1ST MATE KIT - MERCURY 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 a c d b e f Ref. Qty. 1 a 4 b c 1 1 d e 1 1st Mate hub Screw Hub antenna NFC chip 1st Mate driver fob kit f 1 1st Mate harness Description 69924 Single (1 key switch drop) Dual (2 key switch drops) Triple (3 key switch drops) 4/5/6 engine (6 key switch drops) 90-8M0159024 eng DECEMBER 2019 2019 Mercury Marine Page 1 / 8 1ST MATE KIT - MERCURY Hub Installation
! WARNING Before working around electrical system components, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent injury or damage to the electrical system due to an accidental short circuit. 1. Place the hub so that the antenna is at least 50.8 mm (2.00 in.) from other electronic or magnetic equipment including Chartplotters, VHF radios, GPS receivers, and antennas. 2. Use the following dimensions to select the desired location for the hub. Mount the hub on a bulkhead or panel near the helm where it will be protected from the elements. IMPORTANT: Minimum panel depth must be greater than 20 mm (0.79 in.). Use a 1/8 bit to drill pilot holes for the fasteners. Do not drill through the panel. Drawing measurements are for reference only. Do not use for a drilling template. 157.60 mm (6.204 in.) 146.60 mm (5.771 in.) c d Not a template a - 123.75 mm (4.872 in.) b - 72 mm (2.834 in.) c - 157.60 mm (6.204 in.) d - 146.60 mm (5.771 in.) a
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m m 2 7 IMPORTANT: Use the supplied fasteners to mount the hub on a panel or bulkhead with the front of the hub facing forward or aft, so that it is perpendicular to the vessel's center line. Do not over tighten the mounting fasteners. 69896 UP Recommended mounting orientation 70268 3. Connect the NMEA 2000 network connector to the hub. 4. Connect the 14pin harness connector to the hub. Page 2 / 8 2019 Mercury Marine 90-8M0159024 eng DECEMBER 2019 5. Connect each trunk of the 14pin hub harness to the corresponding main station extension harness connector and its respective key switch harness connector (as equipped), i.e. single, dual, triple, quad, five, or six engine applications. The starboard key switch harness drop (labeled STBD) must be connected to the starboard engine key switch. Refer to Diagrams. 1. Mount the antenna in an unobstructed location at least 30 cm (10 in.) away from other electronic equipment. 2. Connect the antenna harness to the hub. 1ST MATE KIT - MERCURY Antenna Installation D R A FT C O P Y Diagrams Single Engine Applications c d e a b g STBD i h f 69907 a - Antenna b - HUB c - Driver fob d - Mobile device e - Junction box f - Key switch harness g - Starboard engine key switch h - Hub harness i - NMEA 2000 90-8M0159024 eng DECEMBER 2019 2019 Mercury Marine Page 3 / 8 1ST MATE KIT - MERCURY Dual Engine Applications c d e a b h g STBD j i f f 69908 a - Antenna b - HUB c - Driver fob d - Mobile device e - Junction box f - Key switch harness g - Starboard engine key switch h - Key switch i - Hub harness j - NMEA 2000 Page 4 / 8 2019 Mercury Marine 90-8M0159024 eng DECEMBER 2019 1ST MATE KIT - MERCURY Triple Engine Applications c d a b e h h g j i STBD f f f 69909 a - Antenna b - HUB c - Driver fob d - Mobile device e - Junction box f - Key switch harness g - Starboard engine key switch h - Key switch i - Hub harness j - NMEA 2000 90-8M0159024 eng DECEMBER 2019 2019 Mercury Marine Page 5 / 8 1ST MATE KIT - MERCURY Four, Five, and Six Engine Applications c d e a b h h h h h g j i STBD f f f f f f 69902 a - Antenna b - HUB c - Driver fob d - Mobile device e - Junction box f - Key switch harness g - Starboard engine key switch h - Key switch i - Hub harness j - NMEA 2000 FOB Initial Pairing a b a - LEDs 1. Theft deterrent system (TDS) active 2. Man overboard (MOB) active 3. NMEA network connected 4. SmartCraft network connected 5. Pairing indicator b - Button 69925 Page 6 / 8 2019 Mercury Marine 90-8M0159024 eng DECEMBER 2019 1ST MATE KIT - MERCURY LED Indicators LED Green Red Blue TDS MOB NMEA SmartCraft Bluetooth System Configuration Download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store after point of sale transaction or during the vessel delivery and sea trial. Technical Specifications Hub General Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Operating humidity range Voltage source Power consumption Frequencies RF Signal Wireless peripherals Hardware peripherals Antenna Item Antenna Mechanical Environmental Hub 10 C70 C (14 F158 F) 40 C85 C (40 F185 F) 0100%
13.8 V Nominal 10 mA in sleep (0.138 mW) 150 mA in active mode (2 W) 915 MHz FCC (US/CAN) 868 MHz RED (EU) 915 MHz ACMA (AU) 2.4 GHz 13.56 MHz 10dBm max. 5dBm max. 20dBm max. 100mW max. WiMEA, Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC NMEA2000 SmartCraft WiMEA Bluetooth NFC WiMEA Bluetooth WiFi NFC Frequency Range Polarization Gain V.S.W.R. Impedance Cable Cable Length Connector Mounting method Operating Temperature Vibration Environmentally Friendly Specifications 824~960 MHz Linear 2.0dBi (Zentih)
< 2.0 50 RG174 2 Meters RPSMA Magnet / 3Mtape 40 C85 C (40 F185 F) 1055 Hz with 1.5 mm amplitude 2 hours ROHS Compliant 90-8M0159024 eng DECEMBER 2019 2019 Mercury Marine Page 7 / 8 1ST MATE KIT - MERCURY Certifications and Compliance Radio hub EMC hub Flammability fob Imersion fob Compliant materials Compliant D R A FT C O P Y Hub US: FCC Part 15c EU: R&TTE, EN 300 328, Maritime/CE US: CISPR 161 EU: EN 301 48901 (V1.9.2), Class A IEC 60950 1&22, CEUL94 IEC 60945 IP68, Maritime/CE 3m / 10ft. water resistant RoHS (2002/95/EC) ABYC A33 ABYC A33 & E11 Compliant. US Compliant (US Emergency engine/propulsion cutoff devices standard) For Products Sold in the US/CAN Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1st Mate Hub: This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 1st Mate Fob: This device has been tested and meets applicable limits for radio frequency (RF) exposure. Dclaration dexposition aux radiations: Dclaration dexposition aux radiations: Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. This device complies with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Products of Mercury Marine W6250 Pioneer Road Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1939 MERCURY MARINE. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Alpha, Axius, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, Circle M with Waves Logo, GO BOLDLY, K-planes, Mariner, MerCathode, MerCruiser, Mercury, Mercury with Waves Logo, Mercury Marine, Mercury Precision Parts, Mercury Propellers, Mercury Racing, MotorGuide, OptiMax, Pro XS, Quicksilver, SeaCore, Skyhook, SmartCraft, Sport-Jet, Verado, VesselView, Zero Effort, Zeus, #1 On the Water and We're Driven to Win are registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Mercury Product Protection is a registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Page 8 / 8 2019 Mercury Marine 90-8M0159024 eng DECEMBER 2019