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3.6 Grounding

These grounding requirements are applicable for Raymarine
equipment with a dedicated ground terminal.

• The ground terminal must be connected to a common ground

point.

• It is recommended that the common ground point is a bonded

ground, i.e. with the ground point connected to battery negative,
and situated as close as possible to the battery negative terminal.
If a bonded ground system is not possible, a non-bonded RF
ground may be used.

Bonded ground system (preferred)

D

1

1

9

4

0

-1

2

4

3

1

RF ground system (alternative)

D

1

1

9

4

1

-1

2

4

3

1

1.

Ground terminal. (This may also be labelled as Ground, or
Screen.)

2.

Ground braid.

3.

Bonded (preferred) or non-bonded RF ground.

4.

Power supply or battery.

Implementation

If several items require grounding, they may first be connected
to a single local point (e.g. within a switch panel), with this point
connected via a single, appropriately-rated conductor, to the boat’s
common ground. The preferred minimum requirement for the path
to ground (bonded or non-bonded) is via a flat tinned copper braid,
with a 30 A rating (1/4 inch) or greater. If this is not possible, an
equivalent stranded wire conductor maybe used, rated as follows:

• for runs of <1 m (3 ft), use 6 mm

2

(#10 AWG) or greater.

• for runs of >1 m (3 ft), use 8 mm

2

(#8 AWG) or greater.

In any grounding system, always keep the length of connecting
braid or wires as short as possible.

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SPX SmartPilot installation instructions

Summary of Contents for SmartPilot SPX-10

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Page 3: ...ited All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Fair Use Statement You may print no more than three copies of this manual for your own use You may not make any further copies or distribute or use the manual in any other way including without limitation exploiting the manual commercially or giving or selling copies to third parties Copyright 2010 Raym...

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Page 5: ...es 24 3 5 Fuses and circuit protection 27 3 6 Grounding 28 3 7 SPX to SeaTalkng connection 29 3 8 SeaTalk connection 31 3 9 NMEA 0183 connection 33 3 10 Compass connection 35 3 11 Rudder reference connection 36 3 12 Sleep switch connection 36 Chapter 4 Installation 37 4 1 Location requirements for SPX course computers 38 4 2 Installing the SPX course computer 38 4 3 Initial checks for the autopilo...

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Page 7: ...ll a SmartPilot system including an SPX course computer 87072 SPX CAN Installation instructions Plan and install a SmartPilot system including an SPX course computer 87073 SPX DIO Installation instructions Plan and install a SmartPilot system including an SPX DIO course computer 87124 ST70 Pilot Controller handbooks Description Part number ST70 Pilot Controller Installation Mounting and connection...

Page 8: ... Warning Potential ignition source This product is NOT approved for use in hazardous flammable atmospheres Do NOT install in a hazardous flammable atmosphere such as in an engine room or near fuel tanks Warning Switch off power supply Ensure the boat s power supply is switched OFF before starting to install this product Do NOT connect or disconnect equipment with the power switched on unless instr...

Page 9: ...Raymarine specified cables are used Cables are not cut or extended unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual Note Where constraints on the installation prevent any of the above recommendations always ensure the maximum possible separation between different items of electrical equipment to provide the best conditions for EMC performance throughout the installation Suppression ferrites ...

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Page 11: ...nstallation checklist on page 12 2 2 Inboard autopilot system on page 12 2 3 SeaTalkng autopilot system on page 14 2 4 SeaTalk autopilot system on page 16 2 5 Parts supplied on page 17 2 6 Required additional components on page 18 Planning the installation 11 ...

Page 12: ...an essential part of planning any installation It is also useful for any future additions or maintenance of the system The diagram should include Location of all components Connectors cable types routes and lengths 2 2 Inboard autopilot system A typical inboard autopilot will consist of the items shown SMARTPIL OT 3 4 5 1 2 D10432 2 1 Autopilot control head This provides the display and controls r...

Page 13: ...ly This provides feedback from the rudder and can enhance steering performance In addition the autopilot may receive data from other components for example Multifunction display The autopilot can connect to a compatible multifunction display This provides enhanced capabilities for creating and following routes GPS Usually received from a multifunction display the autopilot uses position data when ...

Page 14: ...Talkng D11944 1 ENTER CANCEL MENU SeaT alkng SeaTalkng SeaT alkng SeaT alkng 12 24 V 1 2 ENTER CANCEL MENU ENTER CANCEL MENU ENTER CANCEL MENU 3 4 5 6 SMARTPIL OT 1 Multifunction display with GPS GPS may be internal or external 2 Autopilot controller and instruments e g helm 1 14 SPX SmartPilot installation instructions ...

