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 6
page 10
page 15
page 12
page 22
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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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Pump drilling template
Type 1 pump:
Front
Remove shaded areas only
Clearance hole
Drill 6.5 mm (17/64 in)
Clearance hole
Drill 6.5 mm (17/64 in)
89 mm (3 1/2 in)
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Wiring the course computer
Removing and replacing the cover
To open
PULL
Computer connections
To close
SeaTalk fuse
(2 A)
SEATALK
2
Power fuse
(15 A)
POWER IN
1
2
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Note: Spare fuses located
in the connector cover
RF GND
Fluxgate
compass inputs
NMEA 0183
input/ouput
SeaTalk
inputs/outputs
Power
inputs
(12 V)
Drive motor
outputs
RF ground
connection
1/4" spade
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Connecting RF ground - preferred method
Course computer
SEATALK
POWER IN
If the boat does not have a ground plate, use the alternative method
shown in the following diagram, to connect the RF ground.
Boat hull
RF Ground Plate
RF GND
Alternative method
Note: Use this method of connecting the terminal, ONLY if the boat does
not have an RF grounding plate.
When using this method, connect directly to the battery terminal. Do NOT
connect to any other point.
Course computer
SEATALK
POWER IN
RF GND
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Connecting power & steering pump
Course computer
SEATALK
POWER IN
Red
RF GND
Cable length
(pump to course computer)
Cable gauge
(AWG) (mm
< 3 m (10 ft) 14 2.5
3 to 5 m (16 ft) 12 4
5 to 7 m (23 ft) 10 6
7 to 10 m (32 ft) 8 10
10 to 16 m (52 ft) 6 16
Black
2
)
12 V
Power supply
25 A fuse
or
20 A circuit
breaker
Note: Power cable and fuse/breaker not supplied.
Select cable gauge according to maximum current rating
of the fuse/breaker and length of cable required.
Integral
RedBlack
ferrite
Type 1 pump
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Fluxgate compass & controller
Course computer
Red Yellow
Screen Blue
Green Screen
Fluxgate
compass
Red Yellow
Screen
(not required)
Green
(not required)
BlueRed
Red
YellowScreen
NMEARUDDERRATE GYROFLUXGATE
(optional) (optional)
SmartPilot
controller
YellowScreen
Red
SeaTalkSeaTalk
(not applicable)
CLUTCH
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NMEA equipment (optional)
SmartPilot computer terminals
Controller (rear)
SeaTalk
Red
Yellow
Screen
SeaTalk
NMEA NMEA
GPS
Other
Instrument
NMEA
radar
NMEA
NMEA
instrument
SmartPilot computer NMEA inputs/outputs
Note:
Do NOT connect more than one piece of equipment to each Smar tPilot computer NMEA input.
NMEA connectivity overview
The S1G has a single NMEA input/outp ut to receive and transmit information from NMEA equipment.
SmartPilot computer NMEA inputs
NMEA 0183
received
APB 9 cross track error , bearing to w aypoint, waypoint number
BWC
BWR
GGA
GLL
HDG
HDM
HDT
MWV 9 apparent wind angle, app arent wind speed
S1G Information extracted
9
bearing to waypoint, distance to w aypoint, waypoint
9
number , time
9
latitude/longitude, time
9
9
heading
9
9
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SmartPilot computer NMEA inputs
NMEA 0183
received S1G Information extracted
RMA 9 course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG), lati-
tude/longitude, v ariation
RMB 9 cross track error, bearing to w aypoint, distance to way-
point, waypoint number
RMC 9 course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG), lati-
VHW 9 speed through water, heading
VTG 9 course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG)
VWR 9 relative apparent wind angle, relative apparent wind
XTE 9 cross track error
ZDA 9 time , date
SmartPilot computer NMEA outputs*
NMEA 0183 sent S1G Information sent
BWC 9 bearing to waypoint*, distan ce to waypoint*, waypoint
GLL 9 latitude/longitude*, time*
HDG
HDM
HDT
VTG 9 course over ground* (COG),
* Note: The computer will only transmi t these items if it has received the appropriate
data.
tude/longitude, time , variation
speed
number*, time*
9
9
heading
9
speed over ground* (SOG)
Note:
S1G systems provide fast heading (HDM) output at 5 Hz 0.1º r esolution
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Securing the cables
Course computer
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Connect the hydraulic lines
Referring to the hydraulic circuit on the following page, modify the Mercury hydraulic system
and install the SmartPilot components as follows:
1. Install the barbed hose fitting (with sealing washer) to port ‘R’ on the Type 1 pump .
2. F it the 3’ (915 mm) return line hose over the barbed hose fitting and secure using the supplied hose clamp.
3. Attach the two 3’ (915 mm) high pressure hoses (with sealing washers) to ports ‘ A ’ and ’B’
on the Type 1 pump .
4. Attach the UNF T ee fittin gs (visually inspect the fittings to ensure that the face ‘O’ rings
are in place).
5. Attach the 1’ (315 mm) high pressure ho ses to the T ee fittings
6. Attach the ba rbed T ee fitting to t he hose from the Type 1 pump and secure using the supplied hose clamp.
Hydraulic connections at the back of the Verado helm are identified by the following letters:
E - Blank (not used) L - Left (Port)
R - Right (Starboard) P - High pressure supply
T - Low pressure return
CAUTION: It is important to verify that you have correctly identified the
low pressure return hose from ‘T’
Do not disconnect or modify the high pressur e hose from
‘P’ on the helm to the Mercury hydraulic pump (lower
hose).
WARNING: Do not allow hydraulic fluid to come into prolonged
contact with your skin. Wear protective nitrile gloves
when working with hydraulic fluid.
7. Locate the ‘T’ port Mercury return hose at the back of the V erado helm (leads to the reservoir on the hydraulic pump module). Identify a suitable location along its length to install
the barbed T ee fitting.
8. Cut the return hose , install the barbed T ee fitting a nd secure using the supplied hose
clamps.
Notes: (1)
9. Locate and tag the ‘ L ’ and ‘R’ Mercury i nstalled hoses at the back of the Verado helm.
10. Remove the Mercury ‘L ’ hose and attach to the Tee fitting on the hose from ‘A ’ on the Type
1 pump.
Hoses cut or removed from the helm should be held upright until reconnected.
(2)
Do not allow hydraulic fluid to drain out of the hoses .
(3)
Check and top-up the hydraulic pump reservoir as necessary d uring installation.
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11. Connect the 1’ (315 mm) high pressure hose from the T ee fitting to ‘L’ on the back of the
Verado helm.
12. Remove the Mercury ‘R’ hose and attach to the Tee fitting on the hose from ‘B’ on the T ype
1 pump.
13. Connect the 1’ (315 mm) high pressure hose from the T ee fitting to ‘R’ on the back of the
Verado helm.
14. Check all connections, fittings and clamps are tight.
Hydraulic circuit
7
9
11 &13
5
4
12
3
2
1
R
Mercury Helm
E R T L P
1' (305 mm)
3' (915 mm)
A
B
R
8
L
6
Return line
Reservoir
HP line
Mercury Hydraulic
Pump
10
Existing Mercury hoses
SmartPilot Verado hoses
Type 1 Pump
Mercury steering actuator
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Commissioning
The recomm ended commissioning sequence is as follows:
1. Dockside checks:
• powering up,
• check the SeaTalk and NMEA connections ,
• course computer setup,
• bleed the hydraulics - without autopilot,
• check the steering sense,
• bleed the hydraulics - with autopilot,
2. Seatrial calibration:
• swing the compass,
• align the compass heading,
• adjust heading alignment,
• Perform AutoLearn procedure,
Dockside checks
WARNING: For safe control of your boat, you MUST complete the
With the boat safely tied up , complete the following dockside checks:
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dockside checks before starting the initial seatrial.
