Raymarine ST1000 Plus, ST2000 Plus User Manual

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ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

Owner’s Handbook

Document number: 81130-3 Date: June 2001

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Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd.

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Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd 2001.

Preface iii

Contents

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

1.1 Overview .................................................................................. 1

1.2 Specifications ............................................................................2

1.3 About this handbook .................................................................3

Important Information ..............................................................3

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 (Stand by mode) ..............................8

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

Displaying navigation information pages ...............................12

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 ...................................................................15

Selecting Track mode .............................................................15

Returning to Auto from T rack mode .......................................17

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

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

W aypoint arrival and advanc e .................................................19

Dodges in Track m ode ............................................................ 19

Safety in Track mode .............................................................. 20

W arning messages in T rack mode ...........................................21

2.5 Using WindT rim mode ...........................................................23

Selecting WindT rim mode ......................................................23

Exiting WindT rim mode ......................................................... 24

Returning to the previous apparent wind angle .......................24

Wind shift alarm ......................................................................24

Operating hints for WindT rim mode .......................................25

Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding ..............................27

3.1 General maintenance ..............................................................27

3.2 Product support .......................................................................28

3.3 Fault finding ............................................................................28

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot ......................................33

4.1 Planning the installation ..........................................................33

4.2 Installing the tiller pin and mounting socket ...........................36

Measuring the critical dimensions ..........................................36

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Basic installation ..................................................................... 37

Installation accessories ........................................................... 38

4.3 Cabling and socket installation ............................................... 45

Mounting the socket ............................................................... 45

Power supply .......................................................................... 46

SeaTa lk cabling .......................................................................47

NMEA cabling ........................................................................49

Connecting NMEA and SeaTalk ............................................ 50

Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot ...........................51

5.1 Functional tests .......................................................................51

Switch on ................................................................................51

Operating sense .......................................................................51

Checking the navigation interface .......................................... 52

Checking the wind instrument interface ................................. 54

Checking the SeaT alk interface .............................................. 54

5.2 Initial sea trial .......................................................................... 55

Calibrating the compass .......................................................... 56

Autopilot operation ................................................................. 58

5.3 Adjusting autopilot performance ............................................ 58

Chapter 6: Adjusting Tiller Pilot Settings ............................61

6.1 Introduction ............................................................................ 61

Adjusting calibration values ................................................... 61

Calibration features .................................................................63

Default calibration values ....................................................... 63

6.2 Calibrating the tiller pilot ........................................................ 64

Calibration Level 1: Rudder gain ............................................64

Calibration Level 5: cruise speed ............................................64

Calibration Level 6: off course alarm a ngle ............................ 64

Calibration Level 9: magnetic variation ................................. 65

Calibration Level 10: heading error correction ....................... 65

Calibration Level 11: boat’s current latitude ........................... 66

Calibration Level 13: rudder damping ....................................66

Controlling access to calibration .............................................66

Index ..................................................................................... 69

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview

Y our Raymarine tiller pilot is a totally self-contained autopilot designed for tiller steered sailboats. The autopilot is m ounted 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 12V electrical system.

Operating modes

The tiller pilot has four basic operating modes:

• Stan dby mode: autopilot off

• Auto mode: autopilot engaged and locked onto a heading

• T rack mode: autopi lot on and maintaining a track between two

• WindT rim mode: autopilot on and maintainin g a course re lative

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waypoints created on a navigation system

to an apparent wind angle

SeaTalk and NMEA compatibility

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

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

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The ST1000 Plus and ST2000 Plus tiller pilot s 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

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General specifications

Power supply: 10 V to 15 V DC

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

ST2000 Plus: 77 kg (170 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

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 heading dead band – seastate control

• Automatic tack

• Built-in navigator interface (NMEA and SeaTalk)

• Waypoint advance feature

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.

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1.3 About this handbook

Part 1: Using the Tiller Pilot

This part of the handbook explains how to use yo ur tiller pilot:

Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot

How to use the tiller pilot.

Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding

Provides maintenance and fault finding information.

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Part 2: Installing the Tiller Pilot

This part of the handbook explains how to install your tiller pilot:

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot

How to install your tiller pilot and its components.

Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot

How to check the tiller pilot and perform an initial sea trial.

Chapter 6: Adjusting Tiller Pilot Settings

How to change the tiller pilot calibration settings.

Note: T his handbook contains important information about installing, using and maintainin g your new Raymarine product. To get the best from the product, please read this h andbook thoroughly.

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Important Information

Warranty

T o register your new Raymarine product, please take a few min utes 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

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 product improv ement may change specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and th e 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 pr oduct performance, personal injury

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and/or damage to your boat.

WARNING: Electrical safety

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

WARNING: Navigation aid

Although we have designed this pr oduct to be accurate and reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it should only be used as an aid to n avigation and should never replace common s ense and navigational judgement. A lways maintain a permanent watch so you can respond t o situations as they develop.

Y our Raymarine autopilot will add a new dim ension 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 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 po sition 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.

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Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot

2.1 Overview

WARNING:

Passage making under autopi lot 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 ‘

• The tiller pilot is controlled using simp le 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.

• T o select automatic steering:

• steady the boat on the required heading

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

• press

• T o return to manual steering at any time:

• press

• remove the pushrod from the tiller pin

• Y ou can use the

when the boat is under autopilot control.

C’ alongside the boat’s current compass heading).

retract the pushrod using the

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

auto: t he display will then show an ‘A’ alongside the

current heading

standby

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

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2.2 Using Auto mode

Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode)

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

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

will show an ‘

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

Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode)

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

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T o 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 1 1).

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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 1 0°.

Port Starboard

oror

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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 WindT rim modes) that turns the boat through 100°:

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AutoTack - Port

• to AutoTack 100° to port, press

• to AutoTack 100° to starboard, press

AutoTack - Starboard

Wind

AutoTack

angle

-1 and -10 together

AutoTack

angle

+1 and +10 together

Wind

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Dodging obstacles

1. T o avoid an obstacle when you boat is under autopilot con trol, select a course change in the appropriate direction. For example, press

-10 three times for a 30°dodge to port.

Obstacle

30˚ dodge

to port

Original

course

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)

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Returning to the previous heading

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

2. T o accept the previous heading, press previous heading is flashing.

Resumed course

auto again while the

Obstacle

Original

course

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SECOND

Dodge

Note: If you do not press auto while the display is flashing, the autopilot will maintain the current heading.

Off course alarm

The off course alarm sounds if the locked autopilot heading and t he boat’s current heading differ by more than the value set in calibration level 6 (see page 64) for 20 seconds.

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Cancelling the off course alarm

T o cancel the off course alarm, press standby to return to manual steering.

Note: If the off course alarm sounds, this is usually an indication t hat the boat is carrying too much sail, or that the sails are badly balanced. In these conditions, you can usually obtai n significant improvements in course keeping by improving the sail balance.

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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 momentarily . The display will then cycle through the navigation information pages:

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Y ou can revert to no rmal operation by pressing either -1 and +10 or

+1 and -10 together again.

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

Locked heading

Distance to waypoint (if available)

Bearing to waypoint (if available)

Cross track error

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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 an d course keeping accuracy .

If you want to switch off the AutoSeastate feature:

1. From Auto, WindT rim or Track mode, press 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.

-1 and +1 together to

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

Note: The autopilot reverts to Automatic Deadband Contr ol each time you select Standby mode.

Operating hints – trim changes

CAUTION:

Only make major course changes when steering MANUALL Y . This ensures that the boat will safely clear any obstructions or other boats, and you can take into account t he changed wind an d sea conditions on the new heading b efore engaging the autopilot.

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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 aut omatic 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 cour se when the automatic trim has been fully established. T o minimize this problem, use the following procedure to make major course changes:

1. Note the required new heading.

2. Press

standby, remove the pushrod from the til ler pin, and steer

manually.

