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 Medallion Instrumentation Systems
A Decade of Change
1998 M2 integrated electronic gauges introduced
2001 Paddle wheel introduced
2004 Multifunction LCD embedded in tachometer
2005 CAN-based system control + speed control
2008 Color video display gauge + M3 electronic gaug- inputs labeled Primary and Secondary. This is accom-
es
The MDC gets all its inputs from the engine sensors,
tach signal, ignition switch and battery. All these inputs
go into the 18-pin (INPUT) connector from the engine
harness. Always make sure the MDC has a good ground
and 12 volts before troubleshooting.
Speed information is fed to the MDC through the two
plished with the speed pickups at the back of the boat
and the tubing running to the primary and secondary in-
puts.
The 5-pin connector is considered the output connec-
tor because it delivers all the power and information for
the instruments to operate. Never attach anything other
than instruments to the output harness.

• Shifting technology (from air core to digital)

• Increased use of multiplexed communications
• Pitot to paddle wheel
• Increased feature content
• Increased value

The Marine Data Concentrator

The MDC receives digital and analog data from the
sensors in the boat and converts them to digital mes-
sages for the analog display instruments. This module
is limited to the digital instruments and does not support
additional accessories.
The Marine Data Concentrator (MDC) is usually
mounted on the interior surface of the pod as close to
the rear of the instrument panel as possible. Use 4-6
fasteners to attach the MDC through the mounting holes.
Select the best fastener for the mounting environment.
Self-tapping screws or small bolts may be best.

These are
pressure
hose con- Mounting
nectors for hole with
one or two shock
pitot lines absorbing
marked bushing.
“primary”
This is the input This is the output socket for the Packard
and “sec-
socket for the 5- pin output connector port. Display data
ondary.”
Packard 18-pin exits here and passes through the Univer-
input connector. sal Bridge Harness to the instruments.

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Instruments To ensure the instruments have good power and
All instruments contain a processor that has its iden- ground, the MDC provides a regulated 7 vdc and
tity defining whether it is a speed, tach, fuel or so on. ground.
Lighting is achieved by using LEDs. LED draws only It is very important that nothing else is attached to the
20 ma and is very bright. It is also available in several 7 volts or the ground from the MDC.
colors.
EEPROM CHIPS 7-Volt Regulator
Stepper motors replace the air core for pointer move-
Two EEPROMs, one to Provides 1 amp of regu-
ment. The stepper motor has 30 times more torque than lated voltage to drive up
save important date, the
the air core. With that torque you can achieve accuracy other for speed data. to seven gauges.
of 1/3 of a degree.

Stepper motor
LED lighting 30 times more torque than air core.
10,000 life hours
Low current
Different colors

Processor
Contains software to communicate to
instruments.
Gives each sensor a code for each
instrument to use.
Tach code - 128 110 33 120
Fuel code - 128 96 48
Contains the formula for speed conver-
sion
Speed - 8.321X square root (pressure)
35 mph - 8.321X square root of (17 psi)
Processor
Contains the identity information.
A to D Converter
This sender is turned
into a 0 to 5 volt signal
(example fuel empty - 0
volts and full - 5 volts)
The A to D takes that in-
formation and converts
it to a digital signal that
the processor uses to
drive the instruments.

The Marine Data Concentrator
The MDC is a computer system that takes the stan-
dard sender inputs and converts them to a digital signal
used by the instruments.
It is very important that the computer has a good
ground and 12 volts to run properly.
The MDC will receive all its information from the 18-
pin connector. It is very important that this connection is
good for the system to work properly.
Take all measurements after the connector is re-
moved.

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Inputs 18-Pin Packard 5-pin Gauge Connector

Sender Input Location

Battery 12 vdc 1A
Ignition switched 12 vdc 1B
Temperature 80o = 500 240o = 30 1C
Oil Pressure 0 psi = 240 80 psi = 33 1D
Fuel E = 240 F = 33 1E
Electronic e = 0 vdc F = 2 vdc 1E
Ground 2C
Tach 0 to 400 HZ 2D The blue wire is for back lighting for an accessory.

L K J H G

Probing Pins in MDC

MDC and MMDC Gauge Connector
Packard 5-pin MDC Connector
Pin Function Voltages
G Primary adjust 0-12 vdc
H A/B_Gauge data 3-5 vdc
J Gauge ground 0 vdc
K Gauge power 7.0 vdc
L Secondary adjust 0-12 vdc
and Instrument Connectors
It is very easy to cause failures to any system by not
using proper methods when probing connectors.
Whenever possible, avoid sticking probes, clips, and
anything larger than the terminal into a connectors mat-
ing side. This will damage the terminal by either stretch-
ing it or forcing it out of the connector.
Back probing with a “T” pin will help eliminate any
damage to the connector.

Packard 5-pin Gauge Connector

Pin Function Voltages

G Back lighting 12 vdc
H A/B_Gauge data 3-5 vdc
J Gauge ground 0 vdc
K Gauge power 7.0 vdc
L Blank It is very easy to damage the terminals if testing is done on the
front side of the connector. Damaging the terminal in this fash-
As in all MDC and MMDC systems, swapping con- ion will cause intermittent or failure of the MDC or instruments.
nectors with a working gauge is an easy process to
eliminate failed wiring.

Packard 5-pin MDC Connector

L K J H G

Using “T” pins in the back of the connector will help prevent
any damage to the connector or terminals.

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The Multi-Marine Data Concentrator It is very important that nothing else is attached to the
The MMDC gets all its inputs from the engine sen- 7 volts or the ground from the MMDC.
sors, paddle wheel, ignition switch and battery. All these 7-Volt Regulator
inputs go into the 24 pin (INPUT) connector from the Provides 3 amps
engine harness. Always make sure the MMDC has a of regulated volt-
good ground and 12 volts before troubleshooting. age to drive up
EEPROM CHIPS
to 30 gauges.
Two EEPROMs, Can Communication
Introduced in 2001 one to save impor- Communicates with the
Eliminated pitot tant date, the other Message Center and
Multifunction LCD in 2004 for speed data. modules.
CAN in 2005
Speed control in 2005
Repackaged as MINI in 2007

Processor
Contains software to communicate to
instruments.
A to D Converter
Gives each sensor a code for each The resistance from the
instrument to use. senders is converted
Tach code - 128 110 33 120 into a 0 to 7 volt (ex-
Fuel code - 128 96 48 ample fuel empty = 0
volts and full = 7 volts)
Contains the formula for speed
conversion The A to D takes that in-
Speed - 8.321X square root (pressure) formation and converts
35 mph - 8.321X square root of (17 psi) it to a digital signal that
the processor uses to
Converts paddle wheel to speed drive the instruments.

