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Mercury 71712 User Manual

Mercury 71712
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Generation II
Electronic
Remote Control
O P E R A TIO N
MANUAL
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Mercury 71712 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMercury
Model71712
CategoryRemote Control
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Electronic Remote Control (ERC) Types

Panel Mount ERC - ES

Describes a panel mount ERC for electric steering.

Single-Engine Console ERC - ES

Describes a single-engine console ERC for electric steering.

Dual-Engine Console ERC - No Trim

Describes a dual-engine console ERC without trim.

Dual-Engine Console ERC - With Trim

Describes a dual-engine console ERC with trim.

Dual-Engine Console ERC - Premier

Describes a premier dual-engine console ERC.

Triple-Engine Console ERC - Standard

Describes a standard triple-engine console ERC.

Triple-Engine Console ERC - Premier

Describes a premier triple-engine console ERC.

Quad-Engine Console ERC - Standard

Describes a standard quad-engine console ERC.

Quad-Engine Console ERC - Premier

Describes a premier quad-engine console ERC.

Five or Six-Engine Console ERC

Describes an ERC for five or six engines.

Panel Mount ERC Controls and Indicators

Neutral (N) LED

Indicates neutral gear position or throttle-only mode.

Brightness Adjustment

Adjusts light brightness for ERC and helm components.

Throttle-Only Button

Allows increased RPM without shifting into gear.

Quick Steer Button

Reduces steering helm turns for quicker response.

Active Trim Button

Turns the Active Trim feature ON or OFF.

Trim Profile Buttons

Changes the selected Active Trim profile.

Active Trim LEDs

Indicates the currently selected Active Trim profile.

Lanyard Stop Switch

Shuts off the engine when the operator moves away.

Engine Start/Stop Button

Starts or stops the engine.

Trim Control Buttons

Raises and lowers the engine/drive for efficiency.

Mechanical Lock Bar

Allows engine shifting when pressed.

Single-Handle Console ERC Controls and Indicators

Neutral (N) LED

Indicates neutral gear position or throttle-only mode.

Brightness Adjustment

Adjusts light brightness for ERC and helm components.

Transfer Button

Allows boat control transfer to a different helm.

Throttle-Only Button

Allows increased RPM without shifting into gear.

Quick Steer Button

Reduces steering helm turns for quicker response.

Active Trim Button

Turns the Active Trim feature ON or OFF.

Trim Profile Buttons

Changes the selected Active Trim profile.

Active Trim LEDs

Indicates the currently selected Active Trim profile.

Engine Start/Stop Button

Starts or stops the engine.

Trim Control Buttons

Raises and lowers the engine/drive for efficiency.

Mechanical Lock Bar

Allows engine shifting when pressed.

Premier ERC Controls and Indicators

Neutral (N) LEDs

Indicate neutral gear or throttle-only mode.

Brightness Adjustment

Adjusts light brightness for ERC and helm components.

Single-Lever Mode Button

Engages single-lever mode for all engines.

Transfer Button

Allows boat control transfer to a different helm.

Throttle-Only Button

Allows increased RPM without shifting into gear.

Active Trim Button

Turns the Active Trim feature ON or OFF.

Trim Profile Buttons

Changes the selected Active Trim profile.

Active Trim LEDs

Indicates the currently selected Active Trim profile.

Individual Engine Start/Stop Buttons

Starts or stops specific engines.

Supplemental Display Buttons

Provides access to supplemental display features.

All Engines Start/Stop Button

Starts or stops all engines simultaneously.

Trim Control Buttons

Raises and lowers the engine/drive for efficiency.

ERC Supplemental Display Overview

Active Trim Status Display

Displays the current status of the Active Trim feature.

Display Navigation Buttons

Buttons for display interaction and menu navigation.

ERC Menu Options

Available menu selections like Settings, Alarms, Hours.

Supplemental Display Menu Selections

Settings Menu Item

Accesses display settings for configuration.

Active Alarms Menu Item

Accesses the list of active alarms.

Alarms History Menu Item

Accesses the log of past alarms.

Engine Hours Menu Item

Accesses the engine operating hours display.

Settings Configuration Details

Number of Engines

Configures the number of engines for display.

Helm Selection

Assigns a unique address to each helm location.

Active Trim Popup

Notifies the user of trim position changes.

Region Selection

Selects the operating region for the boat.

Language Selection

Sets the display language for the ERC.

Wi-Fi Network Setup

Accesses the ERC's wireless network for updates.

Software Update Process

Initiates display updates via USB drive.

About Information

Displays product name and software version.

Active Alarms Function

Alarms History Function

About Information

ERC Operation Basics

ERC Handle Adjustment

Active Trim System Introduction

Introduction to Active Trim

Explains the GPS-based automatic trim system.

Active Trim Modes Overview

Details the four operational modes of Active Trim.

Active Trim Modes of Operation

Idle Speeds Mode

Maintains existing trim position at idle.

Acceleration (Hole Shot) Mode

Tucks the engine for improved time-to-plane.

Planing Speeds Mode

Trims engine based on GPS speed for efficiency.

Override Mode

Active Trim is overridden by manual trim input.

Active Trim Controls and Operation Details

Active Trim Button Function

Turns the Active Trim feature ON or OFF.

System Status Light Indicator

Indicates Active Trim system status (normal or error).

Trim Profile Selection Buttons

Changes the adjustable trim profile.

Selected Profile Indicator LEDs

Shows the currently engaged trim profile.

Active Trim Operation Details

How Active Trim automatically controls trim.

GPS Dependency for Active Trim

Active Trim requires a GPS signal to function.

Active Trim Resume Functionality

Conditions under which Active Trim resumes.

Shallow Water Operation

Operator intervention needed in shallow water.

Trailer Position and Trim Profile Selection

Trailer Position Guidance

Setting trim for trailering to prevent engagement.

Selecting Correct Trim Profile

Guidance on choosing the appropriate trim profile.

Definition of Trim

Explains the angle between boat bottom and propeller shaft.

How Trim Affects Boat Operation

Boat Loading and Trim Compensation

Choosing an Active Trim Profile

Active Trim Red Status Light Indicators

Single Flashing Red Light

Indicates intermittent GPS signal issues.

Double Flashing Red Light

Indicates unavailable or weak GPS signal.

Trim Not Achieved Fault

Indicates a problem with trim system components.

Engine Synchronization

Helm Transfer Operation

Transfer Light and Single-Helm Boats

Explains transfer light behavior on single-helm boats.

Requesting Helm Transfer

Steps to initiate and complete helm transfer.

Helm Transfer and Autopilot Impact

How helm transfer affects autopilot functionality.

Quick Steer Functionality

Throttle and Shift Operation (Multi-Engine)

Triple-Engine Throttle and Shift

Explains throttle/shift for three engines.

Quad-Engine Throttle and Shift Operation

Single-Lever Mode Operation

Start/Stop All Engines Functionality

Engine Indicator LEDs

Explains LEDs on start/stop buttons.

Starting All Engines

How to start all engines when none are running.

Stopping All Engines

How to stop all engines when all are running.

Stopping Some Engines

How to stop engines when some are running.

Interrupting Start Process

Warning against interrupting engine start-up.

Throttle-Only Mode Operation

Updating Premier ERC Display via Wi-Fi

Updating Premier ERC Display via USB Drive

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