Powering up
1. When you have installed your SmartPilot system, switch on the circuit breaker , or install
the fuse.
2. If the SmartPilot controller and cou rse computer are active, the controller will beep, displaying the controller type for a few seconds then the ST ANDBY screen. Y ou may see a
CALIBRATE REQUIRED message . This is displayed for a short time if either:
• the vessel type is not selected
• the compass is not calibrated
These will be calibrated later in this chapter
3. Check that the ST ANDBY screen displays a live compass heading.
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Controller display
Check the SeaTalk and NMEA connections
SeaTalk connections
If you have connected the SmartPilot controller to other SeaT alk instruments or contro llers,
check the links as follows:
1. Select display lighting level 3 (LAMP 3) on one of the other SeaTalk instruments or controllers.
2. T he SmartPilot should immedia tely switch on its display lighting. If the lighting does not
switch on, check the SeaTalk cabling between the SmartPilot and the other units.
NMEA navigator connections
If you have connected the SmartPilot to a NMEA navigator , check the links by displaying the
default navigation data pages on the Smar tPilot controller:
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• press disp to display th e first data page (XTE), and check that this page shows the
expected data.
• press disp again to check each successive data page (BTW/DTW)
If the display shows dashes instead of data values, check for the following:
• the navigator is not switched on or not transmitt ing an active waypoint
• a cabling error . Check for open circuit, short circuit or reversed wires
• the navigator is not configured to transmit the required data format
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Course computer setup
The next step in the commissioning process requires the adjustment of some key settings. T o
achieve this you will need to enter one of the four calibration modes , Dealer Calibration.
Enter Dealer Calibration mode
As improper use of the Dealer Calibration settings can seriously impair SmartPilot
performance, we have made entry to the Dealer Calibration mode more difficult. Ensure you
follow the instructions in this step carefully.
1. Start with the SmartPilot in ST ANDBY mode .
2. Enter DEALER CAL as follows:
•press and hold the standby k ey for two seconds to enter the Calibration mode
• when the screen shows DISPLA Y CAL, press the disp key until you see the DEALER
CAL screen
•press the auto key: the display will change to CAL ?
•press -1 and +1 keys together to enter Dealer Calibration mode
Dealer calibration mode
C
A
2 sec
x3
L ?
At the CAL ? screen, press +
together to enter DEALER CAL
-1 +1
Set the vessel type to STERN DRV
When you select a vessel type, the SmartPilot automatically selects appropriate default values
for various other calibration setti ngs.
Some of these settings will be checked later in this procedure and the rema inder should not
require any adjustment.
Use this calibration setting to select Vessel Type STERN DRV for Mercury Verado outboards:
1. Use the disp ke y to scroll through the Dealer Calibra tion pages until the display shows
either DISPLACE, SEMI DIPLACE, PLANING,STERN DR V , WORK BO AT, SAIL BOA T.
2. Use the -1 or +1 keys to select STERN DRV.
3. Press disp to select the new type of boat and move to the next calibration option.
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Set the Drive Type to 4
SmartPilot systems are designed to operate with a range of steering drives. Use this
calibration setting to select Drive Type 4 for Mercury Verado outboards .
1. With the SmartPilot still in Dealer Calibration, use the disp key to scroll through the calibration pages until you reach t he DRIVE TYP page .
2. Use the -1 or +1 keys to select DRIVE TYP 4, Hydraulic reversing pump (Typ e 1 pump).
3. Press disp to select the drive type and move to the next calibration option.
Save the new settings
When you have adjusted these basic settings in Dealer Calibration:
• press and hold standby for two seconds, your changes will be saved
• once saved, the controller will return to the STANDBY display
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Bleed the hydraulic circuit (without autopilot)
Connecting the SmartPilot pump and hoses will introduce air into the steering system,
making it feel ‘spongy’ and ‘lumpy’ to operate.
Bleeding the hydraulic circuit re quires the Mercury hydraulic pump to be running. T he pump
will run when the outboard engine is started. Alternatively , If the boat is out of the water , use
the Mercury ‘Power Steering Primer Module’ (
see page 55
) and follow the manufacturer s
instructions.
Bleed the steering system and remove air from the hydraulic circuit as follows:
1. Remove the rese rvoir cover , fill er cap and filter.
2. Start the engine.
3. If the reservoir level falls below 50% stop the engine and refill with hydraulic oil.
Note:
Only use Mercury hydraulic oil part No. 92-858002K01
4. Restart the engine.
5. Slowly turn the helm to Starboard, if the fluid level falls below 50% stop the engine and
refill the reservoir with hydraulic oil.
6. Restart the engine.
7. Slowly turn the helm to P ort, if the fluid level falls below 50% stop the engine and refill
with hydraulic oil.
8. Repeat the lock to lock turn ten times, refilling the reservoir as necessary . Check all joints
are free from leaks.
9. Replace the reservoir filter , filler cap and cover .
Check for leaks
Ensure all hydraulic joints are secure, then turn
1.
the wheel hard to port.
With the port lines at maximum pressure, check
2.
the port lines for leaks, paying particular
attention to the joints. Repeat steps 1 & 2 with
the wheel to starboard.
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Check the autopilot steering sense
Manually center the engine(s), then pr ess the auto key so the SmartPilot is in Auto mode .
Check that the display shows AUT O .
CAUTION: Be ready to press standby if the outboar d moves hard over .
1. Press the +10 key once.
Steering sense
x 1
2. Check that the outboard moves to starboard a few degrees and then stops .
• if the outboard drives hard over, immediately press standby to prevent further outboard movement
3. If the outboard moves to port or the outboard drives hard over:
• press standby
• turn off the power
• reverse the motor wires connected to the SmartPilot computer
• switch on the power and re-check
If the outboard overshoots and has to drive back or starts to hunt back and forth, you will need
to increase the rudder damping value in the Dealer Calibration settings, see
page 41
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Bleed the hydraulic lines (with autopilot)
1. Manually center the engine(s), then press the auto k ey so the SmartPilot is in Auto mode.
Check that the display shows AUT O .
2. Press the +10 key five times and check that the outboard is hard over starboard.
3. T o bleed any remainin g air from the system, attach a transparent hose to the manual
bleed valve on the port side steering ram. Route this hose back to the oil reservoir and
open the bleed valve. Once any air bubbles have cleared, close the bleed valve
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3, pressing the -10 k ey five times and check that the outboard is hard
over to port.
5. Press standby and confirm that helm steering operates smoothly from lock to lock.
While at full lock, visually check all joints are leak free and hoses are secure from damage.
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Seatrial calibration
When you have completed the dockside calibration, you m ust complete SmartPilot set up by
taking the boat on a short seatrial to:
1. Calibrate the compass:
• complete the automatic dev iation correction (swing the compass)
• align the compass heading
• adjust heading alignment
2. Adjust the SmartPilot steering settings using AutoLearn.
Seatrial safety
CAUTION: EMC conformance
Always check the installation before going to sea to
make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions ,
engine starting etc.
Y ou can return to manual steering at any time during the seatrial by pressing the standby key
for 2 seconds.
