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Yamaha 6Y8- 2819U-00 Owner's Manual

Summary of 6Y8- 2819U-00

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    Command link multifunction meter (square) operation manual 6y8-2819u-00

  • Page 2: To The Owner

    To the owner thank you for choosing the yamaha com- mand link multifunction meter. This operation manual contains information you will need for proper operation. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions and of those in the owner’s manual of the outboard motor will help you obtain maximu...

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    The command link multifunction meter enables the display of information through digital communication with the engine. Optional parts such as the speed sensor, cooling water pressure sensor, triducer- multi sensor, and gps are described in this manual by assuming that the parts are installed and set...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Tachometer unit ....................... 1 description .................................. 2 activating the meter .................... 2 periodic maintenance notification ............................. 3 tachometer ................................. 3 trim meter .......................

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    Table of contents ta chometer unit spee dometer uni t fu el manag ement meter unit sp eed & fue l me te r uni t settin g up th e meters changing settings (custom mode) ....................... 41 switching to custom mode ..... 41 resetting custom mode ......... 41 display (setting displays) .... 42 u...

  • Page 6: 1. Tachometer Unit

    1 1. Tachometer unit note: depending on the model of the outboard motor, some functions may not be compatible. For information on models which contain the compatible functions, consult a yamaha dealer. Tachometer the tachometer shows the engine revolutions per minute. (page 3) trim meter the trim me...

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    2 ta chometer unit description 1 set button 2 mode button 1 tachometer 2 trim meter 3 multifunction display 4 cooling water pressure 5 cooling water/engine temperature 6 water detection warning indicator 7 battery voltage 8 oil level (2-stroke models) 9 oil pressure (4-stroke models) activating the ...

  • Page 8: Tachometer/trim Meter

    3 periodic maintenance notification when the hours of engine operation exceed 100 hours, “maintenance” is scrolled on the display and the elapsed time from the previous maintenance period (when the meter was reset) blinks. Or : to return to the normal dis- play. Note: • the elapsed time blinks every...

  • Page 9: Multifunction Display

    4 ta chometer unit multifunction display the multifunction display shows up to three types of information simultaneously using numeric values or graphics. In addition, up to four displays can be set up for the display configuration with a combination of informa- tion. The configuration of the defaul...

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    5 oil pressure display (4-stroke models) the oil pressure indicator ( ) comes on and the engine oil pressure is shown in 5 levels. When the engine oil pressure drops too low, the oil pressure indicator ( ) blinks and the “low oil pressure” warning comes on. Caution: • do not operate the engine witho...

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    6 ta chometer unit oil level display (2-stroke models) the oil level indicator ( ) comes on and the engine oil level is shown in 3 levels. When the engine oil level is low, the oil level indicator ( ) blink and the “empty oil” warning comes on. Caution: do not operate the engine without engine oil. ...

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    7 cooling water/engine temperature display the cooling water/engine temperature indi- cator ( ) comes on and the engine cool- ing water temperature or the engine temperature is shown in 5 levels. When the engine overheats, the cooling water/engine temperature indicator ( ) and the “overheat” warning...

  • Page 13: Battery Voltage Display

    8 ta chometer unit battery voltage display the battery voltage indicator ( ) comes on and the battery voltage of the engine is shown in 5 levels or the voltage value is shown. When the battery voltage decreases to 12 volts or less or increases to 16 volts or more the battery voltage indicator ( ) an...

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    9 cooling water pressure display (optional: cooling water pressure sensor has been installed) the cooling water pressure indicator ( ) comes on and the cooling water pressure is shown in 5 levels. You can select whether to display the scale. Caution: • when the cooling water pressure decreases to 10...

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    10 ta chometer unit changing backlight settings you can turn the backlight on or off, or change the brightness level of the backlight for all meters synchronized. You can also change the settings for each meter individu- ally. 1. + : to activate the backlight mode. 2. : press to switch between the f...

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    11 note: • trolling is affected by currents and other operating conditions and may differ from the actual engine speed. • the default engine idle speed is reset automatically when the display is switched to the normal display. The default engine idle speed is also reset automatically when the engine...

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    12 ta chometer unit 5. Change the various settings and return to the custom mode selection display. To change the settings, see the corre- sponding sections for each setting func- tion. 6. (1 second): to return to the nor- mal display. Note: • if no operations are carried out for 30 sec- onds or mor...

  • Page 18

    13 trim 0set (setting trim angle) you can set the trim angle to zero. Fully trim the outboard motor down. 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to on. 2. (4 seconds): to activate the cus- tom mode. 3. : to switch between the setting function names. 4. : to switch to the zero adjustment ...

