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SPX SmartPilot

System

Installation Guide

SPX 10, SPX 30,
SPX Solenoid

Document reference: 87072-2
Date: November 2007

87072-2.book Page 1 Thursday, November 22, 2007 8:43 AM

Summary of Contents for SmartPilot SPX-10

Page 1: ...SPX SmartPilot System Installation Guide SPX 10 SPX 30 SPX Solenoid Document reference 87072 2 Date November 2007 ...

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Page 3: ...d 18 Required additional components 20 Optional additional components 20 3 2 Cable connection points and fuses 20 3 3 Autopilot controller 24 3 4 Drive unit 25 Clutch 26 3 5 Power and drive cables 27 Circuit breaker and fuse information 28 Solenoid drives 30 3 6 Grounding the SPX SmartPilot 31 3 7 Connecting the data cables 31 3 8 Compass 37 3 9 Rudder reference 38 3 10Sleep switch optional 39 3 1...

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Page 5: ...ided Failure to do so could result in personal injury damage to your boat and or poor product performance Before you install the SPX SmartPilot system check that individual components are the correct voltage for your boat s supply CAUTION As correct performance of the boat s steering is critical for safety we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that an Authorized Raymarine Service Representative fits this product ...

Page 6: ...tart does not have a separate battery Use Raymarine specified cables Do not cut or extend cables unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual Remember Where constraints on the installation prevent any of the above recommendations Always allow the maximum separation possible between different items of electri cal equipment This will provide the best conditions for good EMC performance of ...

Page 7: ... instructions Product disposal Waste Electrical and Electronic WEEE Directive The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine s products we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product The crossed out wheelie bin symbol illustrated above and found on our products sig...

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Page 9: ...ee Autopilot system components on page 18 Installation When you have planned your system work through the following installation tasks in order referring to the appropriate section of this guide and your schematic diagram 1 Mount SPX SmartPilot See To mount the SPX SmartPilot on page 22 2 Mount autopilot controller See To mount the autopilot controller on page 24 3 Install drive unit See To mount ...

Page 10: ...ine com 1 3 Further assistance Comprehensive customer support is available online and by telephone www raymarine com In the Customer Service area you will find Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Servicing information Email access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department Details of Raymarine agents worldwide Telephone helpline In the USA 1 603 881 5200 extension 2444 In the UK Europe the Middle E...

Page 11: ...panying documents Document Part number SPX System Installation Guide this document Professional installers should use this guide to ensure safe and effective set up of an SPX SmartPilot system 87072 1 SPX System Commissioning Instructions Following installation this document which is supplied with your autopilot controller must be used to commission your autopilot system before it can be used safe...

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Page 13: ... These components are linked logically as shown below 2 2 Data systems Data cables carry data and power to the autopilot controller instruments and onboard electronics such as GPS or chartplotter The SPX SmartPilot can use information from other equipment on the data system to enhance course keeping and provide additional features Most Raymarine products can be connected directly to Raymarine s pr...

Page 14: ...ations There are restrictions on cable lengths power location and the number of components you may connect to a SeaTalkng system For complete information on SeaTalkng connectivity refer to the SeaTalkng Installation Guide supplied with the SeaTalkng Backbone Kit D10433 1 Course Computer SeaTalkng backbone SeaTalkng spur SeaTalkng backbone Wind transducer Transducer pod Transducer pod Depth transdu...

Page 15: ...e backbone using a plug in cable sup plied Instruments can be connected via spur cables or daisy chained together on a bus The SeaTalkng backbone cable is available as part of a standard kit Optional cabling and connectors For additional components and cables go to www raymarine com where you can either source products from our online store or find your nearest Raymarine distributor or service dea...

Page 16: ...he simplest type of SeaTalkng system has a single SeaTalkng bus including one controller and several instruments D10436 1 ST70 controller ST70 instrument SeaTalkng backbone cable SeaTalkng bus SmartPilot computer ST70 instrument ST70 instrument SMARTPILOT ...

Page 17: ...d pilot controller which repeats autopilot information The second controller is also connected to the backbone using a spur cable D10437 1 SeaTalkng backbone cable SeaTalkng SeaTalkng SeaTalkng SmartPilot computer ST70 controller ST70 instrument ST70 instrument Additional ST70 controller SMARTPILOT ...

Page 18: ...ackbone is powered separately or if you are running an NMEA 2000 compliant system the SeaTalkng switch above the SeaTalkng terminal on the SPX SmartPilot must be moved to the OFF position D10465 1 ST70 controller ST70 instrument SeaTalkng backbone cable SeaTalkng bus SmartPilot computer ST70 instrument Course computer power supply via breaker fuse Power cable 12 V Power Supply via breaker fuse SMA...