Y ou should only perform the initial seatrial:
• when you have successfully completed the dockside calibration
• in conditions of light wind and calm wat er , so you can assess SmartPilot performance
without the influence of strong winds or large waves
• in waters that are clear of any obstructions , so the boat has plenty of clear space to
maneuver
Note:
Before you start your seatrial, make sure you have switched on any ancillary equip ment – such
as a GPS (providing course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG) and latitu de (LAT) data) or a
speed log (providing speed through the water). This inform ation will help the SmartPilot achieve best
performance.
Calibrating the compass
Deviating magnetic fields can cause significant compass errors on your boat. The correction
procedure reduces these errors to a few degrees, so you MUST perform this procedure as the
first item in your initial seatrial. The SmartPilot will then automatically correct the compass.
CAUTION: Failure to complete the deviation corr ection will impair your
SmartPilot’s performance on some compass headings.
The deviation correct ion procedure (commonly called “swinging the compass”) involves
turning your boat in slow circles so the SmartPilot can determine the deviation and calculate
any correction required. Y ou mu st carry out this procedure in calm conditions and preferably
on flat water .
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Automatic compass deviation correction
1. With the SmartPilot controller pilot in STANDBY mode, enter Seatrial Calibration mode:
• press and hold standby for two seconds to enter Calibration mode
• when you see the DISPLAY CAL screen, press disp until you see the SEA TRIAL CAL screen
• press auto to enter Seatrial Calibr ation
Swinging the compass - step 1
2 sec
x2
2. T he first page in Seatrial Cali bration should be the SWING COMP ASS page . If this is not
the case, use the disp k ey to page through the Seatrial Ca libration items until you see
SWING COMPASS .
Swinging the compass - step 2
Start turning boat
(see below)
Turn boat in slow circles so:
• boat's speed stays below 2 knots
• each circle takes at least 2 minutes
Minimum of
2 circles
Keep turning the boat until
you see the DEVIATION screen
3. When you are ready to start, press +1 to select SWING COMP ASS ON.
The controller will display TURN BOA T indicating the start of the calibration process .
4. Start turning t he boat in slow circles (with the bo at’s speed belo w 2 knots). Y ou will need
to complete at least two circle s, taking at least 2 minutes to complete each 360°:
Autopilot heading
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• the display will show a TOO FAST message if you turn the boat too quickly for the
SmartPilot computer to correct the compass. Apply less helm to turn in a larger
circle
Note:
If necessary, you can quit the correction process by pressing the standby or disp. If you then want
to repeat the deviation correction, return to the SWING COMPASS screen.
5. Continue slowly turning the boat until the controller beeps and displays the DEVIATION
screen. This indicates that the SmartPilot has completed the deviation correction.
Note:
This screen shows the maximum deviation encountered over 360° (n ot as an east/west value).
If the deviation figure exceeds 15° or the display shows no deviation value, the compass is
being affected by ferrous objects on your boat. You should move the compass to a better
location. Higher deviation figures are acceptable on steel boats.
Aligning the compass heading
Depending upon the orientation of the compass, the heading will require adjusting, if facing
Aft, it could be 180
o
out.
1. Once the deviation is displayed, press disp to move to the Heading Alignment page
(ALIGN HDG).
2. Manually steer the boa t on a steady course at a speed which enables yo u to hold that
course.
3. If you have a GPS connected to your SmartPilot:
• increase the boat speed to more than 3 knots
•press auto: the SmartPilot will then set the heading to agree with the COG (course
over ground) heading received from the GPS
• as many factors can cause a difference between headin g and COG (such as tides and
leeway affecting the boat) you must then fine-tune the heading alignment so it
matches the boat’s steering compass or a known transit bearing
4. Use -1, +1, -10 and +10 k eys to adjust the displayed heading until it matches boat’s
steering compass or a known transit bearing.
5. Press and hold standby for 2 seconds to exit Seatrial Calibration and save the new compass settings.
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Align the autopilot heading
Coarse adjustment: If COG is available from GPS, press to set autopilot heading to
a
b
Fine adjustment: If COG is not available (or after setting heading to COG),
align autopilot heading manually:
COG value, then fine tune manually (see below).
Autopilot heading
or
Steering compass
=
or
Adjust the autopilot heading so it shows the same value as the boat's steering compass
Save changes
2 sec
To:
• save deviation correction
• save heading alignment
• return to STANDBY mode
Adjusting the heading alignment
After completing the initial compass calibration, you can make further adjustments to the
alignment without having to swing the compass again.
Although the compass calibration removes most of the alignment error, small errors (a few
degrees) will probably remain .
Ideally , you should check the h eading reading against a num ber of known headings , plot a
deviation curve, and determine the heading alignment value that will give the lowest average
alignment error . Y ou can then enter this v alue on the Heading Alignment screen, as described
above.
Known
heading
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If the average heading error is more than 5°, you should perform the compass deviation
correction procedure again, circling more slowly and in more favorable conditions.
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AutoLearn procedure
The next stage of the seatrial is to set key parameters that affect the SmartPilot’s steering
characteristics.
• using AutoLearn: S1G Verado systems use AutoLearn – a self-learning cal ibration feature that automatically adjusts rudder gain, counter rudder and AutoTrim to suit your boat
Autolearn procedure
WARNING:
The Autolearn process takes your boat through a series of zig-zag
maneuvers, so a significant amount of CLEAR SPACE is required in
front of your boat. Do NOT start Autolearn unless this space is
available.
Wind
1 minute
of clear sea space
At least 0.04 nm (100 m)
At least 0.25 nm (500 m) of clear sea space
(approximately)
1. Access the A UTOLEARN scr een in Seatrial Calibration:
• from Standby mode , press standby for 2 seconds , then disp twice to see the SEAT-
RIAL CAL screen
• then press auto to enter Seatrial Calibration, and disp 4 times until you see the
AUT OLEARN page
2. Prepare to start the AutoLearn:
• steer straight ahead (engine(s) centered), and set the boat’s speed to just ‘on the
plane’, at a comfortable cruising speed (approximately 20 Knots)
• if conditions are not calm, head into the wind and waves
3. When you are ready to pr oceed, press +1.
4. The screen will then show the CLEAR TO MANEUVER message. If it is safe to continue,
press auto to start the AutoLearn maneuvers:
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• the boat will start a series of zig-zag tur ns and the display will show LEARNING with a
number to indicate the current AutoLearn stage
• this number will increase as AutoLearn progresses
• typically, the AutoLearn will be complete within 7 to 27 steps (depending on boat
characteristics and sea conditions)
Note:
If you need to cancel the AutoLearn, press the standby or disp key.
Start Autolearn
2 sec
Start the AutoLearn
To prepare for the AutoLearn:
• steer straight ahead at cruising speed
(planing boats – just on the plane)
• head into wind and waves
x4
x2
Check you have
sufficient clear sea space
before proceeding
AutoLearn
in progress
5. When the SmartPilot has finished learning, the controller will beep and will display either
LRN PA SS or LRN F AIL:
• LRN PASS = AutoLearn completed successfully
• LRN FAIL = AutoLearn was not successful and should be repeated again. A failure
code will also be displayed:
1 = AutoLearn has not been carried out
2 = AutoLearn failed, due to manual interruption
4 = AutoLearn failed, probably due to drive or compass failure
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6. Press and hold the standby k ey for two seconds to store the new settings.
Y our SmartPilot is now fully calibrated and ready for use . Please refer to the
SmartPilot Operating Guide for full details.
