Dual Console ERC Standard - GenII DTS

DUAL CONSOLE ERC, STANDARD

IMPORTANT: This document guides our dealers, boatbuilders, and company service personnel in the proper installation or
service of our products. If you have not been trained in the recommended servicing or installation procedures for these or
similar Mercury Marine products, have the work performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer technician. Improper
installation or servicing of the Mercury product could result in damage to the product or personal injury to those installing or
operating the product. Always refer to the appropriate Mercury Marine service manual for component removal and installation
instructions.
NOTE: After completing installation, place these instructions with the product for the owner's future use.

Components Contained in Kit

123 4 6

57

98

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Ref. Qty. Description

1 1 Dual console ERC (standard)

2 6 Locknuts

3 6 Washers

4 6 M5 X 50 Phillips head screws

5 1 Base plate assembly

6 1 Port accent cover

7 1 Starboard accent cover

8 1 Access cover

9 1 Hex wrench

– 1 Flush mount lanyard stop kit (not shown; separate instructions supplied with lanyard kit)

Dual Console ERC (Standard) Handle Clearance

2.00 in
50.08 mm

2.00 in
50.08 mm

2.00 in
50.08 mm

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Locating and Drilling the Mounting Area

IMPORTANT: After cutting the mounting area, ensure that the opening is free of sharp edges.
1. Locate the area of the boat where the remote control is to be mounted. Allow sufficient clearance for handle movement

and clearance for the wiring.
2. Select the correct template for the mounting application. Templates are supplied with the control.
3. Place the template over the mounting area.
4. Cut and drill as instructed.

Dual Console ERC (Standard) Template

Bow of Boat

47.00 mm 51.00 mm
(1.85 in) (2.01 in)

47.00 mm
(1.85 in)

88.09 mm
(3.50 in)

51.50 mm
(2.03 in)

19.00 mm
(0.75 in)

46.50 mm
(1.83 in)

84.30 mm 84.00 mm
(3.32 in) (3.31 in)

45.00 mm
(1.77 in)

19.25 mm 71080
(0.76 in)

37.00 mm
(1.46 in)

Stern of Boat

Dual Console ERC (Standard) Installation

IMPORTANT: Do not mount a VHF radio, speakers, or related radio wiring within 46 cm (18.0 in.) of the ERC.

IMPORTANT: The ERC can be through‑bolted using the supplied mounting hardware (six screws, six washers, and six nuts)
or mounted to the console using six 12 x 1.25 wood screws (purchased separately). Be sure to drill the correct size pilot holes
for the selected mounting method.

1. Using the provided template, drill the required holes in the console.

a. When through‑bolting using the supplied mounting hardware, drill six 5.56 mm (7/32 in.) holes.

b. When using the optional (purchased separately) 12 x 1.25 wood screws, drill six 3.97 mm (5/32 in.) pilot holes.

2. Attach the base plate assembly to the console, using the selected mounting method (through‑bolted or wood screws), at
the three points shown following.

a - Toward bow
b - First three fasteners

ab

b

b

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3. Insert the last three fasteners into the holes in the ERC.
4. Feed the ERC harness through the hole in the base plate and console.
5. Position the ERC on the base plate, ensuring that the last three fasteners line up with the three remaining drilled holes.

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6. Tighten the fasteners (nuts on the through‑bolts or the optional wood screws) to secure the ERC and base plate to the
mounting surface.

b b a - Toward bow

b - Last three fasteners

a

b

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7. Use the supplied hex wrench to tighten the set screw inside the port rear corner of the ERC.

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8. Connect the ERC harness to the helm harness (or replicator harness, as appropriate): green connector to green
connector, blue connector to blue connector, etc.
NOTE: The following are partial architecture diagrams, showing only the ERC connections.

Quad-engine configuration shown, dual

and triple similar

b a - Helm harness
c
ad b - Blue connectors
e
f c - Green connectors (starboard)

g d - Brown connectors (port)
e - Gray connectors (starboard inner,

triple and quad only)

f - Black connectors (port inner, quad

only)

71146 g - ERC harness

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Six-engine configuration shown,

five-engine similar

a - Helm harness ‑ see NOTE

b - Gray connectors (starboard

d inner)
c - Black connectors (port inner,
a eh
six‑engine only ‑ see NOTE)
b
c d - Blue connectors

f e - Green connectors (starboard)

f - Brown connectors (port)

g g - Replicator harness

h - ERC harness

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NOTE: For five‑engines, use a triple‑engine helm harness; for six‑engines, use a quad‑engine helm harness.

