COMMAND LINK MULTIFUNCTION METER (SQUARE) OPERATION MANUAL 6Y8-2819U-00
To the owner Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Command 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 maximum enjoyment of your new Yamaha. This manual should be considered a permanent part of this meter and should remain with it even if the meter is subsequently sold.
The Command Link Multifunction Meter enables the display of information through digital communication with the engine. The operations of the SET button and the MODE button are described in this manual as follows. Optional parts such as the speed sensor, cooling water pressure sensor, TriducerMulti sensor, and GPS are described in this manual by assuming that the parts are installed and set up on the outboard motor.
Table of contents 1. Tachometer unit ....................... 1 Description .................................. 2 Activating the meter .................... 2 Periodic maintenance notification ............................. 3 Tachometer ................................. 3 Trim meter................................... 3 Multifunction display .................... 4 Oil pressure display (4-stroke models) .................. 5 Oil level display (2-stroke models) .................. 6 Total hour, Trip hour display ...
44 45 47 48 48 49 50 50 51 52 52 5. Setting up the meters ............ Activating for the first time......... Setting the initial settings .......... Tachometer unit ..................... Speedometer unit .................. Fuel management meter unit ...................................... Speed & Fuel meter unit ........ 63 63 64 64 64 64 64 Speedometer unit 43 Fuel management meter unit UNIT (setting displayed units) ................................... 59 FUEL SENSOR (setting fuel sensor) ..........
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 meter shows the trim angle of the outboard motor in 10 levels. (Page 3) Adjusting trolling speed or : To adjust the trolling speed randomly.
Description/Activating the meter 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 display after the total hour display comes on.
Tachometer/Trim meter Tachometer 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 The tachometer shows the engine revolutions per minute. : To return to the normal dis- play. Trim meter The trim meter shows the trim angle of the outboard motor in 10 levels.
Multifunction display 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. 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 information. The configuration of the default displays is described below.
Oil pressure display (4-stroke models) Oil pressure display (4-stroke models) NOTE: • The oil pressure display shows “L” for low and “H” for high. • The low oil pressure warning does not display the oil level. • Depending on the model of the outboard motor, the oil pressure display may not be available. If not available, select another display other than the oil pressure display.
Oil level display (2-stroke models) The oil level indicator ( ) comes on and the engine oil level is shown in 3 levels. Total hour, Trip hour display The total hour display shows the total hours of engine operation and the trip hour display shows the trip hours (Tr). When the engine oil level is low, the oil level indicator ( ) blink and the “EMPTY OIL” warning comes on. Blink + hours (Tr). (1 second): To reset the trip NOTE: The total hours of engine operation cannot be reset.
Cooling water/engine temperature display Cooling water/engine temperature display The cooling water/engine temperature indi- NOTE: When one or two displays are shown, the cooling water/engine temperature display shows “C” for cool and “H” for hot. cator ( ) comes on and the engine cooling 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 blink.
Battery voltage display When the battery voltage decreases below the voltage that is required by the engine, the “LOW VOLTAGE” warning comes on. The battery voltage indicator ( ) comes on and the battery voltage of the engine is shown in 5 levels or the voltage value is shown. Blink CAUTION: • When the low battery voltage warning comes on, check the battery and the wiring. • If you cannot locate and correct the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
Cooling water pressure display/Water detection warning Cooling water pressure display (optional: cooling water pressure sensor has been installed) Water detection warning When water has accumulated in the water separator (fuel filter), the water detection 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. warning indicator ( ) and the “WATER IN FUEL” warning blink.
Changing backlight settings Adjusting trolling speed 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 individually. You can adjust the trolling speed randomly by increasing or decreasing it approximately 50 r/min. When in the trolling speed setting mode, the display switches to the normal display when the engine speed is increased (within 3,000 r/min) using the throttle.
Changing settings (custom mode) Changing settings (custom mode) NOTE: 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. • 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.
5. Change the various settings and return to the custom mode selection display. To change the settings, see the corresponding sections for each setting function. 6. (1 second): To return to the normal display. MAINTENANCE (resetting maintenance intervals) You can reset the elapsed time from the previous maintenance interval (when the meter was reset). 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to ON. 2.
TRIM 0SET (setting trim angle)/DISPLAY (setting displays) 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. 00 — 02 5. — — — — — — 03 — 04 — — — — 05 + (1 second): To adjust the trim angle to zero using the current trim position as the standard value. — — 01 Total hour, Trip hour : To switch to the zero adjustment display. Oil pressure/ Oil level 4. in the table below.
