BRP I-Command Evinrude Etec Series User Manual

User’s Guide

http://www.boat-fuel-economy.com/evinrude-icommand-for-sale

IMPORTANT: This User’s Guide outlines the functionality and usage of the I-Command™ Integrated Perfor-
mance System. Before using the I-Command Digital gauge, first read and understand ALL of the supplied
product literature, as well as the boat’s user’s guide and outboard’s operator’s guide. This User’s Guide
should be stored onboard for reference.

The photographs, illustrations, and display screens used in this Guide might not depict actual models, figures,
data fields, equipment, or software versions, but are intended as representative views for reference only. The
continuing accuracy of this Guide cannot be guaranteed.

† NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association or its subsidiaries.

The following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

Evinrude

®

I-Command
Johnson

®

E-TEC

™

™

S.A.F.E.™ (Speed Adjusting Failsafe Electronics)

BRP US Inc. / Outboard Engines Division
After Sales Support
P.O. Box 597
Sturtevant, WI 53177

© 2008 BRP US Inc. All rights reserved.
TM, ® and the BRP logo are registered trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

1

About This Guide

IMPORTANT: Read this User’s Guide carefully before

using the I-Command Digital gauge. This User’s
Guide should be kept onboard at all times during
operation.

Need Assistance?
For any questions regarding the boat or outboard
operation, please refer to the boat’s user’s guide, or
outboard’s operator’s guide for support information.

For questions or problems regarding the I-Command
Digital gauge, contact your dealer.

IMPORTANT: This guide was written for 3.5 inch
I-Command Digital gauges with software version

1.5.0. Gauges with other software versions may have
features not documented in this guide. To view the
gauge software version, refer to “System Information”
on page 106.

1

System Info

LMF-400

Version 1.5.0

Build AZ622

Dealers with questions should contact BRP Parts and
Accessories Technical Help.

WARNING

For your safety and the safety of others, follow
all safety warnings and recommendations
supplied with the boat and outboard. Do not
disregard any of the safety precautions and
instructions.

UP

DOWN

MENU

1. I-Command Digital gauge software version information

PA

ENTER

EXIT

GES

2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Installation

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Basic Setup and Operation

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Boat Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Engine Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Change Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Customizing Displays

Display Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Add New Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Customizing Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Lock Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Accessing a Locked Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Page Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Pop-Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Stay-on Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Advanced Setup and Operation

Configure Fluid Level Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Fuel and Fluid Level Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . 61

Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Configure Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Change Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Winterize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Reset Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Sonar Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Troubleshooting

Gauge Flashes Four Dashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Engine Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Evinrude E-TEC Engine Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Network Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Updating Gauge Software

Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Reference Information

Abbreviation Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Abbreviations Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Product Warranty

Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

3

Installation

4

Description

The I-Command™ Digital Integrated Performance System uses “plug and play” networking technology based
on NMEA 2000† data communications standards (National Marine Electronics Association). These standards
provide communications through a serial data network utilizing a Controller Area Network (CAN) integrated
circuit (IC). This network operates at 250 kb/second and allows multiple electronic devices to be connected
together on a common channel for easy information sharing. Multiple digital displays can be used to monitor
and broadcast equipment and engine data.

20 50

10 60

0 70

x 100

U
P

D
OWN

30 40

RPM

4257

MENU

Canada

Winnipeg

Quebec

United

Toronto

States

Chicago

New York

MENU EXIT

Indianapolis

Denver

T
XI
E

S

GE

PasoPaso

R

PA

TE
N

E

N

Dallas

Houston

42°21,770’ W 87°49.7 15’

ENT PWR

Memphis

Jacksonville

2000 mi

5

Instruments

Spacing of Instruments

The minimum distances between instruments on a panel should be as follows:

•3 13/16 (112 mm) center to center for 3 1/2 in. instruments

•3 1/4 in. (95.5 mm) center to center for 3 1/2 in. instruments to 2 in. instruments

•2 5/8 in. (77 mm) center to center for 2 in. instruments

Panel Thickness

Instruments can be mounted in panels up to 1 in. thick.