Page 15: ... Devices that have a low draw can be powered from the network although high current equipment will need to have a separate power connection SeaTalkng is a proprietary extension to NMEA 2000 and the proven CAN bus technology Compatible NMEA 2000 and SeaTalk SeaTalk2 devices can also be connected using the appropriate interfaces or adaptor cables as required NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 offers significant im...

Page 16: ...n be added to a SeaTalk system simply by plugging them into the network SeaTalk equipment can also communicate with other non SeaTalk equipment via the NMEA 0183 standard provided a suitable interface is used NMEA 0183 The NMEA 0183 Data Interface Standard was developed by the National Marine Electronics Association of America It is an international standard to enable equipment from many different...

Page 17: ...rticular requirement or equipment capabilities Typical examples are 4800 baud rate Used for general purpose communications including FastHeading data 9600 baud rate Used for Navtex 38400 baud rate Used for AIS and other high speed applications 2 5 Parts supplied D11934 1 SMARTPIL OT 10x 5x 2x 4x 3x 2x 2x 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 11 12 1 SPX course computer 2 1 m 3 3 ft SPX SeaTalkng spur cable 3 400 m...

Page 18: ...lete your autopilot system you will need the following components in addition to the SPX core pack Compatible autopilot controller Drive unit appropriate for your boat and autopilot course computer Power and drive cables Autopilot controllers There are a number of autopilot controllers available for connection to your system The autopilot controller may be connected using either SeaTalkng or SeaTa...

Page 19: ...ve units The drive unit interfaces with the boat s steering system The type of drive required depends upon your boat and associated steering system D10451 2 The following are the main categories of drive Drive category Available types Course computer Type 0 5 SPX 10 Type 1 SPX 10 Type 2 SPX 30 Hydraulic pumps Type 3 SPX 30 Type 2 SPX 30 Hydraulic linear drives Type 3 SPX 30 Planning the installati...

Page 20: ...der directly by pushing the tiller arm or a rudder quadrant Type 2 SPX 30 Type 1 SPX 10 Mechanical rotary drives designed for power and sailboat systems that can be driven from the helm position through a chain and sprocket e g cable and rod Type 2 SPX 30 Universal stern drive SPX 10 CR Pump Solenoid SPX SOL 20 SPX SmartPilot installation instructions ...

Page 21: ...on page 23 3 4 Power and drive cables on page 24 3 5 Fuses and circuit protection on page 27 3 6 Grounding on page 28 3 7 SPX to SeaTalkng connection on page 29 3 8 SeaTalk connection on page 31 3 9 NMEA 0183 connection on page 33 3 10 Compass connection on page 35 3 11 Rudder reference connection on page 36 3 12 Sleep switch connection on page 36 Cables and connections 21 ...

Page 22: ...d or deckhead use a suitable watertight feed through Do NOT run cables near to engines or fluorescent lights Always route data cables as far away as possible from other equipment and cables high current carrying ac and dc power lines antennae Strain relief Ensure adequate strain relief is provided Protect connectors from strain and ensure they will not pull out under extreme sea conditions Circuit...

Page 23: ...ass 9 Rudder position sensor 10 Drive clutch 3 3 SPX SOL connections overview GROUND 3029 632 E POWER P OWER 15 AMP 12V OFF ON 24V FLUXGATE RUDDER BYPASS FAULT SLEEP FAULT 3 AMP 3 AMP NMEA Raymarine Limited POWER SOLENOID SOLENOID A B D10446 2 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 2 3 1 1 SeaTalkng 2 NMEA 0183 in out 4800 baud rate 3 Sleep switch connection 4 Power in 5 Solenoid A and B drive 6 Solenoid A and B retur...

Page 24: ...ly voltage Max length A B Cable size 0 5 m 0 16 4 ft 6 mm2 10 AWG 12 V 5 7 m 16 4 23 ft 10 mm2 8 AWG 0 3 m 0 9 8 ft 4 mm2 12 AWG 3 5 m 9 8 16 4 ft 6 mm2 10 AWG Type 2 drive 24 V 5 10 m 16 4 32 8 ft 10 mm2 8 AWG 12 V 0 5 m 0 16 4 ft 10 mm2 8 AWG 0 5 m 0 16 4 ft 6 mm2 10 AWG Type 3 drive 24 V 5 7 m 16 4 23 ft 10 mm2 8 AWG Important Use of an incorrect power cable size will reduce the power supplied ...

