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Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide

            

Product details table

For future reference, you may want to use this table to record serial and 
software information for your SmartPilot: 

            

Serial Number

Software Version

SmartPilot Controller

SmartPilot Computer

Hours Used

hours

4 seconds

Software information

1 second

1 second

Control unit

software version

Time autopilot
used in Auto

Course computer

software version

1 second

D5493-2

Summary of Contents for SmartPilot ST6001

Page 1: ...ST6001 Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Document number 81215 1 Date July 2003...

Page 2: ...SeaTalkandSportPilotarereg istered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd Raymarine AST AdvancedSteeringTechnology AutoAdapt AutoLearn AutoRelease AutoSeastate AutoTack AutoTrim FastTrim GyroPlus RayGyro RayPilo...

Page 3: ...to the main operations Operating Guide This handbook Contains a detailed description of the SmartPilot s features and functions Warranty ToregisteryournewRaymarineproduct pleasetakeafewminutestofillo...

Page 4: ...dal set the autopilot cannot Evenwhen your autopilot is lockedonto the desired track using a naviga tionaid alwaysmaintainalogandmakeregularpositionalplots Naviga tionsignalscanproducesignificanterror...

Page 5: ...7 Off Course warning 9 1 5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boats 10 1 6 Can I adjust the display lighting 11 Chapter 2 Advanced Operation 13 2 1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter 13 How do...

Page 6: ...ions 23 How do I access User Calibration settings 23 User Calibration pages 23 Chapter 3 Fault Finding Maintenance 27 3 1 Fault finding 27 SmartPilot alarm messages 28 3 2 General maintenance 30 Routi...

Page 7: ...Standby SmartPilot off You have manual control of the boat Auto The SmartPilot steers the boat to maintain a locked heading Track The SmartPilot steers the boat to maintain a track between two waypoi...

Page 8: ...r Wind Vane steering You can also use the SmartPilot with any navigator or wind instrument that transmits National Marine Electronics Association NMEA 0183 data The SmartPilot control unit candisplayS...

Page 9: ...dual key operations TRACK Press for Track mode from Auto if a navigator is connected Press to accept waypoint advance Press for 1 second to skip waypoint AUTO Press for Auto mode DISP Press to display...

Page 10: ...icates the current position of the rudder as measured by the rudder position sensor Rudder position indicator Port and Starboard direction to steer indicators Autopilot mode indicators Distance units...

Page 11: ...nheading shown on the display This mode is often known as point and shoot CAUTION Automatic course control makes it easier to sail a boat but it is NOT a substituteforgoodseamanship ALWAYSmaintainaper...

Page 12: ...port Can I dodge an obstacle and then resume course To avoid an obstacle when your boat is under autopilot control you can dodge the obstacle and then resume your previous course 1 Select a course cha...

Page 13: ...Pilot on a day to day basis By doing this you can match performance to conditions as they occur Note Youwilllosethese temporarychanges toresponse levelwheneverthe system is powered off You can make pe...

Page 14: ...ng accuracy Response Level 2 AutoSeastate off Minimum deadband This setting provides tighter course keeping but will lead to increased power consumption and drive unit activity Response Level 3 AutoSe...

Page 15: ...djust this angle in Dealer Calibration see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide 1 To cancel the off course warning press standby to return to manual steering 2 Check whether your boat is carrying too much s...

Page 16: ...hanges the trim on the boat may change substantially Due to this the SmartPilot may take some time to settle accurately onto the new course How do I prevent accidental gybes Note For the gybe inhibit...

Page 17: ...sheet travellertoleewardtoreduceheelingandweather helm if necessary reef the mainsail a little early In very strong winds and large seas you should avoid sailing with the wind dead astern ideally brin...

Page 18: ...press another mode key within 10 seconds you will select the mode assigned to that key for example auto selects Auto mode standby selects Standby mode Notes 1 You can also adjust the lighting level fr...

Page 19: ...theboatonto the track in a controlled way The closer the boat is to the correct heading andtrack thequickeritwillsettletheboatontothenewcourse Toavoid an unexpected turn approximately align the boat w...

Page 20: ...s track error XTE is the distance between the current position and a planned route The SmartPilot receives the cross track error information Current heading Previous heading D5414 3 Waypoint at 270 Wa...

Page 21: ...elected track to within 0 05 nm 300 ft or better It takes account of the boat s speed when computing course changes to ensure optimum performance How do I dodge an obstacle in Track mode In Track mode...

Page 22: ...the next waypoint 1 Check that it is safe to turn onto the new track 2 Pressthetrackkey ThiswillcanceltheWaypointAdvancewarningand turn the boat towards the next waypoint Note If you do not press tra...

