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81287_1.book Page iii Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Contents iii Contents Chapter 1:Before you begin ..................................................................................... 1 1.1 Commissioning overview ............................................................................... 1 Commissioning pre-requisites ........................................................................ 2 Commissioning process .................................................................................
81287_1.book Page iv Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM iv Gybe inhibit................................................................................................... 24 Wind selection .............................................................................................. 25 WindTrim ...................................................................................................... 25 3.5 Dealer Calibration options ............................................................................
81287_1.book Page v Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM v Preface Warnings and cautions WARNING: Product installation & operation Equipment must be installed, commissioned and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, damage to your boat and/or poor product performance. CAUTION: Before commissioning the SmartPilot X system, check that individual components are the correct voltage for your boat’s supply.
81287_1.book Page vi Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM vi Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) conformance Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations for use in the recreational marine environment Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC performance is not compromised. EMC guidelines Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations.
81287_1.book Page vii Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Preface vii EMC conformance Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc. To do this: 1. Turn on all transmitting equipment (radar, VHF radio etc.). 2. Check that all electronic systems are unaffected by the transmitting equipment (e.g. without undue interference).
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81287_1.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 1: Before you begin 1 Chapter 1: Before you begin To achieve proper and reliable commissioning of your SmartPilot X system, installation and commissioning must be carried out by a competent professional. WARNING: Commissioning requirement For proper control of your boat, you MUST commission your SmartPilot X system using the instructions contained in this guide.
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81287_1.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 1: Before you begin 3 Commissioning process • • • • • Check you have adhered to commissioning pre-requisites. Initial setup: switch on, system settings. Dockside calibration. Seatrial calibration. SmartPilot X system ready for use. 1.2 Certified installation Raymarine recommends certified installation by a Raymarine approved installer. A certified installation qualifies for enhanced warranty benefits.
81287_1.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 4 1.4 Product documents The following documents are available from www.raymarine.com/handbooks to help you install and operate an autopilot system based around the SPX SmartPilot: Document Part number SmartPilot X Commissioning Instructions (this docu- 81287-1 ment). Following installation, this document, which is supplied with your autopilot controller, must be used to correctly commission your autopilot system before it can be used.
81287_1.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 5 Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures WARNING: Calibration requirement All autopilot systems must be calibrated before use. This chapter will guide you through the commissioning process for an SmartPilot X system. It includes: • Initial setup. • Dockside calibration. • Seatrial calibration.
81287_1.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 6 Switch on 1. Once you are sure the SmartPilot X system has been installed correctly in accordance with the SmartPilot X installation guide, switch on the main power breaker. 2. Switch on the ST70 autopilot controller by holding down the On/Standby button for 1 second. TRACK +1 --1 STANDBY AUTO --10 CANCEL MENU +10 D10821-1 DODGE ENTER On/Standby button 3.
81287_1.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 7 Initial setup Select language Use < and > to select the required language, then press ENTER to display the ‘Welcome’ screen. When you are ready to proceed, press ENTER to display the Set Vessel Type screen. Select Vessel Type The Vessel Type menu enables you to automatically apply the optimum settings for your boat type.
81287_1.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 8 Set time format. To set the required time format: 1. At the Time & Date setup menu, use < and > to select the Time Format option, then press ENTER, to display the Set time format page. 2. Use < and > to select the required Time Format, then press ENTER, to save the format and return to the Time & Date setup menu. Set local time To set the pilot controller time to your local time: 1.
81287_1.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 9 To set the required units: 1. Use < and > to select the type of data you want to change, i.e. Speed, Depth, Distance etc. 2. Press ENTER, to display the setup page for the units you have selected. 3. Use < and > to select the required units. 4. Press ENTER, to save the units setting and return to the Units setup menu. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for all data types you want to set.
81287_1.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 10 1. Press ENTER to begin drive setup Drive Type 2. Press ENTER to select drive type from the following: • Type 1 or 2 linear • Type 2 or 3 hydraulic linear Type 1 Linear • I/O stern Please select your boat's drive i type. • IPS • Jet drive (pump or fly-by-wire) Press ENTER to select.
