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1. 3561 6 2 Disengage the autopilot to return to hand steering e Wheel Pilot Disengage the wheel drive clutch by rotating the clutch lever anti clockwise so the lever engages fully onto the locating pip Tiller Pilot Remove the drive unit from the tiller pin If required retract the push rod using 1 1 10 and 10 keys CAUTION Wheel drive systems On wheel drive systems always make sure that the clutch is FULLY DISENGAGED before you leave the boat How dol change course in Auto mode In Auto mode use the 1 and 10 port and 1 and 10 starboard buttons to change the locked heading in steps of 1 or 10 For example press 10 three times for a 30 course change to port S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide Port Starboard Can I dodge an obstacle and then resume course To avoid an obstacle when your boat is under autopilot control you can dodge the obstacle and then resume your previous course O Obstacle No e Dodge D3303 3P 1 Select a course change in the appropriate direction For example press 10 three times for a 30 dodge to port 2 When safely clear of the obstacle either i press and hold AUTO for 2 seconds to return to the previous heading or li reverse the previous course change for example press 10 three times Chapter 1 Basic operation 9 Off Course alarm OFFCOURSE UN Li IN Pr deviation to port L Stb dev
2. Start up mode eeeevevevevererererererererererererererererererererenenenenenenenenenenenenenenene Keypad functions esevevsevvvvevvvvevvervrervarererrersrersenersenersenereesersenersenerserersersene What does the display tell me nenevevverervererservrserseverseversererseverserersererserersensns 5 1 3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat n eeervrersererverererrervrrerverervenerserersererne CAUTION Maintain a permanent watch CAUTION Risk of gybe iosonrvvrvrerrvrrrrtrersrrerserersrrerernereenervenersenerserersererne How do automatically steer to a heading seserseservvrvrvrrvrvrrerverervenserserersererne 6 WARNING Wheel drive clutch 6 How do I return to hand steering esen sen ssennssennsnenn sran se aeneeart eo 7 CAUTION suneennennvnnnvnnvenevnnennernnvnnevnevnnevsernsensernenne Wheel drive systems7 How do I change course in Auto mode useerserverereererersereerervenerveserserersererne 7 Can dodge an obstacle and then resume course s een ssenreeennin io 8 Off Course alarm 1 4 How do adjust the performance of my SmartPilot eeee in 9 1 5 Sailing functions esesesevevrvevvvvvevvevveveiiieiiiie Tacking AutoTack i iovverervererserersererserersererserseserserersererserersererserersereeser CAUTION Allow time for course changes AutoTack angle neeeererererererererer
3. U User Calibration 30 Ww Waypoint Advance 21 Advance warning 22 Arrival 21 Skipping 22 Wheel drive Clutch adjustment 37 Maintenance 37 Wind angle Adjusting 24 Wind type 31 Wind vane mode 23 Adjusting wind angle 24 Apparent wind 23 AutoTack 25 Dodge 25 Enabling 24 Operating hints 26 True wind 23 Wind shift warning 25 WindTrim 23 WindTrim 23 31
4. angle you should then use the SmartPilot controls to trim the helm back to the required 40 relative to the wind You can adjust the default AutoTack angle in User Calibration see page 30 Preventing gybes with AutoTack The gybe inhibit feature prevents an AutoTack away from the wind this will prevent the AutoTack feature from gybing Note for the gybe inhibit feature to work the SmartPilot needs suitable wind informa tion Gybe inhibit is switched on as a default but can be disabled in User Calibration if required see page 30 Chapter 1 Basic operation 13 With gybe inhibit on e you will be able to perform an AutoTack into the wind e the autopilot will prevent the boat from performing an AutoTack away from the wind to prevent accidental gybes With gybe inhibit off e you can perform an AutoTack into or away from the wind Note Gybe inhibitisswitchedon as a default but can be disabled in User Calibration see page 30 Gusty conditions CAUTION Risk of gybe Always be aware of the relative wind angle especially when using the Autopilot to sail down wind In gusty conditions the course may tend to wander slightly particularly if the sails are badly balanced If you take the following precautions the SmartPilot will be able to maintain competent control even in gale force conditions e You can improve course keeping by improving the sail balance e do not allow the boat to heel over excessively e
5. e PT Deviation to port e Stb Deviation to starboard You can adjust this specified alarm angle in Dealer setup see your Commissioning guide for details If this happens frequently you should check sail balance and also review autopilot performance Seepage 9 SHALLOW Shallow alarm The SmartPilot activates the Shallow alarm if it receives a shallow depth alarm via SeaTalk e press standby or disp to cancel the alarm WINDSHIFT Large wind shift warning Indicates a change in the apparent wind angle of more than 159 See page 25 30 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide 2 5 User Calibration Options The calibration information in this handbook relates to only those settings that can be adjusted during normal operation USER CAL For information on all available calibration settings see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide Note Many of the settings are sailboat specific and will only be displayed if your vessel type isset to SAILBOAT How dol access User Calibration settings You can only access the calibration mode from Standby mode 1 With the SmartPilot in Standby mode press and hold the standby button for 2 seconds The display will change to show DISPLAY CAL 2 Press the disp button once the display will now show USER CAL 3 Press auto to enter User Calibration The first page of User Calibration will now be displayed 4 To access other User Calibration pages press disp to scroll down through the items with
6. G o Decrease Increase response response RESP E or g der NSE 5452 3 3 Press disp or wait for 5 seconds to return to the previous display Chapter 1 Basic operation 11 Adjusting performance S1 WheelPilot without gyro S1 WheelPilot systems without a gyro upgrade have three different response levels e Response Level 1 AutoSeastate on Automatic deadband The SmartPilot will gradually ignore repetitive boat movements and only react to true variations in course This provides the best compro mise between power consumption and course keeping accuracy e Response Level 2 AutoSeastate off Minimum deadband This setting provides tighter course keeping but will lead to increased power consumption and drive unit activity e Response Level 3 AutoSeastate off yaw damping This setting provides the tightest possible course keeping by introducing counter rudder yaw damping You can adjust the counter rudder setting in Dealer Calibration see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide To make a temporary change to the response setting 1 Display the RESPONSE screen by pressing the 1 and 1 buttons together 2 Press 1 or 1 buttons to change the response between levels 1 to 3 3 Press disp or wait for 5 seconds to return to the previous display Note You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is powered off You can make permanent adjustments in User C
7. Pilots Operating Guide Large cross track error If the cross track error is greater than 0 3 nm the SmartPilot will sound the Large Cross Track Errorwarning and show whether you are to the port Pt or starboard Stb ofthe planned track Cross track error XTE Waypoint 2 more than 0 3 nm ute evo 0 grose LARGE XTE piano ou IL Waypoint 1 Tidal stream compensation Under most conditions the SmartPilot will hold the selected track to within 0 05 nm 300 ft or better It takes account of the boat s speed when computing course changes to ensure optimum performance Le Waypoint 2 Boat s speed over ground p 9 Tidal component Boat s speed through water e 7 Waypoint 1 D3261 4 Chapter 2 Advanced operation 21 How do I dodge an obstacle in Track mode In Track mode you still have full control from the keypad You can make a dodge maneuver by using the course change buttons 1 1 10 or 10 to select the desired course change On making a dodge maneuver the autopilot will revert to AUTO mode Once you are safely past the obstacle re initiate Track mode to continue on your planned route What happens when I arrive ata waypoint As the boat arrives at the target waypoint the chartplotter will select the next target waypoint and transmit this to the SmartPilot It will then detect the new targetwaypoint name sound a Waypoint Advance warning and display the W
