Raymarine ST1000+, ST2000+ User Manual

ST1000 Plus &
ST2000 Plus
Tiller Pilots

Owner’s
Handbook

Document number: 81130-5
Date: June 2005

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Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd 2005.

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Contents

Contents.................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1: Introduction .......................................................................................3

1.1 Overview ................................................................................................ 3

1.2 Specifications ......................................................................................... 4

1.3 About this handbook ............................................................................. 5

Important Information ........................................................................... 5

Product disposal ..................................................................................... 6

Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot ..........................................................................7

2.1 Overview ................................................................................................ 7

2.2 Using Auto mode ................................................................................... 8

Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode) ...................................................... 8

Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode) ............................................ 8

Changing course .................................................................................... 9

Displaying navigation information pages ............................................. 11

Automatic deadband control (Auto Seastate) ...................................... 12

Operating hints – trim changes ............................................................ 13

2.3 Switching display illumination on and off ............................................ 14

2.4 Using Track mode ................................................................................. 14

Selecting Track mode ........................................................................... 14

Returning to Auto from Track mode ..................................................... 17

Cross track error (XTE) .......................................................................... 17

Tidal stream compensation .................................................................. 18

Waypoint arrival and advance .............................................................. 18

Dodges in Track mode .......................................................................... 19

Safety in Track mode ............................................................................ 19

Warning messages in Track mode ........................................................ 20

2.5 Using WindTrim mode .......................................................................... 22

Selecting WindTrim mode .................................................................... 22

Exiting WindTrim mode ........................................................................ 23

Returning to the previous apparent wind angle ................................... 23

Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding .........................................................25

3.1 General maintenance ........................................................................... 25

3.2 Product support ................................................................................... 26

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

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot .................................................................29

4.1 Planning the installation ...................................................................... 29

4.2 Installing the tiller pin and mounting socket ......................................... 31

Measuring the critical dimensions ........................................................ 31

Basic installation .................................................................................. 33

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Installation accessories .........................................................................34

4.3 Cabling and socket installation .............................................................40

Mounting the socket .............................................................................41

Power supply ........................................................................................43

SeaTalk cabling .....................................................................................44

NMEA cabling ...................................................................................... 47

Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot ......................................................49

5.1 Functional tests ....................................................................................49

Switch on ..............................................................................................49

Operating sense ...................................................................................49

Checking the navigation interface ........................................................50

Checking the wind instrument interface ...............................................51

Checking the SeaTalk interface .............................................................52

5.2 Initial sea trial .......................................................................................53

Calibrating the compass .......................................................................53

5.3 Adjusting autopilot performance ..........................................................56

Chapter 6: Adjusting Tiller Pilot Settings .......................................................59

6.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................59

Adjusting calibration values .................................................................59

Calibration features ..............................................................................61

Default calibration values .....................................................................61

6.2 Calibrating the tiller pilot ......................................................................62

Calibration Level 1: Rudder gain ........................................................... 62

Calibration Level 5: cruise speed ...........................................................62

Calibration Level 6: off course alarm angle ...........................................62

Calibration Level 9: magnetic variation ................................................ 63

Calibration Level 10: heading error correction ...................................... 63

Calibration Level 11: boat’s current latitude ......................................... 64

Calibration Level 13: rudder damping ...................................................64

Controlling access to calibration ...........................................................64

Chapter 1: Introduction 3

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview

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Your Raymarine tiller pilot is a totally self-contained autopilot designed for tiller
steered sailboats. The autopilot is mounted between the tiller and a single
attachment point on the boat’s structure. It is designed for owner installation and
is ready for use after connection to the boat’s 12 V electrical system.

Operating modes

The tiller pilot has four basic operating modes:

• Standby mode: autopilot off

• Auto mode: autopilot engaged and locked onto a heading

• Track mode: autopilot on and maintaining a track between two waypoints
created on a navigation system

• WindTrim mode: autopilot on and maintaining a course relative to an
apparent wind angle

SeaTalk and NMEA compatibility

The tiller pilot is SeaTalk compatible, so it can share data transmitted from other
Raymarine SeaTalk instruments:

• wind information from a wind instrument can be used for wind vane steering
without the need to install a separate vane

• track information, from a navigator, enables the autopilot to provide way­point control

• boat speed from a speed instrument can provide optimum track keeping per­formance

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• SeaTalk compatibility also allows additional fixed and hand-held autopilot
control units to be easily connected at secondary steering and control posi­tions

The ST1000 Plus and ST2000 Plus tiller pilots can also be used with any navigator
transmitting NMEA 0183 or NMEA 0180 data.

The tiller pilot can be calibrated to suit each installation to provide maximum
performance with many types of boat.

1.2 Specifications

General specifications

Power supply: 10 V to 15 V DC

Drive unit thrust torque: ST1000 Plus: 57 kg (125 lb)

Maximum boat displace­ment:

Drive mechanism: ST1000 Plus: lead-screw and nut drive

Helm speed (lock to lock): ST1000 Plus: 8 seconds

Current consumption: • Standby: 40 mA (90 mA with full lighting)

Operating temperature: 0°C to +70°C (32°F to 158°F)

Main features: • 6 button digital keypad

ST2000 Plus: 77 kg (170 lb)

ST1000 Plus: 3 000 kg (6 600 lb)
ST2000 Plus: 4 500 kg (10 000 lb)

ST2000 Plus: re-circulating ball drive

ST2000 Plus: 4.5 seconds

• Auto: 0.5 A to 1.5 A depending on boat trim,
helm load and sailing conditions

• Backlit LCD display of heading, locked course
and navigational information

• User calibration for optimum performance

• WindTrim control in WindTrim mode

• SeaTalk compatible

• Automatic compass deviation correction

• Northerly/Southerly heading compensation

• Automatic h eading deadband – seastate c ontrol

• Automatic tack

• Built-in navigator interface (NMEA and SeaTalk)

• Waypoint advance feature

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EMC conformance

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry
standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and
manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the
appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct
installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

1.3 About this handbook

This handbook contains important information about installing, using and
maintaining your new Raymarine product. To get the best from the product,
please read this handbook thoroughly.

Important Information

Warranty

To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the
warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner information and
return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits.

Handbook information

To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when
it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies
or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product
improvement may change specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine
cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the
handbook.

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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.

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

WARNING: Navigation aid
Although we have designed this product to be accurate and
reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it
should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never
replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always
maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as
they develop.

Your Raymarine autopilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment.
However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the boat at all
times by following these basic rules:

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

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

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

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

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

• Even when your autopilot is locked onto the desired track using a navigation
aid, always maintain a log and make regular positional plots. Navigation sig­nals can produce significant errors under some circumstances and the autopi­lot will not be able to detect these errors.

Product disposal

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When you want to dispose of this product (for example, at the end of its
working life), please do so in accordance with local regulations.

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Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot

2.1 Overview

WARNING:
Passage making under autopilot control is an enjoyable
experience that can, if you are not careful, lead to the relaxation
of the permanent watch. Always maintain a permanent watch no
matter how clear the sea may appear to be.

• The tiller pilot always powers up in Standby mode (indicated by a flashing ‘C’
alongside the boat’s current compass heading).

• The tiller pilot is controlled using simple push-button operations, all of which
are confirmed with a short beep. In addition to the main single key functions,
there are several dual key operations.

• To select automatic steering:

• steady the boat on the required heading

• place the pushrod over the tiller pin (if necessary, extend or retract the

pushrod using the

• press

auto: the display will then show an ‘A’ alongside the current head-

ing

• To return to manual steering at any time:

• press

standby

• remove the pushrod from the tiller pin

• You can use the
boat is under autopilot control.

-1, +1, -10, and +10 keys)

-1, +1, -10, and +10 keys to make course changes when the

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2.2 Using Auto mode

Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode)

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1. Steady the boat on the required heading.

