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SeaStar Solutions
Optimus Installation Manual, Rev. E
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6.1 Network Diagrams .................................................... 6-1
6.2 Harness Connections ............................................... 6-3
6.2.1 Connecting the Helm
....................................... 6-3
6.2.2 Connecting a Second Station
........................... 6-5
6.2.3 Connecting the CANtrak
................................... 6-6
6.3 Power Wiring ............................................................ 6-7
6.3.1 PCM Wiring
..................................................... 6-7
6.3.2 PCM Wiring Strain Relief
.................................. 6-7
6.4 Ignition Sensing ....................................................... 6-8
6.4.1 Ignition Splicing
.............................................. 6-9
6.5 Engine RPM Source .................................................6-10
6.5.1 NMEA 2000 CAN Bus
.....................................6-10
6.5.2 Analog Tachometer
........................................ 6-13
6.6 Autopilot Connection (Optional) ................................ 6-13
6.7 Buzzer Kit (Optional) ................................................6-14
7.0 Setup, purging, and calibration ..........................................7-1
7.1 Initial System Setup ..................................................7-1
7.2 Purging the Steering System ......................................7-4
7.2.1 Preparation
.......................................................7-4
7.2.2 The Purging Process
..........................................7-5
7.3 Calibrating the SmartCylinders ...................................7-8
7.3.1 Restricting SmartCylinder Travel
.........................7-9
7.4 Steering Settings.....................................................7-11
7.4.1 Adjustment
.....................................................7-12
7.4.2 Available Settings
...........................................7-13
7.4.3 User Permissions
............................................7-14
8.0 commissioning ................................................................. 8-1
8.1 Installation Checks ................................................... 8-1
8.2 Pre-trip Checks ......................................................... 8-3
8.3 Sea Trial .................................................................. 8-5
8.3.1 Verify Tachometer Signal
.................................. 8-5
8.3.2 Check Steering Performance
............................ 8-5
8.3.3 Steering Adjustments
...................................... 8-6
8.3.4 Conclusion of Sea Trial
.................................... 8-6
8.4 Complete Warranty Checklist ..................................... 8-6
9.0 fault handling .................................................................. 9-1
9.1 Danger Fault Handling
............................................... 9-1
9.2 Warning Fault Handling
.............................................. 9-2
10.0 warranty ...................................................................... 10-1
10.1 Statement of Limited Warranty ............................... 10-1
10.2 Return Goods Procedure ........................................ 10-1
appendix a – mounting templates ......................................... a-1
A.1 Helm Templates ....................................................... A-1
A.1.1 Front Mount Helm
............................................ A-1
A.1.2 Rear Mount Helm
........................................... A-3
A.1.3 Classic Tilt Helm
............................................. A-5
A.1.4 Sport Tilt Helm
................................................ A-7
A.2 CANtrak Display ...................................................... A-9