8. STANDBY mode the heading continuously changes The Autopilot is connected to a Raymarine Pathfinder unit with the Bridge NMEA Heading option switched on Disable this feature on the Pathfinder unit Jog and keys used to extend retract tiller drive doesn t work in standby mode Vessel type is set incorrectly Check vessel type is set to SAILBOAT Refer to the separate commissioning guide for details SmartPilot alarm messages When the SmartPilot detects a fault or failure on the system it will activate one of the alarm messages listed in the following table e Unless otherwise stated you should respond to the alarm by pressing standby to clear the alarmand return to manual control before you attempt to resolve the problem e ln some situations the SmartPilot will raise more than one alarm When you have dealt with the first alarm it will display the next alarm Chapter 3 Fault Finding amp Maintenance 35 ALARMI MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION CURRENT LIMIT Serious drive failure the drive is taking too much current due to short circuitor jamming Check the drive unit DRIVE STOPPED Theautopilotis unable to turn the rudder this occurs if the weather load on helm is too high or if the rudder position sensor has passed beyond the preset rudder limits or rudder end stops Check drive and rudder position sensor LOW BATTERY Supply voltage has dropped below acceptable
9. correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised Important Information iii Handbook information To the best of our knowledge the information in this handbook was correct when itwent to press However Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain In addition our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice As a result Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the handbook S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide Contents Important Information 0 0 cc cccscsesesesesesseseeseecsseeseseeseseeseseeseseeasseeassneaseenseeseass i About the documentation provided ernevvrrvrerservvrervererseversererseversererserersersrsessenens i Warranty AEE i Safety notices nnmmrmevevevevrererrerersererservesersererserersereesereeserseseseesersenersererserersereenersenennn i WARNING Calibration i WARNING Navigation aid i Product disposal ivevsevvvververervererserersererserersereesersesersererserersererserersereesereesen ii EMC Conformance nsesessrverververrervesverraversesversersersertesvesraveesessensersersertensesrsveenersennen ii Handbook information iii GS Chapter 1 Basic operation ccccsssssssscsssssssessssesesssncssencsseneessnsesesseseaseseateseasenes 1 1 1 Introduction SmartPilot Functions EC SSE EL 1 2 Using the control unit Switching on and off
10. ease the mainsheet traveller to leeward to reduce heeling and weather helm e if necessary reef the mainsail a little early e ln very strong winds and large seas you should avoid sailing with the wind dead astern e ideally bring the wind at least 30 away from a dead run e in severe conditions you may also need to remove the mainsail and sail under headsail only 14 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide 1 6 Display lighting amp contrast Adjusting the display lighting You can adjust the display and keypad lighting by 1 Pressing disp for 1 second from any mode to access the LAMP screen and turnon the lights FI disp disp disp p p mom vm as RE oo 210 3 1 second item BEE e mo wa D3313 5 2 3 Press the disp button to cycle through the possible illumination settings LAMP 3 the brightest setting LAMP 2 LAMP 1 OFF LAMP 1 LAMP 2 LAMP 3 andso on e as you change the setting the illumination on any other SeaTalk instru ments or control units will also change The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a button for 10 seconds e ifyoupress another mode button within 10 seconds you will select the mode assigned to that button for example auto selects Auto mode standby selects Standby mode Notes 1 Yowcanakoadjustthe lighting level from any other SeaTalk instru
11. pressed during this period to switch off the instrument To switch the instrument back on hold down the X disp button for approx imately 1 second When the power supply is switched off the SmartPilot controller buttons have no effect Notes 1 ach time power to the SmartPilot controller is switched on the controller is initially in the on condition You do not need to use the disp button to switch the controller on 2 When the SmartPilot controller is on the operation of the disp button will perform other operating functions as described below Start up mode The SmartPilot always powers up in Standby mode with the display showing the boat s current compass heading Keypad functions The SmartPilot is controlled using simple push button operations all of which are confirmed with a short beep In addition to the main single button functions there are several dual button operations S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide 1 plus 10 Raymarine 1 plus 1 Press for Response level Press together for AutoTack to port 1 plus 10 Press for 1 second for Rudder Gain ie DISP Press to display data pages Press for 1 second for lamp adjust Press for 3 seconds for contrast adjust Press for 9 seconds in Standby mode for power down When powered down press for 1 second to power up STANDBY Q Q Course change keys Por
12. seconds you see controller software version e press disp to display the computer software version e press disp again to display the total number of hours the SmartPilot has been used in Auto mode Chapter 3 Fault Finding amp Maintenance 41 Software information Control unit software version Time autopilot Course computer used in Auto software version 1 second x disp D5493 3 Product details table For future reference you may want to use this table to record serial and software information for your SmartPilot Serial Number Software Version SmartPilot Controller SmartPilot Computer Hours Used hours 42 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide 43 Specifications ST6002 control unit Nominal supply voltage 12 V DC via SeaTalk Operating voltage range 10Vto15 VDC Current consumption in Standby mode 60 mA less than 200 mA with full lighting Operating temperature 0 C to 70 C 32 F to 158 F Water protection waterproof to CFR46 Overall dimensions width 110 mm 4 33 in height 115 mm 4 53 in depth 41 mm 1 62 in Keypad 8 button illuminated keypad Liquid Crystal Display LCD shows heading locked course and navigational data and up to 7 data pages LCD illumination 3 brightness levels off Input connections SeaTalk x2 and NMEA 0183 Output connecti
13. shipping 3 1 This chapter provides information about identifying problems interpreting alarm messages maintaining your SmartPilot and obtaining product support If a fault occurs with your SmartPilot use the fault finding tables in this section to help identify the problem and provide a solution If you cannot resolve the problem yourself refer to the product support information Fault finding SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION Display is blank No power check the power and SeaTalk fuses on course computer then check main fuse circuit breaker Data page display shows The control unit is not receiving necessary data from stationary dashes other instruments check cabling Display shows rotating dashes Compass calibration in progress see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide Displayed compass heading does not agree with the boat s compass You have not calibrated the compass Carry out the deviation and alignment procedures see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide No display bar on the display Rudder bar switched off in Display Calibration select RUDD BAR or STEER BAR Rudder bar display moves in opposite direction to rudder Reverse the red and green rudder position sensor connections at the course computer Boat turns slowly and takes a long time to come onto course Rudder gain too low Complete AutoLearn or increase gain setting Boat overshoots when turning onto a new co
14. when using your SmartPilot on a day to day basis By doing this you can match performance to conditions as they occur 10 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide Note You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is powered off You can make permanent adjustments in User Calibration See page 31 This determines the default power up response level Adjusting performance TillerPilot and gyro upgraded WheelPilot S1 TillerPilot and gyro upgraded WheelPilot systems have 9 levels of response e level 9 to 7 give the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity and power consumption This can lead to a rough passage in open waters as the SmartPilot may fight the sea e levels 6 to 4 should give good course keeping with crisp well controlled turns under normal operating conditions e level3to1 minimizesthe amount of pilot activity This conserves power but may compromise short term course keeping accuracy With these points in mind you should use the following procedure to make temporary adjustments to the response level when required 1 Display the RESPONSE screen by pressing the 1 and 1 buttons together momentarily Note 74e RESPONSE screen is set as a default data page see SmartPilot Commis sioning Guide so you can also access it by pressing disp and then scrolling through the data pages 2 Press 1 or 1 buttons to change the response level rudder 4
