Re: smartcraft dts helm problem,,,help!!!
Hi there, Here's all the info I could find about the helm Transfer for you.
The service manual part number from mercruiser about the control handles is 90-806697080
I would say you could try to reset it one more time, Maybe that will send it back the original shifter, If not, then a dealer may need to do a reset with the mercruiser CDI computer system.
Helm Transfer....................................................................9B-6
Synchronizing Helms Prior to Transfer.......................9B-7
Helm Transfer.............................................................9B-9
Helm Transfer...........................................................9B-12
Throttle Handle Position Adjustment........................9B-12
Helm Transfer
! WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control. The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is
in gear. Helm transfer should only be attempted while both stations are manned. One‑person helm transfer should only be
performed while engine is in neutral.
NOTE: Neutral position is preferred when doing a station transfer. If conditions do not allow the remote control to be placed in the
neutral position, a helm transfer can be done while in gear.
The helm transfer function allows the boat operator to select which helm is in control of engine operation. Pressing the
"TRANSFER" button two times allows engine control to be transferred to a new helm. When a helm transfer is initiated, the control
will automatically start adjusting engine RPM and gear position to match the control handle setting at the new helm. Adjust the
control handles to the desired throttle and gear position.
Once the "TRANSFER" button is pressed, the transfer LED will light up and one beep will sound. Press the "TRANSFER" button
again to complete the helm transformation. When helm transformation is complete, another beep will sound and the transfer LED
will turn off.
Page 9B-7
NOTE: There is a 10 second time frame to complete a helm transfer. If the helm transfer is not completed, the action will be
cancelled and a double beep will sound. Pressing the "TRANSFER" button again will reinitiate a helm transfer.
SYNC
1 LEVER
NEUTRAL
TROLL
THROTTLE
ONLY
DOCK
TRANSFER
- +
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Synchronizing Helms Prior to Transfer
Pressing the "TRANSFER" button allows the boat operator 10 seconds to match up the control handle settings at the new helm
with the handle settings that are at the old (to be inactive) helm. If the handles are not matched, the neutral lights will flash. The
light blinks faster as the handles are nearing match position. Once the light stays on continuously, the handles are matched and
the button can be pressed again to complete the transfer. This completes the transfer process, and gives control to the new station.
If the helm transfer is not completed within 10 seconds, the action will be cancelled.
5. Transfer button ‑ Pressing the "TRANSFER" button allows engine operation to be transferred from a different helm. Refer to
Helm Transfer.
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Helm Transfer
! WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control. The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is
in gear. Helm transfer should only be attempted while both stations are manned. One‑person helm transfer should only be
performed while engine is in neutral.
NOTE: Neutral position is preferred when doing a station transfer. If conditions do not allow the remote control to be placed in the
neutral position, a helm transfer can be done while in gear.
The helm transfer function allows the boat operator to select which helm is in control of engine operation. Pressing the
"TRANSFER" button two times allows engine control to be transferred to a new helm. When a helm transfer is initiated, the control
will automatically start adjusting engine RPM and gear position to match the control handle setting at the new helm. Adjust the
control handles to the desired throttle and gear position.
Once the "TRANSFER" button is pressed, the transfer LED will light up and one beep will sound. Press the "TRANSFER" button
again to complete the helm transformation. When helm transformation is complete, another beep will sound and the transfer LED
will turn off.
NOTE: There is a 10 second time frame to complete a helm transfer. If the helm transfer is not completed, the action will be
cancelled and a double beep will sound. Pressing the "TRANSFER" button again will reinitiate a helm transfer.
SYNC
1 LEVER
NEUTRAL
TROLL
THROTTLE
ONLY
DOCK
TRANSFER
- +
22593
Synchronizing Helms Prior to Transfer
Pressing the "TRANSFER" button allows the boat operator 10 seconds to match up the control handle settings at the new helm
with the handle settings that are at the old (to be inactive) helm. If the handles are not matched, the neutral lights will flash. The
light blinks faster as the handles are nearing match position. Once the light stays on continuously, the handles are matched and
the button can be pressed again to complete the transfer. This completes the transfer process, and gives control to the new station.
If the helm transfer is not completed within 10 seconds, the action will be cancelled.
3. Troll button ‑ Pressing the "TROLL" button activates troll control. The troll control feature allows the boat operator to set the
engine speed for slow speed cruising or maneuvering. To activate, move the control handles into forward detent and press
the button. Use the ‑ or + buttons to decrease or increase speed, up to a maximum of 1000 RPM. If troll control is set at a
desired speed and then shut off, the system remembers the set speed and will return to that speed when re‑engaged. To turn
off the troll control press the "TROLL" button, move the throttle to a different speed, or shift the engine into neutral.
4. Transfer button ‑ Pressing the "TRANSFER" button allows engine operation to be transferred from a different helm. Refer to
Helm Transfer.
5. Dock button ‑ Pressing the "DOCK" button initiates docking mode. Docking mode reduces throttle capacity to approximately
50% of normal throttle. To turn off docking mode, shift the engine into neutral and press the "DOCK" button.
6. Throttle only button ‑ Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM for warm‑up, without shifting the engine into gear. To
engage throttle only, move the control handle into the neutral position. Press the throttle only button and move the control
handle ahead to the forward detent. The horn will sound once and the neutral light will start flashing. The horn will sound twice
when throttle only is engaged. Advance throttle to increase engine RPM. To disengage, return control handle to neutral
position and press the throttle only button. Engine RPM is limited to prevent engine damage.
Helm Transfer
! WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control. The boat operator should never leave the active station while engine is
in gear. Helm transfer should only be attempted while both stations are manned. One‑person helm transfer should only be
performed while engine is in neutral.
NOTE: Neutral position is preferred when doing a station transfer. If conditions do not allow the remote control to be placed in the
neutral position, a helm transfer can be initiated while in gear. The remote control handle (throttle) must be within 5% of the remote
control handle idle position to complete a helm transfer while in gear.
The helm transfer function allows the boat operator to select which helm is in control of engine operation. Pressing the
"TRANSFER" button two times allows engine control to be transferred to a new helm. When a helm transfer is initiated, the control
will automatically start adjusting engine RPM and gear position to match the control handle setting at the new helm. Adjust the
control handles to the desired throttle and gear position.
Once the "TRANSFER" button is pressed, the transfer LED will light up and one beep will sound. Press the "TRANSFER" button
again to complete the helm transformation. When helm transformation is complete, another beep will sound and the transfer LED
will turn off.
NOTE: There is a 10 second time frame to complete a helm transfer. If the helm transfer is not completed, the action will be
cancelled and a double beep will sound. Pressing the "TRANSFER" button again will reinitiate a helm transfer.
SYNC
1 LEVER
NEUTRAL
TROLL
THROTTLE
ONLY
DOCK
TRANSFER
- +
22593
Synchronizing Helms Prior to Transfer
Pressing the "TRANSFER" button allows the boat operator 10 seconds to match up the control handle settings at the new helm
with the handle settings that are at the old (to be inactive) helm. If the handles are not matched, the neutral lights will flash. The
light blinks faster as the handles are nearing match position. Once the light stays on continuously, the handles are matched and
the button can be pressed again to complete the transfer. This completes the transfer process, and gives control to the new station.
If the helm transfer is not completed within 10 seconds, the action will be cancelled.
