Raymarine D7637-1 User Manual

Raymarine S1000 Autopilot

User Guide

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Welcome to the S1000 Autopilot

This guide explains how to use the S1000.

If all y ou want to d o is power up and get going, th at’s fine.
But if you want to know more about what the S1000 can
do, this guide will tell you.

Document Number: 81245-4
Date: March 2007

Contents
1 - Getting Started

System Components ............................................................. 2

Changing the Controller batteries ........................................2

The S100 Autopilot Controller ..............................................3

How do I power the system on? ........................................... 4

Operation modes .................................................................. 4

Using fishing patterns ........................................................... 4

Power saving mode .............................................................. 4

GPS filtering .......................................................................... 5

Wireless signal strength .......................................................5

Keylock................................................................................. 5

Performance check ...............................................................5

2 - Using your S1000

How do I use the autopilot? .................................................. 8

How do I automatically steer straight? ................................. 9

How do I follow a route from my GPS? ............................... 10

How do I follow a circle pattern? ........................................ 11

How do I follow a zig-zag pattern? .....................................12

How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern?................................. 13

How do I dodge an obstacle? ..............................................14

3 - Setting up your S1000

How do I change the pattern direction? .............................. 16

How do I change my boat type? ......................................... 17

How do I adjust the autopilot settings? .............................. 18

What is Rudder Gain? ......................................................... 19

What is Counter Rudder? ....................................................20

What is Response? .............................................................21

What is Auto Trim?............................................................. 21

4 - Alarms and Troubleshooting

S1000 Alarm messages ...................................................... 24

Fault finding ....................................................................... 26

Safety alarm ....................................................................... 27

Frequently-asked questions................................................ 27

User Guide i

General maintenance ......................................................... 28

Dealer Maintenance Procedures ........................................ 29

Product support .................................................................. 31

5 - Important Information

Safety Notices .................................................................... 34

Intended Use ...................................................................... 37

Declaration of Conformity................................................... 37

EMC Guidelines .................................................................. 37

Handbook Information ....................................................... 38

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Getting
started . . .

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User Guide 1

System Components

The S1000 system comprises a Course Computer, Controller and Hydraulic
Pump. Please ensure that these have been installed and commissioned
correctly using the S1000 Installation Guide. Finally, check that your system
is receiving a good GPS signal through the NMEA or SeaTalk connection.

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S1000 Course

Computer

Hydraulic

Pump

S100

Controller

Changing the Controller batteries

The S100 Controller is powered by 2 AAA
batteries which are located in the back of the unit.
Ensure that only good quality alkaline batteries
are used. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

A small cross-head screwdriver will be required to
undo the battery cover screws.

Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not
intend using it for more than a month.

Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for
proper ca re and dis posal of u sed batter ies.

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The S100 Autopilot Controller

NAVIGATE PORT Use in PILOT
mode to power steer your boat.
Press and hold for Smart Steer

NAVIGATE STARBOARD

Use in PILOT mode to power steer
your boat. Press and hold for Smart
Steer

PILOT Use to activate the autopilot.

MODE Press to select required pilot

mode.

STANDBY (POWER ON)

When off, press to power on the S100
Use to return to manual control of
your boat when in PILOT mode.
Press and hold to access Pilot Setup

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User Guide 3

How do I power the system on?

POWER ON

Ensure that the S1000 and GPS is powered on at the vessel’s breaker. On the
controller, press and hold the STANDBY button. The handset will beep, the
display will read STANDBY and you’re ready to go.

When you first switch the S1000 on, it is normal to experience a delay of
about 80 seconds while the processor stabilizes. This delay also occurs
when you restart following an emergency power-off.

When trolling at slow speeds, the autopilot may take up to 50 seconds to
acquire stable GPS signals and engage AUTO (this is typical of GPS signals
at this slow speed). If you try to engage AUTO during this period, the S100
will display the message "INITIALISING".

