Raymarine autopilot ST4000+ Specifications

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Preface ixAbout this handbookWelcome to the handbook for the ST4000+ wheel and tiller autopilot systems. This handbook contains two main parts: Part 1

Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 856 Setting-up the ST4000+Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+When you have installed the system, you need to check tha

86 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook6 Setting-up the ST4000+6.1 Functional testSwitch on1. When you have installed your ST4000+

Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 876 Setting-up the ST4000+WARNING: Wheel drive clutchAlways reach AROUND (not through) the wheel to operate the whee

88 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook6 Setting-up the ST4000+Checking connectionsNavigation interface (GPS, Decca, Loran)If you h

Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 896 Setting-up the ST4000+SeaTalk interfaceIf you have connected the ST4000+ to other SeaTalk instruments or control

90 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook6 Setting-up the ST4000+6.2 Check rudder sensor operation (if fitted)Note: This procedure is

Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 916 Setting-up the ST4000+6.3 Initial sea trialOverviewWhen you have checked that the system is functioning correctl

92 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook6 Setting-up the ST4000+Correcting the compass deviation Depending on your boat type, deviat

Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 936 Setting-up the ST4000+4. Press the -1 or +1 key to change the setting from OFF to YES. You will then see the TUR

94 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook6 Setting-up the ST4000+Note: If you want to attempt deviation correction again, you can ste

x ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s HandbookImportant InformationWarrantyTo register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minute

Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 956 Setting-up the ST4000+9. Press and hold standby for 2 seconds to exit calibration and save the new settings.Note

96 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook6 Setting-up the ST4000+Checking the rudder gainThe rudder gain level set at the factory wil

Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 976 Setting-up the ST4000+3. To make a temporary adjustment to the rudder gain:• press the -1 and +1 keys together f

98 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook6 Setting-up the ST4000+6.4 Autopilot calibration techniquesThe autopilot’s factory default

Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 996 Setting-up the ST4000+Step 3 - Adjust the rudder dampingIf you have connected a rudder position sensor to a whee

100 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook6 Setting-up the ST4000+

Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ 1017 Customizing the ST4000+Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+The ST4000+ provides calibration options that you can

102 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook7 Customizing the ST4000+7.1 User setupUser setup allows you to calibrate and align the aut

Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ 1037 Customizing the ST4000+ 2SECONDSD3341-2Adjusting Usersetup valuesQuitting User setupORSECONDS

104 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook7 Customizing the ST4000+Bar selection (RUDD BAR/STEER BAR/NO BAR)Use this screen to select

Preface xi• Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot.• Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation –

Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ 1057 Customizing the ST4000+• Press disp to move to the next data page you want to change, or press and hold standb

106 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook7 Customizing the ST4000+7.2 Dealer setupDealer setup allows you to customize the autopilot

Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ 1077 Customizing the ST4000+ SECONDSAdjusting Dealersetup valuesQuitting Dealer setup+SECONDSORD5333-1

108 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook7 Customizing the ST4000+Calibration lock (CAL LOCK)Calibration lock controls whether it is

Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ 1097 Customizing the ST4000+Rudder limit (RUD LIMIT)Use the rudder limit function to set the limits of autopilot ru

110 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook7 Customizing the ST4000+AutoTrim (AUTOTRIM)The AutoTrim setting determines the rate at whi

Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ 1117 Customizing the ST4000+AutoAdapt (AUTOADAPT)The patented AutoAdapt feature allows the ST4000+ to compensate fo

112 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook7 Customizing the ST4000+Rudder damping (RUDD DAMP)Set this option if your system includes

Specifications 113SpecificationsST4000+ autopilot systemNominal supply voltage: 12 V DCOperating voltage range: 10 V to 15 V DCNote: reduced voltage

114 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 110 mm (4.33 in)115 mm (4.53 in)90 mm (3.55 in)24 mm

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Glossary 115GlossaryTerm Meaning° DegreesAAmpAutoTrim The AutoTrim setting determines the rate at which the autopilot applies ‘standing helm’ to corr

116 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbookoz Ounce (1 oz = 0.028 kg)response The autopilot response level controls the relationship b

Index 117AAdjusting autopilot performanceResponse level 12Rudder gain 13Alarms 14DRIVESTOP 15LARGE XTE 15LOW BATT 16MOB 17NEXT WPT? 15NO DATA 15OFFCO

118 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s HandbookGGusty conditions 11HHeading 9Heading alignment 102Adjustment 95Heading mode 102IIlluminati

Index 119Steering bar 104Steering direction 86Swinging the compass 92TTesting autopilot operation 95Testing the system 86Tidal stream compensation 23

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D3441-3Machine hole90 mm (3.55 inch)diameterDrill 5 mm (3/16 inch)diameter holeDrill 5 mm (3/16 inch)diameter holeControl unit - surface mount templat

Remove the shaded areaTOP109 mm (4.3 in)Control unit - flush mount template114 mm (4.5 in)4 holes6 mm (0.25 in)diameterD4437-3

