Mercury Axius System User Manual

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Welcome

You have selected one of the finest marine power packages available. It incorporates numerous design features to assure operating ease and durability.

With proper care and maintenance, you will thoroughly enjoy using this product for many boating seasons. This manual is a supplement to the owners manual provided with your engine, and provides additional information about the Axius Propulsion system. To ensure maximum performance and carefree use, we ask that you thoroughly read this manual. This Owners and Operator Manual contains specific instructions for using and maintaining your product.

Keep this manual with the product for ready reference whenever you are on the water.

Thank you for purchasing one of our products. We sincerely hope your boating will be pleasant!

Warranty Message

The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury Marine or Cummins MerCruiser Diesel; the terms of the warranty are set forth in the Warranty Sections of the Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual included with your power package. The warranty statement contains a description of what is covered, what is not covered, the duration of coverage, how to best obtain warranty coverage, important disclaimers and limitations of damages and other related information. Please review this important information.

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IMPORTANT: If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact your dealer for a demonstration of actual starting and operating procedures.

Notice

Throughout this publication, and on your power package, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notices, accompanied by the

International Hazard Symbol !, may be used to alert the installer/user to special instructions concerning a particular service or operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe them carefully.

These Safety Alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict compliance with these special instructions while performing the service, plus common sense operation, are major accident prevention measures.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in engine or major component failure.

IMPORTANT: Identifies information essential to the successful completion of the task.

NOTE: Indicates information that helps in the understanding of a particular step or action.

WARNING

The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the boat, the equipment aboard and the safety of all occupants aboard. We strongly recommend that the operator read this Operation, Maintenance and Warranty Manual and thoroughly understand the operational instructions for the power package and all related accessories before the boat is used.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - Getting to Know the Axius System

Features and Controls...............................................................2

Instrumentation...................................................................2

Propulsion Personality ...................................................2

VesselView (If Equipped)...............................................2

SC1000 and SC100 System Link Digital Gauges (If

Equipped).......................................................................2

Analog Gauges (If Equipped).........................................3

Section 2 - On the Water

Getting Started...........................................................................8

Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust.............8

To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse...............8

To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds............8

To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds....................................8

Maneuvering After Engine or Module Failure.....................8

Maneuvering with the Joystick............................................8

Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features...............9

Dock.............................................................................10

Throttle Only.................................................................11

1 (Single) Lever............................................................12

Sync..............................................................................12

Troll...............................................................................13

Transfer (If equipped with dual helms).........................13

Axius Premier (If Equipped).....................................................13

Chartplotter Requirements................................................13

Axius Premier Trackpad Features....................................13

General Information......................................................13

Standby........................................................................13

Standby and Active Lights............................................14

Power Icon....................................................................14

Auto Heading................................................................15

Heading Adjustment and Override...............................18

Electronic Helm Steering....................................................3

Electronic Helm Steering................................................3

Joystick—Basic Operation..................................................4

Engine Guardian Strategy..................................................4

Axius Premier Features (If Equipped)........................................5

Axius Premier Precision Pilot Trackpad Functions.............5

Disengaging Auto Heading...........................................18

To Resume to a Heading .............................................18

Skyhook—Station Keeping (Optional)..............................19

Precision Pilot Modes.......................................................20

Track Waypoint.................................................................21

Engaging Track Waypoint Mode..................................21

Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode..............................22

Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode ............22

Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival........22

Waypoint Sequence.....................................................23

Cruise Control...................................................................25

Dual Helm (If Equipped)...........................................................25

Dual‑Helm Station Transfer..............................................25

DTS..............................................................................25

Axius.............................................................................26

Battery Information...................................................................26

Long Term Battery Storage & Maintenance

Recommendations............................................................26

Recommissioning.........................................................27

Contingent Operations.............................................................27

Port Engine–Only Operation.............................................27

Axius Shift Override—Emergency Procedure...................27

Transporting an Axius Boat......................................................28

Check VesselView First...........................................................30

Diagnosing DTS Problems.......................................................30

Engine Guardian System.........................................................30

Troubleshooting Charts............................................................30

Joystick.............................................................................30

Section 4 - Customer Assistance Information

Owner Service Assistance.......................................................36

Local Repair Service..........................................................36

Service Away From Home..................................................36

Stolen Power Package.......................................................36

Attention Required After Submersion.................................36

Replacement Service Parts................................................36

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Section 3 - Troubleshooting

Electronic Remote Controls..............................................31

Steering System...............................................................32

Trackpad Features............................................................32

Auto Pilot..........................................................................32