2. (4 seconds): To activate the custom 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 display numbers. Select the display number (01–04) you want to change. The first two digits in the tachometer display show the display numbers. * In the display example, display number 01 and display configuration number 13 are shown.
FORM (setting display format) 5. + (1 second): To reset the display configuration default settings and return to the custom mode selection display. 6. (1 second): To return to the normal display. FORM (setting display format) You can change the display formats of the total hour and trip hour (Tr) display, the battery voltage display and the cooling water pressure display. (The displays can be changed when there are displays that correspond respectively to displays 1–4.) Total hour, Trip hour (Tr): 1.
One display: Display configuration number (16) 8. Total hour + Trip hour (Tr) (1 second): To return to the normal display. Battery voltage: 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to ON. Total hour Trip hour (Tr) Blink 2. (4 seconds): To activate the custom mode. 3. (3 times): Press to switch between the setting function names. 4. : To switch to the change settings display. 5. : To select the display number.
FORM (setting display format) Cooling water pressure: 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to ON. 2. (4 seconds): To activate the custom mode. 3. (3 times): Press to switch between the setting function names. 4. : To switch to the change settings display. 5. : To select the display numbers. The first two digits in the tachometer display show the display numbers and the last two digits show the display configuration numbers. 6. : To select the display format.
Tachometer unit FORM (setting display format) Blink Blink * In the display example, the cooling water pressure level (with scale) is shown. * In the display example, the cooling water pressure level (with scale) and the oil level display are shown.
ENGINE NUMBER (setting corresponding engine) ENGINE NUMBER (setting corresponding engine) You can select the engines that are compatible 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. (4 seconds): To activate the custom mode. 3. (4 times): Press to switch between the setting function names. 4. : To switch to the change settings display. 5.
Service functions CAUTION: Diagnosis You can display the self-diagnosis results of the engine. (10 seconds): To scroll “DIAGNOSIS” and to display the diagnosis codes. When a diagnosis code other than “01” is displayed, the engine cannot be operated normally. Consult a Yamaha dealer. NOTE: When there are no malfunctions, the “01” diagnosis code is displayed for 3 seconds and the display returns to the normal display.
Service functions Resetting engine number When replacing the engines of multiple outboard 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. Turn the engine start switch to OFF. The engine number is reset after approximately 10 seconds. Turn the engine start switches to ON in order from port to starboard. 4.
2. Speedometer unit NOTE: Speedometer Shows the speed of the boat. You can switch the displayed unit to miles per hour (mph), knots, or kilometers per hour (km/h). (Page 24) Fuel meter The fuel meter shows the remaining fuel level in 10 levels. (Page 25) Multifunction display (Page 25) · Up to four displays can be switched to show the information. · Shows up to two types of information combined on one display.
Description/Activating the meter Description 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 display after a few seconds.
Speedometer The speedometer shows the ground speed or the water speed of the boat. To display the ground speed, the GPS must be connected to the meter. To display the water speed, an optional sensor (speed sensor or Triducer-Multi sensor) must be connected to the meter. NOTE: • If no operations are carried out for 30 seconds or more, the speed sensor is set and the display returns to the normal display.
Fuel meter/Multifunction display Fuel meter Multifunction display 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 levels individually. When only one tank is connected, all segments are displayed to show the fuel level.
Trip display • Since “Display 1” is the only default display, no displays can be switched. • To change the display configuration, see “DISPLAY (setting displays)” in “Changing settings (custom mode).” + (1 second): To reset the distance traveled. NOTE: • The distance traveled is affected by currents and other operating conditions and may differ from the actual distance traveled. • You can select to show miles (M), nautical miles (NM), or kilometers (km) on the TRIP display.
Ambient water temperature display/Depth display Ambient water temperature display (optional: Triducer-multi sensor has been installed) TEMP shows the ambient water temperature. Depth display (optional: Triducer-multi sensor has been installed) DEPTH or DPTH shows 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 (setting displayed units)” in “Changing settings (custom mode).
System voltage display/Clock System voltage display BATTERY or BAT shows the supplied voltage to the meter circuit. The system voltage display differs from the tachometer unit voltage display (battery voltage). In addition, the voltage value may be changed according to the meter connection specifications. 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.
Changing backlight settings/Changing settings (custom mode) Changing backlight settings Changing settings (custom mode) 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 individually. 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.