2. Place the pushrod over the tiller pin. If necessary, extend or retract the push­rod using the

3. Press
‘A’ (for auto) alongside the locked autopilot heading.

Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode)

-1, +1, -10, and +10 keys.

auto: the tiller pilot will enter Auto mode and the display will show an

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To return to hand steering:

1. Press

standby.

2. Remove the pushrod from the tiller pin to return to hand steering: the display
will show a flashing ‘C’ and the boat’s current compass heading.

3. The last heading is memorized and can be recalled (see

page 10

).

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Changing course

In Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) keys to
change course in steps of 1° and 10°.

Port Starboard

or

or

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For example: press -10 three times for a 30° course change to port:

30˚ to port

Original

course

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Automatic tack feature (AutoTack)

The autopilot has a built-in automatic tack facility (in Auto, Track and WindTrim
modes) that turns the boat through 100°:

• to AutoTack 100° to port, press

• to AutoTack 100° to starboard, press

-1 and -10 together
+1 and +10 together

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AutoTack - Port

AutoTack - Starboard

Wind

AutoTack

angle

AutoTack

angle

Wind

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Dodging obstacles

1. To avoid an obstac le when you boat is under au topilot control, select a course
change in the appropriate direction. For example, press
30°dodge to port.

Obstacle

-10 three times for a

30˚ dodge

to port

Original

course

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2. When safely clear of the obstacle, you can either:

• reverse the previous course change (for example, by pressing

+10 three

times), or

• return to the previous heading (see below)

Returning to the previous heading

1. Press auto for 1 second: the previous heading will flash for 10 seconds.

2. To accept the previous heading, press
is flashing.

auto again while the previous heading

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Resumed
course

Obstacle

Original

course

SECOND

Note:

If you do not press

auto

while the display is flashing, the autopilot will maintain

Dodge

the current heading.

Off course alarm

The off course alarm sounds if the locked autopilot heading and the boat’s current
heading differ by more than the value set in calibration level 6 (see

page 62

seconds.

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Cancelling the off course alarm

To cancel the off course alarm, press

Note:

If the off course alarm sounds, this is usually an indication that the boat is carrying

standby to return to manual steering.

too much sail, or that the sails are badly balanced. In these conditions, you can usually ob­tain significant improvements in course keeping by improving the sail balance.

Displaying navigation information pages

If navigation information (e.g. distance to waypoint, cross track error and bearing
to waypoint) is available, you can display it in Auto mode or Standby mode by
pressing either
then cycle through the navigation information pages:

-1 and +10 or +1 and -10 together momentarily. The display will

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Locked heading

Distance to waypoint
(if available)

Bearing to waypoint
(if available)

Cross track error

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You can revert to normal operation by pressing either -1 and +10 or +1 and -10
together again.

Automatic deadband control (Auto Seastate)

In Auto, WindTrim or Track modes, the tiller pilot is set to AutoSeastate (automatic
deadband control) as a default. This causes the pilot to gradually ignore repetitive
movements of the boat and respond only to true course variations.

By preventing unnecessary rudder movement, AutoSeastate provides the best
compromise between power consumption and course keeping accuracy.

If you want to switch off the AutoSeastate feature:

1. From Auto, WindTrim or Track mode, press

-1 and +1 together to switch from

AutoSeastate to Fixed Minimum Deadband.

2. The “

°” sign flashes when Fixed Minimum Deadband is selected. Minimum

deadband provides the tightest course keeping possible, at the expense of
increased power consumption and drive unit activity.

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To switch back to AutoSeastate, press -1 and +1 again.

Note:

The autopilot reverts to Automatic De adband Control each time you select Standby

mode.

Operating hints – trim changes

CAUTION:
Only make major course changes when steering MANUALLY. This
ensures that the boat will safely clear any obstructions or other
boats, and you can take into account the changed wind and sea
conditions on the new heading before engaging the autopilot.

Large course changes which change the apparent wind direction can produce
large trim changes. When a sudden trim change occurs (for example due to
weather helm or sail imbalance) there will be a delay of up to one minute before
the automatic trim applies rudder to restore the locked heading.

In these situations, the autopilot will not immediately assume the new automatic
heading, and will only settle onto course when the automatic trim has been fully
established. To minimize this problem, use the following procedure to make
major course changes:

1. Note the required new heading.

2. Press

3. Bring boat onto the new heading and fit the pushrod back onto the tiller pin.

4. Press

5. Bring your boat onto the final course in 1° steps using

standby, remove the pushrod from the tiller pin, and steer manually.

auto and let the boat settle on course.

-1 or +1.

Gusting conditions

In gusting conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly, particularly if the
sails are badly balanced. By improving sail balance, you can improve course
keeping.

If you take the following precautions, the autopilot will be able to maintain
competent control even in gale force conditions:

• Do not allow the boat to heel over excessively.

• Ease the mainsheet traveller to leeward to reduce heeling and weather helm.

• If necessary, reef the mainsail a little early.

• It is also advisable (whenever possible) to avoid sailing with the wind dead
astern when there are very strong winds and large seas.

• Ideally, the wind should be at least 30° away from a dead run.

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• In severe conditions, it may be advisable to remove the mainsail altogether
and sail under headsail only.

2.3 Switching display illumination on and off

You can switch the display illumination on and off when the tiller pilot is in
Standby mode:

• from Standby mode, press
between on (L1) and off (L0)

• to return to the previous mode either wait 10 seconds or press the appropriate
mode key

Note:

The tiller pilot normally powers-up with the illumination switched on (L1).

If other SeaTalk instruments or autopilot control units are connected via SeaTalk,
you can also control the tiller pilot’s illumination from these units.

2.4 Using Track mode

In Track mode, the tiller pilot maintains a track between waypoints created on a
navigation system. The tiller pilot computes any course changes to keep your boat
on track, automatically compensating for tidal streams and leeway. To operate in
Track mode, the tiller pilot must receive cross track error information from either:

-1 and +1 together to switch the illumination

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• a SeaTalk navigator, or

• a non-SeaTalk navigation system transmitting NMEA 0180 or 0183 data

Selecting Track mode

When you select Track mode, the tiller pilot can acquire the track in one of two
ways:

• automatic acquisition – when both cross track error and bearing to waypoint
data are available

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• manual acquisition – when Cross Track Error is the only available information

Automatic track acquisition

If cross track error and bearing to waypoint data are both available (via SeaTalk or
NMEA), the pilot can acquire a track automatically:

1. Bring the boat to within 0.1 nm of track.

2. Press

3. Press

4. An alarm will sound and the display will alternate between:

auto.

-10 and +10 together to enter Track mode.

• the bearing to waypoint, and

• the direction the boat will turn to take up the new track

Waypoint

at 058˚

Current
heading

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5. Check that it is safe to turn the boat onto the new course.

6. Press

-10 and +10 together:

• the boat will now turn on to the new course

• the alarm will cancel

Waypoint

at 058˚

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7. The display will continuously cycle through the following navigation informa­tion pages:

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Locked heading

Distance to waypoint
(if available)

Bearing to waypoint
(if available)

Cross track error

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Manual track acquisition

If your navigator only provides cross track error information, you must acquire the
track manually:

1. Steer the boat to within 0.1 nm of track.

2. Bring the heading to within 5° of the bearing to the next waypoint.

3. Press

4. Press

auto.

-10 and +10 together to enter Track mode:

• the autopilot will start tracking to the waypoint

• the display will alternate between cross track error and the locked pilot
heading

Manual track acquisition at low speeds

Using manual acquisition at low speeds requires additional care as tidal streams
have a far more significant effect at lower speeds than at higher speeds.