128K of memory

Translates engine data

The MMDC
The MMDC is a computer system that takes the stan-
dard sender inputs and converts them to a digital signal
used by the instruments.
It is very important that the computer has a good
ground and 12 volts to run properly.
To ensure the instruments have good power and
ground, the MMDC provides a regulated 7 vdc and
ground.

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MMDC-OUT Harness Connector 8 Not used
2001-2003 9 Panel Lights N/a 0 to 12 vdc 4
10 Water Level Sender Electronic N/A 1, 4
Packard 10-pin Out Connector 11 Accessory N/A 9 to 16 vdc 3, 4
12 Battery N/A 9 to 16 vdc 3, 4
Pin Function Voltages 13 Not used
A 7V Reg 7 vdc 14 Not used
B 15 Not used
C 16 Not used
D Speedo Cal 0 to 5-12 vdc 17 Not used
(Primary) 18 Not used
E 19 Alarm control N/A 5 to 11 vdc
F 20 Not used
G Speedo Cal 0 to 5-12 vdc 21 Not used
(Secondary) 22 Not used
H 23 Paddle wheel input Frequency
J A/B_DATA 1.5 to 5.5 volts 24 Boat GND 0 0
K TV_Reg GND 0 vdc
DVM Readings
Note 1: Instrument reads low when sender is open and
Packard 10-pin Out Connector 7 vdc will be measured on the pins. Instrument
reads high when sender is shorted and 0 vdc
will be measured on the pins. A normal reading
is between 0 and 7 vdc.
Note 2: Voltage will read 0 vdc when the switch is closed
or the button is pressed. Voltage will read 5
vdc when the switch is open or button is not
pressed.
Note 3: This will read the same as Accessory or Battery
voltage.
Note 1: All voltage readings are not exact; use +/- 1.0 Note 4: All voltage readings are not exact; use +/- 1.0
vdc. vdc.

Note 2: Voltage will read 0 vdc when the switch is

pressed down. Voltage will read 5-12 vdc when switch Model Year 2004 New LCD System
is open or button is not pressed.

MMDC-IN Harness Pin Detail

2001 to 2003

LCD Standard Features

• Digital clock
• Hour meter (starts counting above 300 rpm)
• Lake temperature
• Alarms for pressure, temperature and others
• Self test
Pin Function Ohms Voltages Notes
• English and metric digital readings
1 Fuel Sender Electronic 0 to 7 vdc 1, 4
2 Oil Pressure Sender 33 to 240 0 to 7 vdc 1, 4
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Engine ECM N/A 3 to 5 vdc
7 Not used

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LCD Options
• Plug-in play options: When an option is plugged in the
data will appear on the LCD.
• Depth/Air temp: 400-foot depth; adjustable shallow
alarm.
MasterCraft LCD System
The MasterCraft LCD system has a clock, hour me-
ter, digital tachometer and lake temperature standard. It
also has a plug-and-play software, making it easy to add
options such as depth finder, air temperature or GPS,
using the same display.
Also, the LCD display has several alarms. The fol-
lowing messages will be displayed if an alarm occurs.
VOLT = volts below 11.5.
OIL = oil below 4 psi when rpm is below 1000 rpm or
oil pressure is below 10 psi and above 1000 rpm.
TEMP = high temperature alarm from the engine
ECM.
TRAN = transmission alarm from the engine ECM.
All adjustments are done with the same LCD button.
You can toggle through the display and make changes
to the clock, shallow alarm, select Met/Eng, activate the
self test, and even auto calibrate using a GPS when in-
stalled.
The MasterCraft LCD system comes with clock, hour
meter, tachometer and lake temperature standard.
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The hour meter is displaying boat hours and is stored
in the MMDC. Replacing the MMDC will erase the hours.
The MMDC will only count when the RPM is above 300.
From this screen you can also change the LCD to metric.
This is done by holding down the LCD button for three
seconds. When prompted, use the LCD button to se-
lect English or metric. After selection, wait three seconds
and the display will return to normal operation.
The clock can be adjusted by holding down the LCD
button when the clock is displayed. After three seconds
the colon will stop flashing. After it stops flashing, adjust
hours by pressing down and adjust minutes by pressing
up. When complete, wait three seconds and the clock
will return to normal operation.
Lake temperature is also standard on the LCD sys-
tem. Lake temperature comes from the paddle wheel
under the boat. If the sensor becomes open or shorted
to the battery the temperature will read 32oF or it will not
be displayed. If the sensor is shorted to ground, it will
read 150oF.
MasterCraft Depth Option Operation
The MasterCraft module is an option that will work as
a plug-and-play feature with the MasterCraft LCD system.
Just plug the connector into the MasterCraft dash harness
and connect the power for the Lowrance depth unit.
After the connections have been made, the depth in-
formation will begin to display on the speed LCD.
The depth module will read up to 400 feet and has a
shallow alarm.
The shallow alarm is adjusted by doing the following:
1. Depth displayed on the LCD.
2. Hold the LCD button down for three seconds or until
current set point is flashing.
3. Adjust set point by pressing the LCD button up or
down.
4. When adjusting is complete, do nothing for three sec-
onds and the display will return to normal operation.