Hole Sizes

IMPORTANT: Check space behind panel to be sure adequate clearance for instruments exists before drilling

panel.

3 1/2 in. Multifunction Gauge

Cut 3 3/8 in. (99 mm) diameter hole in panel for 3 1/2 in. instruments.

Fastening to Panel

Insert instrument into panel hole. Install bracket and tighten nuts finger tight.

6

Gauge Dimensions

0.71 in.
(18 mm)

3.81 in.
(96.9 mm)

2.87 in.
(72.9 mm)

1.95 in.
(49.5 mm)

2.20 in.
(56 mm)

3.34 in.
(85 mm)

7

Warning Horn

Connect the yellow wire from the instrument to the black wire of the warning
horn. Connect the blue wire from the instrument to the red wire of the warning
horn. Each instrument should be installed with a warning horn. Mount each
warning horn in a protected area and so horn is audible for operator.

Navigation Lights (Optional)

Connecting the light wiring for the I-Command instrument to the boat’s naviga-
tion lights will provide instrument lighting if the instrument backlight setting is set
to lowest setting and the boat’s navigation lights are turned ON.

If desired, connect the white wire from the instrument to the switched positive
(B+) of the boat’s navigation lights and the black wire from the instrument to
ground (GND).

Single Engine Power Supply Harness:

Connect the red wire of the power supply harness to the purple switched B+
accessory wire of the ignition and trim/tilt wire harness. Connect the black wire
of the power harness to the black ground wire of the ignition and trim/tilt harness.

Warning Horn

Multiple Engine Power Supply Harness:

Connect the purple wire(s) of the power supply harness to the purple switched B+ accessory wire of the igni-
tion and trim/tilt wire harness(s). Connect the black wire of the power harness to a black ground wire of the
ignition and trim/tilt harness. (Optional: connect the red wire of the power harness to a switched B+ power
supply of the boat.)

8

Network Devices

Also see the “Network Specification Diagram” on page 10.

Buss Length

The distance between any two points on the network must not exceed 100 meters (328 ft.).

Measure the distance from the Tee-connector to the last device at each end of the network. Device cable
lengths at the ends of the network must be included in the total network buss length calculation.

Devices

Devices may be installed in any order. When installing temperature, pressure and fluid level sensors, install
one device at a time. Configure the device, see “Advanced Setup and Operation” on page 57, then repeat this
process for each sensor device being installed.

Device Cable Lengths

•Must not exceed 6 meters (19 ft.) for single device cable lengths

•Must not exceed 78 meters (256 ft.) for total device cable lengths

Maximum Number of Devices

A maximum of 50 devices can be attached to a network.

IMPORTANT: There should be no “open” or unused network device connectors. Remove unused network
device connectors.

9

Network Specification Diagram

Open Network

Connector

REMOVE

100M (328 ft.)

Terminator

6M (19 ft.)
maximum

P

G

NMEA

®

2000
Device

Device cables

R

E

V

I

E

C

E

R

S

Maximum Network
Buss Length

NMEA

®

2000
Device

Power supply
& Ground
connection

30 40

20 50

10 60

0 70

x 100

RPM

4257

UP

DOWN

MENU

NMEA
2000
Device

Terminator

6M (19 ft.)
maximum

EXIT

PAGES

ENTER

®

10

Device Net-style Connectors

I-Command and NMEA 2000 networks use DeviceNet Micro-C type connec-
tors. These connectors use 12 mm threaded locking rings and are water-
proof when assembled properly. All DeviceNet Micro-C connectors are
compatible with the I-Command red network connectors.

Connectors with slighty different appearances supplied with I-Command or
NMEA 2000 devices should NOT affect network operation. Always check
pin and socket and locking ring configurations when installing connectors on
a network.

