Yacht Controller MAXIMO ONE User manual

MAXIMO ONE user’s manual
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Safety Precautions
This manual contains information highlighted by symbols, which must be followed for the safe and proper
use of the Yacht Controller Maximo.
IMPORTANT: Important information regarding the proper use of the Yacht Controller.
SUGGESTION: Information that assists in facilitating the use of your Yacht Controller.
WARNING: Information concerning the proper use of the Yacht Controller which must be
followed in order to avoid product malfunction or breakdown.
DANGER: Information concerning the proper use of the Yacht Controller which must be
followed exactly in order to avoid injury and damage to property or people.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change or modification without notice: in the event of
any differences or ambiguity, please ask the reseller or Yacht Controller.
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WARNING:
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY REVIEWED PRIOR TO USING THE
YACHT CONTROLLER SYSTEM; IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE PURCHASER TO CONTACT
THE SELLER OF THE YACHT CONTROLLER SYSTEM DIRECTLY , IN THE EVENT THERE IS
ANY DOUBT WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THE USE OR OPERATION OF THIS SYSTEM. YACHT
CONTROLLER LLC DOES NOT TAKE ANY RESPOSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THE YACHT
CONTOLLER SYSTEM. THIS SYTEM IS DESIGNED STRICTLY FOR USE IN THE USA AND ITS
ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS, USE OUTSIDE OF THIS AREA IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND
MAY RESULT IN FAULTY SYSTEM OPERATION DUE TO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE FOR
WHICH YACHT CONTROLLER TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND SUCH USE .
Thank you for your purchase of the Yacht Controller system. We are sure you will be well
pleased with its operation and your wireless control of your yacht. If we can be of
assistance to you at any time please do not hesitate to contact us via e mail.
[email protected] or 1.888.898.8608. We also appreciate the referral of your
friends and associates who may be interested in the Yacht Controller.
Happy boating from the Yacht Controller team !
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YACHT CONTOLLER IS A WIRELESS DEVICE USED TO CONTROL THE
MANEUVERING OF A BOAT WHEN DOCKING, ANCHORING OR
MOORING. IT IS NOT ASUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OPERATION OF THE CONTROL OF A
YACHT WHEN PERFORMING THESE PROCEDURES.