Page 19: ...pilot A SeaTalk based network does not have a central backbone cable Connector blocks are used to connect different parts of the system ST6002 controller ST60 depth instrument SeaTalk cable ST60 speed instrument ST60 wind instrument Speed transducer D10434 1 Wind transducer 12V dc Drive Unit Power Supply SeaTalk cable SeaTalk cable Course computer SMARTPILOT Depth transducer ...

Page 20: ...alk system has a single SeaTalk bus including one controller and several instruments D10435 1 SeaTalk cable SeaTalk SeaTalk SeaTalk instrument SeaTalk instrument SeaTalk instrument SmartPilot controller SeaTalk bus SmartPilot computer SMARTPILOT Course computer power supply via breaker fuse D10438 1 ...

Page 21: ... your system which repeats autopilot information If you are using two control units we recommend they are connected to separate SeaTalk terminals on the SPX SmartPilot SeaTalk SeaTalk SeaTalk instrument SeaTalk instrument Secondary controller Primary controller SeaTalk bus SmartPilot computer SMARTPILOT D10468 1 ...

Page 22: ... V power supply to each end of the data bus ring main style Connect the SeaTalk bus as normal Connect a second SeaTalk cable to the SmartPilot and route it to the far end of the SeaTalk bus For the second cable do NOT connect the SeaTalk YELLOW wire at the SPX SmartPilot SEATALK terminal SeaTalk SeaTalk SeaTalk instrument SeaTalk instrument SeaTalk instrument Autopilot controller SmartPilot comput...

Page 23: ... Most Raymarine equipment will connect to your data system via SeaTalkng or SeaTalk except for A series which connects via NMEA 0183 Other manufacturers equipment connects via NMEA cabling Instrument SeaTalk bus 12 V power supply via breaker fuse rated at 5 A or less SeaTalk cable SeaTalk instruments SmartPilot controller SeaTalk bus SmartPilot computer SMARTPILOT Course computer power supply via ...

Page 24: ...uture additions or maintenance of the system The diagram should include Location of all components See EMC installation guidelines on page vi for condi tions that may affect the location of specific components such as the compass Connectors cable types routes and lengths When you have completed the schematic you are ready to begin installing the SPX system ...

Page 25: ...abling Schematic diagram detailing autopilotsystem location and connections including connections to existing equipment Refer to this diagram at each step of the instal lation process You should also check that existing marine electronics such as the GPS and chartplotter are installed and working WARNING Install at dockside For safety reasons your boat must be at dockside before commencing install...

Page 26: ...e The SPX 10 is designed to operate without a rudder reference unit In a small percentage of applications such as extremely high performance power boats you may find slightly en hanced performance with the addition of a rudder reference D10442 1 Fluxgate compass SmartPilot computer SMARTPILOT No 10 x 3 4 inch pan head self tapping screw x 2 Cable tie small x10 Cable tie large x5 SeaTalkng 5 way te...

Page 27: ...ead self tapping screw x 3 No 8 x 3 4 inch csk head self tapping screw x 2 M6 stud M6 nut x2 Ball joint cap x2 Ball joint Rudder mounting assembly Cable tie small x10 Cable tie large x5 SeaTalkng 5 way terminal block Handbook documentation No 10 x 3 4 inch pan head self tapping screw x 2 No 8 x 3 4 inch pan head self tapping screw x 4 SeaTalkng cable ...

Page 28: ... Cable connection points and fuses Cable connection points on the SPX 10 SPX 30 and SPX Solenoid vary slightly Throughout the following sets of instructions refer to the diagrams below to see the location of the various connections you will be using MADE IN HUNGARY Raymarine Limited GROUND 3029 632 E POWER POWER POWER 15 AMP 12V OFF ON 24V FLUXGATE RUDDER CLUTCH FAULT SLEEP FAULT 2 AMP 2 AMP NMEA ...

Page 29: ...clutch outputs Power fuse 40 A SeaTalkng power switch Clutch voltage switch RF ground connection GROUND 3029 632 E POWER POWER 15 AMP 12V OFF ON 24V FLUXGATE RUDDER BYPASS FAULT SLEEP FAULT 3 AMP 3 AMP NMEA MADE IN HUNGARY Raymarine Limited POWER SOLENOID SOLENOID A B SeaTalk inputs outputs Rudder position sensor inputs D10446 1 SeaTalkng inputs SeaTalkng fuse 3 A SeaTalk fuse 3 A Fluxgate compass...

