Raymarine S1000 Autopilot User Guide D76 37-1 Welcome to the S1000 Autopilot Handbooks can be such daunting things, can’t they? Please don’t worry, we have made this guide as simple as possible. Your guide contains an explanation on how to use your S1000, so finding your way around will become second nature. If all you want to do is power up and get going, that’s fine. But if you want to know more about what your S1000 will do for you, you’ll find it here.
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1 - Getting Started System Components ............................................................. 5 Changing the Controller batteries ........................................ 5 The S100 Autopilot Controller .............................................. 6 How do I power the system on? ............................................ 7 2 - Using your S1000 How do I use the autopilot?.................................................. 9 How do I automatically steer straight? ...............................
D7639-1 Getting started . . .
System Components D7640-1 The S1000 system is comprised of a Course Computer, Controller and Hydraulic Pump. Please ensure that these have been installed and commissioned correctly using the S1000 Installation Guide. Finally, check that your system is receiving a good GPS signal through the NMEA or SeaTalk connection. S1000 Course Computer Hydraulic Pump S100 Controller Changing the Controller batteries The S100 Controller is powered by 2 AAA batteries which are located in the back of the unit.
The S100 Autopilot Controller NAVIGATE PORT Use in PILOT mode to power steer your boat. Press and hold for Smart Steer NAVIGATE STARBOARD Use in PILOT mode to power steer your boat. Press and hold for Smart Steer PILOT Use to activate the autopilot. MODE Press to select required pilot mode. D7642-1 STANDBY (POWER ON) When off, press to power on the S100 Use to return to manual control of your boat when in PILOT mode.
How do I power the system on? POWER ON Ensure that the S1000 and GPS is powered on at the ships breaker. On the controller, press and hold the STANDBY button. The handset will beep, the display will read STANDBY and you’re ready to go. Power Saving Mode If you are in STANDBY mode (autopilot off), the handset will automatically turn off if no button has been pressed for 5 minutes. This will help to extend the battery life.
D7643-1 Using your S1000 System 8 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot
How do I use the autopilot? Your S1000 can steer your boat according to one of its preset modes. The modes that are available depend on your boat type. Each of these are explained on the following pages. As your S1000 uses a Course-over-Ground (COG) reading from your GPS to determine the correct heading, you will need to ensure that you have travelled at over 3 knots, for more than 30 seconds before you activate the autopilot.
How do I automatically steer straight? To continue on your current heading under autopilot control, use the AUTO mode. This will steer you in a straight line ahead until commanded otherwise. AUTO mode can be used in conjunction with SMARTSTEER to give you remote, power-steering control of your boat. 1 2 3 PILOT STANDBY Activates autopilot in AUTO mode Returns the boat to manual steering From any screen: 1. Steer your boat onto the desired heading. 2. Check that there are no obstructions. 3.
How do I follow a route from my GPS? Your autopilot can follow a route that you have previously set on your GPS or Chartplotter. Ensure that your GPS/Chartplotter is sending valid SeaTalk or NMEA 0183 data. 1 2 3 From any screen: MODE press repeatedly until you reach TRACK PILOT activates autopilot in TRACK mode 2. Press PILOT to activate TRACK mode. PILOT Press when asked to accept new heading. 3.
How do I follow a circle pattern? When you select CIRCLE mode, your current position is marked as the center of the circle pattern. Your autopilot will now gently steer your boat into the circle of the selected size. 1 2 3 MODE press repeatedly until you reach CIRCLE change pattern size (Sml, Med or Large) PILOT activates autopilot in CIRCLE mode From any screen: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until CIRCLE is displayed. 2. Use the PORT and STARBOARD keys to change the size (S, M or L) if required 3.
How do I follow a zig-zag pattern? When you enter ZIGZAG mode, the autopilot will use your current position and heading as the center line of the zig-zag. The autopilot will now gently steer your boat into the pattern starting with a turn to starboard. 1 2 3 MODE press repeatedly until you reach ZIGZAG change pattern size (Sml, Med or Large) PILOT activates autopilot in ZIG ZAG mode From any screen: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until ZIGZAG is displayed. 2.
How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern? When you enter CLOVERLEAF mode, the autopilot will use your current position as the center point. The autopilot will then steer your boat through a series of starboard turns, repeatedly intersecting the start point. 1 2 3 MODE press repeatedly until you reach CLOVERLEAF change pattern size (Sml, Med or Large) PILOT activates autopilot in CLOVERLEAF mode From any screen: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until CLOVERLEAF is displayed. 2.
How do I dodge an obstacle? Even when the autopilot is activated, you are are still able to override it. If, for example, you encounter an obstacle, or you just wish to change direction by a few degrees. 1 2 3 With the autopilot activated: or press 1º course change (Dodge) Large course change (SmartSteer) press and hold or STANDBY returns the boat to manual steering With the autopilot activated: 1. A brief press of the PORT or STARBOARD key will make a 1º course change in that direction.
Setting up D7648-1 your S1000 System 16 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot
How do I change the pattern direction? You can change the default autopilot pattern direction. 1 2 3 Pilot Setup STANDBY press and hold PATTERN DIRECTION MODE CLOCKWISE or ANTICLOCK or Normal mode STANDBY 1. Press and hold STANDBY for 2 seconds to enter PILOT SETUP mode. 2. Press mode until the display reads PATTERN DIRECTION 3. Press the PORT or STARBOARD key to toggle between CLOCKWISE and ANTICLOCK 4. Press STANDBY to leave Pilot setup and return to normal mode.
