Analog Gauge to VesselView conversion - Some odd results to correct

Dude_HimselfDude_Himself Member Posts: 596 ✭✭✭
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The PO converted the gauges to a VV7. First oddity: the OAT is always negative temperature. I can't figure out how to calibrate/reset it.

Also, when I start the engine I get two errors:
  1. Fuel level sender invalid (but I do get fuel level readings) 
  2. 451-25 pitot sensor
Thanks!
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,756 mod
    I'm not sure how it could show negative.  It can't be a sensor problem, or you'd be getting fault codes.  Have you tried updating the VV to the latest version of software?
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  • StodgeStodge Member Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭✭
    The term "conversion" is interesting.  When VV was added to my boat, all the existing connections to the analog gauges were abandoned.  A new smartcrtaft cable was run from the engines to junction boxes, then to the VV.  If they didn't do something similar then I'd expect some odd behavior. 

    I believe there is a special adapter to connect a pitot.  I have the GPS connected via NMEA 0183 instead.  But you may have a pitot sensor that's connected and having an issue.

    I have the cable to connect the fuel tank senders but haven't had time to connect it yet.  It's top of my Spring time projects for next season. 

    2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX

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  • davidbrooksdavidbrooks Member Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭✭
    Not a clue on the negative temp but the other two are "Normal ghost" errors on a lot of Mercruiser engines.  When i connect to my engines to read errors i will always see the same 5 ghost fault codes and those are two of them.  I was told to just ignore when looking at them with a Rhinda.  Is there a way in VV7 to tell it to ignore them?
    It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!
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  • Dude_HimselfDude_Himself Member Posts: 596 ✭✭✭
    davidbrooks said:
    Not a clue on the negative temp but the other two are "Normal ghost" errors on a lot of Mercruiser engines.  When i connect to my engines to read errors i will always see the same 5 ghost fault codes and those are two of them.  I was told to just ignore when looking at them with a Rhinda.  Is there a way in VV7 to tell it to ignore them?
    Awesome, that's what I was looking for. I also have the VV Mobile and can block the codes on my cell phone. I'll have to find a way to block them on the VV.
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  • Dude_HimselfDude_Himself Member Posts: 596 ✭✭✭
    Stodge said:
    The term "conversion" is interesting.  When VV was added to my boat, all the existing connections to the analog gauges were abandoned.  A new smartcrtaft cable was run from the engines to junction boxes, then to the VV.  If they didn't do something similar then I'd expect some odd behavior. 

    I believe there is a special adapter to connect a pitot.  I have the GPS connected via NMEA 0183 instead.  But you may have a pitot sensor that's connected and having an issue.

    I have the cable to connect the fuel tank senders but haven't had time to connect it yet.  It's top of my Spring time projects for next season. 

    I'm using the GPS speed from my XSE GO5. I'll see if I can disonnect the pitot sensor to clear it up.
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,756 mod
    It's probably grumbling because the pitot is disconnected, or it was never there in the first place.  You'd need to reconnect it, or tell VV there's no pitot. 
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  • Dude_HimselfDude_Himself Member Posts: 596 ✭✭✭
    LaRea said:
    It's probably grumbling because the pitot is disconnected, or it was never there in the first place.  You'd need to reconnect it, or tell VV there's no pitot. 
    Well, that's easier said then done. I've spent a lot of time wandering around the VV menus. and I'm an IT guy.
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,026 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What does your dash look like? I have been contemplating upgrading to VV4 and debated on what to leave and what to get rid of. Can you post, or PM me a picture?
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes"
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  • StodgeStodge Member Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭✭


    Had to keep the large gauges for the fuel level.  I hope to have time this Spring to get the fuel sender cable connected to the VV so I could go without them too.  

    2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX

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  • Dude_HimselfDude_Himself Member Posts: 596 ✭✭✭
    Excuse the mess. The compass was leaking. I fixed it, but the first time I went to use the midship cleat my knee knocked it loose again, I haven't figured out what to do there. And I have a GO5 where the GlobalMap3500c is, with the nmea connection to the VV7. When running I use the VV7 for navigation, and the GO5 for engine monitoring.
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  • StodgeStodge Member Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭✭
    Looks Good.  I have the 1st generation VV.  I'd like to upgrade some day, but this one works well.

    2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX

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