Step 8 - Adjust Power Levels - Seastar Solutions Optimus 360 Installation Manual

Figure B-14. Vessel Control Power Levels.
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b.3.11 Step 8 – adjust power Levels
In this step you will customize the boat's response by fine-tuning
power levels associated with each direction. Note that large changes
in these values can affect the rudder offset and FWD/REV ratios
calibrated in STEP 4 through STEP 8.
Note: When fine-tuning power levels, always return the joystick to
center position after making any adjustment. Make small changes
and click write after every change.
1. Ensure boost mode is off.
2. Move the joystick all the way forward and adjust Normal Forward
Power until the boat's speed over water (SOW) is 3–4 knots.
3. 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 Normal
Reverse Power and repeat until you are satisfied with the
stopping time.
4. Move the joystick all the way port and adjust Normal Sideways
Power until the boat moves sideways at a comfortable close-
quarters docking speed.
5. Rotate the joystick all the way clockwise and adjust Normal
Rotation Power until the boat rotates at a comfortable close-
quarters docking speed.
6. Press boost to enable boost mode.
7. Move the joystick all the way forward and adjust Boost Forward
Power until the boat's SOW is 4–5 knots.
8. 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.
9. Move the joystick all the way port and adjust Boost Sideways
Power until the boat moves sideways noticeably faster than in
normal mode.
10. Rotate the joystick all the way clockwise and adjust Boost
Rotation Power until the boat rotates noticeably faster than in
Normal mode.
11. 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.
© 2014 SeaStar Solutions Optimus 360 Installation Supplement, Rev. B