Copyright 2003 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.

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Commander

™

Tachometer/ Engine Hourmeter

Owner’s Manual

Analog Tachometer

Digitally displays

Hours Engine Has Been Run

Fuel Level

Other Features if Available:

Fuel Flow in GPH or LPH

Total or Trip Fuel Used

Low Fuel Alarm

Calculates Fuel Remaining In Tank

SystemCheck® with Fuel Management or

Ambient Air/ Water Temperature

IS0128

ISO128C ECR#3220 01/03

Harness HN0358

Small Connector

SystemCheck® adaptor

Small connector

(CN0082)

To Small

Connector

Socket

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Pin A Purple +14 Ignition

Pin B Tan/Orange Check Engine

Pin C Black Ground

Pin D Gray Tachometer Signal

ECR 2275 4/15/02

Purple

Black

Gray

Tan/Yellow

1

2

3

4

3

4

1

2

6

5

8

7

8

7

6

5

Not Used

Tan/Orange

Tan

Tan/Black

SystemCheck® Harness Deutsch Connector

Pin 1 Purple

Pin 2 Black

+14 vDC Ignition

Ground

Pin 3 Gray Tachometer Signal

Pin 4 Tan/Yellow No Oil Sensor

Pin 5 Tan/Black

Pin 6 Tan

Low Oil Sensor

Over Temperature

Pin 7 Tan/Orange Lo Oil Sensor

Pin 8 Not Used

ECR 2275 4/15/02

SystemCheck®

Harness

Installation

Smaller Connector

Larger Connector

Operations

Lighting

Tachometer

Engine Running Only Hourmeter

Fuel Level

Other Features

Set-Up Mode

Tachometer Selection

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Page 3

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Page 4

Installation guide (Fuel Flow Transducer)

Fuel Flow

Units per Hour selection

Fuel Used

Reset

Calibrate

Total Fuel Used

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Page 6

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Reset

Fuel Remaining

Adjust Fuel Remaining

Fuel Remaining Alarm

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Page 9 Fuel Level

Bombardier® SystemCheck®

Discription Page

Four Stroke engine

Two Stroke engine

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Discription Page

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 Wire Diagram

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Index

Used for all splices.

Wires

Heat Shrink Tube

(red or blue)

Metal Butt Connector

(red or blue).

Used for all splices.

Small

Plug

Larger

Connector

Socket

Smaller

Connector

Socket

Large

Plug

Note: For wiring diagram for the

Large Connector

Plug see HN0354

SystemCheck HN0358 or HN0355 for

Temperature senders.

Note: For wiring diagram for the

Small Connector

Plug see HN0356

SystemCheck HN0358 or HN0355 for Temperature senders.

This manual for 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.

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.

HN0356.

SystemCheck® connections can be found on HN0358.

Tachometer with Ambient Air and

Water Temperature.

1. Cut a 3-3/8” diameter hole in the dash 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

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Follow the wiring diagram at the end of this manual for wiring connections.

HN0355.

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.

Harness HN0354

Large Connector

To Commander

Large Plug

(CN0082)

Pin A Red Fuel Flow Power

Pin B Green Sender Grounds

Pin C White Fuel Flow Signal

Pin D Pink Fuel Tank Level

ECR 1903 12/21/01

Shrink Tubing or Wrap

White White

(Sender Signal)

Green Shield

(Sender Ground)

Red Black

(Sender Power)

Pink

(Fuel Level)

Green

(Tank Sender Ground)

Fuel Flow Transducer

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Harness HN0356

Small Connector

To Commander

Small Plug

(CN0082)

Pin A Purple +12 Ignition Power

Pin B Purple +12 Ignition Power

Pin C Black Ground

Pin D Gray Tachometer Input

ECR 1903 12/21/01

Purple

(Ignition)

Black

(Ground)

Gray

(Tach Signal)

Shrink Tubing or Wrap

Description

The Commander has three push buttons;

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Operation

Lighting

In normal operating mode the instrument lighting can be adjusted by pressing the

“Up” and “Down” buttons.

Mode

Button

Down

Button

Up

Button

Down

Button

Up

Button

These buttons control the modes of operation. 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.

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 setting for the tachometer can be changed in the Set-Up menu (see below).

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.

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.

Units are displayed as:

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).

Fuel Level

The Fuel Level display shows the amount

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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.

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 and fuel level sender.

Other Features

The Commander can have special features programmed in it at the Factory.

To access the Setup Mode, press and hold both the “Up” and “Down” buttons while turning on the instrument.

