Faria Instruments Commander User's Manual
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1. Wiring Connection e Keep electrical and transducer cables away from alternator or other noise generating electrical cables Fuel Flow Signal White Common Shield Szen Fuel Flow DC output positive Black S Black Heat shrink tubing on shield From Tank Installation of the fuel flow transducer The fuel flow transducer is designed for installation in Coast Guard approved s flexible fuel line The transducer MUST be installed AFTER the main fuel filter It should be located well away from any area where it will be effected by excessive heat or vibration from the engine It is preferable to mount the transducer in a vertical position Page 5 Drain all the fuel from the flexible fuel line Cut the fuel line and using the fuel hose attaching clips provided install the transducer so that the FUEL IN side of the transducer connects to the fuel tank Fuel Management Functions Description The Faria Commander Tachometer Fuel Monitor Engine Hourmeter combines the features of several instruments into one unit The LCD displays the information for the other instruments 1 Fuel Flow Displays current fuel usage in Gallons or Liters per hour 2 Fuel Used Displays fuel used since last reset trip fuel meter 3 Total Fuel Used Displays fuel used since last reset total fuel meter 4 Fuel Remaining Displays the fuel remaining since last set based on fuel flow 5 Fuel Level2. Diagnostic mode Diagnostic mode Simple diagnostics can be done with the key on engine off The intent is to aid the service technician in troubleshooting wiring or sensor problems It can also be used to verify a system when there is no engine on the boat In this mode the following assumptions are made 1 The key switch is on 2 There is no tachometer signal the engine is not running 3 When the key switch is turned on the self test will be performed as usual After the self test is completed the technician can ground any sensor input lead The system will immediately display the fault condition associated with that input The audible alarm is not sounded in this mode In the event of a wiring error it would be possible for multiple inputs to be grounded In that case the unit will display the multiple messages Page 11 Ambient Air and Water Temperature Description The Faria Commander Tachometer Water Air Temperature Fuel Level Engine Hourmeter combines the features of several instruments into one unit The LCD displays the information for the other instruments 1 Water Temperature Displays the current water temperature 2 Ambient Air Temperature Displays shows current air temperature 3 Fuel Level Displays fuel level in fuel tank based on level sender in percent 4 Engine Hours Displays the number of hours the engine has been run Water Temperature The Water Tempera
3. Displays fuel level in fuel tank based on level sender in percent 6 Engine Hours Displays the number of hours the engine has been run Fuel Flow The Fuel Flow display shows current fuel consumption in gallons per hour G or liters per hour L The fuel flow sensor can be calibrated if necessary using the Fuel Used settings menu see Fuel Used description below The units displayed may be changed using the submenu Pressing and holding the Mode button causes the display to change to the UNITS submenu see Figure 1 M Mode Button Fuel Flow UNITS Menu Pressing the Up and Down buttons will change the setting between GH and LH Down Up Button Button Fuel Used The Fuel Used display shows the amount of fuel used since the gauge was reset The display is based on the fuel flow system and therefore filling the fuel tank will not disturb the reading The Fuel Used gauge may be reset to zero and the Fuel Used and Fuel Flow system calibrated using the sub menus Pressing and holding the Mode button Page 6 causes the display to change to the settings submenu see Figure 1 Mode Button Fuel Used Settings Menu There are two items in the Fuel Used Settings Menu Reset and Fuel Calibration Briefly pressing the Mode button cycles through the menu items The microprocessor will automatically record the new settings as you adjust
4. The Mode button is used to change the function of the LCD display and to access sub menus and adjustable settings The Up and Down buttons are used to modify the settings In normal operation mode pressing the Mode button quickly causes the display to cycle between the different instrument displays Pressing and holding the Mode button causes the display to change to the settings sub menus see Figure 1 When the settings menus have been selected pressing the Mode button quickly causes the display to cycle through the setting options Within each setting selection pressing the Up and Down buttons causes the affected setting to change Note The microprocessor will automatically record the new settings as you adjust them When in a setting menu pressing and holding the Mode button returns to the main function The Tachometer and Fuel Level functions have several values that can be adjusted to match your installed equipment These rarely used settings are changed in the Set Up Mode see Set Up Menu guide below Operation Lighting In normal operating mode the instrument lighting can be adjusted by pressing the Up and Down buttons Down Up Button Button Tachometer The tachometer is a digital instrument with the appearance of an analog instrument The tachometer is preset at the factory for an eight cylinder engine and a 6000 RPM dial The settin
