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81302_1.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raymarine Ltd.
81302_1.book Page i Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Contents Contents Important Information ............................................................................................... iii Safety notices ..........................................................................................................iii EMC Conformance ..................................................................................................iii Limitations on pressure washing .........................................
81302_1.book Page ii Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM ii SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide Chapter 2:Following a route .................................................................................. 17 2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 17 2.2 Using Track mode ........................................................................................ 17 Requirements for Track mode.........................................
81302_1.book Page iii Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM iii Important Information Safety notices WARNING: Navigation aid Although we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable, many factors can affect its performance. Therefore, 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.
81302_1.book Page iv Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM iv SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide Limitations on pressure washing CAUTION: Do not pressure wash Raymarine products Raymarine products must NOT be subjected to water pressures in excess of CFR46 / IPX6 standards (for example, as generated by commercial high pressure washing equipment). Products subjected to water at these high pressures may experience water intrusion and subsequent failure.
81302_1.book Page v Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Important Information v Product disposal Waste Electrical and Electronic (WEEE) Directive The European WEEE Directive requires that waste electrical and electronic equipment is recycled. Products carrying the crossed out wheeled bin symbol (illustrated above) must not be disposed of in general waste or landfill, but in accordance with local regulations for such products.
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81302_1.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 1 Chapter 1: Basic operation 1.1 Introduction The SmartPilot X-5 (SPX-5) Wheel system is intended for use as an aid to steering leisure marine craft with a fully-laden displacement of up to a maximum of 16,500 lbs (7,500 kg).
81302_1.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 2 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide You can use the SPX-5 Wheel system with any navigator or wind instrument that transmits National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 data. The Pilot Controller can display SeaTalk and NMEA instrument data in a user-defined selection of data pages. For further information on other connections to your system see the SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide. 1.
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81302_1.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 4 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide 1.3 Using the SPX-5 Wheel system to steer your boat WARNING: Risk of gybe Always be aware of the relative wind angle, especially when using the autopilot to sail down wind. WARNING: 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.
81302_1.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 1: Basic operation 5 Returning to hand steering To return to hand steering: 1. Press standby to disengage the SPX-5 Wheel system and return to Standby mode. In Standby mode: • You have manual control of the boat. • The display shows STANDBY and the boat’s current compass heading . TRUE D10524-1 2.
81302_1.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 6 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide 2. When you are safely clear of the obstacle, reverse the previous course change. For example, press +10 three times to reverse a 30°dodge to port. Obstacle Original course Dodge D10525-1 Off Course alarm If you have been off course from the locked heading for longer than 20 seconds, an alarm sounds and the Pilot Controller shows whether the deviation is to port or starboard.
81302_1.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 1: Basic operation 7 1.4 Adjusting pilot performance The principal method of adjusting the performance of an SPX-5 Wheel system is by changing the response level. The response level controls the relationship between the course keeping accuracy of the SPX-5 Wheel system, and the amount of helm/ drive activity. Changing the response level should be the only adjustment you need to make to your SPX-5 Wheel system on a regular basis.
81302_1.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 8 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide Decrease response Increase response D10527-1 2. Press -1 or +1 to change the response level. 3. Press disp or wait for 5 seconds to return to the previous display. Note: You will lose temporary changes to response level when the system is powered off. You can make permanent adjustments in User Calibration. 1.
81302_1.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 1: Basic operation 9 When you AutoTack the boat turns through the AutoTack angle (100° default). You should then trim the helm to mirror the wind angle from the previous tack. • To AutoTack to port i. Press the -1 and -10 and release the buttons simultaneously, to engage AutoTack. ii. Use the +1 and +10 buttons to trim the helm back to the required wind angle. • To AutoTack to starboard: i. Press the +1 and +10 buttons together.
81302_1.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 10 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide • In very strong winds and large seas, avoid sailing with the wind dead astern: • Ideally, bring the wind at least 30° away from a dead run. • In severe conditions, you may also need to remove the mainsail and sail under headsail only. 1.6 Adjusting display lighting & contrast Lighting To adjust the display and keypad lighting: 1.
81302_1.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 1: Basic operation 11 1.7 Data pages A series of data pages on the Pilot Controller enables you to quickly monitor various information from your SPX-5 Wheel system. To access these data pages: 1. Press disp to access the first data page. 2. Press disp again to cycle the next data page, then continue this process to reach the page you want. 3.
81302_1.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 12 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide TRUE TRUE TRUE A B D10535-1 1.8 Alarms The SPX-5 Wheel system supports the alarms listed on the following pages. When an alarm occurs, a beep sounds and the appropriate alarm message is displayed. Responding to alarms • • Unless otherwise stated, if an alarm occurs, press standby to clear the alarm and return to hand steering. If more than one alarm occurs, as each alarm is cleared, the next is displayed.
81302_1.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 1: Basic operation 13 Message Description and possible actions NEXT WPT? Responding to a Waypoint Advance alarm To respond to a Waypoint Advance alarm: • check that it is safe to turn onto the new track, then press track to accept the waypoint advance • alternatively, you can cancel the alarm without accepting the waypoint advance by pressing: standby to return to hand steering, or auto to return to Auto mode.
81302_1.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 14 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide 5. Use the -1, +1, -10 and +10 buttons to change the value of each function you want to change. 6. When you have made all the changes you want to make, press and hold standby for two seconds to exit calibration mode and save changes. User Calibration pages AutoTack Use this screen to select how the vessel performs when using AutoTack. You can either: • Set a default AutoTack angle.
