Raymarine ST6001 User Manual

ST6001Smartpilot ControllerOperating GuideDocument number: 81215-1Date: July 2003

4 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideWhat does the display tell me?The SmartPilot display screen provides the following information:

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 51.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boatHow do I automatically steer to a heading?1. Steady the boat on the requir

6 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideHow do I change course in Auto mode?In Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard)

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 71.4 How do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot?The principal method of adjusting the performance of SmartPilot

8 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Note: The RESPONSE screen is set as a default data page (see SmartPilot Commissioning Gui

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 9Off Course warning The SmartPilot warns you when you have been off course from the locked heading for long

10 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide1.5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boatsUsing the SmartPilot to automatically tack (AutoTack)The Smart

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 11With gybe inhibit off:• you can perform an AutoTack into or away from the wind. Note: Gybe inhibit is switched on a

12 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide .3. The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a key for

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 13Chapter 2: Advanced Operation2.1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter?By using TRACK mode, the SmartPilot can

ii ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideAutohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are reg-istered trademarks of Raymar

14 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide How do I leave Track mode?You can leave Track mode at any time by:• pressing auto to retu

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 15from the navigation equipment, and displays the XTE in nautical miles (nm), statute miles (SM) or kilometres (km).If t

16 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideWhat happens when I arrive at a waypoint?As the boat arrives at the target waypoint the chartplotter w

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 17WARNING: Skipping a waypoint will take you straight to the next waypoint. Check your navigation before making the tur

18 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideSafety in Track modeCAUTION: Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex navigational

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 19wind trim settings will result in a pilot that is more responsive to wind changes. How do I select Wind Vane mode?You

20 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideNote: Because turning the boat affects the relationship between the true and apparent wind angles, yo

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 21 Note: If you have set the vessel type to SAIL BOAT, you can adjust the default AutoTack angle in User Cal

22 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideNotes: (1) If the SmartPilot system cannot obtain the required informa-tion, the data page will show

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 232.4 User Calibration OptionsThe calibration information in this handbook relates to only those settings that can be ad

Important Information iiiImportant InformationAbout the documentation providedWelcome to Raymarine SmartPilot. The autopilot system that will steer y

24 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideGybe inhibit (SAILBOAT only)With gybe inhibit on:• you will be able to perform an AutoTack into the wi

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 25Response levelThis sets the default SmartPilot response level setting. The response level controls the relationship be

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Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 27Chapter 3: Fault Finding & MaintenanceAll Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of tr

28 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideSmartPilot alarm messagesWhen the SmartPilot detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activat

Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 29DRIVESTOP The autopilot is unable to turn the rudder (this occurs if the weather load on helm is too high

30 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide3.2 General maintenanceRoutine checksCAUTION: The SmartPilot computer and controller do not contain a

Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 31• In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external

32 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Product details tableFor future reference, you may want to use this table to record seria

Specifications 33SpecificationsST6001 control unitSmartPilot computer functionsNominal supply voltage: 12 V DC via SeaTalkOperating voltage range: 1

iv ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideYour Raymarine SmartPilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it is the skipp

34 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideGlossaryTermMeaningAST Advanced Steering Technology (AST) is Raymarine’s unique advanced steering algo

Glossary 35response The autopilot response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. rud

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Index 37AAlarms 28AUTO RELEASE 28CURRENT LIMIT 28DRIVE STOPPED 29LARGE XTE 14LOW BATT 29LRN FAIL 29MOB 22MOT POW SWAPPED 29NEXT WPT 17NO DATA 29NO PIL

38 IndexPreventing gybes 9SeaTalkSeaTalk fail 1 or 2 29Service 31SettingsAutoTack 23Gybe inhibit 24Response level 25User calibration 23Wind type 24Sha

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Warranty limitationsRaymarine warranty policy does not apply to equipment that has been subjected to accident, abuse or misuse, shipping damage, alter

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Contents vContentsImportant Information ... iiiAbout the documen

vi ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideOperating hints for Wind Vane mode ... 212.3 How do I displ

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 1Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation1.1 Introduction The SmartPilot controller is a SeaTalk® compatible autopil

2 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideSmartPilot Functions The functions provided with your SmartPilot system depend on whether the SmartPilo

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 31.2 Using the control unitStart-up modeThe SmartPilot always powers up in Standby mode with the display showing the b