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SmartPilot X-5

Tiller & GP Tiller 
Operating Guide

Document reference:  81303-2 
Date:  August 2008

Summary of Contents for SmartPilot X5

Page 1: ...SmartPilot X 5 Tiller GP Tiller Operating Guide Document reference 81303 2 Date August 2008...

Page 2: ...STV 60STV AST Autoadapt AutoGST AutoSeastate AutoTrim Bidata G Series HDFI LifeTag Marine Intelligence Maxi view On Board Raychart Raynav Raypilot RayTalk Raystar ST40 ST60 Seaclutter Smart Route Trid...

Page 3: ...ng 5 Changing course in Auto mode 6 AutoTurn 6 Avoiding obstacles 6 Off Course alarm 7 1 4 Adjusting pilot performance 7 Response levels 7 Temporarily adjusting response 8 1 5 Adjusting display lighti...

Page 4: ...nd Vane mode 21 Entering Wind Vane mode 21 Leaving Wind Vane mode 22 Avoiding obstacles in Wind Vane mode 22 Wind Shift warning 22 Using AutoTack in Wind Vane mode 23 No boat speed information 23 Prev...

Page 5: ...mergency Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation no matter how clear the sea appears a dangerous situatio...

Page 6: ...idate the warranty for those products Product documents This document is part of a series of books associated with the SmartPilot X 5 series All documents can be downloaded from www raymarine com hand...

Page 7: ...ective does not apply to all Raymarine products we support its policy and ask you to be aware of the correct method for disposing of such products Please contact your local dealer national distributor...

Page 8: ...vi SmartPilot X 5 Tiller GP Tiller Operating Guide...

Page 9: ...s the boat to maintain a track between two waypoints created on a navigation aid Wind Vane The SPX 5 Tiller system steers the boat to maintain a course relative to a true or apparent wind angle The SP...

Page 10: ...time a switch off count down of 4 seconds occurs Keep disp pressed during this period to switch off the instrument To switch the instrument back on hold down disp for approximately 1 second If power i...

Page 11: ...a wind vane is connected 1 plus 1 Press for Response level 1 plus 10 In Wind Vane mode press together for AutoTack to port In Wind Vane mode press together for AutoTack to port In Auto mode press toge...

Page 12: ...extend or retract the pushrod using the 1 1 10 and 10 keys Note This function is not intended for steering the boat 3 Press auto to engage Auto mode The SPX 5 Tiller system will steer the boat to the...

Page 13: ...y reef the mainsail a little early In very strong winds and large seas avoid sailing with the wind dead astern Ideally bring the wind at least 30 away from a dead run In severe conditions you may also...

Page 14: ...1 and 10 for an AutoTurn to port or 1 and 10 for an AutoTurn to starboard Avoiding obstacles To avoid an obstacle when your boat is under autopilot control you can change course to avoid the obstacle...

Page 15: ...ller system and the amount of helm drive activity Changing the response level should be the only adjustment you need to make to your SPX 5 Tiller system on a regular basis When you first turn on your...

Page 16: ...The RESPONSE screen is set as a default data page see SmartPilot X 5 Tiller GP Tiller Installation Setup Guide so you can also access it by pressing disp and then scrolling through the data pages 2 Pr...

Page 17: ...turns to the previous mode if you do not press a button for 10 seconds If you press another mode button within 10 seconds you will select the associated mode For example auto selects Auto mode standby...

Page 18: ...ontroller will display them on the Cross Track Error 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...

Page 19: ...of the change in waypoint NEXT WPT Waypoint advance alarm The SPX 5 Tiller system activates the Waypoint Advance alarm whenever the target waypoint changes This occurs when you select automatic acquis...

Page 20: ...splayed 4 To access other User Calibration pages press disp to scroll through the calibration functions described below 5 Use the 1 1 10 and 10 buttons to change the value of each function you want to...