5. Ground Fuel Flow Transducer Ground Fuel Flow Transducer Page 19 Copyright 2004 by the Thomas G Faria Corporation Uncasville CT No part of this publication may by reproduced in any form in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise without the prior written permission of the company Faria is the trademark of the Thomas G Faria Corporation SystemCheck Evinrude Johnson and Bomardier are trademarks of Bombardier Motor Corporation of America
6. INSTRUMENTS Wu Z cc lt Commander Tachometer Engine Hourmeter Owner s Manual e Analog Tachometer Digitally displays e Hours Engine Has Been Run e Fuel Level o Other Features if Available e Fuel Management Fuel Flow in GPH or LPH Total or Trip Fuel Used Low Fuel Alarm Calculates Fuel Remaining In Tank e SystemCheck with Fuel Management or e Ambient Air Water Temperature IS0128 1SO128E ECR 4851 08 04 Installation Smaller Connector Larger Connector Operations Lighting Tachometer Engine Running Only Hourmeter Fuel Level Other Features Set Up Mode Tachometer Selection Fuel Management Installation guide Fuel Flow Transducer Fuel Flow Units per Hour selection Fuel Used Reset Calibrate Total Fuel Used Reset Fuel Remaining Adjust Fuel Remaining Fuel Remaining Alarm Fuel Level Bombardier SystemCheck Discription Engine Temperature Oil Level Oil Flow Four Stroke engine Two Stroke engine Check Engine Operating Modes Self Test Normal Mode Diagnostic Mode Ambient Air and Water Temperature Discription Water Temperature Air Temperature Figure 1 Fuel Management LCD Display Modes Figure 2 Air Water LCD Display Modes Figure 3 Tachometer Set Up Table 1 Tachometer Selecion Table Table 2 Fuel Sender Selection Table HN0355 Larger connection Air Water Temp Wire Diagram HN0356 Smaller Socket Connection Wire Diagram HN0354 Larger connection Fuel Management Wire Diagram HN0358 SystemCheck Wir
7. alculation Pressing the Up or Down buttons will change the Fuel Remaining Alarm setting Down Up Button Button Fuel Level The Fuel Level display shows the amount of fuel in the fuel tank in percent of full PC The indication is based on the fuel level sender in the tank and operates similarly to a normal fuel gauge There are no adjustments to this reading Fuel Management LCD Display Modes Quick Total Fuel Used Figure 1 Page 9 Quick Fane Fuel Level Sender Bombardier SystemCheck Description The Bombardier SystemCheck is a system that monitors Evinrude and Johnson outboard engine sensors providing clear audible and visual indications whenever a fault occurs The system monitors engine temperature oil level oil flow oil pressure and fuel restriction In addition the ECM Engine Control Module can activate a warning indication Not all sensors are present on all engines For information about the wiring of the Commander to the SystemCheck harness can be found on HNO358 in this manual Engine Temperature The displayed warning is ENG HOT Oil level The sensor is a mechanical float switch in the 2 cycle oil reservoir The displayed warning is LO OIL Oil Flow Four stroke engine An oil pressure switch is used Two stroke engine An oil flow sensor is used to detect oil flow out of the oil injection system The warning will be d
8. d fuel level sender To access the Setup Mode press and hold both the Up and Down buttons while turning on the instrument Down Up Button Button The display will shows Briefly pressing the Mode button will cycle through the menu items Mode Button The Up and Down buttons are used to modify the settings Down Up Button Button The microprocessor will automatically record the new settings as you change them Pressing and holding the Mode button sets the instrument to normal operation Mode Button Tachometer Selection Refer to Figure 3 and Table 1 for an explanation of each of the tachometer selections T SCALE The TAC 1 TAC 7 settings are normal engine tachometer settings based on different engine options found on most boats Using Up and Down buttons adjust the setting to match the engine in the boat as shown in Figure 3 Down Up Button Button The TAC 8TH setting is normally used on diesel engines with a magnetic pick up measuring the number of teeth on the flywheel of the engine When this option is TEETH selected the submenu is available Using the Up and Down buttons adjust the number shown in the TEETH display until the number matches the published number of flywheel teeth for the engine Down Up Button Button The TAC 9VA setting is normally used when a belt driven alternator supp
