System Faults And Hazards; Fault Types; Fault Notification - Dometic Optimus EPS Installation And User Manual

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4 System Faults and
Hazards
Optimus EPS has robust fault handling and notification systems to assist you
in the rare event a fault occurs. Please review this section before using your
boat for the first time.
NOTE
When a serious fault occurs, consider your options. While the system has
many features to allow the boat to return to port in a slow and safe manner,
local conditions and operator skills may dictate that calling for assistance
is the prudent thing to do.

4.1 Fault types

Do not confuse these fault types with the safety warning types shown in
section 1.1. When used to describe a fault these words have a specific meaning.
Danger
A danger fault is a critical system fault which will cause limited or no steering
performance. It requires immediate action.
Depending on the nature of the fault, steering will be restricted to one
engine or suspended completely. You may need to manually realign the
engines and steer the boat using the shift and throttle. In the event of a
danger fault, you must return to port or seek assistance immediately.
Warning
A warning fault is a non-critical system fault which may cause the steering
speed to be reduced. Even if a warning fault does not adversely affect
steering performance it is an indication of a problem in the system and you
should correct it as soon as possible.
Caution
A caution fault is a non-critical system fault that will have no effect on system
performance. Although it will not adversely affect your steering, it is an
indication of a problem in the system that should be corrected. A yellow
warning triangle will be displayed on the CANtrak until a technician has
fixed the problem.

4.2 Fault notification

In the event of a danger or warning fault a buzzer will sound and the CANtrak
will display a fault screen.
There are two buzzer signals: a continuous tone indicates a danger fault,
while an intermittent tone indicates a warning fault. Both require
immediate attention. You can silence the buzzer by pressing Mute on the
CANtrak display.
The fault type will be displayed across the top of the screen, and information
and handling instructions are displayed in three zones as shown in figure 4-1.
4-1