ST8002 SmartPilot ControllerOperating GuideDocument reference: 81271-1Date: December 2005
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1Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation1.1 Introduction The SmartPilot controller is a SeaTalk® compatible autopilot control unit. It is designed
2 ST8002 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 ST8002 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 boatCAUTION: Maintain a permanent watchAutomatic course control makes it easi
6 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Can I dodge an obstacle and then resume course?To avoid an obstacle when your boat is under
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 7otherwise. Power Steer mode includes Quick Center, which will center the rudder at any time, in one simple operation.
8 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide1.4 How do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot?The principal method of adjusting the performance o
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 9 3. Press disp or wait for 5 seconds to return to the previous display.Adjusting performance – Non-G syste
Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine, AST (Advanced Steering Tech
10 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideOff Course warning The SmartPilot warns you when you have been off course from the locked h
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 11 3. The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a button for 10 seconds:•
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Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 13Chapter 2: Advanced Operation2.1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter?CAUTION: Safety in Track modeTrack mod
14 ST8002 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 ST8002 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 ST8002 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 ST8002 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 21 Can I display Waypoint names?If waypoints have been given names, the SmartPilot controller will display th
22 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideWarning messagesShallow warning (SHALLOW)The SmartPilot shows the Shallow warning if it receives a shal
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 23User Calibration pagesAutoTack angle (SAILBOAT only)This calibration setting has no effect on ST8001 or ST8002 systems
24 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideS1G, S2G and S3G systemsNon-G SmartPilot systems Screen Text OptionsRESPONSERange = 1 to 9
25Chapter 3: Fault Finding & MaintenanceAll Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them thro
26 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideSmartPilot alarm messagesWhen the SmartPilot detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 27 ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION AUTO RELEASE Possible fault with rudder position se
28 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide3.2 General maintenanceRoutine checksCAUTION: Do not dismantle SmartPilot productsThe SmartPilot compu
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 29EMC advice• When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields. These can cause ad
ii ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideYour Raymarine SmartPilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it is the skippe
30 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideHelp us to help youWhen requesting service, please quote the following product information:•Equipment t
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 31Product details tableFor future reference, you may want to use this table to record serial and software i
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33SpecificationsST8002 control unitSmartPilot computer functionsNominal supply voltage: 12 V DC via SeaTalkOperating voltage range: 10 V to 15 V DCCu
34 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideGlossaryTermMeaningAST Advanced Steering Technology (AST) is Raymarine’s unique advanced steering algor
Glossary 35NMEA The NMEA (National Maritime Electronics Association) protocol is an interna-tionally accepted serial communication interface standard
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37IndexAAlarms, 26AUTO RELEASE, 27CURRENT LIMIT, 27DRIVE STOPPED, 27LARGE XTE, 14LOW BATT, 27LRN FAIL, 27MOB, 22MOT POW SWAPPED, 27NEXT WPT, 17NO DATA
38 ST8002 SmartPilot Controller Operating GuideNNext WPT warning, 17No data alarm, 27No pilot alarm, 27OOff course warning, 10PPerformance adjustment,
Important Information iiiHandbook informationTo the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. Howeve
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vContentsImportant Information ... iAbout the documentat
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