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

4. Press

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

auto and let the boat settle on course.

-1 or +1.

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Gusting conditions

In gusting conditions, the course may tend to wander s lightly , 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, r eef the mainsail a little early.

• It is also advisable (whenever possible) to avoid sailing w ith 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.

• 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

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Y ou can switch the displ ay illumination on and off when the till er pilot is in Standby mode:

• from Standby mode, press illumination between on (

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

-1 and +1 together to switch the

L1) and off (L0)

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Note: T he tiller pilot normally powers-up wi th the illumination switched on (

L1).

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

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2.4 Using Track mode

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

• a SeaT alk navigator, or

• a non-SeaT alk navigation system transmitting NM EA 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

• manual acquisition – when Cross T rack 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 T rack mo de.

• the bearing to waypoint, and

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

Current heading

Waypoint

at 058˚

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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 followi ng 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 i nformation, 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 T rack mode:

• the autopilot will start tracking to the waypoint

• the display will alternate between cross track error and the

locked pilot heading

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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 possibl e 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

Returning to Auto from Track mode

To return to Auto mode from Track mode:

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• press

auto, or

-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 nautic al miles (nm) and is taken directly from your navigator .

Waypoint 1

Cross track error

(XTE)

Waypoint 2

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The tille r pilot dis plays the cross trac k error in the follow ing ways:

On track

Off track to port (steer to starboard)

Off track to starboard (steer to port)

Tidal stream compensation

Under most operating conditions, T rack 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

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course changes to ensure optimum performance over a wide ran ge 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 page 64).

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Boat's speed over ground

Waypoint 1

Waypoint 2

Tidal component

Boat's speed through water

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Waypoint arrival and advance

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Waypo int advance will only operate if the tiller pilot r eceives valid bearing to waypoint an d waypoint name information.

The tiller pilot can only decode the first FOUR characters of a waypoint name . It will not be ab le to decode nam es longer than four characters, which will stop the waypoint advance featur e from working.

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

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

-10 and +10 together .

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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

arrival 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

Dodges in Track mode

In Track mode, you still have ful l 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

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Safety in Track mode

WARNING:

T rack mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex navigational situations. However, it is still the skipper’s responsibility to ensur e the safety of their boat at all times through careful navigation and frequent position checks.

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

Confirming position at the start of a journey

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

• Check for fixed positional errors and compensat e for them.

Verifying computed positions

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• 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, y ou 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.

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Warning messages in Track mode

Track data not received

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The tiller pilot displays this message if you select T rack mode when the autopilot is not receiving any navigation dat a.

Track data error

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The tiller pilot displays this message if you select T rack 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.

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Waypoint advance

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

• the pilot continues on its current heading, and the displa y 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

• 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

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bearing to waypoint and waypoint number i nformation.

-10 and +10 together .

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2.5 Using WindTrim mode

Note: You can only use WindTrim mode if the tiller pilot is connected to a suitable wind sensor/i nstrument providing wind direct ion data.

T o 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) co nnected via

supplied SeaT alk 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 prov ides smooth precise performance with minimum power consumption.

WindT rim 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 WindT rim mode, the tiller pilot ignores short-term changes in wind direction, yet still tracks real wind shifts as su btle as 1°.

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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

T o exit WindT rim mode:

• press

standby to return to Standby mode 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 angl e:

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

2. The display flashes the previous locked heading f or 10 seconds.

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

• when you select the previous heading, the “

seconds to confirm the selection

standby and auto together

W” flashes for 10

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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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T o 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

• WindT rim filters the wind vane output. Thi s provides optimum response for offshore conditions where genuine shifts in wind direction occur gradually .

• In gusting and unsteady inshore condi tions, it is best to sail a few degrees further off the wind so that changes in apparent wind directio n can be tole rated.

• It is important to minimize the amount of standi ng 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 sol ving 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.

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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.

• T o 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).

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

• In some installations, it may not be possible to preven t the equipment from being affected by ext ernal influences. In general this will not damage the 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 Representa tives.