Under normal conditions, the depth will indicate up to
400 feet. To change the alarm set point, press the LCD
Model button when in depth mode for three seconds or
until the depth flash. At this point the shallow alarm set
point is flashing. Use the LCD mode switch to change
the setting up and down. When finished, wait three sec-
onds and the display will go back to normal operation.
If “BAD” is displayed, the depth module has lost
power on the red and black wire located on the depth
module. If power is present the module has gone bad.
When “NRES” is displayed, it means the depth mod-
ule did not transmit any depth information to the MMDC.
This will only happen when a depth module fails during
operation.
MMDC-Out Harness Connector 2004
Packard 10-pin Out Connector
Pin Function Voltages
A 7V Reg 7 vdc
B DVM Readings
C D/B High 3-5 vdc
D Speedo Cal 0 to 5-12 vdc
(primary)
E 7V Reg 7 vdc
F 7V Reg GND 0 vdc
G Speedo Cal 0 to 5-12 vdc
(secondary)
H DIB LOW 3-5 vdc
J A1B_DATA 1.5 to 5.5 volts
K 7V_Reg GND 0 vdc
Note 1: All voltage readings are not exact; use +/- 1.0
vdc.
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Note 2: Voltage will read 0 vdc when the switch is
pressed down. Voltage will read 5-12 vdc when
switch is open or button is not pressed.
MMDC-IN Harness Pin Detail
2004
Pin Function Ohms Voltages Notes
1 Fuel Sender Electronic 0 to 7 vdc 1, 4
2 Oil Pressure Sender 33 to 240 0 to 7 vdc 1, 4
3 Lake Temp 10000 0 to 7 vdc
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Engine ECM N/A 3 to 5 vdc
7 Air Temp 10000 0 to 7 vdc
8 Not used
9 Panel Lights N/a 0 to 12 vdc 4
10 MTS Electronic N/A 1, 4
11 Accessory N/A 9 to 16 vdc 3, 4
12 Battery N/A 9 to 16 vdc 3, 4
13 Toggle Switch GND
14 LCD toggle forward 0 to 7 vdc 5
15 Not used
16 Not used
17 LCD toggle back 0 to 7 vdc 5
18 Not used
19 Alarm control N/A 5 to 11 vdc
20 Not used
21 Not used
22 Not used
23 Paddle wheel input Frequency
24 Boat GND 0 0
Note 1: Instrument reads low when sender is open and
7 vdc will be measured on the pins. Instrument
reads high when sender is shorted and 0 vdc
will be measured on the pins. A normal reading
is between 0 and 7 vdc.
Note 2: Voltage will read 0 vdc when the switch is closed
or the button is pressed. Voltage will read 5
vdc when the switch is open or button is not
pressed.
Note 3: This will read the same as Accessory or Battery
voltage.
Note 4: All voltage readings are not exact; use +/- 1.0
vdc.
Note 5: 7 vdc when button is not pressed; 9 when but-
ton pressed.
MMDC-Gauge and
Paddle Wheel Harness
Packard 6-pin Gauge Connector
Pin Function Voltages
G Back Lighting 12 vdc
H AIB_Gauge Data 3-5 vdc
J Gauge Ground 0 vdc
K Gauge Power 7.0 vdc
L Blank
The blue wire is for back lighting for an accessory.
As in all MDC and MMDC systems, swapping con-
nectors with a working gauge is an easy process to elim-
inate failed wiring.
Paddle Wheel 4-pin Connector
Pin Function Readings
A Water Temperature 10000 ohms
at 77o
B Speed Signal 0-300 Hz
C Ignition 12 vdc
D Boat Ground 0 vdc
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Option 6-pin Connector
Pin function from Notes
A Display Backlight B on 10 pin 1
B DIB_CANH C on 10 pin 1
C 7V Reg E on 10 pin 1
D 7B_Reg GND F on 10 pin 1
E DIB_CANL H on 10 pin 1
MasterCraft LCD System
Troubleshooting
The new LCD system all starts at the MMDC. If all
the segments appear at start-up or during self test, the
LCD is probably good.
Controlling the LCD is done with the LCD momen-
tary switch located on the dash. Momentary pressing up
or down will toggle you through the LCD. If the toggle up
does not work, look for the following problem:
The wire to pin 14 on the 24-pin connector is
open (momentary ground on this pin makes the LCD
toggle forward).
For toggle down failure the following may be the
problem:
The wire to pin 17 on the 24-pin connector is
open (momentary ground on this pin makes the LCD
toggle backwards).
 The hour meter is automatically incremented when
the RPM is above 300 RPM. If it does not increment or
fails to save the hours the following may be the reasons:
1. The battery wire located on pin 12 of the 24-pin con-
nector was removed before ignition was removed 6-pin connector to Depth/GPS.
(pin 11 on the 24-pin).
2. Not receiving RPM signal from the engine on pin 6 of
the 24-pin connector.
3. Ground on pin 24 of the 24 pin has come off.

Under normal conditions, the Depth will indicate up

After the clock is set it will keep correct time unless
all power is removed. It will not save the correct time for
the following reasons:
1. The battery wire located on pin 12 of the 24-pin con-
nector was removed before ignition was removed
(pin 11 on the 24-pin).
2. Ground on pin 24 of the 24 pin has come off.
to 400 feet. The LCD will flash the last known depth if the
transducer fails to get a solid reading. It will also flash if
the transducer fails or is not hooked up.
If “BAD” is displayed when one of the following prob-
lems have occurred.
1. The black or red wire powering the Lowrance unit is
not attached.
2. The depth module has failed.

Lake temperature comes from the paddle wheel un-

der the boat. At room 70oF the sensor will read about
10000 ohms.
1. If the sensor wire (pin 3 on the 24-pin connector) be-
comes open or shorted to the battery, the temperature
will read 32oF or it will not be displayed on the LCD.
2. If the sensor is shorted to ground it will read 150oF.
When “NRES” is displayed, it means the depth mod-
ule did not transmit any depth information to the MMDC.
This could happen under the following conditions:
1. Power or data to depth has come off or failed.
2. Unit failed during operation.

MasterCraft Depth Option

Troubleshooting
Both the Depth/GPS plug and play options are con-
nected through the 10-pin connector. The connections Water Temperature and
are as follow: Lake Temperature Charts
1. 7 volt power pin E.
2. Ground pin F.
3. Digital high C.
4. Digital low H.

There is a 6-pin connector that connects the 10-pin

MMDC connector to the Depth/GPS module.
1. 7 volt power pin C.
2. Ground pin D. Measure the senders disconnected from the MMDC
3. Digital high B. for resistance and attached with power on for voltage.
4. Digital low E. Resistance can be checked by disconnecting the
24-pin connector and measuring between the sender
Any one of those pins are not correct or missing the wire and ground.
Depth/GPS will not show on LCD. Voltage can be measured by back probing the sen-
The other half of the Depth module is the LSM-3 sor wires.
made by Lowrance. The Lowrance unit has its own
power and ground wires. Without those power wires at-
tached, the LCD will display “BAD.”
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DVM Readings
Note 1: Reading can be taken with an ohm meter on the
brown for lake temp (pin 7) and yellow for the
air temp (pine 13). All sensor wires are found on
the 24-pin connector.
Note 2: All voltage readers are not exact; use +/-
.02vdc.

