© 2014
SeaStar Solutions
Optimus Installation Manual, Rev. E
C-4
C.4.1
System Parameters
Basic system configuration is set through the color CANtrak display
parameters. The display then broadcasts these settings to all the
system devices connected to the network.
Access the parameters by double-clicking on Main Color Display in
the Datalink workspace, then clicking on the Configuration tab.
Remember to click
write
after making any changes.
C.4 System Setup
Figure C-3. Color display – System parameters.
display Station
Set the instance of the display. The default is Main; you only need
to change the second station display instance.
System type
Select ‘Steering Only’ from the drop-down list.
number of engines
For Optimus EPS systems the number of engines and cylinders is
and cylinders
assumed to be two, and these parameters are ignored.
number of [component]
Enter the quantity of helms and displays in your system. The other
components do not apply on an Optimus EPS system.
rpm Source
Set to the appropriate RPM source.
tachometer ppr
If you’re using an analog tachometer, you may need to adjust the
PPR setting.