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Dometic Optimus 360 Joystick Control System: specifications

Dometic Optimus 360 Joystick Control System, from the docking joysticks family.

Sources and technical context

Model year
2020

Technical specifications

DescriptionJoystick Control System for engines with integrated Electronic Shift and Throttle (EST); builds on base Optimus EPS, adds joystick and advanced control algorithms for complete vessel control
Fonctionsjoystick, full vessel control (docking/manoeuvring)
Requires estYes
Can networkCAN1, CAN2, optional CAN3
Multiple stationsYes

Compatibility

Compatible enginesSuzuki, Yamaha DEC, Yamaha EX, Mercury DTS, Honda IST, OXE, COX
Number of engines?–4

Functions

FunctionsDTS, Direction électrique, Joystick, Heading Hold, Position Hold

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Optimus 360 Joystick Control System against Yamaha Helm Master EX · Volvo Penta Joystick Volvo Penta EVC · Mercury Premier Joystick Piloting, within the Docking joysticks family.

CharacteristicDometic Optimus 360 Joystick Control SystemYamaha Helm Master EXVolvo Penta Joystick Volvo Penta EVCMercury Premier Joystick Piloting
Joystickyesyesyesyes
Position holdyesyesyesyes
Heading holdyesyesyesyes
Virtual anchorn/ayesn/ayes
Digital throttleyesyesyesyes
Electric steeringyesyesyesyes
Max engines45n/a6
CompatibilitySuzuki, Yamaha DEC, Yamaha EX, Mercury DTS, Honda IST, OXE, COXYamaha F150-XF450 numériques compatiblesn/an/a

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