Temp. (F) Resistance Volts DC

50 19911 3.69
52 18980 3.60
54 18098 3.52
55 17262 3.44
57 16470 3.35
59 15718 3.27
61 15004 3.20
63 14328 3.11
64 13685 3.03
66 13075 2.95
68 12495 2.88
70 11944 2.80
72 11421 2.73
73 10923 2.65
75 10450 2.58
77 10000 2.51
79 9572 2.43
81 9164 2.37
82 8776 2.30
84 8407 2.23
86 8055 2.17
88 7720 2.11
90 7400 2.05
91 7096 1.98
93 6805 1.92
95 6528 1.86
97 6264 1.81
99 6012 1.75
100 5772 1.70
102 5542 1.65
104 5325 1.60
MasterCraft Cruise LCD
The MasterCraft Cruise LCD was designed to take
Model Year 2005 advantage of the throttle-by-wire system offered by the
engine upgrade. This is a basic cruise that will allow the
and Model Year 2206 user to select three different modes of control: RPM,
speed or manual.
The Multi-Marine Data Concentrator In all cases when the engine has control until the
CAN Version LOCK icon is on solid. The LOCK will flash when the
The CAN MMDC is designed to use CAN data from the engine does not have control.
engine ECM. CAN is a much more reliable and faster than
the old data from the ECM. Faster data lets us have more
information to display to the users. Basically all the engine
information is being broadcast on the CAN system.
Always ensure the MMDC has a good ground and 12 Another feature is PULL mode. The PULL mode lets
volts before troubleshooting. the user have control of the throttle until the boat is up to
The 10-pin connector is considered the output con- speed. You must be below 7 mph and 1000 RPM to use
nector because it delivers all the power and information this feature. After the engine has reached the speed, it
for the instruments to be operated. Never attach any- will display DEC to let the user know it is adjusting to the
thing other than instruments to the output harness. set point.