Page 30: ...set automatically when the problem is rectified Spare standard automotive blade fuses are supplied with your SPX SmartPilot and are easily available Your Raymarine dealer can also provide a replacement fuse pack To mount the SPX SmartPilot Fasten the SPX securely to a vertical surface below decks away from the engine where it will be protected from moisture and knocks 10 10 or D10447 1 Min Max 10 ...

Page 31: ...Chapter 3 Installation 23 D10448 1 MOUNT VERTICALLY 62 5 mm 2 45 in 284 mm 11 2 in 208 mm 8 2 in ...

Page 32: ...e compatible with the SPX SmartPilot To mount the autopilot controller Follow the installation instructions supplied with the autopilot controller Do not secure tightly until the data cables are connected and the system has been tested D10449 1 To open To lock 1 2 D10450 1 ST6002 ST7002 ST70 autopilot controller ST8002 S100 remote Smart controller S100 REMOTE STANDBY PILOT MODE ...

Page 33: ...rom the helm position through a chain and sprocket e g cable and rod Refer to the following table for drive unit compatibility with the SPX SmartPilot SPX SmartPilot Supply voltage Drive unit compatibility SPX 10 12 V or 24V AllRaymarineType 112Vor24Vdrivesandpumps Drivevoltage must be matched to boat s supply voltage SPX 30 12 V or 24 V AllRaymarine Type 1 Type 2 andType 312V and24Vdrivesand pump...

Page 34: ...4 V clutch move the clutch fuse switch on the SPX SmartPilot to the right Do not confuse the operating voltage of the clutch with the voltage used on the boat To mount the drive unit Fit the drive unit hydraulic mechanical or solenoid to the steering system following the installation instructions supplied with the drive Note You will need to power the drive unit with a cable routed from the SPX Sm...

Page 35: ... in doubt use a heavier gauge cable You need to supply two lengths of power cable 1 Distribution panel to SPX SmartPilot 2 SPX SmartPilot to drive unit Select the appropriate type of power cable for each length using the table below as a guide Drive type Cable length Cable gauge Copper area Type 1 drive 12 24 V I O drive X 10 CR pump solenoids X SOL up to 7m 10ft 14 AWG 2 5 mm2 up to 10m 16ft 12 A...

Page 36: ...OUTPUTS terminal Connect the drive to the DRIVE CLUTCH OUTPUTS Motor phasing is determined during commissioning refer to separate commissioning guide for further information Type 3 drive 12 V X30 up to 5m 16ft 8 AWG 10 mm2 Type 3 drive 24 V X30 up to 5m 16ft 10 AWG 6 mm2 up to 7m 23ft 8 AWG 10 mm2 Drive unit Fuse Thermal over current circuit breaker Rotary drive Linear drive Hydraulic pump Hydraul...

Page 37: ...2V 24V RUDDER CLUTCH POWER B MOTOR A Red Blue D10455 1 Power supply Red Black Without clutch With clutch With clutch Fuse or circuit breaker Drive unit Distribution panel Course computer Power Motor cable 10 mm 0 4 in Clutch cable 8 mm 0 3 in ...

Page 38: ... 3029 63 POWER SOLENOID SOLENOID A B Solenoid valves diodes across spool valves SPX SmartPilot solenoid connections Return cables Diodes Electronic steering or jog lever If electronic steering or jog lever is used on the same solenoids fit diodes suggested type 1N4004 as indicated to prevent backfeeding the course computer D10456 1 12 V 24 V ...

Page 39: ...round Using the supplied yellow 1 4 inch female spade connector connectthe earthing braid to the RF GND terminal on the SPX SmartPilot Connect the other end of the earth strap to a dedicated earthing plate in contact with the water Note If it is not possible to connect to a dedicated earthing plate the earth braid may be con nected to the negative pole of the battery ideally at the battery itself ...

Page 40: ...e SeaTalkng backbone is powered separately or if you are run ning an NMEA 2000 compliant system the SeaTalkng switch above the SeaTalkng terminal on the SPX SmartPilot should be moved to the OFF position Refer to SeaTalkng Reference Man ual for more information on connectivity including connection to NMEA equipment Course computer MADE IN HUNGARY Raymarine Limited POWER 15 AMP 12V OFF ON 24V FLUXG...

Page 41: ...kng backbone cable or to an instru ment For detailed information refer to your autopilot controller installation guide and the SeaTalkng Reference Manual D10515 1 SeaTalkng T piece SeaTalkng 5 way connector SeaTalkng backbone SeaTalkng spur SeaTalkng spur D10419 1 ST70 controller ST70 controller ST70 instrument SeaTalkng T piece SeaTalkng T piece SeaTalkng backbone SeaTalkng backbone SeaTalkng spu...

