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- Page 1 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide Document reference: 87074-2 Date: November 2007...
- Page 2 SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine, SeaTalk , SmartPilot, AutoLearn, AutoRelease, AutoTack, AutoTrim, GyroPlus and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd © Handbook contents copyright Raymarine plc...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Suppression ferrites..................8 Connections to other equipment..............8 Compass..................... 8 2.2 General cabling guidelines ................8 Power cable requirement................8 2.3 SPX-5 Wheel system Course Computer ............9 Mounting ......................9 Connection overview ..................11 2.4 Mounting the Wheel Drive ................11 Introduction ....................11 Step 1 –Drill the spoke clamp holes .............. - Page 4 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide 2.5 Connecting power & drive cables to the Course Computer ......21 Power ......................21 Circuit breaker/fuse................... 21 Cable ......................21 Connection procedure .................. 21 2.6 Fluxgate Compass ..................22 Compass mounting..................22 Location ....................
- Page 5 Contents 3.2 Manual setup ....................41 Checking SPX-5 Wheel system operation ............ 41 Response level..................... 41 Rudder gain....................42 Checking....................42 Adjusting ....................42 Counter rudder ..................... 43 Checking....................43 Adjusting ....................43 AutoTrim....................... 43 Adjusting ....................43 Chapter 4:SPX-5 Wheel system settings ............45 4.1 Introduction ....................
- Page 6 4.5 System defaults ................... 57 Appendix 1:NMEA 0183 sentences ..............59 NMEA0183 to Course Computer ................59 NMEA0183 from Course Computer ...............59 Appendix 2:SPX-5 Wheel system specifications ..........61 Course Computer ....................61 Wheel Drive ......................62 Pilot Controller (ST6002) ..................63 Index..........................65...
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Page 7: Preface
Raymarine products are waterproofed to CFR46 / IPX6 standards, which means that when installed and operated in accordance with the appropriate product documentation, they can be used in most weather and sea conditions. However, any exposure to high-pressure water that exceeds the CFR46 / IPX6 standards, on or around Raymarine products will invalidate the warranty for those products. -
Page 8: Product Documents
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 by following the Login or create an account link. -
Page 9: Chapter 1:Installation And System Overviews
7. Final fix: secure all equipment in place; secure all cables. 1.2 Safe and successful installation To achieve a safe and reliable installation of your SPX-5 Wheel system, installation must be carried out by a competent professional who should adhere to the instructions in this guide. -
Page 10: System Overviews
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide 1.3 System overviews The SPX-5 Wheel system consists of a number of components connected together using a Raymarine SeaTalk bus. SPX-5 Wheel system - key components Drive unit Course Computer ST6002 Pilot Controller... -
Page 11: Example Seatalk System
Chapter 1: Installation and system overviews Example SeaTalk system SeaTalk allows connection of compatible instruments and equipment though a dedicated data bus. This allows information sharing around the ship’s electronics system. ST6002 ST60+ depth ST60+ speed ST6002 SmartController instrument instrument SmartController SeaTalk SeaTalk... -
Page 12: Equipment & Tools
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide 1.4 Equipment & tools Before you begin ensure you have all the necessary components and tools to install your system. Parts supplied Finger Nut (x2) Stud (x2) Panel Seal SmartPilot ST6002 Course Controller Cable tie Computer Sun Cover... -
Page 13: Tools And Equipment Not Supplied
4-spoke wheel, for esthetic reasons. 1.5 Create a schematic diagram As part of the preparation for installing your SPX-5 Wheel system, we recommend that you create a schematic diagram representing the system you want to install. This will help ensure that you install a safe optimum system, and so is particularly important if you intend connecting your autopilot to other electronic equipment. - Page 14 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide...