Part 1:Using the ST4000+Part 1: Using the ST4000+

Spoke clampSpoke diametersWheel drive - spoke clamp templateCenter of wheelSpoke clampinsertD5410-1135 mm (5.3 in)16 mm (5/8 in)12 mm (1/

AftCable positionDrill 3 mm (1/8 in)diameter hole(3 positions)D3440-2RudderpositionedamidshipsRudder position sensor templateMaximum perm

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Part 1: Using the ST4000+

Chapter 1: Introduction 11 IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction 1.1 FeaturesThe Raymarine ST4000 Plus (ST4000+) is a SeaTalk® compatible au

2 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook1 Introduction1.2 Extended systemsThe ST4000+ is compatible with all other SeaTalk instrument

Chapter 2: Basic Operation 32 Basic OperationChapter 2: Basic OperationThe sections in this chapter explain how to use the basic functions on your aut

4 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook2 Basic Operation2.1 Using the control unitKey functions• The autopilot always powers up in S

ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller AutopilotsOwner’s HandbookDocument number: 81131-6Date: August 2001

Chapter 2: Basic Operation 52 Basic OperationDisplay layoutThe ST4000+ autopilot display provides the following information: • If the disp

6 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook2 Basic Operation2.2 Using Auto modeEngaging the autopilot (Auto mode)1. Steady the boat on t

Chapter 2: Basic Operation 72 Basic OperationCAUTION:Autopilot course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is NOT a substitute for good seam

8 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook2 Basic OperationChanging course in Auto modeIn Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 a

Chapter 2: Basic Operation 92 Basic OperationReturning to the previous locked heading (LAST HDG)If you have steered the boat away from the selected lo

10 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook2 Basic OperationAutomatic tack (AutoTack)The ST4000+ has a built in automatic tack facility

Chapter 2: Basic Operation 112 Basic Operation1. Note the required new heading.2. Select standby for manual steering, so you can bring the boat to the

12 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook2 Basic Operation2.3 Adjusting autopilot performanceDuring normal autopilot operation in any

Chapter 2: Basic Operation 132 Basic OperationNote: If you have set up the RESPONSE screen as a default data page (see page 104) you can also access i

14 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook2 Basic Operation2.4 Autopilot alarmsResponding to alarmsThe ST4000+ activates the alarms li

ii ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s HandbookAutohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks

Chapter 2: Basic Operation 152 Basic OperationWind Shift alarm (WINDSHIFT)The ST4000+ activates the Windshift alarm when it detects a change in the ap

16 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook2 Basic Operation• the boat arrives at the target waypoint and the navigator accepts the nex

Chapter 2: Basic Operation 172 Basic Operation3. Press the disp key until you see the WATCH data page:• the watch timer will start counting• when the

18 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook2 Basic Operation2.5 Adjusting display and keypad lightingNote: When the display lighting is

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 193 Advanced OperationChapter 3: Advanced OperationThe sections in this chapter explain how to use the more advanced fun

20 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook3 Advanced Operation3.1 Using Track modeNote: You can only use Track mode if you have connec

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 213 Advanced Operation4. Wait for the Waypoint Advance alarm to sound. The display will show the bearing to the next pla

22 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook3 Advanced OperationNote: Tidal streams have a far more significant effect at lower speeds t

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 233 Advanced OperationIf the cross track error is greater than 0.3 nm, the ST4000+ will sound the Large Cross Track Erro

24 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook3 Advanced OperationWaypoint arrival and advanceArrivalAs the boat arrives at the target way

Preface iii ORBoat's electricaldistribution panelRudder position sensor(optional fit for wheel pilot only)ST4000+control unitFluxgate

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 253 Advanced OperationNote: When you reach the last waypoint in the track, the NO DATA alarm will sound to indicate that

26 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook3 Advanced OperationConfirming position at the start of a journeyAt the start of a journey y

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 273 Advanced Operation3.2 Using Wind Vane modeNote: You can only use Wind Vane mode if you have connected the ST4000+ to

28 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook3 Advanced OperationExiting Wind Vane modeYou can return to Auto or Standby mode from Wind V

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 293 Advanced Operation2. Check that it is safe to turn onto this course.3. To accept this apparent wind angle, press sta

30 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook3 Advanced OperationUsing AutoTack in Wind Vane modeAfter using the AutoTack function (see p

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 313 Advanced Operation3.3 Displaying data pagesUse the disp key to show ‘data pages’ of SeaTalk or NMEA data:1. Press di

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Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding 334 Maintenance & Fault FindingChapter 4: Maintenance & Fault FindingThis chapter provides informat

34 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook4 Maintenance & Fault Finding4.1 Fault findingAll Raymarine products are designed to pro

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Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding 354 Maintenance & Fault FindingThe autopilot will not ‘talk’ to other SeaTalk instrumentsCabling proble

