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Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide

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Summary of Contents for SmartPilot ST8001

Page 1: ...ST8001 Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Document number 81217 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: ...w do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot 8 Off Course warning 10 1 5 Can I adjust the display lighting and contrast 10 How do I adjust the lights 10 How do I adjust the contrast 11 Chapter 2 Adv...

Page 6: ...ages 23 2 4 User Calibration Options 23 How do I access User Calibration settings 23 User Calibration pages 24 Chapter 3 Fault Finding Maintenance 27 3 1 Fault finding 27 SmartPilot alarm messages 28...

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: ...y operations D6337 1 rotary control w v Press to steer to a fixed wind angle Press to scroll through calibration parameters Press to adjust response and gain track Press for Track mode from Auto mode...

Page 10: ...he rudder as measured by the rudder position sensor Autopilot mode indicators Rudder position indicator GyroPlus indicator appears if a yaw sensor is connected to the autopilot Variable text area up t...

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: ...tacle 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 Selectacoursechangein theappropriatedirect...

Page 13: ...ep the rudder at that angle until commanded otherwise How do I activate power steering To activate Power Steer mode 1 Press standby and auto together 2 The display will show PWR STEER indicating power...

Page 14: ...your SmartPilot on a day to day basis By doing this you can match performance to conditions as they occur Note You willlose these temporary changes toresponselevelwhenever the system is powered off Y...

Page 15: ...his provides the best compro mise between power consumption and course keeping accuracy Response Level 2 AutoSeastate off Minimum deadband This setting provides tighter course keeping but will lead to...

Page 16: ...ing 2 Check whether your boat is carrying too much sail or whether the sails are badly balanced You can usually significantly improve course keep ing by improving the sail balance Note The SmartPilot...

Page 17: ...nges you have made to the lighting level How do I adjust the contrast To set the contrast level for the ST8001 display 1 With the autopilot in Standbymode press thedisp key for one secondto access the...

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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: ...track error XTE is the distance between the current position and a planned route The SmartPilot receives the cross track error information D5445 2P Current heading Previous heading From auto mode pre...

Page 21: ...old the selected 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 T...

Page 22: ...ow do I get to the next waypoint in a route When the Waypoint Advance warning sounds the SmartPilot suspends Track mode and maintains the current boat heading To advance to the next waypoint 1 Check t...

Page 23: ...changes This occurs when you select automatic acquisition by pressing track from Auto you request waypoint advance by pressing track for 1 second in Track mode with SeaTalk navigators only the boat a...

Page 24: ...h regular plots 2 2 Using Wind Vane mode sail boats Note You can only select Wind Vane mode if the SmartPilot is receiving suitable SeaTalk or NMEA wind direction information What is Wind Vane mode Wh...

Page 25: ...ind Vane mode You can select Wind Vane mode from either Standby or Auto mode 1 Steady the boat onto the required wind angle 2 Press w v to select Wind Vane mode and lock the current wind angle the dis...

Page 26: ...o I dodge an obstacle in Wind Vane mode In Wind Vane mode you still have full control from the keypad You can make a dodge maneuver by using the rotary control to select the desired course change Afte...

Page 27: ...ta Use the disp key to show data pages of SeaTalk or NMEA data 1 Pressdisptoaccessthefirstdatapage andpressitagaintocyclethrough each data page in turn when you cycle past the last data page the displ...

Page 28: ...XTE Bearing To Waypoint BTW and Distance To Waypoint DTW data pages waypoint names of five characters or less are displayed together with the page name as shown by screen A below waypoint names of mo...

Page 29: ...libration settings see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide Note Many of the settings are sailboat specific and will only be displayed if your vessel type is set to SAILBOAT How do I access User Calibration...

Page 30: ...tion Higher wind trim settings will result in a system that is more responsive to wind changes Response level This sets the default SmartPilot response level setting The response level controlstherela...

Page 31: ...otactivity Thiscon serves power but may compromise short term course keep ing accuracy Screen Text Options RESPONSE 1 AutoSeastate on Automatic deadband The SmartPilot will gradually ignore repetitive...

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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: ...o 15 data pages LCD illumination 3 brightness levels off 15 contrast levels Input connections SeaTalk x2 and NMEA 0183 Output connections SeaTalk x2 CE approvals conforms to 89 336 EC EMC EN60945 1997...

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...

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Page 43: ...nges 6 Cross track error Explanation 14 LARGE XTE warning 14 Current limit alarm 28 D Data pages 21 Display Contrast 11 Dodging obstacles Auto mode 6 Drive stopped alarm 29 F Fault finding 27 Followin...

Page 44: ...m 23 SmartPilot Disengaging 5 Engaging 5 Functions 2 33 Specifications 33 Standby Mode 5 T Technical support 31 Track mode 13 Cross track error 14 Next waypoint 17 Route completed 18 Safety 18 Tidal c...

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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