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Please refer to the operators manual for more de-
tailed information.
The MasterCraft Cruise LCD comes standard with
the engine upgrade that includes throttle-by-wire.
The cruise LCD has a built-in clock that will be displayed
with the cruise is off and the key is on. After the cruise has
been turned on you have three possible MODES to select
from: speed, RPM or manual. Speed and RPM set points
can be adjusted without turning on the cruise. This is done
by selecting RPM or Speed on the mode switch and then
pressing the adjust switch up or down.
The RPM mode works by giving the engine ECM a
request for the RPM set point. The engine will attempt
to hold the RPM set point as long as the throttle has
been opened past the set point. If the throttle is below
or moved below the set point the cruise will not LOCK.
Pulling back on the throttle and turning off the cruise
system are the only ways to disengage the cruise.
The Speed mode works by giving the engine ECM
a request for a speed. As long as the throttle has been
opened enough the engine will attempt to hold that
speed. There is a lower limit of 10 mph and an upper of
50 mph. After the engine has taken over the control of
the throttle a LOCK will appear solid on the display.
The Manual mode works like a car cruise. If the
switch is in manual mode and the cruise is turned on the
current RPM is what the engine tries to hold. As with all
the modes you can increase or decrease that set point
by pressing the increase-decrease button.
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Cruise Control Operation in OFF Mode
System Start-up. When the ignition is turned on the
cruise control system starts in OFF mode. While the sys-
tem is in OFF mode, the LCD will show the current time.
RPM Set Point Adjustment. In order to adjust the
RPM Set Point in OFF mode, first move the RPM/SPEED
mode selection switch to the RPM position. Then, using
the +/- switch select the desired Set Point. The RPM
icon will illuminate and the LCD will display the current
Set Point. Short presses of the +/- switch will increase or
decrease the Set Point by 20 RPM. Holding the switch
increases or decreases the Set Point by 100 RPM. The
RPM Set Point is limited to a minimum of 1200 RPM and
a maximum of 5000 RPM.
Speed Set Point Adjustment. In order to adjust
the Speed Set Point in OFF mode, first move the RPM/
SPEED mode selection switch to the SPEED position.
Then, using the +/- switch select the desired Set Point.
The SPEED icon will illuminate and the LCD will display
the current Set Point. Short presses of the +/- switch will
increase or decrease the Set Point by 0.2 MPH. Holding
the switch increases or decreases the Set Point by 1.0
MPH. The Speed Set Point is limited to a minimum of
10.0 MPH and a maximum of 50 MPH.
Turning ON RPM Cruise Control Mode. To turn ON
the Cruise Control System in RPM Control mode, make
sure that the RPM/SPEED mode selection switch is in
the RPM position and that the current engine speed is
at least 400 RPM less than the Set Point. Then press
and hold the ON/OFF switch in the ON position for ap-
proximately one second. The LCD should now display
the current engine speed, the RPM icon should be il-
luminated and the LOCK icon should be blinking. The
system is now in RPM Control mode.
Turning ON Speed Cruise Control Mode. To turn
on the Cruise Control System in Speed Control mode,
make sure that the RPM/SPEED mode selection switch
is in the SPEED position and that current vessel speed
is at least 3.0 MPH less than the Set Point. Then press
and hold the ON/OFF switch in the ON position for ap-
proximately one second. The LCD should now display
the current vessel speed, the SPEED icon should be il-
luminated and the LOCK icon should be blinking. The
system is now in Speed Control mode.
Turning ON Manual Cruise Control Mode. To turn
on the Cruise Control System in Manual Control mode,
make sure that the RPM/SPEED mode selection switch
is in the MANUAL (center) position and that current en-
gine speed is at least 1200 RPM. Then press and hold
the ON/OFF switch in the ON position for approximately
one second. The LCD should now display the current
engine speed and the LOCK icon should be blinking.
The system is now in Manual Control mode.
Cruise Control Operation
in RPM Control Mode
RPM Set Point Adjustment. The RPM Set Point
can be adjusted using the +/- switch. The RPM icon will
illuminate, the LOCK icon will disappear and the LCD
will display the current Set Point. Short presses of the
+/- switch will increase or decrease the Set Point by 20
RPM. Holding the switch increases or decreases the Set
Point by 100 RPM. The RPM Set Point is limited to a
minimum of 1200 RPM and a maximum of 5000 RPM.
Using Pull Up Mode. Pull Up mode allows the driver
to control the throttle until the boat gets up to speed.
When the boat is up to speed, the cruise control system
will take over and decelerate the boat to the Set Point.
To use Pull Up mode, slow the boat down so that the
engine speed is less than 1000 RPM and the boat speed
is less than 7.0 MPH. The LCD will indicate that Pull Up
mode is active by displaying PULL.
After the boat is up to speed, the engine will deceler-
ate down to the Set Point. The LCD display will indicate
this by displaying DEC.
After the boat has decelerated, the system returns to
normal RPM Control mode operation.
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Using Normal RPM Control Mode. Normal RPM
Control mode starts with the cruise control system on
but not engaged. This is indicated by a blinking LOCK
icon. In order to engage the cruise system, accelerate
the boat until the LOCK icon stays on. Now the engine
will hold the engine speed to the RPM Set Point.
Disengaging the Cruise Control System. There
are two ways to disengage the system: Pulling back the
throttle and moving the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
• Pulling back the throttle will disengage the system
at any time. The system remains on and can be en-
gaged by accelerating the boat until the LOCK icon
stays illuminated.
• Moving the ON/OFF switch to OFF will turn the cruise
system off. It is best to disengage the system by pull-
ing the throttle back before turning the system off.
Cruise Control Operation
in Speed Control Mode
Speed Set Point Adjustment. The Speed Set Point
can be adjusted using the +/- switch. The SPEED icon
will illuminate, the LOCK icon will disappear and the
LCD will display the current Set Point. Short presses of
the +/- switch will increase or decrease the Set Point by
0.2 MPH. Holding the switch increases or decreases the
Set Point by 1.0 MPH. The Speed Set Point is limited to
a minimum of 10.0 MPH and a maximum of 50.0 MPH.
Using Speed Control Mode. Speed Control Mode
starts with the cruise control system on but not engaged.
This is indicated by a blinking LOCK icon. In order to
engage the cruise system, accelerate the boat until the
LOCK icon stays on. Now the engine will hold the vessel
speed to the Speed Set Point.
Disengaging the Cruise Control System. There
are two ways to disengage the system: Pulling back the
throttle and moving the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
• Pulling back the throttle will disengage the system
at any time. The system remains on and can be en-
gaged by accelerating the boat until the LOCK icon
stays illuminated.
• Moving the ON/OFF switch to OFF will turn the cruise
system off. It is best to disengage the system by pull-
ing the throttle back before turning the system off.
Cruise Control Operation
in Manual Control Mode
Manual Set Point Adjustment. The Manual Set
Point can be adjusted using the +/- switch. The LOCK
icon will disappear and the LCD will display the current
Set Point. Short presses of the +/- switch will increase or
decrease the Set Point by 20 RPM. Holding the switch
increases or decreases the Set Point by 100 RPM. The
Manual Set Point is limited to a minimum of 1200 RPM
and a maximum of 5000 RPM.
Using Speed Control Mode. Manual Control works
basically in the same way that RPM Control mode does.
The difference is that when the system is turned ON in
manual mode the Set Point is set to the current engine
speed. For example, if the Cruise control System is OFF
and the engine speed is 2500 RPM and the system is
then turned on the so the engine will hold the engine
speed at 2500 RPM.
Disengaging the Cruise Control System. There
are two ways to disengage the system: Pulling back the
throttle and moving the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
• Pulling back the throttle will disengage the system
at any time. The system remains on and can be en-
gaged by accelerating the boat until the LOCK icon
stays illuminated.
• Moving the ON/OFF switch to OFF will turn the cruise
system off. It is best to disengage the system by pull-
ing the throttle back before turning the system off.
CAN MMDC OUT Harness 2005-2006
Packard 10-pin Out Connector
Pin Function Voltages
A AIB_DATA 1.5 to 5.5 volts
B 7V_Reg 7.0 vdc
C 7V GND 0 vdc
D Battery GND 0 vdc
E 12 volts Battery 8-16 vdc
F Ignition 8-16 vdc
G 15 RPM/Speed Switch 0 to 12 vdc 1,4
H 16
J DIB_ 1.5 to 5.5 volts
K DIB_CANH 1.5 to 5.5 vdc
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Packard 6-pin Connector to Message Center
Pin Function from Notes
A Display Backlight B on 10 pin 1
B DIB_CANH C on 10 pin 1
C 7V Reg E on 10 pin 1
D 7B_Reg GND F on 10 pin 1
E DIB_CANL H on 10 pin 1
F
Note1: All voltage readings are not exact; use +/- 1.0
vdc.
MMCD-IN Harness Pin Detail 2005-2006
Pin Function Ohms Voltages Notes
1 Primary Calibration 0 to 12 vdc 1,4
2 Secondary Calibration 0 to 12 vdc 1,4
3 LCD Control Switch 0 to 12 vdc 1,4
4 Cruise ON/OFF Switch 0 to 12 vdc 1,4
5
6
7 Lake Temperature 10000 0 to 7 vdc 1,4
at 77o
8
9
10
11
12 Buzzer Control 5 to 11 vdc 3,4
13 Air Temperature 10000 0 to 7 vdc 1,4
at 77o
14 Cruise +/- Switch 0 to 12 vdc 1,4
17
18 Ballast Level 240 to 33 0 to 7 vdc 1,4
19
20
21
22 CAN Positive Digital 2-4 vdc 1,4
23 CAN Negative Digital 2-4 vdc 1,4
24 Can Shield
DVM Readings
Note 1: Instrument reads low when sender is open and
7 vdc will be measured on the pins. Instrument
reads high when sender is shorted and 0 vdc
will be measured on the pins. A normal reading
is between 0 and 7 vdc.
Note 3: This will read the same as Ignition or Battery
voltage.
Note 4: All voltage readings are not exact; use +/- 1.0
vdc.
Model Year 2007
The Multi-Marine Data Concentrator CAN Version
The CAN MMDC is designed to use CAN data from the
engine ECM. CAN is a much more reliable and faster than
the old data from the ECM. Faster data lets us have more
information to display to the users. Basically all the engine
information is being broadcast on the CAN system.
Almost make sure the MMDC has a good ground
and 12 volts before troubleshooting.
The 10-pin connector is considered the output con-
nector because it delivers all the power and information
for the instruments to operate. Never attach anything
other than instruments to the output harness.
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MINI MMDC Harness Pin Detail 2007
Pin Function Signal Voltage Range Notes
1 Not used
2 Can Positive Digital Data Stream 0-5 vdc
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 Ballast-1 Analog Input 0-7vdc 240-33 Ohm
6 Slave Engine Switched Input 0-7 vdc GND if Slave
7 Not used
8 RPM/SPD Switch Switched Input 0-7 vdc
9 Cruise +/- Switched Input 0-7 vdc
10 Air Temp Analog Input 0-7 vdc 10 Kohm
11 Lake Temp Analog Input 0-7 vdc 10 Kohm
12 Not used
13 Cruise On/Off Switched Input 0-7 vdc
14 Secondary Switched Input 0-7 vdc
Speed Cal
15 DIB_L Digital Data Stream 0-7 vdc
16 Ignition Switched IGN Input 10-18 vdc
17 Gauge Power Gauge Power Out Constant
7 vdc
18 Gauge Data AIB Digital Data Out 0-7 vdc
19 Gauge Ground Gauge Ground Out 0 vdc
20 Can Negative Digital Data Stream 0-5vdc
21 Not used
22 Not used
23 Not used
24 Not used
25 Not used
26 Not used
27 Not used
28 Overshoot Switched 0-7 vdc
Request
29 Stereo Off Relay Open Collector 0-18 vdc
Output
30 Not used
31 LCD Control Switched Input 0-7 vdc
32 Primary Switched Input 0-7 vdc
Speed Cal
33 DIB_H Digital Data Stream 0-7 vdc
34 Boat GND GND 0 vdc
35 CAN_Shield GND 0 vdc
36 Battery Battery 10-18 vdc
 Model Year 2008 ProStar 190, 197,
X-1, X-7 and Tournament Team
M2 MINI MMDC System
The Multi-Marine Data Concentrator CAN Version
The CAN MMDC is designed to use CAN data from
the engine ECM. CAN is a much more reliable and fast-
er than the old data from the ECM. Faster data lets us
have more information to display to the users. Basically
all the engine information is being broadcast on the CAN
system.
Always make sure the MMDC has a good ground
and 12 volts before troubleshooting.
M2 Electronic Gauges are the same as Model
Year 2007, except for backlight color and removal of
the Speedometer LCD.

