Joystick Operation (If So Equipped); Joystick Fundamentals - Dometic Optimus EPS Installation And User Manual

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3.5 Joystick operation (if so equipped)

The joystick is the primary user interface for the optional Optimus 360
Joystick Control System. It offers the ultimate control of the vessel for docking
and maneuvering at slow speeds and is especially useful in confined or
difficult circumstances. It is intuitive to use, as the boat follows the actions
of the handle. This section of the manual gives a detailed description of all
of its capabilities and how to get the maximum benefit from this powerful
feature. The Optimus 360 Joystick Quick Reference Guide, provided with
the system, gives summary and reminder information on its operation and
should be kept on the vessel at all times.
NOTE
While the joystick is active the turning resistance of the steering wheel
will increase to remind the user that the helm is disengaged.
3.5.1

Joystick fundamentals

Handle motion
The handle can be moved in any direction or rotated left or right. When
released the spring-loaded joystick will return to center and put the engine
in neutral at idle throttle.
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.
A blue LED on the Boost button will illuminate when in boost mode.
Take Command button
Activates the joystick and allows the joystick to take control of the vessel.
To take control with the joystick, press Take Command with both control
head levers in the neutral position.
NOTE
If your boat has Yamaha engines you can only take command with the
joystick at an active control station. To transfer to joystick control at another
station, you must first press the Yamaha Station Selector button to
activate the control station.
To transfer control back to conventional shift and throttle, refer to section 3.5.4.
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