15. 5 D Data pages 27 Display Contrast 14 Illumination 14 Dodging obstacles 8 Drive stopped alarm 35 F Fault finding 33 Following a route 17 G Glossary 44 45 Gybe inhibit 12 30 GyroPlus fail alarm 36 H Help lines 40 l Illumination 14 K Keypad Illumination 14 Keypad functions 3 L Large XTE Alarm 28 Learn fail alarm 35 Lighting 14 Low battery alarm 35 M Maintenance 36 Man Overboard alarm 28 MOB Alarm 28 Motor Power swapped alarm 35 N Next WPT Alarm 29 48 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide Next WPT alarm 22 No data alarm 35 No pilot alarm 35 No rudref alarm 35 o Offcourse Alarm 29 Description 9 P Performance adjustment 9 Gyro upgraded WheelPilot 10 TillerPilot 10 WheelPilot 11 Preventing gybes 12 Product support 39 R Response level 31 RG fail alarm 36 Route completed 22 S Safety notices i Track mode 17 Sailboats AutoTack 11 Preventing gybes 12 SeaTalk SeaTalk fail 1 or 2 36 SeaTalk fail alarm 36 Service 39 Settings AutoTack 30 Gybe inhibit 30 Response level 31 User calibration 30 Wind type 31 WindTrim 31 Shallow Alarm 29 SmartPilot Disengaging 7 Engaging 6 Functions 1 Specifications 43 Standby Mode 7 Switching on off 3 T Technical support 39 Track mode 17 Cross track error 18 Dodge 21 Nextwaypoint 22 Route completed 22 Safety 17 Tidal compensation 20 Waypoint names 27
16. POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION RGFAIL GyroPlus yaw sensor has failed e If you have a S1G S2G or S3G course computer with internal GyroPlus sensor call a Raymarine service agent e Ifyou have a Non G course computer with external GyroPlus yaw sensor check the sensor and connections then call a Ray marine service agent SEATALK and SeaTalk data problem on one of the SeaTalk lines check connec FAIL 1or2 tions SEATALK and FAIL The control unit cannot transmit data to the SeaTalk system Make sure all SeaTalk cables are connected properly 3 2 General maintenance Routine checks CAUTION Do not dismantle SmartPilot products The SmartPilot computer and controller should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians These products do not contain any user serviceable parts The SmartPilot computer does NOT contain user serviceable parts Ifyou remove the main cover you will invalidate the warranty The controller is also a sealed unit so user maintenance is limited to the following checks e make sure all cable connectors are firmly attached e examine for signs of wear or damage replace any damaged cables Note Do notuse chemical or abrasive materials to clean the SmartPilot computer If the case is dirty wipe it with a clean damp cloth Cleaning the display CAUTION Avoid damage when cleaning Take care when cleaning the display Avoid wiping the display screen witha dry cloth as t
17. ST Advanced Steering Technology Steering to true and apparent wind in Steering to true and apparent wind in Wind Vane mode Wind Vane mode Equipped with AutoLearn Rayma rine s self learning calibration system Extended systems You can connect the SmartPilot controller to other Raymarine SeaTalk equipment so it can send and receive SeaTalk data e itcan use waypoint information from a SeaTalk navigation instrument to pro vide track control e itcan use boat speed froma SeaTalk speed instrument to optimize track keep ing performance e itcan use wind information from a SeaTalk wind instrument for Wind Vane steering You can also use the SmartPilot with any navigator or wind instrument that transmits National Marine Electronics Association NMEA 0183 data The SmartPilot control unit can display SeaTalk and NMEA instrument data in a user defined selection of data pages For further information on other connections to your system see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide Chapter 1 Basic operation 3 1 2 Using the control unit Switching on and off All the time that power is applied to the SmartPilot controller you can use the disp button to switch the instrument off and on as follows To switch the SmartPilot controller off ensure it is in the Standby mode then hold down the disp button for approximately 5 seconds After this time a switch off count down of 4 seconds occurs Keep the disp button
18. SmartPilot Series S1WheelPilot S1 TillerPilot Operating Guide Document reference 81283 1 Date October 2006 Autohelm HSB High Speed Bus SailPilot SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd Raymarine AST Advanced Steering Technology AutoAdapt AutoLearn AutoRelease AutoSeastate AutoTack AutoTrim FastTrim GyroPlus RayGyro RayPilot and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd Raymarine and SeaTalk are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd Handbook contents amp Raymarine Ltd 2005 Important Information About the documentation provided Welcome to Raymarine SmartPilot The autopilot system that will steer your boat to a heading automatically accurately reliably and comfortably SmartPilot documentation is arranged so that you can install commission and quickly use your SmartPilot keeping to hand only the information necessary e Installation Sheets One per element of the system these easy to under stand sheets guide you through the installation process These can be dis carded once the installation is complete e SmartPilot Commissioning Guide Describes how to connect commis sion and configure the system Supplied with systems only e Quick Start Guide Once commissioned use your Smart Pilot right away with this handy guide to the main operations e Operating Guide This handbook Contains a detailed description of the SmartPilot s features and functions Warranty To registe
19. W and BTW data pages If the autopilot is in Track mode it will sound the Waypoint Advance alarm to notify you of the change in waypoint Chapter 2 Advanced operation 29 Message Description and possible actions NEXT WPT Waypoint advance alarm The SmartPilot activates the Waypoint Advance alarm whenever the targetwaypointnumber changes This occurs when e you select automatic acquisition by pressing track from Auto e you requestwaypoint advance by pressing track for 1 second in Track mode with SeaTalk navigators only e the boat arrives at the target waypoint and the navigator accepts the next waypoint e you activate the Man Overboard MOB function in Track mode When the alarm sounds the pilot continues on its current heading but displays e the bearing to the next waypoint e the direction the boat will turn to take up that bearing Responding to a Waypoint Advance alarm To respond to a Waypoint Advance alarm e check thatit is safe to turn onto the new track then press track to accept the waypoint advance e alternatively you can cancel the alarm without accepting the waypoint advance by pressing standby to return to hand steering or auto to return to Auto mode Note Waypoint advance only operates if the Smartpilot is receiv ing valid bearing to waypoint and waypoint number information OFFCOURSE Off course alarm PT or Stb When the vessel has been off course from the locked heading for longer than 20 seconds
20. akes it easier to sail a boat butit is NOT a substitute for good seamanship ALWAYS maintain a permanent watch by the helm CAUTION Risk of gybe Always be aware of the relative wind angle especially when using the autopilot to sail down wind How do I automatically steer to a heading 1 Steady the boaton the required heading 2 Wheel Pilot Engage the wheel drive clutch by rotating the clutch lever clockwise so the lever engages fully onto the locating pip Tiller Pilot Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin If necessary extend or retract the pushrod using the 1 1 10 and 10 keys WARNING Wheel drive clutch Always reach AROUND not through the wheel to operate the wheel drive clutch lever Wheel pilot Engage the clutch y on the wheel pilot Use these keys to extend or retract the pushrod Speed 1 25 10 5090 Note 7his function is not intended for steering the boat D5341 2 Chapter 1 Basic operation 7 3 Press auto The SmartPilot is now in AUTO mode and will steer to the chosen heading shown on the display This mode is often known as point and shoot AUTO am 198 ATE ay m D3560 6 How do I return to hand steering 1 Press standby to disengage the SmartPilot in STANDBY mode you have manual control of the boat and the display shows the boat s current compass heading om STANDBY 20