Page 23: ...function see page 22 When the warning sounds the SmartPilot continues on its current heading but displays the bearing to the next waypoint the direction the boat will turn to take up that bearing How...

Page 24: ...hangesinthetrueorapparent windangle occur it adjusts the locked heading to maintain the original wind angle Wind information TouseWindVanemode theSmartPilotmustreceivewindinformationfrom one of the fo...

Page 25: ...it is not receiving wind data check the instrument and connections 3 In Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot will then adjust the boat s heading to maintain the locked wind angle How do I leave Wind Vane mo...

Page 26: ...autopilot detects a wind shift of more than 15 it will sound the wind shift warning and display the WIND SHIFTmessage To cancel the warning and retain the existing wind angle and new head ing press st...

Page 27: ...mwindshifts but will not correct for short term changes such as gusts In gusty and unsteady inshore conditions it is best to sail a few degrees further off the wind so that changes in wind direction c...

Page 28: ...1 keys Warning messages Shallow warning SHALLOW The SmartPilot shows the Shallow warning if it receives a shallow depth message from an instrument on the SeaTalk system Press standby or disp to cancel...

Page 29: ...for 2 seconds The display will change to show DISPLAY CAL 2 Press the disp key once the display will now show USER CAL 3 Press auto to enter User Calibration The first page of User Calibration will no...

Page 30: ...Wind Vane mode WindTrim SAILBOAT only WindTrim controls how quickly the SmartPilot responds to changes in the wind direction Higher wind trim settings will result in a system that is more responsive...

Page 31: ...ld give good course keeping with crisp well controlled turns under normal operating conditions levels 3to 1 minimizestheamountofpilotactivity Thiscon serves power but may compromise short term course...

Page 32: ...26 ST6001 Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide...

Page 33: ...receiving necessary data from other instruments check cabling Display shows rotating dashes Compass calibration in progress see SmartPilot Com missioning Guide Displayed compass heading does not agree...

Page 34: ...e 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...

Page 35: ...llowing situations the compass is not connected the autopilot is in Wind Vane mode and it has not received wind angle data for 30 seconds the autopilot is in Track mode and the autopilot is not receiv...

Page 36: ...with a dry cloth as this could scratch the screen coating If necessary only use a mild detergent Never use chemical or abrasive materials to clean the controller If it is dirty wipe it with a clean da...

Page 37: ...utopilot makesurethatthepowersupply cableissoundandthatallconnectionsaretightandfreefromcorrosion Ifthe connections are secure refer to the Fault Finding section in this chapter Ifyoucannottraceorrect...

Page 38: ...table to record serial and software information for your SmartPilot Serial Number Software Version SmartPilot Controller SmartPilot Computer Hours Used hours 4 seconds Software information 1 second 1...

Page 39: ...ata andup to 7 data pages LCD illumination 3 brightness levels off Input connections SeaTalk x2 and NMEA 0183 Output connections SeaTalk x2 CE approvals conforms to 89 336 EC EMC EN60945 1997 Controll...

Page 40: ...being applied CR pump Constant Running hydraulic pump DC Direct current EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility When poweredup allelectricalequipmentproduceselectromagneticfields These cancauseadjacentpiec...

Page 41: ...proprietary communication system It links the products to provide a single integrated system sharing power and data SeaTalk bus This refers to the continuous SeaTalk system connecting together a serie...

Page 42: ...36 ST6001 Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide...

Page 43: ...rack error Explanation 14 LARGE XTE warning 14 Current limit alarm 28 D Data pages 21 Dodging obstacles Auto mode 6 Drive stopped alarm 29 F Fault finding 27 Following a route 13 G Glossary 34 35 Gybe...

Page 44: ...Specifications 33 Standby Mode 5 T Technical support 31 Track mode 13 Cross track error 14 Next waypoint 17 Route completed 17 Safety 18 Tidal compensation 15 U User Calibration 23 W Waypoint Advance...

Page 45: ...typrovidesforonboardrepairorexchange byRaymarineorit sapproved serviceagents foraperiodof2years 24months eitherfromdate ofsaleoftheboattotheend user where the equipment has been installedby a Raymarin...

Page 46: ...remium labourportionof servicesoutside ofnormal workinghours is not covered by this warranty Whenorifrepairsarenecessary theseproductsmustbeforwardedtoaRaymarinefacilityoran approved Raymarine service...

Page 47: ...der Services Telephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2333 or 1 603 881 5200 Ext 2333 Customer Support Telephone 44 0 23 9271 4713 Fax 44 0 23 9266 1228 Technical Support Telephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2444 or 1 60...

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