Page 25: ...A Red Power in ve 12 24 V B Black Power in ve 0 V Drive connection The drive connects to the connection panel of the course computer D10945 1 A B MADE IN HUNGARY GROUND P OWER 15 AMP 12V 24V FLUXGATE RUDDER CLUTCH SLEEP POWER B MOTOR A 2 1 1 Clutch not all drives have this connection 2 Motor drive Clutch connection colors Color Description A Red Clutch ve B Blue Clutch ve Cables and connections 25...

Page 26: ... V clutch Solenoid drive connection GROUND POWER SOLENOID SOLENOID A B 12 V 24 V D10456 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 Electronic steering jog lever if required 2 Back feed protection diodes if using a electronic steering or jog lever 3 Drive out 4 Drive return 5 Solenoid valves with diodes across spool valves Care points If an electronic steering or jog lever is used fit diodes suggested type 1N4004 in line with ...

Page 27: ...ear 12 V or 24 V 40 A 30 A I O 12 V 15 A 10 A CR pump Solenoid 12 or 24 V 10 A 10 A Internal fuses The course computer uses standard automotive blade fuses Spare fuses are located on underside of the removable cover Raymarine GROUND POWER POWER P OWER 12V OFF ON 24V FLUXGATE RUDDER CLUTCH FAULT SLEEP FAULT MOTOR A B D11937 1 2 1 3 1 SeaTalkng fuse Fuse power supply from course computer to SeaTalkn...

Page 28: ... Screen 2 Ground braid 3 Bonded preferred or non bonded RF ground 4 Power supply or battery Implementation If several items require grounding they may first be connected to a single local point e g within a switch panel with this point connected via a single appropriately rated conductor to the boat s common ground The preferred minimum requirement for the path to ground bonded or non bonded is vi...

Page 29: ...lkng connection The SPX course computer and compatible control heads can be connected using SeaTalkng Example SeaTalkng autopilot SMARTPIL OT D10437 2 4 1 3 2 SeaT alkng 1 Helm position with autopilot controller and instrument 2 SeaTalkng backbone 3 Helm position with autopilot controller and instrument 4 SPX course computer Cables and connections 29 ...

Page 30: ... way connector not shown SeaTalkng power switch The course computer can provide power to the SeaTalkng backbone This will provide power to certain equipment connected to the backbone e g ST70 pilot controller and instruments Set the SeaTalkng power switch on the connector panel to the appropriate position ON The course computer will supply power to the SeaTalkng backbone Ensure that there are no o...

Page 31: ... secondary autopilot controller and instrument s SPX to SeaTalk connection Use a SeaTalk cable Depending upon the SeaTalk cable obtained you may need to remove the connector from one end to reveal the cable cores SeaTalk D10459 2 Raymarine POWER POWER P OWER 12V OFF ON 24V FLUXGATE RUDDER CLUTCH FAULT SLEEP FAULT 3 1 2 Connection colors Color Description 1 Grey 0 V ve 2 Red 12 V SeaTalk power out ...

Page 32: ...alk connected as a ring SeaT alk SMARTPIL OT D10467 2 1 1 Power supply via breaker fuse Care points Connect power red and screen grey at both sets of terminals Connect data yellow at one end only Cut back and insulate unconnected data wire The autopilot controller should be the first device on the ring working from the course computer data connection 32 SPX SmartPilot installation instructions ...

Page 33: ... 3 9 NMEA 0183 connection The SPX autopilot is compatible with NMEA 0183 devices it provides a 4800 baud rate input output Connections are made to the connector panel underneath the removable cover FLUXGATE FAULT SLEEP FAULT NMEA NMEA0183 NMEA0183 D10460 2 Note You must not connect more than one piece of equipment to the NMEA 0183 in connection FastHeading connection If you wish to use MARPA radar...

Page 34: ...aTalkng Example FastHeading connection D11220 3 SMARTPIL OT NM EA0183 SeaT alk 1 2 4 3 5 Note The connection can be made into any NMEA 0183 input at the display 1 Multifunction display 2 Autopilot course computer 3 NMEA 0183 FastHeading and other relevant data 4 Autopilot controller 5 Fluxgate compass 34 SPX SmartPilot installation instructions ...