9. e Diagram Page 1 Page 1 Page 2 Page 2 Page 2 Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 6 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 10 Page 10 Page 10 Page 10 Page 10 Page 10 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 12 Page 12 Page 9 Page 12 Page 14 Page 15 Page 15 Page 13 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 19 Index Used for all splices yom Heat Shrink Tube red or blue Metal Butt Connector red or blue Used for all splices Larger Socket A awe Smaller Connector Socket Note For wiring diagram for the Small Connector Plug see HN0356 SystemCheck HN0358 or HN0355 for Temperature senders Connector N UA A 3 3 8 Note For wiring diagram for the Large Connector Plug see HN0354 SystemCheck HN0358 or HN0355 for Temperature senders HN0372 for 5 inch Commanders Large S Plug A dia This manual for 4 or 5 inch Commanders with 1 Tach Hour Fuel Flow 2 Tach Hour SystemCheck Fuel Flow 3 Tach Hour Ambient Air Water Temperature Installation CAUTION Disconnect the battery during installation Tighten nuts on the backclamp only slightly more than you can tighten with your fingers Six inch pounds of torque are sufficient Over tightening could result in damage to the instrument and may void your warranty 1 Cut a 3 3 8 diameter hole in the das
10. g for the tachometer can be changed in the Set Up menu see below A microprocessor controlled stepper motor moves the pointer to display engine revolutions per minute using a linear dial Engine Running Only Hourmeter The Engine Hours display shows the number of hours the engine has been operated Hr The reading is based on a signal being received at the tachometer input to indicate that the engine is running Fuel Level The Fuel Level display shows the amount Page 2 of fuel in the fuel tank in percent of full PC The indication is based on the fuel level sender in the tank and operates similarly to a normal fuel gauge There are no adjustments to this reading Note For proper operation no additional fuel gauges may be connected to the fuel level sender Other Features The Commander can have special features programmed in it at the Factory 1 Fuel Management which includes Fuel Flow Fuel Used Total Fuel Used and Fuel Remaining 2 Ambient Air and Water Temperature This manual covers both Refer to your boats owners manual for which feature have been installed Page 3 Setup Mode Tachometer settings and the fuel level sender type can be changed using the Setup Mode see Figure 2 Table 1 and Table 2 Use this option only if you have reason to believe that your settings are wrong Setting an incorrect value in these menus can result in extremely inaccurate performance of the tachometer an
11. g to match dial Flashes KOM WOT Screen shows Default US SILL 8 pa a uc r Let LM then shows current fuel V changes sensor selection sender selection Figure 3 Tachometer Selection Table TAC 1 Two pulses per rev 4 cylinder 4 cycle gas engine TAC 2 Three pulses per rev 6 cylinder 4 cycle gas engine TAC 3 Four pulses per rev 8 cylinder 4 cycle gas engine TAC 4 Five pulses per rev 10 pole alternator on outboard engine TAC 5 Six pulses per rev 12 pole alternator on outboard engine TAC 6 Eight pulses per rev Not Used TAC 7 Ten pulses per rev 20 pole alternator on outboard engine TAC 8 TH Two to Two Hundred Fifty pulses per rev TAC 9 VA Match reference calibration digital or mechanical tachometer Table 1 Fuel Sender Selection Table US Standard United States fuel sender 240 33 Ohms EU Standard European fuel sender 10 180 Ohms Table 2 Page 15 Harness HN0356 Small Connector To Commander Small Plugcnoos2 Purple 12 Ignition Power 12 Ignition Power Ground Tachometer Input ECR 1903 12 21 01 Shrink Tubing or Wrap Purple Gray Ignition Tach Signal Black Ground Page 16 Harness HN0354 Large Connector To Commander Large Plug cnoos2 Fuel Flow Power Sender Grounds Fuel Flow Signal Fuel Tank Level ECR 1903 12 21 01 Shrink T
12. h and mount the gauge with the backclamp supplied Follow the enclosed instructions for installing the sender Once the sender is installed and you have run the cables to the Commander connect the wires from the sender to the corresponding Small or Large connectors as illustrated using the butt connectors supplied The butt connectors have a heat activated waterproofing Once the butt connections have been crimped slowly apply heat with a heat gun until you see sealant coming Page 1 out of the connector ends It is recommended to wrap the connections together with electrical tape for further protection 2 Small Connector Socket Tachometer with Fuel Flow Follow the wiring diagram at the end of this manual for wiring connections HNO356 SystemCheck connections can be found on HNO358 Tachometer with Ambient Air and Water Temperature Follow the wiring diagram at the end of this manual for wiring connections HNO355 3 Large Connector Socket Tachometer with Fuel Flow Follow the wiring diagram at the end of this manual for wiring connections HN0354 SystemCheck connections can be found on HN0358 Tachometer with Ambient Air and Water Temperature Follow the wiring diagram at the end of this manual for wiring connections HN0355 or HN0372 for 5 inch Commanders Description The Commander has three push buttons Mode Button Down Up Button Button These buttons control the modes of operation
