Mercury 877775A Series User Manual

90-889224 MAY 2006 © 2006 Mercury Marine Page 1 / 17
877775A_
DTS DUAL CONSOLE REMOTE CONTROL
WITH CAN TRACKPAD
NOTICE
After completing installation, these instructions should be placed with the product for the owner's
future use.
NOTICE
This document is written to aid our dealers and company service personnel in the proper installation
or service of our products. Persons who are not familiar with these or similar products produced
by Mercury Marine, and who have not been trained in the recommended servicing or installation
procedures should have the work performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer technician.
Improper installation or servicing of the Mercury product could result in damage to the product or
personal injury to the installer or persons operating the product.
Notice
This Product Requires Electronic Calibration Before Use.
Installation of this product will require electronic calibration. This calibration must not be attempted
by anyone other than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or a Mercury technician trained
in Digital Throttle and Shift systems (DTS) at an authorized Mercury dealership. Improper installation
and calibration of the DTS product will result in a system which is inoperable or unsafe for use.
Components Contained in Kit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8792
Ref. Qty. Description Part Number
1 1 Electronic Remote Control (ERC) NSS
2 2 Cover - with gasket 877752A1
3 1 Lanyard switch kit NSS
4 4 Screw - M4 x 20 10-877754
5 4 Screw - M6 x 40 10-40088-40
6 4 Washer 12-40023-16
7 4 Nut - M6, Nylon insert 11-40138-6
8 1 Wrench - Allen 2.5 mm NSS
9 1 Wrench - Allen 5 mm NSS

Mercury 877775A Series Specifications

General

Type	Remote Control
Model	877775A Series
Range	Up to 30 feet
Mounting Type	Handheld
Battery Type	AAA
Battery Life	12 months

Summary

Components Contained in Kit

Remote Control Installation

Mounting Clearances

Required clearances for DTS Dual Handle Control installation.

Mounting Area Location and Drilling

Steps to locate and drill the mounting area for the control.

Installing the Dual Console Control

Wiring and Securing the Control

Routing wiring and securing the control unit into the opening.

Handle Tension Adjustments

Control and Detent Tension

Adjusting control handle and detent tension for desired feel.

Features and Operation

Core Control Functions

Explains shift, throttle, trim switch, and neutral lights.

Special Control Modes

Button Functions

Details troll, transfer, throttle only, 1 lever, and sync button functions.

Engine Synchronization and Helm Transfer

Engine Synchronization

How to automatically match engine speeds for smooth operation.

Helm Transfer Procedure

Procedure for switching engine control between helms.

Helm Calibration Procedure

Calibration with Computer Diagnostic System

Using CDS for system calibration and adaptation.

DTS System Configuration

DTS Vessel Configuration

Sets the location of each command module connected to the DTS system.

DTS Handle Adaptation

Adapting control handles to the DTS system.

CAN Trackpad Calibration

CAN Trackpad Calibration Steps

Calibrating the CAN trackpad to the system.

Configuring the CAN Trackpad

Setting the location of each trackpad connected to the system.

DTS Console Cut-Out Template