4.2.8 Steering joystick (optional)

It allows to make manoeuvres in confined waters easier, coordinating the whole steering instrumentation, including bow thrusters, inverters and positioning instrumentation, and controlling the yacht movements and rotations.

1. Joystick;
2. Command button and indicator (C);
3. Thruster button and indicator (T);
4. Engine button and indicator (E).

• Joystick (1): Controls all manoeuvres.
• Command indicator (C) (2): A blue light indicates the correct operation of the system. It turns red in case of problems. This button is used to activate the combined control of engines and thrusters.
• Thruster indicator (T) (3): A blue light indicates the correct operation of the thruster(s). It turns red in case of problems or malfunctions. This button is used to activate control of the thruster or the rudders.
• Engine indicator (E) (4): A blue light indicates the correct operation of engines. It turns red in case of problems or malfunctions. This button may be used to activate optional features.

The three lights on the joystick control panel provide information on the operational conditions of the system. They show both the system status and any malfunction, providing information about the first troubleshooting level:

• C: indicates the overall system status.
• T: indicates the status of the thruster(s).
• E: it indicates the status of the engines.
  

Each indicator has five possible states, providing a greater level of detail:
Solid red: operation is blocked.
Flashing red: operation failure.
Flashing blue: operation is available for use.
Solid blue: system in operation.
Off: system either turned off or unavailable.

All of functions of the system are activated via the C, T and E buttons situated on the joystick control panel. To activate the system, proceed as described below:

1. Make sure the Joystick is in neutral.
2. Switch both keys on.
3. Wait until the system switching on procedure is complete.
4. At the end of the procedure, the system will start the STANDBY mode automatically.

DYNAMIC POSITIONING mode (optional)

The DYNAMIC POSITIONING mode, when active, maintains the position and the heading of the boat. In calm wind conditions, with low currents, the DYNAMIC POSITIONING mode allows the pilot to hold the boat steady within 5 meters of a selected position.
When DYNAMIC POSITIONING is active, the boat’s heading will also remain steady. DYNAMIC POSITIONING is based on GPS and compass data. The system automatically controls engines, gearboxes and thrusters to maintain the selected position and heading.
This allows the captain to keep the boat almost steady when, for example, waiting for refuelling, for a bridge to open or where anchoring is not allowed or feasible.
It is anyway always under captain’s responsibility to keep under control the movements of the boats and the surroundings, watching for obstacles or any other kind of danger. It is captain’s solely responsibility to always stay close to the helm station and react to any kind of danger that may occur.
When DYNAMIC POSITIONING is active, the pilot can still use the joystick to perform every action, as in MANOEUVRE mode.
When the joystick is put back in neutral, the system detects the boat’s new position and heading and automatically controls engines, gearboxes and bow thruster to keep the position and heading steady.

To activate the DYNAMIC POSITIONING mode, proceed as follows:

• Make sure the Throttle levers are at neutral position;
• Make sure the Joystick is in neutral;
• Press the C button to open the selection mode;
• Press the T button once to reach the DP mode;
• Press the C to confirm the activation.