Model Year 2008 Kit Types

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M3 VDIG System
Model Year 2008 MariStar 200, 215, 230, 245, 280, 200SS, 215SS, 230SS and 245SS, X-2, X-15, X-30, X-45,
X-80, X-Star, ProStar X-14, CSX-220, CSX-265

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M3 DIG Based System
Model Year 2008 ProStar 215 and Entry-Level MariStar

Component Compatibility
M2 Requirements:
• AIB Data Link
• 7 vdc Power

M3 Requirements:
• LIN Data Link
• 7-10 V power

Conclusion:
M2 and M3 components should not be mixed!
A M3 MINI MMDC should never be installed in a system of M2 gauges!!!

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2009 VDIG System VDIG System Quick List

The 2009 VDIG has been upgraded with several new

features. Among these new features are:
- VIDEO INPUT
- RIDER QUICK LIST
- USB HOSTING QuickList Action: Select go to RPM
- ACTIVE ENGINE ERROR CODES
Each new feature adds more flexibility to the system
as well as easier user interface.

QuickList Action: List go to Rider

The QUICKLIST allows the user to easily save a boat

setup. The quick list currently saves Perfect Pass set-
tings along with a editable name. QuickList Action: Add go to Add Action

QuickList Action: Edit go to Set Point

The VIDEO selection now gives the user the capabil-

ity of viewing video using the video jack in the back of
the VDIG.

Use the arrow buttons to toggle between the edit fea-

tures in the QUICKLIST ACTION section. You can only
enter the Name edit after you have arrowed to the SET
POINT or KDW and pressed SELECT. The red box indi-
cates what section you are editing.
Active engine faults can be read by activating this
screen in the SETUP menu.
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 3-Inch Speedo LCD Functions

Once in the NAME edit section use the arrows to

high light the rider name location. If you wish to edit the
name press the SELECT button. Use the up and down
then SELECT button to change the character locations.
Press MENU when complete.

The Digital Interface Gauge (3”

Speedometer, DIG) controls the In-
strument System. Indicated Gauge
values are sent from the DIG to
each gauge via the LIN data link.
The DIG receives information for
the gauges from multiple sources
including CAN, external sensors
and internally generated signals.

Speedometer LCD Functionality

ProStar 3-Inch DIG System 2008 Navigating the Displays
The various LCD Screens may
be accessed in a sequential order
by repeatedly pressing the exter-
nal display button up/down to scroll
through the available screens in a
continuous loop.
Plug & Play: The Depth, Air Temp, and water temp
screens are hidden when no sensor is connected.

Setting the Shallow Alarm

The Shallow Alarm Default is set to off (0.0 ft/m).
• Scroll to the Depth Display
• Hold the external display button down for 3 seconds,
or until the alarm set point is displayed and flashing
indicating that the system has entered the set point
adjust mode.
• Adjust the set point by pressing and/or holding the
external display button up/down until the desired set
point is displayed.
• If no changes have been made within 3 seconds, the
system will save the set point and return to normal
operation.

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 3-Inch DIG Connector Pin-Outs

Calibration Procedure
• Scroll to the Speed Display
• Hold the external display button down for 3 seconds,
the system will enter speedo calibration mode as in-
dicated by the flashing display.
• Press and/or hold the external display button up/down to
increment/decrement the displayed value until it
agrees with the Speedometer.
• If no changes have been made within 3 seconds, the
system will return to normal operation.

Procedure for Changing Units

• Scroll to the Engine Hour meter Display
• Hold the external display button down for 3 seconds,
the display will indicate the units selected as:
“ENG” for English Units
“MET” for Metric Units
• Pressing the external display button up/down will MariStar 5-Inch DIG System
toggle the display between English and Metric.
• If no changes have been made within 3 seconds, the
system will return to normal operation.
Anytime Metric Units are selected the “METRIC”
Icon will be illuminated.

Diagnostic Procedure
• Scroll to the Tachometer Display
• Hold the external display button down for 3 seconds,
the system will enter the diagnostic mode:
• All the segments in the Speedometer LCD shall il-
luminate.
• The Buzzer shall be activated for one second as the
test begins.
• The pointer in each gauge shall perform the follow-
ing exercise:
Reset for 2 seconds
Move to mid-scale for 1 seconds
Move to full-scale for 1 seconds
This cycle will be repeated twice then the display will
return to normal operation.

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5-Inch Speedo LCD Functions

Calibration Procedure
• Scroll to the Speed Display.
• Hold the external display button down for 3 seconds,
the system will enter speedo calibration mode as in-
dicated by the flashing display.
• Press and/or hold the external display button up/down to
increment/decrement the displayed value until it
agrees with the Reference Speedometer.
• If no changes have been made within 3 seconds, the
system will return to normal operation.

The Digital Interface Gauge (5” Procedure for Changing Units

Speedometer, DIG) controls the • Scroll to the Engine Hour meter Display.
Instrument System. The DIG re- • Hold the external display button down for 3 seconds,
ceives information for the gauges the display will indicate the units selected as:
from multiple sources including “ENG” for English Units
the CAN, external sensors and in- “MET” for Metric Units
ternally generated signals. Indicat- • Pressing the external display button up/down will
ed Gauge values will be sent from toggle the display between English and Metric.
the DIG to each gauge via the LIN • If no changes have been made within 3 seconds, the
data link. system will return to normal operation.
Anytime Metric Units are selected the “METRIC” Icon
Navigating the Displays will be illuminated.
The various LCD Screens are
accessed in a sequential order by
repeatedly pressing the external dis-
play button up/down to scroll through
the available screens in a continuous
loop as shown to the right. Diagnostic Procedure
• Scroll to the Tachometer Display.
• Hold the external display button down for 3 seconds,
the system will enter the diagnostic mode:
• All the segments in the Speedometer LCD shall il-
luminate.
• The Buzzer shall be activated for one second as the
Setting the Shallow Alarm test begins
• The Shallow Alarm Default is set to off (0.0 ft/m). • The pointer in each gauge shall perform the following
• Scroll to the Depth Display. exercise:
• Hold the external display button down for 3 seconds, Move to min-scale for 2 seconds
or until the alarm set point is displayed and flashing Move to mid-scale for 2 seconds
indicating that the system has entered the set point Move to full-scale for 2 seconds
adjust mode. This cycle will be repeated twice then the display will
• Adjust the set point by pressing and/or holding the return to normal operation.
external display button up/down until the desired set
point is displayed.
• If no changes have been made within 3 seconds, the
system will save the set point and return to normal
operation.