After 10 hours operation, recheck the hydraulic system for signs of oil leakage.
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SmartPilot settings
This chapter explains all the calibration settings you can adjust on the SmartPilot S1G course
computer . Y o u will have adjusted many of th ese settings when commissioning the system,
and they should not require further adjustment.
Calibration basics
The Calibration mode has four calibration groups:
Display Calibration (DISPLA Y CAL)
The items i n Display Calibration affect the individual controller. They a re stored in the
controller and do not affect any other controllers co nnected through SeaT alk.
Y ou can adjust the Display Calibration settings as often as necessary – for example, to add or
change information displayed on data pages.
User Calibration (USER CAL)
The items in User Calibration vary according to the Vessel T ype you have selected in Dealer
Calibration.
Y ou will probably need to access User Calibration on a fairly regular basis to adjust SmartPilot
settings in response to changing con ditions.Det ails on User Calibration can be f ound in the
SmartPilot Controller Operation Manual.
Seatrial Calibration (SEA TRIAL CAL)
The Seatrial Calibration group is specifically designed for use during the initial seatrial (see
page 41
for full details).
Y ou should not need to access Seatrial Ca libration during normal operatio n.
Dealer Calibration (DEALER CAL)
The Dealer Calibration group includes items that have a significant impact on operation and
can affect your boat’s safety.
After you have completed the initial installation and seatrial, you should not normally need to
alter the Dealer Calibration values. The items in Dealer Calibration vary according to the
Vessel T ype you have selected.
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Accessing the calibration modes
Calibration modes
Accessing
Calibration Modes
Calibration
Modes
2 seconds
2 seconds
(saves changes)
to enter display
calibration mode
to enter user
calibration mode
to enter seatrial
calibration mode
CAL ?
+
to enter dealer
calibration mode
Y ou can only access the calibration modes from Standby:
1. With the SmartPilot in Standby mode, press and hold the st and b y key for 2 seconds. The
display will change to show DISPLAY CAL.
2. Press the disp k ey to scroll through the 4 calibration groupings:
• Display Calibration (DISPLAY CAL)
• User Calibration (USER CAL)
• Seatrial Calibration (SEATRIAL CAL)
• Dealer Calibration (DEALER CAL)
Note:
You can go backwards through the groups by pressing and hol ding the disp key for one second.
3. When you reach the Calibration group you want to access , press auto to enter that group.
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Note:
To prevent accidental access, we have made entry to Dealer Calibration more difficult than the
other groups. After pressing auto, the display will show CAL ?. When you see this, press the -1 and +1
keys together to enter Dealer Calibration.
4. When you have entered one of the Calibration groupings, press disp key to scroll down
through the items within that grouping.
Note:
You can go backwards through the list by pressing and holding the disp key for one second.
5. When you reach an item you wish to adjust, use the -1, +1, -10 and +10 keys to change
the value.
6. If you then w ant to adjust settings in another Calibration group, press standby and then
repeat steps 2 to 5 as necessary .
7. When you have made al l the changes you want to m ake , press and hold standby for two
seconds to exit Calibration mode an d save changes.
Display calibration screens
Display bar selection
This screen allows you to select what information is displayed at the bottom of the SmartPilot
display .
Options
RUDD BAR (Default) Rudder position bar. It uses the bar graph to show the true rud-
der angle. Requires rudder position sens or for accurate rudder
information.
The V erado system does not require a rudder position sensor.
Rudder position is sensed electronically and indicated on the
controller display only when the controller is in Auto mo de.
STEER BAR This setting uses the bar graph to indicate different information
in different operating modes:
STANDBY : No rudder display (V erado)
AUT O: heading error bar (in 2° increments)
TRACK: cross track error (XTE) bar (in 0.02 nm increments)
WIND VANE: wind angle error bar (in 2° increments)
BAR OFF No bar is displayed
Heading selection
This screen allows you to display any heading as either a magnetic or true value. During
normal SmartPilot operation the screen will indicate MAG for magnetic headings and TRUE
for true headings.
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Options
HDG MAG Magnetic heading
HDG TRUE T rue heading.
Data pages
ST6002 display controllers have 7 user-configurable pages, ST7001 and ST8001 have 15. The
following screens allow you to modi fy the settings for the data pa ges. T hese define the
SeaTalk/NMEA data pages that will be available during normal operation (see
Controller Operating Guide
). Each data page setup screen initially shows the title DAT A PA GE
SmartPilot
and the page number . After 1 second, the text changes to the title of the data set for that page .
The default settings are:
Data Page Default Setting
1 XTE (Cross T rack Error)
2 BTW* (Bearing to Waypoint)
3 DTW* (Distance to Waypoint)
4 RESPONSE
Remaining pages NOT USED (T hese pages are not displayed when you scroll
through the data pages during normal operation)
Note:
It is good practice to keep the
overboard
(MOB)
message, these data pages will show the bearing and distance to th e
BTW
and
DTW
pages for display. If your SmartPilot receives a man
MOB
T o change the data displayed on a data page:
• Press disp to mov e to the appropriate da ta page setup screen.
•Use the -1 and +1 keys or the rotary control to scroll forwards or backwards
through the available data pages (see the following table).
• Then press disp to move to the next data page you w ant to change, or press and hold
standby for 2 seconds to save changes.
Available Data Pages Displayed as
Speed Knots SPEED KTS
Log LOG XXXX.X
Trip TRIP XXX.X
Average Speed, Knots AV. SPD KTS
Wind Direction e.g. WIND PORT
location.
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Available Data Pages Displayed as
Wind Speed WIND KTS
Depth Metres* DEPTH M
Depth Feet* DEPTH FT
Depth Fathoms* DEPTH FA
Heading HEADING
Water T emperature , Degrees C* WATER °C
Water T emperature , Degrees F* WA TER °F
Course Over Ground COG
Speed Over Ground, Knots SOG KTS
Cross T rack Error XTE
Distance to Waypoint DTW
Bearing to Waypoint BTW
Rudder Gain RUD D GAIN
Response RESPONSE
Watch WATCH - used to control the W atch timer
Universal Time Coordinated UTC
NOT USED Page not displayed
(Any data page set to NO T USED is not displayed
when you scroll through the data pages during
normal operation)
Note:
There are 3 depth pages (meters, feet and fathoms) and 2 water temperature pages (°C and °F).
The SmartPilot will display the water temperature or depth data in th e units defined by data page you
select.
User calibration
The User Calibration group includes settings that you may need to adjust on a regular basis
due to changing conditions. T he User Calibration options (AUT O T ACK, GYBE ST OP, WIND
TYPE, WIND TRIM and RESPONSE) are also available via Dealer Calibration. The
Controller Operating Guide
contains specific User Calibration instructions.
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Seatrial calibration
The Seatrial Cali bration group has been designed specifically for use during the initial seatrial
when commissioning your SmartPilot.
CAUTION: Y ou should not need to access Seatrial Calibration to adjust
settings during normal operation.
Dealer calibration
The Dealer Calibration group includes items that have a significant impact on SmartPilot
operation and can affect your boat’ s safety. Once you ha ve commissioned the SmartPilot, you
should not normally need to alter the Dealer Calibration values.
Accessing Dealer Calibration
T o prevent accidental access, we have made entry to Dealer Calibration more difficult than the
other calibration groups:
T o access Dealer Calibration:
ST6002 Controllers
• press and ho ld the standby key for two seconds to enter the Calibration mode
• when the screen shows DISPLAY CAL, press the disp key until you see the
DEALER CAL screen
• press the auto k ey: the display will change to CAL ?