In general terms, if the tidal flow is less than 35% of the boat’s speed, you will not
notice any difference in the tiller pilot’s performance in Track mode. However, you
should take extra care during manual acquisition, as follows:

• before you select Track mode, make sure that the boat is as close as possible
to track, and that the direction made good over the ground is as close as pos­sible to the direction of the next waypoint

• positive checks of the boat’s position at regular intervals are vital, especially if
you are close to potential navigational hazards

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Returning to Auto from Track mode

To return to Auto mode from Track mode:

• press

auto, or

• press -10 and +10 together.

Cross track error (XTE)

Cross track error (XTE) is the distance between your current position and the
planned route. This is displayed in nautical miles (nm) and is taken directly from
your navigator.

Cross track error

(XTE)

Waypoint 1

The tiller pilot displays the cross track error in the following ways:

Waypoint 2

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On track

Off track to port
(steer to starboard)

Off track to starboard
(steer to port)

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Tidal stream compensation

Under most operating conditions, Track mode will hold the selected track to
within ±0.05 nm (300 ft) or better.

The autopilot takes account of the boat’s speed when computing course changes
to ensure optimum performance over a wide range of boat speeds. If speed data
is available, the autopilot will use the measured boat speed. Otherwise it will use
the default cruise speed entered in Calibration Level 5 (see

Waypoint 2

Tidal component

Boat's speed over ground

page 62

).

Boat's speed through water

Waypoint 1

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Waypoint arrival and advance

CAUTION:
Waypoint advance will only operate if the tiller pilot receives
valid bearing to waypoint and waypoint name information.

The tiller pilot can only decode the first FOUR characters of a
waypoint name. It will not be able to decode names longer than
four characters, which will stop the waypoint advance feature
from working.

If your navigator transmits valid waypoint name and bearing to waypoint data,
you can advance from one waypoint to the next by pressing
together.

-10 and +10

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Arrival

As the boat passes the target waypoint, the navigator manually or automatically
selects the next target waypoint. The pilot will then:

• detect the new target waypoint name

• sound the waypoint advance alarm

• display the new bearing to waypoint and the direction the boat will turn to
acquire it

Advance

When the waypoint advance alarm is sounding, the tiller pilot will suspend Track
mode and maintain the current heading:

• check that it is safe to turn onto the new track

• press the
alarm and turn the boat towards the next waypoint

Unless you accept the waypoint advance in this way, the alarm will continue to
sound and the tiller pilot will maintain the current course.

-10 and +10 keys together: this will cancel the waypoint arrival

Dodges in Track mode

In Track mode, you still have full control from the keypad:

• to make a dodge maneuver: use the

• after you have avoided the hazard, reverse the course change selected for the
dodge maneuver by selecting an equal course change in the opposite direc­tion

• if the boat remains within 0.1 nm of track, there is no need to steer back
towards the track

-1, +1, -10 or +10 keys

Safety in Track mode

WARNING:
Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex
navigational situations. However, it is still the skipper’s
responsibility to ensure the safety of their boat at all times
through careful navigation and frequent position checks.

Passage making in Track mode assists precise navigation and removes the tasks
of compensating for wind and tidal drift. However, you MUST still maintain an
accurate log with regular plots:

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Confirming position at the start of a journey

• At the start of a journey you must always use an easily i dentifiable fixed object
to confirm the fix given by the navigation system.

• Check for fixed positional errors and compensate for them.

Verifying computed positions

• Always verify the computed position with a dead reckoned position, calcu­lated from the average course steered and the distance logged.

Plot frequency

• In open water, you should make plots at least every hour.

• In confined waters or when near to potential hazards, you should make plots
more frequently.

Setting waypoints

• Local variations in radio signal quality and changes in the tidal stream can
produce deviations from the desired track. When setting waypoints, remem­ber that deviations can occur.

• Thoroughly check along each track. Check up to 0.5 nm each side of the track
to ensure that there are no hazards within this zone.

• For the waypoint advance function to work, the last four characters of adja­cent waypoint names must be different.

Warning messages in Track mode

Track data not received

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The tiller pilot displays this message if you select Track mode when the autopilot is
not receiving any navigation data.

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Track data error

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The tiller pilot displays this message if you select Track mode when the navigator
has lost its fix.This display will clear as soon as the navigator regains its fix.

Large cross track error

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This alarm sounds if cross track error exceeds 0.3 nm.

Waypoint advance

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The waypoint advance alarm sounds whenever the target waypoint number
changes:

• the pilot continues on its current heading, and the display alternates between
the bearing to the next waypoint and the direction the boat will turn to take
up that bearing

• make sure that the turn will be safe and, when you are ready to make the turn,
momentarily press

-10 and +10 together.

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• the pilot will turn onto the new bearing and track towards the next waypoint

Note:

Waypoint advance will only operate if your pilot receives valid bearing to waypoint

and waypoint number information.

2.5 Using WindTrim mode

Note:

You can only use WindTrim mode if the tiller pilot is connected to a suitable wind

sensor/instrument providing wind direction data.

To use WindTrim mode, the tiller pilot must receive wind information from one of
the following sources:

• SeaTalk wind instrument

• NMEA wind instrument

• Raymarine pushpit wind vane (part number Z159) connected via supplied
SeaTalk interface

In WindTrim mode the tiller pilot maintains a course relative to an apparent wind
angle. The pilot uses WindTrim to eliminate the effects of turbulence and short
term wind variations. This provides smooth precise performance with minimum
power consumption.

WindTrim mode uses the fluxgate compass as the primary heading reference.
When changes in the apparent wind angle occur, the tiller pilot adjusts the locked
compass heading to maintain the original apparent wind angle.

In WindTrim mode, the tiller pilot ignores short-term changes in wind direction,
yet still tracks real wind shifts as subtle as 1°.

Selecting WindTrim mode

From Standby mode or Auto mode, press standby and auto together to select
WindTrim. The tiller pilot will then maintain the current apparent wind angle.

Note:

The tiller pilot beeps once every 30 seconds in WindTrim mode.

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Exiting WindTrim mode

To exit WindTrim mode:

• press

standby to return to Standby mode

• press auto to return to Auto mode

Returning to the previous apparent wind angle

If you have steered the boat away from the selected apparent wind angle (for
example, performing a dodge maneuver or selecting Standby) you can return to
the previous apparent wind angle:

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1. Press and hold standby and auto together for 1 second.

2. The display flashes the previous locked heading for 10 seconds.

3. While the display is flashing, press
previous heading:

• when you select the previous heading, the “W” flashes for 10 seconds to

confirm the selection

standby and auto together to select the

Wind shift alarm

If changes in apparent wind angle alter the original locked compass heading by
more than 15°, the wind shift alarm will sound.

The display alternates between the current WindTrim heading and the direction of
wind shift.

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To cancel the wind shift alarm:

• check that the new course does not take the boat into danger

• press

standby and auto together momentarily to accept the alarm and reset

the wind shift alarm value to the current compass heading

Operating hints for WindTrim mode

• WindTrim filters the wind vane output. This provides optimum response for
offshore conditions where genuine shifts in wind direction occur gradually.

• In gusting and unsteady inshore conditions, it is best to sail a few degrees fur­ther off the wind so that changes in apparent wind direction can be tolerated.

• It is important to minimize the amount of standing helm through careful sail
trimming and positioning of the mainsheet traveller.

• It is recommended that the headsail and mainsail are reefed a little early
rather than too late.

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Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding

This chapter provides information about maintaining your tiller pilot system,
obtaining product support and solving common problems.

3.1 General maintenance

CAUTION:
The working parts of the tiller drive are sealed and lubricated for
life during manufacture.The tiller pilot does not contain any user
serviceable parts. It should be repaired only by authorized
Raymarine service representatives.

Display condensation

• In certain conditions, condensation may appear on the LCD window. This will
not harm the unit, and can be cleared by switching on the illumination for a
while.

