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Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide
SmartPilot alarm messages
When the SmartPilot detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate
one of the alarm messages listed in the following table.
•
Unless otherwise stated, you should respond to the alarm by pressing
standby
to clear the alarm and return to manual control, before you
attempt to resolve the problem.
•
In some situations, the SmartPilot will raise more than one alarm. When
you have dealt with the first alarm, it will display the next alarm.
The SmartPilot appears to be
unstable on Northerly headings
in the Northern hemisphere (or
Southerly headings in the
Southern hemisphere)
Northerly/Southerly heading correction (AutoAdapt) is
not set up (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide). [Does
not apply to S1G, S2G and S3G systems.]
You cannot enter Seatrial Cali-
bration
Seatrial calibration lock is on – turn off the calibration
protection feature in Dealer Calibration (see SmartPilot
Commissioning Guide).
The SmartPilot will not ‘talk’ to
other SeaTalk instruments
Cabling problem – make sure all the cables are con-
nected properly.
Position information not
received
Navigator not transmitting the correct position data.
The SmartPilot will not auto
advance to the next waypoint
No bearing to waypoint information received from the
navigator.
Non-Raymarine 24V autopilots
clutch slipping
Check that the clutch fuse is in the correct position. E.g.
24 V position for 24 V clutches.
When holding a constant course
in STANDBY mode, the heading
continuously changes
The Autopilot is connected to a Raymarine Pathfinder
unit with the “Bridge NMEA Heading” option switched
on. Disable this feature on the Pathfinder unit.
ALARM MESSAGE
POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION
AUTO RELEASE
Possible fault with rudder position sensor – check connections.
OR
Stern (I/O) drives only – you have taken manual control of steering with
AutoRelease on. The alarm cancels automatically after 10 seconds.
CURRENT LIMIT
Serious drive failure – the drive is taking too much current due to short-
circuit or jamming. Check the drive unit.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION
