Docking Mode - Vetus V-docker Manual De Manejo Y Instrucciones De Instalación

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Docking Mode

Docking Mode is the mode that is used when you are is in a port or in
other confined spaces where you want to have good manoeuvrabil-
ity.
Preparing for Docking Mode
To switch from Cruising Mode to Docking Mode the gearbox must be
in 'Neutral' and engine speed must be idle.
In case of doubt press the button on the joystick while the joystick is
in centre position once. This will make sure that the gearbox is disen-
gaged and the engine speed will be set to idle.
Selecting Docking Mode
Press the 'DOCK' button on the panel for approx. 2 seconds.
The 'DOCK' LED starts flashing for a short period of time.
When the 'DOCK' LED is flashing the system changes from 'Cruising' to
' Docking' Mode. During this short period of time only the propulsion
engine can be controlled.
When the 'DOCK' LED stops flashing and remains on the system is in
Docking Mode. Both propulsion engine, bow and stern thruster can
be controlled by the joystick.
Returning to Cruising Mode
Keep the joystick in neutral position to make sure that the engine is
at idle speed and the gearbox is in neutral position.
Press the 'DOCK' button on the panel for approx. 2 seconds.
The 'DOCK' LED starts flashing for a short period of time.
When the 'DOCK' LED is flashing the system changes from ' Docking'
to 'Cruising' Mode.
When the 'DOCK' LED is off the system is returned in Cruising Mode.
Propulsion Engine Only, in Docking Mode
The way the joystick is used to control the engine is different in Dock-
ing mode from the way it is used in Cruising mode.
1) Move the joystick from centre position forwards (or backwards) to
engage the gearbox.
2) Continue to move the joystick away from the centre position to
increase the throttle of the engine.
Release the joystick, in centre position, the engine will go to idle
speed and gearbox will go to neutral.
Keep in mind that in 'Docking Mode' with the joystick near the ex-
treme position forward (or reverse) only a engine speed is reached
of approx. halfway idle and maximum.
But with the joystick in the extreme position forward (or reverse) the
engine will go to full throttle immediately. This is to stop the boat
quickly during docking.
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Preliminary
In Docking Mode the joystick is used to control the propulsion en-
gine, bow thruster and stern thruster.
2 sec.
2 sec.
gearbox reverse
reverse throttle
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Idling speed
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Neutral
'Docking' Mode
'Cruising' Mode
neutral
gearbox forward
forward throttle
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