Routine cabling checks

• Make sure all connections are firmly attached.

• Examine the cable for signs of wear or damage – replace any damaged cables.

Cleaning the tiller pilot

• If the tiller pilot is dirty, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.

• Never use chemical or abrasive materials to clean the tiller pilot.

EMC advice

• When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields.
These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one
another, with a consequent adverse effect on operation.

• 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
different items of equipment, i.e. ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compati­bility (EMC).

• Always report any EMC-related problems to your nearest Raymarine dealer.
We use such information to improve our quality standards.

• 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

26 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action, or momentarily may
result in faulty operation.

3.2 Product support

Raymarine products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and
Authorized Service Representatives.

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

If you cannot trace or rectify the fault, contact either your national distributor,
service representative, or the Raymarine Technical Services Call Center.
Refer to the back cover or the Worldwide Distributor List for contact details.

Always quote the product serial number (this number is printed on the underside
of the tiller pilot).

3.3 Fault finding

All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free
operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality
assurance procedures before shipping.

In the unlikely event that a fault does occur with your autopilot, use the following
table to help identify the problem and prov ide a solution. If you cannot resolve the
problem yourself, contact either your national distributor, service representative,
or the Raymarine Technical Services Call Center.

SYMPTOM SOLUTION

The autopilot display is blank. No power – check the fuse/circuit

breaker.

The displayed compass heading does
not agree with the boat’s compass.

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

Boat overshoots when turning on to
a new course.

The compass has not been corrected for
deviation – carry out the deviation and
alignment procedures (see

Rudder gain too low (see

Rudder gain too high (see

page 53

page 56

page 56

).

).

).

Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding 27

SYMPTOM SOLUTION

The autopilot appears to be unstable
on Northerly headings in the North­ern hemisphere (or Southerly head­ings in the Southern hemisphere).

Display shows ‘CAL OFF’ when enter­ing calibration.

The autopilot will not ‘talk’ to other
SeaTalk instruments.

Position information not received. Navigator not transmitting the correct

The autopilot will not auto advance
to the next waypoint.

The screen shows a series of rotating
dashes.

The display shows a series of station­ary dashes.

The display shows ‘Err’. The na vigator has lost its fix – refer to the

Northerly/Southerly heading correction
not set up (see

Calibration access has been prevented

page 64

(see

Cabling problem – make sure all the
cables are connected properly.

position data.

No bearing to waypoint information
received from the navigator.

Compass deviatio n correction is running.

Data is not being received – check the
cabling.

navigator handbook for further action.

page 63

).

).

28 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 29

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot

4.1 Planning the installation

Before you start installing your tiller pilot system, use the illustration to check the
parts supplied. Then read through the following information and the relevant
installation sections in this chapter.

ST1000 Plus and ST2000 Plus Pack Contents

Tiller

pin

Tiller pilot socket Gasket Rubber cap

ST1000 Plus &
ST2000 Plus

Owner's
Handbook

Owner's handbook Quick reference guide Worldwide distributor list

Mounting

socket

ST1000+ and ST2000+ Quick Reference Guide

Self-tapping screw

No 6 x 3/4 in (x6)

Cable clip and

cable clamp

Worldwide
Distributors

D3361-2

30 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

Cabling guidelines

• consider how you will run cables to and from each component

• avoid running cables through bilges where possible

• avoid running cables close to fluorescent lights, engines, radio transmitting
equipment etc.

EMC installation guidelines

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry
standards for use in the recreational marine environment.

Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that
performance is not compromised.

Although every effort has been taken to ensure that they will perform under all
conditions, it is important to understand what factors could affect 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.

To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC performance within the
constraints imposed by any location, always ensure the maximum separation
possible between different items of electrical equipment.

For optimum EMC performance, we recommend that:

• Raymarine equipment and cables 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, increase the distance to 7 ft (2 m).

• More than 7 ft (2 m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can nor-

mally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating
element.

• The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine
start. Voltage 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 are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can
compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is
detailed in the installation manual.

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 31

• 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 reas­sembled in the same position.

EMC suppression ferrites

We supply the fluxgate compass and power cables with suppression ferrites
fitted. Always use these ferrites supplied by Raymarine.

D3548-2

Connections to other equipment

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

4.2 Installing the tiller pin and mounting socket

CAUTION:
As the tiller pilot has a built-in compass, make sure that the boat’s
steering compass is at least 750 mm (2 ft 6 in) away to avoid
deviation.

Measuring the critical dimensions

The tiller pilot is mounted between the tiller and a fixed point on the structure of
your boat.Two dimensions are critical to ensure correct installation:

• Dimension A = 589 mm (23.2 in): the distance from the mounting socket
to the tiller pin

Note:

This dimension increases if your installation requires a pushrod extension (see page

34) or cantilever mount (see page 37).

• Dimension B = 460 mm (18 in): the distance from the rudder stock’s cen­ter line to the tiller pin

32 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

47.5 mm
(1.9 in)

'A'

589 mm (23.2 in)

445 mm (17.5 in)

95 mm
(3.7 in)

610 mm (24.0 in)

'B'
460 mm
(18 in)

'B' 460 mm (18 in)

90˚

Rudder axis

Sloping rudderstock

D3198-2

To measure the critical dimensions:

1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.

2. Mark dimensions A and B and use masking tape to locate the fixing points.

Note:

For standard installations, dimension A is measured on the starboard side of the
cockpit. If you need to mount the tiller pilot on the port side of the cockpit, you can measure
dimension A to port. However you will need to reverse the tiller pilot’s operating sense
when you have completed installation (see page 49).

3. Make sure that:

• dimensions A and B are at right angles to each other (as shown on the
diagram opposite)

• the tiller pilot is mounted horizontally

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 33

Basic installation

After establishing control dimensions A and B, you can usually mount the tiller
pilot directly onto the cockpit seat.

12.5 mm
(0.5 in)

Mounting socket

Tiller pin

D3192-2

Installing the tiller pin

1. Drill a 6 mm (1/4 in) diameter hole to a depth of 25 mm (1 in) at the fixing point
you have marked on the tiller.

2. Use a two part epoxy (e.g. Araldite) to fix the tiller pin in place.

3. Position the shoulder of the p in so it is 12.5 mm (

1

/2 in) above the tiller surface.

Installing the mounting socket

1. Drill a 12.5 mm (1/2 in) hole to a depth of 25 mm (1 in) at the fixing point you
have marked on the cockpit seat.

2. If the structure at the mounting position is less than 25 mm (1 in) thick, rein­force the underside with plywood bonded into position.

3. Fix the mounting socket in place using a two part epoxy.

34 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

CAUTION:
As the tiller pilot is capable of generating high pushrod loads, you
MUST:

• drill all holes to the specified size and reinforce where necessary

• allow the epoxy to harden thoroughly before applying a load

Installation accessories

If you are not able to install the tiller pilot directly onto the cockpit seat or tiller as
described, one (or a combination) of the following installation accessories:

• pushrod extensions

• tiller brackets

• cantilever sockets

• pedestal sockets

• alternative tiller pins

Pushrod Extensions

If you need to increase the pushrod length (because of the distance from the
mounting socket location to the center line), use a Raymarine pushrod extension.

Identifying the correct pushrod extension

1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.

2. Measure dimension C.

3. Select the appropriate pushrod extension length (and part number) using the
following table.

Dimension C Pushrod extension length L Part no.