Page 21: ...es whether the boat steers to apparent or true wind in Wind Vane mode WindTrim WindTrim controls how quickly the SPX 5 Tiller system responds to changes in the wind direction Higher wind trim settings...

Page 22: ...on as described earlier in this Chapter Screen Text Options RESPONSE Range 1 to 9 Levels 9 to 7 give the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity and power consumption This can lead to a r...

Page 23: ...straight line between 2 consecutive waypoints In Track mode the SPX 5 Tiller system will make any course changes necessary to keep your boat on the required track automatically compensating for tidal...

Page 24: ...d an alarm and the display will show information regarding the next planned waypoint 3 Check that it is safe for the boat to turn onto the new course then press track again The SPX 5 Tiller system wil...

Page 25: ...ion some distance from the route Making a manual course change to avoid an object Arriving at a waypoint See page 20 CAUTION When entering or returning to Tack mode the autopilot will correct the XTE...

Page 26: ...will sound a Large Cross Track Error warning and the Pilot Controller will show whether you are to the port Pt or starboard Stb of the planned track Tidal stream compensation Under most conditions th...

Page 27: ...Waypoint Advance the SPX 5 Tiller system will maintain the current heading and continue to sound the warning To skip a waypoint SeaTalk chartplotters only If you want to advance to the next waypoint b...

Page 28: ...ontinue on the same heading or Press standby to return to manual control Note If waypoints are provided using an NMEA connection the controller will display NO DATA when you reach the final waypoint 2...

Page 29: ...hort term wind variations You can adjust the wind response WindTrim level in User Calibration see page 13 to control how quickly the SPX 5 Tiller system responds to changes in the wind direction Highe...

Page 30: ...d heading as required to maintain the new wind angle Because turning the boat affects the relationship between the true and apparent wind angles use this method only to make minor adjustments to the w...

Page 31: ...vailable the Cruise Speed value is used during an AutoTack maneuver This may result in reduced AutoTack performance Preventing gybes with AutoTack Note For the gybe inhibit feature to work the SPX 5 W...

Page 32: ...24 SmartPilot X 5 Tiller GP Tiller Operating Guide...

Page 33: ...ed compass heading does not agree with the boat s compass You have not calibrated the compass Carry out the devi ation and alignment procedures see SmartPilot X 5 Tiller GP Tiller Installation Setup G...

Page 34: ...ops Check drive and if appropriate the rudder position sensor LOW BATTERY Supply voltage has dropped below acceptable limits press standby to clear the alarm and return to hand steering start the engi...

Page 35: ...fuses and these are available from your Raymarine dealer If any other parts require servicing or replacement please contact your Raymarine authorized service agent NO PILOT The Pilot Controller is no...

Page 36: ...ler and cables for signs of wear or damage Replace any damaged components CAUTION Avoid damage when cleaning Do NOT wipe the Pilot Controller display screen with a dry cloth as this could scratch the...

Page 37: ...questing service please quote the following product information Equipment type Model number Serial number Software issue number The following illustration shows how to display the software information...

Page 38: ...the total number of hours the SPX 5 Tiller system has been used in Auto mode Product details table For future reference you may want to use this table to record serial and software information for yo...

Page 39: ...pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one another causing a degradation of their performance Use the EMC guidelines in this book to ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC between e...

Page 40: ...m WindTrim wind response controls how quickly the autopilot responds to changes in the wind direction Higher wind trim settings will result in a pilot that is more responsive to wind changes XTE Cross...

Page 41: ...XTE warning 11 Current limit alarm 26 D Data pages 9 Display contrast 9 lighting 8 Drive stopped alarm 26 E EMC information iii 28 EMC Product disposal v Engaging autopilot 4 G Glossary 31 32 Gybe in...

Page 42: ...bstacles 17 cross track error 17 entering 16 leaving 16 requirements 15 route completed 20 waypoint arrival 19 waypoint arrival circle 20 Waypoint names 10 Troubleshooting 25 U User Calibration 12 W W...

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