SmartPilot
Verado
Installation and
Commissioning
Guide
Document Number: 87057-1
Date: October 2005
T rademarks and registered tr ademarks
Raymarine, SmartPilot, AST (Advanced Steering T echnology), AutoAdapt, AutoLearn,
AutoRelease, AutoSeastate , AutoT ack, AutoT rim, F astT rim, GyroPlus, RayGyro , RayPilot,
SeaT alk and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd.
NMEA® is a Registered Trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association
Verado® is a Registered T rademark of Mercury Marine
All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright: ©Raymarine 2005
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Important information
About the documentation provided
Welcome to Raymarine SmartPilot Verado . 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.
• SmartPilot V erado Installation and Commissioning Guide - T his book.
Describes how to connect, commission and configure the system.
• SmartPilot Controller Quick Start Guide - Once commissioned, use your Smart
Pilot right away wi th this handy guide to the main operations .
• SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide - Detailed operating information about
your SmartPilot.
Note:
This handbook contains important information about the installation and commissioning of your
new Raymarine product. To get the best from the product please read this handbook thorou ghly.
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Safety notices
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.
CAUTION:
There are no user serviceable parts in the SmartPilot
controller , compass or pump. The only user serviceable parts
in the course computer are fuses. Only authorized Raymarine
service technicians should service all other parts.
CAUTION:
This system requires 12 V dc power. Before installing, check
your boat’s power supply voltage is 12 V dc.
CAUTION:
This system is not suitable for boats fitted with triple
engines, or where the hydraulic steering cyl inders are
connected in parallel. If you are unsur e whether this system
can be fitted to your boat, please consult your local
authorized Raymarine service representative.
As correct performance of the boat’s steering is critical for safety, we STRONGLY
RECOMMEND that an Authorized Raymarine Service Representative fits this product. Y ou
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.
WARNING: Calibration settings
We supply this product with default calibr ation settings that
do not match those required for a Mercury V erado
installation. Y ou must complete the commissioning section
starting on
WARNING: Navigation aid
Although we have designed this product to be accurate and
reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a r esult,
it should only be used as an aid to navigation and should
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, before going to sea.
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never replace common sense and navigational
judgement.Always maintain a permanent watch so you can
respond to situations as they develop.
Y our 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 A T ALL TIMES , to tak e manual control in an
emergency.
• Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot (see the SmartPilot Quick Start Guide)
• 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 n avigation aid or
visual bearings.
• Maintain a continuous plot of your boat’ s position on a cu rrent chart. Ensure that the
locked autopilo t heading will steer the boat cle ar of all obstacles. Make proper allow ance
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 mak e regular positio nal plots. Navigation signals can pr oduce signifi
cant errors under some circumstances and the autopilot will not be able to detect these
errors.
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EMC guidelines
All Raymarine equipment and accessori es are designed to the best industry standards for use
in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the
appropriate Electromagnetic Co mpatibility (EMC) standards , but correct inst allation is
required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
Although every effort has been tak en to ensure that they will perform under all conditions , it
is important to understand what factors could af fect the operation of the product.
The guidelines given here describe the conditions for optimum EMC performance , but it is
recognized that it may not be possible to meet all of these conditions in all situations. T o
ensure the best possible conditions for EMC performance within the constraints imposed by
any location, always ensure t he maximum separation possib le between different items of
electrical equipment.
For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended that wherever possible:
• Raymarine equipment and ca bles connected to it are :
• At least 3 ft (1 m) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals
e.g. VHF radios , cables and antennas. In the case of SSB radios, the distance should be
increased to 7 ft (2 m).
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• More than 7 ft (2 m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally be
assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element.
• The equipment i s supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. V oltage drops below 10 V, and starter motor transients, can cause the equipment to reset. This
will not damage the equipment, but may cause the loss of some information and may
change the operating mode.
• Raymarine specified cables ar e used. Cutting and rejoining th ese cables can compromise
EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation
manual.
• If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable, this ferrite should not be removed. If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be rea ssembled in the same position.
EMC suppression ferrites
The following illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with Raymarine
equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine.
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Connection 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 alw ays be attached to the cable near to
the Raymarine unit.
Waste Electrical and Electronic (WEEE) Dir ective
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 requirements as par t of our envir onmental policy and we
as you to be aware of how you should dispose of this product. The crossed out
wheelie bin symbol found on our products signifies that it should no t be disposed of in general
waste or landfill. Please conta ct your local dealer , national distributor or Raymarin e T echnical
Services for information on product disposal.
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Handbook information
T o 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 produc t improvement may change
specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any
differences between the produ ct and the handbook.
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Contents
Important information .................................. ..................................... ...................i
About the documentation provided ...........................................................................i
Safety notices ...........................................................................................................ii
EMC guidelines ........................................................................................................ iii
Waste Electrical and Electronic (WEEE) Directive ..................................................... iv
Handbook information ............................................................................................. v
Welcome ..................................................................................................................1
Introduction ..............................................................................................................1
Installation ........................... ......................... .......................... ......................... .......3
Install the course computer ......................................................................................4
Install the SmartPilot controller ................. ................................................... ............ 6
Install the fluxgate compass ...................................................................................10
Mount the Type 1 pump ..........................................................................................12
Wiring the course computer ....................................................................................15
SmartPilot computer NMEA inputs/outputs ............................................................19
Connect the hydraulic lines .....................................................................................22
Commissioning ............................... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..24
Dockside checks .....................................................................................................24
Seatrial calibration .................................................................................................30
SmartPilot settings ......................................... .................................. ...................36
Calibration basics ...................................................................................................36
Accessing the calibration modes ............................................................................37
Display calibration screens .....................................................................................38
User calibration ......................................................................................................40
Seatrial calibration .................................................................................................41
Dealer calibration ...................................................................................................41
Dealer calibration screens and settings ..................................................................41
System reset ...........................................................................................................48
Dealer calibration defaults ......................................................................................49
Fault finding & maintenance ............................................. .................................50
Fault finding ............................................................................................................50
SmartPilot alarm messages ....................................................................................51
Maintenance ...................................... ...................................................... .............. 52
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 54
Special tools ...........................................................................................................55
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SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide 1
Welcome
Congratulations on having bought a Raymarine SmartPilot Verado. T his product is designed
to be installed on boats with a single helm, fitted with one or two Mer cury Verado outboard
engines. T his system provides automatic control of your boat’s steering system.
