Marine Motion Control
What is Marine Motion Control?
Motion control refers to the technology and systems used to manage and optimize the movement of ships, boats, and other watercraft. It involves various mechanisms and components designed to enhance safety, comfort, and efficiency during navigation on water.
Motion control solutions also enhance vessel stability, improve manoeuvrability, and provide a smoother experience for both, passengers and crew.
ZF develops and offers a whole range of innovative products and solutions in order to always grant full control of your vessel:
- TotalCommand
- Joystick Maneuvering System
- iAnchor (Dynamic Positioning System) and iDrift
Product highlights
TotalCommand
The cutting-edge TotalCommand control system family enhances ZF’s industry-leading transmission technology. Here are some key features of TotalCommand:
Adaptive shifting: Improved clutch responsiveness with proportional valves.
Smart control: Advanced diagnostic and maintenance alerts
Italian design: Levers and joystick designed by world-famous designers Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro
CAN-Bus communication: Synchronizes engines across up to six stations without dedicated buttons or switches
DP0 and joystick maneuvering: Available for all vessels, providing intuitive control
ZF Joystick Maneuvering System
ZF’s Joystick Maneuvering System (JMS) brings pod-like, easy and intuitive maneuverability to conventional shaft-driven twin-engine motor yachts, cruisers, and sport fishing boats.
Here are some key features and advantages of the JMS:
The ZF Control System
TotalCommand’s CAN-bus communication automatically synchronizes engines in all modes without the need for dedicated buttons or switches.
iAnchor und iDrift
Based on ZF iAnchor, our new ZF iDrift technology offers the possibility to control the drift speed and direction of your boat in wind and/or active currents.
iDrift®: This feature is particularly useful for activities like kite fishing, bottom fishing, or wreck fishing. By combining control with comfort, iDrift® ensures a smoother experience on the water.
iAnchor®: while iDrift focuses on drift control, ZF iAnchor provides automatic positioning. Together, they form a sophisticated suite of features that enhance vessel handling and safety.
Benefits
Benefits of using ZF Control Systems
Using ZF Marine control systems comes along with a wide range of benefits: