Raymarine ST6002 Operating Manual
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- Page 1 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Document reference: 81269-1 Date: December 2005...
- Page 2 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...
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Page 3: Important Information
SmartPilot’s features and functions. Warranty To register 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 at www.raymarine.com... -
Page 4: Product Disposal
The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and 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. -
Page 5: Handbook Information
Handbook information To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went 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. - Page 6 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Information ... i About the documentation provided ... i Warranty ... i Safety notices ... i WARNING: Calibration ... i WARNING: Navigation aid ... i Product disposal ... ii EMC Conformance ... ii Handbook information ... iii Contents ... v Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation ... - Page 8 2.4 User Calibration Options ...22 How do I access User Calibration settings? ...23 User Calibration pages...23 AutoTack angle (SAILBOAT only) ... 23 Gybe inhibit (SAILBOAT only)... 23 Wind selection (SAILBOAT only)...24 WindTrim (SAILBOAT only)... 24 Response level ... 24 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide...
- Page 9 Product support ... 31 World wide web... 31 Telephone help line... 31 Help us to help you ... 32 Product details table ... 33 Specifications ... 35 ST6002 control unit ... 35 SmartPilot computer functions ... 35 Glossary ... 36 Index ... 39...
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Page 11: Chapter 1: Smartpilot Operation
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 1.1 Introduction 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. •... -
Page 12: Extended Systems
Equipped with AutoLearn, Raymarine’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: • it can use waypoint information from a SeaTalk navigation instrument to pro- vide track control. -
Page 13: Start-Up Mode
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation When the power supply is switched off, the SmartPilot controller buttons have no effect. Each time power to the SmartPilot controller is switched on, the control- Notes: (1) ler is initially in the on condition. You do not need to use the button to switch the controller on. -
Page 14: What Does The Display Tell Me
1. Steady the boat on the required heading. 2. 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”. ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide TRUE Rudder position indicator Distance units: •... -
Page 15: How Do I Return To Hand Steering
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation How do I return to hand steering? 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. How do I 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°... -
Page 16: Can I Dodge An Obstacle And Then Resume Course
You can make temporary adjustments to the response level when using your SmartPilot on a day-to-day basis. By doing this you can match performance to conditions as they occur. ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Obstacle Original course... - Page 17 Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is Note: powered off. You can make permanent adjustments in User Calibration (See page 24). This determines the default power-up response level. Adjusting performance – S1G, S2G and S3G systems S1G, S2G and S3G systems have 9 levels of response: •...
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Page 18: Off Course Warning
You can usually significantly improve course keeping by improving the sail balance. The SmartPilot also clears the warning if the heading recovers or if you change Note: course. ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide SmartPilot Commissioning Guide = deviation to port = deviation to starboard D3315-5... -
Page 19: Using The Smartpilot With Sail Boats
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 1.5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boats Using the SmartPilot to automatically tack (Auto- Tack) 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. -
Page 20: Gusty Conditions
How do I adjust the lights? You can adjust the display and keypad lighting by: 1. Pressing disp for 1 second from any mode to access the LAMP screen and turn on the lights. 1 second ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide D3313-5... -
Page 21: How Do I Adjust The Contrast
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 2. 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 and so on: • as you change the setting, the illumination on any other SeaTalk instru- ments or control units will also change. - Page 22 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide...
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Page 23: Chapter 2: Advanced Operation
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. -
Page 24: How Do I Leave Track Mode
If the cross track error is greater than 0.3 nm, the SmartPilot will sound the Large Cross Track Error warning and show whether you are to the port (Pt) or starboard (Stb) of the planned track. ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Automatic track acquisition Waypoint at 270˚... -
Page 25: Tidal Stream Compensation
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 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. 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... -
Page 26: What Happens When I Arrive At A Waypoint
Waypoint Advance screen for the next waypoint. Check it is safe to turn, then press track to turn the boat towards the next waypoint. ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Waypoint arrival and advance Next target Waypoint at 270˚... -
Page 27: Warning: Ensure Navigation Safety17
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation WARNING: Ensure navigation safety Skipping a waypoint will take you straight to the next waypoint. Check your navigation before making the turn. What is the Waypoint Advance warning? The SmartPilot activates the Waypoint Advance warning (NEXT WPT?) in Track mode whenever the target waypoint name changes. -
Page 28: Using Wind Vane Mode - Sail Boats
• SeaTalk wind instrument connected to the autopilot via SeaTalk • NMEA wind instrument • 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. -
Page 29: How Do I Leave Wind Vane Mode
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation • if the SmartPilot does not enter Wind Vane mode, it is not receiving wind data - check the instrument and connections 3. In Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot will then adjust the boat’s heading to maintain the locked wind angle. -
Page 30: What Is A Wind Shift Warning
When you AutoTack in Wind Vane mode, the boat turns through the AutoTack angle. The SmartPilot will then trim the heading to mirror the locked wind angle from the previous tack. ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide AutoTack - Starboard AutoTack... -
Page 31: Operating Hints For Wind Vane Mode
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation Operating hints for Wind Vane mode • Always trim your sails carefully to minimize the amount of standing helm. • Reef the headsail and mainsail a little early rather than too late. • In Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot will react to long-term wind shifts, but will not correct for short-term changes such as gusts. -
Page 32: Can I Display Waypoint Names
(USER CAL). For information on all available calibration settings, see Many of the settings are sailboat specific and will only be displayed if your vessel Note: type is set to SAILBOAT ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide TRUE SHALLOW SmartPilot Commissioning Guide. TRUE... -
Page 33: How Do I Access User Calibration Settings
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation How do I 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. -
Page 34: Wind Selection (Sailboat Only)
Chapter 1, SmartPilot Operation as described in S1G, S2G and S3G systems Screen Text RESPONSE ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide SmartPilot steers to apparent wind angle SmartPilot steers to true wind angle Options Range = 1 to 9 1 to 3 - Least responsive to wind changes (less system... - Page 35 Chapter 2: Advanced Operation Non-G SmartPilot systems Screen Text RESPONSE 1 RESPONSE 2 RESPONSE 3 Options AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband). The SmartPilot will gradually ignore repetitive boat move- ments and only react to true variations in course. This pro- vides the best compromise between power consumption and course keeping accuracy.