Use the I-Command Product Guide, P/N 764677, or a current Accessories
Parts Catalog (2008 or newer) to look up part numbers for I-Command net-
work connectors. See your dealer.

Connector Installation

Connectors have two configurations – Male (pins) and Female (sockets).
Lubricate all connector gaskets with Electrical Grease before assembly.

Connectors should assemble easily. Do not force connectors or locking
rings together.

I-Command Network Connectors
(DeviceNet-style Connectors)

If connectors do not match, an adapter cable may be available. See your
dealer.

DeviceNet Micro-C connectors offered by
other suppliers.

11

Terminating Resistors

BUSS

DEVICE

DEVICE

DEVICE

BUSS

Terminating resistors are required for accurate network transmissions. Net-
works must be assembled with one terminator installed at each end of the
I-Command network. See the “Network Specification Diagram” on page 10.

Tee-Connectors and Buss Cables

Tee-connectors provide each device access to the network. Single Tee-con-
nectors have two buss connectors and one device connector. Double
Tee-connectors have two buss connectors and two device connectors. Net-
work devices must be connected to the device connector of the Tee-connec-
tor.

Tee-connectors can be installed at the end of a network. Connect a network
buss cable to one side and a terminator into the other.

Multiple Tee-connectors can be installed in the middle or the end of a net-
work. Use network buss cables to connect Tee-connectors or multiple
Tee-connectors. See the “Network Specification Diagram” on page 10.

1

1. Female terminating resistor (sockets)

2. Male terminating resistor (pins)

2

1

2

2

1

2

1. Device connector

2. Buss connector

2

12

Mounting Connectors

When mounting connectors, pay attention to connector alignment. Some connectors may have different
mounting boss dimensions. If necessary, use an appropriate spacer behind the connector.

Mount connectors to a flat mounting surface with screws. Tighten screws by hand. Using a power driver can
over tighten screws and damage connectors.

Incorrect connector mounting can bend and damage the connectors resulting in a broken network connection.

CORRECT INSTALLATION

No spacer

Spacer

Flat mounting

surface

Flat mounting

surface

INCORRECT INSTALLATION

Bend in

connectors

13

Network Setup

IMPORTANT: Set “ENGINE OPTIONS” on Evinrude E-TEC outboards

before power is applied to the I-Command Network.

Engine Options

Use Evinrude Diagnostics software to set “ENGINE OPTIONS”.
Settings include:

•Set multi engine identity (engine count and engine position)

•Calibrate trim sensor

•Water pressure transducer (ONLY if equipped with water pressure
transducer that is installed on engine block, P/N 5006214)

See your dealer if set “ENGINE OPTIONS” has not been completed.

Evinrude Diagnostics software, set engine
options

14

Basic Setup and Operation

15

Power Up

The displays and settings in this digital gauge are controlled by a five-button
keypad. The buttons are:

•UP and DOWN — Use to scroll through and select menu items

•MENU — Use to open basic menu to set up display pages

•PAGES / ENTER — Use to scroll forward through pages, and to select
menu items

•EXIT— Use to scroll backward through pages, close menus, and to
return to a previous page

Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Starting the engine is not required.
The Evinrude E-TEC welcome screen will appear or the Boat Setup menu
will appear.

1. When the Evinrude E-TEC welcome screen appears and the gauge con-
tinues to display a data page then the boat setup has already been com-
pleted. Go to “Information Displays” on page 20.

2. If the Boat setup screen is visible go to Boat Setup.

UP

DOWN

DOWN

MENU

Setup Menu



Boat Setup



MENU

1

UP

2

PA

ENTER

PA

GES

GES

ENTER

EXIT

EXIT

16

Boat Setup

Engine and Fuel Tank Configuration

When the I-Command Digital gauge powers up for the first time, the screen
will show the Boat Setup menu.

Boat Setup must be complete before proceeding.

