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ZF Marine JMS (Joystick Maneuvering System): specifications

ZF Marine JMS (Joystick Maneuvering System), from the docking joysticks family.

Sources and technical context

Model year
2018

Technical specifications

DescriptionSysteme de manoeuvre au joystick apportant une maniabilite de type pod aux navires conventionnels a arbre, bi-moteur (yachts a moteur, croiseurs, sport fishing)
Can busYes
Control axes3 axes proportionnels, un bouton poussoir
Nb stations max6
Integrated compassYes
Gps built inYes
Fonctionsjoystick, Hold Heading, 360 degres rotation sur place, deplacement lateral, iAnchor (maintien de position), iDrift
Steer command interfaceoptionnel
DisplayVeeCAN
Compatible withSmartCommand, transmissions ZF, propulseur d'etrave AC ZF, propulseurs DC ou hydrauliques du marche
Compatible vesselsyachts a moteur bi-moteur a arbre, croiseurs, sport fishing boats
TypeSystème de manœuvre par joystick (moteurs principaux, inverseurs ZF et propulseur d'étrave), basé sur SmartCommand
Capacitesdéplacement latéral, rotation 360° sur l'axe du navire
Voltage12/24 V DC

Compatibility

Number of engines?–2

Functions

FunctionsDTS, Joystick, Ancrage virtuel, Position Hold

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the JMS (Joystick Maneuvering System) against Yamaha Helm Master EX · Volvo Penta Joystick Volvo Penta EVC · Dometic Optimus 360 Joystick Control System, within the Docking joysticks family.

CharacteristicZF Marine JMS (Joystick Maneuvering System)Yamaha Helm Master EXVolvo Penta Joystick Volvo Penta EVCDometic Optimus 360 Joystick Control System
Joystickyesyesyesyes
Position holdyesyesyesyes
Heading holdn/ayesyesyes
Virtual anchoryesyesn/an/a
Digital throttleyesyesyesyes
Electric steeringnoyesyesyes
Max engines25n/a4
Compatibilityn/aYamaha F150-XF450 numériques compatiblesn/aSuzuki, Yamaha DEC, Yamaha EX, Mercury DTS, Honda IST, OXE, COX

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