Step 9 - Sea Trial - Seastar Solutions Optimus 360 Installation Manual

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9. Move the joystick to full forward and hold until the boat is at
speed. Abruptly move the joystick to full reverse and hold until
the boat stops its forward motion.
a. If the boat does not stop quickly enough, increase Boost
Reverse Power and repeat until you are satisfied with the
stopping time.
10. Move the joystick all the way port and adjust Boost Sideways
Power until the boat moves sideways noticeably faster than in
normal mode.
11. Rotate the joystick all the way clockwise and adjust Boost Rotation
Power until the boat rotates noticeably faster than in Normal mode.
12. Changes in these values can affect previously calibrated parameters.
If you changed any of these parameters by more than 5 units,
repeat STEPS 5 through 7.
9.2.9 Step 9 – Sea trial
Now that the basic setup procedure is completed, it is time to
conduct a basic sea trial to confirm good joystick performance.
Perform the sea trial in an open area and pay particular attention
to gear engagement, boat response and stopping power.
Gear engagement
Perform the following actions and check that the gear shifts occur
within approximately two seconds. If you find that gear engagement
is taking longer contact SeaStar Solutions technical support.
1. Engage Boost mode.
2. Move the joystick all the way to port for a few seconds.
3. Move the joystick all the way to starboard for a few seconds.
4. Move the joystick back to port.
5. Repeat, pausing at the neutral position for one second when
changing directions.
boat response
Step through all the Joystick Modes of Operation shown on the
Optimus 360 Joystick Quick Reference Guide and confirm that:
1. boat response is predictable
2. speeds are safe for operation in a marina
3. boost mode gives noticeably higher thrust than normal mode.
If the boat performance does not meet all of these requirements,
return to STEP 8 and adjust the power levels according to the
instructions. If further adjustments do not help, or if you need
assistance, contact SeaStar Solutions technical support.
Stopping power
1. In normal mode, hold the joystick all the way forward until the
boat reaches its maximum speed.
2. Abruptly move the joystick all the way into reverse.
3. Confirm that the boat's stopping power is adequate.
4. Repeat the test in boost mode.
If the stopping power is insufficient for safe operation, return to
STEP 8 and increase the Reverse Power parameters as required.
© 2014 SeaStar Solutions Optimus 360 Installation Supplement, Rev. B