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- Page 1 TK User’s Manual Version 1.6 April 2024 Office - 4545 Ponce De Leon Boulevard - Coral Gables, FL 33146 Showroom - 1300 SE 17th Street - Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 305.667.5811 Fax: 305.663.5551 Toll Free: 888.898.8608 www.YachtController.com...
- Page 2 Thank you for your purchase of the Yacht Controller system. We are sure you will be well pleased with its operation and your wireless control of your yacht. If we can be of assistance to you at any time please do not hesitate to contact us via e mail.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Summary SUMMARY ............................... 3 1. INTRODUCTION ............................4 1.2. T ..........................4 RANSMITTER FEATURES 2. IMPORTANT RULES BEFORE USE ......................5 2. USE OF THE SYSTEM ..........................6 2.1. W ..............................6 ARNINGS 2.2 A ..........................7 CTIVATION PROCEDURE 2.3. D ......................... -
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction Optimo is an electronic control system capable of controlling the right and left engines, the bow and stern thrusters, and the windlasses of any boat in a simple and intuitive way. The system consists of a receiver and a remote control from the Optimo series. 1.2. -
Page 5: Important Rules Before Use
The battery is provided with a protection system who inhibit the functioning in case of complete battery depletion, to avoid fires or explosions of the mentioned battery. If the battery level gets completely exhausted, it will be necessary to replace it at the Yacht Controller laboratories. -
Page 6: Use Of The System
To resume the command, return to the range. • Also, in the nearby presence of other Yacht Controller devices, operating at the same time on adjacent boats, improper activations are not possible because the transmitters continuously modify the communication frequency with the receivers. -
Page 7: Activation Procedure
WARNING: When using Optimo, it is recommended to turn off radar, microwave oven, induction cooker hob and any other device emitting electromagnetic waves with a power higher than 1,000 W. These devices, sometimes of low quality and not compliant with the law on electromagnetic emissions, can interfere with the transmissions of the Optimo system, which by law cannot exceed 10 mW (100,000 times less). -
Page 8: Deactivation Procedure
On / Off and engage button Figure 2: On/Off and engage button To make Optimo operating, press twice the engage (On-Off) button, within 10 seconds • between the first pressure and the second one. • If the operation was successful, the central unit’s acoustic signal stops. The two LEDs will flash signaling the transmission on the two bands, changing color according to the signal strength: green (full signal), white (good signal), purple (poor signal) and red (lost signal). -
Page 9: Using The Transmitter
3. Using the transmitter DANGER: The Optimo system should only be used by adults with all the qualifications necessary for the proper operation and management of the boat. DANGER: Before turning on the engines and thrusters, carefully read the instructions in this manual to understand the different operation in manual and automatic mode. -
Page 10: Behavior In Manual Automatic Mode
3.1. Behavior in manual / automatic mode 1 (Joystick emulation) or 2 3.1.1 Simultaneous control of the forward or reverse engines Manual / automatic mode Manual / automatic mode Simultaneous activation of the left Simultaneous activation of the and right forward engines. left and right back engines. -
Page 11: Left Engine Forward (Manual) Or Left Translation (Joystick Emulation) Or Right Translation (Automatic 2)11
3.1.3 Left engine forward (Manual) or left translation (Joystick emulation) or right translation (Automatic 2) Manual mode Left engine forward. Automatic mode 1 Automatic mode 2 (Joystick emulation) -
Page 12: Right Engine Forward (Manual) Or Right Translation (Joystick Emulation) Or Left Translation (Automatic 2)
3.1.4 Right engine forward (Manual) or right translation (Joystick emulation) or left translation (Automatic 2) Manual mode Right engine forward Automatic mode 1 Automatic mode 2 (Joystick emulation) -
Page 13: Left Engine Back (Manual) Or Left Translation (Joystick Emulation) Or Right Translation (Automatic 2)
3.1.5 Left engine back (Manual) or left translation (Joystick emulation) or right translation (Automatic 2) Manual mode Left engine back. Automatic mode 1 Automatic mode 2 (Joystick emulation) -
Page 14: Right Engine Back (Manual) Or Right Translation (Joystick Emulation) Or Left Translation (Automatic 2)14
3.1.6 Right engine back (Manual) or right translation (Joystick emulation) or left translation (Automatic 2) Manual mode Right engine back. Automatic mode 1 Automatic mode 2 (Joystick emulation) -
Page 15: Left And Right Bow Thruster (Manual) Or Counterclockwise Or Clockwise Rotation (Joystick Emulation Or Automatic Mode 2) With Only Engine
3.1.7 Left and right bow thruster (Manual) or counterclockwise or clockwise rotation (Joystick emulation or automatic mode 2) with only engine Manual mode Manual mode Left bow thruster activation. Right bow thruster activation. 3N or 4N 3N or 4N Automatic mode 1 and 2 Automatic mode 1 and 2 Rotate the boat clockwise using Rotate the boat counterclockwise... -