81287_1.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures i Turn the wheel hard to STARBOARD and press ENTER. Press CANCEL to exit. Press ENTER to accept. 2. When prompted, turn the rudder hard to port and press ENTER. Rudder Check i Turn the wheel hard to PORT and press ENTER. Press CANCEL to exit. Press ENTER to accept. 3. When prompted, center the wheel and press ENTER. D10902-1 Rudder Check D10900-1 ENTER. Rudder Check i Centre the rudder and press ENTER.
81287_1.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 12 Motor phasing check The system will check the drive connection from the SmartPilot X. Once it has completed the check successfully, a message will appear asking if it is safe for the system to take the helm. 1. Press ENTER to continue. Motor Check Press ENTER to continue. Rudder Check i Has rudder moved to PORT? Press CANCEL if it has moved to STARBOARD. Press ENTER to accept.
81287_1.book Page 13 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 13 2.3 Seatrial calibration WARNING: Ensure you have sufficient sea room for calibration. The seatrial calibration manoeuvres require a clear, familiar area of water. Ensure you are not likely to collide with any vessel or other obstruction during calibration. WARNING: Maintain sensible speeds. The autopilot may make unexpected turns. CAUTION: Sailing vessels should perform the sea trial under engine power.
81287_1.book Page 14 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 14 Compass swing You will need to turn your boat in slow circles while the system automatically makes adjustments to account for compass deviation. Each 360-degree circle should take no less than two minutes, and you should complete at least two circles. D10882-1 1. Press ENTER and begin to turn your boat in Compass Calibration slow, even circles. Keep speed to below 2 knots. Watch the display to ensure you are not OK turning too fast.
81287_1.book Page 15 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 15 Autolearn The next stage of calibration requires the autopilot to learn the vessel’s steering characteristics. This will require the pilot to execute a number of maneuvers. CAUTION: You must have significant clear water in front of the boat to accommodate a series of maneuvers, which include sudden, sharp turns. There should be a clear area at least 100m wide and 500m ahead. Autolearn Press ENTER to continue.
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81287_1.book Page 17 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 17 Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 3.1 Introduction Many installations will require fine tuning. If you are a professional installer, ensure you check the autopilot settings before handing the system over to the customer. 3.2 Vessel settings You can adjust the following vessel settings to more accurately reflect your boat’s particular setup and what you will be using your autopilot system for.
81287_1.book Page 18 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 18 Cruise speed 1. Use < or > to increase or decrease the cruising speed. 2. Press ENTER to accept the new value. Cruising Speed 15 KTS i Set boat cruise speed. Press ENTER to select. 3.3 Drive / rudder settings D10885-1 Set the cruise speed to the boat’s typical cruising speed. If no speed data is available, the SmartPilot system will use the cruise speed value you set here as a default when adjusting autopilot settings.
81287_1.book Page 19 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 19 Counter rudder Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the SmartPilot X system applies to try to prevent the boat from yawing off course. Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being applied. Screen Text Range Counter Rudder 1 to 9 (Do NOT set to 0) The default counter rudder gain is set as part of the initial seatrial Autolearn process. Counter Rudder 1.
81287_1.book Page 20 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 20 Auto trim The AutoTrim setting determines the rate at which the SmartPilot X system applies ‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loads on the sails or superstructure. The default AutoTrim is set as part of the Autolearn process.
81287_1.book Page 21 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 21 Response level This sets the default SmartPilot X system response level setting. The response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/ drive activity. You can make temporary changes to response during normal operation (see the ST70 Pilot Controller User Reference Guide for details). Setting Options Levels1 to 3 Minimize the amount of pilot activity.
81287_1.book Page 22 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 22 Turn rate limit This limits your boat’s rate of turn under SmartPilot X system control. It is only effective if your speed is greater than 12 knots. Screen Text Range Turn Rate 1° to 30° per second in 1° steps Turn Rate Limit 1. Use < or > to increase or decrease the setting. 2. Press ENTER to accept the new value. i Sets the maximum rate of turn under pilot control. Press ENTER to accept.