How do I change my boat type? Your system can be set to suit the type of vessel to which it is fitted. This ensures that the user interface will offer you the most relevant features. 1 2 3 Pilot Setup STANDBY press and hold BOAT TYPE MODE POWER SAIL or FISHING or Normal mode STANDBY 1. Press and hold STANDBY for 2 seconds to enter PILOT SETUP mode. 2. Press mode until the display reads BOAT TYPE 3. Press the PORT or STARBOARD key to toggle between POWER, SAIL and FISHING 4.
Setting up the autopilot Before you use your S1000 autopilot for the first time, you will need to run through the automatic configuration utility - AutoLearn. AutoLearn requires a significant amount of CLEAR SEA SPACE in front of your boat. It will take your boat through a series of zig-zag manouvers until it has acquired enough data. If you need to cancel AutoLearn at any time, press STANDBY to gain manual control. 1 2 3 1. Press and hold STANDBY for 2 seconds to enter PILOT SETUP mode.
Setting up the autopilot To continue AutoLearn, steer straight ahead, set the speed at 15 to 20 knots. Planing boats should be on the plane. Press standby at any time to return to hand steering 1 2 3 CLEAR TO MANEUVER? 1. If it is clear to begin AutoLearn, press the PILOT key. LEARNING....STEP 1 2. Your boat will make a series of zig-zag turns with the display showing a step number. PILOT AutoLearn ends with either: LRN PASS LRN FAIL 3. Typically, AutoLearn will be complete within 7 to 27 steps.
How do I adjust the autopilot settings Use the Pilot Parameters screen to fine tune your autopilot. This section is recommended for experienced users only. 1 2 3 Pilot Setup STANDBY press and hold SETUP MODE 1. Press and hold STANDBY for 2 seconds to enter PILOT SETUP mode. 2. Press mode until the display reads SETUP 3. Press the PILOT key to access detailed setup menu. PILOT then: MODE to scroll through settings or STANDBY to adjust value 4. Press mode to scroll thorugh the available settings.
What is Rudder Gain? Boats can vary widely in their response to helm, and by adjusting the rudder gain you can change the S1000's steering characteristics. Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the S1000 applies to correct course errors – higher settings mean more rudder is applied. This can be set in the range 1 to 9. To determine if your rudder gain is appropriate, make a 40º turn in AUTO mode Gain is correct when you make a crisp turn followed by an overshoot of no more than 5˚.
What is Counter Rudder? Counter rudder is the amount of rudder your S1000 applies to try to prevent the boat from veering off course. Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being applied. This can be set in the range 1 to 9. To determine if your counter rudder setting is appropriate, make a 90º turn in AUTO mode Counter Rudder is correct when you make a a smooth continuous turn with minimal overshoot.
What is Response? This sets the S1000 response level setting. The response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/ drive activity. Range is from 1 to 9. level 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity.
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D7656-1 Alarms and Troubleshooting 26 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot
S1000 Alarm messages When the S1000 detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate one of the alarm messages listed in the following table. Unless otherwise stated, you should respond to the alarm by pressing standby to clear the alarm and return to manual control, before you attempt to resolve the problem. In some situations, the S1000 will raise more than one alarm. When you have dealt with the first alarm, it will display the next alarm.
ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION NO DATA The autopilot is in Track mode and: • the autopilot is not receiving SeaTalk navigation data, or • your GPS is receiving a low strength signal, this will clear when the signal improves Note: The autopilot stops adjusting the heading as soon as it loses data. NO GPS COG The S1000 autopilot is not receiving valid COG data from your GPS system. Check the connections and that your GPS unit is powered on and setup to transmit COG data.
ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION TOO FAST TO FISH Fishing patterns will only operate at speeds below 15kts. Check your speed. WAYPOINT ADVANCE You have arrived at a waypoint on your route. The autopilot is now requesting permission to turn onto the next leg, press PILOT to accept. Fault finding 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.
Safety alarm When activated, the Safety alarm will sound 3 times at 1 second intervals. This occurs when the autopilot is in control of your boat and: • the S1000 loses contact with all of its controllers (including wired controllers), OR • the S1000 loses GPS signal. In both instances, the S1000 will revert to STANDBY and you will need to take the helm. General maintenance Routine checks The S1000 computer and S100 controller do NOT contain user-serviceable parts.
Dealer Maintenance Procedures This section includes procedures that have a significant impact on autopilot operation and can affect your boat’s safety. You will not need to follow these procedures in normal operation. We therefore recommend that these are only performed by authorized service personnel. Accessing the dealer calibration area. From STANDBY mode, press and hold STANDBY for 2 seconds to enter PILOT SETUP. Then press and hold mode for 5 seconds until the dealer calibration screen is displayed.
To Register a handset In the DEALER menu, at REGISTRATION, press PILOT. If the S100 is not registered, the display will read NOT REGISTERED. Press > to start the registration process, you can press < at any time to stop the search.
Product support Raymarine products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and Authorized Service Representatives. If you encounter any difficulties with this product, please contact either your national distributor, service representative, or the Raymarine Technical Services Call Center. Refer to the back cover or www.raymarine.com for contact details.
D7659-1 Important Safety Information 34 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot
Safety Notices In-line power switch Should you need to power off the autopilot quickly, use the in-line power switch. Press Reset Twist D7658-1 Power Off Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat. Before installing the S1000 computer and drive unit, check that they are the correct voltage for your boat’s supply.
WARNING: Navigation aid Although we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop.
errors under some circumstances and the autopilot will not be able to detect these errors. General Care and Safety Do not leave the controller in places where the temperature could exceed 60ºC (140ºF). Do not attempt to dismantle the S1000, the controller or any of its accessories. Switch off your S1000 system at a refuelling point, even if you are not refuelling your own vessel.
interference and (2) these devices must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved in writing by Raymarine could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Disposal Disposal of this product, at the end of its useful life, should be in accordance with local regulations.
Connections to other equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit. 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.
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