21. alibration see page 31 1 5 Sailing functions Tacking AutoTack CAUTION Allow time for course changes When making major course changes the trim on the boat may change substantially Due to this the SmartPilot may take some time to settle accurately onto the new course The SmartPilot has a built in automatic tack facility Auto Tack that turns the boat in the required direction for a tacking maneuver When you AutoTack the boat turns through the Auto Tack angle 100 default You should then trim the helm to mirror the wind angle from the previous tack e To AutoTack to port i Press the 1 and 10 buttons together The boat will then AutoTack ii Use the 1 and 10 buttons to trim the helm back to the required wind angle 172 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide e To AutoTack to starboard i Press the 1 and 10 buttons together The boat will then AutoTack ii Use the 1 and 10 buttons to trim the helm back to the required wind angle AutoTack Port AutoTack Starboard Helm Helm trim Wind Wind Helm trim Helm trim trim N O O DO peo AutoTack AutoTack AutoTack angles angle AutoTack ain AutoTack angle You should set the AutoTack angle to 20 greater than the actual required change of heading Example If you wish to tack through 80 i e when sailing at 40 to the wind you should set the AutoTack angle to 100 The SmartPilot will AutoTack through the larger
22. ary then flush thoroughly with fresh water Adjusting the clutch You need to adjust the clutch if the drive belt slips in Auto mode or drags in Standby mode In normal use you can tell if the clutch is slipping if the motor operates but the drive does not turn the wheel To adjust the clutch first make sure that the autopilot is in Standby mode and the clutch is disengaged Then 1 Usea3 mmallen key supplied to loosen the clutch knob screw about 2 turns anti clockwise 2 Turn the clutch knob either 4 clicks clockwise to tighten the clutch or 4 clicks anti clockwise to loosen the clutch 3 Use the allen key to re tighten the clutch knob screw 38 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide 4 Check that the wheel still moves freely with the clutch off Note fihe wheel does not move freely reduce the clutch tension by turning the clutch knob 2 clicks anti clockwise and check again 5 Check the drive s operation with the clutch engaged This procedure is usually sufficient to correct a slipping or dragging drive belt In some cases however you may need to repeat the steps to adjust the clutch further Adjusting the clutch Clutch knob Clutcl D53492 Loosen the screw 2 turns To loosen the clutch 4 clicks To tighten Tighten the screw the clutch 3 4 clicks Bren 9 o Replacing the belt The drive belt is designed to be user serviceable If there is i
23. aypoint Advance NEXT WPT screen This shows the new bearing to the next waypoint and the direction the boat will turn to acquire the new track Waypoint arrival and advance Next target New target Waypoint at 270 waypoint at 270 Target Old target Waypoint CX Waypoint Se STARANARD TRACK a gt NEXT HPT rex 210 m Ly me LI TRUE p 2 3 l a j Waypoint arrival Waypoint advance How do I get to the next waypoint in a route When the Waypoint Advance warning sounds the SmartPilot suspends Track mode and maintains the current boat heading To advance to the next waypoint 1 Check thatit is safe to turn onto the new track 2 Press the track button This will cancel the Waypoint Advance warning and turn the boat towards the next waypoint Note fyou do notpress track fo accept the Waypoint Advance the SmartPilot will maintain the current heading and continue sounding the warning 22 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide A How do I skip a waypoint SeaTalk chartplotters If you want to advance to the next waypoint before you have arrived at the target waypoint you can skip a waypoint by pressing track for 1 second The display will then show the WaypointAdvance screen forthe next waypoint Check it is safe to turn then press track to turn the boat towards the next waypoint WARNING Ensure navigation safety Skipping a waypoint will take you stra
24. course changes necessary to keep your boat on course automatically compensating for tidal streams and leeway Track mode is available only ifyou have connected the SmartPilot to a suitable navigation system providing SeaTalk or NMEA information See SmartPilot Commissioning Guide for connection details Your SmartPilot system can receive route information from e aSeaTalk navigation instrument or chartplotter e anavigation system transmitting data in NMEA 01 83 format How dol activate Track mode CAUTION Make suitable preparations for entering track mode When you enter Track mode the SmartPilot will bring the boat onto the trackina controlled way The closerthe boatisto the cor rect heading and track the quickerit will settle the boat onto the new course To avoid an unexpected turn align the boat approxi mately with the required track before entering Track mode Starting with the SmartPilotin AUTO mode and your chartplotter following a route 1 Press track to enter Track mode 2 Wait for the warning to sound The display will show the bearing to the next planned waypoint and the direc tion in which the boat will turn to reach this waypoint 18 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide 3 Ifitis safe for the boat to turn onto the new course press the track button e the SmartPilot will turn the boat onto the new course e the display will show the heading required to achieve the required track Note fihe boat is
25. d only use this method to make minor adjustments to the wind an gle For major changes return to Standby mode steer onto the new heading then reselect Wind Vane mode Chapter 2 Advanced operation 25 How do I dodge an obstacle in Wind Vane mode In Wind Vane mode you still have full control from the keypad You can make a dodge maneuver by using the course change buttons 1 1 10 or 10 to select the desired course change After you have avoided the hazard you can cancel the dodge course change by making an equal course change in the opposite direction What is a Wind Shift warning If the autopilot detects a wind shift of more than 15 it will sound the wind shift warning and display the WIND SHIFT message e To cancel the warning and retain the existing wind angle and new heading press standby and auto together e Alternatively to cancel the warning and return to the previous heading adjust the locked wind angle using the 1 1 10 and 10 buttons e press standby to return to hand steering steer onto the required head ing and press standby and auto together to return to Wind Vane mode with the new wind angle How dol use AutoTack in Wind Vane mode Note fyou use the Auto Tack function in Wind Vane mode make sure the wind vane has been centered accurately The SmartPilot has a built in automatic tack facility AutoTack that turns the boat in the required direction for a tacking maneuver When you AutoTack
26. ection can be tolerated Chapter 2 Advanced operation 27 2 3 How do I display boat data Use the disp button to show data pages of SeaTalk or NMEA data 1 Press disp to access the first data page and press it again to cycle through each data page in turn e when you cycle past the last data page the display returns to the current SmartPilot mode screen for example AUTO e 4data pages are set in the factory as a default see diagram within User setup you can select up to 15 pages and control the information they dis play see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide Notes 1 ftheSmartPilotsystem cannot obtain the required information the data page will show dashes instead ofa value 2 The direction to steer arrows relate to the data page information 3 Most data pages show repeated data so you cannot adjust them the exceptions are theRESPONSE and RUDDER GAIN ota pages which you can adjust using the 1 and 1 buttons Default data pages AUTO e U ie Data page 4 Data page 1 Autopilot mode RESPONSE E TE O02 m ID Li a nm Press for 1 sec to return to previous data page Data page 2 C J UCU i o LI LJ D5455 3 Can I display Waypoint names If waypoints have been given names the SmartPilot controller will display them on the Cross Track Error XTE Bearing To Waypoint BTW and Distance To Waypoint DTV data page
27. erererererererererereresereresesesererererererererereren Preventing gybes with AutoTack iiuvervvrvevvvrvereverrvrerererrrvererererrenn Gusty conditions scaveverveververersererserersererserseserserersererserersererserersereesersesersen CAUTION Risk of gybe i nournvvtrrvrrrrtrerrrrersrrerserersrrersenereenerenersenerserernennn 1 6 Display lighting amp contrast imeesevevevevveversererseverervrrersererseerserersenens a Adjusting the display lighting veseverseverrererservrservvversrserserersererserersererserersens 14 vi S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide Adjusting the contraSt i ueevesevevvervvrveivviiiisiisiisiiiiiin 14 Chapter 2 Advanced operation iensnversvrvrsvrrversvserserersererserersererserersersesersesensen 17 2 1 How do I follow a route seton a Chartplotter esenee 17 How do I activate Track mode sene neeseneinrensnesenaneaneanria tani 17 CAUTION Make suitable preparations for entering track mode 17 How do I leave Track mode nnnnrnerververrrvvenrrrrrververrerrerverraveesersrssersersersersenennnr 18 Cross track ETON eseesseseestsseesesseeseeseeseenssneetestesneseeseesseseenssnseseeteaneateatenseanettanss 18 CAUTION The direction of turn and the displayed bearing to way point may be different from that expected 19 Tidal stream compensation nesseverveverveverser
28. erersennn 34 3 2 General maintenance sesessnsenesvrnvenesvrverevenvnverevevenennesesessnnsnesessrvevenessererevenenr 36 vii Routine checks i msrervrsessessesesesseevievirviiei CAUTION Do not dismantle SmartPilot products Cleaning the display reseevrevvrvervvvervrvervrverervererrersererernereenerernersenersenenne su CAUTION Avoid damage when cleaning i Wheel drive Routine maintenance e e seseesserieesetetannentatanaaatatanaana tas Cleaning the wheel drive n nmmuuuveeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii CAUTIONS ss eerennsninesensneeneeneinennaenntnaneananeanranr nantan 37 Adjusting the clutch eeereeeeeeveevvvvvviinieine 37 Replacing the belt 38 User serviceable parts 1 38 EMC adVice nvesveviveiieeeesessmeivivirviiiei 39 Product SUPPOIT c csescssssssssssessessesesessesesseseseetsteessesessesessetersetessnsassntaneetsstes 39 World Wide Wweb nnieeeeeevvevvvvviviivviiiiiiiniiiiieie 39 Telephone help line ieeveveeeeereerererererererererererererererereseresesesesesererer 40 Help us to help you cccccssssssessssssssessessessceseseseseseseseseresereseresacanarasanes 40 Product details table sesrsrrvnvnvnvnvnvnvvvvvnvvnvnvsvvvrvvevvvevessvevesevssssssssssssenns 41 Specifications ussuurcnnmmnvmnsnsnensensenvsesisiii ST6002 control unit viii S1 Wheel and T
29. ersererserveserseverseverseversenessererseressens 20 How do I dodge an obstacle in Track mode sese 21 What happens when I arrive ata waypoint esenee 21 How do I skip a waypoint SeaTalk chartplotters 22 WARNING Ensure navigation safety22 What is the Waypoint Advance alarm msseservvvvvvvvevvvrvevevevrvsvsvrreverns 22 What happens when I get to the end of the route i nemsenersererserersersesersesersenn 22 2 2 Using Wind Vane mode isesenvvervvervarervrrersarererrerserersenersenereenersenersererserensennn 23 What is Wind Vane mode n mmerevrenvevveverrrverververververrerrereesrssersersersersesserssseens 23 Wind information meseseevevvevvvvevvmvevververrerverrareerverrsserserserrerversertereesenn 23 True and apparent wind ieeesvsvvvrvvvvvvvvevevevevevevevevessvesssrsssesssssssssssssesns 23 WindTrim eeeeveresveverererrrverererervererererrsveserererssseseresrssesereresssserereressesereressnne 23 How do I select Wind Vane mode mmnneveenrrrerververververrarvesersrserserserservenennnn 24 How do I leave Wind Vane mode nmenneveesvevrsverververververrarvesersessersersersersenennnn 24 How do I dodge an obstacle in Wind Vane mode i iseesvsvrvrreverervererverereennn 25 What is a Wind Shift warning ieeeevvervvevservrrerveververersererseerserersererserersens 25 How do I use AutoTack in Wind Vane mode eneererververraversersrrverververv
30. ervenennnr 25 AutoTack angle ssssesesesesenerenererararararararararararararataatas 26 Operating hints for Wind Vane mode ieserseerserersererserveservrveservesersererserersernn 26 2 3 How do I display boat data i iseevnvvervvervrerervereerersererveserersersesersererserersenen 27 Can display Waypoint names sesvseseverervererserersereesereesereesersesersererserersern 27 2 5 User Calibration Options messvevvervevervrrerverererrereenersenersenereenersenersererserersennn 30 How do I access User Calibration settings imsesevevverevrrvvrrerverervererserervennn 30 User Calibration pages iesevvevvervevervrrerverersrersenersenersenereenerenersererserersenne 30 AutoTack angle irsrsvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvrvsvrervvevevevvvesesesssvsssssssssssssssssesesssssssssssenns 30 Gybe inhibit eeererererererererererererererererereresereseresereseeeseseserererererererererer 30 Wind selection i gmsmevevsrmverververververvarverersraverserverversesvesrereesrsserserserserserserssneens 31 WindTrim eeeseveresveverererrrverererervererererrsvesererersssereresrssesererersssereresessesereressnne 31 Response level cceesssssssessssssressserereresererereeeeerereeeseeererererersnenerereeensnes 31 Chapter 3 Fault Finding amp Maintenance i ueseeseseeenmmeiii 33 3 1 Fault finding eesevevvervevvivensernvirnseieiisiiiin 33 SmartPilot alarm messages nresverserveservererverersereesereeservenereesersesesserers
31. her wind trim settings will result in a pilot that is more responsive to wind changes 24 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide How do I select Wind Vane mode You can select Wind Vane mode from either Standby or Auto mode 1 Steady the boat onto the required wind angle 2 Pressstandby and auto together to select Wind Vane mode and lock the current wind angle e the display shows the locked heading e g 128 and the wind angle e g WIND 145P indicates an wind angle of 145 to port e ifthe SmartPilot does not enter Wind Vane mode it is not receiving wind data check the instrument and connections e lopi D3565 6 3 In Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot will then adjust the boat s heading to maintain the locked wind angle How do I leave Wind Vane mode You can leave Wind Vane mode by e pressing auto to return to Auto mode e pressing standby to return to manual control How do I adjust the locked wind angle You can adjust the locked wind angle by using the 1 1 10 and 10 buttons to change course Forexample to bear away by 109 when the boatison a starboard tack e press 10 to turn the boat 10 to port the locked wind angle and locked heading will both change by 10 e the autopilot will then adjust the locked heading as required to maintain the new wind angle Note Because turning the boat affects the relationship between the true and apparent wind angles you shoul
32. his could scratch the screen coating If necessary use only a mild detergent e Never use chemical or abrasive materials to clean the controller If it is dirty wipe it with a clean damp cloth e Incertain conditions condensation may appear inside the display screen This will not harm the unit and you can clear it by switching on the illumination for a short time Chapter 3 Fault Finding amp Maintenance 37 Wheel drive Routine maintenance After each trip flush inside the drive unit by inserting a hose pipe in the free slot on the back cover Cleaning the wheel drive CAUTION Do not use mineral based solvents such as WD40 to lubricate or clean the wheel drive as they will damage the material We recommend that you complete the following steps each season to prevent the build up of salt on the wheel drive bearings and drive belt 1 Remove the wheel drive from the wheel e remove the wheel from the pedestal e remove the spoke clamp screws e remove the wheel drive front cover 2 Check inside the drive unit for any signs of damage 3 Thoroughly flush the wheel drive interior with fresh water to remove any salt build up on the bearings and drive belt Do not lubricate any part of the wheel drive It is designed to run without lubrication 4 Replace the front cover then fit wheel drive back onto the wheel 5 Fit the wheel and wheel drive back onto the pedestal 6 Clean the wheel drive case using mild detergent if necess
33. iation to starboard The SmartPilotwarns you when you have been off course from the locked heading for longer than 20 seconds It shows whether the deviation is to port or starboard The warning automatically clears if the heading recovers or if you change course 1 Tocancel the off course warning press standby to return to manual steer ing 2 Checkwhether your boat is carrying too much sail or whether the sails are badly balanced You can usually significantly improve course keeping by improving the sail balance Note e defau toffcourse angle is set at 20 You can adjust this angle in Dealer Cali bration see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide 14 How do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot The principal method of adjusting the performance of SmartPilot systems is by changing the response level This is the only user adjustment you should need to make to your SmartPilot on a regular basis The response level controls the relationship between the SmartPilot s course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm drive activity When you turn on your SmartPilot it will always be at the default level This level can be adjusted in User Calibration see page 31 When you require extra tight course keeping e g for pilotage in confined and sheltered waters increase the setting If you want to minimize drive activity and conserve battery power decrease the setting You can make temporary adjustments to the response level
