Raymarine S1000 User's Guide

Raymarine S1000 AutopilotUser Guide Welcome to the S1000 AutopilotThis guide explains how to use the S1000.If all you want to do is power

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User Guide 7How 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 you

8 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotHow do I automatically steer straight?312Quick TipFrom any screen:1. Steer your boat onto the desired heading.2. Check th

User Guide 9How do I follow a route from my GPS?TRACKactivates autopilotin TRACK modepress repeatedly untilyou reach TRACK312Press when asked toaccept

10 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotHow do I follow a circle pattern?312Quick TipCIRCLEWhen you select CIRCLE mode, your current position is marked as the cen

User Guide 11How do I follow a zig-zag pattern?312Quick TipZIGZAGFrom any screen:1. Press MODE repeatedly until ZIGZAG is displayed.2. Use the PORT an

12 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotHow do I follow a cloverleaf pattern?Quick TipWhen you enter CLOVERLEAF mode, the autopilot will use your current position

User Guide 13How do I dodge an obstacle?312Quick TipUsing the PORT and STARBOARD keys when inAUTO mode allows you to power-steer your boatEven when th

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User Guide 15How do I change the pattern direction?312Quick TipYou can change the default autopilot pattern direction.1. Press and hold STANDBY for 2

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16 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotHow do I change my boat type? 312Quick Tippress and holdPilot SetupBOAT TYPENormal modeMODESTANDBYSTANDBYIt is possible to

User Guide 17How do I adjust the autopilot settings?312press and holdPilot Setupthen:MODEMODESTANDBYPILOTSTANDBYUse the Pilot Parameters screen to fin

18 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotWhat is Rudder Gain?Quick TipBoats can vary widely in their response to helm, and by adjusting the rudder gain you can cha

User Guide 19What is Counter Rudder?Quick TipYou will find it easier to recognize the steeringresponse in calm sea conditionsCounter rudder is the amo

20 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotWhat is Response?This sets the S1000 response level setting. The response level controls the relationship between course k

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22 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot Alarms and TroubleshootingD7656-181245_4.book Page 22 Monday, April 30, 2007 6:03 PM

User Guide 23S1000 Alarm messagesWhen the S1000 detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate one of the alarm messages listed in the fol

24 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotNO GPS COG The S1000 autopilot is not receiving valid COG data from your GPS system. Check the connections and that your G

User Guide 25Fault findingAll Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them through comprehensive

User Guide iContents1 - Getting StartedSystem Components ...2Changing the Controller batteri

26 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotSafety alarmWhen activated, the Safety alarm will sound 3 times at 1 second intervals. This occurs when the autopilot is i

User Guide 27Q. What should I do when the safety alarm sounds?The safety alarm will sound when the pilot switches to STANDBY as a safety precaution.Yo

28 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotDealer Maintenance ProceduresThis section includes procedures that have a significant impact on autopilot operation and ca

User Guide 29To Register a handsetIn the DEALER menu, at REGISTRATION, press PILOT. If the S100 is not registered, the display will read NOT REGISTERE

30 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotProduct supportRaymarine products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and Authorized Service Representati

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32 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot Important Safety InformationD7659-181245_4.book Page 32 Monday, April 30, 2007 6:03 PM

User Guide 33Safety NoticesIn-line power switchShould you need to power off the autopilot quickly, use the in-line power switch. Product i

34 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotWARNING: Navigation aidAlthough we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable, many factors can affect its pe

User Guide 35errors under some circumstances and the autopilot will not be able to detect these errors.General Care and SafetyDo not leave the control

ii Raymarine S1000 AutopilotGeneral maintenance ... 28Dealer Maintenance Procedures ...

36 Raymarine S1000 Autopilotinterference and (2) these devices must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper

User Guide 37The original Declaration of Conformity certificate may be viewed on the relevant product page at www.raymarine.comEMC GuidelinesAll Rayma

User Guide 1 Getting started . . .D7639-181245_4.book Page 1 Monday, April 30, 2007 6:03 PM

2 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotSystem ComponentsThe S1000 system comprises a Course Computer, Controller and Hydraulic Pump. Please ensure that these hav

User Guide 3The S100 Autopilot ControllerPILOT Use to activate the autopilot.NAVIGATE STARBOARDUse in PILOT mode to power steer your boat. Press and

4 Raymarine S1000 AutopilotHow do I power the system on?POWER ONEnsure that the S1000 and GPS is powered on at the vessel’s breaker. On the controller

User Guide 5GPS filteringFor optimum performance, set GPS device filtering to OFF or WEAK (see your GPS device documentation for instructions on how t