Joystick unit Installation

IMPORTANT! Only one joystick per control station can be installed.

Decide where to put the joystick.

NOTE! Remember the following when you install the joystick:

- Install the joystick on a horizontal surface.

- Think about the operating position. Make sure that there is space to support the operator’s hand and forearm.

- Make sure that the distance to the instruments and the other controls is sufficient, so their functionality is not affected.

Installation, main/secondary station

Connection

Connect branch connectors () between the steering wheel control unit (only main/secondary station) and the HCU units as in the illustration. Connect the signal cable from the joystick to the T-junction.

IMPORTANT! Make sure that the locking mechanism between the connectors closes with a click. This guarantees a water-tight, correct closure.

When the installation is completed, an auto configuration must be done. Please refer to chapter Calibration and settings.

NOTE! If the boat is retrofitted with a Volvo Penta IPS Joystick, new software must be ordered and installed before auto configuration is done. The procedure differs, depending on the EVC version. Please refer to the “Installation of new software” section.

Calibrate the joystick. Please refer to the “Calibrating the joystick” section.

Installation of new software

Visit the ”VODIA web site” and click the ”Conversion kit” link.

Order a conversion kit for activation of the Volvo Penta IPS Joystick function (order one per driveline).

Once the order has been completed, click the ”Control unit programming” link.

Download and program the ordered kits into the powertrain control units (PCU), using VODIA. All kits are downloaded and programmed in as a ”package” (one ”package” for each unit).

NOTE! Program all PCUs.

Calibrating the joystick

This calibration only needs to be performed if the boat movement does not corresponds to the movement of the joystick.

Calibrate the joystick as follows:

IMPORTANT! When calibrating the joystick function the boat must be operated in open water and under safe conditions. Avoid performing the calibration in strong winds or sea-current as such conditions may affect the outcome of the calibration.

NOTE! Calibration only needs to be done in one direction, port or starboard.

 Enable docking function.

. Push both the buttons on the joystick and hold them down for 5 seconds or more. A sound signal indicates that the system is in calibration mode. The NEUTRAL BUTTON LEDs starts to flash.

3. Move the joystick to one of its end positions. Correct the boat’s incorrect movement by turning and/or moving the joystick as illustrated in examples A-D.

NOTE! Combinations of the examples shown can occur.

NOTE! Let the boat move for quite a long distance during the calibration routine. Hold the joystick in position.

4. When the boat is moving directly sideways, depress the docking button (). The new calibration is stored and is confirmed with a beep.

5. Release the joystick. The system is now in normal docking function.

Joystick calibration is now complete.

NOTE! It is always possible to reset the calibration as follows.

 Enable docking function.

 Push the buttons on the joystick and hold them down for 5 seconds or more. A sound signal indicates that the system is in calibration mode. The LEDs above the neutral button starts to flash and the LED above the docking button lights up.

3. Push the docking button (). Calibration is reset and this is confirmed with a beep.

4. The system is now in normal docking function.