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Page 37: Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & 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 shipping. This chapter provides information about identifying problems, interpreting alarm messages, maintaining your SmartPilot and obtaining product support. -
Page 38: Smartpilot Alarm Messages
Check that the clutch fuse is in the correct position. E.g. 24 V position for 24 V clutches. The Autopilot is connected to a Raymarine Pathfinder unit with the “Bridge NMEA Heading” option switched on. Disable this feature on the Pathfinder unit. -
Page 39: Current Limit
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance ALARM MESSAGE AUTO RELEASE CURRENT LIMIT DRIVE STOPPED LOW BATTERY LRN FAIL 1 MOT POW SWAPPED NO DATA NO PILOT POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION Possible fault with rudder position sensor – check connections. Stern (I/O) drives only – you have taken manual control of steering with AutoRelease on. -
Page 40: General Maintenance
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. If you remove the main cover you will invalidate the warranty. -
Page 41: Emc Advice
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 Support Department and a details of the locations of Raymarine agents, worldwide. -
Page 42: Help Us To Help You
• press disp to display the computer software version • press disp again to display the total number of hours the SmartPilot has been used in Auto mode. Software information ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide TRUE Control unit 1 second... -
Page 43: Product Details Table
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance Product details table For future reference, you may want to use this table to record serial and software information for your SmartPilot: SmartPilot Controller SmartPilot Computer Hours Used Serial Number Software Version hours... - Page 44 ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide...
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Page 45: Specifications
89/336/EC (EMC), EN60945:1997 SmartPilot computer Non-G systems • Full basic functionality • Improved track-keeping • Steers to true and apparent wind in Wind Vane mode • Improved calibration access, but without AutoLearn • Uses Raymarine steering algorithm without AST • No FastTrim... -
Page 46: Glossary
Standard Raymarine compass supplied with course computer core pack. 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 S3G course computers. I/O drive Inboard/Outboard or stern drive. - Page 47 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.
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Page 49: Index
Index Alarms AUTO RELEASE CURRENT LIMIT DRIVE STOPPED LARGE XTE LOW BATT LRN FAIL MOT POW SWAPPED NEXT WPT NO DATA NO PILOT OFF COURSE RG FAIL SEATALK FAIL 1 or 2 SEATALK/STLK FAIL SHALLOW WINDSHIFT Auto mode AutoTack Changing course Dodging obstacles Off course warning AutoRelease... - Page 50 User calibration Wind type WindTrim Shallow alarm SmartPilot Disengaging Engaging Functions Specifications Standby Mode Switching on/off ST6002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Technical support Track mode Cross track error Dodge Next waypoint Route completed Safety Tidal compensation Waypoint names User Calibration...
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Page 51: Raymarine World Wide Warranty
For any Raymarine product or system that (i) has been installed on your vessel by a Raymarine-certified service agent or by a Raymarine OEM, and (ii) has a MSRP equal to or greater than USD $2,500, you are eligible to receive warranty service by a Raymarine certified service agent on-board your vessel (‘On Board Warranty Service’) for a period of 12... -
Page 52: Limitations And Exclusions
Other conditions This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish the original proof of purchase to Raymarine or, in the case of On Board Warranty Service, to a Raymarine-certified service agent. This Warranty is void if the label bearing the serial number has been removed or defaced. -
Page 53: Product Warranty
2 years (24 months), subject to the limits contained in this warranty document. In the case of a product installed, by a Raymarine certified OEM installer, on a new boat prior to the sale of the boat to a customer, the 2-year period will begin on the date of the sale of the boat to the customer. -
Page 54: Warranty Limitations
Raymarine Service Agent) at no further cost and promptly returned to the customer. 3.3 In cases where the customer is making a warranty claim and the product has been installed by a Raymarine certified installer, (boat builder, installer, dealer etc.) i.e. Onboard warranty, the nearest Raymarine approved service agent should be contacted and onboard service requested (which will be subject to the limits referred to in paragraph 4.12 below). - Page 55 Raymarine World Wide Warranty 4.10 If repairs are necessary under the warranty, the affected product must be forwarded to a Raymarine facility or a Raymarine approved service agent, at the owner’s expense. 4.11 The Raymarine warranty does not cover any differences in material, coloring or size between those alluded to in corporate advertising, literature or published on the internet, which are not specifically objected to at the time of delivery.
- Page 56 North and South America Raymarine Technical Support 1-800-539-5539 or, +1 603-881-5200 Product Repair and Service Raymarine Product Repair Center 21 Manchester Street, Merrimack, NH 03054-4801 Help us to help you To allow us to respond to your needs faster, please quote the Equipment type,...
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