Raymarine SmartPilot ST7001, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...ST7001 Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Document number 81225 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 and contrast 11 How do I adjust the lights 11 How do I adjust the contrast 12 Chapter 2 Advance...

Page 6: ...names 22 Warning messages 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 SmartPil...

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: ...ress for 1 second to skip waypoint auto Press for Auto mode standby Press for Standby mode Press for 2 seconds to enter Calibration mode course change keys 1 Port 1 10 Port 10 1 Starboard 1 10 Starboa...

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: ...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: ...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 permanen...

Page 14: ...e 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 increased powe...

Page 15: ...s to port or starboard Note The default off course angle is set at 20 You can adjust this angle in Dealer Calibration see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide 1 To cancel the off course warning press standb...

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: ...wardtoreduceheelingandweather 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 bring the wind at least...

Page 18: ...y changes you have made to the lighting level How do I adjust the contrast To set the contrast level for the ST7001 display 1 With the autopilot in Standby mode press the disp key for one second to ac...

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: ...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: ...ins the current boat heading To advance to the next waypoint 1 Check that it is safe to turn onto the new track 2 Pressthetrackkey ThiswillcanceltheWaypointAdvancewarningand turn the boat towards the...

Page 23: ...waypoint you activate the Man Overboard MOB function see page 23 When the warning sounds the SmartPilot continues on its current heading but displays the bearing to the next waypoint the direction the...

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: ...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 mode You...

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: ...windshifts 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 ca...

Page 28: ...display Waypoint names Ifthewaypointshavebeengivennames theST7001willdisplaythemonthe Cross Track Error XTE Bearing To Waypoint BTW and Distance To Waypoint DTW data pages waypoint names of five chara...

Page 29: ...data pages 2 4 User Calibration Options The calibration information in this handbook relates to only those settings that can be adjusted during normal operation USER CAL For information on all availa...

Page 30: ...ing 5 When you reach an item you wish to adjust use the 1 1 10 and 10 keys as appropriate to change the value 6 When you have made all the changes you want to make press and hold standby for two secon...

Page 31: ...ne 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 to wind...

Page 32: ...to 4 should give good course keeping with crisp well controlled turns under normal operating conditions levels3 to 1minimizestheamountofpilotactivity Thiscon serves power but may compromise short term...

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: ...to 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 199...

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 ST7001 Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide...

Page 43: ...ations 33 Course changes 6 Cross track error Explanation 14 LARGE XTE warning 14 Current limit alarm 28 D Data pages 21 Display Contrast 12 Dodging obstacles Auto mode 6 Drive stopped alarm 29 F Fault...

Page 44: ...ng 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 17 Safety 18 Tidal compensation 15 Waypoint n...

Page 45: ...sale of the boat to the end user where the equipment has been installed by a Raymarine certified installer or from commissioning of the installation by a Raymarine certified installer or 30 months fr...

Page 46: ...ormal working hours is not covered by this Warranty Travel cost allowance on certain products with a suggested retail price below 2500 00 is not authorized When or if repairs are necessary these produ...

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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