Raymarine S1 Manual

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 © Raymarine Ltd. 2005.

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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.

•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.

•SmartPilot Commissioning Guide Describes how to connect, commis sion and configure the system. Supplied with systems only.

•Quick Start Guide Once commissioned, use your Smart Pilot right away with this handy guide to the main operations.

•Operating Guide This handbook. Contains a detailed description of the 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

Safety notices

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.

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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:

•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 appears, a dangerous situation can develop rapidly.

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

•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.

•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

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 out wheelie 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 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 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.

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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: Basic operation ..........................................................................................		1
1.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................		1
SmartPilot Functions ........................................................................................		1
Extended systems.............................................................................................		2
1.2 Using the control unit .......................................................................................		3
Switching on and off.........................................................................................		3
Start up mode ..........................................................................................		3
Keypad functions ..............................................................................................		3
What does the display tell me? .........................................................................		5
1.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat ............................................................		6
CAUTION: Maintain a permanent watch .................................................		6
CAUTION: Risk of gybe...................................................................................		6
How do I automatically steer to a heading?......................................................		6
WARNING:	Wheel drive clutch..................................................................	6
How do I return to hand steering? ....................................................................		7
CAUTION: ...........................................................		Wheel drive systems7
How do I change course in Auto mode?............................................................		7
Can I dodge an obstacle and then resume course? ...........................................		8
Off Course alarm...............................................................................................		9
1.4 How do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot?		........................................ 9
1.5 Sailing functions ............................................................................................		11
Tacking (AutoTack) .........................................................................................		11
CAUTION: Allow time for course changes ............................................		11
AutoTack angle ......................................................................................		12
Preventing gybes with AutoTack............................................................		12
Gusty conditions.............................................................................................		13
CAUTION: Risk of gybe.................................................................................		13
1.6 Display lighting & contrast? ...........................................................................		14
Adjusting the display lighting .........................................................................		14

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	Adjusting the contrast.....................................................................................	14
Chapter 2: Advanced operation ...............................................................................		17
	2.1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter? ...............................................	17
	How do I activate Track mode?........................................................................	17
	CAUTION: Make suitable preparations for entering track mode.17
	How do I leave Track mode?............................................................................	18
	Cross track error?............................................................................................	18
	CAUTION: The direction of turn and the displayed bearing to way
	point may be different from that expected........................................	19
	Tidal stream compensation .............................................................................	20
	How do I dodge an obstacle in Track mode?....................................................	21
	What happens when I arrive at a waypoint? ...................................................	21
	How do I skip a waypoint? (SeaTalk chartplotters) ................................	22
	WARNING: Ensure navigation safety22
	What is the Waypoint Advance alarm? .................................................	22
	What happens when I get to the end of the route?..........................................	22
	2.2 Using Wind Vane mode ..................................................................................	23
	What is Wind Vane mode? ..............................................................................	23
	Wind information............................................................................................	23
	True and apparent wind.........................................................................	23
	WindTrim ...............................................................................................	23
	How do I select Wind Vane mode? ..................................................................	24
	How do I leave Wind Vane mode?...................................................................	24
	How do I dodge an obstacle in Wind Vane mode?...........................................	25
	What is a Wind Shift warning? ........................................................................	25
	How do I use AutoTack in Wind Vane mode? ..................................................	25
	AutoTack angle ......................................................................................	26
	Operating hints for Wind Vane mode ..............................................................	26
	2.3 How do I display boat data? ...........................................................................	27
	Can I display Waypoint names?.......................................................................	27
	2.5 User Calibration Options ................................................................................	30
	How do I access User Calibration settings? .....................................................	30
	User Calibration pages....................................................................................	30
	AutoTack angle ......................................................................................	30
	Gybe inhibit............................................................................................	30
	Wind selection ................................................................................................	31
	WindTrim ...............................................................................................	31
	Response level .......................................................................................	31
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance ...............................................................		33
	3.1 Fault finding ...................................................................................................	33
	SmartPilot alarm messages.............................................................................	34
	3.2 General maintenance .....................................................................................	36