589 mm (23.2 in) Standard dimension -

615 mm (24.2 in) 25 mm (1 in) D003

640 mm (25.2 in) 51 mm (2 in) D004

665 mm (26.2 in) 76 mm (3 in) D005

691 mm (27.2 in) 102 mm (4 in) D006

716 mm (28.2 in) 107 mm (5 in) D007

742 mm (29.2 in) 152 mm (6 in) D008

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 35

C

L

D3193-2

Mounting the pushrod extension

To mount the pushrod extension:

1. Unscrew the end of the tiller pilot’s pushrod.

2. Screw the extension into the pushrod.

3. Screw the pushrod end into the pushrod extension.

Tiller brackets

If the tiller is higher or lower than the mounting socket, you can use a Raymarine
tiller bracket to vary the tiller pin offset so the pilot is horizontal.

Identifying the correct tiller bracket

1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.

2. Measure dimension D (if the pushrod is above the tiller) or dimension E (if the
pushrod is below the tiller).

3. Select the appropriate bracket from the following table:

Dimension D
(pushrod below tiller)

25 mm (1 in) 51 mm (2 in) D009

51 mm (2 in) 76 mm (3 in) D010

76 mm (3 in) 102 mm (4 in) D011

Dimension E
(pushrod above tiller)

Bracket
part no.

36 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

Dimension D
(pushrod below tiller)

Dimension E
(pushrod above tiller)

Bracket
part no.

102 mm (4 in) 127 mm (5 in) D159

127 mm (5 in) 152 mm (6 in) D160

D

D3194-2

E

D3195-2

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 37

Mounting the tiller bracket

1. Position the tiller bracket on the center line of the tiller (above or below) and
establish the critical dimensions A and B

Note:

To measure dimension B on a boat with a sloping rudderstock, refer to the diagram

on page 31.

2. Mark the centers of the two bracket mounting holes.

3. Drill two 6 mm (

1

/4in) diameter holes through the center line of the tiller at the

positions you have marked.

4. Attach the tiller bracket using two 6 mm (

1

/4in) diameter bolts, nuts and

washers.

5. Bond the fixing bolts in place with two part epoxy adhesive

6. When the epoxy is completely hardened, fully tighten the nuts.

7. Attach the tiller pin to the bracket.

Cantilever mounting

If you need to attach the tiller pilot to a vertical face (such as the cockpit sidewall),
use a Raymarine cantilever socket assembly (part number D031):

• the maximum possible extension offset is 254 mm (10 in)

• you cut the cantilever to the exact length during mounting

Cutting the cantilever rod to length

1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.

2. Measure dimension F (actual).

3. Refer to the table to establish a cutting length for the cantilever rod – double
check measurements before cutting.

4. Measure the rod from threaded end, then cut the cantilever rod to
length L using a hacksaw. Remove any sharp edges with a file.

Dimension F Cut length L

654 mm (25.75 in) 51 mm (2 in)

705 mm (27.75 in) 102 mm (4 in)

743 mm (29.75 in) 152 mm (6 in)

806 mm (31.75 in) 203 mm (8 in)

832 mm (32.75 in) 229 mm (9 in)

38 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

F

L

D3196-2

Mounting the cantilever assembly

To mount the cantilever assembly:

1. Temporarily assemble the cantilever by screwing the rod into the mounting
ring.

2. Ensure the tiller pilot is horizontal and then mark the location of the mount­ing ring and its mounting holes.

3. Drill three 6 mm (

1

/4in) diameter holes at the positions you have marked.

4. Bed the mounting ring on a thin coat of silicon sealant.

1

5. Use three 6 mm (

/4in) diameter bolts, nuts and washers to attach the mount-

ing ring to the backing plate (with the backing plate on the other side of the
mounting surface, as shown above).

6. Screw the rod firmly into place.

7. Roughen the end of the cantilever rod and the inside of the cap to provide a
key. Then apply two part epoxy adhesive to the rod end and the cap.

8. Place the cap over the rod end, making sure the hole for the tiller pilot
mounting pin faces upwards. Allow the epoxy adhesive to harden fully
before applying a load.

Note:

When the tiller pilot is not in use, you can unscrew the complete rod assembly to

leave the cockpit unobstructed.

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 39

Pedestal socket mounting

If you need to raise the height of the mounting socket to keep the tiller pilot
horizontal, use a Raymarine pedestal socket assembly.

Identifying the correct pedestal socket

L

G

D3197-2

1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line.

2. Establish the standard control dimensions A and B.

3. With the tiller pilot horizontal, measure dimension G.

4. Select the appropriate pedestal socket assembly from the table.

Dimension G Pedestal socket length L Part no.

64 mm (2.5 in) Standard dimension -

102 mm (4.0 in) 38 mm (1.5 in) D026

114 mm (4.5 in) 50 mm (2.0 in) D027

127 mm (5.0 in) 64 mm (2.5 in) D028

140 mm (5.5 in) 76 mm (3.0 in) D029

153 mm (6.0 in) 89 mm (3.5 in) D030

Mounting the pedestal socket

1. Mark the mounting ring’s position on the cockpit seat or counter.

2. Ensure that control dimensions A and B are correct.

40 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

3. Mark the bolt holes on the mounting ring and then drill three 6 mm (1/4in)
diameter holes.

4. Bed the mounting ring on a thin coat of silicon sealant.

5. Use three 6 mm (

1

/4in) diameter bolts, nuts and washers to attach the mount-

ing ring to the backing plate (with the backing plate on the other side of the
mounting surface, as shown above).

6. Screw the mounting socket firmly into place.

Note:

When the tiller pilot is not in use, you can unscrew the complete rod assembly to

leave the cockpit unobstructed.

Alternative tiller pins

Your Raymarine dealer can also supply the following alternative lengths of tiller
pin for other non-standard installations.

Description Size Part no.

Small threaded tiller pin 25 mm (1.0 in) D014

Extra length tiller pin 72 mm (2.8 in) D020

Extra length threaded tiller pin 72 mm (2.8 in) D021

4.3 Cabling and socket installation

Both power and data are supplied to the tiller pilot via a waterproof plug and
socket. The plug comes ready assembled and the socket can be mounted in the
cockpit area adjacent to the tiller pilot.

NMEA + (white, pin 6)

+12 V DC (brown, pin 1)

0 V (blue, pin 2)

NMEA - (green, pin 5)

SeaTalk data (yellow, pin 4)

D305-3

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 41

Mounting the socket

Install the tiller pilot socket as follows:

Floating nut

Plug

Socket

Gasket

Cable

Screw

Retaining ring

Installed socket

Rubber cap

D3296-2

1. Attach the template (provided at the back of this handbook) to the selected
bulkhead.

2. Carefully drill a 21 mm (

3. Drill 4 pilot holes (2.5 mm or

53

/64 in) clearance hole for the cable boss.

3

/32 in) for the self-tapping screws.

4. Remove the template.

5. Pass the power cable and any other cables (SeaTalk and NMEA) through the
bulkhead and the gasket.

6. Use a small flat-bladed screwdriver to connect the cable(s) to the socket –
refer to the illustrations on the following pages to identify the individual con­nections on the SeaTalk socket. Ensure that the socket is oriented correctly
and note the connection numbers in relation to the keyway..

42 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

ST1000+ and ST2000+
Bulkhead Connector

TOP

Keyway

3 Not used

2 Blue

(0 volts)

1 Brown
(12 volts)

Keyway

Keyway

TOP TOP

3

42

51

6

4 Yellow

(SeaTalk)

5 Green
(NMEA--)

6 White
(NMEA+)

D3297-2

D7930 -3

7. Assemble the rubber cap to one of the 4 self-tapping screws.

8. Secure the socket to the bulkhead using the 4 self-tapping screws.

9. Secure the cable(s) at regular intervals using suitable clips.

10. Assemble the plug to the socket by screwing the ‘floating’ nut onto the
threaded part of the socket by hand.

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 43

11. The retaining ring is designed as a stop for the plug nut to prevent accidental
disassembly. After you have tightened the floating nut, slide the retaining ring
back up the plug to retain the nut.

