Raymarine SEATALK JOYSTICK User Manual

Raymarine SeaTalk Joystick

88 mm (3.5 in)

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152 mm (6 in)

219 mm (8.6 in)

83 mm (3.27 in)

110 mm (4.33 in) 110 mm (4.33 in)

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Raymarine.This booklet contains installation, calibration
and operation instructions for your Joystick. To get the best from your product,
please take time to read these before use.

Autopilot Compatibility

The SeaTalk Joystick is compatible with Raymarine SmartPilots and Course
Computers with software version 3 or later. Use the procedures in the
maintenance chapter of the Autopilot Operating Guide to find out the software
version on your system. If you have pre-version 3 software, contact your local
Raymarine dealer for assistance.

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.

Document Number 81227 -2
June 2005

51 mm (2 in)

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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.

Parts supplied and tools required

Parts supplied

SeaTalk
Joystick

Tools required

Power Drill

Gasket

No.6 x 3/4 in pan-head

self-tapping screw (3 off)

3

5mm (

/

16

in) Drill

Pozi-drive
screwdriver

Stud

(4 off)

Joystick pod

Thumb nut

(4 off)

2m SeaTalk cable1m Joystick cable

Jigsaw

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WARNING: 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.

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

product. You will only receive full warranty benefits if you can show that an
Authorized Raymarine Service Representative has installed or commissioned this
product.

WARNING: Electrical safety

Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any
electrical connections.

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.

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1.1 Joystick operation

CAUTION:
Before use, familiarize yourself with joystick operation. On power
boats, always gain experience at low speeds before using the
joystick at higher speeds.

Basic operation

To engage joystick control, press the control button (located on top of the lever)
once. The autopilot will then display MANUAL (ST6001 controllers) or PWR STEER
(ST7001 & 8001 controllers) along with the current heading.

MANUAL

ST6001

MANUAL

PWR STEER

ST7001
ST8001

The joystick operates in two modes, Normal proportional mode which is the
default and “bang-bang” mode. Both modes are described below. You can select
which mode will be used in

Normal Proportional mode (default)

Proportional mode applies rudder in proportion to joystick movement. The further
the joystick is held over the greater the applied rudder (see illustrations on next
page).

Setting up your Joystick

on

page 11

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Proportional mode - applying port rudder

Small Helm Angle

PWR STEER

Large Helm Angle

PWR STEER

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Proportional mode - applying starboard rudder

Small Helm Angle

Large Helm Angle

PWR STEER

PWR STEER

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Bang-Bang mode

Bang-Bang (drive left – drive right) mode applies continuous rudder drive in the
direction of joystick movement. To improve control, the speed of rudder
movement changes with the angle of the lever: for maximum speed push the
lever hardover. If the lever is returned to the center position the rudder will remain
in its current position.

Bang-Bang mode - applying port rudder

Bang-Bang mode - applying starboard rudder

PWR STEER

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PWR STEER

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