Control Head Operation - Seastar Solutions Optimus 360 Operating Instructions & User Manual

5.0 coNtrol HEAD opErAtIoN

warnInG
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 recom-
mended. 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.
On single control station boats, when the ignition is turned on, the
blue Take Command light will illuminate, indicating that the control
head is active. If the control levers are not in neutral, both neutral
indicator lamps will flash red.
On multi-control station boats, when the ignition is first turned on,
the control head Smart Select feature will automatically activate the
control head if the levers are moved out of the neutral position.
Alternately, pushing the take command button with the control levers
in the neutral position will activate the desired station.
When in joystick mode, the control head will become inactive and all
lamps will go out. The control head can be re-activated at any time
by pressing the Take Command button with the control levers in the
neutral position.
When transferring between joystick and control head, the control
head will remember any special features such as Sync mode, which
may have been active prior to entering joystick mode.
The EST Quick Reference Guide provides a summary of the control
head operation and should be kept on the vessel at all times.
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© 2012 SeaStar Solutions Optimus 360 User's Manual, Rev. C