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Canman Touch

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The joystick system provides a convenient “one handle control” for manoeuvring the ship. Using the joystick the operator can steer, control the thrust, change heading, move sideways, and rotate, by means of a single control lever. For extra redundancy, the following hardwired control panels are available Added functionality (mode) to existing waterjet joystick for automatic position keeping. Auto positioning allows the vessel to stay within a certain position, utilising the propulsion at hand, based on signals from GPS, wind sensor and Gyro. The system will compensate for wind and currents working to maintain position and heading. The set course will follow the direction of the wind keeping head to wind. The system responsiveness will decrease to save fuel and reduce load on propulsion units. Following alarms are available, depending on waterjet setup, from waterjet to an alarm system or a separate optional alarm panel: Get expert help anytime, anywhere—our global support team is available 24/7 to assist you. Upgrade your systems with tailored retrofit solutions to extend vessel life and boost performance. Explore our training programs to build skills, ensure safety, and maximize operational efficiency. Our Global Customer Support works 24/7 to provide prompt responses, technical expertise and global assistance from key locations in 32 countries. EMEA:+47 33 03 24 07APAC:+65 97 11 24 07AMERICAS:+15 04 303 5244E-mail:

Inspection

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Common issues

  • Joystick lever sensor drift causing inaccurate thrust or steering commands
  • Touch panel display failures (dead zones, unresponsive areas) in humid bridge environments
  • Loss of communication between the joystick unit and thruster/propulsion control system
  • Control transfer between stations (bridge wings, local/remote) failing or sticking
  • Firmware version mismatch after a partial system update
  • Hardwired backup panel not exercised and found non-functional when needed
  • Connector corrosion at exposed bridge wing installations
  • Backup power/UPS supply for the control system degraded

Inspection checklist

  • Functional test of the joystick in all axes (steer, thrust, sideways, rotate) at dockside
  • Verify control transfer between all stations completes with correct handshake and alarm
  • Test emergency stop and hardwired backup control panels
  • Check display legibility and touch response across the full screen
  • Verify alarm annunciation for loss of communication or sensor fault
  • Inspect cable and connector condition at bridge wing units exposed to weather
  • Confirm software/firmware revision matches the approved configuration
  • Check backup power supply/UPS status and battery condition
  • Verify integration with autopilot and thruster control logic on sea trial

Service intervals

Functional test of joystick and control transferevery 12 months or per class annual survey
Software/firmware revision checkat each planned maintenance visit
UPS/backup battery checkevery 6-12 months
Connector and cable inspection at exposed stationsevery 12 months

Typical intervals for this design class, not the manufacturer’s figures for your model. The manufacturer’s manual is binding.

Critical spares

  • Joystick lever/handle assembly
  • Touch display unit
  • Control interface/communication module
  • Connector and cable sets for bridge wing stations
  • Backup battery/UPS unit

Safety

  • Uncommanded thruster or steering response from a faulty joystick during close-quarters maneuvering
  • Loss of steering/thrust control if the backup hardwired panel is not maintained
  • Electric shock risk at exposed bridge wing units if enclosure seals are degraded
  • Over-reliance on a single control station without verifying transfer to backup

Class survey

Class typically verifies functional testing of joystick maneuvering, correct control transfer between stations, alarm function on loss of signal, and availability of an independent backup means of control as part of steering gear/propulsion control system surveys. This is a proprietary bus-based system - repairs and spares should stay within the Kongsberg dealer network to preserve system integrity.

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