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Summary
SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2. TRANSMITTER FEATURES...............................................................................................................................4
2. USE OF THE SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1. WARNINGS....................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 ACTIVATION PROCEDURE................................................................................................................................6
2.3. DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE...........................................................................................................................7
3. USING THE TRANSMITTER ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. BEHAVIOR IN MANUAL /AUTOMATIC MODE 1(JOYSTICK EMULATION)OR 2.........................................................9
3.1.1 Simultaneous control of the forward or reverse motors.........................................................................9
3.1.2 To come alongside left or right...............................................................................................................9
3.1.3 Left engine forward (Manual) or left translation (Joystick emulation) or right translation (Automatic 2)10
3.1.4 Right engine forward (Manual) or right translation (Joystick emulation) or left translation (Automatic
2)...................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.5 Left engine back (Manual) or left translation (Joystick emulation) or right translation (Automatic 2).12
3.1.6 Right engine back (Manual) or right translation (Joystick emulation) or left translation (Automatic 2)13
3.1.7 Left and right bow thruster (Manual) or counterclockwise or clockwise rotation (Joystick emulation or
automatic mode 2) with only engine .............................................................................................................14
3.1.8 Left and right stern thruster (Manual) or counterclockwise or clockwise rotation (Joytick emulation or
automatic mode 2) with engine and thrusters...............................................................................................15
3.2. BEHAVIOR IN MANUAL /AUTOMATIC MODE WITH SINGLE ENGINE......................................................................16
3.2.1 Control of the forward or reverse engine .............................................................................................16
3.2.2 To come alongside left or right.............................................................................................................16
3.2.3 Forward translation left or right ...........................................................................................................17
3.2.4 Reverse translation left or right...........................................................................................................18
3.2.5 Bow and stern thruster left and right....................................................................................................19
3.3. LEFT /RIGHT ANCHOR UP /DOWN OR AUXILIARY OUTPUTS (OPTIONAL)...........................................................21
3.4. ACCELERATION PROFILE SETTINGS (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................22
4. MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1. INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGING .....................................................................................................................23
4.2. CLEANING THE TRANSMITTER.......................................................................................................................24
4.3. PROBLEMS AND MALFUNCTIONS...................................................................................................................25
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 26
The Wi-Fi network we use needs at least a 4G connection (preferably 5G) if it is tethered to a
smartphone. The same also applies if it is connected to an access point on the boat with a
SIM to connect to the cellular network. Otherwise if it is connected to the marina Wi-Fi it is
better to connect it not to the 2.4 GHz (which has only 11 channels with limited bandwidth) but
to the 5 GHz (which has more than 23 channels with extended bandwidth and more than 100
narrow-band channels).
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1. Introduction
1.2. Transmitter features
The transmitter electronics is enclosed in a silver ABS case that combines ergonomics and
functionality with an IP65 protection rating.
On the transmitter are the following buttons
1Anchor right Up / Down.
2Anchor left Up / Down.
3Enables the command of the windlasses
when the green LED is on. Press it to
enable the auxiliary commands, indicated
by the yellow LED.
4÷ 15 Activation of engines and thrusters in
manual or automatic mode. See chapter
"Using the remote control".
16 On / Off and engage button.
17 Automatic / Manual mode with green
signaling LED.
18 Motor operating speed adjustment with
multicolored LED.
19 Multicolor LED indicating the battery charge
state or charging battery.
20 Two transmission multicolor LEDs for
bands1 and 2.
Figure 1: Description of the transmitter
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3
2
4
5
6 7
8 9
10
11
12 13
14
15
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17 18
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2. Use of the system
The commands on the receiver are activated by the respective transmitter’s buttons. The
transmitter cyclically transfers the state of the buttons to the receiver.
The command will remain active as long as the corresponding button is pressed.
In case of communication failure between the transmitter and receiver, the receiver is
automatically deactivated, signaling the anomalous condition with an acoustic alarm signal.
IMPORTANT:
It is not possible to command simultaneously the same receiver from several
transmitters. In fact, the periodic transmissions of the radio controls would cause
interferences and improper activation of the commands.
ATTENTION:
The information for checking during operation can be viewed on Smartphone, PC etc.
through a Wi-Fi connection. It is also visible on the new generation’s chartplotters.
The procedure for Wi-Fi connection with the receiver and the description of the menus
and all Maximo screens are contained in the installation manual of the receiver.
2.1. Warnings
DANGER:
•MAXIMO should only be used by adults with all the qualifications necessary for the
proper operation and management of the boat.
•The transmitter must always be secured outside the range of children on board.
•During use, pay the maximum attention that the bow of the boat reproduced on the
front panel of the transmitter always coincides with that of the boat. If not, the
commands must be exactly the opposite of those desired.
WARNING:
•Always use the transmitter in the range of action of the receiver. If you leave the
range, the transmitter will warn you by vibrating and the receiver will emit an
alarm tone. For safety, the receiver will interrupt the previous commands,
putting itself in safety mode. To resume the command, return to the range.
•Also in the nearby presence of other Yacht Controller devices, operating at the
same time on adjacent boats, improper activations are not possible because the
transmitters continuously modify the communication frequency with the
receivers.
•Never use the transmitter if you are not on board the boat which you are
commanding. Remember that the abandon of a vessel in Italy and in other
Countries is illegal and it is a punishable crime.
•If the transmitter battery charge LED indicates that the battery is low, recharge
the transmitter as soon as possible.
The Wi-Fi network we use needs at least a 4G connection (preferably 5G) if it is tethered to a
smartphone. The same also applies if it is connected to an access point on the boat with a
SIM to connect to the cellular network. Otherwise if it is connected to the marina Wi-Fi it is
better to connect it not to the 2.4 GHz (which has only 11 channels with limited bandwidth) but
to the 5 GHz (which has more than 23 channels with extended bandwidth and more than 100
narrow-band channels).

