SMARTCRAFT CONNECT GATEWAY INSTALLATION MANUAL
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2. Connect the module NMEA 2000 harness connector to the NMEA 2000 network. A NMEA 2000 extension may be
required to reach the NMEA 2000 backbone.
a - 120‑ohm termination resistor
b - Chartplotter
c - SmartCraft CONNECT module
d - NMEA 2000 fused power source
e - SmartCraft junction box
On‑Engine Mounting Guidelines
Mounting Requirements
NOTE: The 10‑pin on‑engine terminator must be removed from the engine harness before installation of this module.
• The SmartCraft CONNECT module must be mounted in a location that allows for connection to the 10‑pin connector on
the engine harness. No additional 10‑pin harnessing may be used in the installation of this product.
• All routing must adhere to harness installation bend parameter specifications. The minimum bend radius of any portion of
the harness must be no less than 13 mm (0.5 in.).
• Two cable ties to secure the SmartCraft CONNECT module must be used to prevent unwanted movement during normal
operation of the propulsion package.
•
The following locations must be avoided when installing the SmartCraft CONNECT module.
• Any location which can be exposed to water
• Any location that is subject to high heat during operation of the power package
• Near Ignition coils
• Near spark plug wires
• Near shift/throttle cables
• Where harnessing could contact belts
• Secured to fuel lines
Module Configuration
IMPORTANT: Module configuration must be completed by a Mercury authorized dealer or boatbuilder. The SmartCraft
Manager app is licensed to the dealer or boatbuilder.
IMPORTANT: For configuration of the SmartCraft CONNECT Module, a mobile device and a Wi‑Fi connection with access to
the internet is required.
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