NOTE: On five‑engine configurations, leave the weather cap on the black ERC connector.

9. Adjust the handle friction and detent as required, using the supplied hex wrench and the adjustment screws at the front of
the ERC.

b b a - Detent adjustment screws

b - Handle friction adjustment screws

aa

10. Install the access cover onto the ERC. 71263

a a - Hook on the access cover
b - Slide hook into the ERC body
b c - Pivot the access cover downward to snap into
c
place

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11. Snap the port and starboard accent covers onto the ERC.

a a - Port accent cover
b b - Starboard accent cover

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NOTE: If either of the accent covers must be removed:
1. Use a small flat‑blade screwdriver or equivalent tool to pry around the perimeter of the cover, separating the cover from

the ERC plastic housing. Use care to not mar the ERC.
2. Discard the used accent cover and replace it with a new one.

ERC Configuration

The ERC included in this kit is programmed for single‑helm configuration. It may be necessary to configure the system further
with the CDS G3 tool. Connect CDS G3 and scan the boat to detect if any further configuration is required.

Active Trim Setup and Configuration

IMPORTANT: The Active Trim feature requires a GPS source to function.

Configuration Notes

IMPORTANT: Always configure Active Trim with a major profile that will allow the operator to select an adjustable profile with
additional trim in. That is, avoid selecting a major profile that results in normal operation in adjustable trim profile 1. This will
ensure that the operator can always bring the bow down to correct porpoising without having to manually trim the engine or
drive.
Active Trim has two categories of profiles: major and minor. In simple terms, major profiles are the course trim setting, while
minor profiles are the fine‑tuning within that major profile. Major profiles are selected by the technician during configuration,
whereas minor profiles are chosen by the user during operation. Selecting the correct major profile during configuration is
critical to providing the proper range of minor profiles by which the user can perform the fine‑tuning.

Configuration Procedure

1. Turn the ignition key switch to the ON position.
2. Use the remote control handle trim switch to establish the full trim and tilt range:

a. Trim the engine or sterndrive to the full down position and hold the switch for five seconds after the engine or
sterndrive reaches the full down position.

b. Trim the engine or sterndrive to the full up (trailer) position and continue to hold the trim up switch for five seconds
after the engine or sterndrive reaches the full up (trailer) position.

3. Return the engine or sterndrive to the down position before starting the engine.

NOTICE

Avoid damaging the engine and drive from overheating. Never start or run the power package without water circulating
through the cooling system.

4. Observe the PROFILE LEDs on the ERC. Flashing amber LEDs indicate that the Active Trim system is ON, in the setup
mode, and ready for activation. If the LEDs are not on, press the ACTIVE TRIM button to turn the feature on.
NOTE: If necessary, the system can be returned to the setup mode by simultaneously pressing and holding the ACTIVE
TRIM + ▲ (UP arrow) buttons for five seconds, until the PROFILE LEDs begin flashing.

a - ACTIVE TRIM button and system status light

b b - PROFILE select buttons (▲ and ▼)

c - Selected profile indicator LEDs (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

ac

b

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5. Operate the boat in open, navigable water.
6. Accelerate until the boat is on plane and cruising at the approximate desired speed. A comfortable cruising speed for

most applications is typically achieved between half and three‑quarter throttle.
IMPORTANT: RPM will increase as the sterndrive or engine is trimmed out.
7. Momentarily press ▲ (Up Arrow) or ▼ (Down Arrow) to adjust the trim profile to the most efficient running attitude.
• The number of flashing LEDs will increase or decrease, accordingly.

NOTE: In setup mode, the number of flashing LEDs indicates the major trim profile currently selected.

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• Higher number profiles trim the engine or drive out more, lower number profiles trim the engine or drive in more.
• As a general rule, increase the profile level until the boat begins to porpoise. Then decrease one level.
• Vary the boat speed, and monitor the running attitude to verify the proper profile has been selected.
8. Simultaneously press and release ▲ (Up Arrow) + ▼ (Down Arrow) for two seconds to capture the most efficient
running attitude and retain the optimum trim profile in memory. The amber LEDs will stop flashing, and the display will
move to the center profile position (3).
NOTE: Profile 3 is the center (or unscaled) Active Trim setting. Pressing ▲ (Up Arrow) or ▼ (Down Arrow) allows the
operator to fine‑tune the system setting via the minor profiles. The minor profiles apply scaling to the stored major profile
to make the system more aggressive (trimmed out more) or less aggressive (trimmed in more).
Active Trim is now ready to use.

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