Seastar Solutions OPTIMUS EPS, Operation Instructions And Users Manual

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© 2012 SeaStar Solutions Optimus Operations Manual, Rev. D
6-3
6.2.2 Limp Home
When a Danger fault results in steering performance being restricted
or suspended, the CANtrak may provide instructions on how to enter
Limp Home mode.
Limp Home will provide instructions for the user to manually move the
engine(s) and allow the user to “limp home” at a reduced performance.
If you aren’t familiar with the service valve location and operation, see
section 3.1.6 for information.
There are two Limp Home modes depending on the nature of the fault.
LIMP HOME MODE IS AN OVERRIDE SYSTEM. IT MAY SEVERELY LIMIT
YOUR BOAT CONTROL. IT SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. PROCEED WITH
EXTREME CAUTION. ALWAYS WEAR PDFS AND LANYARD. REFER
TO THE NOTICE IN SECTION 6.0.
Limp Home Mode 1
This mode occurs when the system can no longer provide steering to
ANY of the engines. The CANtrak will instruct the operator to manually
center the engines using the service valves, then proceed to port
immediately using the shift and throttle controls to steer the vessel.
Figure 6-2. Limp home instructions, all steering disabled.
WARNING