Dometic OPTIMUS 360 User manual

Joystick Control System for Engines with Integrated
Electronic Shi and Throttle
Installation Manual — Book 63
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OPTIMUS 360 JOYSTICK
CONTROL SYSTEM

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the latest information available at the time of publishing. The illustrations
used in this manual are intended as representative reference views only.
Moreover, because of our continuous product improvement policy, we
may modify information, illustrations and/or specifications to explain and/
or exemplify a product, service or maintenance improvement. We reserve
the right to make any change at any time without notice.
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purpose other than as specifically authorized in writing by Dometic.
is a registered trademark of the American Boat &
Yacht Council (http://www.abycinc.org)
NMEA 2000®is a registered trademark of the National Marine
Electronics Association.
Optimus, Optimus 360, SeaStar, and BayStar are all trademarks of Dometic.
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This book contains:
• instructions required to install and calibrate the Optimus 360 Joystick
Control System for electronic shift and throttle engines.
This document is to be utilized in conjunction with the Optimus Hydraulic EPS
Installation Manual (PID #682158), Optimus Electric EPS Installation Manual
Book 54 (PID #682220), and Book 65 (PID #682170). These books contain
installation, calibration, and purging instructions for the base electronic
steering system, upon which the joystick control system is built.
This book must be delivered to the owner when installation is complete.
Thank you for choosing the Optimus™360 Joystick Control System. You
have chosen a state of the art steering system that will provide years of
effortless and trouble free steering performance.
About this Book

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Table of Contents
Abbreviations........................................................................ vi
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
2 System Overview................................................................. 2-1
2.1 System description......................................................... 2-1
3 Installation........................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Important information/Technical Support contact .............. 3-1
3.2 Installation overview....................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Part 1: Component installation............................... 3-2
3.2.2 Part 2: System calibration, purging and setup.......... 3-2
3.3 Installing the Joystick...................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 Joystick types....................................................... 3-3
3.4 CAN1 Harness connections............................................ 3-4
3.5 CAN2 Harness connections ........................................... 3-5
4 System Setup, Purge, and Calibration................................. 4-1
4.1 Initial system setup ......................................................... 4-1
4.2 Purge and calibrate ....................................................... 4-3
4.3 Engine-specific setup .................................................... 4-3
5 Evinrude .............................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Evinrude and Optimus 360 network interconnection.......... 5-1
5.1.1 Evinrude ETEC G2 with iDock ................................ 5-1
6 Suzuki .................................................................................. 6-1
6.1 Gateway installation ....................................................... 6-1
6.2 Suzuki EST gateway and Optimus 360 interconnection ...... 6-2
6.2.1 Suzuki BCM CAN network connection................... 6-5
6.2.2 Suzuki switch panel harness connection ................. 6-6
6.2.3 Optimus EST gateway connection ......................... 6-7
6.2.4 Optimus CAN 1 and CAN 2 connections................ 6-7
6.2.5 Optimus PCM ignition sensing .............................. 6 -7
6.3 Suzuki SPC system calibration......................................... 6-8
7 Yamaha................................................................................ 7-1
7.1 Yamaha DEC ................................................................. 7-1
7.1.1 Yamaha DEC remote control connections................ 7-1
7.1.2 EST gateway installation for Yamaha DEC................. 7-5
7.1.3 Yamaha DEC EST gateway and Optimus 360
connection.......................................................... 7-7

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7.2 Yamaha EX .................................................................. 7-13
7.2.1 Yamaha EX remote control connections................. 7-13
7.2.2 EST gateway installation for Yamaha EX.................. 7-14
7.2.3 Yamaha EX EST gateway and Optimus 360
connection........................................................ 7-15
7.3 Yamaha EST gateway setup ........................................... 7-17
8 Mercury DTS .........................................................................8-1
8.1 Mercury DTS remote control connections ......................... 8-1
8.2 EST gateway installation ................................................. 8-4
8.3 Mercury DTS/EST gateway setup .................................... 8-5
9 Honda IST ............................................................................ 9-1
9.1 Honda IST remote control connections............................. 9-1
9.2 Honda IST ignition line connection.................................. 9-4
9.3 EST gateway installation ................................................. 9-4
9.4 Honda IST/EST gateway setup........................................ 9-6
10 Yanmar .............................................................................. 10-1
10.1 Installing the control head ............................................. 10-1
10.1.1 Control head trim switch connection..................... 10-1
10.2 Yanmar and Optimus 360 CAN2 interconnection............. 10-3
10.3 Control head setup ...................................................... 10-6
11 OXE ..................................................................................... 11-1
11.1 OXE and Optimus 360 network interconnection ............... 11-1
12 Post-Installation Warranty Checklist ...................................12-1
13 Updating Firmware............................................................. 12-1
14 Warranty............................................................................. 14-1
14.1 Statement of limited warranty ......................................... 14-1
14.2 Return goods procedure................................................ 14-1
14.3 Technical support ......................................................... 14-1
14.4 Authorised service centers & distributors ......................... 14-1