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

If you cannot trace or rectify the fault, contact either your national distributor , service representative, or the Raymarine T echnical Services Call Center. Refer to the back cover or the W orldwide 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

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

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

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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 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 navigator has lost its fix – refer to the

The compass has not been corrected for deviation – carry out the deviation and alignment procedures (see page 56).

Rudder gain too low (see page 58).

Rudder gain too high (see page 58).

Northerly/Southerly heading correction not set up (see page 65).

Calibration access has been prevented (see page 66).

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

position data.

No bearing to waypoint information received from the navigator.

Compass deviation c orrection is running.

Data is not being received – check the cabling.

navigator handbook for further action.

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Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot

4.1 Planning the installation

Before you start installing your tiller pilot system, use the illust ration to check the parts supplied. Then read through the following informati on and the r elevant in stallatio n sections in this ch apter .

ST1000 Plus and ST2000 Plus Pack Contents

Tiller

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

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Cabling guidelines

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

• avoid running cables through bilges where possibl e

• avoid running cables close to fluorescent lights, engines, radi o

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 w hat factors could affect the operation of the product.

The guidelines given here describe the conditions for opti mum 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 with in the constraints imposed by any location, alwa ys ensure the maximum separation possible between different items of electrical equipment.

For optimum EMC perform ance, we recommend that:

• Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are:

• At least 3 ft (1 m) from any equipment transmitting or cabl es

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 normally 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 moto r 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

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cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manu al.

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• If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable, this ferrite should n ot be removed. If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reassembled in the same position.

EMC suppression ferrites

W e supply the fluxgate compass and power cab les with suppression ferrites fitted. Always use these ferrites supplied by Raymarine.

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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.

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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 7 50 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.T wo dimensions are critical to ensure corr ect installation:

• Dimension A = 589 mm (23.2 in): the distance from the

mounting socket to the tiller pin

Note: T his dimension increases if your inst allation requires a pushrod extension (see page 38) or cantilever mount (see page 41).

• Dimension B = 460 mm (1 8 in): the distance from the rudder

stock’s center line to the tiller pin

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)

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'B' 460 mm (18 in)

90˚

Rudder axis

Sloping rudderstock

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T o 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: Fo r standard installations, d imension A is measured on the starboard side of the cockpit. If you need to moun t the tiller pilot on the port side of the cockpit, you can measure dimens ion A to port. However you will need to reverse the tiller pilot’s operating sense when you have completed installation (see page52).

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

Basic installation

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

Mounting socket

12.5 mm (0.5 in)

Tiller pin

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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 pin so it is 1 2.5 mm ( tiller surface.

/2 in) above the

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 t han 25 mm (1 in) thick, reinforce the underside with plywoo d bonded into position.

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

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 thor oughly before appl ying 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

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

2. Measure dimension C.

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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

Mounting the pushrod extension

T o 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.

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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

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

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

Dimension E (pushrod above tiller)

Bracket part no.

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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 w ith a sloping rudderstock, refer to the diagram on page36.

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

3. Drill two 6 mm (

/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 (

/4in) diameter bolts,

nuts and washers.

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

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 of fset 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).

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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)

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Mounting the cantilever assembly

T o mount the cantilever assembly:

1. T emporarily assemble the cantilever by screwing the rod into the mounting ring.

2. Ensure the tiller pilot is horizontal and then mar k the locat ion of the mounting ring and its mounting holes.

3. Drill three 6 mm (

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marked.

/4in) diameter holes at the positions you have

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

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5. Use three 6 mm (1/4in) diameter bolts, nuts and washers to attach the mounting 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 t o the rod end and the cap.

8. Place the cap over the rod end, making sure the hole for the tiller pilot mountin g 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.

Pedestal socket mounting

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

Identifying the correct pedestal socket

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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.

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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.

3. Mark the bolt holes on the mounting ring and then drill three 6 mm (

/4in) diameter holes.