• press -1 and +1 together to enter Dealer Calibration mode
Dealer calibration screens and settings
The items in Dealer Calibration vary according to the vessel type you have selected.
SeaT rial calibration lock
This screen controls whether it is possible to access Seatrial Calibration.
Options
CAL LOCK OFF Calibration lock off – Seatrial calibration can be accessed
(default)
CAL LOCK ON Calibration lock on – Seatrial calibration cannot be
accessed
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Vessel type
Vessel type should be set when commissioning the Smar tPilot.
Options
DISPLACE Power-driven boats which do not plane
(Typically below 15 kts top speed)
SEMI DISPLACE Faster power-driven boats which do not plane
(Typically 15-20 kts top speed)
PLANING Planing boats with inboa rd engine(s) and shaft drives
(NOT boats with outdrives )
STERN DRV Boats with outdrives or outboard engines (Verado)
WORK BOAT Comm ercial tugs, fishing vessels, etc.
SAIL BOAT Sailing boat
Note:
When you select the vessel type, the SmartPilot will set appropriate defaults for several other cal-
ibration settings. Refer to the table on page 49 for default values.
Drive type
The drive type setting controls how the SmartPilot drives the steering system. T he drive type
should be set when commissioning the SmartPilot.
Drive Drive Type Setting
Drive Type 3
•Linear
•Rotary
Typically found on yachts
• I/O (stern)
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Found on P owerboats
Drive Type 4 (V erado)
• Hydraulic reversing pump (Type 1
pump)
Used on yachts and powerboats with
hydraulic steering including V erado
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Align rudder (n/a Ver ado)
Use this setting to calibrate the rudder bar display. T his is usually set as part of the
commissioning process. This screen also appears in the Seatrial Calibration grouping.
Screen Text Range
ALIGN RUDDER S1 Systems: -9° to +9° in 1° steps
Rudder limit (n/a Verado)
Use the rudder limit screen to set the limits of the rudder con trol just inside the mechanica l
end stops. T his will avoi d putting the steering system under unnecessary load. Y ou should
adjust this setting when commissioning the SmartPilot.
Screen Text Range
RUDDER LIMIT 10° to 40° in 1° steps
Rudder gain
Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the SmartPilot will apply to correct course errors.
The higher the setting the more rudder will be applied.
The default ru dder gain is set during th e initial seatrial:
• S1G systems will adjust the rudder gain automatically during AutoLearn
Y ou can mak e temporary changes to this rudder gain v alue during normal operation (see
SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide
Screen Text Range
).
RUDD GAIN 1 to 9
Counter rudder
Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the SmartPilot applies to try to prevent the boat from
yawing off course. Higher counter rudder settings re sult in more rudder being appl ied.
The default counter rudder gain is set during the initial seatrial:
• S1G systems will adjust the counter rudder setting automatically during AutoLearn
Screen Text Range
COUNT RUD 1 to 9
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Rudder damping
Adjust the rudder damping v alue if the Smar tPilot ‘hunts’ when trying to position the rudder.
Increasing the rudder damping value reduces hunting. Increase the damping one level at a
time until the autopilot stops hunting, and always use the lowest acceptable value
Screen Text Range
RUDD DAMP 1 to 9
AutoTrim
The AutoT rim setting determines the rate at which the SmartPilot applies ‘standing helm’ to
correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loads on the sails or superstructure .
The default Au toT rim is set during commissi oning:
• S1G systems will adjust the AutoTrim setting automatically during the AutoLearn
If you need to change the setting, i ncrease the AutoT rim one level at a time and use the
lowest acceptable value:
• decrease the AutoTrim level if the SmartPilot gives unstable course keeping or excessive drive activity with a change in the heel angle
• increase the AutoT rim level if the SmartPilot reacts slowly to a heading change due to
a change in the heel angle
• if the AutoTrim level is too high, the boat will be less stable and snak e around the
desired course
Note:
S1G systems have a ‘FastTrim’ feature within AutoTrim. Select
rim as well as AutoTrim.
AUTO TRIM OFF
to turn off FastT-
Setting Effect
AUTO TRIM OFF No trim correction
AUTO TRIM 1 Slow trim correction
AUTO TRIM 2 Medium trim correction
AUTO TRIM 3 Rapid trim correction
AUTO TRIM 4 Very rapid trim correction
Response level
This sets the default SmartPilot response level setting. T he response level controls the
relationship between course keepi ng accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity . Y ou can
make temporary changes to response during normal operation (see
Operating Guide
).
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Screen Text Options
RESPONSE Range = 1 to 9
level 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity . T his conserves power , but may compromise short-term coursekeeping accuracy
levels 4 to 6 should give good course k eeping with crisp,
well controlled turns under normal operating condit ions
level 9 gives the tightest course k eeping and greatest
rudder activity (and power consumption). T his can lead to
a rough passage in open waters as the SmartPil ot may
‘fight’ the sea.
Tu rn rate limit
This limits your boat’s rate of turn under SmartPilot control.
Screen Text Range
TURN RATE 1° to 30° per second in 1° steps
Off course warning angle
This screen determines the angle used by the OFF COURSE warning (see
Operating Guide
). The OFF COURSE warning operates if the pilot strays off course by more
than the specified angle for more than 20 seconds.
SmartPilot Controller
Screen Text Range
OFF COURSE 15° to 40° in 1° steps
Off course warning
Locked heading
Boat heading
15˚ minimum
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Joystick mode (PWR STEER)
If you have a joystick connected to your SmartPilot, use this screen to select the required
joystick mode of operation. For detailed operating information, refer to the guide supplied
with the joystick
Options
OFF Joystick off
1 1 = Proportional power steer
Proportional power steer applies rudder in proportion to
joystick movement – the further the joystick is held over ,
the greater the applied rudder .
2 2 = Bang-bang power steer
Bang-bang power steer applies continuous rudder in the
direction of the lever movement – to improve control, the
speed of rudder movement changes with the angle of the
lever . For maximum speed, pus h the lever hard over . If you
return the lever to the center position, the rudder will
remain in its current position.
AutoRelease (I/O drives only , n/a Ver ado)
Only available if vessel type = STERNDRV .
AutoRelease provides emergency manual over-ride in situations when you need to avoid an
obstacle at the last moment. If the vessel type is set to STERN DRV (I/O or stern drive), you will
see the AutoRelease screen (AUT O RELSE) set to ON as a default.
Screen Text Range
AUTO RELEASE ON = AutoRelease on
OFF = AutoRelease off (default)
Cruise speed
Set the cruise speed to the boat’s typical cruising speed. If both the boat’s speed through the
water and speed over ground are unavailable via SeaT alk or NMEA, the SmartPilot will use
this default cruise speed when calculating course changes.
Note:
The cruise speed when the boat is just “on the plane”.
Screen Text Range
CRUISE SP 4 to 60 knots
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AutoAdapt
The AutoAdapt feature allows the SmartPilot to compensate for heading errors at higher
latitudes, which are caused by the increasing dip of the earth’s magnetic field. T he increased
dip has the effect of amplifying rudder response on northerly headings in the northern
hemisphere, and on southerly headings in the southern hemisphere.
