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Mercury TDS User Manual

Mercury TDS
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Mercury TDS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMercury
ModelTDS
CategoryCar Alarm
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 - Important Information

Theft Deterrent System-Premium Disclaimer

Important disclaimer regarding the use and limitations of the Mercury TDS.

FCC Notice

Information regarding FCC compliance and regulations for the equipment.

Registration by the Installing Dealer is Important

Instructions and importance of dealer registration for system activation.

Product Registration

Step-by-step guide for registering the product online.

Information Sharing Agreement

Details on data collection, usage, and sharing by Mercury Marine.

Mercury Theft Deterrent System (TDS) Premium with Connected Vessel

Overview of the TDS Premium system with connected vessel capabilities.

Installation Requirements

Prerequisites and hardware needed for installing the TDS-Premium system.

Operation Overview

Explanation of how the TDS-Premium system functions and its capabilities.

Installation Details

Specific guidance on physically installing system components and routing wires.

Key Fob Use Explanation

How to use the key fob to arm, disarm, and control the TDS-Premium system.

Important Information about Transporting Over Land

Specific procedures and considerations for transporting the vessel with the TDS.

Section 2 - Installation

Theft Deterrent System Kit Installation (Key Fob)

General instructions for installing the key fob component of the TDS.

Guidelines for Installing Harnesses

Best practices for routing and securing system harnesses.

Precautions for Wiring and Harnesses

Safety and damage prevention guidelines for electrical wiring.

Installing the Docking Station

Step-by-step guide for mounting the docking station.

Installing the TDS Module

Instructions for mounting the main TDS module.

Wiring Connections

Detailed diagrams and instructions for connecting system wiring.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for the TDS-Premium system.

TDS-Premium Installation

Overview of TDS-Premium installation, components, and prerequisites.

Cable and Harness Connection Diagram

Visual diagram illustrating system cable and harness connections.

System Check

Procedures to verify the correct operation of the installed system.

Securing the Theft Deterrent System (TDS)-Premium

Final steps for physically securing the installed TDS-Premium components.

Section 3 - Online Tracking

Online Tracking Account Log-in

Instructions for accessing and logging into the online tracking portal.

Mercury TDS Manager

Introduction to the primary interface for managing TDS data.

Boat View

Displays the vessel's last known position and map-based tracking features.

Follow Boat

Real-time tracking function to monitor the vessel's current location and movement.

View Logs

Accessing archived historical data and event logs from the system.

Alert History

Reviewing recorded alerts, their types, timestamps, and status.

GeoFence History

Records of vessel interactions with user-defined virtual boundaries (GeoFences).

Engine Log

Historical data on engine performance metrics like RPM and hours.

Fault Log

Records of engine faults and related diagnostic information.

Section 4 - Custom Border Configuration (GeoFence)

GeoFence Manager

Feature for creating and managing virtual boundaries (GeoFences) for alerts.

Creating a Fence

Step-by-step process to define new containment or hazard boundaries.

Edit, Rename, or Delete a GeoFence

Procedures for modifying or removing existing GeoFence boundaries.

Section 5 - Alert Configuration

Alert Address Configuration

Setting up email and SMS addresses for receiving system alerts.

Alert Definition Matrix

Explains alert types, triggers, messages, and where they are recorded.

GeoFence Notifications

Configuration details for alerts related to GeoFence boundary breaches.

Assistance Notification

Setting up and managing requests for assistance via the system.

Help Button

Information on using the help button on the operator interface.

Help Button Function

Detailed explanation of the help button's functionality and response.

Section 6 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Notes

FAQ Mercury TDS Premium

Answers to common user questions about system features, charges, and operation.

Notes

A section designated for important notes and record-keeping.