1. Press ENTER. Press the DOWN button to select the engine and tank
configuration for the boat.

2. Press ENTER to select configuration. The screen will then display Setting
Fuel Tank Size.

Setup Menu



Boat Setup



UP

DOWN

1 Eng / 1 Tank

1 Eng / 2 Tanks

2 Eng / 1 Tank

2 Eng / 2 Tanks

3 Eng / 1 Tank

3 Eng / 3 Tanks

DOWN

MENU





MENU

1

UP

2

PAGES

ENTER

PAGES

ENTER

EXIT

EXIT

17

Setting Fuel Tank Size

3. Press and hold the UP button to enter the fuel tank capacity. Use the
DOWN button if necessary to make additional adjustments.

4. Press ENTER to set the tank capacity. Repeat these steps for additional
fuel tanks.

Press the EXIT button twice to return to the tachometer page.

IMPORTANT: For user’s who prefer fuel capacity in LITERS – Enter fuel
capacity in U.S. gallons BEFORE changing units to liters.

Boat Setup is complete. Proceed to Information Displays.



1 Eng / 1 Tank

1 Eng / 2 Tanks

Setting Tank Size

2 Eng / 1 Tank

0 gal

2 Eng / 2 Tanks

Press ENTER

3 Eng / 1 Tank

when finished

3 Eng / 3 Tanks

DOWN



MENU



PAGES

ENTER

EXIT

UP

3

1 Eng / 1 Tank

1 Eng / 2 Tanks

Setting Tank Size

2 Eng / 1 Tank

100 gal

2 Eng / 2 Tanks

Press ENTER

3 Eng / 1 Tank

when finished

3 Eng / 3 Tanks

DOWN



MENU

PAGES

ENTER

EXIT

UP

4

18

Engine Data

The I-Command system can monitor up to three engines. The ENGINE DATA option controls which engine is
monitored. Note: This option will only display in multi-engine set-ups.

1. Press MENU. Use the UP or DOWN buttons and select SYSTEM SETUP.
Press ENTER.

2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons and select ENGINE DATA.
Press ENTER.

3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select choose PORT, CENTER, OR STARBOARD engine.
Press ENTER.

Repeat this process to assign each engine to its own gauge.



Customize

Pages

Screen

Audio Setup

System Setup



UP

DOWN

MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

ES

G

1

UP

2

Fuel Setup

Engine Data
Speed Range
Press Ranges

Eng Warnings
Change Units

DOWN





MENU

PA

ENTER

Engines



Port

Center

Stbd



EXIT

ES

G

UP

DOWN

3

MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

ES

G

19

Information Displays

Pages are an essential part of the I-Command Digital gauge.

Press the ENTER button repeatedly to scroll through the factory default
pages.

There are seven factory default pages:

•Tachometer - displays engine rpm

•Speedometer - displays ground speed (GND:S)

•Fuel Level - displays fuel level percent (FUL:L)

•Engine Trim - displays engine trim percent

•Battery Volts (Batt Volt) - displays battery voltage

•Engine temperature (Eng Temp) - displays engine operating tempera-
ture. in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. See “Change Units” on page 26 to
customize this display.

•Fuel Flow - displays default fuel management information of ground
speed, fuel remaining (Fuel Rem), and fuel level. See “Fuel Management
Options” on page 66 to customize this display.

The I-Command gauges are ready for operation.

20 50

10 60

0 70

x 100

UP

DOWN

Tachometer

20 50

10 60

0 70

MPH

UP

DOWN

30 40

RPM

4257

MENU

30 40

GND:S

34

MENU

PA

PA

GES

ENTER

GES

ENTER

EXIT

EXIT

Speedometer

20

1/2

E F

FUL:L

UP

DOWN

48

MENU

PAGES

ENTER

Engine Trim

UP

%

DOWN

DN

MENU

EXIT

UP

50

PA

ENTER

%

EXIT

ES

G

Batt Volt

13.6

UP

DOWN

MENU

Battery Voltage

Fuel Level

V

EXIT

GES

PA

ENTER

Eng Temp

153.2

° F

UP

DOWN

MENU

Engine Temperature

Engine Trim

EXIT

GES

PA

ENTER

UP

DOWN

Fuel Flow

Fuel F low

12.78

Ground Speed

mph

34

Fuel R em

gal

48

MENU

gal / hr

PAGES

ENTER

F

E

EXIT

21

Screen Settings

Change the screen settings to improve visibility.