Page 16: Left And Right Stern Thruster (Manual) Or Counterclockwise Or Clockwise Rotation (Joystick Emulation Or Automatic Mode 2) With Engine And Thrusters
3.1.8 Left and right stern thruster (Manual) or counterclockwise or clockwise rotation (Joystick emulation or automatic mode 2) with engine and thrusters Manual mode Manual mode Activation of the right stern thruster. Activation of the left stern thruster. Automatic mode 1 (Joystick emulation) Automatic mode 1 (Joystick emulation) Rotate the boat counterclockwise Rotate the boat clockwise... -
Page 17: Behavior In Manual / Automatic Mode With Single Engine
3.2. Behavior in manual / automatic mode with single engine 3.2.1 Control of the forward or reverse engine Manual / automatic mode Manual / automatic mode Reverse engine activation. Forward engine activation. 3.2.2 To come alongside left or right Manual / automatic mode Simultaneous activation to the left of the bow and stern thrusters. -
Page 18: Forward Translation Left Or Right
3.2.3 Forward translation left or right Manual / automatic mode Engine forward and thrusters to the left. Manual / automatic mode Engine forward and thrusters to the right. -
Page 19: Reverse Translation Left Or Right
3.2.4 Reverse translation left or right Manual / automatic mode Engine reverse and thrusters to the left. Manual / automatic mode Engine reverse and thrusters to the right. -
Page 20: Bow And Stern Thruster Left And Right
3.2.5 Bow and stern thruster left and right Manual mode Manual mode Bow thruster activation on the right. Bow thruster activation on the left. Automatic mode Automatic mode Rotate the boat clockwise Rotate the boat counterclockwise... - Page 21 Manual mode Manual mode Stern thruster activation on the right. Stern thruster activation on the left. Automatic mode Automatic mode Rotate the boat clockwise. Rotate the boat counterclockwise.
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Page 22: Left / Right Anchor Up / Down Or Auxiliary Outputs (Optional)
3.3. Left / right anchor up / down or auxiliary outputs (Optional) Anchor right Up / Down. (Green LED on). Anchor left Up / Down. (Green LED on). Press the Anchor button to enable the auxiliary outputs. (Yellow LED on). -
Page 23: Acceleration Profile Settings (Optional)
If supported, Optimo allows to set the acceleration profile used for the engines command. To add this function to the system, please, request it with surcharge from the Yacht Controller. The standard profiles are the following. -
Page 24: Maintenance
If the battery gets completely exhausted, it will be necessary to replace it at the Yacht Controller laboratories. IMPORTANT: In case of non-compliance with the rules of use, the battery replacement WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. -
Page 25: How To Clean The Transmitter
If the transmitter is turned on when it falls into the water, it may have irrevocable damage. Before using it again TEST IT COMPLETELY TIED UP AT DOCKSIDE OR IN A SECURE AREA. If you notice ANY anomalies, contact the retailer or Yacht Controller Customer Service. -
Page 26: Problems And Malfunctions
Optimo transmitter. Further information on problems not described in the following table can be found in the Optimo manuals. For further assistance or if not contemplated problems occurs or if the malfunction frequently recurs, please contact your installer or your Yacht Controller dealer. Problem Possible cause... -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
5. Technical specifications Power: 3.7 Vdc rechargeable lithium polymer battery Cover: In ABS with IP65 protection degree. Dimensions (LxHxW) 55 x 130 x 27 mm Weight: 100 g Frequencies: 433 and 868 MHz or 433 and 916 MHz Modulation: GFSK ( transmission and reception ) Number of channels: 25 (5 x 5) Power of transmission:... -
Page 28: Warranty
7. Warranty Each Yacht Controller system is warranted for 36 months, to the original purchaser from the date of sale by the manufacturer against defects of material and workmanship. This warranty does not include any labor costs or charges whatsoever and is strictly for the repair or replacement of the Yacht Controller unit or remote. -
Page 29: Ce Mark
8. CE Mark 0051 Optimo IS A SYSTEM IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CE DIRECTIVES: RED (RADIO EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE) DIRECTIVE 2014 / 53 / UE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (ART. 3.1A): LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 2014/35/UE EMC REQUIREMENTS (ART. 3.1B): ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE EMC 2014/30/UE RADIO REQUIREMENTS (ART. - Page 30 Conformity Declaration The manufacturer: Yacht Controller S.r.l. Via Pavia, 21 20835 Muggiò (MB) Declares that the product: Optimo Is in compliance with the qualifications and with the pertinent dispositions established from the Directive 1999/5/CE. FCC ID: R86TX001YCDB Verification according to § 15.19 (a) (3): This device complies with Part 15 of the Rules.
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