User`s manual

© 2012 Teleflex Marine, Inc. Optimus 360 Users Manual, Rev. A
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6.2 Joystick Tips
1. Plan out your joystick maneuvers before you approach your
target:
a. Keep it simple - Minimize diagonal and other complex
maneuvers. This allows for better boat correction and control.
b. Know your boat’s limitations - Be aware of wind and current,
and understand the boat’s movement delay due to its
momentum. Some conditions may prove too strong for your
engine thrust.
2.
Make it clear to the system what you want to do. Do not make
slight movements off of the neutral position. For example: If you
want the boat to move to port, move the joystick well along the
port axis.
3.
Moving the handle port/stbd will move the boat sideways, but
will not steer the boat (change heading). Twisting (rotating) the
handle steers and rotates the boat (see illustrations previous
page).
4.
It is recommended to return to the center position when
switching between primary operational modes.
5.
Practice joystick maneuvers in open water before attempting
close quarters docking. This will help you understand the primary
operational modes and how they control your boat.
PRIMARY MOTION - ROTATION
CORRECTION -
FORWARD/REVERSE TO BIAS ROTATION
c)
6.1 Joystick Fundamentals (continued)