81302_1.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 1: Basic operation 15 Wind selection This determines whether the boat steers to apparent or true wind in Wind Vane mode. Screen Text Options WIND APP (Default) SPX-5 Wheel system steers to apparent wind angle WIND TRUE SPX-5 Wheel system steers to true wind angle WindTrim WindTrim controls how quickly the SPX-5 Wheel system responds to changes in the wind direction.
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81302_1.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 17 Chapter 2: Following a route 2.1 Introduction You can use your SPX-5 Wheel system to control your course. Use: • Track mode to automatically follow a pre-determined route. • Wind Vane mode to automatically maintain a predetermined wind angle 2.2 Using Track mode Your autopilot can follow a route (or track) as set on your chartplotter or GPS.
81302_1.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 18 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide Starting position and heading When you enter Track mode, the SPX-5 Wheel system will steer the boat onto the required track. Before entering Track mode, ensure that the boat is as close as possible to the actual track and course heading. (For more information see Track keeping & Cross Track Error on page 19.
81302_1.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 2: Following a route 19 Avoiding obstacles In Track mode you still have full control from the keypad, so you can change course to avoid obstacles by using the course change buttons (-1, +1, -10 or +10). When avoiding obstacles in this way, the autopilot will revert to Auto mode. Once you are safely past the obstacle, you must re-initiate Track mode to continue on your planned route.
81302_1.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 20 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide The Raymarine Track keeping algorithm ensures safe operation by correcting any XTE as quickly as possible, but with a maximum convergence angle of 30º with the Track Leg. It then maintains the vessel tightly on the desired track. Large cross track error If a cross track error of greater than 0.
81302_1.book Page 21 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 2: Following a route 21 Waypoint arrival As your vessel nears the waypoint a an audible Waypoint Advance warning sounds and a next waypoint (NEXT WPT) screen is displayed. This shows the bearing to the next waypoint. .
81302_1.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 22 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide Waypoint arrival circle As the next Waypoint warning occurs within a circle around the actual waypoint, the next waypoint will probably be accepted some distance from the planned track leg. This can result in a cross track error and associated course correction. Refer to Track keeping & Cross Track Error on page 19 for more details.
81302_1.book Page 23 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 2: Following a route 23 Requirements for Wind Vane mode To operate in Wind Vane mode, the SPX-5 Wheel system must receive wind information from one of the following sources: • SeaTalk wind instrument connected via SeaTalk. • NMEA wind instrument. • SeaTalkng wind transducer.
81302_1.book Page 24 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 24 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide In Wind Vane mode: • The SPX-5 Wheel system sets the boat’s heading to achieve the locked wind angle then continually adjust s the boat’s heading to maintain this. • The display shows the locked heading (e.g. 128°) and the wind angle (e.g. WIND 145P indicates an wind angle of 145° to port).
81302_1.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 2: Following a route 25 Using AutoTack in Wind Vane mode Note: Before using the AutoTack function in Wind Vane mode, make sure the wind vane has been centered accurately. The SPX-5 Wheel system has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the boat in the required direction for a tacking maneuver. When you AutoTack in Wind Vane mode, the boat turns to mirror the locked wind angle from the previous tack.
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81302_1.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 27 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting & maintenance This chapter provides information to enable you to identify problems, interpret alarm messages, maintain your SPX-5 Wheel system and obtain product support. Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. They are also put through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping.
81302_1.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 28 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide Symptom Possible cause and remedy The SPX-5 Wheel system will not auto advance to the next waypoint No bearing to waypoint information received from the navigator. Jog (+ and -) buttons do not work in standby mode. Vessel type is set incorrectly. Check vessel type is set to SAILBOAT (see SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide).
81302_1.book Page 29 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 3: Troubleshooting & maintenance 29 Alarm message Possible cause and remedy NO PILOT The Pilot Controller is not receiving data from the SPX-5 Wheel system computer. Check connections and check the Course Computer is switched on. NO RUDREF Only applicable if rudder reference option is fitted. Possible fault with rudder position sensor – check connections.
81302_1.book Page 30 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 30 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide EMC Servicing and maintenance • • Undue noise and interference may be a symptom of an EMC related problem, Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our quality standards. To minimize any EMC related problems and ensure the best possible performance from your Raymarine equipment, follow the guidelines given in the installation instructions.
81302_1.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM Chapter 3: Troubleshooting & maintenance 31 2. Check inside the drive unit for any signs of damage. 3. Thoroughly flush the wheel drive interior with fresh water to remove any salt buildup on the bearings and drive belt. Do not lubricate any part of the wheel drive. It is designed to run without lubrication. 4. Replace the front cover then fit the wheel drive back onto the wheel. 5. Fit the wheel and wheel drive back onto the pedestal. 6.
81302_1.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 32 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide This procedure is usually sufficient to correct a slipping or dragging drive belt. However, in some cases, you may need to repeat the steps to adjust the clutch further. Replacing the belt If there is insufficient adjustment to rectify a slipping clutch, or if the drive belt is damaged in any way (e.g. broken, frayed or stretched), replace the drive belt.
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81302_1.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 35 Glossary Term Meaning ac Alternating current. 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.
81302_1.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:44 AM 36 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Operating Guide Term Meaning WindTrim WindTrim (wind response) controls how quickly the autopilot responds to changes in the wind direction. Higher wind trim settings will result in a pilot that is more responsive to wind changes. XTE Cross track error. Yaw The boat’s rate of turn (°/sec).
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