13. is based on your manually entered information see Adjust Fuel Remaining below and the accumulated Fuel Flow data since the gauge was adjusted This information is not obtained from the fuel sender in the fuel tank and therefore is not affected by the boats position or angle as the fuel sender may be There is an alarm which may be set to warn of a low fuel condition The amount of Fuel Remaining and the Fuel Remaining Alarm may be adjusted using the submenu Pressing and holding the Mode button causes the display to change to the settings submenu see Figure 1 Mode Button Fuel Remaining Settings Menu There are two items in the Fuel Remaining Settings Menu Adjust Fuel Remaining and Fuel Remaining Alarm Briefly pressing the Mode button cycles through the menu items Mode Button The microprocessor will automatically record the new settings a you adjust them Adjust Fuel Remaining When you fill the fuel tank or add fuel you make a reasonable or exact estimate of the amount of fuel you have Using this menu item you can enter adjust the amount of fuel remaining to your known or estimated amount Pressing the Up or Down buttons will change the indicated Fuel Remaining Down Up Button Button Fuel Remaining Alarm Page 8 This alarm may be set to warn you when there is only a certain amount of fuel remaining according to the Fuel Flow usage c
14. isplayed as NO OIL Check Engine For fuel injected engines the EMU generates the warning based on several fault conditions For non injected V6 outboard engines a vacuum sensor is fitted in the fuel line This is used to detect a blocked fuel line or fuel filter Non injected engines without the vacuum sensor will not display this function The warning will be displayed as CHK ENG Operating Modes There are three operating modes for SystemCheck systems self test normal and diagnostic Self test On power up key on a limited self test is performed to inform the operator that the system is active The test activates the audible alarm and all warning messages During the self test the audible alarm sounds for 1 4 second At the same time the unit begins displaying all of the warning messages Each warning message is displayed for 1 second When all four messages have been displayed the self test is complete Normal mode This mode occurs when two conditions are met The self test must be complete and the engine must be running in excess of 200 R PM In this mode any fault detected will result in an audible and visual alarm Both will commence simultaneously The audible alarm will sound for 10 seconds The visual warning will be displayed for as long as the fault conditions exist Page 10 If the engine stops running but the key switch remains on the unit will automatically go to
15. lies the tachometer signal OR when no other method of selecting the tachometer mode gives correct readings A digital or mechanical reference tachometer is needed to use this option When this option is selected the VARIABL submenu is available Connect the reference tachometer as required Operate the engine at a convenient RPM as high as can be safely maintained Using the Up and Down buttons adjust the number shown in the display to match the reference tachometer Down Up Button Button The tachometer pointer should also match the reference tachometer SENDER Allows you to set the type of sender you are using See Figure 3 Set up is now complete Page 4 Installation Guide for the fuel flow transducer IMPORTANT Always install the Fuel Flow Transducer AFTER the primary filter The primary filter must be a good quality water separator type with a minimum filtration of 30 microns or better 10 or 2 micron The lower the micron rating the finer the filtration Failure to provide this level of filtration protection will result in inaccurate readings or total failure or damage to the transducer If there is not a suitable length of hose after the primary filter an in line filter 30 micron or better should be fitted before the Fuel Flow transducer Damage due to insufficient filtration is not covered by warranty If in doubt please consult your local Marine dealer for advice prior to installation
