摘要 |
A throttle control mechanism is provided with a plurality of buttons and a control unit that interprets the state of the various buttons and switches in different ways, depending on the state of a first operating parameter. The first operating parameter can be the gear selector position or the status of a manual selector switch or push button. Based on the state of the first operating parameter, at least one switch is interpreted to represent a first command based on a first state of the first operating parameter and a second command based on the second state of the first operating parameter. This allows dual functionality for the buttons and switches which reduces the required number of switches and also allows the important control switches to be placed easily within reach of the operator of a marine vessel.
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