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5-Inch DIG System Diagnostics
Scroll to the Tachometer Display:
Hold the scroll button down for three seconds, the
system will enter the diagnostic mode:
All the segments in the Speedometer LCD will illu-
minate. The Buzzer will be activated for one second as
the test begins. The pointer in each gauge will perform
the following exercise:
Move to min-scale for 2 seconds
Move to mid-scale for 2 seconds
Move to full-scale for 2 seconds
This cycle will be repeated twice then the display will
return to normal operation.
Alarm Functions
Engine Oil Pressure Alarm
OIL PRESSURE scrolls left across screen
Indicated by: Buzzer and DIG LCD
Displayed Warning: ”OIL PRESSURE”
Alarm Source: CAN Data Link
Data Range: 0 to 80 PSI
Alarm Conditions: SPN 100 in DM1
Alarm Delay: 0s
Time ON: 3 Seconds Minimum
Alarm Reset 1: RPM < 300
Alarm Reset 2: When Alarm condition
removed
Alarm Reset 3: If acknowledged
by the user
Alarm Reset 4: Ignition Off Alarm Source: CAN Data Link
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Engine Coolant Temperature Alarm
COOLANT TEMP scrolls left across screen
Indicated by: Buzzer and DIG LCD
Displayed Warning: ”COOLANT TEMP”
Alarm Source: CAN Data Link
Data Range: 80° to 240°F
Alarm Condition: SPN 110 in DM1
Alarm Delay: 0s
TON(Minimum) : 3 Seconds Minimum
AlarmReset 1: RPM < 300
Alarm Reset 2: When Alarm condition removed
Alarm Reset 3: If acknowledged by the user
Alarm Reset 4: Ignition Off
Low Battery Voltage Alarm
LOW BATTERY scrolls left across screen
Indicated by: Buzzer and DIG LCD
Displayed Warning: ”LOW BATTERY”
Alarm Source: CAN Data Link
Data Range: 8 to 16 VDC
Alarm Condition: System Voltage < 11.0 VDC
Alarm Delay: 30s
TON (Minimum) : 3 Seconds Minimum
Alarm Reset 1: When Alarm condition removed
Alarm Reset 2 If acknowledged by the user
Alarm Reset 3: Ignition Off
Check Engine Alarm
CHECK ENGINE scrolls left across screen
Indicated by: DIG LCD
Displayed Warning: ”CHECK ENGINE”
Alarm Condition: AWL bit set in DM1
Alarm Delay: 0s
TON (Minimum) : 60 Seconds Minimum
Alarm Reset 1: RPM < 300
Alarm Reset 2: When Alarm condition removed
Alarm Reset 3: If acknowledged by the user
Alarm Reset 4: Ignition Off
 Service Required Alarm
SERVICE REQUIRED scrolls left across screen
Indicated by: DIG LCD
Displayed Warning: ”SERVICE REQUIRED”
Alarm Source: CAN Data Link
Alarm Condition: MIL bit set in DM1
Alarm Delay: 0s
TON (Minimum) : 60 Seconds Minimum
Alarm Reset 1: RPM < 300
Alarm Reset 2: When Alarm condition removed
Alarm Reset 3: If acknowledged by the user
Alarm Reset 4: Ignition Off
Low Oil Level Alarm
OIL LEVEL scrolls left across screen
Indicated by: DIG LCD
Displayed Warning: ”OIL LEVEL”
Alarm Source: CAN Data Link
Alarm Condition: SPN 98 in DM1
Alarm Delay: 0s
TON (Minimum) : 3 Seconds Minimum
Alarm Reset 1: When Alarm condition removed
Alarm Reset 2: If acknowledged by the user
Alarm Reset 3: Ignition Off
Loss of CAN
NO ECM DATA scrolls left across screen
Indicated by: DIG LCD
Displayed Warning: ”NO ECM DATA”
Alarm Source: DIG
Alarm Condition: Loss of CAN
Communications for over 10s
Alarm Delay: 10s
TON (Minimum) : 3 Seconds Minimum
Alarm Reset 1: When Alarm condition removed
Alarm Reset 2: Ignition Off
Suppressed or Hidden Alarms
When an alarm is acknowledged by the opera-
tor the alarm indicators (Buzzer and DIG LCD Mes-
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sage) will be suppressed. However the Alarm Icon
in the DIG LCD shall remain Illuminated. The op-
erator may acknowledge the alarm by simply
pressing the external display button down.
5-Inch DIG Connector Pin-Outs
Re-set VDIG to the Factory Settings
The VDIG may be re-set to its original factory set-
tings by performing the following steps:
1. Use the SCROLL UP ARROW or SCROLL DOWN
ARROW buttons to display the Set Up screen.
2. Push SELECT button to display the SET UP SUB-
MENU.
3. Push the SCROLL DOWN ARROW button until the
RESET FACTORY SETTINGS line is highlighted.
4. Push the SELECT button to display the RESET FAC-
TORY SETTINGS screen.
5. The screen has a single button labeled RESET. Push
the SELECT button to reset the VDIG to factory set-
tings.
6. Adjustable display settings will be reset and the dis-
play will exit to the SET UP SUB-MENU.
7. The factory defaults are:
Brightness 100%
Low Fuel Alarm 12%
Shallow Depth Alarm 0
Units English
Speedometer Calibration Factor 1024
Display Brightness Control
The display brightness may be manually adjusted by
performing the following steps:
1. Use the SCROLL UP ARROW or SCROLL DOWN
ARROW buttons to display the Set Up screen.
2. Push SELECT BUTTON to display the SET UP SUB-
MENU.
3. Push the SCROLL DOWN ARROW button until the
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL line is highlighted.
4. Push SELECT button to display the BRIGHTNESS
screen.
5. The screen has a slider with the brightness level
digitally displayed below the slider. The level may
be adjusted from zero to 100. Lowering this value
reduces the display brightness and raising the value
increases the brightness.
6. Use the SCROLL UP ARROW or SCROLL DOWN
ARROW buttons to adjust the display brightness to
the desired level.
7. After the display brightness is acceptable, push the
MENU button twice to return to the MENU DISPLAY
screen.
Note: The Factory Preset for this variable is 100 and
resetting the VDIG to its factory settings will return the
brightness to 100.
Adjust Fuel Alarm
Fuel level is always displayed as a percentage.
100% - Full Tank
50% = Half Tank
the threshold at which the Low Fuel Alarm is turned
on may be adjusted by performing the following steps:
1. Use the SCROLL UP ARROW or SCROLL DOWN
ARROW buttons to display the Set Up screen.
2. Push SELECT button to display the SET UP SUB-
MENU.
3. Push the SCROLL DOWN ARROW button until the
ADJUST FUEL ALARM line is highlighted.
4. Push SELECT button to display the ADJUST FUEL
ALARM screen.
5. The screen has a slider with the fuel percentage
digitally displayed below the slider. The level may be
adjusted from zero to 100%.
6. Use the SCROLL UP ARROW or SCROLL DOWN
ARROW buttons to adjust the Low Fuel Alarm
Threshold to the desired level.
7. After the alarm set point is acceptable, push the
MENU button twice to return to the MENU DISPLAY
screen.
8. Note: The Factory Preset for this variable is 12% and
resetting the VDIG to its factory settings will return
the Low Fuel Alarm set point to 12%.
Resetting the
Oil Change Service Reminder
The Oil Change Service Reminder may be reset by
the operator by performing the following steps:
1. Use the SCROLL UP ARROW or SCROLL DOWN
ARROW buttons to display the Set Up screen.
2. Push the SELECT button to display the SET UP
SUB-MENU.
3. Push the SCROLL DOWN ARROW button until the
OIL CHANGE SERVICE RESET line is highlighted.
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4. Push SELECT button to display the OIL CHANGE
SERVICE RESET screen.
5. The screen has a single button labeled RESET. Push
the SELECT button to clear the service reminder.
6. The display will exit to the SET UP SUB-MENU.
Push the MENU button once to return to the MENU
DISPLAY screen.
Setting Specific Dealer Information
TThe following steps should be followed to access the
specific dealer information:
1. You will need to be able to access an additional file. It
has been sent with this Service Advisory and is called
vdigsetup.txt. It will open in Notepad on PCs equipped
with Windows. If it appears in your e-mail as a Plain
Text Attachment with the information already showing
in the message, you can block and copy directly from
the message.
2. The lines DEALER_LABEL_1 through DEALER_
LABEL_8 are the editable lines (shown in the vdig-
setup.txt file with the factory information in italics) in
which the dealer information can be substituted instead.
Edit the data on these lines ONLY. Do NOT change
any other information. Note that dealerships can
input up to 21 characters per line on each of those
lines 1-8 for display on the VDIG screen.
3. Save the vidgsetup.txt file to a USB flash/jump drive.
Do NOT re-name the file. The file MUST be called
vdigsetup.txt in order for the VDIG to recognize and
accept the information. Experience has shown that
VDIG likes a dedicated USB flash/jump drive. Dual
engine vdigsetup.txt information on the same USB
flash/jump drive will confuse the VDIG; it will search
and try to download other files that may also be on the
USB flash/jump drive.
4. Insert the flash/jump drive into the USB port in the
arm rest on the boat.
5. Turn the ignition key ON.
6. On the VDIG, advance to the Set-up screen.
7. Select “Reset VDIG.”
8. On this screen, press Select again to re-set the
VDIG.
9. While the VDIG is re-setting, press both the UP and
DOWN buttons simultaneously.
10. The VDIG should now display the “Boot loader”
screen.
11. Use the UP and Down to select “Upload VDIG Setup
File.”
12. The bottom of the screen should say, “Programming
xxx bytes.”
13. The VDIG will automatically re-set again.
14. Verify the data under Setup/Dealer Info.
15. Turn the ignition key off.
16. Remove the flash/jump drive. After the first time,
downloading the information will take only about
one minute to complete. The same file (and only
this file) can be used on any single or dual-en-
gine 2009 VDIG boat.
System Block Diagram