81287_1.book Page 23 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 23 Rudder limit The rudder limit screen is displayed only if a rudder reference transducer is fitted. WARNING: If no rudder reference has been fitted you MUST ensure that adequate provision is made to prevent the steering mechanism from impacting the endstops.
81287_1.book Page 24 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 24 3.4 Sailboat settings These settings are only applicable to sailboats AutoTack The Auto Tack Angle feature allows you to specify the angle through which the vessel will tack when you select Auto Tack. When in Wind Vane mode, this will match Apparent Wind Angle. 1. Press MENU, then use < and > to scroll to Autopilot Calibration and press ENTER. 2. Use < and > to scroll to Vessel Settings and press ENTER. 3.
81287_1.book Page 25 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 25 Wind selection Note: Only available if wind data is available. Wind Selection Press ENTER to select. D10855-1 1. Press MENU, then use < and > to scroll to Autopilot Calibration and press ENTER. 2. Use < and > to scroll to Vessel Settings and press ENTER. 3. Use < and > to scroll to Sailboat Settings and press ENTER. 4. Use < and > to scroll to Wind Selection and press ENTER. 5.
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81287_1.book Page 27 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 27 Chapter 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4.1 Maintenance Servicing and safety Unless specific instructions are given to the contrary, Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. Some products generate high voltages, so never handle the cables/connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment.
81287_1.book Page 28 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 28 4.2 Troubleshooting In the unlikely event that you encounter problems using your ST70 pilot head, use this section to resolve the situation. First considerations If your ST70 is not performing as you think it should, be sure you are operating correctly as described in the ST70 Pilot Controller User Reference Guide, supplied with the pilot head. Then: • Ensure that any data you think may be missing, is available on your boat.
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81287_1.book Page 30 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 30 ST70 user troubleshooting Chart 2 Data missing Is the display lit? Refer to Chart 1 NO YES Are some data types present? NO YES At 'suspect' pilot, run the About System diagnostic function Are the same data types missing from more than one product in the system? Is resultant product list empty? NO YES NO Ensure all system connections are satisfactory. YES Ensure connections to 'suspect' pilot head are satisfactory.
81287_1.book Page 31 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 31 ST70 user troubleshooting Garbled information on screen Chart 3 Are other instruments in system working OK? NO YES Ensure all system connections are satisfactory. Is problem still present? NO YES Obtain technical assistance Figure 4-3 ST70 troubleshooting – Chart 3 Return to normal operation D9529-1 Use the About Display & About System features to get information about your products.
81287_1.book Page 32 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 32 Troubleshooting tools Your ST70 pilot head has the following in-built user diagnostic functions: • About Display • About System Use these as appropriate to help isolate problem areas. About Display 3. Use < or > to select the About Display option, About Display then press ENTER. Software Ver. V0.07 Hardware Ver. V0.21 4. The About Display information is displayed. Bootcode Ver. V0.19 Make a note of the data you need then press Temperature 29.
81287_1.book Page 33 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM Chapter 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 33 3. Use < or > to select the About System option, then press ENTER. 4. The About System information is displayed. Make a note of the data you need then press ENTER: • If you have seen all the available data the display shows the Diagnostics menu. • If there is more data to be displayed, the next page of About Display data is displayed. Repeat step 4 until the display shows the Diagnostics menu.
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81287_1.book Page 37 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM 37 Specification Supply voltage: Nominal12 V dc Maximum16 V dc Minimum 10 V dc Absolute maximum: 18.5 V dc Current: Nominal – dependent on screen brightness setting Maximum – not more than 220 mA Dimensions (excluding studs) 4.33 in W x 4.53 in H x 1.28 in D (110 mm x 115 mm x 32.5 mm) Connections Two SeaTalkng Operating temperature -20º to +70ºC Illumination Sliding scale Compliances RoHS EMC EN60945 Revision 4 Buzzer Monotone buzzer (3.
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