Power supply

Supply (0 V)

Supply (+12 V DC)12 A fuse

Socket

D3265-2

• The tiller pilot requires its own dedicated power supply – it cannot source its
power from SeaTalk.

• Power should be taken directly from the boat’s central distribution panel and
protected with a 12 A fuse or equivalent circuit breaker.

The following table shows the minimum cable size acceptable for the power
supply:

Cable length Copper area AWG

Up to 2.5 m (8 ft)

Up to 4 m (13 ft)

1.5 mm

2.5 mm

2

2

16

14

CAUTION:
Correct power cable size is critical for correct autopilot operation.
If in doubt, use a heavier gauge cable than specified. A lighter
gauge cable might cause a voltage drop between the supply and
the autopilot. This will reduce the power at the tiller.

44 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

SeaTalk cabling

Supply (0 V)

Supply (+12 V DC)12 A fuse

SeaTalk
instruments

Socket

Yellow (SeaTalk data)

Screen (SeaTalk 0 V)

Red (SeaTalk 12 V)
with 5 A fuse

SeaTalk
interface cable

D366-2

CAUTION:
Protect the power supply for the SeaTalk 12 V (red) line with a 5 A
fuse (or equivalent circuit breaker) fitted as close to the tiller pilot
as possible.

If required, the tiller pilot can be wired to the SeaTalk bus using a suitable SeaTalk
interface cable (part numbers: D229 flat moulded plug, D179 male round plug,
D181 female round plug).

Connect the SeaTalk cable to the tiller pilot socket as shown below. As well as
sharing SeaTalk data, the tiller pilot can also be used to supply power to the
SeaTalk instruments.

Raymarine produce a range of SeaTalk accessory cables you can use to connect
the tiller pilot to SeaTalk instruments and control units:

• flat plugs for recent SeaTalk equipment (e.g. ST30, ST40, ST60)

• round plugs for older SeaTalk equipment (e.g. ST50)

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 45

Extension cables - flat moulded plugs at each end

Part no. Type Length
D284 Flat moulded plugs at each end 1 m (3 ft 3 in)
D285 Flat moulded plugs at each end 3 m (9 ft 10 in)
D286 Flat moulded plugs at each end 5 m (16 ft 5 in)
D287 Flat moulded plugs at each end 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
D288 Flat moulded plugs at each end 20 m (65 ft 6 in)

Conversion cables - flat moulded plug to round plug

Part no. Type Length
D187 Flat moulded plug to male round plug 0.15 m (6 in)
D188 Flat moulded plug to female round plug 0.15 m (6 in)

Extension cables - round plugs at each end

Part no. Type Length
D124 Male round plug to female round plug 1 m (3 ft 3 in)
D125 Male round plug to female round plug 3 m (9 ft 10 in)
D126 Male round plug to female round plug 6 m (19 ft 8 in)
D154 Male round plug to female round plug 9 m (29 ft 6 in)

Interface cables - flat moulded/round plug to bare ends

Part no. Type Length
D229 Flat moulded plug to bare ends 1 m (3 ft 3 in)
D179 Male round plug to bare ends 3 m (9 ft 10 in)
D181 Female round plug to bare ends 3 m (9 ft 10 in)

D5554-1

46 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

Remote control cabling

If required, you can operate the tiller pilot using:

• a full-function ST600R remote control unit (part no: A12016), or

• a SeaTalk hand-held remote control (part no: Z101)
The following illustration shows how to connect a remote control.

Supply (0 V)

Supply (+12 V DC)12 A fuse

SeaTalk

instruments

SeaTalk

cable*

*If you only need to connect a remote, wire
this SeaTalk cable into the tiller pilot socket

SeaTalk

socket

Socket

Yellow (SeaTalk data)

Screen (SeaTalk 0 V)

Red (SeaTalk 12 V)
with 5 A fuse

SeaTalk cable

ST600R remote

Z101 remote

or

D3279-2

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 47

NMEA cabling

If required, you can connect a NMEA navigator or wind instrument to the tiller
pilot. It can then use this information for Track and WindTrim modes.

Recognized NMEA data

The following table lists the recognized NMEA sentences.

Information NMEA 0183 data

Cross Track Error APB, APA,RMB, XTE, XTR

Bearing to Waypoint APB, BPI, BWR, BWC, BER, BEC, RMB

Distance to Waypoint WDR, WDC, BPI, BWR, BWC, BER, BEC,

RMB

Waypoint Number APA, APB,BPI, BWR, WDR, BWC, WDC,

RMB, BOD, WCV, BER, BEC

Speed Through Water VHW

Apparent Wind Angle and Speed VWR

Supply (0 V)

Supply (+12 V DC)12 A fuse

Socket

NMEA -

NMEA +

Navigator

or wind

instrument

with NMEA

output

D3662-2

48 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

Connecting NMEA and SeaTalk

Supply (0 V)

NMEA -

12 A fuse

Supply (+12 V DC)

Screen (0 V)

Red (12 V)
with 5 A fuse

SeaTalk
instruments

Yellow
(SeaTalk
data)

NMEA +

Navigator

or wind

instrument

with NMEA

output

D3280-2

Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot 49

Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot

This chapter explains how to commission your tiller pilot after installation. This
consists of a number of simple functional tests followed by a short sea trial.

5.1 Functional tests

Switch on

1. Switch on the main power breaker.

2. The autopilot should beep and display the pilot number (ST1000 or ST2000).

3. Within 2 seconds, the display should show a flashing ‘C’ followed by the com­pass heading (for example, C 234). This shows the autopilot is active.

Note:

If the tiller pilot does not beep or display the compass heading, please refer to the

Fault Finding section (see page 26).

Operating sense

The operating sense defines the direction the tiller pilot will apply helm when a
course change key is pressed or the boat goes off course. To check the operating
sense:

1. Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.

2. Press

3. The helm should move to produce a turn to starboard.

+10.

D168-3

4. If the helm produces a turn to port, refer to the following instructions on
reversing the operating sense.

Reversing the operating sense

If necessary, reverse the operating sense can be reversed as follows:

50 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

1. Press -1 and +1 together for 5 seconds.

2. The display shows the new operating sense (port or starboard) for 5 seconds,
and then the autopilot reverts to normal operation.

Checking the navigation interface

If you have connected the tiller pilot to a navigator, check the interface as follows:

1. Set up a track on the navigator to give a Cross Track Error between 0 nm and

0.3 nm.

2. Enter Auto mode by pressing

3. Enter Track mode by pressing

4. An alarm will sound and the display will alternate between the bearing to
waypoint and the direction the boat will turn to acquire it.

5. Make sure that it is safe to turn onto the new course, then press -10 and +10
again.

6. If the navigator is connected correctly, the display will begin to cycle through
the available navigation data:

auto.

-10 and +10 together.

D208-2

Locked heading

Distance to waypoint
(if available)

Bearing to waypoint
(if available)

Cross track error

D3267-2

Navigation error screens

If the display shows either of the following error displays, the cause is either:

• a wiring error, or

• the navigator is not configured to transmit the required data format

Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot 51

Track data not received

D3268-2

This error message indicates that data has not been received. The most likely
reason is a cabling error – either open circuit, short circuit or wires reversed.

Track data error

D3269-2

This error message indicates that the navigator has lost its fix. Refer to the
navigator handbook for further action.

Checking the wind instrument interface

If you have connected the tiller pilot to a wind instrument, check the data link as
follows:

1. Press

2. The tiller pilot should display a ‘W’ followed by the locked heading.

standby and auto together.

52 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

D3270-2

If the display continues to show a flashing ‘C’ and the current heading, the tiller
pilot is not receiving any wind data. The most likely reason is a cabling error –
either open circuit, short circuit or wires reversed.