SmartPilot Verado system components
S1G Course
Computer
Type1 Pump
ST6002 SmartPilot
Controller
Fluxgate
compass
Introduction
The installation procedures are described in a logical sequence, but because of variations in
boat design, space available etc, you may need to adapt the sequence to suit your particular
circumstances.
Before you start fitting the SmartPilot system, we recommend you:
• Unpack and check that all parts are present
• Plan your installation so that you can fit the components in the best possible locations
whilst taking account of cable/hose lengths and routes
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What's in the box
SeaTalk Cable 1' (0.3 m)
Course computer
SmartPilot
controller
Sun Cover
Fluxgate compass
Type 1 Pump
Gasket
Hose barb 'T'
connector
Miscellaneous
SeaTalk Cable 30' (9 m)
Hydraulic hose (x 2)
Sealing washer (x3)
Hose clamp (x4)
Stud (x2)
cable ties
1/8" Spade connector (x2)
3' (915 mm)
Screw (x2)
Hydraulic hose (x2)
1' (305 mm)
Hydraulic hose
3' (915 mm)
'T' connector
9/16 UNF (x 2)
Hose barb to 1/4" BSP
connector
Thumb nut (x2)
1/4" Spade connector
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Installation
In order to make the installation as trouble f ree as possible , we recommend you spend
adequate time planning the best locations for your SmartPilot components. This is particularly
important when considering the position of the T ype 1 pump, as hydrau lic hoses are supplied
in fixed lengths, so there are some limitations on the positioning of the pump with respect to
the boat’s helm .
The recommended installation sequence is as follows:
• install the course computer,
• install the SmartPilot controller ,
• install the fluxgate compass,
• wire the course computer ,
• mount the Type 1 pump ,
• connect the hydraulic lines,
• bleed the hydraulic circuit,
Component wiring
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page 10
page 15
page 12
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Course computer
Fluxgate
compass
SmartPilot
controller
Power supply
SeaTalk
Fluxgate
Power
Motor
Type 1 Pump
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Install the course computer
Mount the course computer on a vertical surface, away from danger of physical damage or
water ingress. Ensure that the planned position of the display and compass will allow
sufficient length of cable to reach the cour se computer terminals. T he Type 1 pump cable ma y
be extended if required, see
Location
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.
10˚ 10˚
or
Do not fit near fuel tanks
or in any other area where
fuel vapor is likely.
MAX
MIN
130
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Drilling
Check
x2
Check
Vertical
x2
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Mounting
1
6 mm
minimum
2
3
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Install the SmartPilot controller
Location
Check
Check
Check
Min 0.8m (2ft 6in)
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Controller template
Control Unit:
Surface mount template
Remove shaded areas only
Drill 5 mm (3/16 in)
diameter hole
TOP
Machine hole
90 mm (3.55 in)
diameter
Drill 5 mm (3/16 in)
diameter hole
Sun cover
edge
Instrument
edge
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Drilling
Step 1
Step 2
x2
Control Unit:
Surface mount template
Drill 5 mm (3/16 in)
diameter hole
x2
Control Unit:
Surface mount templat
TOP
Drill 5 mm (3/16 in)
Machine hole
90 mm (3.55 in)
Remove shaded areas only
diameter
e
TOP
Drill 5 mm (3/16 in)
Machine hole
90 mm (3.55 in)
Remove shaded areas only
diameter
diameter hole
diameter hole
90.6 mm (3.56 inch)
Drill 5 mm (3/16 in)
diameter hole
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Sealing
Step 3 Step 4
Sticky side
Mounting
Step 5
SeaTalk cable 1' (0.3 m)
to optional SeaTalk instrument
SeaTalk cable 30' (9 m)
to Course computer
1/8" Spade connectors
to optional NMEA instrument
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Install the fluxgate compass
The fluxgate compass is supplied with a 26’ (8m) cable. Before mounting the compass, ensure
that you have sufficient cable to reach the course computer . T he compass must be mounted
with the cable vertically downward.
Location
30%
50%
Min 1m (3ft 3in)
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Drilling
x4
Mounting
x4
Vertical
Vertical
!
COM
PASS
AREA
Cable at bottom
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Mount the T ype 1 pump
Mount the Type 1 pump within 3’ 3” (1 m) of the he lm, on a structural member t o avoid
vibration that could damage the hydraulic pipes. Secure the pump using 1/4” (M6) stainless
steel bolts, nuts and lock washers, or self tapping screws and lock washers .
Location
Location of the pump
using the supplied hoses.
Max 1m (3ft 3in)
Note: Pump may be placed
Type 1 pump
elsewhere if Mercury
extension hoses are used.
Provide protection
from physical
damage.
No sharp bends, kinks or
chafing of tube.
Mount pump either horizontally
or with connector end up.
Install in a dry location.
Do not mount pump
with connector end down.
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