DISPLAY (setting displays) 3. Clock 0 — — — — — (4 seconds): To activate the custom mode. 1 — — — — 2 — 3 — — 4 — — — — 5 — 6 — 7 — 8 — — 9 — — 10 — — — — — — — — — — — 11 + (10 seconds): To reset all settings to the default settings. — — — — — — — — — 12 — 13 — — 14 — — — 15 — — — — — — : Displayed Changing the display configurations: 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to ON. 2.
DISPLAY (setting displays) 3. : To switch to the change settings display. 4. : Press to switch between the display numbers. Select the display number (1–4) you want to change. The first two digits in the speedometer display show the display numbers. * When the display configuration number 0 is selected, “HIDDEN” is shown and the display is not shown. 5. : To select the display configuration number (0–15) you want to change. The fuel level segments show the display configuration numbers.
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 custom mode. 3. : To switch between the setting function names. 4. : To switch to the change settings display. 5. : Press to switch between the displays. Speedometer ( TEMP You can select to show Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). The default setting is Fahrenheit (°F). DPTH You can select to show feet (F) or meters (m).
FUEL SENSOR (setting fuel sensor) FUEL SENSOR (setting fuel sensor) You can set the fuel sensor type that is connected to this meter. 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to ON. 2. (4 seconds): To activate the custom 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 fuel sensor types. ABYC (US) EUROPE YAMAHA Blinks 6.
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. Multifunction display (Page 37) · Up to three displays can be switched to show the information. · Shows up to two types of information combined on one display.
Description/Activating the meter Description 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 display after a few seconds.
Fuel flow meter Fuel flow meter When two outboard motors are installed: 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 PS (port & starboard) P (port) installed, press the button to switch between the engines you want to display or between the total fuel consumption of all engines. P * In the display example, the total fuel consumption of two outboard motors is shown.
Multifunction display Multifunction display The multifunction display shows up to two types of information simultaneously using numeric values. In addition, up to three displays can be set up for the display configuration with a combination of information. The configuration of the default displays is described below. P C : Press to switch between the displays. S Display 1 PCS NOTE: You can select to show gallons per hour (gph) or liters per hour (l/h) on the fuel flow display.
Total fuel consumption display • Since “Display 1” is the only default display, no displays can be switched. • To change the display configuration, see “DISPLAY (setting displays)” in “Changing settings (custom mode).” 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 indicate an overflow. Blinks + display.
Fuel economy display Resetting the TTL (total fuel consumption) and AVAL (available: remaining fuel) displays: 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 displayed accurately. When the TTL display is reset, the AVAL display is reset simultaneously. 1. Fuel economy display ECON shows the distance traveled per unit of fuel.
Remaining fuel display/Changing backlight settings Remaining fuel display AVAL shows the numeric value of the consumed 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. 2. (1 second) or + (1 second): To simultaneously reset the AVAL and TTL displays and return to the normal display. NOTE: • When the AVAL display is reset, the TTL display is reset simultaneously.
Changing settings (custom mode) 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. 6. (1 second): To return to the normal displays. NOTE: • If no operations are carried out for 30 seconds or more or if the engine is started, the settings will not be applied and the display returns to the normal display.
DISPLAY (setting displays) 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 configuration is indicated by the shaded area in the table below. Fuel economy — — — — 1 — 2 3 : To select the display configuration number (0–6).
UNIT (setting displayed units) * When the display configuration number “0” is selected, “HIDDEN” is shown and the display is not shown. 6. 7. 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. (1 second): To change the display configuration and return to the custom mode selection display. (1 second): To return to the normal display. 2. (4 seconds): To activate the custom mode. 3.
TANK CAPA. (setting fuel tank capacity) 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 kilometers per liter (km/l). The default setting is miles per gallon (MPG). TANK CAPA. (setting fuel tank capacity) You can set the capacity of the fuel tank that is connected to this meter. 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to ON. 7.
CALIBRATION (setting correction value) CALIBRATION (setting correction value) You can calibrate the displayed fuel flow value within –7 to +7 percent. The difference in the fuel consumption display and the actual fuel consumption is calibrated. NOTE: • The default setting of the fuel tank capacity is 50 G (190 L). The maximum fuel tank capacity can be set to 1,999 gallons or 1,999 liters.
CALIBRATION (setting correction value) 7. (1 second): To return to the normal display. NOTE: Fuel management meter unit • 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.
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. Speedometer Shows the speed of the boat. You can switch the displayed unit to miles per hour (mph), knots, or kilometers per hour (km/h). (Page 49) Fuel meter The fuel meter shows the remaining fuel in 10 levels.
