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Yacht Controller Optimo User Manual

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Joystick transmitter for Mercury JPO
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Version 1.3
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

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  • Page 1 Joystick transmitter for Mercury JPO user manual Version 1.3 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Summary SUMMARY ............................... 3 1. INTRODUCTION ............................4 1.1. M ......................4 AIN FEATURES OF THE TRANSMITTER 2. IMPORTANT RULES BEFORE USE ......................5 3. TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONING ........................6 3.1. W ..............................6 ARNINGS 3.2. A ..........................7 CTIVATION PROCEDURE 3.3.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Main features of the transmitter The transmitter is equipped with an output control joystick, which exactly reproduces the functions of the original Mercury JPO joystick. On the transmitter are also present the following control buttons: Power On-Off / Engage Bow and Stern thrusters.

  • Page 5: Important Rules Before Use

    For your safety do not try to open the transmitter or remove the battery. These operations may cause damages to the battery and to the transmitter, cause injuries and make the transmitter unsafe. In case of failures and malfunctions contact an authorized Yacht Controller dealer. ATTENTION: It is necessary to do a full recharge of the transmitter at least once a month.

  • Page 6: Transmitter Functioning

    • The transmitter must always be secured outside the range of children on board. • Do not use Optimo if the transmitter has been immersed in the water (see also the paragraph dedicated to the maintenance). • During the use, pay the maximum attention that the bow of the boat reproduced on the face of the transmitter, always coincides in direction with the bow of the boat.

  • Page 7: Activation Procedure

    If the system emits a long acoustic signal followed by short acoustic signals, an anomaly condition exists which prevents Optimo from operating (for example, control heads off). In this case, Optimo cannot be used. The table with the explanation of the possible alarms is shown at the end of this chapter.
  • Page 8 / two minutes then connect with a smartphone, tablet or PC to the Optimo Wi-Fi (see “Wi-Fi connection” paragraph of the installer manual). If you do not currently have Wi-Fi connection, consult the following table for help.

  • Page 9: Deactivation Procedure

    3.3. Deactivation procedure • To regain control from the control station where the Optimo receiver is connected to the Mercury JPO Joystick, move the right control head lever slightly, then immediately return it to the neutral position. To regain control from another station, however, follow the usual procedure with the levers in the neutral position.

  • Page 10: Use Of The Transmitter

    4. Use of the transmitter DANGER: The use of the Optimo system is reserved to adults with of a boat license and equipped with all the necessary requirements to drive a vessel. DANGER: IT IS ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL LEVERS REMAIN IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION DURING THE USE Optimo.
  • Page 11 AUTO AUTO NOTE JOYSTICK ______________________________________________________________________________________________...
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  • Page 20: Exclusive Activation Of The Bow/Stern Thrusters

    4.2 Exclusive activation of the bow/stern thrusters IMPORTANT: These buttons (see picture 1, buttons 6 7 8 e 9) are always active to allow small and quick variations without the delay of the engines. To activate the right bow thruster excluding the engines, keep pressed button 6.

  • Page 21: Speed Adjust" Function

    To enable this function, press the transmitter “S” button. When the “Speed Adjust” function is active, the green LED next to the “S” button is on. When the Optimo transmitter is turned on, the “Speed Adjust” function is disabled for safety. To reactivate it, push the transmitter “S” button.

  • Page 22: Hold Function

    4.5. Hold function Move the boat sideways using only bow and stern thrusters, in order to keep the boat close to the dock so that even a single person can easily manage the mooring maneuver. IMPORTANT: This function can only be used on boats equipped with proportional bow and stern thrusters.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Troubleshooting

    5.3. Troubleshooting This paragraph describes some problems and malfunctions that could occur using the Optimo system, with the probable cause and - where possible - the countermeasures to be taken to solve them. Problem Possible cause Remedy The transmitter does not turn No voltage arrives at the Check the battery charge.

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    6. Technical specifications Power: Rechargeable battery in lithium 3.7V Cover: In ABS with protection degree IP65. Number of channels: 25 (5 x 5) Transmission code: 16 bits digital Dimensions (LxHxW): 70 x 123 x 55 mm Weight: 140 g Power of transmission: 10mW (30-50 mt.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    . The warranty on the Yacht Controller S.r.l.’s devices is for all the possible defects of material and breakdowns not caused by the customer. Regarding the installation and the possible maintenance operations, these are responsibility of the installer.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Conformity Declaration

    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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