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ST8002
SmartPilot
Controller
Operating Guide
Document reference: 81271-1
Date: December 2005
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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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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 sheets guide you through the installation process. These ca
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ii ST8002 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 check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation – no matte
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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 handbook.
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v Contents Important Information ................................................................................................. i About the documentation provided ........................................................................ i Warranty ................................................................................................................. i Safety notices .......................................................................................................... i WARNING: C
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vi ST8002 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 leave Track mode?..............................................
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Contents vii Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance ............................................................... 25 3.1 Fault finding ................................................................................................... 25 SmartPilot alarm messages ............................................................................ 26 3.2 General maintenance ..................................................................................... 28 Routine checks..........................
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DISP AUTO RESP RES'M TRACK WV 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 ST8002 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, Raymarine’s self-learning calibration system Extended sy
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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 described below. Start-up mode The SmartPilot always powers up in
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4 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide What does the display tell me? The SmartPilot display screen provides the following information: Autopilot mode indicators GyroPlus indicator (appears if a yaw sensor is connected to the autopilot) Variable text area (up to 9 characters) Distance units: � no units = kilometres � nm = nautical miles � SM = statute miles Heading indicators Port and Starboard direction-to-steer indicators Calibration mode indicator (displayed on calibrati
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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 5 1.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat CAUTION: Maintain a permanent watch 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 the helm. 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 “poi
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6 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Port Starboard D6338-1 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 D6339-1 1. Select a course change in the appropriate direction. For example, turn the rotary control anti-clockwise for a dodge to port. 2. When safely clear of the obstacle, reverse the pr
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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 7 otherwise. Power Steer mode includes Quick Center, which will center the rudder at any time, in one simple operation. How do I activate power steering? To activate Power Steer mode: 1. Press mode. 2. The display will show PWR STEER, indicating power steer mode is active. PWR STEER D6410-1 3. Use the rotary control to steer the boat. The rudder position is displayed in the bar at the bottom of the display. D6411-1 How do I quickly cent
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8 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide 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
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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 9 Decrease Increase response response D5453-2 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 levels: • Response Level 1: AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband) The SmartPilot will gradually ignore repetitive boat movements and only react to true variations in course. This provides the best compromise between power consumption and cours
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10 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Off Course warning = deviation to port = deviation to starboard D4229-3 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 Cali- bration (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide). 1. To cancel the off course warning, press standby to return to
