth transducer reads that value or below, the shallow water alarm will sound. Press "-" or "+" to calibrate the depth alarm level down or up. Press "MODE/SELECT" to exit. Press "-" to go to the start of CAL 2. Press "+" to continue to CAL 1.