Skyhook............................................................................33

Parts and Accessories Inquiries...................................36

Resolving a Problem..........................................................36

Contact Information for Mercury Marine Customer Service 37

Ordering Literature...................................................................37

United States and Canada.................................................37

Outside the United States and Canada..............................38

Section 5 - Predelivery (PDI) and Customer Delivery (CDI) Checklists

Predelivery Inspection (PDI)...................................................40 Customer Delivery Inspection (CDI).......................................42

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Table of Contents

Features and Controls............................................................ 2

Instrumentation................................................................2

Propulsion Personality ............................................ 2

VesselView (If Equipped) ........................................ 2

SC1000 and SC100 System Link Digital Gauges (If

Equipped) ................................................................ 2

Analog Gauges (If Equipped) .................................. 3

Electronic Helm Steering.................................................3

Electronic Helm Steering ......................................... 3

Joystick—Basic Operation...............................................4

Engine Guardian Strategy...............................................4

Axius Premier Features (If Equipped).................................... 5

Axius Premier Precision Pilot Trackpad Functions..........5

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Features and Controls

Instrumentation

Propulsion Personality

The propulsion personality was developed by Mercury MerCruiser and your boat builder to ensure that vessel performance regarding joystick, steering, and autopilot work optimally for your vessel in ideal conditions. As conditions vary, such as wind and current, additional user input may be required to compensate.

Changing engine performance, gear ratios, or propeller may affect the performance of the joystick as well as the top speed of the vessel. Changing any parameter from the original factory equipment and settings can have a negative affect on performance, and changes should not be made without consulting the OEM and a MerCuiser product integration engineer first.

The vessel personality is the property of the OEM, and any changes or upgrades to the personality must be approved and distributed by the OEM. Mercury will assist with software personality changes only at the request of the boat manufacturer.

VesselView (If Equipped)

The SmartCraft VesselView is the recommended information source for all drive information, engine information, fault codes, vessel information, basic navigation data, and system information.

Refer to the VesselView Operator's Manual for more information.

SC1000 and SC100 System Link Digital Gauges (If Equipped)

The SmartCraft SC1000 and SC100 digital gauges complement VesselView. Refer to the SC1000 and SC100 Digital Gauge Operator's Manual for more information.

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VesselView

Typical SmartCraft gauges

a - Tachometer b - Speedometer c - LCD System View display

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Analog Gauges (If Equipped)

Instrumentation packages may vary, and may contain additional gauges. The owner and operator should be familiar with all the instruments and their functions on the boat. Ask your boat dealer to explain the gauges and normal readings that appear on your boat.

Your package may include the following types of gauges may be included with your power package.

Item Gauge Function

a Speedometer Indicates boat speed.

b Tachometer Indicates engine RPM.

c Oil pressure gauge Indicates engine oil pressure.

d Voltmeter Indicates battery voltage.

e Water temperature gauge Indicates engine operating temperature.

f Fuel gauge Indicates the quantity of fuel in tank.

g Hour meter Records engine operating time.

Electronic Helm Steering

The electronic helm steering operates through electronic signals. A computer‑controlled electric motor simulates the resistance feedback found in hydraulic steering systems.

We recommend that you drive carefully until you have a chance to explore the Axius system's handling characteristics and boat's response in an open area clear of obstructions or other boat traffic. The electronic steering can provide a faster steering response than expected.

To confirm your steering range from lock to lock, ensure that the STBD key is on. The engines do not have to be running for this test. Steer hard to STBD until the wheel stops. This stop is electric and is driven by the electric motor attached to the steering wheel. Begin turning the wheel to port and count the number of turns until the wheel stops at the port lock in the full hard over position. This number of turns will result in your drives translating from full STBD (26 degrees) to full port (‑26 degrees), with the center, straight ahead position being zero (0) degrees.

You may experience times where the electronic endstops of the wheel are not felt. This will not result in loss of steering. The drives will still stop when it reaches the hard over position at each lock. This state will happen during a STBD key off condition, a low STBD batt voltage, or a steering wheel motor fault.

Electronic Helm Steering

lock to lock. Typically, this is about 2 3/4 turns of the wheel from lock to lock, resulting in full STBD to full port steering angle. Boat models may vary based upon OEM request.