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

5. Use three 6 mm (

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

Y our Raymarine dealer can also supply the following alte rnative lengths of tiller pin for other non-st andard 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

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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)

Mounting the socket

Install the tiller pilot socket as follows:

Plug

Socket

Gasket

Cable

NMEA - (green, pin 5)

SeaTalk data (yellow, pin 4)

Floating nut

Retaining ring

Installed socket

D305-3

Screw

Rubber cap

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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

/64 in) clearance hole for the cable boss.

/32 in) for the self-tapping screws.

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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.

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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.

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)

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Supply (+12 V DC)12 A fuse

Socket

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

• 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) 1.5 mm

Up to 4 m (13 ft) 2.5 mm

IMPORTANT:

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 .

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

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CAUTION:

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

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If required, the tiller pilot can be wired to the SeaT alk bus using a suitable SeaTalk interface cable (part numbers: D229 flat moulded plug, D179 male round plug, D181 female roun d 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 SeaT alk 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 SeaT alk equipment (e.g. ST30, ST40, ST60)

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

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 0.3 m (12 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)

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D181 Female round plug to bare ends 3 m (9 ft 10 in)

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Remote control cabling

If required, you can operate the tiller pilot using:

• a full-function ST600R remo te control unit (part no: A120 16), or

• a SeaT alk hand-held remote control (part no: Z101)

The following illustration shows how to connect a remote control.

SeaTalk

instruments

SeaTalk

cable*

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

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 WindT rim modes.

Supply (0 V)

Supply (+12 V DC)12 A fuse

SeaTalk

socket

Socket

Yellow (SeaTalk data)

Screen (SeaTalk 0 V)

Red (SeaTalk 12 V) with 5 A fuse

SeaTalk cable

ST600R remote

Z101 remote

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Recognized NMEA data

The following table lists the recognized NMEA sentences.

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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,

Speed Through Water VHW

Apparent Wind Angle and Speed VWR

WDC, RMB, BOD, WCV, BER, BEC

Supply (0 V)

Supply (+12 V DC)12 A fuse

Socket

NMEA -

NMEA +

Navigator

or wind

instrument

with NMEA

output

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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

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Yellow (SeaTalk data)

NMEA +

Navigator

or wind

instrument

with NMEA

output

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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 pi lot number ( or

ST2000).

3. Within 2 seco nds, the display should show a flashing by the compass heading (for example, 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 28).

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. T o check the operating sense:

C 234). This shows the

‘C’ followed

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ST1000

1. Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.

2. Press

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

4. If the helm produces a turn to port, refer to the following

+10.

instructions on reversing the operating sense.

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Reversing the operating sense

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

1. Press

-1 and +1 together for 5 seconds.

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

Checking the navigation interface

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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 T rack Error between 0 nm and 0.3 nm.

2. Enter Auto mode by pressing

3. Enter Track mode by pressi ng

auto.

-10 and +10 together.

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.

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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:

Locked heading

Distance to waypoint (if available)

Bearing to waypoint (if available)

Cross track error

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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

Track data not received

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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

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

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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

standby and auto together .

‘W’ followed by the locked

heading.

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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

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

1. Press

standby.

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

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 un it.

5.2 Initial sea trial

CAUTION:

Failure to carry out the sea trial may r esult 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 steerin g system and its dynamic steering characteristics.

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

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• Do not at tempt to ma ke any perm anent cha nges to th e 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 lar ge waves.

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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 page 63)

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

Calibrating the compass

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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. Y ou should complete the Compass Deviation

Correction at the beginning of your sea t rial.

T o complete the compass correction:

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

2. Press and hold cycle around the display .

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

standby for 1 second – a series of dashes will

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• boat's speed below 2 knots

• each complete circle should take 3 minutes

11/2 – 2 circles

4. Keep turning your boat until the display changes to show the amount of deviation the autopilot has detected (this sh ould take between 1

/2 t o2 complete circles). The deviation alternates with

the autopilot’s current heading ever y 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 wi thout saving any new settings, press

momentarily

Note: Fo r installations where an ST 50 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 Steeri ng Compass Instrument (refer to Steering Co mpass handbook instructions).

standby for 1 second until the pilot beeps

standby

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Further adjustments to heading alignment

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

standby f or 1 second.

