Yamaha TZT16F Multi Touch-16 Inch All Glass Display Radar User Guide
Yamaha Helm Master EX
Yamaha Helm Master EX is an electrically controlled system for single to quad outboard engine(s) with over 150 HP
for boats over 24 ft (approx.). It is a system categorized into Levels 1 to 4, depending on available functions.
| No | Category | New Helm Master EX | Conventional Helm Master | |||||
| 1 | Target | Single to Quad outboard(s) | Multiple outboards | |||||
| 2 | Steering System | All electric: Electrical actuator | control | and | electrical | Hydro-electric: Electrical control actuator | with | hydraulic |
| 3 | Shift Throttle | Electrical control | Electrical control | |||||
| 4 | Joystick | Option for higher level | Standard | |||||
| 5 | Fish Point Feature (simplified dynamic positioning) Drift Point Feature (course keeping like SABIKI mode) |
Available |
Available | |||||
| 6 | Stay Point Feature (dynamic positioning) | N/A for single engine Available for multiple engines | Available | |||||
| 7 | Autopilot Function (straight, route, pattern steering) | Included for higher level (Level 3 and 4) | N/A | |||||
Conventional Helm Master
- Electrical Control
- + Hydraulic Pump
- + Hydraulic Actuator
- (Hydro-Electric SBW)
Scalable System
Depending on levels, the implemented functions are different and categorized in Levels 1 to 4. Make sure to consult with Yamaha representatives for the details on each level to cope with integration with MFDs described in the latter sections.
Example of Conceptual Wiring Diagram
MFD is added to the Yamaha Helm Master EX system to display engine gauges and output route data for autopilot. See Section 2 for details on required items to connect the MFD.
Interconnection
The TZT9F/12F/16F/19F v2.01 and above can be connected to the Yamaha Helm Master EX via the “HDMI I/F, Yamaha part # 6YM-8A201-01 and N2K gateway (HDMI I/F version)”, Yamaha part # 6YG-8A2D0-11 or by just using the “N2K gateway (HDMI I/F version)”.
Available Features by MFD Models
Nav Net TZtouch3 MFDs are compatible with the following features of the Yamaha Helm Master EX
| No | Feature | TZT9F | TZT12F | TZT16F | TZT19F |
| 1 | Display alarms and notifications on MFD | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Output route information from MFD for the engine to slow down and stop at the destination | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | Display Yamaha (graphics) engine gauge data on MFD via HDMI I/F | N/A | N/A | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | Display engine data on MFD via N2K Gateway (HDMI I/F version) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Alarm and Notification Indication
The indication related to Yamaha Helm Master EX will be shown on the message bar at the top of the screen.
Route Output
In addition to PGN: 129285 (Navigation – Route/WP information) for the origin and destination of the route, the next destination is also output.
Notes and Tips
Quarter Screen Mode
In the quarter split screen mode, only one of the screens can be assigned as a Yamaha page
When HDMI I/F Not Detected…
When the HDMI I/F is not detected, the Home page will not show the bright green Yamaha page icon. When the HDMI I/F is detected but the image is not available due to the HDMI I/F being powered off or a wiring failure, the Yamaha page will show a blue screen.