Operation modes

The S100 wireless controller is automatically set to Fishing Mode. Do not
select Sail or Power mode as this will cause a loss of calibration.

Using fishing patterns

A short period of operation in AUTO mode is required before accessing
fishing patterns. This allows the course computer to stabilise using the
incoming GPS information. Fishing patterns are only available from AUTO
mode (not STANDBY).

Power saving mode

If you are in STANDBY mode (autopilot off), the handset will automatically
turn off if no button has been pressed for 5 minutes. This will help to extend
the battery life.

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GPS filtering

For optimum performance, set GPS device filtering to OFF or WEAK (see
your GPS device documentation for instructions on how to do this). If the
GPS is a Raymarine device, this is done automatically. Both transmit and
receive cabling should b e connected.

Note: Not all GPS devices allow filter settings to be changed.

Wireless signal strength

Wireless signal strength (5 levels) is shown on the right hand side
of the display.

Keylock

When using your S100, you can temporarily lock the autopilot
keys to ensure that it is not accidentally operated.

How do I activate the keylock?

Press and hold the mode button until you see the key symbol and “LOCK”
message.

Note: You cannot activate keylock when the autopilot is in control of your
boat.

How do I turn off the keylock?

Press mode followed by the PILOT button. A “KEYLOCK OFF” message
will be displayed.

Performance check

The S1000 is factory-set to work straight out of the box for most purposes.
We therefore recommended that you test your S1000 as supplied, and
adjust the settings only if you feel that performance is not satisfactory.

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Using your
S1000 System

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How do I use the autopilot?

Your S1000 can steer your boat according to one of its preset modes.
The modes that are available depend on your boat type. Each of these
are explained on the following pages.
As your S1000 uses a Course-over-Ground (COG) reading from your
GPS to determine the correct heading, you will need to ensure that
you have travelled at over 3 knots, for more than 30 seconds before
you activate the autopilot.

Available modes

POWER FISHING

AUTOAUTO

TRACKTRACK

ZIGZAG

CIRCLE

CLOVER

User Guide 7

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How do I automatically steer straight?

To continue on your current heading under autopilot control, use the
AUTO mode. This will steer you in a straight line ahead until
commanded otherwise. AUTO mode can be used in conjunction with
SMARTSTEER to give you remote, power-steering control of your boat.

1

2

3

From any screen:

1. Steer your boat onto the desired
heading.

2. Check that there are no
obstructions.

3. Press the PILOT key to activate
the autopilot.

PILOT

STANDBY

Activates autopilot in

AUTO mode

Returns the boat to

manual steering

AUTO

Quick Tip

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AUTO mode is also available for selection via
the MODE button

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How do I follow a route from my GPS?

Your autopilot can follow a route that you have previously set on your
GPS or Chartplotter. Ensure that your GPS/Chartplotter is sending valid
SeaTalk or NMEA 0183 data.

1

2

3

MODE

PILOT

PILOT

On arrival at each waypoint

PILOT

press repeatedly until

you reach TRACK

activates autopilot

in TRACK mode

Press when asked to

accept new heading.

Press when asked to
accept new heading.

From any screen:

1. Press MODE repeatedly until
TRACK is displayed.

2. Press PILOT to activate TRACK
mode.

3. If a valid route is received, the
S100 will tell you the direction
in which it will turn the boat
and the new heading it will
steer to. Press PILOT to accept.

Note: At each waypoint,
confirmation of turn will be
required. Press PILOT to accept.

TRACK

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How do I follow a circle pattern?

When you select CIRCLE mode, your current position is marked as the
center of the circle pattern. Your autopilot will now gently steer your
boat into the circle of the selected size.

1

2

3

MODE

PILOT

press repeatedly until

you reach CIRCLE

change pattern size
(Sml, Med or Large)

activates autopilot

in CIRCLE mode

From any screen:

1. Press MODE repeatedly until
CIRCLE is displayed.

2. Use the PORT and
STARBOARD keys to change
the size (S, M or L) if required

3. Press the PILOT key to activate
the autopilot

CIRCLE

Quick Tip

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If your circles are gradually becoming larger, increase
the response setting and restart the circle pattern.