34. ightto the next waypoint Check your navigation before making the turn Always be aware of the relative wind angle especially when turning away from the wind What is the Waypoint Advance alarm The SmartPilot activates the Waypoint Advance alarm NEXT WPT in Track mode whenever the target waypoint name changes This occurs when e you select automatic acquisition by pressing track from Auto e you request waypoint advance by pressing track for 1 second in Track mode with SeaTalk navigators only e the boat arrives at the target and the navigator accepts the next waypoint e you activate the Man Overboard MOB function see page 29 When the alarm sounds the SmartPilot continues on its current heading but displays e the bearing to the next waypoint e the direction the boat will turn to take up that bearing How do l respond to a Waypoint Advance alarm To respond to a Waypoint Advance alarm e check that it is safe to turn onto the new track then press track to accept the waypoint advance e alternatively you can cancel the alarm without accepting the waypoint advance by pressing e auto to continue on the same heading or e standby to return to manual control What happens when get to the end of the route The SmartPilot displays the ROUTE COMPLETED warning when you have reached the lastwaypointon a route in Track mode e press auto to continue on the same heading Chapter 2 Advanced operation 23 e or press s
35. iller Pilots Operating Guide Chapter 1 Basic operation 11 Introduction Sa The SmartPilot controller is a SeaTalk compatible autopilot control unit It is designed as the main controller for the SmartPilot system The SmartPilot controller operates in the following modes Standby SmartPilot off You have manual control of the boat e Auto The SmartPilot steers the boat to maintain a locked heading Track The SmartPilot steers the boat to maintain a track between two way points created on a navigation aid e Wind Vane The SmartPilot steers the boat to maintain a course relative to a true or apparent wind angle The SmartPilot controller also provides e automatic tack AutoTack in Auto and Wind Vane modes e waypoint advance feature in Track mode SmartPilot Functions The functions provided with your SmartPilot system depend on whether the SmartPilot computer contains a GyroPlus yaw sensor to measure the boat s rate of turn S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide 1 TillerPilot has a built in Gyro e S1WheelPilot does not contain a built in Gyro This can be upgraded with a dealer fitted Gyro plus unitto give the same func tionality as the S1 TillerPilot Table 1 1 S1 TillerPilot S1WheelPilot with GyroPlus without GyroPlus Internal GyroPlus yaw sensor provides Full basic functionality uses Rayma enhanced course keeping using AST rine steering algorithm without A
36. in Wind Vane mode the boat turns through the AutoTack angle 100 default The SmartPilot will then trim the helm to mirror the locked wind angle from the previous tack e To AutoTack to port press the 1 and 10 buttons together e To AutoTack to starboard press the 1 and 10 buttons together 26 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide AutoTack Port Automatic Helm trim i Wind AutoTack angle ET a AutoTack Starboard i Automatic Wind Helm trim yr AutoTack angle AutoTack TS D9320 1 AutoTack angle When sailing in Wind Vane mode you should set the AutoTack angle to 209 greater than the actual required change of heading Example If you wish to tack through 80 i e when sailing at 40 to the wind you should set the AutoTack angle to 100 The SmartPilot will AutoTack through the larger angle and then trim the helmback to the wind vane locked heading You can adjust the default AutoTack angle in User Calibration see page 30 Operating hints for Wind Vane mode Always trim your sails carefully to minimize the amount of standing helm e Reef the headsail and mainsail a little early rather than too late In Wind Vane mode the SmartPilotwill react to long term wind shifts but will not correct for short term changes such as gusts In gusty and unsteady inshore conditions it is best to sail a few degrees fur ther off the wind so that changes in wind dir
37. in that grouping 5 When you reach an item you wish to adjust use the 1 1 10 and 10 but tons to change the value 6 When you have made all the changes you want to make press and hold standby for two seconds to exit calibration mode and save changes User Calibration pages AutoTack angle The AutoTack angle is the angle through which the boat will turn when you select an automatic tack Screen Text Options AUTO TACK 40 to 1259 in 1 steps Gybe inhibit With gybe inhibit on e you will be able to perform an AutoTack into the wind e to prevent accidental gybes the SmartPilot will prevent the boat from per forming an AutoTack away from the wind Chapter 2 Advanced operation 31 With gybe inhibit off you can perform an AutoTack into or away from the wind Screen Text Options GYBESTOP ON Default Gybe inhibiton gybes prevented OFF Gybe inhibitoff gybes permitted Wind selection This screen determines whether the boat steers to apparent or true wind in Wind Vane mode Options WIND APP Default SmartPilotsteers to apparent wind angle WIND TRUE SmartPilot steers to true wind angle WindTrim WindTrim controls how quickly the SmartPilot responds to changes in the wind direction Higher wind trim settings will result in a system that is more responsive to wind changes Screen Text Options WIND TRIM Range 1 to 9 1 to 3 Least responsive to wind changes les
38. intain an accurate record of the boat s position by using either a naviga tion aid or visual bearings e Maintain a continuous plot of your boat s position on a current chart Ensure that the locked autopilot heading will steer the boat clear of all obstacles Make proper allowance for tidal set the autopilot cannot e Even when your autopilot is locked onto the desired track using a navigation aid always maintain a log and make regular positional plots Navigation sig nals can produce significant errors under some circumstances and the autopi lot will not be able to detect these errors Product disposal Waste Electrical and Electronic WEEE Directive The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and mmm electronic equipment Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine s products we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product The crossed outwheelie bin symbol illustrated above and found on our products signifies that this product should not be disposed of in general waste or landfill Please contact your local dealer national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services for information on product disposal EMC Conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standards but
39. limits To respond to a Low Battery alarm e press standby to clear the alarm and return to hand steering e start the engine to recharge the battery LRN FAIL 1 2 or 4 AutoLearn not completed successfully Failure codes 1 AutoLearn has not been carried out default setting 2 AutoLearn failed usually due to manual interruption 4 AutoLearn failed probably due to drive or compass failure Repeat the AutoLearn procedure MOT POW SWAPPED Motor cables are connected to power terminals and power cables are connected to motor terminals at course computer Turn off power and swap over connections NO DATA Caused by any of the following situations the compass is not connected e the autopilot is in Wind Vane mode and it has not received wind angle data for 30 seconds e the autopilot is in Track mode and e the autopilot is not receiving SeaTalk navigation data or e the position sensor GPS Loran Decca is receiving a low strength signal this will clear when the signal improves Check connections to the compass wind instrument and naviga tor Note e autopilot stops adjusting the heading as soon as it loses data NO PILOT The controller is not receiving data from the SmartPilot computer Check connections and check course computer is switched on NO RUDREF Possible fault with rudder position sensor check connections 36 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide ALARM MESSAGE
