Control Head Operation - Seastar Solutions Optimus 360 Operation Manual

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the control head
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engine manufacturer
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Suzuki
yamaha
yanmar – By2 engine
* A steady red lamp indicates transfer when the joystick is not operational due to a system fault.
Table 5-1. Transfer Control back to Control Head.
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5.0 coNtrol HEaD opEratIoN

Be very cautIouS when fIrSt enGaGInG the GearS to eStaBLISh
that forward IS truLy forward and reverSe IS truLy reverSe.
a quIck In-and-out of Gear teSt IS recommended. enSure
that the Boat IS cLear of aLL oBStacLeS forward and aft
Before conductInG thIS teSt.
The control head is the primary user interface for conventional shift and
throttle controls. Please ensure you are familiar with the specific
operation of your electronic shift and throttle (EST) system before use by
consulting your engine manufacturer's manual for detailed operation.
Be very cautIouS when fIrSt enGaGInG the GearS.
Your Optimus 360 joystick control system is designed to work with a
variety of different EST systems provided by different engine
manufacturers. Each engine manufacturer will have their own unique
transfer routine to switch from joystick control back to conventional
shift and throttle control. Refer to the table below for your specific
transfer details.
Always put the joystick in its neutral position before transferring control.
transfer to control head
Press + button on control head
Press Select button on station
control panel
To control head at active station:
Move the control head levers out
of neutral
OR
Press take command on the
active joystick to toggle control
back to the control head.
To control head at another station:
Press Station Selector on the
Yamaha panel.
Press take command button
on control head
Optimus 360 Joystick Control System, Rev. C
Indication of transfer
1. Joystick blue lamp(s) turn OFF*
2. Control head lamp(s) turn ON
1. Joystick blue lamp(s) turn OFF*
2. Select LED turns ON
1. Joystick blue lamp(s) turn OFF*
1. Control head lamp(s) turn ON
1. Joystick blue lamp(s) turn OFF*
2. Control head lamp(s) turn ON
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