Checking the SeaTalk interface

If you have linked the tiller pilot to other instruments or control units via SeaTalk,
check the link as follows:

1. Press

standby.

D3271-2

2. Select display illumination level 0 (LAMP 0) on any other SeaTalk instrument
or autopilot control unit.

D170-2

Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot 53

3. The tiller pilot should immediately respond by switching off its display illumi­nation. If the illumination does not switch off, there is a cabling fault between
the tiller pilot and the instruments or control unit.

5.2 Initial sea trial

CAUTION:
Failure to carry out the sea trial may result in impaired autopilot
performance on some compass headings.

When you have checked that the system is operating correctly, you must complete
a short sea trial to calibrate the compass.

The tiller pilot has a built-in calibration capability so you can fine-tune it to suit
your boat, its steering system and its dynamic steering characteristics.

As supplied from the factory, the autopilot is calibrated to provide safe, stable
control for most boats.

• Do not attempt to make any permanent changes to the recommended cali­bration values until you have completed the sea trial.

•You must carry out the initial sea trial in conditions of light wind and calm
water – so you can assess the autopilot’s performance without the influence
of strong winds or large waves.

Before starting the sea trial

Before carrying out the sea trial, you should:

• check the calibration settings and, if necessary, reset them to the default val­ues (see

• check the installation to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmis­sions, engine starting, etc.

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)

Calibrating the compass

Automatic compass deviation correction

By completing the following compass correction procedure, the tiller pilot can
correct its own internal fluxgate compass for most deviating magnetic fields. You

should complete the Compass Deviation Correction at the beginning
of your sea trial.

To complete the compass correction:

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1. Extend or retract the pushrod so you can place the pushrod end onto the tiller
pin.

2. Press and hold

standby for 1 second – a series of dashes will cycle around

the display.

SECOND

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3. Keeping boat speed below 2 knots, use the -10 and +10 keys to turn the boat
in slow circles. You should take at least 3 minutes to complete each 360°.

• boat's speed below 2 knots

• each complete circle should take 3 minutes

11/2 – 2 circles

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4. Keep turning your boat until the display changes to show the amount of devi-

1

ation the autopilot has detected (this should take between 1

/2 t o2 complete

circles). The deviation alternates with the autopilot’s current heading every
second.

Current heading

Deviation

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Heading alignment

1. Use the -1 and +1 keys to increase or decrease the displayed heading until it
agrees with the heading on the boat’s steering compass, or a known transit
bearing.

2. Exit compass linearization and heading alignment and store the compass cor­rection/alignment values as follows:

• press and hold

• or, to exit without saving any new settings, press

Note:

For installations where an ST50 or ST30 Steering Compass instrument is connected
to the SeaTalk bus, and the Steering Compass has a fluxgate transducer connected, it is
only necessary to carry out the auto deviation correction on the Steering Compass Instru­ment (refer to Steering Compass handbook instructions).

standby for 1 second until the pilot beeps

standby momentarily

Further adjustments to heading alignment

If the heading alignment requires further adjustment, enter Compass Deviation
Correction again by pressing

standby for 1 second.

1. Press

2. Adjust the heading as described above.

auto to skip Deviation Correction and proceed to Heading Alignment.

Autopilot operation

Having calibrated the compass, the following procedure is recommended to
familiarize yourself with autopilot operation:

1. Steer onto a compass heading and hold the course steady.

2. Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.

3. Press

4. Alter course to port or starboard in multiples of 1° and 10°.

auto to lock onto the current heading. The tiller pilot should achieve a

constant heading in calm sea conditions.

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Port Starboard

oror

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5. Press standby and remove the pilot to return to hand steering.

5.3 Adjusting autopilot performance

The factory setting for rudder gain provides stable control for initial sea trials.
However, different boats can vary widely in their response to the helm and further
adjustment to the rudder gain may improve the autopilot’s steering
characteristics.

The following test will determine whether the rudder gain is set too high or too
low.

1. In clear water and with the autopilot in Auto mode, alter course to starboard
by 40° by pressing

+10 four times.

• At cruising speeds, a course change of 40° should result in a crisp turn fol-

lowed by an overshoot of no more than 5°.

If this occurs the rudder gain is set correctly.

• If rudder gain is too high, the 40° course change will result in a distinct

overshoot of more than 5° (A).

Correct this oversteer by reducing the rudder gain setting.

• If rudder gain is too low, the boat’s steering performance will be sluggish

– it will take a long time to make the 40° turn and there will be no over­shoot (B).

Correct this understeer by increasing the rudder gain setting.

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New

heading

B

New

heading

Correct

A

New

heading

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Rudder gain

too low

Rudder gain

too high

rudder gain

Note:

It is easier to recognize these actions in calm sea conditions where wave action

does not mask basic steering performance.

2. Refer to the calibration menu diagram in

tings

, for instructions on how to adjust the rudder gain setting.

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3. Repeat the test until you achieve crisp course changes with no more than 5°
of overshoot.

You should set the rudder gain to the lowest setting consistent with accurate
course keeping. This will minimize drive movements and reduce power
consumption and wear and tear.

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Chapter 6: Adjusting Tiller Pilot Settings

6.1 Introduction

The tiller pilot is calibrated at the factory to provide stable performance for most
boats. However, you can fine tune many of the calibration features to match your
personal preferences, and the type of boat and steering system.

Note:

You should carry out an initial sea trial before adjusting any of the calibration fea-

tures.

You might need to adjust the tiller pilot calibration settings if:

• the pilot does not maintain a selected heading

• the rudder activity is too high or the course keeping is not tight enough.

• the boat appears to be unst able on Northerly headings (or Southerly headings
in the southern hemisphere)

• you operate in Track Control mode without a speed instrument

• you wish to change the Off Course alarm angle

The calibration menu allows you to adjust the following parameters from their
factory default settings:

• rudder gain

• average cruise speed

• off course alarm limit

•variation

• Northerly/Southerly turning error compensation

• boat’s current latitude

• rudder damping

Adjusting calibration values

The flow chart on the next page shows how to:

• enter the calibration menu

• scroll through the calibration menu

• adjust the calibration values

• quit calibration

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Calibration menu

1 = Rudder gain
5 = Average cruise speed
6 = Off course alarm angle

SECONDS

REPEAT THE ABOVE KEYPRESS
WITHIN 10 SECONDS TO ENTER CALIBRATION

9 = Local magnetic variation
10 = Northerly/Southerly

turning error correction
11 = Current boat latitude
13 = Rudder damping

SECONDS

ADJUSTING CALIBRATION

FEATURES

OR

QUITTING CALIBRATION AND

SAVING ANY CHANGES

SECOND

QUITTING CALIBRATION

WITHOUT SAVING CHANGES

Does not appear if Level 10 is set to 0.

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Calibration features

Calibration feature Value

D167-07a

• The number on the left identifies the calibration feature and the number on
the right the currently selected value.

• You can enter the calibration menu to view the existing values without alter­ing them. After viewing the value, a momentary press of
pilot to its normal operating mode without affecting the previous settings.

• If the display shows CAL OFF when you try to enter calibration, refer to

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.

standby returns the

page

D214-1

Default calibration values

The following table shows the default calibration values. These will provide safe
performance for initial sea trial.

No. Feature Default setting Adjusted values

1 Rudder gain 5

5 Average cruise speed 8

6 Off course alarm angle 20

9 Local magnetic variation Off (– –)

10 North/South turning error

correction

11 Boat’s current latitude 0

13 Rudder damping 3

Off (0)

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Note:

Calibration Levels 2,3,4,7,8 and 12 are not available. If Calibration Level 10 is set to

0, level 11 will also be omitted.

6.2 Calibrating the tiller pilot

Calibration Level 1: Rudder gain

Use Calibration Level 1 to adjust the rudder gain. This must be set when your boat
is under way, as described on

Calibration Level 5: cruise speed

Use Calibration Level 5 to set the boat’s normal cruising speed for operation in
Tra ck mo de.

