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SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook

Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot
are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd.

Raymarine, AST (Advanced Steering Technology), AutoAdapt,
AutoLearn, AutoRelease, AutoSeastate, AutoTack, AutoTrim,
FastTrim, GyroPlus, RayGyro, RayPilot and WindTrim are
trademarks of Raymarine Ltd.

Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd 2001.

Summary of Contents for SportPilot

Page 1: ...Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company...

Page 2: ...SportPilot and SportPilot Plus Owner s Handbook Document number 81057 5 Date May 2001...

Page 3: ...SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd Raymarine AST Advanced Steering Technology AutoAdapt AutoLearn AutoRelease AutoSeastate AutoTack AutoTrim FastTrim GyroPlus RayGyro Ra...

Page 4: ...the installation 20 Installation instructions 21 4 2 Installing the compass 23 Compass location 23 Compass mounting 24 Compass cabling 24 4 3 Installing the rudder position sensor optional 26 Linear...

Page 5: ...ot and SportPilot Plus Owner s Handbook Chapter 5 Compass Calibration 51 Important note 51 Introduction 51 5 1 Compass linearization and heading alignment 52 5 2 Heading alignment without linearizing...

Page 6: ...rackingtowaypointswhen the SportPilot is used with a chartplotter or GPS The SportPilot is very easy to use simply point the boat in the direction you want to go turn the rotary control switch to one...

Page 7: ...mm 9 4 in including stalk 137 5 mm 5 4 in excluding stalk Depth 100 5 mm 4 0 in Heading reference Raymarine fluxgate compass Operating modes Standby autopilot not active Auto autopilot operating with...

Page 8: ...ationand returnthecard to us to receive full warranty benefits Handbook information To the best of our knowledge the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press However Raymarine ca...

Page 9: ...our boating enjoyment However it is the skipper s responsibility to ensure the safety of the boat at all times by following these basic rules Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES to...

Page 10: ...esigned to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compa...

Page 11: ...6 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus Owner s Handbook 1 Introduction...

Page 12: ...Part 1 Using the SportPilot Part 1 Using the SportPilot...

Page 13: ...Part 1 Using the SportPilot...

Page 14: ...ffyourboat spowersupplywillswitchofftheSportPilot To prevent the SportPilot draining the battery always switch off the power supply when leaving the boat for long periods 2 2 Basic operation Engaging...

Page 15: ...heel the SportPilot automatically regains control to maintain the boat s current heading CAUTION YouMUSTcenterthehelmaftermakinglargecoursechanges If you do not center the helm the autopilot could bec...

Page 16: ...tting will lead to poor steering performance and can produce violent course changes at high speed The ideal gain setting for one boat may not be ideal for another so finding the correct setting for yo...

Page 17: ...speed changes Note The SportPilot must receive boat speed information via SeaTalk or NMEA to automatically adjust the gain 2 3 Using Navigator Track mode The SportPilot can automatically steer to a w...

Page 18: ...nt if a turn to port is required the SportPilot emits 2 short beeps if a starboard turn is needed the SportPilot emits 1 short beep To accept the turn press in the end of the control stalk NAV CAUTION...

Page 19: ...lable information the SportPilot will advance to the next waypoint without requesting permission In thiscase youshouldalwaysmanuallysteertheboatto within 15 of the new bearing to waypoint before you p...

Page 20: ...portPilot EMC advice When powered up all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one another with a consequent adv...

Page 21: ...ervices Call Center Refer to the back cover or the Worldwide Distributor List for contact details SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION SportPilot does not power up Power connection at the power supply or SportPilot...

Page 22: ...Part 2 Installing the SportPilot Part 2 Installing the SportPilot...

Page 23: ...Part 2 Installing the SportPilot...

Page 24: ...directly into the rear of the pilot It should be mounted in a central location to minimize the effects of pitching and rolling If your boat has a hydraulic helm pump you must also fit a rudder positio...

