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81269_1.book Page i Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM
ST6002
SmartPilot
Controller
Operating Guide
Document reference: 81269-1
Date: December 2005
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81269_1.book Page ii Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM 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. Raymarine and SeaTalk are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd. 2005.
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81269_1.book Page i Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM i Important Information About the documentation provided Welcome to Raymarine SmartPilot. The autopilot system that will steer your boat to a heading automatically, accurately, reliably and comfortably. SmartPilot documentation is arranged so that you can install, commission and quickly use your SmartPilot, keeping to hand only the information necessary. • Installation Sheets - One per element of the system, these easy to under- stand
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81269_1.book Page ii Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM ii ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Your Raymarine SmartPilot will add a new dimension to your 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 take manual control in an emergency. � Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot. � Regularly chec
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81269_1.book Page iii Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM Important Information iii Handbook information To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the
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81269_1.book Page v Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM v Contents Important Information ................................................................................................. i About the documentation provided ........................................................................ i Warranty ................................................................................................................. i Safety notices ...........................................................
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81269_1.book Page vi Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM vi ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Chapter 2: Advanced Operation ...............................................................................13 2.1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter? ...............................................13 How do I activate Track mode?........................................................................13 CAUTION: Make suitable preparations for entering track mode.13 How do I lea
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81269_1.book Page vii Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM vii Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance ............................................................... 27 3.1 Fault finding ................................................................................................... 27 SmartPilot alarm messages ............................................................................ 28 3.2 General maintenance .............................................................................
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TRACK DISP -1 +1 STANDBY AUTO -10 10 81269_1.book Page 1 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM 1 Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 1.1 Introduction The SmartPilot controller is a SeaTalk® compatible autopilot control unit. It is designed as the main controller for the SmartPilot system. The SmartPilot controller operates in the following modes: � Standby: SmartPilot off. You have manual control of the boat. � Auto: The SmartPilot steers the boat to maintain a locked heading. � Trac
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81269_1.book Page 2 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM 2 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide : S1G, S2G and S3G systems Non-G systems (with GyroPlus) (without GyroPlus) Internal GyroPlus yaw sensor provides Full basic functionality: uses Raymarine enhanced course keeping using AST steering algorithm without AST (Advanced Steering Technology) Steering to true and apparent wind in Steering to true and apparent wind in Wind Vane mode Wind Vane mode Equipped with AutoLearn
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81269_1.book Page 3 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 3 When the power supply is switched off, the SmartPilot controller buttons have no effect. Notes: (1) Each time power to the SmartPilot controller is switched on, the control- ler is initially in the on condition. You do not need to use the disp button to switch the controller on. (2) When the SmartPilot controller is on, the operation of the disp button will perform other operating functions, as descri
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81269_1.book Page 4 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM 4 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide What does the display tell me? The SmartPilot display screen provides the following information: Variable text region (up to 9 characters/digits) Distance units: � no units = kilometres � nm = nautical miles m n � SM = statute miles SM MAG TRUE Heading indicators Port and Starboard direction-to-steer indicators Rudder position indicator D5457-3 The bar graph at the bottom of the
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81269_1.book Page 5 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 5 TRUE D3560-6 How do I return to hand steering? Press standby to disengage the SmartPilot: �in STANDBY mode, you have manual control of the boat and the display shows the boat’s current compass heading. TRUE D3561-6 How do I change course in Auto mode? In Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) buttons to change the locked heading in steps of 1° or 10°.
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81269_1.book Page 6 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM 6 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide 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. Obstacle Original course Dodge D3303-3P 1. Select a course change in the appropriate direction. For example, press -10 three times for a 30°dodge to port. 2. When safely clear of the obstacle, reve
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81269_1.book Page 7 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 7 Note: You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is powered off. You can make permanent adjustments in User Calibration (See page 24). This determines the default power-up response level. Adjusting performance – S1G, S2G and S3G systems S1G, S2G and S3G systems have 9 levels of response: � level 9 to 7 give the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity (an
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81269_1.book Page 8 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM 8 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide • 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: AutoSeastate off + yaw damping This setting provides the tightest possible course keeping by introducing counter rudder yaw damping You can adjust the counter rudder setting in Dealer Calibration (see
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81269_1.book Page 9 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 9 1.5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boats Using the SmartPilot to automatically tack (Auto- Tack) CAUTION: Allow time for course changes When making major course changes, the trim on the boat may change substantially. Due to this, the SmartPilot may take some time to settle accurately onto the new course. The SmartPilot has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the boat through 100
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81269_1.book Page 10 Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM 10 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide With gybe inhibit off: � you can perform an AutoTack into or away from the wind. Note: Gybe inhibit is switched on as a default but can be disabled in User Calibration (see page 34). Gusty conditions In gusty conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly, particularly if the sails are badly balanced. If you take the following precautions, the SmartPilot will be able to maintain c