Your vessel's personality, as developed by the vessel manufacturer in partnership with Mercury, determines the number of turns

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Joystick—Basic Operation

The joystick offers intuitive control of your boat during low speed and docking maneuvers. Engine speed is limited from idle to approximately 1700‑2500 RPM in this mode, depending on vessel and propulsion application, to prevent excessive prop wash or unacceptable boat dynamics during maneuvers. DOCK mode reduces this upper range to approximately 1000‑1200 RPM and will be discussed more in the DOCK mode section. This RPM range is mainly due to engine horsepower. The levers must be used for vessel maneuvering if environmental conditions require more thrust than the range listed above.

Typical joystick location

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Though joystick operation is easy and intuitive, you should avoid using it until you have the opportunity to become familiar with the vessel's handling characteristics while operating the vessel with the joystick in open water. Thereafter, you should occasionally practice operating without the joystick in case the joystick becomes inoperable.

Both engines must be running and both ERC levers must be in neutral for the joystick to operate.

Engine Guardian Strategy

IMPORTANT: Boat speed could be reduced to idle and may not respond to the throttle.

Engine Guardian Strategy is designed to help reduce the potential for engine damage by reducing engine power when a potential problem is sensed by the ECM or SmartCraft system.

When the Guardian system detects a failure in the shift system or other abnormal condition, it will leave the shift actuator in the last known position. Thus, if you are in gear and there is a fault, you stay in gear. Pulling the lanyard, activating the E‑stop switch, or turning the key to the off position and restarting the engine will result in the gear position returning to Neutral.

This allows you to still maneuver the vessel in a forward gear and still get to port.

It is always wise to be cognizant of your surroundings when starting or shifting the vessel.

Engine Guardian monitors:

• Oil pressure

• Coolant temperature

• Seawater pressure

• Engine overspeed

• Exhaust Manifold Temperature (8.2 models without Emissions Control, and all models with Emissions Control)

Should Engine Guardian engage on your vessel, your SmartCraft instrumentation will indicate this and advise you to reduce throttle if necessary. Engine Guardian may also reduce throttle for you if the situation requires it.

To avoid a possible recurrence of the problem you should contact an authorized dealer. The ECM stores the fault and with this information the technician will be able to more rapidly diagnose problems.

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Axius Premier Features (If Equipped)

Axius Premier Precision Pilot Trackpad Functions

The Axius Premier System is a fully integrated system utilizing a GPS sensor, an optional boat manufacturer or customer‑supplied NMEA‑0183–compatible chart‑plotter, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), VesselView, and the Axius Premier trackpad provided with the system. No aftermarket autopilot is necessary.

WARNING

Avoid serious injury from collision with other boats, running aground, or striking objects in the water. Always maintain a diligent lookout while the boat is operating in any Precision Pilot mode. The Precision Pilot system cannot react to avoid other boats, shallow water, or objects in the water.

Axius Premier requires the following:

• CAN based navigational information from a GPS unit

• An approved NMEA0183 equipped chartplotter

• CAN based navigational information from an inertial measurement unit (IMU)

• Mercury CAN based Autopilot trackPad

• VesselView

The Axius Premier Precision Pilot trackpad gives the operator control over the following features:

• Skyhook—allows the boat to hold its position without lines or anchor

NOTE: The Skyhook feature is available pending boat manufacturer personality configuration. Some boat manufacturers do not enable Skyhook from the factory. Other boats have external notification devices (installed and manufactured by the boat builder) indicating the vessel is in Skyhook.

• Auto Heading—Steers the boat on a fixed compass heading

• Track Waypoint—Automatically pilots the boat on a predetermined route from the chart plotter or GPS unit. This can be a single waypoint, or a series of waypoints assembled into a route. If following a route, at each waypoint transition, the system will sound an alarm, which must be acknowledged before the boat will proceed to the next waypoint.

• Waypoint Sequence—This feature is similar to Track Waypoint, except the system will sound an alarm upon arriving at a waypoint and transition automatically to the next waypoint on the route.

a - Skyhook b - Turn to starboard c - Waypoint Sequence d - Not used e - Track Waypoint f - Auto Heading g - Resume h - Turn to port

The buttons on the Precision Pilot trackpad have the following functions:

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Function Description

Engages and disengages Skyhook. Mode is only available when the joystick is centered, both engines are running, G.P.S. and heading sensors are available, and the levers are in neutral. If the vessel is drifting when

Skyhook

Turn < and >

Waypoint Sequence

Track Waypoint

Auto Heading

Resume

Skyhook is enabled, the Skyhook light will flash until the boat slows itself down, then become solid when Skyhook is set. For example, if you are drifting forward and press Skyhook, the drives will go to reverse to slow the vessel. You may still drift forward. When the boat slows its self down, it will enable Skyhook. Skyhook will not activate if the boat is underway.