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How do I follow a zig-zag pattern?

When you enter ZIGZAG mode, the autopilot will use your current
position and heading as the center line of the zig-zag. The autopilot
will now gently steer your boat into the pattern starting with a turn to
starboard.

1

2

3

MODE

PILOT

press repeatedly until

you reach ZIGZAG

change pattern size
(Sml, Med or Large)

activates autopilot

in ZIG ZAG mode

From any screen:

1. Press MODE repeatedly until
ZIGZAG is displayed.

2. Use the PORT and
STARBOARD keys to change
the size (S, M or L) if required

3. Press the PILOT key to activate
the autopilot

ZIGZAG

Quick Tip

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Fishing patterns are designed to work at speeds
up to 15kts. Check your speed before starting.

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How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern?

When you enter CLOVERLEAF mode, the autopilot will use your
current position as the center point. The autopilot will then steer your
boat through a series of starboard turns, repeatedly intersecting the
start point.

1

2

3

press repeatedly until

MODE

you reach CLOVERLEAF

change pattern size
(Sml, Med or Large)

activates autopilot

PILOT

in CLOVERLEAF mode

CLOVERLEAF

Quick Tip

You can change the pattern direction in
PILOT SETUP (See section 3)

From any screen:

1. Press MODE repeatedly until
CLOVERLEAF is displayed.

2. Use the PORT and
STARBOARD keys to change
the size (S, M or L) if required

3. Press the PILOT key to activate
the autopilot

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How do I dodge an obstacle?

Even when the autopilot is activated, you are are still able to override
it. If, for example, you encounter an obstacle, or you just wish to
change direction by a few degrees.

1

2

3

With the autopilot activated:

or

press

or

press and hold

STANDBY

1º course change

Large course change

returns the boat

to manual steering

(Dodge)

(SmartSteer)

With the autopilot activated:

1. A brief press of the PORT or
STARBOARD key will make a
1º course change in that
direction. Use this method for
course changes up to 20º

2. A press and hold of the PORT
or STARBOARD key will
execute a controlled turn until
you release the button.
(SmartSteer)

3. The autopilot will now resume
on the new heading.

Dodge

1º

Quick Tip

Using the PORT and STARBOARD keys when in
AUTO mode allows you to power-steer your boat

SmartSteer

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Setting up

your S1000 System

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How do I change the pattern direction?

You can change the default autopilot pattern direction.

1

2

3

STANDBY

press and hold

MODE

or

STANDBY

CLOCKWISE
PATTERN

Pilot Setup

PATTERN DIRECTION

CLOCKWISE or

ANTICLOCK

Normal mode

1. Press and hold STANDBY for
2 seconds to enter PILOT
SETUP mode.

2. Press mode until the display
reads PATTERN DIRECTION

3. Press the PORT or
STARBOARD key to toggle
between CLOCKWISE and
ANTICLOCK

4. Press STANDBY to leave Pilot
setup and return to normal
mode.

Quick Tip

The default direction is CLOCKWISE. The first
turn in any pattern will always be to starboard

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How do I change my boat type?

It is possible to change the boat type on the S100 handset. However,
you should ensure that this setting is always set to Fishing Boat for
use with the S1000 Autopilot.

1

2

3

STANDBY

press and hold

MODE

or

STANDBY

FISHING
BOAT

Quick Tip

Pilot Setup

2 seconds to enter PILOT SETUP

mode.

2. Press mode until the display

1. Press and hold STANDBY for

BOAT TYPE

POWER

SAIL

or FISHING

Normal mode

S1000 Fishing patterns are only available in
FISHING mode

reads BOAT TYPE

3. Press the PORT or
STARBOARD key to toggle
the boat type to FISHING

4. Press STANDBY to leave Pilot
setup and return to normal
mode.

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How do I adjust the autopilot settings?