  • Page 19: Display (Setting Displays)

    14 ta chometer unit 2. (4 seconds): to activate the cus- tom mode. 3. (2 times): press to switch between the setting function names. 4. : to switch to the change settings display. 5. : press to switch between the dis- play numbers. Select the display num- ber (01–04) you want to change. The first tw...

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    15 5. + (1 second): to reset the display configuration default settings and return to the custom mode selec- tion display. 6. (1 second): to return to the nor- mal display. Form (setting display format) you can change the display formats of the total hour and trip hour (tr) display, the bat- tery vo...

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    16 ta chometer unit one display: display configuration number (16) * in the display example, the total operation hours and trip hours (tr) are shown. Two displays: display configuration num- bers (05, 10, 11) * in the display example, the trip hours (tr) and the cooling water/engine temperature are ...

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    17 * in the display example, the battery voltage value and battery voltage level are shown. Two displays: display configuration num- bers (03, 09, 10) * in the display example, the battery voltage level and the cooling water/engine tem- perature are shown. 7. (1 second): to change the display format...

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    18 ta chometer unit * in the display example, the cooling water pressure level (with scale) is shown. Two displays: display configuration number (06) two displays: display configuration number (07) * in the display example, the cooling water pressure level (with scale) and the oil level display are ...

  • Page 24

    19 engine number (setting corresponding engine) you can select the engines that are compat- ible to this meter. The port outboard motor is set to “no.1 (engine number 1)” and the starboard outboard motor is set to “no.2 (engine number 2).” 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to on. 2....

  • Page 25: Service Functions

    20 ta chometer unit service functions diagnosis you can display the self-diagnosis results of the engine. (10 seconds): to scroll “diagnosis” and to display the diagnosis codes. When there are no malfunctions, the “01” diagnosis code is displayed for 3 seconds and the display returns to the normal d...

  • Page 26: Service Functions

    21 resetting engine number when replacing the engines of multiple out- board motors or resetting the setting order, reset all engine numbers to “no. 1 (engine number 1).” 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to on. 2. (10 seconds): “engine no. Reset” will be displayed for 1 second. 3. ...

  • Page 27: 2. Speedometer Unit

    22 spee dometer uni t 2. Speedometer unit note: depending on the model of the outboard motor, some functions may not be compatible. For information on models which contain the compatible functions, consult a yamaha dealer. Speedometer shows the speed of the boat. You can switch the displayed unit to...

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    23 description 1 set button 2 mode button 1 speedometer 2 fuel meter 3 multifunction display activating the meter when the engine start switch is turned to on, the meter is activated and “welcome” appears on the multifunction meter. Then, all the displays come on and the display switches to the norm...

  • Page 29: Speedometer

    24 spee dometer uni t speedometer the speedometer shows the ground speed or the water speed of the boat. To display the ground speed, the gps must be con- nected to the meter. To display the water speed, an optional sensor (speed sensor or triducer-multi sensor) must be connected to the meter. Switc...

  • Page 30

    25 fuel meter the fuel meter shows the remaining fuel level in 10 levels and all the segments are displayed when the fuel tank is full. When the fuel level is low, the last segment blinks. When two fuel tanks are connected, the segments are divided into a left and right column to show the fuel level...

  • Page 31: Trip Display

    26 spee dometer uni t note: • since “display 1” is the only default dis- play, no displays can be switched. • to change the display configuration, see “display (setting displays)” in “changing settings (custom mode).” trip display (optional: speed sensor has been installed) trip shows the informatio...

  • Page 32

    27 ambient water temperature display (optional: triducer-multi sensor has been installed) temp shows the ambient water tempera- ture. Note: you can select to show fahrenheit (°f) or celsius (°c) on the temp display. To change the displayed unit, see “unit (set- ting displayed units)” in “changing se...

  • Page 33: System Voltage Display/clock

    28 spee dometer uni t system voltage display battery or bat shows the supplied volt- age to the meter circuit. The system voltage display differs from the tachometer unit volt- age display (battery voltage). In addition, the voltage value may be changed according to the meter connection specificatio...

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    29 changing backlight settings you can turn the backlight on or off, or change the brightness level of the backlight for all meters collectively. You can also change the settings for each meter individu- ally. Note: the backlight setting procedure is the same as that of the tachometer unit. To chang...

  • Page 35: Display (Setting Displays)

    30 spee dometer uni t note: • if no operations are carried out for 30 sec- onds or more or if the engine is started, the settings will not be applied and the display returns to the normal display. • press the button for 2 seconds from step 5 to change the settings and return to the normal display. R...