Each press of the button causes a 10 degree course change in auto heading. Holding the joystick port or starboard (until the beep) initiates a one degree change in course. It affects no other autopilot features.

Engages Waypoint Sequence, driving the boat on a course set with multiple waypoints on the chartplotter. The waypoints must be on a route. See the chartplotter owners manual. Waypoint Sequence is available when the "WAYPOINT SEQUENCE" button is pressed, and data (a NMEA‑0183 stream) is available from a chart plotter, and the GPS and heading sensor signals are available. Waypoint sequence will follow a route automatically, announcing arrival at each waypoint and then turning towards the next waypoint. Track Waypoint must be enabled first then select Waypoint Sequence.

Route Tracking is available when data (NMEA0183 stream) is available from a chart plotter, GPS, and heading sensor signals are available. The boat will attempt to steer to a waypoint or a route from the chartplotter. Arrival at the waypoint must be acknowledged before the vessel will proceed to the next waypoint along the route.

Engages Auto Heading mode, which will hold the boat on a fixed course at the speed that the operator chooses. Heading control is available when the "Auto Heading" button is pressed, GPS and IMU signals are available. (See "Turn < and >" for course adjustment information.) A chartplotter not needed for this feature.

Resumes previous Auto Heading course if the boat's direction has not been changed 90° or more.

NOTE: Moving the steering wheel will always take control of the boat. A slight detent will have to be overcome to give the operator feedback that the they are taking control from the Precision Pilot. Changing gears using the electronic remote control (ERC) lever will also disable the autopilot mode.

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Table of Contents

Section 2 - On the Water

Getting Started....................................................................... 8

Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust..........8

To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse ........ 8

To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds ....8

To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds ............................. 8

Maneuvering After Engine or Module Failure..................8

Maneuvering with the Joystick.........................................8

Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features............9

Dock ...................................................................... 10

Throttle Only .......................................................... 11

1 (Single) Lever ..................................................... 12

Sync ...................................................................... 12

Troll ....................................................................... 13

Transfer (If equipped with dual helms) .................. 13

Axius Premier (If Equipped).................................................. 13

Chartplotter Requirements.............................................13

Axius Premier Trackpad Features.................................13

General Information ............................................... 13

Standby ................................................................. 13

Standby and Active Lights ..................................... 14

Power Icon ............................................................ 14

Auto Heading ......................................................... 15

Heading Adjustment and Override ........................ 18

Disengaging Auto Heading .................................... 18

To Resume to a Heading ..................................... 18

Skyhook—Station Keeping (Optional)...........................19

Precision Pilot Modes....................................................20

Track Waypoint..............................................................21

Engaging Track Waypoint Mode ........................... 21

Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode ...................... 22

Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode ....22

Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival . 22

Waypoint Sequence .............................................. 23

Cruise Control................................................................25

Dual Helm (If Equipped)....................................................... 25

Dual‑Helm Station Transfer...........................................25

DTS ....................................................................... 25

Axius ...................................................................... 26

Battery Information............................................................... 26

Long Term Battery Storage & Maintenance

Recommendations.........................................................26

Recommissioning .................................................. 27

Contingent Operations.......................................................... 27

Port Engine–Only Operation..........................................27

Axius Shift Override—Emergency Procedure................27

Transporting an Axius Boat.................................................. 28

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Getting Started

Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust

You can maneuver your Axius‑equipped vessel much like a traditional sterndrive boat. However, the Axius drive system expands the maneuvering capability of your vessel at both slow and planing speeds. At slow speeds, the drive system is capable of directing the thrust through independently articulating drives to produce more responsive turning of the vessel. The Axius drive system features counter‑rotating propellers that do not produce any propsteer when accelerating or slowing down.

To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse

Place one or both engines in forward or reverse gear and steer with the steering wheel as you would any comparable boat.

To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds

• To turn the boat in tight turns at low speeds, turn the wheel in the direction of the turn.

• To increase the turn rate of the boat after the wheel is completely turned, you may increase the power to the inside drive.

To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds

• Turn the drives to straight forward.

• To spin to the right, place the starboard engine in reverse and the port engine in forward.

