Emerson modifies joystick system for simpler installation
Emerson has modified its Aventics Marex 3D Joystick system, which it says will make for easier integration into existing vessels. Designed to enable single-handed operation of yachts, speedboats and pleasure craft, the joystick system provides the user with precision, for stress-free and safe manoeuvres, says Emerson.
The company says that its Marex 3D allows for docking in narrow spaces when the steering wheel, main and auxiliary drives must be operated at the same time as the ship is drifting off with wind and current. An integrated vector control intelligently manages engines and thrusters to ensure the vessel imitates the movement of the joystick exactly. The heading can be kept by implementing the yaw angle into the calculation.
Additionally, ‘3D Hold’ keeps the ship at a defined spot, removing the need to steer manually while waiting at water gates or narrow port entries. The virtual anchor mode allows the ship to drift around a defined point as if attached to an invisible anchor chain.
Marex 3D is a supplement to the Aventics ship controls Marex OS and Marex ECS by Emerson. It is said to be suitable for use with most engines and thruster brands in conventional shaft line, fixed-pitch propeller applications in combination with ON/OFF and proportional thrusters.