Use the Pilot Parameters screen to fine tune your autopilot. This
section is recommended for experienced users only.

1

2

3

STANDBY

press and hold

MODE

PILOT

then:

to scroll through settings

MODE

or

STANDBY

save setting and return

Pilot Setup

SETUP

to adjust value

to Pilot Setup menu

1. Press and hold STANDBY for
2 seconds to enter PILOT SETUP
mode.

2. Press mode until the display
reads SETUP

3. Press the PILOT key to access
detailed setup menu.

4. Press mode to scroll thorugh
the available settings. The
current value for each will be
displayed alongside

5. Press the PILOT key to adjust
the value.

S1000 Settings:

Rudder Gain
Counter Rudder
Response
Auto Trim
Rudder Deadband

Details of each setting are given on
the following pages

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What is Rudder Gain?

Boats can vary widely in their response to helm, and by adjusting the
rudder gain you can change the S1000's steering characteristics.
Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the S1000 applies to
correct course errors – higher settings mean more rudder is applied.
This can be set in the range 1 to 9.

To determine if your rudder gain is appropriate, make a 40º turn in AUTO
mode

Gain is correct when you make a crisp turn followed by an overshoot of
no more than 5˚.

Gain is too high when you overshoot the turn by more than 5˚ and
there is a distinct ‘S’ in the course (A)

Gain is too low when the boat’s performance is sluggish and it takes a
long time to make a turn. There is also no overshoot (B)

New

heading

B

Rudder gain

too low

Rudder gain

too high

rudder gain

New

heading

A

New

heading

Correct

Quick Tip

You will find it easier to recognize the steering
response in calm sea conditions

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What is Counter Rudder?

Counter rudder is the amount of rudder your S1000 applies to try to
prevent the boat from veering off course. Higher counter rudder
settings result in more rudder being applied. This can be set in the
range 1 to 9.

To determine if your counter rudder setting is appropriate, make a 90º turn
in AUTO mode

Counter Rudder is correct when you make a a smooth continuous
turn with minimal overshoot.

Counter Rudder is too high when the boat ‘fights’ the turn and
makes a series of short, sharp turns resulting in a very ‘mechanical’ feel as
the boat changes course

Counter Rudder is too low when the boat overshoots the turn.

New

heading

B

Counter Rudder

too low

New

heading

A

Quick Tip

Counter Rudder

too high

Correct

Counter Rudder

You will find it easier to recognize the steering
response in calm sea conditions

New

heading

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What is Response?

This sets the S1000 response level setting. The response level controls the
relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/
drive activity. Range is from 1 to 9.

level 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity. This conserves power, but
may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy

levels 4 to 6 should give good course keeping with crisp, well controlled
turns under normal operating conditions

level 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
pilot may ‘fight’ the sea.

What is Auto Trim?

The AutoTrim setting determines the rate at which the S1000 applies
‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loads on
the superstructure.

The default AutoTrim is set during the autolearn process:

If you need to change the setting, increase the AutoTrim one level at a time
and use the lowest acceptable value:

• decrease the AutoTrim level if the S1000 gives unstable course
keeping or producing a long ‘S’ in the wake.

• increase the AutoTrim level if the S1000 reacts slowly to a
heading change and hangs off course.

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Alarms and
Troubleshooting

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S1000 Alarm messages

When the S1000 detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate one
of the alarm messages listed in the following table.

Unless otherwise stated, you should respond to the alarm by pressing
standby to clear the alarm and return to manual control, before you attempt
to resolve the problem.

In some situations, the S1000 will raise more than one alarm. When you
have dealt with the first alarm, it will display the next alarm.

ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION

CURRENT LIMIT Serious drive failure – the drive is taking too much

DRIVE STOPPED The autopilot is unable to turn the rudder (this

INITIALISIN G This alarm occurs if you try to ac tivate the pilot

LARGE XTE This alarm will sound when you are more than

MOT POW SWAPPED Motor cables are connected to power terminals

NO DATA The autopilot is in Track mode and:

current due to short-circuit or jamming. Check the
drive u nit and wirin g.

occurs if the weather load on helm is too high.
Check d rive.

before it is ready. Your boat must be run at more
than 3 knots for longer than 30 seconds before acti­vating th e pilot.