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Page 15: Chapter 2:Installing The System
Chapter 2: Installing the system Before proceeding with the installation you should have the following to hand: • All necessary equipment and tools to install your SPX-5 Wheel system. • The correct type and length of power cable. • Schematic diagram detailing autopilot system location and connections. -
Page 16: Suppression Ferrites
Use only ferrites of the correct type, supplied by Raymarine authorized dealers. Connections to other equipment If Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a Raymarine suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near the Raymarine unit. -
Page 17: Spx-5 Wheel System Course Computer
CAUTION: Power cable Using an incorrect size of power cable could reduce the power supplied to the drive unit and therefore cause your SPX-5 Wheel system to malfunction. Ensure the correct cable size is used. If in doubt, use a heavier gauge cable. - Page 18 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide 237 mm (9.33 in) 56 mm (2.2 in) D10375-1...
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Page 19: Connection Overview
Chapter 2: Installing the system Connection overview The Course Computer provides the following system connections: SeaTalk fuse Power fuse Note: Spare fuses (2 A) (10 A) are located in the connector cover Fluxgate NMEA 0183 SeaTalk Power RF ground compass inputs input/ouput inputs/outputs inputs... -
Page 20: Step 1 -Drill The Spoke Clamp Holes
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide To install the wheel drive you need to: 1. Drill the spoke clamp holes in the front cover. 2. Securing the wheel drive to the wheel. 3. Attaching the pedestal bracket. Step 1 –Drill the spoke clamp holes 1. - Page 21 Raymarine dealers can supply an extra spoke clamp (part number A18089). 3. Drill the appropriate spoke clamp holes using the larger of the supplied drill bits (6.0 mm or 1/4 in):...
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Page 22: Step 2 -Secure The Wheel Drive To The Wheel
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide Note: The cover will only fit back onto the wheel drive when the two parts are correctly aligned. Pre-drilled holes Pair of threaded inserts (marked with arrow) (marked with arrow) Drive ring Front cover Drive unit 5. -
Page 23: Step 3 - Attach The Pedestal Bracket
Step 3 – Attach the pedestal bracket Note: If your wheel is bulkhead or box pedestal mounted, you will need to obtain a bulkhead fit- ting kit (part number E15017) from your Raymarine dealer. Fitting instructions are supplied with the kit. Motor tube location... -
Page 24: Pedestal Bracket - Length And Position
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide CAUTION: Pedestal mounted compass If you use slot 2 and you have a pedestal-mounted compass, the drive motor may affect compass readings. Slot 1 installation: Slot 2 installation: motor tube at motor tube at bottom right top left Slot 1... - Page 25 Chapter 2: Installing the system Cut here 10 mm Note: If the wheel is bent or not running true, dimension A will change with the wheel position. Measure the smallest distance. 3. Use a hacksaw to cut the pin 10 mm (0.4 in) LONGER than dimension A. Remove any sharp edges at the cut end with sandpaper or a file.
- Page 26 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide 6. Remove the wheel, then hold the bracket on the pedestal in the location you have marked. 7. Check the position and alignment of the pedestal bracket: • the bracket pin should be aligned so it is directly below the pedestal spindle 154 mm (6.1 in) 8.