• To spin to the left, place the port engine in reverse and the starboard engine in forward.

• To increase the rate of turn, simultaneously adjust each ERC lever for more throttle. More reverse throttle will be needed to compensate for the forward drive.

Maneuvering After Engine or Module Failure

If an engine, helm, or steering module stops functioning during use, the remaining drive is electronically limited while turning inboard. This limit is to remove the possibility of the drives making contact with each other, since the active drive is unable to determine the position of the disabled drive. The boat is still operational, but maneuverability is decreased when turning toward the side that is not working. Refer to the inboard drive angle limit in the table below. The drive is still capable of turning through its full range when turning away from the disabled drive. Use extra caution when one of the drives is disabled.

Drive limits of engine with module failure

Engines, with and without Emissions Control Maximum Inboard Drive Angle Limit

5.0L, 350 MAG, 377 MAG models 3.0 Degrees

8.2L models 11.5 Degrees

The limit may be greater than specified in the table depending on the propulsion personality and distance between drives.

Maneuvering with the Joystick

WARNING

A spinning propeller, a moving boat, or any solid device attached to the boat can cause serious injury or death to swimmers. Stop the engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat.

The joystick provides a single lever interface to maneuver the vessel. Operating the vessel with the joystick is well suited for close quarter and docking operations in most situations. The computer control system automatically calculates the steering angle of each drive, the throttle level, and the proper gear to push or rotate the boat in a direction corresponding to a joystick movement or twist. For example, if you move the joystick sideways, the computer control system applies a thrust to the boat in the sideways direction. Rotating the joystick prompts the computer to create forces that rotate the boat around its center. You can move and rotate the joystick at the same time, allowing intricate movements in tight quarters.

The joystick is proportional, which means that the greater distance from the center that the joystick is moved, the more thrust that is applied to the boat in that direction, to move the boat.

For joystick movement of the boat:

1. Both engines must be running for the joystick to operate.

2. For best control, trim both drives to the full down position. VesselView will display a reminder when the joystick is initiated.

3. Move both electronic remote control (ERC) levers to the neutral position.

4. Move the joystick in the direction that you want the boat to move, or twist the joystick in the direction that you want the boat to rotate. The joystick can be moved and rotated at the same time.

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The following picture gives a limited example of the basic responses to inputs from the joystick, and should be used for reference only. The pictures show an approximate correlation between joystick inputs and the corresponding movement of the vessel. Exact maneuvers will require multiple joystick inputs and additional user corrections to maintain the maneuver over time.

a - Forward b - Starboard c - Reverse d - Port e - Port yaw f - Starboard yaw

Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features

The DTS system features several alternate operational modes for the Electronic Remote Control (ERC) levers. Any of the listed features can operate simultaneously.

Item Control Function

a "NEUTRAL" lights

b "TROLL"

c "TRANSFER" Allows boat control to be transferred to a different helm. Refer to Helm Transfer.

d "DOCK" Reduces throttle capacity to approximately 50% of normal throttle.

e "THROTTLE ONLY"

f "1 LEVER" Enables the throttle and shift functions of both engines to be controlled by the port lever.

g "SYNC" Turns off or on the auto‑synchronization feature. Refer to Synchronizing Engines.

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"+" (increase) and "–" (decrease)

Illuminate when the drive is in the neutral gear position. The lights flash when the engine is in throttle only mode.

Allows the boat operator to set the engine speed for slow speed trolling or maneuvering. RPM

Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm‑up without shifting the transmission into gear.

Increases and decreases settings for TROLL.

ERC levers with DTS touchpad, Typical

will be limited from idle to approximately 700‑1200 rpm.

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Item Control Function

i Trim controls

Raises and lowers the drives for best efficiency, or for conditions like shallow water, trailering, etc..

NOTE: Not all functions may be active.

Dock

Dock mode reduces the RPM throughout the range by 50%. Dock mode also reduces available power when the joystick is enabled, allowing finer control of engine power in close quarter situations.

"DOCK" button

To engage Dock mode:

1. Place both ERC levers to any detent.

2. Press the "DOCK" button located on the DTS Touchpad attached to the ERC levers.

3. The "DOCK" button light turns on.

4. Place either ERC lever into gear.

5. The engines raise the RPM at a proportionally lower RPM for the ERC lever position, and with half the usually available power.

To disengage Dock mode:

1. Bring both ERC levers to any detent.

2. Press the "DOCK" button. The "DOCK" button light turns off.

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