Raymarine SmartPilot SPX-30 Installation Manual

ST70 Autopilot ControllerSmartPilot X Commissioning InstructionsDocument reference: 81287-1Date: March 200881287_1.book Page i Tuesday, March 18,

2SPX SmartPilot system with ST70 autopilot controllerCommissioning pre-requisitesBefore commissioning the SmartPilot X system, check that the followin

Chapter 1: Before you begin 3Commissioning process• Check you have adhered to commissioning pre-requisites.• Initial setup: switch on, system settings

41.4 Product documentsThe following documents are available from www.raymarine.com/handbooks to help you install and operate an autopilot system based

Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 5Chapter 2: Commissioning proceduresThis chapter will guide you through the commissioning process for an SmartPilo

6Switch on1. Once you are sure the SmartPilot X system has been installed correctly in accordance with the SmartPilot X installation guide, switch on

Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 7Initial setupSelect languageUse < and > to select the required language, then press ENTER to display the ‘W

8Set 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

Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 9To set the required units:1. Use < and > to select the type of data you want to change, i.e. Speed, Depth,

10Drive setup1. Press ENTER to begin drive setup2. Press ENTER to select drive type from the following:• Type 1 or 2 linear• Type 2 or 3 hydraulic lin

Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 111. Turn the rudder hard to starboard and press ENTER.2. When prompted, turn the rudder hard to port and press EN

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12Motor phasing checkThe system will check the drive connection from the SmartPilot X. Once it has completed the check successfully, a message will ap

Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 132.3 Seatrial calibrationWARNING: Ensure you have sufficient sea room for calibration. The seatrial calibration

14Compass swingYou will need to turn your boat in slow circles while the system automatically makes adjustments to account for compass deviation. Each

Chapter 2: Commissioning procedures 15AutolearnThe next stage of calibration requires the autopilot to learn the vessel’s steering characteristics. Th

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Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 17Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings3.1 IntroductionMany installations will require fine tuning. If you are a p

18Cruise speedSet the cruise speed to the boat’s typical cruising speed. If no speed data is available, the SmartPilot system will use the cruise spee

Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 19Counter rudderCounter rudder is the amount of rudder the SmartPilot X system applies to try to prevent the boat

20Auto trimThe AutoTrim setting determines the rate at which the SmartPilot X system applies ‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes caused by var

Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 21Response levelThis sets the default SmartPilot X system response level setting. The response level controls the

Contents iiiContentsChapter 1:Before you begin ... 11.1 Commissioni

22Turn rate limitThis limits your boat’s rate of turn under SmartPilot X system control. It is only effective if your speed is greater than 12 knots.1

Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 23Rudder limitThe rudder limit screen is displayed only if a rudder reference transducer is fitted.WARNING: If n

243.4 Sailboat settingsThese settings are only applicable to sailboatsAutoTackThe Auto Tack Angle feature allows you to specify the angle through whic

Chapter 3: Check and adjust settings 25Wind selectionNote: Only available if wind data is available.This option determines whether the boat steers to

263.5 Dealer Calibration options Note: Use the table below to note down your calibration settings so you can easily reference to them (if required).

27Chapter 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting4.1 MaintenanceServicing and safetyUnless specific instructions are given to the contrary, Raymarine equ

284.2 TroubleshootingIn the unlikely event that you encounter problems using your ST70 pilot head, use this section to resolve the situation. First co

Chapter 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 29 Figure 4-1 ST70 troubleshooting – Chart 1Is power on at any other product in the system?*

30 Figure 4-2 ST70 troubleshooting – Chart 2Is all data available?Is the display lit?Are the same data types missing from more than one pr

Chapter 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 31 Figure 4-3 ST70 troubleshooting – Chart 3Are other instruments in system working OK?Garble

ivGybe inhibit... 24Wind selection ...

32Troubleshooting toolsYour ST70 pilot head has the following in-built user diagnostic functions:• About Display• About SystemUse these as appropriate

Chapter 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 333. Use < or > to select the About System option, then press ENTER.4. The About System information

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35Glossary Abbreviation DescriptionAWAApparent Wind AngleAWSApparent Wind SpeedCOGCourse Over GroundEMCElectromagnetic CompatibilityNGCCNew

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37Specification Supply voltage:Nominal12 V dcMaximum16 V dcMinimum 10 V dcAbsolute maximum: 18.5 V dcCurrent:Nominal – dependent on screen

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39IndexAAbout Display, 32About System, 32Alarmoff course, 21Apparent wind angle, 25Auto release, 17Auto trim, 20Auto turn, 20CCleaning, 27Commissionin

40TTechnical support, 33Timelocal, 8Time and datesetting, 7Time format, 8Troubleshooting, 28charts, 28symptoms, 28data missing from screen, 29garbled

vPrefaceWarnings and cautions WARNING: Product installation & operationEquipment must be installed, commis

viElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) conformanceRaymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) re

Preface viiEMC conformanceAlways check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine start

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Chapter 1: Before you begin 1Chapter 1: Before you beginTo achieve proper and reliable commissioning of your SmartPilot X system, installation and com