Seastar Solutions OPTIMUS EPS User Manual

© 2012 SeaStar Solutions Optimus Operations Manual, Rev. D
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INDEX
Abbreviations .................................................................... iv
1.0 Safety Instructions .......................................................... 1-1
1.1 Safety Labels ............................................................. 1-3
2.0 Introduction .................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Welcome .................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Optimus System Overview .......................................... 2-1
2.3 Optimus EPS Single Station System Diagram .............. 2-2
2.4 Optimus EPS Dual Station System Diagram ................. 2-3
3.0 First Time Operation ....................................................... 3-1
3.1 Locate the Following Steering System Components ...... 3-1
3.1.1 Electronic Helm(s) ............................................. 3-1
3.1.2 Circuit Breakers for Optimus EPS System ........... 3-1
3.1.3 Pump Control Module (PCM) ...............................3-2
3.1.4 Hydraulic Steering Pumps .................................. 3-2
3.1.5 SmartCylinders ................................................. 3 -3
3.1.6 Steering Service Valves ..................................... 3-3
3.1.7 Cantrak Display ................................................ 3-4
3.2 Initial Start Up ........................................................... 3-5
3.3 System Inspection ..................................................... 3-6
3.4 Installation Checks .................................................... 3-8
3.5 Initial Sea Trial .......................................................... 3-9
4.0 System Use .................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Before Each Use ....................................................... 4-1
4.2 Multiple Stations Boats ............................................. 4-1
4.3 Autopilot Operation ................................................... 4-2
5.0 CANtrak Display ............................................................ 5-1
5.1 Purpose .....................................................................5-1
5.2 CANtrak Display Navigation .........................................5-2
5.3 CANtrak Display Map – All Helms Active ...................... 5-3
5.4 All Helms Active Screens ........................................... 5-4
5.4.1 All Helms Active (Normal Steering Mode) ........... 5-4
5.4.2 Settings Screen [ Steering ] .............................. 5-5
5.4.3 Display (DISP) Screen ....................................... 5-7
6.0 System Faults & Hazards ................................................. 6-1
6.1 Hazard Definitions ......................................................6-1
6.1.1 Danger ............................................................ 6-1
6.1.2 Warning ........................................................... 6-1
6.1.3 Caution ............................................................ 6 -1
6.2 System Fault Handling ................................................6-2
6.2.1 Danger Fault Handling ....................................... 6-2
6.2.2 Limp Home ..................................................... 6-3
6.2.3 Warning Fault Handling .................................... 6-5
6.2.4 System Fault Handling – Example ...................... 6-7
6.2.5 CANtrak Loss of Display ................................... 6-8
6.3 Buzzer ...................................................................... 6-9
6.4 Reduced Performance .............................................. 6-9
6.5 Steering Fluid Loss .................................................... 6-9

Seastar Solutions OPTIMUS EPS Specifications

General

Brand	Seastar Solutions
Model	OPTIMUS EPS
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English