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Page 27: Wheel Drive Electrical Connection
Chapter 2: Installing the system 10. Hold the bracket in place then lightly tighten the four cross-head screws (No 10 x 3/4 in). As you do this, make sure the bracket is correctly aligned. 11. Replace the wheel, making sure that you locate the pin in the correct slot (slot 1 or slot 2). -
Page 28: Wheel Drive Cable Routing
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide Socket Contact Locking ring Plug Plug cover Cable (pulled back) Socket cover Motor tube To disconnect the Wheel Drive cable connector, pull back the cover, turn the locking ring 90° anti-clockwise and pullout the connector. Place the attached cover on the Wheel Drive connector to protect it. -
Page 29: Connecting Power & Drive Cables To The Course Computer
Do NOT connect 24 V to the Course Computer, or damage to the product could occur. Circuit breaker/fuse Protect the power supply for the SPX-5 Wheel system with a 10 A fuse or circuit breaker. Cable Using the information given at Power cable requirement on page 8 , obtain the required length of the appropriate cable to connect power from the boat’s distribution... -
Page 30: Fluxgate Compass
Compass mounting Location To achieve the best performance, mount your compass: • With the Raymarine logo facing the bow. • As close as possible to the boat’s pitch and roll center. • At least 2ft 6 in (0.8 m) away from your boat’s steering compass to avoid deviation of both compasses. -
Page 31: Mounting Procedure
Chapter 2: Installing the system Mounting procedure 1. Mount the Fluxgate Compass on a vertical bulkhead, with the cable leaving at the bottom of the unit. 2. Stick the supplied warning label near to the compass, where it is clearly visible. D10618-1 Compass connection Route the compass cable to the Course Computer, securing it at regular intervals with... -
Page 32: Pilot Controller
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide 2.7 Pilot Controller Fitting The ST6002 Pilot Controller is supplied with an 9 m cable for connection to the SeaTalk bus. Ensure that your mounting location is within 9 m of a suitable connection point. - Page 33 Chapter 2: Installing the system SeaTalk power supplied by Course Computer Course Computer Pilot Controller SeaTalk instruments Yellow Screen SeaTalk D10644-1 SeaTalk power supplied externally Course Computer Pilot Controller SeaTalk instruments SeaTalk SeaTalk Yellow Screen SeaTalk 12 V power supply (via breaker/fuse) Do not connect red wire (Cut back and insulate)
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Page 34: Connect To Ground
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide 2.8 Connect to ground CAUTION: Grounding The SPX-5 Wheel system ground MUST be connected to ship’s ground. Failure to connect to ship’s ground may cause it, or other on- board electronics to malfunction. -
Page 35: Optional Connections
Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.9 Optional connections Rudder reference An optional rudder reference transducer is available to provide an accurate display of the rudder angle. If you have the optional rudder reference transducer, connect it to the course computer as shown. Screen Green Blue... -
Page 36: Seatalkng Connections
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide SeaTalk Connections To connect your autopilot to a SeaTalk backbone, use a dedicated spur cable. Spur cables are available from your Raymarine dealer, as follows: Part number SeaTalk spur cable length 3 ft 3 in (1 m) -
Page 37: Nmea 0183 Equipment
Chapter 2: Installing the system NMEA 0183 equipment The SPX-5 Wheel system can connect to NMEA devices such as a GPS or chartplotter. Screen not connected NMEA DEVICE D10539-1 Data bridging The SPX-5 Wheel system acts as a bridge between SeaTalk and NMEA, allowing NMEA and SeaTalk devices to share information. -
Page 38: Final Checks
D10396-1 2.11Commission the system before use The SPX-5 Wheel system must be commissioned prior to use, in accordance with the instructions in Chapter 3:Commissioning & setup . For new systems this involves calibrating the system, which is a safety-critical action. -
Page 39: Chapter 3:Commissioning & Setup
Additional setup procedures are also provided for you to fine tune your SPX-5 Wheel system for optimum performance with your boat. They are not mandatory and you may find that you do not need to use them if the SPX-5 Wheel system operates to your satisfaction after commissioning. -
Page 40: Checking Seatalk And Nmea 0183 Connections
SeaTalk cabling between the Pilot Controller and the other units. SeaTalk and NMEA GPS or Chartplotter If you have connected the SPX-5 Wheel system to a chartplotter or GPS (e.g. via NMEA0183 or SeaTalk), check the links by displaying the default navigation data pages on the Pilot Controller. -
Page 41: Setting The Vessel And Drive Type
5. If the rudder moves to port or the rudder drives hard over: Press standby. ii. Turn off the power. iii. Reverse the motor wires connected to the SPX-5 Wheel system computer. iv. Switch on the power and re-check. Note:... -
Page 42: Set The Vessel Type
3. Press disp to confirm the selection and move to the drive type option. Set the drive type 1. With the SPX-5 Wheel system still in Dealer calibration, use disp to scroll through the calibration pages until you reach the DRIVE TYP page. -
Page 43: Save The New Settings
In order to achieve optimum autopilot performance, course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG) and latitude (LAT) data must be available to the SPX-5 Wheel system (e.g. on SeaTalk). Ensure that the equipment providing this information (e.g. GPS), is switched on and fully operational, before starting a Seatrial. - Page 44 SWING COMPASS screen. 6. Continue slowly turning the boat until the controller beeps and displays the DEVIATION screen. This indicates that the SPX-5 Wheel system has completed the deviation correction. Note: This screen shows the maximum deviation encountered over 360°...
