User`s manual
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© 2012 Teleflex Marine, Inc. Optimus 360 Users Manual, Rev. A
2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Welcome
Welcome to the world of electronic joystick control. Please take
a few minutes to go through the System Overview and the First
Time Operation sections to assure your safety and to get the most
enjoyment from the Optimus 360 joystick control system.
2.2 Optimus 360 System Overview
An Optimus 360 system consists of:
a) An Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system to provide effortless
conventional steering.
b) An Electronic Shift and Throttle (EST) control system to provide
ease of shift and throttle operation and various convenience
features.
c) An Electronic Joystick control system that can combine the EPS
and the EST systems to provide complete boat control using a
single intuitive interface.
d) An electronic display to provide system status, faults, and
instructions.
The EPS system consists of an electronic helm located behind
the steering wheel that is electrically connected to a pump control
module. This module converts the steering wheel action to electrical
signals that operate hydraulic pumps. These pumps move the smart
steering cylinders (SmartCylinders) at each engine.
A position sensor is part of the SmartCylinders and provides
engine position information back to the pump control module.
service valves are installed between the hydraulic pumps and the
SmartCylinders to allow for manual positioning of the engines should
a fault occur or during servicing.
The EST system has a control head at each helm station to control
the gear selection and operate the throttle. The control head sends
electronic signals to actuators that move the shift and throttle
control cables connected to the engine’s control levers.
The Joystick Control system consists of a Joystick which interfaces
to the EPS and EST system and, when activated, controls the overall
motion of the boat. This is accomplished using electronic signals
from the joystick to take control of the shift, throttle and steering
equipment and operate them as required to totally control the boat
with one easy-to-use device.