1) Fuel Management which includes, Fuel

Flow, Fuel Used, Total Fuel Used, and Fuel

Remaining.

2) Ambient Air and Water Temperature.

Down

Button

The display will shows,

This manual covers both. Refer to your boats owners manual for which feature have been installed.

Up

Button

Briefly pressing the “Mode” button will cycle through the menu items.

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Mode

Button

The “Up” and “Down” buttons are used to modify the settings.

Flashes then shows current tachometer scale selection.

Flashes then shows current fuel sender selection.

Screen shows:

Default = 6K

adjusts Tachometer full scale reading to match dial.

Screen shows:

Default = US

changes sensor selection

Figure 3

Tachometer Selection Table

TAC 1

TAC 2

TAC 3

TAC 4

TAC 5

TAC 6

TAC 7

TAC 8 TH

TAC 9 VA

Table 1

Two pulses per rev. (4 cylinder, 4 cycle gas engine)

Three pulses per rev. (6 cylinder, 4 cycle gas engine)

Four pulses per rev. (8 cylinder, 4 cycle gas engine)

Five pulses per rev. (10 pole alternator on outboard engine)

Six pulses per rev. (12 pole alternator on outboard engine)

Eight pulses per rev. (Not Used)

Ten pulses per rev. (20 pole alternator on outboard engine)

Two to Two Hundred Fifty pulses per rev.

Match reference calibration digital or mechanical tachometer

Down

Button

Up

Button

The microprocessor will automatically record the new settings as you change them.

Fuel Sender Selection Table

US

EU

Standard United States fuel sender ( 240 – 33 Ohms )

Standard European fuel sender ( 10 – 180 Ohms )

Table 2

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Tachometer Full Scale Selection

Refer to Figure 3 for an explanation of each of the tachometer full scale selections.

Set-Up Mode

Enter Setup Mode:

Press both the

Pressing and holding the “Mode” button sets the instrument to normal operation.

This is normally a factory setting that needs no adjustment. The setting adjusts the “full scale” operating 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.

M

Mode

Button

Tachometer Selection

Refer to Figure 3 and Table 1 for an explanation of each of the tachometer selections.

buttons while turning on instrument.

.

The “TAC 9VA” setting is normally used when a belt driven alternator supplies 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.

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.

Connect the reference tachometer as required. Operate the engine at a convenient RPM as high as can be safely maintained.

Set-Up start screen , shows that setup mode has been entered.

Screen shows:

Down

Button

Up

Button

Using the “Up” and “Down” buttons, adjust the number shown in the display to match the reference tachometer.

Flashes then shows current Tach selection.

Flashes then shows current number of teeth (pulses) per rev. if was selected.

Flashes and then shows current

RPM if was selected.

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Screen shows:

Default = TAC3

Screen shows:

Number of teeth (pulses) per rev

adjusts teeth (pulses) per rev

Screen shows:

Measured RPM

adjusts Pointer RPM shown to match displayed calibration reference

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 selected, the “TEETH” submenu is available.

Down

Button

Up

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.

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.

Set up is now complete.

Down

Button

Up

Button

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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.

Wiring Connection

Keep electrical and transducer cables away from alternator or other noise generating electrical cables.

Fuel Flow

Signal (White)

Fuel Flow DC output positive (Black)

Common

Shield

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

3

/

8

“ 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.

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.

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Harness HN0355

Large Connector

Air/Water Temp.

Large Plug

(CN0082)

Pin A Red

Pin B Black

Pin C White

Pin D Pink

Air Temperature

Ground

Water Temperature

Fuel Tank Sensor

ECR 1903 12/21/01

Shrink Tubing or Wrap

Pink

(Fuel Tank Level)

Black

Black

White

(Sensor Ground)

White

(Sensor Signal

Black

Black

(Sensor Ground)

Red

White

Water

Temp.

Sensor signal

(Sensor Signal

Air Temp.

Sensor signal

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Ambient Air and Water

Temperature

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.

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:

Fuel Level

See description above.

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.

LCD Display Modes

Quick

Press

M

Water Temperature

Water

Temp.

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:

Fuel Flow “UNITS” Menu

Pressing the “Up” and “Down” buttons will change the setting between GH and LH.

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 Level - 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.

Down

Button

Up

Button

Fuel Flow

Fuel Used

The Fuel Used display shows the amount of fuel used since the gauge was reset.

The Water Temperature 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

Ambient

Air Temp.

The Air Temperature display shows current air temperature based on a Faria supplied temperature probe.

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Figure 2

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).

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.