Description/Activating the meter Description 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 display after a few seconds.
Speedometer Speedometer The speedometer shows the ground speed or the water speed of the boat. To display the ground speed, the GPS must be connected to the meter. To display the water speed, an optional sensor (speed sensor or Triducer-Multi sensor) must be connected to the meter. NOTE: • If no operations are carried out for 30 seconds or more, the speed sensor is set and the display returns to the normal display.
Fuel meter/Multifunction display Fuel meter Multifunction display The fuel meter shows the remaining fuel level in 10 levels and all 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 a right column to show the fuel levels individually. When only one tank is connected, all segments are displayed to show the fuel level.
Trip display 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. Trip display (optional: speed sensor has been installed) TRIP shows the information from the speed sensor converted to the distance traveled. NOTE: • Since “Display 1” and “Display 2” are the only default displays, other displays cannot be switched. • To change the display configuration, see “Display (setting displays)” in “Changing settings (custom mode).
Fuel economy display/Fuel flow display Fuel flow display FLOW shows the total fuel consumption per hour of all engines. NOTE: 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 liter (NM/l), or kilometers per liter (km/l) on the ECON display. To change the displayed unit, see “UNIT (setting displayed units)” in “Changing settings (custom mode).
Total fuel consumption display/Ambient water temperature display Ambient water temperature display (optional: Triducer-multi sensor has been installed) TEMP shows the ambient water temperature. 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 indicate an overflow.
Depth display/System voltage display Depth display (optional: Triducer-multi sensor has been installed) DEPTH or DPTH displays the water depth. System voltage display BATTERY or BAT shows the supplied voltage to the meter circuit. The system voltage display differs from the tachometer unit voltage display (battery voltage). In addition, the voltage value may be changed according to the meter connection specifications.
Clock/Changing backlight settings 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. Changing backlight settings Setting the time: NOTE: 1. 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 individually.
Changing settings (custom mode) 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. 6. (1 second): To return to the normal display. NOTE: • If no operations are carried out for 30 seconds or more or if the engine is started, the settings will not be applied and the display returns to the normal display.
Trip Fuel flow Fuel economy Total fuel consumption Ambient water temperature Depth System voltage Clock 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 configuration are indicated by the shaded areas in the table below. Display configuration No.
DISPLAY (setting displays) * In the display example, the display number 3 and the display configuration number 36 are shown. Changing the display configurations: 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to ON. 2. (4 seconds): To activate the custom mode. 3. : To switch to the change settings display. 4. : Press to switch between the display numbers. Select the display numbers (1–5) you want to change. The first two digits in the speedometer display show the display numbers.
UNIT (setting displayed units) 5. 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. (1 second): To return to the normal display. 2. (4 seconds): To activate the custom mode. 3. : To switch between the setting function names. 4. : To switch to the change settings display. 5. : Press to switch between the displays.
UNIT (setting displayed units) : Press to switch between the displayed 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 (km). The default setting is miles (M). FLOW You can select to show gallons per hour (GPH) or liters per hour (l/h). The default setting is gallons per hour (GPH).
FUEL SENSOR (setting fuel sensor)/CALIBRATION (setting correction value) FUEL SENSOR (setting fuel sensor) You can set the fuel sensor type that is connected to this meter. 1. Turn the engine off and the engine start switch to ON. CALIBRATION (setting correction value) You can calibrate the displayed fuel flow value within –7 to +7 percent. The difference in the fuel consumption display and the actual fuel consumption is calibrated. 2. (4 seconds): To activate the custom mode. 3.
CALIBRATION (setting correction value) 7. (1 second): To return to the normal display. NOTE: Speed & Fuel meter unit • The fuel flow display may differ depending on the operating conditions. • When the fuel flow calibration value is changed, the FLOW, TTL, and ECON displays are shown calibrated.
Activating for the first time 5. Setting up the meters Activating for the first time To install the meters and the optional sensors and to connect the meters to the engine, see the “Command Link Multifunction Meter Installation Manual.” Be sure to follow the procedures in “Activating for the first time” and “Setting the initial settings.” If the procedures are performed incorrectly, the engine number will change, resulting in improper operation. 1. Installing the meters 2.
Setting the initial settings Setting the initial settings DISPLAY (setting displays) Change the display configuration number as necessary so that the AVAL display can be displayed. (See page 42.) 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. Speed & Fuel meter unit FUEL SENSOR (setting fuel sensor) Set the fuel sensor according to the fuel tank type. (See page 61.
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