Dometic Optimus EPS User manual

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Electronic Power Steering with Electric Actuator
Installation and User Manual — Book 54
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POWER & CONTROL
OPTIMUS EPS

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This book contains:
• the user’s manual for the Optimus EPS and Optimus 360 system with
Electric Actuator for outboard powered boats.
• installation instructions for the EPS system with Electric Actuator.
This book must be delivered to the owner when installation is complete.
Thank you for choosing Optimus™Electronic Power Steering (EPS) with
Electric Actuator. You have chosen a state of the art steering system that
will provide years of effortless and trouble free steering performance.
About this Book
NOTE
If you are installing the Optimus 360 joystick control system, you will need
to refer to the joystick installation instructions provided separately.

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Table of Contents
1 Important Safety Information............................................... 1-1
1.1 Explanation of symbols .................................................... 1-1
1.2 Safe operation............................................................... 1-2
1.3 Safety considerations for installers .................................... 1-3
1.4 Safety Decal.................................................................. 1-4
2 System Overview................................................................. 2-1
3 Using Your EPS System ........................................................ 3-1
3.1 Before first use............................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 System inspection ................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Interference check................................................. 3-2
3.2 System operation.......................................................... 3-3
3.2.1 First time operation................................................ 3-3
3.3 CANtrak display............................................................ 3-4
3.3.1 CANtrak display navigation..................................... 3-5
3.3.2 CANtrak display map — All Helms Active................. 3-6
3.3.3 All Helms Active screen .......................................... 3-7
3.3.4 Steering maintenance screen .................................. 3-7
3.3.5 Settings screen..................................................... 3-8
3.3.6 Speed sensitive steering........................................ 3-9
3.3.7 Display brightness ................................................ 3-9
3.4 Autopilot operation...................................................... 3-10
3.5 Joystick operation (if so equipped)................................... 3-11
3.5.1 Joystick fundamentals............................................. 3-11
3.5.2 Joystick tips ......................................................... 3-14
3.5.3 Joystick operation examples.................................. 3-15
3.5.4 Returning to conventional operation....................... 3-18
4 System Faults and Hazards.................................................. 4-1
4.1 Fault types .................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Fault notification ............................................................ 4-1
4.3 Danger fault handling .................................................... 4-2
4.3.1 Limp home ........................................................... 4-2
4.3.2 Emergency manual steering override ...................... 4-4
4.4 Warning fault handling................................................... 4-5
4.5 Loss of CANtrak display ................................................. 4-5
5 Installation........................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Before you start ............................................................. 5-1
5.2 Electric Actuator ............................................................ 5-1
5.2.1 Planning............................................................... 5-2
5.2.2 Installation ........................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Ground strap installation........................................ 5-5
5.3 Actuator harness........................................................... 5-6
5.3.1 Planning............................................................... 5-6
5.3.2 Bulkhead installation ............................................. 5-8
5.3.3 Harness protection .............................................. 5-10
5.3.4 Harness connection to actuator.............................. 5-11

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5.4 Electronic helm............................................................. 5-11
5.4.1 Planning.............................................................. 5-12
5.4.2 Helm installation.................................................. 5-12
5.5 CANtrak display.......................................................... 5-17
5.5.1 Planning .............................................................. 5-17
5.5.2 Installation .......................................................... 5-17
5.6 Electrical connections................................................... 5-18
5.6.1 Power connection ................................................ 5-18
5.6.2 CAN1 connection................................................ 5-22
5.6.3 CAN2 connection ............................................... 5-28
5.6.4 CAN3 connection ............................................... 5-31
5.6.5 Ignition sensing .................................................. 5-32
6 Setup and Configuration ..................................................... 6-1
6.1 First time power-up ........................................................ 6-1
6.2 Initial setup................................................................... 6-2
6.2.1 Select system type ................................................ 6-2
6.2.2 Select steering type .............................................. 6-3
6.2.3 Select number of devices ...................................... 6-3
6.2.4 Select device locations.......................................... 6-3
6.2.5 Select RPM source................................................ 6-3
6.3 Steering setup .............................................................. 6-4
6.3.1 Configuration ....................................................... 6-4
6.3.2 Calibrating the Electric Actuators............................ 6-4
6.3.3 Set Proportional Sensitivity..................................... 6-7
6.3.4 Check installation ................................................. 6-7
6.3.5 Move steering...................................................... 6-7
7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..................................... 7-1
7.1 Maintenance schedule.................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Owner/Operator..................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 Qualified marine mechanic ...................................... 7-1
7.2 Troubleshooting guide ................................................... 7-2
Appendix A ............................................................................... A-1
A.1 Helm templates ............................................................. A-1
A.1.1 Front Mount Helm (EH1510/EH1512).......................... A-1
A.1.2 Sport Plus Tilt Helm (EH1530/EH1532) ..................... A-3
A.1.3 Classic Tilt Helm (EH1550/EH1552) ......................... A-5
A.1.4 Rear Mount Helm (EH1570/EH1572)........................ A-7
A.2 CANtrak display template .............................................. A-9
A.3 Bulkhead fitting template ............................................... A-11
Appendix B ................................................................................B-1
B.1 Bolt torque specifications................................................ B-1
B.2 System specifications ..................................................... B-1
Warranty Statement of limited warranty
Return goods procedure
Technical support

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1 Important Safety
Information
Safe operation of Optimus EPS with Electric Actuator depends on proper
installation and maintenance of the system, as well as the operator’s safe
judgment, boating knowledge, and expertise.
The installer and operator must read and understand the safety requirements
in this section before installing or using the steering system. If you have any
questions about safe installation or operation of this system, contact
Dometic Marine. Please don’t guess.
The symbols below are used throughout this publication to alert you to
potential hazards involved with the operation and installation of this product.
Observe these warnings and notices carefully. The safety alerts alone
cannot eliminate hazards; strict compliance with any special instructions
during installation, operation, and maintenance, along with common sense
operation, are important measures to prevent hazardous situations.
1.1 Explanation of symbols
DANGER!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.