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Page 45: Aligning The Compass Heading
2. If you have a GPS connected to your SPX-5 Wheel system: Increase the boat speed to more than 3 knots. ii. Press auto. The SPX-5 Wheel system will then set the heading to agree with the COG (course over ground) heading received from the GPS. -
Page 46: Autolearn
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide Align the autopilot heading Coarse adjustment: If COG is available from GPS, press to set autopilot heading to COG value, then fine tune manually (see below). Fine adjustment: If COG is not available (or after setting heading to COG), align autopilot heading manually: Autopilot heading Steering compass... - Page 47 Chapter 3: Commissioning & setup 1 minute (approximately) D10544-1 Carry out an AutoLearn as follows: 1. Ensure you have sufficient sea room to complete the AutoLearn: 2. Access the AUTOLEARN screen in Seatrial calibration: From Standby mode, hold down standby for 2 seconds, then press disp twice to see the SEATRIAL CAL screen.
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Page 48: Commissioning Complete
Your SPX-5 Wheel system is now commissioned and ready for use. After having used your SPX-5 Wheel system, you may decide to change the value of some parameters to improve pilot performance with your boat. If you feel this is... -
Page 49: Manual Setup
4. Press standby to return to manual steering. If you feel you need to fine tune the SPX-5 Wheel system performance, you can do so by using one or more of the procedures below to adjust: •... -
Page 50: Rudder Gain
Boats can vary widely in their response to helm, and by adjusting the rudder gain you can change the SPX-5 Wheel system’s steering characteristics. Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the SPX-5 Wheel system applies to correct course errors – higher settings mean more rudder is applied. -
Page 51: Counter Rudder
To check the counter rudder setting: 1. Set RESPONSE to level 5 (see page 41 ). 2. Motor your boat at cruising speed in clear water. 3. Press auto to switch the SPX-5 Wheel system to Auto mode, then make a 90° course change: •... - Page 52 1. Access the AUTOTRIM screen in Dealer calibration.mode, then: 2. Use -1 or +1 to adjust the AutoTrim level. 3. Hold down standby for 2 seconds to save the changes. 4. Press auto to check the SPX-5 Wheel system performance in Auto mode.
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Page 53: Chapter 4:Spx-5 Wheel System Settings
If you change the calibration settings after the SPX-5 Wheel system has been commissioned, you do not need to repeat the commissioning process. However, DO NOT manually adjust autopilot settings before the commissioning procedures in Chapter 3 have been completed . -
Page 54: Accessing The Calibration Modes
SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide Accessing the Calibration modes Accessing Calibration Modes 2 seconds 2 seconds (saves changes) Calibration Modes to enter display calibration mode to enter user calibration mode to enter seatrial calibration mode CAL ? to enter dealer calibration mode D10647-1 Adjusting calibration values... -
Page 55: Display Calibration
Chapter 4: SPX-5 Wheel system settings 4.2 Display calibration Display calibration provides settings to adjust the information displayed on the Pilot Controller. Accessing Display Calibration 2 seconds (save changes) Display Calibration To adjust values The RUDD BAR parameters are adjustable only if the rudder... -
Page 56: Setting Up Data Pages
• You retain the BTW and DTW data pages. If your SPX-5 Wheel system receives a man overboard (MOB) message, these data pages will show the bearing and distance to the MOB location. -
Page 57: User Calibration
There are 3 depth data pages (meters, feet and fathoms) and 2 water temperature data pages (°C and °F). The SPX-5 Wheel system will display the depth data or water temperature in the units defined by the data page you select. -
Page 58: Autotack
Setting default AutoTack angle To set the required AutoTack angle: • If the SPX-5 Wheel system is receiving wind information, set the AutoTack angle to the required change of heading. • If the SPX-5 Wheel system is not receiving wind information, set the AutoTack angle to 20°... -
Page 59: Windtrim