When interfacing with a navigation system, the tiller pilot uses the boat’s average
cruising speed to perform track calculations.

Note:

If a SeaTalk speed instrument is connected, boat speed data will be transmitted di-

rectly to the autopilot.

Calibration Level 6: off course alarm angle

Use Calibration Level 6 to set the off course alarm angle. This alarm warns you if
the autopilot is unable to maintain its set course.

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.

The off course alarm operates if the autopilot strays off course, by more than the
set value, for more than 20 seconds.

You can set the limit in 1° increments between 15° and 40°.

Locked heading

Boat heading

15˚ minimum

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Calibration Level 9: magnetic variation

Use Calibration Level 9 to input the level of magnetic variation present at the
boat’s current position.

•-ve variation = west

•+ve variation = east

The tiller pilot transmits this value onto the SeaTalk bus, so it can be picked up by
other SeaTalk instruments.

Calibration Level 10: heading error correction

Use Calibration Level 10 to switch on Northerly or Southerly heading error
correction:

•0 = Off

• 1 = Northern Hemisphere, 2 = Southern Hemisphere

You might notice that the autopilot tends to be a little less stable on Northerly
headings in the higher latitudes of the Northern hemisphere (or Southerly
headings in the Southern hemisphere).

This is caused by the increasing angle of dip of the earth’s magnetic field at higher
latitudes, which has the effect of amplifying rudder response on Northerly
(Southerly) headings. This error affects all magnetic compasses and gets worse
further away from the equator.

With heading error correction switched on, the tiller pilot can compensate for this
error by automatically adjusting the autopilot gain (depending on heading). This
will provide precise course keeping on all headings.

North

without

North

with
compensation

compensation

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Calibration Level 11: boat’s current latitude

When you have switched on heading error correction (Level 10), you need to use
Calibration Level 11 to input the boat’s current latitude (to the nearest degree).

Set the latitude using the

Note:

If the correction is switched off in Calibration Level 10 (i.e. set to ‘0’),Level 11 will

be omitted. When you press the

13.

-1, +1, -10 and +10 keys.

auto

key in Calibration Level 10 you will advance to Level

Calibration Level 13: rudder damping

Adjust the value in Calibration Level 13 if the tiller drive ‘hunts’ when trying to
position the rudder.

• you can select 9 stages of rudder damping – initially, this option should be set
to 3

• if the autopilot is over-active in calm conditions, increase the damping

• if the course keeping is not tight enough, decrease the damping

• adjust the damping one stage at a time

Controlling access to calibration

You can prevent unauthorized access to calibration as follows:

1. Press and hold
shows CAL OFF:

-1 and standby together for 10 seconds until the display

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2. Toggle the calibration access between On and OFF using the -1 and +1 keys.

3. Store the setting by pressing

-1 and standby for 10 seconds until the tiller

drive returns to normal operation.

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ST1000+ and ST2000+
tiller drives: socket template

Drill 2.5 mm (3/32 inch)
diameter pilot hole (4 positions)

Drill 21 mm (53/64 inch)
diameter hole

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A

Adjusting autopilot performance 56
Adjusting tiller pilot settings 59–64
Alarms and warnings

Large XTE 17, 21
Off course alarm 11
Track data error 21
Track data not received 20
Waypoint advance 19, 21
Wind shift 23

Auto mode 8–13

Automatic deadband 12
AutoTack 9
Changing course 9
Dodging obstacles 10
Entering Auto mode 8
Exiting Auto mode 8
Navigation information pages 11
Off course alarm 11

Return to previous heading 10
Auto Seastate 12
Automatic deviation correction 53

B

Boat’s current latitude 64

C

Cabling

NMEA 47

Power 43

Remote control (optional) 46

SeaTalk 44
Calibration 59–64

Access 64

Default values 61

Level 01 - Rudder gain 56, 62

Level 05 - Cruise speed 62

Level 06 - Off course alarm angle 62

Level 09 - Magnetic variation 63

Level 10 - Heading error 63

Level 11 - Boat’s current latitude 64

Level 13 - Rudder damping 64
Cantilever mounting 37
Changing course 9, 13
Commissioning the tiller pilot 49–57

Adjusting rudder gain 56

Functional tests 49–52
Initial sea trial 53–56

Compass calibration 53–55

Deviation correction 53

Heading alignment 55
Cross track error 17
Cruise speed 62
Current latitude 64

D

Display illumination 14
Dodging obstacles 10, 19

E

EMC

Installation guidelines 30

Servicing and safety guidelines 25

F

Fault finding 26
Functional test

Navigation interface 50

Operating sense 49

SeaTalk interface 52

Switch on 49

Wind instrument interface 51

H

Heading alignment 55
Heading error correction 63

I

Illumination 14
Initial sea trial

Checking autopilot operation 55

Compass deviation correction 53

Heading alignment 55
Installation 29–48

Cabling

NMEA 47
Power 43

SeaTalk 44
EMC guidelines 30
Parts supplied 29
Socket 41
Tiller drive 31–40

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L

Lighting 14

M

Magnetic variation 63
Maintenance 25
Mounting socket 33

N

Navigation information pages 11
NMEA

Cabling 47
Recognized data 47

Northerly heading error correction 63

O

Off course alarm 11
Off course alarm angle 62
Operating modes 7–24

Auto mode 8–13
Track mode 14–21
WindTrim mode 22–24

Operating sense, reversing 49

P

Parts supplied 29
Pedestal socket mounting 39
Power

Cabling 43

Socket installation 41
Product support 26
Pushrod extensions 34

R

Recognized NMEA data 47
Remote control cabling 46
Return to previous heading 10
Rudder damping 64
Rudder gain 56, 62

S

SeaTalk

Accessory cables 44

Cabling 44
Servicing 25
Socket installation 41
Southerly heading error correction 63

Specifications 5

T

Tiller drive installation 31–40

Cantilever mounting 37
Mounting socket 33
Pedestal socket mounting 39
Pushrod extensions 34
Tiller bra ckets 3 5
Tiller pin 33
Tiller pin (Non-standard) 40

Track mode 14–21

Cross track error 17
Dodging obstacles 19
Entering Track mode 14

Automatic acquisition 15

Manual acquisition 16
Exiting Track mode 17
Safety 19
Tidal stream compensation 18
Warning messages 20
Waypoint arrival/advance 18

W

WindTrim mode 22–24

Entering WindTrim mode 22
Exiting WindTrim mode 23
Return to previous wind 23
Wind shift alarm 23

X

XTE (Cross track error) 17

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agents, will repair or exchange under warranty any parts or product proven to be defective in material or
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3.1 In the event of warranty service being required, the customer should cont act Raymarine Technical Support or the
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taxi fares, launch fees, aircraft rental, subsistence, custom s, shipping, an d communications charges etc.

4.13 Neither Raymarine nor a Raymarine service agent shall be liable for any incidental, indirect, consequential or
special (including punitiv e or multiple) damages, nor shall Raymarine or a R aymarine service agent be liable for any
loss of profit, business, contracts, opportunity, goodwill or other similar loss. The liability of Raymarine or a Raymarine
service agent to a customer under this warranty, whether for breach of contract, tort, breach of statutory d uty o r
otherwise, shall not exceed US$ 1,000,000. Nothing in this paragraph 4.13 shall limit the liability of Raymarine or a
Raymarine service agen t in respect of death or personal injury cau sed by its negligence, fraud or any other liability
which by law, cannot be excluded or limited.

4.14 All Raymarine p roducts sold or provided hereunder ar e mere ly aids to navigation. It is the respo nsibility of the
user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill independent of any Raymarine product.

Document Number 80 009_1

January 2005

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