Ship control panel argoPositionPilot

thrusterpropulsionwith joystick

Overview
The argoPositionPilot is an innovative maneuvering assistance system for inland waterway vessels. It simplifies docking, lock transits and tight-quarters handling by providing precise control of longitudinal, lateral and rotational motions via a single joystick. The system automatically coordinates thruster speed and azimuth angle, supports an electronic anchor mode and includes an emergency stop function.

Short description
Maneuvering assistance system for inland vessels. One joystick provides full vessel control, simplifying complex steering maneuvers.

Key benefits

• Full vessel control with a single joystick
• Improved maneuverability in ports and locks
• Intuitive control for complex maneuvers
• Seamless integration with argoControl systems

Features

• Control via joystick and control panel
• Individual connection of azimuth thrusters from manufacturers such as Schottel, Veth, Verhaar Omega, Voith-Schneider and others
• Connection of multiple remote-control stations

Advantages

• Safe operation through intuitive joystick control during complex maneuvers
• Single control interface for speed and heading
• Display and control via argoControlPanel flex on standard PCs
• Integration with RiverTrackPilot control system

Requirements

• GNSS compass and rate-of-turn indicator (ROT)
• ECDIS chart display
• Azimuth thrusters with compatible interface

Operation
argoPositionPilot controls longitudinal, lateral and rotational speed according to the skipper’s joystick inputs. It sets thruster speed and angle so the vessel can be steered with a single joystick instead of multiple levers. The system is designed for vessels equipped with azimuth propulsion.

Technical specifications

• Product name: argoPositionPilot
• Control method: single joystick and control panel
• Controlled motions: longitudinal, lateral and rotational speed control
• Functions: electronic anchor function, emergency stop
• Thruster compatibility: azimuth thrusters from Schottel, Veth, Verhaar Omega, Voith-Schneider and other manufacturers with compatible interfaces
• Integration: argoControl systems, argoControlPanel flex display and RiverTrackPilot integration
• Navigation inputs required: GNSS compass and rate-of-turn indicator
• Charting: ECDIS chart display required
• Availability: designed for vessels with azimuth propulsion systems