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WARNING:
When using Maximo it is recommended to turn off radar, microwave oven, induction
cooker hob and any other device emitting electromagnetic waves with a power
higher than 1,000 W.
These devices, sometimes of low quality and not compliant with the law on
electromagnetic emissions, can interfere with the transmissions of the Maximo
system, which by law cannot exceed 10 mW (100,000 times less).
2.2 Activation procedure
In order to activate Maximo, follow step by step the below procedure:
•Activate the control heads to enable the command station connected to the Maximo
receiver.
DANGER:
TO USE MAXIMO, LEAVE THE CONTROL HEADS IN NEUTRAL POSITION.
•Activate the Maximo receiver using the On / Off switch. After about 20 seconds, the
receiver's beeper will begin to emit the danger intermittent signal indicating that the system
is operational but has not established yet the radio connection with the transmitter.
•If the system emits a long acoustic signal followed by short acoustic signals, an anomaly
condition exists which prevents Maximo from operating (for example, control heads off). In
this case, Maximo cannot be used. To view the alarm, wait approximately one / two
minutes then connect with a smartphone, tablet or PC to the Maximo Wi-Fi (see “Wi-Fi
connection” paragraph of the installer manual). If you do not currently have Wi-Fi
connection, consult the following table for help.
Type of acoustic
signalling
State of the receiver
State of the outputs
Continuos
Lack of reception from the
transmitter
Outputs deactivated
Beep every two
seconds
Correct reception from the
transmitter but waiting for the
engagement.
Outputs deactivated
Absent
Correct reception with
engagement.
Activated
A continuous 5 second
beep, followed by a
variable number of
beeps.
Receiver on alarm (see
chapter “Operational
problems” in the installer’s
manual).
Deactivated the output of the
function in alarm, activated the
others.
•If there are no alarms, turn on the transmitter, keeping pressed the On / Off button for more
than 3 seconds (security delay childproof). The transmission LEDs light up blue, indicating
that the transmitter and receiver are communicating but waiting to engage. The receiver
acoustic danger signal is replaced by the waiting signal of engagement, characterized by a
beep every two seconds approximately. During this time the transmitter is not operational.

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Figure 2: On/Off and engage button
•To make Maximo operating, press twice the engage (On-Off) button, within 5 seconds
between the first pressure and the second one.
•If the operation was successful, the receiver's beep stops and the system is fully
operational. The two multi-colored LEDs will flash indicating the transmission on the two
bands. The color of the LEDs will change according to the signal strength.
Indicatively, the LEDs will appear green within 5 meters from the receiver.
They will appear white within 8/10 meters from the receiver.
They will appear purple beyond 10 meters.
They will appear red if the transmitter is out of the receiver’s transmission range.
WARNING:
From this moment Maximo is operating. Pay the maximum attention, because the
involuntary pressure on any of the transmitter buttons, will cause the activation of the
related command output.
IMPORTANT:
To preserve battery life, the transmitter automatically turns off after approximately ten
minutes from the last pressure of any button.
Before turning off, all LEDs flash and the transmitter vibrates for approximately 15
seconds. Press any key to turn the transmitter on for other ten minutes.
2.3. Deactivation procedure
To deactivate Maximo, follow this procedure.
•Turn off the transmitter by pressing and holding the On/Off button for at least three
seconds, until all the LEDs light up (see figure 2). Releasing the button, the transmitter
turn off. The confirmation of the deactivation is given by the LEDs turning off and the
activation of the receiver's acoustic warning, caused by the failure to communicate.
•Deactivate the receiver by pressing the On/Off boat button.
ATTENTION:
In emergency it is possible to deactivate the Maximo receiver pressing the On/Off
button on the boat without turning the transmitter off.
On / Off and engage button

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3. Using the transmitter
DANGER:
The Maximo system should only be used by adults with all the qualifications
necessary for the proper operation and management of the boat.
DANGER:
Before turning on the motors and thrusters, carefully read the instructions in this
manual to understand the different operation in manual and automatic mode.
Once you understand the behavior, proceed with the test in the water in a safe area,
away from boats or other various types of obstacles.
The transmitter has two distinct operating modes: manual and automatic.
The maneuvers that can be performed in manual and automatic mode are shown below. The
activation commands vary according to the presence of the bow thruster only or of both
thrusters (bow and stern).
Press button "A" on the transmitter to enable automatic mode (see figure 4). The choice
between joystick emulation or automatic 2 mode must be set in the advanced user setup.
Figure 3: Automatic mode button
Automatic mode button