0.3nm from your planned track. The alarm will also
state if you are to PORT or STARBOARD of the track,

(and power cables are connected to motor termi­nals) at course computer. Turn off power and swap
over connections.

• the autopilot is not receiving SeaTalk navigation
data, or

• your GPS is receiving a low strength signal, this
will clear when the signal improves
Note: The autopilot stops adjusting the heading as
soon as it loses data.

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ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION

NO GPS COG The S1000 autopilot is not receiving valid COG data

NO GPS FIX Your GPS is receiving a low strength signal, this will

NO PILOT The controller is not receiv ing data from the autopi-

OFFCOURSE This alarm sounds if you have been off course from

REGISTRATION INCOMPLETE The registration of your new handset cannot be

ROUTE COMPLETE This sounds on the completion of a track. Press

SHIPS BATTERY The ships batt ery voltage has dropped below

TOO SLOW Your speed has fallen below 1 kno t. You mus t be

TOO FAST TO FISH Fishing patterns will only operate at speeds below

WAYPOINT ADVANCE You have arrived at a waypoint on your route. The

from your GPS system. Check the connections and
that your GPS unit is powered on and setup to
transmit COG d ata.

clear when the signal improves

lot. Chec k connections and that the S1000 course
computer is switched on.

the loc ked he adi ng for more than 20 s econds. I t
also states if you are to the PORT or STARBOARD of
the intended heading.

completed as the system has detected other hand­sets in the vic inity.

1. Switch off all other remote handheld units. and
repeat the registrat ion process.

2. If this erro r persists, take you r boat to open wate r
(with no other vessel within 100 ft) and repeat the
regist ration p rocess.

PILOT to continue on the same heading or
STANDBY for manual control.

acceptable limits, check the charge st ate of the bat­tery.

travelling faster for the pilot to operate

15kts. Check your speed.

autopilot is now requesting permission to turn onto
the next leg, press PILOT to accept .

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Fault finding

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.

If a fault occurs with your S1000, 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.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION

Display is blank No power – press standby to power up the S100

Autopilot not responding. Drive the boat for 30 seconds at above 2.5kts and

Boat turns slowly and takes a
long time to come on to course

Boat overshoots when turning
onto a new course

Position information not
received

The pilot will not auto ad vance
to the next waypoint .

Instruments powered from
SeaTalk will not power up

or change the batteries.

retry.
Check a utopilot connection s.
Check GPS is switc hed on and connected.

Rudder gain too low. Increase gain setting.

Rudder gain too high. Decrease gain setting.

Naviga tor not transmitting the co rrect positio n
data.

No bearing to waypoint information received from
the navigator.

Check connections
Check f uses

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Safety alarm

When activated, the Safety alarm will sound 3 times at 1 second intervals.
This occurs when the autopilot is in control of your boat and:

• the S100 0 loses contact with all of its controllers (including wired
controllers),

OR

• the S1000 loses GPS signal.

In both instances, the S1000 will revert to STANDBY and you will need to
take the helm.

Frequently-asked questions

Q. Will my autopilot work at very slow speeds?

The S1000 uses signals from the GPS network to determine your heading.
For most effective operation, your boat should be travelling above 3 m.p.h.
(2.5 kts). The autopilot will work at speeds down to 1 kt, but operation
below 2.5 kts cannot be guaranteed, as adverse wind and tide conditions
could prevail.

Q. I am automatically following a route set on my
chartplotter, what happens when I arrive at a waypoint?

As you approach a waypoint on your route, your chartplotter will raise an
alarm to indicate that this is happening. A few moments later, the S100 will
also alarm. This is indicating that the autopilot wishes to make a turn. At this
point press PILOT to accept the turn onto the next leg of the route. If you
press PILOT before the autopilot alarms, the unit will stop following the
track, revert to AUTO mode and you will continue on the current heading.