  • Page 36: Display (Setting Displays)

    31 3. : to switch to the change settings display. 4. : press to switch between the dis- play numbers. Select the display num- ber (1–4) you want to change. The first two digits in the speedometer display show the display numbers. 5. : to select the display configura- tion number (0–15) you want to c...

  • Page 37

    32 spee dometer uni t unit (setting displayed units) you can change the units that are shown in each display. 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to on. 2. (4 seconds): to activate the cus- tom mode. 3. : to switch between the setting function names. 4. : to switch to the change setti...

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    33 fuel sensor (setting fuel sensor) you can set the fuel sensor type that is con- nected to this meter. 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to on. 2. (4 seconds): to activate the cus- tom mode. 3. (2 times): press to switch between the setting function names. 4. : to switch to the ch...

  • Page 39

    34 fu el manag ement meter unit 3. Fuel management meter unit note: depending on the model of the outboard motor, some functions may not be compatible. For information on models which contain the compatible functions, consult a yamaha dealer. Fuel flow meter the fuel flow meter shows the fuel consum...

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    35 description 1 set button 2 mode button 1 fuel flow meter 2 multifunction display activating the meter when the engine start switch is turned to on, the meter is activated and “welcome” appears on the multifunction meter. Then, all the displays come on and the display switches to the normal displa...

  • Page 41: Fuel Flow Meter

    36 fu el manag ement meter unit fuel flow meter the fuel flow meter shows the fuel economy of each engine or the total fuel consumption per hour of all engines. When multiple outboard motors are installed, press the button to switch between the engines you want to display or between the total fuel c...

  • Page 42: Multifunction Display

    37 note: you can select to show gallons per hour (gph) or liters per hour (l/h) on the fuel flow display. To change the displayed unit, see “unit (setting displayed units)” in “chang- ing the settings (custom mode).” multifunction display the multifunction display shows up to two types of informatio...

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    38 fu el manag ement meter unit note: • since “display 1” is the only default dis- play, no displays can be switched. • to change the display configuration, see “display (setting displays)” in “changing settings (custom mode).” total fuel consumption display ttl shows the total fuel consumption of a...

  • Page 44: Fuel Economy Display

    39 resetting the ttl (total fuel consumption) and aval (available: remaining fuel) dis- plays: be sure to reset the ttl display on a full tank of fuel. If the ttl display is reset when the fuel tank is not full or if not reset and the fuel tank is filled with fuel, the aval display will not be displ...

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    40 fu el manag ement meter unit remaining fuel display aval shows the numeric value of the con- sumed fuel that is deducted from 90 percent of the specified fuel tank capacity. The default setting of the fuel tank capacity is 50 g (190 l). Change as necessary. Resetting the aval (available: remainin...

  • Page 46

    41 changing settings (custom mode) switching to custom mode in the custom mode, you can change the meter function settings. “custom” and each setting function name are scrolled on the meter. 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to on. 2. (4 seconds): to activate the cus- tom mode. 3. :...

  • Page 47: Display (Setting Displays)

    42 fu el manag ement meter unit display (setting displays) you can change the display configuration of the normal display. There are a total of 6 combinations of which up to three displays can be set up. The display configuration number that has been selected as the default display config- uration i...

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    43 * when the display configuration number “0” is selected, “hidden” is shown and the display is not shown. 6. (1 second): to change the display configuration and return to the custom mode selection display. 7. (1 second): to return to the nor- mal display. Note: when changing two or more display co...

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    44 fu el manag ement meter unit ttl you can select to show gallons (g) or liters (l). The default setting is gallons (g). Econ you can select to show miles per gallon (mpg), nautical miles per liter (nm/l), or kilo- meters per liter (km/l). The default setting is miles per gallon (mpg). 7. (1 second...

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    45 note: • the default setting of the fuel tank capac- ity is 50 g (190 l). The maximum fuel tank capacity can be set to 1,999 gallons or 1,999 liters. • depending on the position of the fuel out- let and the position of the boat while cruis- ing, the usable fuel may decrease. Be sure to check the a...

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    46 fu el manag ement meter unit 7. (1 second): to return to the nor- mal display. Note: • the fuel flow display may differ depending on the operating conditions. • when the fuel flow calibration value is changed, the fuel flow meter, ttl, econ, and aval displays are shown calibrated. Calibration (se...

  • Page 52: 4. Speed & Fuel Meter Unit

    47 4. Speed & fuel meter unit note: depending on the model of the outboard motor, some functions may not be compatible. For information on models which contain the compatible functions, consult a yamaha dealer. Fuel meter the fuel meter shows the remaining fuel in 10 levels. (page 50) speedometer sh...