AutoAdapt
North
without
North
with
compensation
Options
compensation
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AUT OADAPT OFF AutoAdapt off
AUT OADAPT nth (default) AutoAdapt compensation on – Northern hemisphere
AUT OADAPT Sth AutoAdapt compensation on – Southern hemisphere
If you set AUT OAD APT to nth or Sth, you then need to enter your current latitude in the next
screen (LATITUDE). If you have a GPS connected, the SmartPilot will take latitude information
from the GPS.
Latitude
The SmartPilot only displays this screen if you have set A UT OADAPT to nth or Sth. Use the 1,+1, -10 and +10 keys to set the v alue to your boat’s current latitude , to the nearest degree.
If valid latitude data is available via SeaT alk or NMEA, the SmartPilot will use this data instead
of the calibration value.
Screen Text Range
LATITUDE 0° to 80° in 1° steps
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System reset
WARNING: Do NOT use this feature unless advised to do so by a
Raymarine dealer . If you complete a reset you will lose
ALL SmartPilot calibration settings. Y ou will then need
to repeat the SmartPilot commissioning process .
Selecting System reset will reset all of the calibration values:
• all of the settings in User Calibration, Seatrial Calibration and Dealer Calibration will
return to the factory default valu es
• the settings in Display Calibration will not change, as these are stored in each individual
controller
T o reset the system:
1. Select the System reset (RESET) screen in Dealer Calibration.
2. Press the +1 key.
3. T he screen will then show an ARE YOU SURE message:
•press the +1 key again to select ‘YES’ and reset the SmartPilot
• alternatively, press the disp key to cancel
4. Y ou will then see the CAL LOCK screen:
•press standby for 2 seconds to save the new default settings, then turn the SmartPi-
lot computer power off and back on
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Dealer calibration defaults
Vessel type
Calibration Lock OFF OFF OFF , ON
Vessel Type 0 STERN
Drive Type: 3 4 3, 4 (Verado), 5
Rudder Alignment 0 0 -9 to +9 (n/a Verado)
Rudder Limit 30 20 10 to 40 (n/a Verado)
Rudder Gain 4 4 1 to 9 (set during autolearn)
Counter Rudder 4 5 1 to 9 (set during autolearn)
Rudder Damping 2 2 1 to 9
AutoTrim 2 3 0 to 4 (set during autolearn)
Response: Gyro 5 5 1 to 9
T urn Rate Limit 5 5 1 to 30
Off Course Angle 20 20 15 to 40
Power Steer
(Joystick)
AutoRelease OFF OFF OFF, ON (n/a Verado)
AutoT ack Angle 100 40 to 125 (n/a Verado)
Gybe Inhibit ON OFF , ON (n/a Verado)
Wind Type APP APPARENT, TRUE (n/a Verado)
Wind Trim 5 1 to 9 (n/a Verado)
Cruise Speed 8 20 4 to 60
AutoAdapt nth nth OFF, nth, Sth
Latitude 0 0 0 to 80
Variation 0 0 -30 to +30
Autopilot Reset OFF OFF OFF , ON
Factory
Default
Stern
Drive
Verado
DISPLACE, SEMI DISPLACE, PLANING ,
DRV
OFF OFF , 1, 2
STERN DRV , WORK BO AT, SAIL BOA T
Options
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Fault finding & maintenance
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.
This chapter pro vides information about identifying pr oblems, interpr eting alarm messages ,
maintaining your SmartPilot and obtaining product support.
If a fault occurs with your SmartPilot, 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.
Fault finding
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION
Display is blank No power – check the power and SeaTalk fuses on the
computer , then check main fuse/circuit break er .
Data page display shows stationary dashes
Display shows rotating dashes Compass calibratio n in progress
Displayed compass heading
does not agree with the boat’s
compass
No display bar on the display Rudder bar switched off in Display Calibration –
Boat turns slowly and takes a
long time to come onto course
Boat overshoots when turning
onto a new course
The SmartPilot ‘hunts’ when
trying to position the rudder
You ca nnot enter Seatrial Calibration
The SmartPilot will not ‘talk’
to other SeaTalk instruments
The control unit is not receivi ng necessary data from
other instruments – check cabling.
Y ou have not calibrated the compass . Carry out the
deviation and alignment procedures
select RUDD BAR or STEER BAR
Rudder gain too low . Complete AutoLearn or increase
gain setting.
Rudder gain too high. Complete AutoLearn or
decrease gain setting.
Adjust the RUDD DAMP setting (see
Increase the damping one level at a time until the
autopilot stops hunting, and always use the lowest
acceptable value
Seatrial calibration lock is on – turn off the calibration
protection feature in Dealer Calibration
Cabling problem – make sure all th e cables are connected properly .
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION
Position information not
received
When holding a constant
course in STANDBY mode, the
heading continuously changes
Navigator not transmitting the correct position data.
Check navigator and cabling to the SmartPilot
The Autopilot is connected to a Raymarine Pathfinder
unit with the “Bridge NMEA Heading” option
switched on. Disable this feature on the Pathfinder
unit.
SmartPilot alarm messages
When the SmartPilot 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 SmartPilot will raise more than one alarm. When you have dealt
with the first alarm, it will display the next alarm.
ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CA USE and SOLUTION
CURRENT LIMIT Serious drive failure – the drive is taking too much current due to
short-circuit or jamming. Check the drive unit.
LOW BATT Supply voltage has dropped below acceptable limits.
T o respond to a Low Battery alarm:
• press standby to clear the alarm and return to hand steering
• start the engine to recharge the battery
LRN FAIL 1, 2 or 4 AutoLearn not completed successfully.
Failure codes:
1 = AutoLearn has not been carried out (default setting)
2 = AutoLearn failed, usually due to manual interruption
4 = AutoLearn failed, probably due to drive or compass failure
Repeat the AutoLearn procedure.
MOT POW SWAPPED Motor cables are connected to power terminals (and power cabl es
are connected to motor terminals) at the computer . T urn off po wer
and swap over connections.
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ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLU TION
NO DAT A Caused by any of the following situations:
• the compass is not connected
• the autopilot is in Wind Va ne mode and it has not received wind
angle data for 30 seconds
• the autopilot is in T rack mode and:
• the autopilot is not receiving SeaT alk navigation data, or
• the position sensor is receiving a low strength signal – this will
clear when the signal improves
Check the connections to the compass and/or navigator .
Note: The autopilot stops adj usting the heading as soon as it loses
data.
NO PILOT T he controller is not receiving data from the Smar tPilot computer .
RG FAIL GyroPlus yaw sensor has failed. Call a Raymarine service agent.
SEAT ALK and F AIL 1 or 2
STLK FAIL The control unit cannot transmit data to the SeaT alk system. Mak e
Check connections and check the SmartPilot computer is switched
on.
SeaT alk data problem on one of the SeaT alk lines – check connections.
sure all SeaT alk cables are connected properly .
Maintenance
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.
EMC, servicing and safety guidelines
• Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. T hey will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect
performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any Raymarine product.
• Some products generate high voltages: never handle the cables/connectors when power
is being supplied to the equi pment.
• When powered up , all electrical equip ment produces electromagn etic fields . These can
cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to i nteract with one another, with a conse
quent adverse effect on operation. In order to minimize these effects and enable you to
get the best possible performance from your Raymarine equipment, guidelines are given
in the installation instructions, to enable you to ensure minimum interaction between dif
ferent items of equipment, i.e. ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
• Always report EMC-related problems to your nearest Raymarine dealer . We use such
information to improve our quality standards.
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• In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected
by external influences. In general this will not damage the equipment but it can lead to
spurious resetting action, or momentarily may result in faulty operation.
