ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Document reference: 81271-1 Date: December 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 understand sheets guide you through the installation process.
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.
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 ..........................................................................................................
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?........................................................
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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1 Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 1.1 Introduction DIS RE P SP TRA CK WV RE S'M AU TO 1 29D85 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.
2 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide : S1G, S2G and S3G systems (with GyroPlus) Non-G systems (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 Wind Vane mode Steering to true and apparent wind in Wind Vane mode Equipped with AutoLearn, Raymarine’s self-learning calibration system Extended systems You can connec
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- disp ler is initially in the on condition. You do not need to use the 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.
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 calibration pages) Rudder posit
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 “point-and-shoot”.
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.
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.
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 default level.
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 9 Decrease response Increase 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 course keeping accuracy.
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 Calibration (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide). 1. To cancel the off course warning, press standby to return to manual steering. 2.
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 11 1 second D5517-2 3. The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a button for 10 seconds: • if you press another mode button within 10 seconds you will select the mode assigned to that button (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.
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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? CAUTION: Safety in Track mode Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex navigational situations. However, it is still the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety of their boat at all times through careful navigation and frequent position checks. Track mode assists precise navigation and removes the tasks of compensating for wind and tidal drift.
14 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide 3. If it is safe for the boat to turn onto the new course, press the track button: • the SmartPilot will turn the boat onto the new course. • the display will show the heading required to achieve the required track. Notes: (1) The rate of turn when in Track mode is set using the TURN RATE cali- bration setting. Adjust this as appropriate for optimum comfort. (2) If the boat is more than 0.
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 15 Cross track error (XTE) more than 0.3 nm e out al r u Act Waypoint 2 ed nn Pla te rou D4231-3P Waypoint 1 Tidal stream compensation Under most conditions, the SmartPilot will hold the selected 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.
16 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide What happens when I arrive at a waypoint? As the boat arrives at the target waypoint the chartplotter will select the next target waypoint and transmit this to the SmartPilot. It will then detect the new target waypoint name, sound a Waypoint Advance warning and display the Waypoint Advance (NEXT WPT) screen. This shows the new bearing to the next waypoint and the direction the boat will turn to acquire the new track.
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 17 WARNING: Ensure navigation safety Skipping a waypoint will take you straight to the next waypoint. Check your navigation before making the turn. What is the Waypoint Advance warning? The SmartPilot activates the Waypoint Advance warning (NEXT WPT?) in Track mode whenever the target waypoint name changes.
18 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide 2.2 Using Wind Vane mode – sail boats Note: You can only select Wind Vane mode if the SmartPilot is receiving suitable SeaTalk or NMEA wind direction information. What is Wind Vane mode? When the SmartPilot is in Wind Vane mode it uses the fluxgate compass as the primary heading reference. As changes in the true or apparent wind angle occur, it adjusts the locked heading to maintain the original wind angle.
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 19 • if the SmartPilot does not enter Wind Vane mode, it is not receiving wind data - check the instrument and connections + MAG D3565-6 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 can leave Wind Vane mode by: • pressing auto to return to Auto mode. • pressing standby to return to manual control.
20 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide What is a Wind Shift warning? If the autopilot detects a wind shift of more than 15° it will sound the wind shift warning and display the WIND SHIFT message: • To cancel the warning, and retain the existing wind angle and new heading, press standby and auto together. • Alternatively, to cancel the warning and return to the previous heading: • adjust the locked wind angle using the rotary control.
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 21 Default data pages Data page 4 Data page 1 Autopilot mode Press for 1 sec to return to previous data page Data page 3 Data page 2 D5456-2 Can I display Waypoint names? If waypoints have been given names, the SmartPilot controller will display them on the Cross Track Error (XTE), Bearing To Waypoint (BTW) and Distance To Waypoint (DTW) data pages: • waypoint names of five characters or less are displayed together with the page name (as shown by screen A below).
22 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Warning messages Shallow warning (SHALLOW) The SmartPilot shows the Shallow warning if it receives a shallow depth message from an instrument on the SeaTalk system. Press standby or disp to cancel the warning. Man Overboard warning (MOB) The SmartPilot activates the Man Overboard warning if it receives a man overboard (MOB) message from another instrument on the SeaTalk system.
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 23 User Calibration pages AutoTack angle (SAILBOAT only) This calibration setting has no effect on ST8001 or ST8002 systems Gybe inhibit (SAILBOAT only) This calibration setting has no effect on ST8001 or ST8002 systems Wind selection (SAILBOAT only) This screen determines whether the boat steers to apparent or true wind in Wind Vane mode.