36 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook4 Maintenance & Fault Finding4.2 General maintenanceCAUTION:The control unit, fluxgate c

Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding 374 Maintenance & Fault FindingAdjusting the clutchYou need to adjust the clutch if the drive belt slip

38 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook4 Maintenance & Fault FindingReplacing the belt The drive belt is designed to be user se

Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding 394 Maintenance & Fault FindingCleaning the displayCAUTION:Take care when cleaning the display. Do not

40 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook4 Maintenance & Fault Finding4.3 Product supportRaymarine products are supported by a wo

Part 2:Installing the ST4000+Part 2: Installing the ST4000+

Part 2: Installing the ST4000+

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 435 Installing the ST4000+Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+The sections in this chapter explain how to install and c

44 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+5.1 Planning the installationBefore you start installing the autopil

Preface vContentsAbout this handbook ...ixImportant Information ...

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 455 Installing the ST4000+ D5438-1!Stud (x2)Thumb screw (x2)Sun coverControl unit and compa

46 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+ EMC installation guidelinesAll Raymarine equipment and

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 475 Installing the ST4000+• Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are:• At least 3 ft (1 m) from any equipm

48 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+5.2 Control unitLocationLocate the ST4000+ control unit so it is:• w

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 495 Installing the ST4000+Mounting procedureControl units are available in surface mount and flush mount styles.Surf

50 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+Flush mount control unitsTo fit a flush mount control unit:1. Ensure

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 515 Installing the ST4000+Cable connectorsWith the exception of the SeaTalk cables, spade connectors are used to mak

52 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+• As standard, we supply a 1 m (3 ft 3 in) power cable terminated wi

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 535 Installing the ST4000+Typical SeaTalk connections NMEA connectionsST4000+ can receive wind and navig

54 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+Note: If you need to connect more than one item of NMEA equipment, y

vi ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook3.2 Using Wind Vane mode ... 27Selec

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 555 Installing the ST4000+5.3 Fluxgate compassLocationThe compass contains a self-levelling mechanism. This enables

56 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+ Compass - recommended location for non-steel hullsFindi

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 575 Installing the ST4000+ Compass - recommended location for steel-hullsMounting Fluxgate c

58 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+4. Making sure the cable exits at the bottom of the compass, secure

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 595 Installing the ST4000+5.4 Tiller drive (tiller pilots only)Critical dimensionsInstalling the tiller drive involv

60 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line and mark dimensions A

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 615 Installing the ST4000+Installing the mounting socket (part no. D002)1. Drill a 12.5 mm (1/2in) diameter hole to

62 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+ Mounting the pushrod extensionTo mount the

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 635 Installing the ST4000+Tiller bracketsIf the tiller is higher or lower than the mounting socket, you can use a Ra

64 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+ D286-2DED287-2

Preface vii5.5 Wheel drive (wheel pilots only) ... 70Installation stages ...

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 655 Installing the ST4000+ Cantilever mountingIf you need to attach the tiller drive to a vertical face

66 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+ Mounting the cantilever assemblyTo mount the cantilever

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 675 Installing the ST4000+Pedestal socket mountingIf you need to raise the height of the drive unit mounting socket

68 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+4. Bed the mounting ring on a thin coat of silicon sealant. 5. Use t

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 695 Installing the ST4000+ Installing the socket1. Apply the template (supplied at the rear of this hand

70 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+5.5 Wheel drive (wheel pilots only)The Raymarine wheel drive will fi

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 715 Installing the ST4000+Drilling the spoke clamp holes1. Remove the wheel drive front cover:• the front cover is h

72 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+ Note: The wheel drive is designed to work with 3 spoke

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 735 Installing the ST4000+4. Align the cover with the wheel drive:• the two pre-drilled holes (marked with an arrow)

74 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+Securing the wheel drive to the wheel1. Remove the wheel from the pe

viii ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook7.2 Dealer setup ...

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 755 Installing the ST4000+Attaching the pedestal bracketNote: If your wheel is bulkhead or box pedestal mounted, you

76 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+Pedestal bracket – length and positionNote: If you are replacing an

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 775 Installing the ST4000+Note: You can install the pedestal bracket either way up. In the standard orientation the

78 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+ 8. When the pedestal bracket is correctly positioned an

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 795 Installing the ST4000+Note: If the wheel is bent or the wheel drive is off center, the pin will move up and down

80 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+2. Route the cable through the pedestal (or guard rail) and back to

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 815 Installing the ST4000+5.6 Rudder position sensor (wheel pilot option)If you connect the optional Raymarine rudde

82 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+ Horizontal alignmentWhen viewed from above (as shown in

Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 835 Installing the ST4000+Securing the sensor to the boatLocationMount the rudder position sensor on a suitable base

84 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook5 Installing the ST4000+Attaching the connector rod1. Use a hacksaw to cut the threaded conn