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Mode

Button

Pressing and holding the “Mode” button

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causes the display to change to the

“settings” submenu (see Figure 1).

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Mode

Button

Down

Button

Up

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 them.

When the displayed quantity matches the amount of fuel you know you have used, calibration is complete.

Total Fuel Used

M

Mode

Button

Reset

The Total Fuel Used display shows the amount of fuel used since the Total Fuel

Used gauge was reset.

Pressing the “Up” and “Down” button resets the Fuel Used gauge to zero.

Down

Button

Calibration

Up

Button

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).

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.

M

Mode

Button

Total Fuel Used “Settings” Menu

There is one item in the Fuel Used

“Settings” Menu; Reset.

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This page left blank intentionally.

If the engine stops running, but the key switch remains on, the unit will automatically go to “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.

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Reset

Pressing the “Up” or “Down” button resets the Total Fuel Used gauge to zero.

Down

Button

Fuel Remaining

Up

Button

M

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.

M

Mode

Button

The microprocessor will automatically record the new settings a you adjust them.

Adjust Fuel Remaining

The Fuel Remaining display shows the amount of fuel remaining in G or L.

This display 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.

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

Button

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).

Fuel Remaining Alarm

Up

Button

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This alarm may be set to warn you when there is only a certain amount of fuel remaining according to the Fuel Flow usage calculation. Pressing the “Up” or

“Down” buttons will change the Fuel

Remaining Alarm setting.

Fuel Level

Down

Button

Up

Button

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

Press

M

Quick

Press

M

Hold

M

Quick

Press

M

Hold

M

Quick

Press

M

Quick

Press

M

Hold

M

Figure 1

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Quick

Press

M

Hold

M

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.

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. (Noninjected engines without the vacuum sensor will not display this function.)

The warning will be displayed as “CHK ENG”.

For information about the wiring of the

Commander to the SystemCheck harness can be found on HN0358 in this manual.

Operating Modes

Engine Temperature:

The displayed warning is “ENG HOT”.

There are three operating modes for

SystemCheck systems, self test, normal, and diagnostic.

Oil level:

The sensor is a mechanical float switch in the 2 cycle oil reservoir.

The displayed warning is “LO OIL”.

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.

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 displayed as “NO OIL”.

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.P.M. 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.

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This alarm may be set to warn you when there is only a certain amount of fuel remaining according to the Fuel Flow usage calculation. Pressing the “Up” or

“Down” buttons will change the Fuel

Remaining Alarm setting.

Fuel Level

Down

Button

Up

Button

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

Press

M

Quick

Press

M

Hold

M

Quick

Press

M

Hold

M

Quick

Press

M

Quick

Press

M

Hold

M

Figure 1

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Quick

Press

M

Hold

M

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.

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. (Noninjected engines without the vacuum sensor will not display this function.)

The warning will be displayed as “CHK ENG”.

For information about the wiring of the

Commander to the SystemCheck harness can be found on HN0358 in this manual.

Operating Modes

Engine Temperature:

The displayed warning is “ENG HOT”.

There are three operating modes for

SystemCheck systems, self test, normal, and diagnostic.

Oil level:

The sensor is a mechanical float switch in the 2 cycle oil reservoir.

The displayed warning is “LO OIL”.

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.

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 displayed as “NO OIL”.

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.P.M. 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.

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If the engine stops running, but the key switch remains on, the unit will automatically go to “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.

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Reset

Pressing the “Up” or “Down” button resets the Total Fuel Used gauge to zero.

Down

Button

Fuel Remaining

Up

Button

M

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.

M

Mode

Button

The microprocessor will automatically record the new settings a you adjust them.

Adjust Fuel Remaining

The Fuel Remaining display shows the amount of fuel remaining in G or L.

This display 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.

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

Button

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).

Fuel Remaining Alarm

Up

Button

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Ambient Air and Water

Temperature

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.

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:

Fuel Level

See description above.

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.

LCD Display Modes

Quick

Press

M

Water Temperature

Water

Temp.

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:

Fuel Flow “UNITS” Menu

Pressing the “Up” and “Down” buttons will change the setting between GH and LH.

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 Level - 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.

Down

Button

Up

Button

Fuel Flow

Fuel Used

The Fuel Used display shows the amount of fuel used since the gauge was reset.

The Water Temperature 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

Ambient

Air Temp.

The Air Temperature display shows current air temperature based on a Faria supplied temperature probe.

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Figure 2

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).

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.

M

Mode

Button

Pressing and holding the “Mode” button

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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.

Wiring Connection

Keep electrical and transducer cables away from alternator or other noise generating electrical cables.