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3.1. Behavior in manual / automatic mode 1
(Joystick emulation) or 2
3.1.1 Simultaneous control of the forward or reverse motors
3.1.2 To come alongside left or right
Manual / automatic mode
Simultaneous activation of the left
and right forward motors.
Manual / automatic mode
Simultaneous activation of the
left and right back motors.
Manual / automatic mode
3N: Activation of the bow thruster and engines.
4N: Activation of the bow and stern thrusters at the same time
. 3N 4N
Manual / automatic mode
3N: Activation of the bow thruster and engines.
4N: Activation of the bow and stern thrusters at the same time.
3N 4N

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3.1.3 Left engine forward (Manual) or left translation (Joystick
emulation) or right translation (Automatic 2)
Manual mode
Left engine forward.
Automatic mode 1 Automatic mode 2
(Joystick emulation)
3N 4N 3N 4N

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3.1.4 Right engine forward (Manual) or right translation
(Joystick emulation) or left translation (Automatic 2)
Manual mode
Right engine forward
Automatic mode 1 Automatic mode 2
(Joystick emulation)
3N 4N 3N 4N

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3.1.5 Left engine back (Manual) or left translation (Joystick
emulation) or right translation (Automatic 2)
Manual mode
Left engine back.
Automatic mode 1 Automatic mode 2
(Joystick emulation)
3N 4N 3N 4N

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3.1.6 Right engine back (Manual) or right translation (Joystick
emulation) or left translation (Automatic 2)
Manual mode
Right engine back.
Automatic mode 1 Automatic mode 2
(Joystick emulation)
3N 4N 3N 4N

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3.1.7 Left and right bow thruster (Manual) or counterclockwise
or clockwise rotation (Joystick emulation or automatic
mode 2) with only engine
Manual mode
Left bow thruster activation.
3N or 4N
Automatic mode 1 and 2
Rotate the boat counterclockwise
using only the motors.
3N or 4N
Manual mode
Right bow thruster activation.
3N or 4N
Automatic mode 1 and 2
Rotate the boat clockwise using
only the motors.
3N or 4N

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3.1.8 Left and right stern thruster (Manual) or counterclockwise
or clockwise rotation (Joytick emulation or automatic
mode 2) with engine and thrusters
Manual mode
Activation of the left stern thruster.
Manual mode
Activation of the right stern thruster.
Automatic mode 1 (Joystick emulation) Automatic mode 1 (Joystick emulation)
Rotate the boat counterclockwise Rotate the boat clockwise
using the motors and the thrusters. using the motors and the thrusters.
3N 4N 3N 4N
Automatic mode 2 Automatic mode 2
Rotate the boat clockwise Rotate the boat counterclockwise
using the motors and the thrusters. using the motors and the thrusters.
3N 4N 3N 4N

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3.2. Behavior in manual / automatic mode with
single engine
3.2.1 Control of the forward or reverse engine
3.2.2 To come alongside left or right
Manual / automatic mode
Forward engine activation.
Manual / automatic mode
Reverse engine activation.
Manual / automatic mode
Simultaneous activation to the left of the bow and stern thrusters.
Manual / automatic mode
Simultaneous activation to the right of the bow and stern thrusters.

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3.2.3 Forward translation left or right
Manual / automatic mode
Engine forward and thrusters to the left.
Manual / automatic mode
Engine forward and thrusters to the right.

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3.2.4 Reverse translation left or right
Manual / automatic mode
Engine reverse and thrusters to the left.
Manual / automatic mode
Engine reverse and thrusters to the right.

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3.2.5 Bow and stern thruster left and right
Manual mode
Bow thruster activation on the left.
Automatic mode
Rotate the boat counterclockwise
Manual mode
Bow thruster activation on the right.
Automatic mode
Rotate the boat clockwise

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Manual mode
Stern thruster activation on the left.
Automatic mode
Rotate the boat counterclockwise.
Manual mode
Stern thruster activation on the right.
Automatic mode
Rotate the boat clockwise.