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Q. Wha t sho uld I do w hen t he s afe ty al arm sound s?

The safety alarm will sound when the pilot switches to STANDBY as a safety
preca ution.You MUST take the helm.

The safety alarm will sound when the pilot is in control of your boat, and:

• the S1000 loses contact with all of its connected controllers

or

• when the S1000 stops receiving valid GPS information.

General maintenance

Routine checks

The S1000 computer and S100 controller do NOT contain user-serviceable
parts. If you remove the main cover you will invalidate the warranty. It
should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technician.

As a result, user maintenance is limited to the following c hecks

• make sure all cable connectors are firmly attached and free of

corrosion

• examine for signs of wear or damage – replace any damaged

cables

• replace batteries when necessary

Cleaning the S1000 and S100

Take care when cleaning the display. Avoid wiping the display screen with a
dry cloth as this could scratch the screen coating. If necessary, only use a
mild detergent.

Never use chemical or abrasive materials to clean the computer or
cont roller. If it is dirty, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.

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Dealer Maintenance Procedures

This section includes procedures that have a significant impact on autopilot
operation and can affect your boat’s safety. You will not need to follow
these procedures in normal operation. We therefore recommend that these
are only performed by authorized service personnel.

Accessing the dealer calibration area.

From STANDBY mode, press and hold STANDBY for 2 seconds to enter
PILOT SETUP. Then press and hold mode for 5 seconds until the dealer
calibration screen is displayed.

Subsequent presses of mode will cycle through the calibration options.

Hardware and Software version numbers

Use this screen to display the version and serial numbers for the unit.

Contrast

Use the < and > keys to adjust the contrast to a satisfactory level.

Self test

Press PILOT to start the unit test sequence and then follow the on-screen
instructions. This will test the display, buzzer and button functions.

Diagnostics

Press PILOT to display the status of the wireless link.

Handset Registration

Raymarine wireless systems demand that each wireless controller is
“registered” to a basestation, in this case a S1000 . This registration process
is to prevent unauthorized control of your boat by another user nearby. Your
S1000 system is supplied with the handset pre-registered to the S1000.

There may be instances where you want to move your controller to another
boat and use it with another system. In this case, you will need to de-register
from the current system and register with the new system. You can do this
using the REGISTRATION function.

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To Register a handset

In the DEALER menu, at
REGISTRATION, press PILOT.

If the S100 is not registered, the
display will read NOT REGISTERED.
Press > to start the registration
process, you can press < at any time
to stop the search.

When the S1000 is found by the

HANDSET NOT
REGISTERED

REGISTER

SEARCHING

< CANCEL

REG >

START >

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SmartController and registration is
complete, the display will read REGISTERED

Note: For successful registration, ensure that all other handheld units on
your boat are turned off. If you try to register a new handset with others ac­tive, you will see a REGISTRATION INCOMPLETE message.

To de-register a handset

In the DEALER menu, at
REGISTRATION, press PILOT.

REGISTERED

DE-REG >

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If the S100 is already registered, then
the display will read REGISTERED. Press > to continue, or STANDBY to
cancel th e operation.

The S100 will attempt to communicate with the S1000 and de-register.
When complete, the display will read NOT REGISTERED.

If the S100 cannot communicate with the S1000 then a BASE NOT FOUND
message will be displayed. It is still possible to de-register the S100 at this
point by pressing >. To leave without de-registering, press STANDBY.

Factory Reset

This option will clear all settings from the S100 and the S1000. Press and
hold the PILOT key for 2 seconds to activate the reset.

Note: A reset does not alter the registration status of the S100

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Product support

Raymarine products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors
and Authorized Service Representatives. If you encounter any difficulties
with this product, please contact either your national distributor, service
representative, or the Raymarine Technical Services Call Center. Refer to the
back cover or www.raymarine.com for contact details.