Fuel Flow

Signal (White)

Fuel Flow DC output positive (Black)

Common

Shield

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

3

/

8

“ 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.

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.

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Harness HN0355

Large Connector

Air/Water Temp.

Large Plug

(CN0082)

Pin A Red

Pin B Black

Pin C White

Pin D Pink

Air Temperature

Ground

Water Temperature

Fuel Tank Sensor

ECR 1903 12/21/01

Shrink Tubing or Wrap

Pink

(Fuel Tank Level)

Black

Black

White

(Sensor Ground)

White

(Sensor Signal

Black

Black

(Sensor Ground)

Red

White

Water

Temp.

Sensor signal

(Sensor Signal

Air Temp.

Sensor signal

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Tachometer Full Scale Selection

Refer to Figure 3 for an explanation of each of the tachometer full scale selections.

Set-Up Mode

Enter Setup Mode:

Press both the

Pressing and holding the “Mode” button sets the instrument to normal operation.

This is normally a factory setting that needs no adjustment. The setting adjusts the “full scale” operating 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.

M

Mode

Button

Tachometer Selection

Refer to Figure 3 and Table 1 for an explanation of each of the tachometer selections.

buttons while turning on instrument.

.

The “TAC 9VA” setting is normally used when a belt driven alternator supplies 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.

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.

Connect the reference tachometer as required. Operate the engine at a convenient RPM as high as can be safely maintained.

Set-Up start screen , shows that setup mode has been entered.

Screen shows:

Down

Button

Up

Button

Using the “Up” and “Down” buttons, adjust the number shown in the display to match the reference tachometer.

Flashes then shows current Tach selection.

Flashes then shows current number of teeth (pulses) per rev. if was selected.

Flashes and then shows current

RPM if was selected.

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Screen shows:

Default = TAC3

Screen shows:

Number of teeth (pulses) per rev

adjusts teeth (pulses) per rev

Screen shows:

Measured RPM

adjusts Pointer RPM shown to match displayed calibration reference

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 selected, the “TEETH” submenu is available.

Down

Button

Up

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.

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.

Set up is now complete.

Down

Button

Up

Button

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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.

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 and fuel level sender.

Other Features

The Commander can have special features programmed in it at the Factory.

To access the Setup Mode, press and hold both the “Up” and “Down” buttons while turning on the instrument.

1) Fuel Management which includes, Fuel

Flow, Fuel Used, Total Fuel Used, and Fuel

Remaining.

2) Ambient Air and Water Temperature.

Down

Button

The display will shows,

This manual covers both. Refer to your boats owners manual for which feature have been installed.

Up

Button

Briefly pressing the “Mode” button will cycle through the menu items.

M

Mode

Button

The “Up” and “Down” buttons are used to modify the settings.

Flashes then shows current tachometer scale selection.

Flashes then shows current fuel sender selection.

Screen shows:

Default = 6K

adjusts Tachometer full scale reading to match dial.

Screen shows:

Default = US

changes sensor selection

Figure 3

Tachometer Selection Table

TAC 1

TAC 2

TAC 3

TAC 4

TAC 5

TAC 6

TAC 7

TAC 8 TH

TAC 9 VA

Table 1

Two pulses per rev. (4 cylinder, 4 cycle gas engine)

Three pulses per rev. (6 cylinder, 4 cycle gas engine)

Four pulses per rev. (8 cylinder, 4 cycle gas engine)

Five pulses per rev. (10 pole alternator on outboard engine)

Six pulses per rev. (12 pole alternator on outboard engine)

Eight pulses per rev. (Not Used)

Ten pulses per rev. (20 pole alternator on outboard engine)

Two to Two Hundred Fifty pulses per rev.

Match reference calibration digital or mechanical tachometer

Down

Button

Up

Button

The microprocessor will automatically record the new settings as you change them.

Fuel Sender Selection Table

US

EU

Standard United States fuel sender ( 240 – 33 Ohms )

Standard European fuel sender ( 10 – 180 Ohms )

Table 2

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Harness HN0356

Small Connector

To Commander

Small Plug

(CN0082)

Pin A Purple +12 Ignition Power

Pin B Purple +12 Ignition Power

Pin C Black Ground

Pin D Gray Tachometer Input

ECR 1903 12/21/01

Purple

(Ignition)

Black

(Ground)

Gray

(Tach Signal)

Shrink Tubing or Wrap

Description

The Commander has three push buttons;

M

Operation

Lighting

In normal operating mode the instrument lighting can be adjusted by pressing the

“Up” and “Down” buttons.