Page 42: ...her end of the SeaTalk cable to a 3 way terminal block or other suitable connector on the system Note If you are supplying power separately to the SeaTalk bus do NOT connect the red wire at the SPX SmartPilot Course computer MADE IN HUNGARY Raymarine Limited POWER 15 AMP 12V OFF ON 24V FLUXGATE RUDDER CLUTCH FAULT SLEEP FAULT 2 AMP 2 AMP NMEA POWER PO D10459 1 SeaTalk cable Yellow Screen Red ...

Page 43: ...llation guide Connecting a SeaTalk controller Note If the controller is to be the primary controller we recommend a direct connection to the system rather than daisy chaining the controller to an instrument bus Autopilot controller Autopilot controller ST60 instrument D10517 1 SeaTalk cable SeaTalk cable SeaTalk cable SeaTalk cable SeaTalk 3 way block SeaTalk cable ST60 instrument ...

Page 44: ...hird party equipment refer to the manufacturer s instructions for installation and cable details You must not connect more than one piece of equipment to each SPX computer NMEA input You may do any of the following Use the SPX computer NMEA input output Use the SeaTalk NMEA interface part number E85001 to convert the NMEA data to SeaTalk data Connecting NMEA equipment FL FAULT FAULT NMEA NMEA equi...

Page 45: ...ed instructions refer to the separate installation information supplied with the compass To mount the compass Fit the fluxgate compass using the installation instructions supplied with the compass paying particular attention to the compass safe area label If you are using an NMEA compass as the primary compass connect it to the NMEA input on the SPX SmartPilot If you are using the fluxgate compass...

Page 46: ...e However if the SPX 10 is being used with an extreme performance boat the addi tion of a rudder reference may provide enhanced performance To mount and connect the rudder reference if applica ble Fit the rudder reference using the instructions supplied with it Route the cable back to the SPX SmartPilot Connect Rudder sensor to RUDDER terminal D10462 1 Course computer POWER 15 AMP 12V 24V FLUXGATE...

Page 47: ...larms from all controllers On large or noisy boats you can fit a Raymarine external alarm part number E26033 connected through E85001 interface box as a high volume audible repeater 3 12 Wind vane sail boats The SPX SmartPilot can use wind angle information from a wind vane to maintain a course relative to the wind You can provide wind angle information to the autopilot system by connecting the wi...

Page 48: ...Talkng connections and terminators SeaTalk If you are using a SmartPilot controller ST6002 ST7002 or ST8002 and it does not power up Hold down the Display button for 1 second If the SPX SmartPilot and autopilot controller are active the autopilot control ler should display a STANDBY screen Troubleshooting If the display is blank check the fuse circuit breaker the SeaTalk fuse in the SPX SmartPilot...

Page 49: ...e cables to the SPX SmartPilot computer with cable ties as shown below 3 15Commissioning The autopilot must be commissioned prior to use For new systems this involves calibrating the system which is a safety critical action Refer to the SPX SmartPilot Commissioning Guide for instructions D10464 1 ...

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Page 51: ...OID width height depth 307mm 12 1 in 195 mm 7 7 in 70 mm 2 8 in Weight X 10 X 30 X SOLENOID 1 1 kg 2 42 lbs 2 2 kg 4 85 lbs Inputs X 10 X30 X SOLENOID fluxgate compass rudder position sensor NMEA 0183 v2 3 SeaTalk SeaTalkng power sleep switch Outputs X 10 X 30 X SOLENOID NMEA 0183 v2 3 SeaTalk SeaTalkng drive motor drive clutch NMEA 0183 v2 3 SeaTalk SeaTalkng bypass valve solenoid drive Raymarine...

Page 52: ...puts out puts See NMEA 0183 sentenceson page 45for information on NMEA 0183 received transmitted NMEA fast heading output X 10 X 30 X SOLENOID HDM 5 Hz 0 1 resolution Fuses Power Terminals SeaTalk Terminals Standard automotive blade fuses to protect X 10 15A X 30 40A X SOLENOID 15A X 10 2A X 30 and X SOLENOID 3A EMC compliance Europe 2004 108 EC EMC Australia and New Zealand C Tick Compliance Leve...

Page 53: ...ance to waypoint waypoint number time GGA GLL latitude longitude time HDG HDM HDT heading MWV apparent wind angle apparent wind speed RMA courseoverground COG speedoverground SOG latitude lon gitude variation RMB cross track error bearing to waypoint distance to waypoint way point number RMC courseoverground COG speedoverground SOG latitude lon gitude time variation VHW speed through water heading...

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