1. Press

auto to skip Deviation Correction and proceed to Heading

Alignment.

2. Adjust the heading as described above.

Autopilot operation

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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

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

achieve a constant heading in calm sea conditions.

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

Port Starboard

oror

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, dif ferent boats can vary widely in their response to the helm and further adjustment to the rudder gain may improve the autopilot’s st eering ch aracte ristics .

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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 followed 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 overs teer by reducing the rudder ga in 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° t urn and there will be no overshoot (

B).

Correct thi s understeer by increasi ng the rudder gain setting.

New

heading

Rudder gain too low

Rudder gain too high

rudder gain

Correct

New

heading

New

heading

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Note: It is easier to recognize these actions in calm sea conditions where wave action does not mask basic steering perf ormance.

2. Refer to the calibration menu diagram in Chapter 6: Adjusting Tiller Pilot Settings, for instructions on how to adjust the rudder

gain setting.

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

Y ou should set th e 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 61

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 features.

Y ou mi ght need to adjust the tiller pi lot calibr ation sett ings if:

• the pilot does not maintain a selected heading

• the rudder activity is too high or the course keeping is not t ight

enough.

• the boat appears to be unstable 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 angl e

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

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• rudder gain

• average cruise speed

• off course alarm limit

• variation

• Northerly/Southerly turning error compensati on

• 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

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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

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

• Y ou can enter the calibration menu to view the existing values without altering them. After viewing the value, a momentary press of without a ffectin g the prev ious sett ings.

• If the display shows refer to page 66.

standby returns the pilot to its normal operating mode

CAL OFF when you try to enter calibration,

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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

5Average 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

Note: C alibration 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.

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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 page 58.

Calibration Level 5: cruise speed

Use Calibration Level 5 to set the boat’s normal cruising speed for operation in Track mode.

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 directly 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 of f course, by more than the set value, for more than 20 seconds.

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

Locked heading

15˚ minimum

Boat heading

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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 pos ition.

• -ve variation = west

• +ve variation = east

The tille r pilot tra nsmits thi s value o nto the Sea T alk bus, so it can be picked up by other SeaT alk instruments.

Calibration Level 10: heading error correction

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

• 0 = Off

• 1 = Northern Hemisphere, 2 = Southern Hemisphere

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

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

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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 cours e 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 i nput the boat’s current latitude (to the nearest degree).

Set the latitude using the

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

Note: If the cor rection is switched off in Calibration Level 10 (i.e. set

to ‘

0’),Level 11 will be omitted. When you press the auto key in

Calibration Level 10 you will advance to Level 13.

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 , th is 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

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• adjust the damping one stage at a time

Controlling access to calibration

Y ou can prevent unauthorized access to calibration as follows:

1. Press and hold display shows

-1 and standby together for 10 s econds unti l the

CAL OFF:

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2. T oggle the calibration access between On and OFF using the -1 and

+1 keys.

3. Store the setting by pressi ng

-1 and standby for 10 seconds until

the tiller drive returns to normal operation.

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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Index

Adjusting autopilot performance 58 Adjusting tiller pilot settings Alarms and warnings

Large XTE Off course alarm Track data error Track data not received Waypoint advance Wind shift

Auto mode

Automatic deadband AutoTack Changing course Dodging obstacles Entering Auto mode Exiting Auto mode Navigation infor m ation pages Off course alarm

Return to previous heading Auto Seastate Automatic deviation correction

17, 21

8–14

61–66

19, 22

Boat’s current latitude 66

Cabling

NMEA

Power

Remote control (optional)

