Raymarine ST6002 User Manual

ST6002 SmartPilot ControllerOperating GuideDocument reference: 81269-1Date: December 200581269_1.book Page i Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2:35 PM

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1Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation1.1 Introduction The SmartPilot controller is a SeaTalk® compatible autopilot control unit. It is designed

2 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide :Extended systemsYou can connect the SmartPilot controller to other Raymarine SeaTalk equip

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 3When the power supply is switched off, the SmartPilot controller buttons have no effect.Notes: (1) Each time power t

4 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideWhat does the display tell me?The SmartPilot display screen provides the following information:

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 5 How do I return to hand steering?Press standby to disengage the SmartPilot:•in STANDBY mode, you have man

6 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideCan I dodge an obstacle and then resume course?To avoid an obstacle when your boat is under autopilot co

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 7Note: You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is powered off. You can make perma

8 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide• Response Level 2: AutoSeastate off (Minimum deadband)This setting provides tighter course keeping but

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 91.5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boatsUsing the SmartPilot to automatically tack (Auto-Tack)CAUTION: Allow time fo

Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine, AST (Advanced Steering Tech

10 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideWith gybe inhibit off:• you can perform an AutoTack into or away from the wind. Note: Gybe inhibit is

Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 112. Press the disp button to cycle through the possible illumination settings: LAMP 3 (the brightest setting), LAMP 2

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13Chapter 2: Advanced Operation2.1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter?CAUTION: Safety in Track modeTrack mode provides accurate track keep

14 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide3. If it is safe for the boat to turn onto the new course, press the track button:• the SmartPilot will

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 15 Tidal stream compensationUnder most conditions, the SmartPilot will hold the selected track to within ±0.0

16 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideWhat happens when I arrive at a waypoint?As the boat arrives at the target waypoint the chartplotter wi

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 17WARNING: Ensure navigation safetySkipping a waypoint will take you straight to the next waypoint. Check your navigati

18 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide2.2 Using Wind Vane mode – sail boatsNote: You can only select Wind Vane mode if the SmartPilot is rec

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 19• if the SmartPilot does not enter Wind Vane mode, it is not receiving wind data - check the instrument and connection

iImportant InformationAbout the documentation providedWelcome to Raymarine SmartPilot. The autopilot system that will steer your boat to a heading aut

20 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideWhat is a Wind Shift warning?If the autopilot detects a wind shift of more than 15° it will sound the w

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 21Operating hints for Wind Vane mode• Always trim your sails carefully to minimize the amount of standing helm.• Reef th

22 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideCan I display Waypoint names?If waypoints have been given names, the SmartPilot controller will display

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 23How do I access User Calibration settings?You can only access the calibration mode from Standby mode:1. With the Smart

24 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideWind selection (SAILBOAT only)This screen determines whether the boat steers to apparent or true wind i

Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 25Non-G SmartPilot systems Screen Text OptionsRESPONSE 1AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband).The SmartPilot w

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27Chapter 3: Fault Finding & MaintenanceAll Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them thro

28 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideSmartPilot alarm messagesWhen the SmartPilot detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate

Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 29 ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION AUTO RELEASE Possible fault with rudder position se

ii ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideYour Raymarine SmartPilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it is the skippe

30 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide3.2 General maintenanceRoutine checksCAUTION: Do not dismantle SmartPilot productsThe SmartPilot compu

Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 31EMC advice• When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields. These can cause ad

32 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideHelp us to help youWhen requesting service, please quote the following product information:•Equipment t

Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 33Product details tableFor future reference, you may want to use this table to record serial and software i

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35SpecificationsST6002 control unitSmartPilot computer functionsNominal supply voltage: 12 V DC via SeaTalkOperating voltage range: 10 V to 15 V DCCu

36 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideGlossaryTermMeaningAST Advanced Steering Technology (AST) is Raymarine’s unique advanced steering algor

Glossary 37NMEA The NMEA (National Maritime Electronics Association) protocol is an interna-tionally accepted serial communication interface standard

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39IndexAAlarms, 28AUTO RELEASE, 29CURRENT LIMIT, 29DRIVE STOPPED, 29LARGE XTE, 14LOW BATT, 29LRN FAIL, 29MOB, 22MOT POW SWAPPED, 29NEXT WPT, 17NO DATA

Important Information iiiHandbook informationTo the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. Howeve

40 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideOOff course warningDescription, 8PPerformance adjustment, 6non-G systems, 7S1G, S2G and S3G systems, 7P

Raymarine World Wide Warranty IRaymarine World Wide WarrantyRaymarine Inc.APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS SOLD THROUGH OFFICIAL RAYMARINE INC. DEALERS, DISTRI

IIUpon the expiration of the On Board Warranty Period, you are still eligible to receive standard warranty service for the remaining term of the Warra

Raymarine World Wide Warranty IIIRaymarine UK Ltd.APPLICABLE TO PRODUCT SOLD THROUGH OFFICIAL RAYMARINE UK LTD. DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND BOAT BUILDE

IV3.2 In cases where the customer is requesting a warranty service and a Raymarine certified installer has not installed the product; i.e. Product war

Raymarine World Wide Warranty V4.10 If repairs are necessary under the warranty, the affected product must be forwarded to a Raymarine facility or a

VIPurchased from Purchase dateDealer addressInstalled by Installation dateCommissioned by Commissioning dateOwners nameMailing addressRaymarine Servic

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vContentsImportant Information ... iAbout the document

vi ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideChapter 2: Advanced Operation ......

viiChapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance ................ 273.1 Fault finding .....