Introduction; Welcome; Optimus 360 System Overview - Seastar Solutions Optimus 360 Operation Manual

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2.0 INtroDuctIoN

2.1 Welcome

Welcome to the world of electronic joystick control. Please take a few
minutes to familiarize yourself with the System Overview and the First
Time Operation sections. An understanding of the system will assure
your safety and help you get the most enjoyment from your Optimus
360 joystick control system.

2.2 Optimus 360 System Overview

An Optimus 360 system consists of:
a) An Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system to provide effortless
conventional steering.
b) An engine manufacturer supplied electronic shift and throttle (EST)
control system to provide ease of shift and throttle operation and
various convenience features.
c) An Electronic Joystick control system that can combine the EPS and
the EST systems to provide complete boat control using a single
intuitive interface.
d) An electronic display to provide system status, faults, & instructions.
The EPS system consists of an electronic helm located behind the
steering wheel that is electrically connected to a pump control module
(PCM). The PCM converts the steering wheel action to electrical
signals that operate hydraulic pumps. These pumps move the smart
steering cylinders (SmartCylinders) at each engine.
The SmartCylinders are equipped with position sensors that feed engine
position back to the PCM. Service valves are installed between the
hydraulic pumps and the SmartCylinders to allow for manual positioning
of the engines should a fault occur, or for use by the technician
during servicing.
The engine manufacturer supplied EST system has a control head at
each helm station to control the gear selection and operate the throttle.
The control head sends electronic signals to actuators that actuate
the shift and throttle.
The Joystick Control system consists of a Joystick which interfaces to
the EPS and EST system and, when activated, controls the overall
motion of the boat with one easy-to-use device.
A CANtrak display shows system operation and fault warnings. The
CANtrak display also permits system sensitivity and configuration
adjustments.
The Optimus 360 system is designed and tested to exceed ABYC
safety standards, and includes many advancements to make the
system as fail-safe as possible. These include redundant sensors,
fault-tolerant communications, self-monitoring, and fault communications
to notify and advise the operator in case of fault.
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