© 2014 SeaStar Solutions
Optimus Installation Manual, Rev. E
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INDEX
abbreviations ......................................................................... viii
1.0 Safety Information ............................................................ 1-1
1.1 Safety Labels ........................................................... 1-3
2.0 System overview .............................................................. 2-1
2.1 System Description .................................................. 2-1
2.2 Optimus EPS System Diagrams ................................. 2-3
3.0 Installation overview ........................................................ 3-1
3.1 Important Information/Technical Support Contact ....... 3-1
3.2 Installation Summary ................................................ 3-1
4.0 planning ........................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Planning .................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Required Parts ......................................................... 4-2
4.3 Plan Your Component Placement ............................... 4-3
4.3.1 Electronic Helm(s)
............................................ 4-3
4.3.2 CANtrak Display
.............................................. 4-5
4.3.3 Pump Control Module (PCM)
............................. 4-8
4.3.4 Power steering pump
..................................... 4-10
4.3.5 SmartCylinders
.............................................. 4-11
4.3.6 Steering Service Valves
.................................. 4-12
4.3.7 Circuit Breakers
............................................. 4-12
4.4 Plan Your Connections ............................................ 4-13
4.4.1 Hydraulic Hoses
............................................ 4-13
4.4.2 Power Connections
........................................ 4-15
4.4.3 Ignition & Tachometer Connections
..................4-19
4.4.4 Optional Autopilot Connection
..........................4-19
4.5 Diagram ................................................................ 4-20
5.0 Installation ....................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Mounting the Helm(s) ................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 EPS Front Mount Helm (EH1510)
....................... 5-2
5.1.2 EPS Sport Plus Tilt Helm (EH1530)
.................... 5-3
5.1.3 EPS Classic Tilt Helm (EH1550)
........................ 5-4
5.1.4 EPS Rear Mount Helm (EH1570)
....................... 5-5
5.2 CANtrak Display ....................................................... 5-6
5.3 PCM and Power Steering Pumps ................................ 5-7
5.3.1 PCM Recommended Mount Hardware
............... 5-7
5.3.2 PCM Mounting Considerations
.......................... 5-8
5.3.3 Power Steering Pump Mounting Considerations
.... 5-9
5.3.4 Integrated Steering Service Valve
.................... 5-11
5.3.5 Power Steering Pump Mounting Hardware
......... 5-11
5.4 SmartCylinder Mounting .......................................... 5-12
5.4.1 Ground Strap Installation
.................................5-17
5.5 Plumbing the System .............................................. 5-18
5.5.1 Hose Labels
.................................................. 5-19
5.5.2 Hose Installation
........................................... 5-20
5.5.3 Hose Fitting Reorientation (if required)
............. 5-22
5.7 Connecting the SmartCylinder ..................................5-24
6.0 networks and wiring ........................................................ 6-1