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Appendix A – Mounting Templates ............................................ A-1
A.1 Joystick ......................................................................... A-1
A.2 Control head (Yanmar/Optimus) ..................................... A-3
Appendix B – Setup and Tuning with Datalink ........................... B-1
B.1 Using Datalink ............................................................... B-1
B.2 System setup................................................................ B-3
B.2.1 System parameters............................................. B-3
B.2.2 Settings menu access ......................................... B-4
B.2.3 Cycle power to system........................................ B-4
B.3 Joystick tuning procedure............................................... B-5
B.3.1 General notes.................................................... B-6
B.3.2 Before you start.................................................. B-6
B.3.3 STEP 1 – Import engine-specific settings................ B-7
B.3.4 STEP 1a – System................................................ B-7
B.3.5 STEP 2 – Set throttle limits.................................... B-7
B.3.6 STEP 3 – Run throttle wizards ............................... B-9
B.3.7 STEP 4 – Set forward heading correction.............. B-10
B.3.8 STEP 5 – Balance rotation power .......................... B-11
B.3.9 STEP 6 – Set sideways rudder angle..................... B-12
B.3.10 STEP 7 – Balance sideways engine power............. B-13
B.3.11 STEP 8 – Adjust power levels .............................. B-14
B.3.12 STEP 9 – Sea trial ............................................... B-15
B.3.13 STEP 10 – Saving the joystick tuning file ................ B-15
B.4 Adding a second control station .................................... B-16
B.4.1 Configure the secondary helm and
CANtrak display................................................ B-16
B.4.2 Configure the secondary control head
Yanmar only)..................................................... B-16
B.4.3 Configure the secondary joystick ........................ B-16
B.5 Importing a joystick tuning file ....................................... B-17
B.5.1 Configuring a second joystick............................. B-17
B.5.2 Using a template file .......................................... B-17
B.5.3 Replacing a joystick ........................................... B-18
B.5.4 Updating joystick firmware ................................. B-18
B.5.5 Basic import procedure ..................................... B-18
B.6 Yamaha EST gateway setup ........................................... B-20
B.6.1 System............................................................. B-21
B.6.2 LPS calibration .................................................. B-21

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Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manual:
ABYC American Boat & Yacht Council
AUX Auxiliary
BAT Battery
BCM Boat Control Module (Suzuki)
CAN Controller Area Network
CAN bus Controller Area Network (data) bus. (A harness of
wires that carry digital signals and power between
electronic modules)
CL/CLP Command Link/Command Link Plus (Yamaha)
DC Direct current
DEC Digital Electronic Control (Yamaha)
ECM Engine control module
ENG Engine
EPS Electronic Power Steering
EST Electronic shift and throttle
FT-LB Foot-pounds, a US unit of torque
FWD Forward
GND Ground
HI High
IN-LB Inch-pounds, a US unit of torque
LED Light emitting diode
LO Low
LPS Lever position sensor
MPH Miles per hour
NA Not applicable or Not available
N/C No connection
Nm Newton-meters, a metric measure of torque
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
NMEA 2000®A protocol for digital communication on a CAN Bus
OEM Original equipment manufacturer
PCM Pump control module
REV Reverse
ROT Rotation mode (joystick control)
RPM Revolutions per minute
SIDE Sideways mode (joystick control)
STBD Starboard (right when facing forward)
SW Switch
WOT Wide open throttle
NOTE
Some abbreviations not listed here may be found in their respective sections.

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1 Important Safety
Information
Safe operation of the Optimus™ 360 Joystick Control System 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.

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General
• Read and understand this manual, the Quick Reference Guide, and any
other documentation provided with your steering system.
• Know and obey all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws and
regulations that govern boating in your area. Dometic recommends all
boat operators take a boating safety course.
• Never operate a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Before every use
• Perform the system inspection as described in Book 50.1 or Book 54.
• Make sure your Quick Reference Guide and/or this manual is on your
boat. Both contain important safety information that you may need in the
event of a system fault while on the water.
During use
• Wear a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD).
• Attach the engine shut-off lanyard to your PFD.
• Do not allow anyone not familiar with the controls (steering, shift/
throttle) to operate the boat.
After use
• Rinse off the SmartCylinder(s) or Electric Actuator(s) thoroughly, using
only fresh, clean water at low pressure. Never use high-pressure water
from a hose nozzle or pressure washer.
• Do not use acetone, or cleaners containing ammonia, acids, or any other
corrosive ingredients, on any Optimus components.
• Some products formulated for cleaning fiberglass hulls are known to
aggressively corrode stainless steel shafts. If using a hull cleaner, avoid
overspray on to the Electric Actuators. Rinse off any overspray
immediately with fresh, clean water.
WARNING!
Do not operate the boat if any component is not in proper working order.
It may result in a loss of steering control, which could lead to a collision
and/or ejection from the boat, causing property damage, personal injury,
and/or death.
WARNING!
Do not operate your boat without a functioning CANtrak display or a
compatible Garmin display integrated with the Optimus system.
1.2 Safe operation
WARNING!
The safety information below is intended to inform you of hazards that
may be present when operating a boat equipped with Optimus EPS.
Read and understand this information.

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Before installation
• Read and understand this manual, and any other manuals supplied with
this system.
• Ensure you have all the required components on hand before you start.
• Do not use a wheel-mounted trim switch with coiled cord. The cord can
wrap around the steering wheel shaft and inhibit steering.
During installation
• Install components as instructed in this manual. Some component parts
and kits may contain additional installation instructions – refer also to
those instructions.
• Do not substitute any component of the system. Dometic and Optimus
parts are rigorously engineered and tested to ensure system integrity.
Substitution of components may compromise safety, performance, and
reliability.
• If an instruction is unclear, contradictory, or you are otherwise unsure how
to proceed, do not guess. Contact Dometic Marine technical support.
After installation
• Perform the system inspection and interference checks described in
Book 50.1 or Book 54.
• Correct any interference issues before handing the boat to the owner.
1.3 Safety considerations for installers
WARNING!
The Optimus EPS system must be installed by an authorized dealer or
OEM boat builder.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in a loss of steering
control, which could lead to a collision and/or ejection from the boat,
causing property damage, personal injury, and/or death.

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