Page 25: ...bit Box spanner 15 16 in and 3 4 in Fluxgate compass Power cable Retaining nuts 3 8in 1 2in 5 8in and washers M12 x 1 M16 x 2 Adaptor collar Raymarine woodruff key Steering boss M4 x 12mm screw and wa...

Page 26: ...es through bilges where possible avoid running cables close to fluorescent lights engines radio transmitting equipment etc EMC suppression ferrites We supply the fluxgate compass and power cables with...

Page 27: ...Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are At least 3 ft 1 m from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e g VHF radios cables and antennas In the case of SSB radios incre...

Page 28: ...e compass dimensions Compass location To achieve the best performance from the compass mount it With the Raymarine logo facing the bow Note If it is not possible to install the fluxgate compass with t...

Page 29: ...mounting holes then remove the compass 3 Drill four pilot holes using a 3 mm 1 8 in drill bit 4 Making sure the cable exits at the bottom of the compass secure the fluxgate compass using the self tap...

Page 30: ...should not cut and rejoin the fluxgate compass cable unless absolutely necessary If you do have to cut the cable use Scotchlock connectors to re join the wires color for color Note Scotchlock connecto...

Page 31: ...an inboard ram Linear rudder position sensor installation hydraulic outboard steering systems Note Hydraulic outboard steering systems MUST be fitted with a linear rudder position sensor Thelinearrud...

Page 32: ...haft to the end bracket 4 Fit theU bracket supplied overtheendbracketandthebullhorn ram s shaft 5 Hand tighten the starboard bolt to hold the U bracket in place 6 Fully open the hose clamps supplied u...

Page 33: ...this the SportPilot will automatically correct itself so no manual adjustment is necessary Linear rudder position sensor cabling 1 Connect the linear rudder position sensor cable to the RUDDER REF cab...

Page 34: ...urizing the hydraulic pressure Rotary rudder position sensor installation hydraulic inboard steering systems Note Hydraulic inboard steering systems MUST be fitted with a linear rudder position sensor...

Page 35: ...nnecting rod is at 90 to the center line of the sensor and steering arms It may be necessary to relocate other equipment installed on the transom Althoughtheillustrationshowsthesensorarmpointingupward...

Page 36: ...to the transom or a fabricated mounting base 3 Remove the pin securing the steering arm to the power steering 4 Fit the Raymarine steering pin and retain with a split cotter pin D1707 2 Parallel Dist...

Page 37: ...ation 5 Cut the threaded connecting rod to length 6 Screw the lock nuts and sockets onto the connecting rod 7 Press the sockets onto the steering pins 8 Turnthe steeringfrom sideto side to make sure t...

Page 38: ...n movement Note This section does not apply to Volvo steering systems If the Raymarine steering pin has excessive vertical free play after replacing the original steering pin use the plastic sleeve to...

Page 39: ...the center of the tie bar is greater than 65 mm 2 5 in Mounting the sensor 1 Attach the sensor to the transom or mounting base at 90 to the tie bar as shown below Note Make sure the sensor steering p...

Page 40: ...ie bar 6 Cut the connecting rod to length 7 Screw the lock nuts and sockets onto the connecting rod 8 Press the sockets onto the sensor pin and steering pin D1695 2 min 75 mm 3 in to max 310 mm 12 2 i...

Page 41: ...EF cable color for color Use the Scotchlock connectors and crimp the connectors with a pair of pliers Note Connect the cables close to the SportPilot so that the connectors remain dry and free from st...

Page 42: ...rmal over current circuit breaker not supplied 3 Route the cable to the SportPilot You will plug the moulded end into the POWER NMEA socket when installing the SportPilot Notes 1 Theredandblackcoresal...

Page 43: ...Connect the NMEA 0183 output connections from the NMEA equipment to the black and red NMEA cores of the power NMEA lead as shown Information NMEA 0183 data Cross Track Error APA APB RMB XTE XTR Beari...

Page 44: ...Flat moulded plug to male round plug 0 15 m 6 in D188 Flat moulded plug to female round plug 0 3 m 12 in Interface cables flat moulded round plug to bare ends Part no Type Length D229 Flat moulded plu...

