Raymarine SportPilot Specifications

SportPilot and SportPilot PlusOwner’s HandbookDocument number: 81057-5Date: May 2001

6 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook1 Introduction

Part 1:Using the SportPilotPart 1: Using the SportPilot

Part 1: Using the SportPilot

Chapter 2: Operating the SportPilot 92 Operating the SportPilotChapter 2: Operating the SportPilot2.1 Switching on and offSwitching onThe SportPilot e

10 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook2 Operating the SportPilotDisengaging the pilotYou can disengage the SportPilot at any time by tur

Chapter 2: Operating the SportPilot 112 Operating the SportPilotAdjusting autopilot gainThe autopilot gain setting determines the amount of rudder the

12 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook2 Operating the SportPilotAutomatic gain correctionAutopilot gain is automatically adjusted if the

Chapter 2: Operating the SportPilot 132 Operating the SportPilot Exiting Navigator (Track) modeTo exit Navigator (Track) mode and return t

14 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook2 Operating the SportPilotSafety pointsThe SportPilot can only follow a user defined route if the

Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding 153 Maintenance & Fault FindingChapter 3: Maintenance & Fault FindingThis chapter provides informat

ii SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s HandbookAutohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Ray

16 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook3 Maintenance & Fault Finding3.2 Fault findingAll Raymarine products are designed to provide m

Part 2:Installing the SportPilotPart 2: Installing the SportPilot

Part 2: Installing the SportPilot

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 194 Installing the SportPilotChapter 4: Installing the SportPilotIntroductionThe SportPilot fits neatly over your

20 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilot4.1 Planning the installation SportPilot and SportPilot Plu

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 214 Installing the SportPilotInstallation instructionsBefore you start installing your SportPilot system, use the

22 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilotEMC installation guidelinesAll Raymarine equipment and accessories are

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 234 Installing the SportPilot4.2 Installing the compassThe compass contains a self-levelling mechanism. This enab

24 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilotNote: To check if the intended mounting location is free from magnetic

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 254 Installing the SportPilot Cutting and joining the compass cableYou should not cut and rejoin the

Preface iiiContentsChapter 1: Introduction ...1About this handbook ...

26 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilot4.3 Installing the rudder position sensor – optionalA rudder position s

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 274 Installing the SportPilot Mounting the linear rudder position sensor1. Use the steering system to

28 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilot10. Tighten the hose clamps around the bullhorn ram and the rudder sens

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 294 Installing the SportPilotNote: You will plug the moulded connector into the RUDDER REF socket when installing

30 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilotConnecting the sensor to a steering arm Typical installatio

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 314 Installing the SportPilotMounting the sensor1. With the steering amidships, align the sensor as shown in the

32 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilotNote: If your boat has a Volvo steering system, you should fit the plas

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 334 Installing the SportPilot Single drive system with vertical steering armNote: Ideally, dimension

34 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilotConnecting the sensor to a tie-bar Before fitting the senso

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 354 Installing the SportPilot 5. Use the two stainless steel hose clamps/jubilee clips to secure the

iv SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s HandbookChapter 5: Compass Calibration ...51Important note ...

36 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilot9. Turn the steering from side to side. Make sure that the linkage is f

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 374 Installing the SportPilot4.4 Providing power for the SportPilotCAUTION:To prevent the SportPilot draining the

38 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilotInterfacing with NMEA equipment Using the NMEA cores in the Power/NMEA

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 394 Installing the SportPilot4.5 Connecting SeaTalk equipmentYou can use the SportPilot’s dedicated SeaTalk port

40 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilotTypical SeaTalk connectionsCAUTION:Protect the power supply for the Sea

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 414 Installing the SportPilot4.6 Installing the SportPilotStep 1 – Remove the steering wheel1. Turn the wheel all

42 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilotStep 2 – Mount the torque bracket1.3/4 inch (19 mm) steering shafts onl

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 434 Installing the SportPilot4. Temporarily assemble the torque restraint to the cable holder. 5. Tem

44 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilotNote: If your dashboard does not extend below the bottom of the SportPi

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 454 Installing the SportPilot15. Drill 4 pilot holes using the drill bit (supplied) and then cut out the shaded c

Chapter 1: Introduction 11 IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Raymarine SportPilot.The SportPilot

46 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilot2. Cut the cable sealing mat must be cut (as shown) with a knife to all

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 474 Installing the SportPilotStep 4 – Assemble and secure the SportPilot1. Assemble the free end of the torque re

48 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilot4. Secure the torque bracket and cable sealing mat to the bulkhead usin

Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot 494 Installing the SportPilot Fitting the SportPilot to 3/4 inch steering shaft Fitting t

50 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook4 Installing the SportPilot13. Fit the torque restraint bolt and tighten it with the 3 mm allen ke

Chapter 5: Compass Calibration 515 Compass CalibrationChapter 5: Compass CalibrationImportant noteThe procedures in this chapter only apply if:• you h

52 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook5 Compass Calibration5.1 Compass linearization and heading alignmentThis procedure reduces any flu

Chapter 5: Compass Calibration 535 Compass Calibration5. The SportPilot beeps again after the 5 second beep to let you know how much deviation has bee

54 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook5 Compass Calibration5.2 Heading alignment without linearizingIf required, you can align the headi

Index 55AArriving at waypoints 13Auto modeAdjusting gain 11Course changes 10Entering Auto mode 9Exiting Auto mode 10CCablingCompass 24Guidelines 21Li

2 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook1 IntroductionThe SportPilot can also be operated away from the steering station, using a hand-held

56 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s HandbookRRotary rudder position sensorInstallation 29–36Rudder position sensorInstallation 26–36Linear ins

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Chapter 1: Introduction 31 IntroductionAbout this handbookThis handbook contains two main parts: Part 1: Using the SportPilotThis part of the handbook

4 SportPilot and SportPilot Plus - Owner’s Handbook1 IntroductionSafety noticesWARNING: Product installationThis equipment must be installed and opera

Chapter 1: Introduction 51 IntroductionEMC conformanceAll Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in t