40. ment or control unit Notes 1 When you switch off the unit you lose any changes you have made to the lighting level Adjusting the contrast To set the display contrast level 1 With the autopilot in Standby mode press the disp button for one second to access the LAMP screen Press the disp button for one second again to display the CONTRAST screen Use the 1 and 1 buttons to set the required contrast level from 1 to 15 Chapter 1 Basic operation 15 4 The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a button for 10 seconds Note fyou press another mode button within 10 seconds you will select the mode as signed to that button for example auto selects Auto mode standby selects Standby mode 16 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide 17 Chapter 2 Advanced operation 2 1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter CAUTION Safety in Track mode Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex navigational situations However it is still the skipper s responsibility to ensure the safety of their boat at all times through careful navigation and frequent position checks Track mode assists precise navigation and removes the tasks of compensating for wind and tidal drift However you MUST still maintain an accurate log with regular plots In Track mode the SmartPilot maintains a route between waypoints created on a navigation system It makes any
41. more than 0 3 nm from the track the Large Cross Track Error warning will sound see page 18 Waypoint arrival Waypoint advance Next target New target Waypoint at 270 waypoint at 270 Target Old target Waypoint CA Waypoint AD STAPRAARD TRACK we NEXT KPT vs ry e Ly A Ls TRUE p 2 3 Li ml nm 3 How do I leave Track mode You can leave Track mode at any time by e pressing auto to return to Auto mode e pressing standby to steer manually in Standby mode Cross track error Cross track error XTE is the distance between the current position and a planned route The SmartPilot receives the cross track error information from the navigation equipment and displays the XTE in nautical miles nm statute miles SM or kilometres km Cross track error course correction The autopilot will automatically steer to correct the course whenever it detects a cross track error Chapter 2 Advanced operation 19 CAUTION The direction of turn and the displayed bearing to waypoint may be different from that expected Example Course correction Examplel Target Example2 Target Initial turn toward waypoint Waypoint Initial turn away from actual Waypoint Cross track error GTARANARN NEKT WPT LU OL sus me PP waypoint position Cross GI D9416 1 20 S1 Wheel and Tiller
42. ndards counter rudder Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the autopilot applies to try to prevent the boat from yawing off course Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being applied CR pump Constant Running hydraulic pump DC Direct current EMC When powered up all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields Electromagnetic These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one Compatibility another and this can degrade their performance By following the EMC guide lines in this handbook you can minimize these effects by ensuring optimum Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC between equipment Fluxgate Standard Raymarine compass supplied with course computer core pack GPS Global Positioning System GyroPlus Raymarine s GyroPlus yaw sensor that measures the boat s rate of turn It is built into the S1G S2G and 3G course computers 1 0 drive Inboard Outboard or stern drive MOB Man overboard nm Nautical mile Glossary 45 Term Meaning NMEA The NMEA National Maritime Electronics Association protocol is an interna tionally accepted serial communication interface standard for sharing data between electronic equipment Raymarine products can share information with non SeaTalk equipment using the NMEA 0183 protocol response The autopilotresponse level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm drive activi
43. nsufficient adjustment to cure a slipping clutch or if the drive belt is damaged in any way if itis broken frayed or stretched you should replace the drive belt You can obtain a replacement belt from any Raymarine dealer part number A18083 Fitting instructions are supplied with the belt User serviceable parts You can obtain the following 4000 mk2 wheel drive spare parts from your Raymarine dealer Chapter 3 Fault Finding amp Maintenance 39 Part description Part number Front cover A18074 Clutch lever A18077 Clutch knob A18078 Pedestal bracket torque restraint A18080 Drive belt A18083 Clutch kit clutch eccentric and clutch roller A18084 Single spoke clamp screws and inserts A18089 EMC advice When powered up all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one another with a consequent adverse effect on operation To minimize these effects and enable you to get the best possible perfor mance from your Raymarine equipment guidelines are given in the installa tion instructions to enable you to ensure minimum interaction between different items of equipment i e ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compati bility EMO Always report any EMC related problems to your nearest Raymarine dealer We use such information to improve our quality standards In some installations it may not be possible to prevent the eq
44. ons SeaTalk x2 CE approvals conforms to 89 336 EC EMC EN60945 1997 SmartPilot computer functions SmartPilot computer S1 TillerPilot and gyro upgraded WheelPilot WheelPilot without gyro upgrade e Internal GyroPlus yaw sensor e Enhanced course keeping using AST e FastTrim e Full access to AutoLearn providing automatic steering calibration e Improved track keeping e Steers to true and apparent wind in Wind Vane mode e Improved calibration access e Full basic functionality e Improved track keeping e Steers to true and apparentwind in Wind Vane mode e Improved calibration access but without AutoLearn Uses Raymarine steering algorithm without AST e No FastTrim 44 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide Glossary Term Meaning AST Advanced Steering Technology AST is Raymarine s unique advancedsteering algorithm It uses inputs from a wide variety of sensors to tune the autopilot s operation to provide superior control of the boat in any condition AutoLearn Self learning calibration feature available on S1G S2G and S3G autopilot sys tems AutoTrim The AutoTrim setting determines the rate at which the autopilot applies stand ing helm to correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loads on the sails or superstructure AWG American Wire Gauge CE Marked on Raymarine products that comply with defined European Commu nity sta
45. r your new Raymarine product please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits You can also register online atwww raymarine com Safety notices A A WARNING Calibration We supply this product calibrated to default settings that should provide initial stable performance for most boats To ensure optimum performance on your boat you must complete the procedures in SmartPilot Commissioning Guide before use WARNING Navigation aid Although we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable many factors can affect its performance As a result it should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never replace common sense and navigational judgement Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop ii S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide Your Raymarine SmartPilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment However it is the skipper s responsibility to ensure the safety of the boat at all times by following these basic rules e Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES to take manual control in an emergency e Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot e Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation no matter how clear the sea appears a dangerous situation can develop rapidly e Ma
46. s e waypoint names of five characters or less are displayed together with the page name as shown by screen A below e waypoint names of more than five characters alternate with the page name as shown by screen B below 28 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide ifthe waypoint name has more than nine characters the display only shows the first nine characters BTW KPT WAYPOINTS o nio BTH LI L TRUE o RUE Tree ri 495 l LILI LI L TRUE A ge a E o e a TIT B D8561 1 2 4 Alarms The SmartPilot may activate the alarms listed on the following pages When displaying an alarm the sounder will beeping and the display will show the appropriate alarm message Responding to alarms Unless otherwise stated you should deal with alarms by pressing standby to clear the alarm and return to hand steering In some situations the autopilot will raise more than one alarm When you have dealt with the first alarm the autopilot will display the next alarm Message Description and possible actions LARGE XTE Large cross track error Activated when the cross track error exceeds 0 3 nm The alarm clears if the heading recovers MOB Man OverBoard alarm The SmartPilot activates the Man Overboard alarm if it receives a man overboard MOB message from another instrument on the SeaTalk system It displays the text MOB instead of the waypoint number for the XTE DT
