SmartCraft
for the
Northstar 6000i
Operation and Installation Manual
for software version 4.00 and greater
SmartCraft is a registered trade-
mark of BNT Mototron
Northstar is a brand name of
Brunswick New Technologies
Marine Electronics (BNTME)
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Warning:
Engine data and faults displayed by this device are for
the convenience of the user. Always consult your
dealer for definitive and accurate engine fault
diagnosis.
Contents
SmartCraft introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Displaying SmartCraft data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The primary screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Vessels with multiple 6000i control heads. . . . . . . . . .4
Configuring the screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Other SmartCraft options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Additional Info bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SmartCraft alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SmartCraft installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the Gateway to the engine. . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting the gateway to the Northstar 6000i. . . .11
Configuring the 6000i for SmartCraft . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Uninstalling SmartCraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setup and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tanks setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Vessel setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Save/Load SmartCraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SmartCraft introduction
The SmartCraft system provides a wealth of real-time information about the physical systems on your vessel, including
engines, tanks and trim settings. When properly installed and
calibrated, SmartCraft displays and manages data such as engine
RPM, oil pressure, and many other items.
Most readings are shown as traditional analog gauges that are
easy to read and interpret. Others, such as gear position, are
shown as pictorial representations.
Displaying SmartCraft data
Once SmartCraft is properly configured by your dealer, just press
the
STAR
key to display a full screen of data. Most data is
displayed as traditional analog gauges, in some cases with a small
digital readout at the bottom of the each gauge. Data can be
displayed in metric or English units, as determined by the
Distance/Speed units selection on the Display Options screen.
Three SmartCraft screens can be selected by pressing the menu
keys.
• Engine Screen — the primary display, showing the data you
need for normal use
• Docking Screen — displays information for docking and
maneuvering
• Tanks Screen — displays gauges indicating the levels of fuel,
water and waste tanks (if sensors are installed).
Select the desired screen by pressing the appropriate menu key
on the SmartCraft screen. The menu key for the selected screen
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is displayed in red; others are blue. Other
still available from additional presses of the
If an engine is shut off, or if SmartCraft data is missing for any
other reason, the gauge needles disappear, digital readouts
display no data, and an alarm is raised.
STAR
key functions are
STAR
key.
The primary screens
Engine screen
See “Configuring the screens” on page 5 for choosing which
gauges are displayed on the engine screen.
Analog gauges
Most data is displayed on an analog gauges using a traditional
needle and a small digital readout at the bottom of the gauge.
The gauge is labelled with the data type, and the units of
measure are shown on the gauge.
Sync gauge
On a dual-engine system, the engine sync needle indicates the
RPM difference between the two engines. Adjust engine speed
until the needle is centered.
Trim gauge and popup
The trim gauge indicates the angle of the engine/propellor. Trim
may be displayed on the screen, or can be configured to appear
as a popup gauge whenever it changes by a designated amount.
The gauge dial displays the operating range of the trim setting as
readings from 0 to 10, covering 2/3 of the dial. The remaining
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third of the dial indicates the trailer positions of the trim (readings from 10 to 25).
Trim popup gauge
Gear position
The gear position indicator shows whether the transmission is in
gear or in neutral, and, for some systems, whether in forward or
reverse gear.
Gear position
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Docking screen
See “Configuring the screens” on page 5 for choosing which
gauges are displayed on the docking screen.
The docking screen is designed to show information needed for
docking and other close maneuvering. Depending on the installation and engine type, the docking screen can display RPM, gear
position, steering angle, depth, SOG, pitot speed, paddle wheel
speed, and a video window.
Tanks screen
See “Configuring the screens” on page 5 for choosing which
gauges are displayed on the tanks screen.
The tanks screen shows the fluid level of fuel, oil, water, and/or
waste tanks. Level may be shown in gallons, liters, or percentage,
depending on the configuration (only percentage readings are
available if a tank has not been calibrated).
Tanks levels should be calibrated during system installation, as
described later.
Vessels with multiple
If your 6000i system has more than one control head installed,
you should be aware of the following:
The SmartCraft system is interfaced to one particular 6000i in
your network. That 6000i must be turned on to broadcast the
data to the other control heads. If it’s not on, a message will be
displayed on other heads when you try to display the unavailable SmartCraft data. Just turn the interfaced head on, and data
will soon be available.
6000i
control heads
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