Page 45: ...39 and a 3 pin SeaTalk socket and plug deck connector or use a 3 pin deck connector and the yellow and green cores of the power cable a positive connection from the power source to the deck connector...

Page 46: ...thout damaging the SportPilot 2 Remove the steering wheel hub 3 Holding the steering wheel still use a suitable socket or the supplied box spanner to remove the retaining nut and washer 4 Carefully re...

Page 47: ...to the back of the torque restraint 3 Fit but do NOT tighten the washer and bolt to hold the front and back of the torque restraint together Note The torque restraint will not operate properly if the...

Page 48: ...t to the steering shaft Do NOT tighten the retaining nut at this stage 7 With the SportPilot aligned vertically and the control stalk pointing to starboard unfold the torque restraint so it sits firml...

Page 49: ...bracket and torque restraint The following illustration shows how to fit a dashboard extension correctly 10 Draw around the torque bracket with a pencil 11 Remove the SportPilot and adaptor collar wo...

Page 50: ...ends of the power compass rudder position sensor if fitted and SeaTalk cables if required through the aperture Note Reposition the suppression ferrites so that they are located behind the bulkhead In...

Page 51: ...h the sealing mat 4 Pass the cables through the torque bracket aperture 5 Plug the cables into the SportPilot Note The cablesarehanded Therefore the powercablewillonly fit into the power socket and th...

Page 52: ...tPilot using the washers and screws 3 3 4 inch 19 mm taper Assemble the adaptor collar and the Raymarine woodruff key to the steering shaft 1 inch 25 mm taper Fit the original woodruff key to the stee...

Page 53: ...o rotate as you tighten the retaining nut This will prevent damage to the SportPilot clutch 7 Tighten theretainingnutto 25 lbft 34Nm maximumagainstthe steering end stop 8 Assemble the steering boss to...

Page 54: ...shaft Fitting the SportPilot to 1 inch steering shaft D1373 3A Wheel hub Nut Washer Retaining nut Split washer Original woodruff key Steering boss Screws and washers D1373 3 Wheel hub Nut Washer Origi...

Page 55: ...tighten it with the 3 mm allen key supplied 14 Reposition reassemble the suppression ferrites close to the bulkhead CAUTION EMC conformance Always check the installation before going to sea to make s...

Page 56: ...errors In Navigator Track mode it also needs a heading reference to turn the boat towards the next target waypoint The SportPilot can usually obtain accurate heading information by attaching the fluxg...

Page 57: ...ss in and hold the end of the control stalk NAV for 10 seconds The red AUTO and yellow NAV lights will then flash alternately and the unit will beep every second 3 Turn the boat in a slow circles the...

Page 58: ...tPilot beeps more than 3times Re sitethefluxgatecompasswherethere is lessmagnetic deviation and then repeat the linearization procedure 6 Steer your boat so that it is pointing to magnetic North deter...

Page 59: ...will begin to flash alternately 2 Steer your boat so that it is pointing to magnetic North determined using a compass GPS or a land reference 3 Momentarily press either the 1 or 1 degree course chang...

Page 60: ...guidelines 22 Servicing and safety guidelines 15 Engaging the pilot Auto mode 9 Navigator Track mode 12 F Fault finding 16 G Gain 11 I Installation 19 Compass 23 25 EMC guidelines 22 NMEA cabling 38...

Page 61: ...ar installation 26 29 Rotary installation 29 36 S SeaTalk cabling 39 Servicing 15 EMC guidelines 15 SportPilot installation 40 50 Step 1 Remove steering wheel 41 Step 2 Mount torque bracket 42 Step 3...

Page 62: ...in impeller carriers impellers impeller bearings and impeller shaft are specifically excluded from this Warranty Magnetrons Cathode Ray Tubes CRT TFT Liquid Crystal Displays LCD and cold cathode fluo...

Page 63: ...elephone 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 1 603 881 5200 Ext...

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