SeaTalk Calibration

61–66

Access

Default values

Level 01 - Rudder gain

Level 05 - Cruise speed

Level 06 - Off course alarm angle

Level 09 - Magnetic variation

Level 10 - Heading error

Level 11 - Boat’s current latitude

Level 13 - Rudder damping

58, 64

Cantilever mounting Changing course Commissioning the tiller pilot

Adjusting rudder gain Functional tests Initial sea trial

Compass calibration

Deviation correction

Heading alignment Cross track error Cruise speed Current latitude

9, 13

51–55

55–58

56–58

Display illumination 14 Dodging obstacles

10, 19

EMC

Installation guidelines

Servicing and safety guidelines

Fault finding 28 Functional test

Navigation interface

Operating sense

SeaTalk interface

Switch on

Wind instrument interface

Heading alignment 57 Heading error correction

Illumination 14 Initial sea trial

Checking autopilot operation 58

Compass deviation correction

Heading alignment Installation

33–50

51–59

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Cabling

NMEA

Power

SeaTalk EMC guidelines Parts supplied

Socket Tiller drive

36–44

Lighting 14

Magnetic variation 65 Maintenance Mounting socket

Navigation inf ormation pages 12 NMEA

Cabling Recognized data

Northerly heading error correction

Off course alarm 11 Off course alarm angle Operating modes

Auto mode Track mode WindTrim mode

Operating sense, reversing

7–25

8–14

15–22

23–25

Parts supplied 33 Pedestal socket mounting Power

Cabling 47 Socket installation

Product support Pushrod extensio ns

Recognized NMEA data 49 Remote control cabling

Return to previous heading Rudder damping Rudder gain

58, 64

SeaTalk

Accessory cables Cabling

Servicing Socket installation Southerly heading error correction Specifications

Tiller drive installation 36–44

Cantilever mounting Mounting socket Pedestal socket mounting Pushrod extensio n s Tiller brackets Tiller pin Tiller pin (Non-standard)

Track mode

Cross track error Dodging obstacles Entering Track mode

Exiting Track mode Safety Tidal stream compensation Warning messages Waypoint arrival/advance

15–22

Automatic acquisition Manual acquisition

WindTrim mode 23–25

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

XTE (Cross track error) 17

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Raymarine ST1000 Plus, ST2000 Plus User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots

Owner’s Handbook

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

1.1 Overview

Operating modes

SeaTalk and NMEA compatibility

1.2 Specifications

EMC conformance

1.3 About this handbook

Part 1: Using the Tiller Pilot

Part 2: Installing the Tiller Pilot

Important Information

Warranty

Handbook information

Safety notices

Part 1: Using the Tiller Pilot

Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot 7

2.1 Overview

2.2 Using Auto mode

Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode)

Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode)

Changing course

Automatic tack feature (AutoTack)

Dodging obstacles

Returning to the previous heading

Off course alarm

Cancelling the off course alarm

Displaying navigation information pages

Automatic deadband control (Auto Seastate)

Operating hints – trim changes

Gusting conditions

2.3 Switching display illumination on and off

2.4 Using Track mode

Selecting Track mode

Automatic track acquisition

Manual track acquisition

Manual track acquisition at low speeds

Returning to Auto from Track mode

Cross track error (XTE)

Tidal stream compensation

Waypoint arrival and advance

Arrival

Advance

Dodges in Track mode

Safety in Track mode

Confirming position at the start of a journey

Verifying computed positions

Plot frequency

Setting waypoints

Warning messages in Track mode

Track data not received

Track data error

Large cross track error

Waypoint advance

2.5 Using WindTrim mode

Selecting WindTrim mode

Exiting WindTrim mode

Returning to the previous apparent wind angle

Wind shift alarm

Operating hints for WindTrim mode

Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding 27

3.1 General maintenance

Display condensation

Routine cabling checks

Cleaning the tiller pilot

EMC advice

3.2 Product support

3.3 Fault finding

Part 2: Installing the Tiller Pilot

Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot 33

4.1 Planning the installation

Cabling guidelines

EMC installation guidelines

EMC suppression ferrites

Connections to other equipment

4.2 Installing the tiller pin and mounting socket