Product support
Raymarine products are suppor ted by a worldwide network of distributors and Authoriz ed
Service Representatives. If you encounter any difficulties with this product, please contact
either your national distributor , or your service representative, or the Raymarine Technical
Services Call Center . Refer to the back cover for contact details.
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Specifications
System
Approved by: FCC (USA), CE (Europe), IC (Canada)
SmartPilot pump
Model: M81120 - Type 1Hydraulic Pump 12 V dc
Ram compatibility single, double ended
Ram capacity
Maximum stall pressure 50 bar (750 psi)
Peak flow rate (no load)
(min-max) 80 - 230 cc (4.9 - 14 in3)
1000 cc/min (67in3/min)
Dimensions: (l x w x h) 6.9 in (175 mm) x 4.1 in (105 mm) x 3.5 in (90 mm)
Course computer
Model: S1G
Voltage: 10 V dc to 16 V dc (12 V dc nominal)
Current consumption: 4 A nominal, with pump running
Internal fuse protection:
Power: 15A automotive blade type
SeaTalk: 2 A automotive blade type
External protection: 25 A fuse or 20 A circuit breaker
Dimensions: (w x h x d) 9.6 in (237 mm) x 6.7 in (170 mm) x 2.2 in (55 mm)
Data In/Out: SeaT alk, NMEA 0183
Display
Model ST6002
Voltage: 10 V dc to 16 V dc (12 V dc nominal via SeaT alk)
Current consumption: 60 mA (in standby), <200 mA (operati ng)
Hydraulic fittings
Pump connections: ¼ BSP (British Standard Pipe)
Hose connections:
9
/
UNF (Unified Fine)
16
Hydraulic fluid
Recommended Type: 0W-30 Full Synthetic Power Steering Fluid
Mercury part No. 92-858002K01
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Special tools
In order to prime and bl eed the hydraulic circuit the Mercury hydraulic pump must be running.
T o run the hydraulic pump without starting th e engine, a Mercury “P ower steering Primer
Module” service tool must be tempo rarily installed.
Description Mercury part number
Power Steering Primer Module 91-895040K01
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Raymarine World Wide Warranty I
Raymarine World Wide W arranty
Raymarine Inc.
APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS SOLD THROUGH OFFICIAL RA YMARINE INC. DEALERS , DISTRIBUT ORS AND BOA T
BUILDERS WITHIN THE AMERICAS AND CARIBBEAN.
Limited warranty
Subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth in this U.S . Limited W arranty (hereinafter the ‘Warranty’),
Raymarine warrants that its products, when properly installed and used, will be free f rom defects in material and
workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months (with respect to VHF radios, a period of thirty-six (36) months),
from the date of first purchase (the ‘Warranty Period’).
For the purposes of this warranty , ‘date of first purchase’ means the date that the product was purchased by the first
retail customer; or in the case of a product installed on a new vessel by a certified Raymarine original equi pment
manufacturer (a ‘Raymarine OEM’), the date that such vessel was purchased by the first retail customer .
Raymarine will, at its sole option, repair or replace any defective products or components returned during the
Warranty Period in accordance with the terms , conditions and limitations set forth below . Such repairs or
replacement will be the sole remedy of the customer under this Warranty .
Obtaining Warranty Service
Standard Warranty Service
To qualify for standard w arranty service the product must be returned to a Raymarine-certified service agent, or
directly to Raymarine in person, or by mail (i) within the Warranty P eriod, and (ii) within thirty (30) days of the alleged
product failure.Any products returned by mail must be securely packaged and sent pre-paid and insured to
Raymarine or to a Raymarine-certified service agent. All products, whether returned in person or by mail, must be
accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt, to be eligible for standard warranty service.
A list of Raymarine-certified service agents is available from Raymarine Technical Support or at
www.raymarine.com
‘On Board’ Warranty Service
For any Raymarine product or system that (i) has been installed on your vessel by a Raymarine-certified service agent
or by a Raymarine OEM, and (ii) has a MSRP equal to or greater than US D $2,500, you are eligible to receive warranty
service by a Raymarine certified service agent on-board your vessel (‘On Board Warranty Service’) for a period of 12
months from the date of first purchase of such product or system, or the date of first purchase of the vessel on which
such product or system has been installed (the ‘On Board Warranty P eriod’). In order to obtain On Board Warranty
Service eligible customers MUST:
• (i) within the On Board Warranty Period, and (ii) within thirty (30) days from the date of the alleged failure
giving rise to the warranty claim for which you are requesting On Board Warranty Service, contact a local
Raymarine-certified service agent and request On Board Warranty Service.
• Present to the Raymarine-certified service agent a copy of the original sales receipt for the product,
together with proof of the date of installation of the product by a Raymarine-certified service agent. The
service agent may at its sole option, accept or deny such proof of purchase and proof of installation as suf
ficient to qualify you for On Board Warranty Service.
Costs associated with travel, mileage, taxi fares, launch or docking fees , aircraft or vehicle rental, meals, customs ,
shipping, communication charges, and service agent travel costs are specifically excluded from coverage under this
Warranty and are your responsibility . In addition, this Warranty does not cover fees associated with hauling,
shipping or towing your vessel to a Raymarine-certified agent.
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II
Upon the expiration of the On Board Warranty Period, you are still eligible to receive standard warranty service for the
remaining term of the Warranty Period, but will not be eligible f or continued On Board Warranty Service .
Limitations and Exclusions
In addition to any other limitations and exclusions set forth herein, Raymarine is not responsible for , and this
Warranty does not cover:
• failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, unauthorized alteration or repair , improper installation (whether or
not by a Raymarine-certified service agent), shipping damage or corrosion;
• Costs associated with routine system checkouts, alignment/calibration, seatrials or commissioning;
• repair or replacement of consumable items, including, without limitation, fuses, batteries , drive belts, radar
mixer diodes, snap-in impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings and impeller shafts;
• costs associated with overtime or premium labor costs;
• differences in material, coloring or size that may exist between actual products and the pictures or descriptions of such products in our advertising, advertising literature or on the Internet;
• products purchased by a customer from a United States dealer via the Internet if such products were not
delivered and installed within the United States; or
• the replacement of missing components from the package of any product purchased through an online
auction site.
Other conditions
This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish th e original proof of purchase to Raymarine or , in the case
of On Board Warranty Service, to a Raymarine-certified service agent. This W arranty is void if the label bearing the
serial number has been removed or defaced.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH ST A TE AND FEDERAL LAW , THE FOREGOING W ARRANTY IS
RAYMARINE’S SOLE W ARRANTY AND IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO NEW PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE
UNITED STA TES OF AMERICA. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WRITTEN
WARRANTY , WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE.
THE LIABILITY OF RA YMARINE TO A CUST OMER UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT,
TORT, BREACH OF ST ATUTOR Y DUTY OR O THERWISE SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TEN (10)
TIMES THE MANUFACTU RER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE T O SUCH LIABILITY AND
IN NO EVENT SHALL RAYMARINE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES .
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITA TION OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMIT ATIONS OR EXCLU SIONS MA Y NO T APPL Y T O Y OU. THIS WA RRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS , WHICH V AR Y FROM JURISDICTION TO
JURISDICTION.
This Warranty supersedes and replaces all previous W arranties.
January 2005
Raymarine World Wide Warranty III
Raymarine UK Ltd.