1. Press MENU. Use UP or DOWN buttons to select SCREEN.
Press ENTER.

•To change contrast, go to Step 2.

•To adjust backlight go to Step 4.

•To change video display go to Step 9.

Change Contrast

2. Use UP or DOWN buttons to select CONTRAST. Press ENTER.

3. Use UP button to darken or DOWN button to lighten contrast. Press ENTER when finished.



Customize

Pages

Screen

Audio Setup

System Setup



UP

DOWN

1

MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

ES

G

UP

2

Reverse Video

DOWN



Backlight

Contrast



MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

ES

G

UP

3

Contrast Adjust

DOWN

50%

MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

GES

22

Adjust Backlight

4. Use UP or DOWN buttons to select BACKLIGHT.
Press ENTER.

5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select BLIGHT SYNC or ADJUST.
Press ENTER.

For backlight synchronization go to Step 6.

To adjust backlight brightness go to Step 7.



Backlight

Contrast

Rev Video



UP

DOWN

4

MENU

Backlight



Blight Sync

Adjust



PA

ENTER

EXIT

GES

UP

DOWN

5

MENU

PAGES

ENTER

EXIT

23

6. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select OFF or ON.

Turn Backlight Sync ON to synchronize the lighting of all gauges.

7. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ADJUST.
Press ENTER.

8. Use the UP button to brighten the backlight.
Use the DOWN button to dim the backlight.

Press EXIT when finished.

DOWN

Backlight



Blight Sync

Adjust



MENU

PA

ENTER

Set Backlight





80%

EXIT

GES

UP

DOWN

8

MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

GES

Blight Sync



Off
On



UP

DOWN

6

MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

GES

UP

7

24

Reverse Video

9. Use UP or DOWN buttons to select REVERSE VIDEO.
Press ENTER.

10. Press ENTER to toggle screen from dark values with light background;

11. or from light values with dark background.

Press EXIT when finished.

DOWN

1/2

FUL:L

48

MENU

PA

ENTER

%

EXIT

ES

G

1/2



Backlight

Contrast

Reverse Video



UP

DOWN

9

MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

ES

G

10

E F

FUL:L

DOWN

48

MENU

UP

PA

%

ES

G

ENTER

EXIT

E F

UP

11

25

Change Units

This example will change the water pressure gauge to read from psi, to bar. Other units can be changed in the
same manner.

1. Press MENU. Use the UP or DOWN buttons and select SYSTEM SETUP.
Press ENTER.

2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons and select CHANGE UNITS.
Press ENTER.

30

15 45

0 60

MPH

0 40

10 30

UP

DOWN

20

MENU

PA

ENTER

psi

WTR:P

GND:S

GES

EXIT



Customize

Pages

Screen

Audio Setup

System Setup



UP

DOWN

1

MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

GES

UP

2



Fuel Setup

Engine Displayed

Speed Range
Press Ranges

Eng Warnings

Change Units



DOWN

MENU

PAGES

ENTER

EXIT

26

3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons and select PRESSURE.

4. Use the UP or DOWN buttons and select desired units.
Press ENTER.

5. Gauge will now display selected units.



Speed/Dist

Temperature

Pressure

Depth

GPS Coord

Volume

DOWN



MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

GES

UP

3

UP

4

DOWN



Imperial/US

SI (Metric)



MENU

PA

ENTER

EXIT

ES

G

5

0 4

MPH

0 40

UP

DOWN

2

1 3

10 30

20

MENU

WTR:P

PAGES

ENTER

bar

GND:S

EXIT

27

Setup Notes

28