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    48 sp eed & fue l me te r uni t description 1 set button 2 mode button 1 speedometer 2 fuel meter 3 multifunction display activating the meter when the engine start switch is turned to on, the meter is activated and “welcome” appears on the multifunction meter. Then, all the displays come on and the...

  • Page 54: Speedometer

    49 speedometer the speedometer shows the ground speed or the water speed of the boat. To display the ground speed, the gps must be con- nected to the meter. To display the water speed, an optional sensor (speed sensor or triducer-multi sensor) must be connected to the meter. Switching the speed sens...

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    50 sp eed & fue l me te r uni t fuel meter the fuel meter shows the remaining fuel level in 10 levels and all segments are dis- played when the fuel tank is full. When the fuel level is low, the last segment blinks. When two fuel tanks are connected, the segments are divided into a left and a right ...

  • Page 56: Trip Display

    51 when the engine start switch is turned to off, the last display shown is shown first when the engine start switch is turned to on again. Note: • since “display 1” and “display 2” are the only default displays, other displays can- not be switched. • to change the display configuration, see “displa...

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    52 sp eed & fue l me te r uni t fuel economy display econ shows the distance traveled per unit of fuel. Note: • fuel economy is affected by the type of boat being operated and the operating conditions, and it is constantly changing. • you can select to show miles per gallon (mpg), nautical miles per...

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    53 total fuel consumption display ttl shows the total fuel consumption of all engines. The ttl display cannot measure over 1,999 gallons or 1,999 liters. When exceeding 1,999 gallons or 1,999 liters of fuel, “ ” blinks in front of the numeric value to indi- cate an overflow. + (1 second): to reset t...

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    54 sp eed & fue l me te r uni t depth display (optional: triducer-multi sensor has been installed) depth or dpth displays the water depth. Note: you can select to show feet (f) or meters (m) on the depth or dpth display. To change the displayed unit, see “unit (set- ting displayed units)” in “changi...

  • Page 60

    55 clock (optional: gps has been installed) the clock shows the time in 12 hours. The local time is easily displayed by calculating the longitude information received from the gps communication data. Set the time as necessary. Setting the time: 1. : to activate the time setting mode and switch to th...

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    56 sp eed & fue l me te r uni t changing settings (custom mode) switching to custom mode in the custom mode, you can change the meter function settings. “custom” and each setting function name are scrolled on the meter. 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to on. 2. (4 seconds): to act...

  • Page 62: Display (Setting Displays)

    57 display (setting displays) you can change the display configuration of the normal display. There are a total of 36 combinations of which up to five displays can be set up. The display configuration numbers that have been selected as the default display config- uration are indicated by the shaded ...

  • Page 63: Display (Setting Displays)

    58 sp eed & fue l me te r uni t changing the display configurations: 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to on. 2. (4 seconds): to activate the cus- tom mode. 3. : to switch to the change settings display. 4. : press to switch between the dis- play numbers. Select the display num- ber...

  • Page 64

    59 5. (1 second): to return to the nor- mal display. Unit (setting displayed units) you can change the units that are shown in each display. 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to on. 2. (4 seconds): to activate the cus- tom mode. 3. : to switch between the setting function names. 4. ...

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    60 sp eed & fue l me te r uni t 6. : press to switch between the dis- played units. Speedometer you can select to show miles per hour (mph), kilometers per hour (km/h), or knots. The default setting is miles per hour (mph). Trip you can select to show miles (m), nautical miles (nm), or kilometers (k...

  • Page 66

    61 fuel sensor (setting fuel sensor) you can set the fuel sensor type that is con- nected to this meter. 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to on. 2. (4 seconds): to activate the cus- tom mode. 3. (2 times): press to switch between the setting function names. 4. : to switch to the ch...

  • Page 67

    62 sp eed & fue l me te r uni t 7. (1 second): to return to the nor- mal display. Note: • the fuel flow display may differ depending on the operating conditions. • when the fuel flow calibration value is changed, the flow, ttl, and econ dis- plays are shown calibrated. Calibration (setting correctio...

  • Page 68: 5. Setting Up The Meters

    63 5. Setting up the meters to install the meters and the optional sen- sors and to connect the meters to the engine, see the “command link multifunc- tion meter installation manual.” be sure to follow the procedures in “activat- ing for the first time” and “setting the initial settings.” if the pro...

  • Page 69: Setting The Initial Settings

    64 settin g up th e meters setting the initial settings before operating the meter, be sure to change the default settings as described below. For the setting procedures, see the corresponding setting procedure for each meter. Tachometer unit engine number (setting corresponding engine) select the e...

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