Specifications

Dear Mercury Trade Partner
In recent years, Mercury Marine has made significant enhancements to our outboard and
MerCruiser engines. These changes were made to improve reliability, performance and
increase customer satisfaction with our products. These same changes also made our
engines more complex and sometimes more difficult to diagnose problems. Mercury
Marine has expended considerable effort in developing a system that will simplify
troubleshooting problems with these more complex engines.
Mercury Marine has partnered with SPX Corporation to develop a PC-based diagnostic
system called “Computer Diagnostic System” or “CDS”. This system is designed to aid
the dealership technician by reducing the diagnostic times required to identify the root
cause of electrical and electronic fuel controlled system problems. The software consists
of a user friendly menu driven interface, engine data screens, step-by-step pinpoint
guided diagnostics for certain models, internet connectivity for timely software updates,
and integrated service manuals.
The basic Computer Diagnostic System is offered in three different configurations. The
first will consist of diagnostic software, SmartComms Interface Box, storage case, Dell
D500 laptop and Quick Setup Guide. The second configuration includes all of the items
listed above and includes a “Rugged” Panasonic CF-18 laptop computer in place of the
Dell D500 laptop. The third configuration available is designed for our partners who have
recently purchased a computer and do not wish to purchase another. We offer the
diagnostic software and SmartComms Interface Box to those who have a computer that
meets the minimum system requirements.
Optional kit accessories available include: an Electrical Harness Break-Out Box, Harness
Pin Probes, 12 Volt DC Adapters, and the DMT 2004 VOM Meter with communications
interface. Additionally Mercury Precision Parts is developing an Electronic Dual Pressure
Tester with communications interface. These communications interfaces will reduce
required technician key strokes, remove entry errors and decrease troubleshooting times
when using the pinpoint guided diagnostics.
Please read the accompanying materials for additional details.
Sincerely,
Mercury Marine