24 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide S1G, S2G and S3G systems Screen Text Options RESPONSE Range = 1 to 9 levels 9 to 7 gives the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity (and power consumption). This can lead to a rough passage in open waters as the SmartPilot may ‘fight’ the sea. levels 6 to 4 should give good course keeping with crisp, well controlled turns under normal operating conditions. levels 3 to 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity.
25 Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. This chapter provides information about identifying problems, interpreting alarm messages, maintaining your SmartPilot and obtaining product support. If a fault occurs with your SmartPilot, use the fault finding tables in this section to help identify the problem and provide a solution.
26 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION The SmartPilot appears to be unstable on Northerly headings in the Northern hemisphere (or Southerly headings in the Southern hemisphere) Northerly/Southerly heading correction (AutoAdapt) is not set up (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide). [Does not apply to S1G, S2G and S3G systems.
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 27 ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION AUTO RELEASE Possible fault with rudder position sensor – check connections. OR Stern (I/O) drives only – you have taken manual control of steering with AutoRelease on. The alarm cancels automatically after 10 seconds. CURRENT LIMIT Serious drive failure – the drive is taking too much current due to short-circuit or jamming. Check the drive unit.
28 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION RG FAIL GyroPlus yaw sensor has failed: • If you have a S1G, S2G or S3G course computer with internal GyroPlus sensor – call a Raymarine service agent. • If you have a Non-Gscourse computer with external GyroPlus yaw sensor – check the sensor and connections, then call a Raymarine service agent. SEATALK and FAIL 1 or 2 SeaTalk data problem on one of the SeaTalk lines – check connections.
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 29 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 adverse effect on operation.
30 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Help us to help you When requesting service, please quote the following product information: • Equipment type. • Model number. • Serial number. • Software issue number.
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 31 Product details table For future reference, you may want to use this table to record serial and software information for your SmartPilot: Serial Number Software Version SmartPilot Controller SmartPilot Computer Hours Used hours
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33 Specifications ST8002 control unit Nominal supply voltage: 12 V DC via SeaTalk Operating voltage range: 10 V to 15 V DC Current consumption (in Standby mode) 50 mA (less than 120 mA with full lighting) Operating temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F) Water protection: waterproof to CFR46 Overall dimensions: width height depth 175 mm (6.9 in) 115 mm (4.53 in) 54 mm (2.
34 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Glossary Term Meaning AST Advanced Steering Technology (AST) is Raymarine’s unique advanced steering algorithm. It uses inputs from a wide variety of sensors to tune the autopilot’s operation to provide superior control of the boat in any condition. AutoLearn Self-learning calibration feature available on S1G, S2G and S3G autopilot systems.
Glossary 35 Term Meaning NMEA The NMEA (National Maritime Electronics Association) protocol is an internationally accepted serial communication interface standard for sharing data between electronic equipment. Raymarine products can share information with non-SeaTalk equipment using the NMEA 0183 protocol. response The autopilot response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity.
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37 Index A Alarms, 26 AUTO RELEASE, 27 CURRENT LIMIT, 27 DRIVE STOPPED, 27 LARGE XTE, 14 LOW BATT, 27 LRN FAIL, 27 MOB, 22 MOT POW SWAPPED, 27 NEXT WPT, 17 NO DATA, 27 NO PILOT, 27 OFF COURSE, 10 RG FAIL, 28 SEATALK FAIL 1 or 2, 28 SEATALK/STLK FAIL, 28 SHALLOW, 22 WINDSHIFT, 20 Auto mode, 5 AutoTack, 10 Changing course, 5 Dodging obstacles, 6 Off course warning, 10 AutoRelease Alarm, 27 AutoTack, 10, 23 C Contrast, 11 Controller Specifications, 33 Course changes, 5 Cross track error Explanation, 14 LARGE
38 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide N T Next WPT warning, 17 No data alarm, 27 No pilot alarm, 27 Technical support, 29 Track mode, 13 Cross track error, 14 Dodge, 15 Next waypoint, 17 Route completed, 17 Safety, 13 Tidal compensation, 15 Waypoint names, 21 O Off course warning, 10 P Performance adjustment, 8 non-G systems, 9 S1G, S2G and S3G systems, 8 Power steer, 6 Preventing gybes, 10 Product support, 29 R Response level, 23 RG fail alarm, 28 Rotary Control, 3 Route completed, 17 S
