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Yacht Controller launch Optimo at the Miami International Boat Show

by The Yacht Group 16 Feb 2024 12:30 AEDT
Optimo controller © Yacht Controller

Optimo is the latest in a long line of innovative products brought to you by the worldwide leader in wireless control of Boats... Yacht Controller!

  • Transceiver Remote System for two way communication.
  • Multiple Channel Combinations on Dual Frequencies
  • Proportional and/or Incremental Engine Speed Control
  • Proportional Thruster Speed Control
  • Automatic Mode Feature for simplified automated docking assistance.
  • Pulsating remote advising range limit approach
  • Wireless Charging
  • Wi-Fi connectivity to smartphones, tables, pc's and/or tables
  • Remote wifi accessibility via VPN for real time customer service, upgrades and modifications from anywhere in the world!

Compatible with these Yacht Controller Remotes:

1. On/off/engage button
2. Automatic/manual mode
3. Acceleration profils (5 steps maximum)
4. Anchor or auxiliary output selection button. Straight Up/Down anchor or auxiliary outputs (optional). Left anchor Up/Down or auxiliary outputs /Optional).
5. Activate left or right bow thruster (Manual) or slow clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation (Joystick emulation) with motors only.
6. Activation of left/right stern thruster (manual) or rapid rotation clockwise or anti-clockwise (joystick emulation) with engines and thrusters.
7. Port engine in forward or reverse (manual) or translation (joystick emulation, automatic mode)
8. Starboard motor in forward or reverse (manual) or translation (joystick emulation, automatic mode)
9. Simultaneous activation of starboard and port engines in forward gear.
10. Simultaneous activation of starboard and port engines in reverse.
11. Left side shift - Simultaneous activation of bow and stern thrusters.
12. Right side shift - Simultaneous activation of bow and stern thrusters.
13. Expansion (horn, DPS, lighting, etc.)
14. Joystick and expansion (turn outboard motors independently, horn, DPS, lighting, etc.)

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