Component Pin-Outs 22 Analog 16

23 Analog 14
MINI MMDC Module 24 Out 6
25 Out 5
Pin Function Signal Notes 26 Out 4
1 Analog 19 * 27 Out 3
2 ECU+/TACH 2 CAN Positive 28 Out 2
3 Analog 17 29 Out 1 Stereo Off Relay
4 Analog 15 30 Analog 5
5 Analog 13 31 Analog 3
6 Analog 12 Slave Engine 32 Analog 1
Select 33 DIB_H
7 Analog 11 Trim Position In 0-5vdc 34 GND GND
8 Analog 10 Trim Switch In Active High 35 DIB_SHLD
9 Analog 9 Ballast Switch In Active High 36 Battery Battery
10 Analog 8
11 Analog 7 Gauges
12 Analog 6 *
13 Analog 4 A DATA (LIN)
14 Analog 2 B Gauge Power In
15 DIB_L C Gauge Ground
16 Ignition Ignition D Back Lighting
17 Gauge Power Gauge Power Out
18 LIN_DATA LIN_DATA * Mating Connector Manufacturer: DELFI/PACKARD
19 GND GND
20 ECU-/TACH 1 CAN Negative
21 Analog 18

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VDIG
Pin Function Signal Notes
Triducer Wiring
1 Ground
2 Battery
3 Ignition
4 CAN Positive
5 Can Negative
6 CAN Shield
7 Back Lighting
8 MTS Ballast Input 1-5 vdc
9 Forward Ballast input 1-5 vdc
10 Port Ballast input 1-5 vdc
11 Starboard Ballast input 1-5 vdc
12 Air Temperature 10K Sensor input
13 Perfect Pass On Active low input
14 5 Volt USB 10 K Air Temp
Sensor Return
15 USB Data -
16 USB Data +
17 Buzzer
18
19
20

VDIG Mating Connector Service Tools

I f the 1.50 mm terminal needs to be replaced, a new one can be
Triducer Mating Connector
hand-crimped using the Molex Crimp tool #63811-5900 (Female)
16,14 AWG, and #63811-2600 (Male) 22,20,18 AWG shown
in (Fig. 22a) #63811-2400(Male)16,14AWG, and #63811-6000
(Female)22,20,18AWG. Also shown, Molex Terminal removal tool
#63813-1500.

150 Metri-Pack Cavity Plug

150 Female Terminals Sealed

150 Metri-Pack Cable Seals

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