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Routine checks................................................................................................	36
CAUTION: Do not dismantle SmartPilot products .............................	36
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................	36
CAUTION: Avoid damage when cleaning ..............................................	36
Wheel drive.....................................................................................................	37
Routine maintenance .............................................................................	37
Cleaning the wheel drive .......................................................................	37
CAUTION: .........................................................................................................	37
Adjusting the clutch ...............................................................................	37
Replacing the belt ..................................................................................	38
User serviceable parts ............................................................................	38
EMC advice.....................................................................................................	39
Product support..............................................................................................	39
World wide web.....................................................................................	39
Telephone help line................................................................................	40
Help us to help you ................................................................................	40
Product details table ..............................................................................	41
Specifications ................................................................................................................	43
ST6002 control unit ..............................................................................................	43
SmartPilot computer functions .............................................................................	43
Glossary ...........................................................................................................................	44
Index .................................................................................................................................	47

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Chapter 1: Basic operation

1.1 Introduction

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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.

•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.

•Wind Vane: The SmartPilot steers the boat to maintain a course relative to a true or apparent wind angle.

The SmartPilot controller also provides:

•automatic tack (AutoTack) in Auto and Wind Vane modes.

•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.

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•S1 TillerPilot has a built in Gyro.

•S1 WheelPilot does not contain a built in Gyro.

This can be upgraded with a dealer fitted Gyro plus unit to give the same func tionality as the S1 TillerPilot.

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Table 1 1:

S1 TillerPilot	S1 WheelPilot
(with GyroPlus)	(without GyroPlus)
Internal GyroPlus yaw sensor provides	Full basic functionality: uses Rayma
enhanced course keeping using AST	rine steering algorithm without AST
(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:

•it can use waypoint information from a SeaTalk navigation instrument to pro vide track control.

•it can use boat speed from a SeaTalk speed instrument to optimize track keep ing performance.

•it can 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.

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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 pressed during this period, to switch off the instrument.

•To switch the instrument back on, hold down the disp button for approx imately 1 second.

When the power supply is switched off, the SmartPilot controller buttons have no effect.

Notes: (1) Each 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.

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-1 plus -10

Press together for AutoTack to port

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

Press for Standby mode

Press for 2 seconds to enter Calibration mode

-1 plus +1

Press for Response level

Press for 1 second for Rudder Gain

Course change keys

Port 1˚ Starboard 1˚ Port 10˚ Starboard 10˚

STANDBY plus AUTO

Press for Wind Vane mode (if a wind vane is connected)

+1 plus +10

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

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What does the display tell me?

The SmartPilot display screen provides the following information:

Variable text region (up to 9 characters/digits)

Distance units:

• no units = kilometres

• nm = nautical miles

nm • SM = statute miles

SM

MAG

TRUE

Heading indicators

Port and Starboard direction-to-steer indicators

Rudder position indicator

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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).

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1.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat

CAUTION: Maintain a permanent watch

Automatic course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it 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 boat on 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, 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 on the wheel pilot

Tiller pilot

a

b

Use these keys to extend or retract the pushrod.

Speed: +1 = 25%, +10 = 50%

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Note: This function is not intended for steering the boat.

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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”.

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How do I return to hand steering?

1.Press standby to disengage the SmartPilot:

•in STANDBYmode, you have manual control of the boat and the display shows the boat’s current compass heading.

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2.Disengage the autopilot to return to hand steering:

•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,

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 do I change course in Auto mode?

In Auto mode, use the and	(port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) buttons to
change the locked heading in steps of 1° or 10°. For example: press		three
times for a 30° course change to port.

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Port	Starboard
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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.

Obstacle

Original

course

Dodge

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1.Select a course change in the appropriate direction. For example, press 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

ii.reverse the previous course change (for example, press +10 three times).