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ST6001
Smartpilot
Controller
Operating Guide
Document number: 81215-1
Date: July 2003
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ii ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are reg- istered 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. 2003.
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Important Information iii 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 sheets guide you through the inst
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iv ST6001+ 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 man- ual control in an emergency. Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot. Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation – no mat
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Contents v Contents Important Information ....................................................................................... iii About the documentation provided .........................................................iii Warranty ..................................................................................................iii Safety notices ...........................................................................................iii EMC Conformance ..................................
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vi ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Operating hints for Wind Vane mode ............................................. 21 2.3 How do I display boat data? ............................................................ 21 Warning messages .......................................................................... 22 2.4 User Calibration Options ................................................................ 23 How do I access User Calibration settings? ....................................
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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 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 Track: The SmartPilot steers the boat to maintain a track between two
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2 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide SmartPilot Functions The functions provided with your SmartPilot system depend on whether the SmartPilot computer contains an internal GyroPlus yaw sensor : 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 w
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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 3 1.2 Using the control unit Start-up mode The SmartPilot always powers up in Standby mode with the display showing the boat’s current compass heading. Note: You can press standby at any time to return to manual steering. Keypad functions The SmartPilot is controlled using simple push-button operations, all of which are confirmed with a short beep. In addition to the main single-key functions, there are several dual key operations. -1 plus +1 Pre
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4 ST6001+ 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) Heading indicators Distance units: no units = kilometres nm = nautical miles SM = statute miles Autopilot mode indicators Port and Starboard direction-to-steer indicators Calibration mode indicator (displayed on calibration pages) Rudder position indicator D5457-2 The bar graph at the
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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 5 1.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat How do I automatically steer to a heading? 1. Steady the boat on the required heading. 2. Press auto The SmartPilot is now in AUTO mode and will steer to the chosen heading, shown on the display. This mode is often known as “point-and-shoot”. D3560-5 CAUTION: Automatic course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is NOT a substitute for good seamanship. ALWAYS maintain a permanent watch by th
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6 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide How do I change course in Auto mode? In Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) keys to change the locked heading in steps of 1° or 10°. For example: press -10 three times for a 30° course change to port. Port Starboard or or D3320-3 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.
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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 7 1.4 How do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot? The principal method of adjusting the performance of SmartPilot systems is by changing the response level. This is the only user adjustment you should need to make to your SmartPilot on a regular basis. The response level controls the relationship between the SmartPilot’s course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. When you turn on your SmartPilot it will always be at the default leve
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8 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Decrease Increase response response D5452-2 Note: The RESPONSE screen is set as a default data page (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide) so you can also access it by pressing disp and then scrolling through the data pages. 2. Press -1 or +1 to change the response level. 3. Press disp or wait for 5 seconds to return to the previous display. Adjusting performance – Non-G systems Non-G SmartPilot systems have three different response l
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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 9 Off Course warning = deviation to port = deviation to starboard D3315-4 The SmartPilot warns you when you have been off course from the locked heading for longer than 20 seconds. It shows whether the deviation is to port or starboard. Note: The default off course angle is set at 20º. You can adjust this angle in Dealer Calibration (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide). 1. To cancel the off course warning, press standby to return to manual steeri
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10 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide 1.5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boats Using the SmartPilot to automatically tack (AutoTack) The SmartPilot has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the boat through 100° in the required direction. If you have set the vessel type to SAIL BOAT, you can adjust the default AutoTack angle in User Calibration (see page 23). to AutoTack to port: press the -1 and -10 keys together to AutoTack to starboard: press the +1 and +
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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 11 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 23). 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 SmartPi- lot will be able to maintain competent control even in gale force conditions: You can improve course
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12 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide . 1 second D3313-4 3. The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a key for 10 seconds: if you press another mode key within 10 seconds you will select the mode assigned to that key (for example: auto selects Auto mode, standby selects Standby mode) Notes: (1) You can also adjust the lighting level from any other SeaTalk instrument or control unit. (2) When you switch off the unit you lose any chang
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Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 13 Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 2.1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter? By using TRACK mode, the SmartPilot can maintain a route between waypoints created on a navigation system. It makes any course changes necessary to keep your boat on course, automatically compensating for tidal streams and leeway. Track mode is only available if you have connected the SmartPilot to a suit- able navigation system providing SeaTalk or NMEA information. (See SmartPi
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14 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Automatic track acquisition Waypoint at 270˚ Waypoint at 270˚ Current Previous heading heading From auto mode, press track to enter Track mode . . . . . . then press track again to turn boat to waypoint. How do I leave Track mode? You can leave Track mode at any time by: pressing auto to return to Auto mode pressing standby to steer manually in Standby mode What is Cross track error? Waypoint 2 Cross track error (XTE)