APPLICABLE TO PRODUCT SOLD THROUGH OFFICIAL RA YMARINE UK L TD . DEALERS , DISTRIBUT ORS AND BOA T
BUILDERS WITHIN EUROPE, THE MIDDLE AND FAR EAST , AFRICA AND A USTRALASIA.
Limited Warranty
The Raymarine warranty terms and conditions as described below do not affect the customers legal rig hts and
complies with EU Directive 1999/44/EC.
In order to ensure that the product continues to operate efficiently and reliably, we recommend that, before using the
product, the customer carefully reads the Owner’s Handbook and follows the advice on the safe and correct
operation and use of the product. We recommend that the Raymarine product is installed by a Raymarine certified
installer . Installation by persons other than a Raymarine certified installer may invalidate the warranty .
1. Product warranty
1.1 Raymarine warrants each new product to be of good materials and workmanship. Raymarine , or its approved
agents, will repair or exchange under warranty any parts or product proven to be defective in material or
workmanship under normal use, for a period of 2 years (24 months) f rom date of sale to end user , subject to the limits
contained in this warranty document.
1.2 The Raymarine warranty covers the parts and labour associated with any warranty repair as described above,
provided that the product is returned to Raymarine or one of its approved agents.
1.3 Raymarine reserve the right to replace under warranty , not repair , certain Raymarine products subject to the
limitations below, provided that they are returned to the nearest Raymarine National Distributor . F or details of such
products refer to the internet at
2. Onboard warranty
2.1 In addition to the Product warranty cover as described above , Raymarine will, authorize onboard warranty service
by the nearest Raymarine approved service agent, subject to the maximum mileage and other limits referred to in
paragraph 4.12 below , on products, where proof of installation, or commission by Raymarine certified installers, can
be shown.
2.2 The warranty provides for onboard repair or exchange of the product, by Raymarine or its approved service
agents, for a period of 2 years (24 months), subject to the limits contained in this warranty document. In the case of a
product installed, by a Raymarine certified OEM installer, on a new boat prior to the sale of the boat to a customer , the
2-year period will begin on the date of the sale of the boat to the customer. In the case of a product installed, by a
Raymarine certified installer, on a boat already in the possession of the customer , the 2-year period will begin on the
date of the commissioning of the installed product.
2.3 Certain Raymarine products are not covered by onboard warranty unless the products are pre-registered and on
board warranty is purchased from the Raymarine certified installer. F or details of such products refer to the internet at
www.raymarine.com
2.4 The Purchaseable onboard warranty is subject to the limitations below .
www.raymarine.com
or contact your nearest Raymarine National Distributor .
or contact yo ur nearest Raymarine National Distributor .
3.Obtaining warranty service
3.1 In the event of warranty service being required, the cu stomer should contact Raymarine T echnical Support or the
nearest Raymarine approved service agent - the contact details of Raymarine Technical Support and a full list of the
names and details of worldwide service agents are available on the internet at
Owner’s Handbook.
www.raymarine.com
and in the
IV
3.2 In cases where the customer is requesting a warranty service and a Raymarine certified installer has not installed
the product; i.e. Product warranty , the affected product must be returned to the customer’ s local Raymarine approved
service agent or direct to Raymarine with:
3.2.1 proof of purchase showing the date of purchase and the name of the supplier of the product; and
3.2.2 the serial number of the affected product; or
3.2.3 a warranty card completed by the product supplier (which will contain the information required by
paragraphs 3.2.1 and 3.2.2).
Subject to the limitations below, the product will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of Raymarine or a
Raymarine Service Agent) at no further cost and promptly returned to the customer.
3.3 In cases where the customer is making a warranty claim and the product has been installed by a Raymarine
certified installer, (boat builder, installer, d ealer etc.) i.e. Onboard w arranty , the nearest Raymarine approved service
agent should be contacted and onboard service requested (which will be subject to the limits referred to in paragraph
4.12 below). Before the onboard warranty service is performed, the customer must have available:
3.3.1 proof of purchase showing the date of purchase and the name of the supplier of the product; and
3.3.2 the serial number of the affected product; or
3.3.3 proof of installation of the product by a Raymarine certified installer; or
3.3.4 a warranty card completed by the product supplier (which will contain the information required by
paragraphs 3.3.1 and 3.3.3).
3.4 In cases where onboard warranty has been purchased - as described in 2.3; the nearest Raymarine approv ed
service agent should be contacted and onboard service requested, information detailed in 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 is required.
Onboard warranty service will only be performed if the product serial number confirms that the onboard w arranty
service has been purchased and is valid.
4. Warranty limitations
4.1 Raymarine warranty policy does not apply to any product that has been subjected to accident, abuse or misuse ,
shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or non-authorized service, or products on which the serial
number has been altered, mutilated or removed.
4.2 Certain products do not carry the onboard warranty , as described in section 2 above, unless the onboard warranty
cover is purchased at the time of installation. The purchaseable onboard warranty is only av ailable on products
purchased in specific territories, for further details refer to the internet at
nearest Raymarine National Distributor.
4.3 Products purchased outside the country of installation will not be covered by onboard warranty .
4.4 Raymarine assumes no responsibility for damage incurred during installation or as a result of improper
installation.
4.5 This warranty does not cover routine system check outs, alignment/calibration, seatrials or commissioning, unless
required by replacement of part(s) in the area being aligned.
4.6 Raymarine assumes no responsibility for damage caused by or to other equipment, systems or components
occasioned by improper or unauthorized connection, or use, of the pr oduct.
4.7 Consumable items, including, but not limited to: fuses , batteries, drive belts, radar mixer diodes , snap-in impeller
carriers, impellers, impe ller bearings, and impeller shafts are specifically excluded from this warranty . A complete list
of the consumable items relating to each product can be found in the Owner’ s Handbook and/or on the internet at
www. raymarine.com
4.8 All costs associated with transducer replacement, other than the cost of the transducer itself, are specifically
excluded from this warranty .
4.9 Overtime/premium labour portion of services outside of normal working hours is not covered by this warranty .
.
www.raymarine.com
or contact your
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4.10 If repairs are necessary under the warranty , the affected product must be forwarded to a Raymarine facility or a
Raymarine approved service agent, at the owner’s expense .
4.11 The Raymarine warranty does not cover any differences in material, coloring or size between those alluded to in
corporate advertising, literature or published on the internet, which are not specifically objected to at the time of
delivery.
4.12 Trave l costs other than auto mileage, tolls and two (2) hours travel time , are specifically excluded from the
warranty on all products. Costs , which are excluded from the coverage of this warranty , include but are not limited to;
taxi fares, launch fees, aircraft rental, subsistence , customs, shipping, and communications charges etc.
4.13 Neither Raymarine nor a Raymarine service agent shall be liable for any incidental, indirect, consequential or
special (including punitive or multiple) damages, nor shall Raymarine or a Raymarine service agent be liable for any
loss of profit, business, contracts, opportunity , goodwill or other similar loss. T he liability of Raymarine or a Raymarine
service agent to a customer under this warranty , whether for breach of contract, tort, breach of statutory duty or
otherwise, shall not exceed US$1,000,000. Nothing in this paragraph 4.13 shall limit the liability of Raymarine or a
Raymarine service agent in respect of death or personal injury caused by its negligence, fraud or any other liability
which by law, can not be excluded or limited.
4.14 All Raymarine products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to navigation. It is the responsibility of the
user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill independent of any Raymarine product.
Document Number 80009_1
January 2005
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