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Joystick M50

Precise, low-speed vessel manoeuvring and positioning

The Joystick M50 is a joystick control system designed for low-speed vessel positioning and manoeuvring. The M50 operator station consists of a joystick and touchscreen display. In manual mode, the operator uses the joystick to control the vessel. Joystick M50 also provides automated controls of position and heading for vessels looking to operate with more efficiency and convenience.

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Joystick M50: Precision control at low speeds

The Joystick M50 offers intuitive, low-speed vessel positioning and manoeuvring, combining manual control with automated features for optimal efficiency. Its seamless integration with propulsion and thruster control systems ensures effortless operation and precise control in a variety of maritime environments.

  • Allows precision manual vessel positioning and low-speed manoeuvring
  • Intuitive user touchscreen display
  • Tight integration with our propeller, thruster, and rudder controls
  • Switching between automatic and manual operations through shared touchscreen display

The operator station, comprising the joystick and a touchscreen, consists of just a few components, keeping the bridge layout clean. The Joystick M50 equipment can be fitted into various operator station solutions, such as in an operator chair, desktop mount, or desk drop-in mount. If a Kongsberg Maritime thruster control system is already installed on the vessel, the Joystick M50 can use the existing touchscreen display as well as the system`s network cabinet for a copact, minimal installation. 

Key functions:

  • Joystick control: The surge, sway and yaw forces are controlled manually by using the 3-axis joystick
  • Station-keeping: Keeps the vessel in a fixed position and heading and allows for controlled position and heading changes via the input devices or directly on the display
  • Green station-keeping: Minimises thruster use while keeping the vessel within a defined position radius.
  • Towing mode: Accounts for along-ship forces that occur during towing operations
  • Thrust allocation: Active in all operational modes, the function converts force requirements for position and heading into thrust and azimuth setpoints for all propulsion and rudder units.

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