Some Dealer calibration values are adjusted during the commissioning process (see Chapter 2: Commissioning & setup ), and once the SPX-5 Wheel system has been commissioned you should not normally need to change Dealer calibration values. -
Page 60: Seatrial Calibration Lock
Refer to the table on page 57 for default values. The correct setting for the SPX-5 Wheel system is SAIL BOAT. This should be set when commissioning the SPX-5 Wheel system. -
Page 61: Drive Type
Drive type The drive type setting controls how the SPX-5 Wheel system drives the steering system. The correct setting for the SPX-5 Wheel system is 3. This should be set when commissioning the SPX-5 Wheel system. Align rudder The align rudder screen is displayed only if the rudder reference option is fitted. -
Page 62: Rudder Damping
If the SPX-5 Wheel system gives unstable course keeping or excessive drive activity with a change in the heel angle, decrease the AutoTrim level. • If the SPX-5 Wheel system reacts slowly to a heading change due to a change in the heel angle, increase the AutoTrim level. •... -
Page 63: Turn Rate Limit
Level 7 to 9 gives the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity (and power consumption). This can lead to a rough passage in open waters as the SPX-5 Wheel system may ‘fight’ the sea. Turn rate limit This limits your boat’s rate of turn under SPX-5 Wheel system control. -
Page 64: Gybe Inhibit
See User calibration, page 51 PowerSteer If you have a joystick connected to your SPX-5 Wheel system, use this screen to select the required joystick mode of operation. For detailed operating information, refer to the guide supplied with the joystick... -
Page 65: System Reset
2 seconds to save the new settings, then turn the SPX-5 Wheel system computer power off and back on. If you reset the system parameters, you must carry out the SPX-5 Wheel system commissioning process before using the SPX-5 Wheel system again. - Page 66 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide...
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Page 67: Appendix 1:Nmea 0183 Sentences
Appendix 1: NMEA 0183 sentences The SPX-5 Wheel Course Computer supports the following NMEA0183 sentences. NMEA0183 to Course Computer Header Data in Cross track error, bearing to waypoint, waypoint number Bearing to waypoint, distance to waypoint, waypoint number, time Latitude/longitude, time... - Page 68 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide...
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Page 69: Appendix 2:Spx-5 Wheel System Specifications
Appendix 2: SPX-5 Wheel system specifications Course Computer Nominal supply voltage 12 V dc (10 A fuse protection at distribution panel) (10 A thermal circuit breaker protection at distribution panel) Operating voltage range 10 V to 16 V dc Current consumption (standby) 200 mA... -
Page 70: Wheel Drive
Inputs Drive power from compatible Course Computer. Servicing Raymarine approved service at 1000 hrs intervals EMC compliance: Europe 2004/108/EC (EMC) Australia and New Zealand: C-Tick, Compliance Level 2 Helm tested to: EN29775 Section 7.2.2 Helm assembly tests. -
Page 71: Pilot Controller (St6002)
SPX-5 Wheel system specifications Pilot Controller (ST6002) Nominal supply voltage: 12 V DC via SeaTalk Operating voltage range: 10 V to 15 V DC Current consumption (in Standby 60 mA (less than 200 mA with full lighting) mode) Operating temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F) - Page 72 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide...
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Page 73: Index
Index Dealer calibration (continued) Accessing calibration modes power steer AutoLearn response level AutoTack rudder damping selecting Relative Tack rudder gain setting angle rudder limit AutoTack angle seatrial calibration lock AutoTrim system reset turn rate limit vessel type Calibration modes wind type Certified installation WindTrim Checking system operation... - Page 74 SmartPilot X-5 Wheel Installation & Setup Guide Setup (continued) off course warning angle Off course warning angle power steer (joystick) mode response level Parts supplied rudder damping Pilot Controller rudder gain connecting rudder indicator alignment SeaTalk power NOT supplied by Course rudder limit Computer rudder limits...
- Page 75 Wheel drive - spoke clamp template Spoke clamp Spoke clamp Spoke diameters insert Center of wheel D5410-1...
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