16. range of the tachometer to match the dial on the instrument Using the Up and Down buttons adjust the setting to match the maximum reading on the tachometer dial 4000 6000 or 7000 RPM Fuel Level Sender Selection Refer to Figure 3 and Table 2 for an explanation of each of the fuel level sender selections Using the Up and Down buttons adjust the setting to match the fuel level sender installed in the fuel tank Set Up Mode Enter Setup Mode Press both the buttons while turning on instrument To exit the setup mode press and hold the Set Up start screen Screen shows shows that setup mode WEC TIY has been entered A AIL a A Screen shows Default TAC3 Thr l T E Tor T then shows current Tach ii f IL 4 i tL H i H i Tor a Tore selection l H A d l HE Lk TH r 8 j f Tora Tort Orth 7 rth f TOL TI Screen shows Number of teeth pulses per rev FR D adjusts teeth pulses per rev then shows current number of teeth pulses TOY Th per rev if HI D vn was selected Screen shows H TT Flashes HU 4 H L Measured RPM and Se shows current adjusts Pointer RPM shown to RPMif TH HUN U Jh 4 match displayed calibration was selected reference Page 14 Ion T Prmr Screen shows Default 6K Flash T CID ashes Fame be Uu Cu TW then shows current gt ID Div In tachometer scale adjusts Tachometer full scale selection readin
17. them Mode Button Reset Pressing the Up and Down button resets the Fuel Used gauge to zero Down Up Button Button Calibration If you know exactly how much fuel you have used since the Fuel Used gauge was reset you can adjust the amount and therefore the Fuel Flow sensor calibration in this setting menu Pressing the Up or Down buttons changes the amount of fuel used display Page 7 Down Up Button Button When the displayed quantity matches the amount of fuel you know you have used calibration is complete Total Fuel Used The Total Fuel Used display shows the amount of fuel used since the Total Fuel Used gauge was reset This gauge is useful for keeping track of fuel usage over a longer period of time or distance than the Fuel Used gauge The display is based on the fuel flow system and therefore filling the fuel tank will not disturb the reading The Total Fuel Used gauge may be reset to zero using the submenu Pressing and holding the Mode button causes the display to change to the settings submenu see Figure 1 Mode Button Total Fuel Used Settings Menu There is one item in the Fuel Used Settings Menu Reset Reset Pressing the Up or Down button resets the Total Fuel Used gauge to zero Down Up Button Fuel Remaining The Fuel Remaining display shows the amount of fuel remaining in G or L This display
18. ture display shows current water temperature based on a Faria supplied temperature probe The probe must be mounted so as to always be submerged to the depth desired There are no adjustments for this function Air Temperature The Air Temperature display shows current air temperature based on a Faria supplied temperature probe Page 12 The probe must be mounted so as to be exposed to free air but preferably not in direct sunlight There are no adjustments for this function Fuel Level See description above LCD Display Modes Quick Dress d Water Engine Temp Hours A v Ambient Fuel Air Temp Level Figure 2 Harness HN0355 HN372 Large Connector Air Water Temp HN0355 4 inch Commanders Air Temperature Ground Water Temperature Fuel Tank Sensor ECR 1903 12 21 01 HN0372 5 inch Commanders Same as above Add the following Not Used ene Shrink Tubing or Wrap Pink ee Fuel Tank Level Black Black mg mme Ad Sensor Ground White mem Water Air Temp Sensor Signal Temp Sensor Black i ack Black Sensor signal signal Sensor Ground Red White ne _ hae Page 13 Sensor Signal Tachometer Full Scale Selection Refer to Figure 3 for an explanation of each of the tachometer full scale selections This is normally a factory setting that needs no adjustment The setting adjusts the full scale operating
19. ubing or Wrap Fuel Level Tank Sender Ground Fuel Flow Transducer White White Sender Signal mmm wl Green Shield Sender Ground EE Fee Red Black Sender Power Page 17 Harness HN0358 Small Connector SystemCheck adaptor Small connector cnoosz To Small C Purple 14 Ignition onnector Tan Orange Check Engine Socket Black Ground TE Gray Tachometer Signal ECR 2275 4 15 02 A c SystemCheck Harness Not Used aaa Tan Orange Tan Ce e Tan Black a i Tan Yellow 0 On CO SystemCheck Harness Deutsch Connector Purple 14 vDC Ignition Black Ground Gray Tachometer Signal Tan Yellow No Oil Sensor Tan Black Low Oil Sensor Tan Over Temperature Tan Orange _ Lo Oil Sensor Not Used ECR 2275 4 15 02 Page 18 Harness HN0358 Large connector SystemCheck Large connector cnoos3 To Large Pin A Red Fuel Transducer Power Con nector Pin B Tan Over Temperature Socket Pin C White Fuel Transducer Signal Pin D Pink Fuel Tank Level Je Pin E Tan Black Low Oil Sensor m a Pin F Tan Yellow No Oil Sensor ECR 2275 4 15 02 n LE Tan Over Temperature Tan Black Lo Oil Sensor Tan Yellow No Oil Sensor D i Fuel Flow Transducer Power White White Fuel Flow Transducer Signal Pink Shield Fuel Tank Level eng m Boat
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