User`s manual

© 2012 Teleflex Marine, Inc. Optimus 360 Users Manual, Rev. A
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Handle Motion
The handle can be moved in any direction or rotated left or right.
When released the stick will always snap back to center and put the
engine in neutral idle.
Moving the handle away from center or rotating it will cause the
engines to shift into the correct gear for the desired motion. Further
handle motion in the same direction will apply throttle and provide
more thrust in the chosen direction. The joystick is proportional and
guided in each axis.
Boost Button
Increases the power the engines can apply and may be turned on or
off at any time. It can be very handy when handling the boat in wind
or current. The system will remember the boost mode status so if it
is left on, it will be on again next time the joystick is activated.
Take Command Button
Activates the joystick and allows the joystick to take control of the
vessel. The joystick can only take control of the boat when the
control head levers are both in the neutral idle position.
A and C Buttons
Reserved for future use. Not active at this time.
6.1 Joystick Fundamentals