Page 35: ...creen 2 Red 3 Green Color 4 Yellow 5 Blue Cable suppression ferrite A suppression ferrite is supplied to ensure that the compass is not unduly affected by interference and complies with applicable EMC regulations This must be fitted to the fluxgate compass cable ensuring that the compass cable loops twice through the ferrite the ferrite is no more than 200 mm 8 in from the connection at the course...

Page 36: ... D10462 2 3 4 1 2 Connection colors Color 1 Grey screen 2 Red 3 Green 4 Blue 3 12 Sleep switch connection A Sleep switch disables the operation of the autopilot while retaining any power supplied to SeaTalk and SeaTalkng bus POWER OFF ON FAULT SLEEP FAULT NMEA D10463 2 The switch and associated cable are not supplied 36 SPX SmartPilot installation instructions ...

Page 37: ...tallation Chapter contents 4 1 Location requirements for SPX course computers on page 38 4 2 Installing the SPX course computer on page 38 4 3 Initial checks for the autopilot installation on page 39 Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ... 3 in 4 2 Installing the SPX course computer Use this procedure to install the SPX course computer as a part of your inboard autopilot system Important The installation must only be performed with the boat either on hard standing or tied up alongside a pontoon or berth 1 Mount the course computer in an appropriate location and secure with the screws supplied D10448 2 You should also mount the flux...

Page 39: ... autopilot installation These checks should be carried out after installation and prior to the commissioning of the autopilot system 1 Switch on power to the autopilot system and associated equipment Course computer Autopilot controller SeaTalk and or SeaTalkng data bus if these have their own separate supply 2 Check that the autopilot controller powers up If the display is blank press and hold th...

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Page 41: ...Chapter 5 Maintenance and support Chapter contents 5 1 Service and maintenance on page 42 5 2 Cleaning on page 42 5 3 Raymarine customer support on page 43 Maintenance and support 41 ...

Page 42: ...Raymarine dealers Unauthorized repair may affect your warranty 5 2 Cleaning 1 Switch off the power to the unit 2 Wipe the unit with a clean damp cloth 3 If necessary use isopropyl alcohol IPA or a mild detergent to remove grease marks Note Do NOT use abrasive or acid or ammonia based products 42 SPX SmartPilot installation instructions ...

Page 43: ...servicing information e mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and details of worldwide Raymarine agents Telephone and email support In the USA Tel 1 603 881 5200 extension 2444 Email Raymarine custhelp com In the UK Europe the Middle East or Far East Tel 44 0 23 9271 4713 Email ukproduct support raymarine com Product information If you need to request service please have the fo...

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Page 45: ...standard Environmental conditions operating temperature non operating temperature relative humidity limit water protection Installation environment Operating temperature 10 ºC to 50 ºC 14 ºF to 122 ºF Storage temperature 20 ºC to 65 ºC 4 ºF to 149 ºF Relative humidity max 95 Drip resistant when mounted vertically Dimensions Width 285 mm 11 2 in Height 212 mm 2 5 in Depth 65 mm 8 3 in Weight 1 1 kg...

Page 46: ...04 108 EC Australia and New Zealand C Tick Compliance Level 2 Appendix B NMEA 0183 sentences SPX course computers with an NMEA 0183 input output support the following sentences Receive NMEA 0183 in APB Autopilot B BWC Bearing and distance to waypoint BWR Bearing and distance to waypoint rhumb line GGA Global positioning system fix data GLL Geographic position latitude longitude HDG Heading deviati...

Page 47: ...No Notes Backbone Kit A25062 Includes 2 x 5 m 16 4 ft Backbone cable 1 x 20 m 65 6 ft Backbone cable 4 x T piece 2 x Backbone terminator 1 x Power cable SeaTalkng 0 4 m 1 3 ft spur A06038 SeaTalkng 1 m 3 3 ft spur A06039 SeaTalkng 3 m 9 8 ft spur A06040 SeaTalkng 5 m 16 4 ft spur A06041 SeaTalkng 0 4 m 1 3 ft backbone A06033 SeaTalkng 1 m 3 3 ft backbone A06034 SeaTalkng 3 m 9 8 ft backbone A06035...

Page 48: ...ides 1 x spur connection SeaTalkng 5 way connector A06064 Provides 3 x spur connections SeaTalkng Blanking plug A06032 Appendix D SeaTalk accessories SeaTalk cables and accessories for use with compatible products Description Part No Notes NMEA SeaTalk converter E85001 3 m 9 8 ft SeaTalk extension cable D285 5 m 16 4 ft SeaTalk extension cable D286 9 m 29 5 ft SeaTalk extension cable D287 12 m 39 ...

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