Categories
- All Categories
- 15 Non-Rinker Boats
- 2.9K General Boating Discussions
- 294 Rinker Custom Projects
- 136 Trailer & Trailering Discussions
- 473 Generator Discussions
- 172 Rinker Photo Gallery
- 364 Rinker Sport Boat Forum
- 3.9K Rinker Express Cruisers Forum
- 1.2K Engine Discussions
- 1.2K Electrical Discussions
- 662 Rinker Support Q&A
- 595 Rinker Marketplace & Classifieds
- 67 Rinker News & Updates
- 102 RBO Forum Archives
- 175 Region-Specific Questions
- 31 Canada
- 136 United States
Comments
I have the second group of 10 testers listed out. I expect to ship that group of modules out the week of Sep 6th (after Labor Day) IF the first group provides good feedback. IF you have questions that can't get resolved through the forum, feel free to email me and I will asnswer as I get to them (and feel free to post back on the forum what each of you learn along the way).
A few tidbits from the call today:
- IF you install the module on the engine (applicable to single engine vessels only), you must place a termination resistor in the extra Y hanging off the harness (typically need one at each end of the SmartCraft network but if this is the only device on your SmartCraft network, then it should work with just a single resistor, will not work without one). The huge majority of engines have that yellow 10 pin termination resistor on the engine harness where you need to plug the VesselView Mobile module in, only hte very earliest engines had weather caps in place of that termination resistor
- For fuel management info - you do not require a SmartCraft fuel level harness, we look at the fuel used by recording the length of time the injectors are open and accumulating that volume. As long as you tell us when you add fuel and how much, your app fuel management will be more accurate than any other fuel level indication (analog or SmartCraft). That being said, IF you do have SmartCraft instruments, highly recomend using the tank levels available on the engines (you will need the specific boat harness for your engine) in addition to the app jsut becasue the SmartCraft data set to your gauge or display makes better sense when you have that info available.
- Finally, for those of you with dual engine applications (the majority I think), you will need to get a Mercury dealer to change your port engine CityID from STBD to PORT when you get your SmartCraft network installed (which is really easy, as long as you have the right parts for your application - easiest thing to do is tell you dealer what you are trying to do and order parts through him). First and foremost, you need to determine if your helm harnessing is using the Mercury 14 pin data cables (our current architecture) - if so, then adding in the necessary parts is very straight forward; two junction boxes, a 2 pin CAN link (pull the blue CAN P termination resistors and install the link between port and stbd sides at the helm) and a dual engine instrument adapter (you could go with just a single junction box and omit the dual engine isntrument adapter but just realize you always need that side's key on to get the module to turn on). IF you have the older 10 pin engine plug (prior to our 14 pin architecture), then you would run blue data cables from the engines to the helm and use a 10 pin CAN link between junction boxes in place of the 2 pin CAN link mentioned above. We have numerous versions and lengths of the blue data cables, you want the ones with a single termination resistor (the bright yellow band on one end) which needs to be at the engine end (terminate at the furthest ends of the network and in the case of a dual engien application, that is the engines).
There is always a boat application that doesn't fit the norm but if you can't get it resolved, email me and we'll figure it out. Appreciate everyone's assistance with the beta testing and am very much looking forward to all your feedback (electronic surveys going out very soon, that is the primary path to provide feedback OR you can send to my email address or the one listed in the beta sign up process). The sky is the limit on the feedback, just realize this is only a BT module and is only on when your engine key(s) are on, so telematics in the normal sense are not possible at this level of hardware. The primary target for this hardware is the 40-150 HP singel engine application with analog gauges BUT we do know there will be a large number of folks that will want it regardless of what gauge or display set they may already have on board.Finally, for those of you who did not make the beta test list, I can tell you we are planning to try to release this for ship/sale Oct 31st (depending on how well the beta testing goes) in time for the Christmas season at an MSRP of $275. We plan to be able to make the module available for purchase through the app as well as your Mercury Marine dealer. Stay safe and have fun!
Wally
2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
Go Steelers!!!
IF you are having any technical difficulties or just aren't getting the response(s) you expected (like not getting the app invite in a timely manner after signing up), please submit your issues to support.vvm@mercmarine.com and we will get it addressed. Anyone who has not recieved the app invite by now please send an email immediately to this email address. Thanks!
Wally
Great Bluetooth signal up at the dash with both my S6 edge plus and my Nexus 7 (2013) tablet. The response is impressive, there is no perceivable lag in the response of the readings. The Nexus 7 is a little slower to connect, but not horrible.. just not "instant" like my S6. It is older and doesn't have Bluetooth 4.0 so that probably explains it. If I didn't have my S6 to compare I would think its normal.
I am unable to find any pressures (oil, coolant, etc), nor can I find fuel flow rate in the app. I can see RPM, coolant temp, voltage, speed. Related to fuel, there is an "average MPG", time till empty, miles till empty, gallons left and I think one more thing, but no flow rate.. or "real time" MPG or GPH. Might be worth having.
So far so good though... I'm going out tomorrow and will look some more. Used the "map" for a minute too.. couldn't find the entry to a channel.. it was basic, but nice to have in the same app. OK.. more later. -=Mike G.
2014 Rinker 260EC
App says no engine found and the smart craft led is not lit on the module
It it could be that yours is what this one looks like if you remove the yellow bar:clip from the end and I have no idea what if anything that does. All I did was remove that plug from the motor, plug in the new plug from the harness and then put the terminator plug I took off the motor in the open end of the harness from the module.
Go Steelers!!!
@skennelly mine looks the same and I don't have a Yellow cap. The cap that was on the CAN line harness looks exactly like the cap that comes on the Bluetooth harness, pic below. I am getting the Bluetooth light and but the Smartcraft light isn't turning on. I'm not even picking up the Bluetooth signal on phone or iPad.
Looks like I need to order one. Was it just lost at some point?
06 Rinker 270
I had no problem connecting to the bluetooth. But the smartcraft isn't on for me either.
@skennelly i got Bluetooth to connect. Mine scans and the days "error no engine found". I am hoping that is due to the terminator plug.
06 Rinker 270