Before you consider returning the autopilot, make sure that the power
supply cable is sound and that all connections are tight and free from
corrosion. If the connections are secure, refer to the Fault Finding section in
this chapter.

If you cannot trace or rectify the fault, contact your nearest Raymarine
dealer or Service Center, specifying:

The S1000 controller and S1000 computer serial numbers:

• the controller serial number is printed on its rear cover

• the computer serial number is printed under its connector cover

• the controller and computer software version numbers

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Important Safety
Information

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Safety Notices

In-line power switch

Should you need to power off the autopilot quickly, use the in-line power
switch.

Power Off

Reset

Press

Twi st

Product installation

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor
product performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat.

Before installing the S100 0 computer and drive unit, check that they are the
correct voltage for your boat’s supply.

As correct performance of the boat’s steering is critical for safety, we
STRONGLY RECOMMEND that an Authorized Raymarine Service
Representative fits this product.

WARNING: Electrical Safety
Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make
any electrical connections.

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 AutoLearn procedure as described in Chapter 3.

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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.

WARNING: Autopilot controller
If the wireless controller is your only method of operating
the autopilot, ensure that an in-line power switch is fitted to
the autopilot power supply as detailed in the S1000 autopilot
installation guide.

Your S1000 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:

• Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, to
take manual control in an emergency.

• Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the
autopilot.

• Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation
– no matter how clear the sea may appear, a dangerous situation
can develop rapidly.

• Maintain an accurate record of the boat’s position by using
either a navigation aid or visual bearings.

• Maintain a continuous plot of your boat’s position on a current
chart. Ensure that the locked autopilot heading will s teer the
boat clear of all obstacles. Make proper allowance for tidal set –
the autopilot cannot.

• Even when your autopilot is locked onto the desired track using a
navigation aid, always maintain a log and make regular
positional plots. Navigation signals can produce significant

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errors under some circumstances and the autopilot will not be
able to detect these errors.

General Care and Safety

Do not leave the controller in places where the temperature could exceed
60ºC (140ºF).

Do not attempt to dismantle the S1000, the controller or any of its
accessories.

Switch off your S1000 system at a refuelling point, even if you are not
refuelling your own vessel.

The operation of some medical electronic devices such as hearing aids and
pacemakers, may be affected if a controller is used next to them. Observe
the manufacturers recommendations for such devices.

Radio frequency energy

Your S1000 and S100 are both low- power radio transmitters and receivers.
When they are turned on, they intermittently receive and transmit radio
frequency (RF) energy (radio waves).

Exposure to radio frequency energy

The S1000 and S100 a re designed not to exceed the l imits for exposure to RF
energy set by national authorities and international health agencies These
limits establish permitted levels of radio wave exposure for the general
population . An exam ple of a radio freque ncy exposu re guidel ine and
standard that the S1000 and S100 are designed to conform to is:

BS EN 50371:2002 - Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of
low-power electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions
related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields.

FCC Information

These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful

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interference and (2) these devices m ust accept interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved in
writing by Raymarine could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

Disposal

Disposal of this product, at the end of its useful life, should be in accordance
with local regulations.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
requires the recy cling of waste electrical and electron ic 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 out wheelie bin symbol, illustrated above, and found on our
product 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.

Intended Use

This Raymarine autopilot includes the S100 controller and the S1000
autopilot, which are intended for use on leisure vessels and small work
boats.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby Raymarine UK Ltd., declare that the S1000 and S100 are in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of the Directive 1999/5/EC

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The original Declaration of Conformity certificate may be viewed on the
relevant product page at www.raymarine.com

EMC Guidelines

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 correct installation is required to ensure that
performance is not compromised.

Connections to other equipment

If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a
cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be
attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit.

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. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences
between the product and the handbook.

SeaTalk® is a Registered Tr ademark of Raymarine

All other trademar ks used in this document are ackn owledged.

© Copyright Raymarine UK Limited 2004

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