Mode

Button

Down

Button

Up

Button

Down

Button

Up

Button

These buttons control the modes of operation. 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.

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 setting for the tachometer can be changed in the Set-Up menu (see below).

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.

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.

Units are displayed as:

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).

Fuel Level

The Fuel Level display shows the amount

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Used for all splices.

Wires

Heat Shrink Tube

(red or blue)

Metal Butt Connector

(red or blue).

Used for all splices.

Small

Plug

Larger

Connector

Socket

Smaller

Connector

Socket

Large

Plug

Note: For wiring diagram for the

Large Connector

Plug see HN0354

SystemCheck HN0358 or HN0355 for

Temperature senders.

Note: For wiring diagram for the

Small Connector

Plug see HN0356

SystemCheck HN0358 or HN0355 for Temperature senders.

This manual for 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.

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.

HN0356.

SystemCheck® connections can be found on HN0358.

Tachometer with Ambient Air and

Water Temperature.

1. Cut a 3-3/8” diameter hole in the dash 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

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Follow the wiring diagram at the end of this manual for wiring connections.

HN0355.

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.

Harness HN0354

Large Connector

To Commander

Large Plug

(CN0082)

Pin A Red Fuel Flow Power

Pin B Green Sender Grounds

Pin C White Fuel Flow Signal

Pin D Pink Fuel Tank Level

ECR 1903 12/21/01

Shrink Tubing or Wrap

White White

(Sender Signal)

Green Shield

(Sender Ground)

Red Black

(Sender Power)

Pink

(Fuel Level)

Green

(Tank Sender Ground)

Fuel Flow Transducer

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Harness HN0358

Small Connector

SystemCheck® adaptor

Small connector

(CN0082)

To Small

Connector

Socket

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Pin A Purple +14 Ignition

Pin B Tan/Orange Check Engine

Pin C Black Ground

Pin D Gray Tachometer Signal

ECR 2275 4/15/02

Purple

Black

Gray

Tan/Yellow

1

2

3

4

3

4

1

2

6

5

8

7

8

7

6

5

Not Used

Tan/Orange

Tan

Tan/Black

SystemCheck® Harness Deutsch Connector

Pin 1 Purple

Pin 2 Black

+14 vDC Ignition

Ground

Pin 3 Gray Tachometer Signal

Pin 4 Tan/Yellow No Oil Sensor

Pin 5 Tan/Black

Pin 6 Tan

Low Oil Sensor

Over Temperature

Pin 7 Tan/Orange Lo Oil Sensor

Pin 8 Not Used

ECR 2275 4/15/02

SystemCheck®

Harness

Installation

Smaller Connector

Larger Connector

Operations

Lighting

Tachometer

Engine Running Only Hourmeter

Fuel Level

Other Features

Set-Up Mode

Tachometer Selection

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Installation guide (Fuel Flow Transducer)

Fuel Flow

Units per Hour selection

Fuel Used

Reset

Calibrate

Total Fuel Used

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Reset

Fuel Remaining

Adjust Fuel Remaining

Fuel Remaining Alarm

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Page 9 Fuel Level

Bombardier® SystemCheck®

Discription Page

Four Stroke engine

Two Stroke engine

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Discription Page

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 Wire Diagram

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Index

Large connector

(CN0083)

Pin A Red

Pin B Tan

Pin C White

Pin D Pink

Fuel Transducer Power

Over Temperature

Fuel Transducer Signal

Fuel Tank Level

Pin E Tan/Black Low Oil Sensor

Pin F Tan/Yellow No Oil Sensor

ECR 2275 4/15/02

Harness HN0358

Large connector

SystemCheck®

To Large

Connector

Socket

Tan (Over Temperature)

Tan/Black (Lo Oil Sensor)

Tan/Yellow (No Oil Sensor)

Fuel Flow Transducer

Black Red

(Fuel Flow Transducer Power)

White White

(Fuel Flow Transducer Signal)

Shield

Boat Ground

(Fuel Flow Transducer Ground)

Pink

(Fuel Tank Level)

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Copyright 2003 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.

M

Commander

™

Tachometer/ Engine Hourmeter

Owner’s Manual

Analog Tachometer

Digitally displays

Hours Engine Has Been Run

Fuel Level

Other Features if Available:

Fuel Flow in GPH or LPH

Total or Trip Fuel Used

Low Fuel Alarm

Calculates Fuel Remaining In Tank

SystemCheck® with Fuel Management or

Ambient Air/ Water Temperature

IS0128

ISO128C ECR#3220 01/03