Seastar Solutions Optimus Seastation

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OPTIMUS SEASTATION QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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SeaStation is an automatic vessel positioning system.

SeaStation can control your vessel’s position, heading, or both.

Please read your user’s manual for detailed operation/safety information,

and use the following as a guide to SeaStation operation.

POSITION MODE

• This mode automatically controls the vessel’s position and

lets heading drift freely

• The button engages/disengages POSITION MODE

• A ﬂashing LED means engagement needs to be conﬁrmed

on the display

• A solid LED means POSITION MODE is engaged

HEADING MODE

• This mode automatically controls the vessel’s heading

and lets position drift freely

• The button engages/disengages HEADING MODE

• A ﬂashing LED means engagement needs to be conﬁrmed

on the display

• A solid LED means HEADING MODE is engaged

POSITION and HEADING MODE

• POSITION and HEADING modes can be combined for

complete vessel control

• The individual modes can be engaged separately or at

the same time

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Summary

Understanding SeaStation Modes

Position Mode

Controls vessel position with free heading drift. Engagement via button, confirmed by flashing LED.

Heading Mode

Controls vessel heading with free position drift. Engagement via button, confirmed by flashing LED.

Combined Position and Heading Mode

Combines position and heading control for complete vessel management. Modes can be engaged separately or together.

Critical Safety Warnings

Propeller Injury Hazard

Warning about propeller injury risk. Only enter water with captain's permission due to severe injury potential.

Engaging and Operating SeaStation

Steps to Engage SeaStation

Requires joystick command, pressing POSITION/HEADING buttons, and confirming 'Engage' on the display.

Drift Warnings and Alerts

Alerts for significant position or heading changes. Recommends monitoring surroundings and manual control.

Heading Bump Feature

Allows target heading adjustment while HEADING MODE is active without disengaging SeaStation.

SeaStation Operational Tips

Tips include immediate control via joystick, aligning with wind/current, and mode toggling.