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Dometic Optimus EPS (Electronic Power Steering, Electric Actuator - Outboard): specifications

Dometic Optimus EPS (Electronic Power Steering, Electric Actuator - Outboard), from the power steering family.

Sources and technical context

Model year
2020

Technical specifications

DescriptionElectronic Power Steering with Electric Actuator for outboard powered vessels
Actuator modelEA1XXX (Electric Steering Actuator)
Voltage min9 V
Voltage max16 V
Current draw avg a8
Current draw peak a40
Current draw max a55
Circuit breaker a60
Wheel turns lock to lock3.5 to 8 (variable)
Steering angle max30 °
Can networkCAN1 (EPS), CAN2, optional CAN3
Engine gatewayNMEA 2000 / J1939 engine gateway
Helm modelsEH1510/EH1512 (Front Mount), EH1530/EH1532 (Sport Plus Tilt), EH1550/EH1552 (Classic Tilt), EH1570/EH1572 (Rear Mount)

Energy / battery

Voltage12 V

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