47. s system activity 4 to 6 Moderate response to wind changes 7 to 9 Most responsive to wind changes more system activity Response level This sets the default SmartPilot response level setting The response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm drive activity You can make temporary changes to response during normal operation as described in Chapter 1 SmartPilot Operation 32 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide S1 TillerPilot and gyro upgraded WheelPilot systems Screen Text Options RESPONSE Range 1 to9 levels 9 to 7 gives the tightest course keeping and great estrudder activity and power consumption This can lead to a rough passage in open waters as the SmartPilotmay fight the sea levels 6 to 4 should give good course keeping with crisp well controlled turns under normal operating conditions levels 3 to 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity This conserves power but may compromise short term course keeping accuracy Variation Screen Text Options VARIATION Apply heading correction to allow for variance of magnetic north Degrees North South East amp West Not normally used 33 Chapter 3 Fault Finding amp Maintenance All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble free operation We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before
48. t 1 Starboard 1 Port 10 Starboard 10 Press for Standby mode Press for 2 seconds to enter Calibration mode STANDBY plus AUTO Press for Wind Vane mode if a wind vane is connected Press together for AutoTack to starboard TRACK Press for Track mode from Auto if a navigator is connected Press to accept waypoint advance Press for 1 second to skip waypoint AUTO Press for Auto mode D5449 3 Chapter 1 Basic operation What does the display tell me The SmartPilot display screen provides the following information Variable text region up to 9 characters digits c q ND LJ Distance units e no units kilometres ri K a Lu _ e nm nautical miles PN an Van SM e SM statute miles pr D q D q MAG J ENVI VI TRUE _ Heading indicators Port and Starboard direction to steer indicators rudder o 10 20 30 Le p 01171 71 1 4 TTT LLL LLL 30 20 10 Rudder position indicator The bar graph is used on S1 WheelPilot systems to indicate the current position of the rudder as measured by the rudder position sensor This may be turned on off using the display calibration settings See your commissioning guide for more details 6 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide 1 3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat CAUTION Maintain a permanent watch Automatic course control m
49. tandby to return to manual control Note fwaypoints are provided using an NMEA connection the controller will display NO DATA when you reach the final waypoint 2 2 Using Wind Vane mode Note You can onlyselect Wind Vane mode if the SmartPilot is receiving suitable SeaTalk or NMEA wind direction information What is Wind Vane mode When the SmartPilot is in Wind Vane mode it uses the fluxgate compass as the primary heading reference As changes in the true or apparent wind angle occur itadjusts the locked heading to maintain the original wind angle Wind information To use Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot must receive wind information from one of the following sources SeaTalk wind instrument connected to the autopilot via SeaTalk e NMEA wind instrument e Raymarine pushpit wind vane connected via a SeaTalk interface True and apparent wind SmartPilots can maintain a course relative to either an apparent or true wind angle in Wind Vane mode The default setting is apparent wind If required you can change this to true wind in User Calibration see page 37 WindTrim In Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot uses WindTrim to eliminate the effects of turbulence and short term wind variations This provides smooth and precise performance with minimal power consumption You can adjust the wind response WindTrim level in User Calibration see page 37 to control how quickly the SmartPilot responds to changes in the wind direction Hig
50. ty rudder gain Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the autopilot will apply to correct course errors The higher the setting the more rudder will be applied SeaTalk SeaTalk is Raymarine s proprietary communication system It links the prod ucts to provide a single integrated system sharing power and data SeaTalk bus This refers to the continuous SeaTalk system connecting together a series of Raymarine units SM Statute land mile VHF Very High Frequency radio WindTrim WindTrim wind response controls how quickly the autopilot responds to changes in the wind direction Higher wind trim settings will result in a pilot that is more responsive to wind changes XTE Cross track error Yaw The boat s rate of turn sec 46 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide 47 Index A Alarm NEXTWPT 29 OFFCOURSE 29 SHALLOW 29 Alarms 28 34 CURRENT LIMIT 35 DRIVE STOPPED 35 LARGE XTE 20 28 LOW BATT 35 LRN FAIL 35 MOB 28 MOT POW SWAPPED 35 NEXT WPT 22 NO DATA 35 NO PILOT 35 NO RUDREF 35 OFFCOURSE 9 RG FAIL 36 SEATALK FAIL1 or 2 36 SEATALK STLK FAIL 36 WINDSHIFT 25 Auto mode 6 AutoTack 11 Changing course 7 Dodging obstacles 8 Offcourse alarm 9 AutoTack 11 30 in wind vane mode 25 C Clutch wheel drive adjustment 37 Contrast 14 Controller Specifications 43 Course changes 7 Cross track error Explanation 18 LARGE XTE warning 20 28 Current limit alarm 3
51. uipment from being affected by external influences In general this will not damage the equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action or momentarily may result in faulty operation Product support Raymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service on the world wide web and by telephone help line Please use either of these facilities if you are unable to rectify a problem World wide web Please visit the Customer Support area of our web site at www raymarine com As well as providing a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions section and servicing information the web site gives e mail access to the Raymarine Technical 40 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide Support Department and a details of the locations of Raymarine agents worldwide Telephone help line If you do not have access to the world wide web please call our help line In the USA call e 1 800 539 5539 extension 2444 or e 1 603 881 5200 extension 2444 In the UK Europe the Middle East or the Far East call e 44 0 23 9271 4713 voice e 44 0 23 9266 1228 fax Help us to help you When requesting service please quote the following product information e Equipment type e Model number e Serial number e Software issue number The following illustration shows how to display the software information e press and hold standby for 4 seconds e after 2 seconds you will see the DISPLAY CAL screen e then after another 2
52. urse Rudder gain too high Complete AutoLearn or decrease gain setting The SmartPilot hunts when trying to position the rudder Adjust the RUDD DAMP setting see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide Increase the damping one level at a time until the autopilot stops hunting and always use the lowest acceptable value 34 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION The SmartPilot appears to be unstable on Northerly headings in the Northern hemisphere or Southerly headings in the Southern hemisphere Northerly Southerly heading correction AutoAdapt isnotsetup see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide Does not apply to 1G S2G and S3G systems You cannot enter Seatrial Calibration Seatrial calibration lock is on turn off the calibration protection feature in Dealer Calibration see SmartPi lot Commissioning Guide The SmartPilot will not talk to other SeaTalk instruments Cabling problem make sure all the cables are con nected properly Position information not received Navigator not transmitting the correct position data The SmartPilot will not auto advance to the next waypoint No bearing to waypoint information received from the navigator Non Raymarine 24 V autopilots clutch slipping Check that the clutch fuse is in the correct position E g 24 V position for 24 V clutches When holding a constant course in

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