User`s manual

Operation Fundamentals

The handles on the active control head must be in the neutral

position before a joystick may take command of the system.

The joystick has three primary operational modes (see

illustrations next page):

a) Forward/Reverse – engaged by pushing the joystick directly

fore/aft.

Causes the boat to move directly fore and aft. In this mode, the

boat can be steered by rotating the handle. Always engage the

Forward/Reverse Mode by moving the handle directly fore/aft

then rotating the handle to steer. Rotating the handle ﬁrst then

pushing fore/aft would enter Rotation Mode and apply a forward

correction in rotation mode.

b) Sideways – engaged by pushing the joystick directly to port or

starboard.

Causes the boat to move directly sideways. In this mode, the

handle can then be moved fore/aft or rotated to correct the

vessel’s heading or position.

c) Rotation – engaged by twisting the joystick while it is at center

position.

Causes the boat to rotate on the spot. A fore/aft handle

movement after engaging rotation mode will cause the boat

to rotate but with a forward or reverse bias. Always engage

Rotation Mode ﬁrst then apply the desired correction. Pushing

the handle fore/aft then twisting would cause the system to

enter Forward/Reverse mode with a steering correction.

When released, the joystick always returns to the center position,

which provides neutral-idle for engines.

The joystick is proportional and guided in each axis - the more

the joystick is moved, the more throttle is applied.

See the following pages for examples of each of the primary

operational modes.

In the event of an engine stall, ONLY the Forward/Reverse mode

is available. Restart stalled engine or switch to conventional

controls.

6.1 Joystick Fundamentals (continued)

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