Raymarine ST60 User Manual

ST60 Compass Instrument

Owner’s Handbook

Document number: 81107-4 Date: 1 April 2004

Raymarine, ST60 and SeaTalk are trademarks of Raymarine Limited

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Preface

Important information

Safety notices

WARNING: Product installation & operation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, damage to your boat and/or poor product performance.

WARNING: Electrical safety Make sure you have switched off the power supply before you start installing this product.

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

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 accessori es conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

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 n otice. Therefore, Raymarine cannot ac cept liability for any differences between the product and the handbook.

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Contents

Preface ......................................................................................................................i

Important information ..................................................................................... i

Safety notices .......................................................................................... i

EMC conformance ................................................................................... i

Handbook information ............................................................................ i

Contents................................................................................................... iii

Introduction ...................................................................................................vii

Data inputs ....................................................................................................vii

SeaTalk .................................................................................................viii

Stand alone operation ..........................................................................viii

Remote control .............................................................................................viii

Mounting options .........................................................................................viii

Parts supplied ................................................................................................ ix

Chapter 1: Operation ............................................................................................1

1.1 Getting started ....................................................................................... 1

Displayed information ............................................................................ 1

Digital display .................................................................................. 1

Pointer ............................................................................................. 2

Use with Sea Talk autopilot .................................................................... 2

1.2 Normal operation ................................................................................... 2

Unlocked mode ...................................................................................... 3

Course over ground (COG) ............................................................... 3

Average heading .............................................................................. 3

Locked mode .......................................................................................... 4

Operation ......................................................................................... 5

Auto mode ............................................................................................. 6

1.3 Display illumination ............................................................................... 6

1.4 Remote control ...................................................................................... 7

1.5 Operating hints ...................................................................................... 7

Steering sense ........................................................................................ 7

Man overboard/reciprocal course .......................................................... 7

Chapter 2: Maintenance & Troubleshooting .....................................................9

2.1 Maintenance .......................................................................................... 9

Servicing and safety ............................................................................... 9

Instrument ............................................................................................. 9

Cabling ................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 10

Preliminary procedures ........................................................................ 10

Fault location ....................................................................................... 10

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Technical support ..................................................................................11

World wide web .............................................................................11

Telephone help line ........................................................................11

Help us to help you ......................................................................... 11

Chapter 3: Installation .......................................................................................13

3.1 Planning your installation .....................................................................13

Site requirements ................................................................................. 13

Transducer ......................................................................................13

Instrument ......................................................................................14

EMC installation guidelines ..................................................................15

Suppression ferrites ........................................................................ 16

Connections to other equipment ....................................................16

3.2 Procedures ...........................................................................................17

Unpacking ............................................................................................17

Fitting the instrument ...........................................................................17

Surface mounting ...........................................................................17

Flush mounting .............................................................................. 18

Fitting the low-profile bezel ......................................................18

Flush mounting procedure .......................................................20

Bracket mounting ...........................................................................21

Fitting transducer .................................................................................21

Installation .....................................................................................21

Running transducer cable ...............................................................22

General ....................................................................................22

Connecting the instrument ................................................................... 23

Introduction ...................................................................................23

Signal connections .........................................................................23

Power supply connections ..............................................................24

SeaTalk systems ....................................................................... 24

Stand alone instruments ..........................................................24

Chapter 4: Calibration ........................................................................................ 27

4.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................27

EMC conformance ................................................................................27

4.2 User calibration ....................................................................................27

Linearization ......................................................................................... 28

Heading alignment ...............................................................................28

Lock mode ............................................................................................ 28

Variation setting ...................................................................................29

True/magnetic selection ........................................................................30

Leaving User calibration .......................................................................30

4.3 Intermediate calibration .......................................................................30

Software version number .....................................................................30

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Master/repeater status ......................................................................... 30

Leaving Intermediate calibration ......................................................... 31

4.4 Dealer calibration ................................................................................. 31

Calibration on/off ................................................................................. 32

Pointer response .................................................................................. 32

Heading display response .................................................................... 32

Boat show mode .................................................................................. 32

Factory defaults .................................................................................... 32

Leaving Dealer calibration .................................................................... 33

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Raymarine prod uct. We are sure your ST60 instrument will give you many years of trouble-free operation.

This handbook describes how to install and use the Raymarine ST60 Compass instrument. This instrument gives:

• True/Magnetic Course Heading.

• Current or Locked Heading.

• Course Over Ground (COG).

• Average Heading.

The ST60 Compass instrument is constructed in a rugged weather proofed case. It provides a sensitive and stable, combined analog and digital display, to deliver accurate information under even the most demanding conditions.

The ST60 Compass instrument provides Compass Heading, shown in digital form (numerals) plus (when in Locked mode) Steering Course Error to ±30 of locked course heading, shown in analog form (pointer). The Compass instrument can be used either as a stand-alone unit, or as part of an integrated SeaTalk instrumentation system.

Data inputs

The ST60 Compass instrument receives data either from an associated Flux Gate Compass transducer and/or from a SeaTalk instrumentation system.

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SeaTalk

SeaTalk enables a number of compatible instruments to be interconnected and operate as a single, integrated navigational system.

Power and data in a SeaTalk system are fed via a single cable, so that instruments can be connected by plugging them into the network. SeaTalk is flexible enough to adapt to any number of compatible instruments without requiring a central processor. SeaTalk can also communicate with non-SeaTalk equipment, using the internationally-accepted National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) protocol.

In a SeaTalk system, each instrument can be either a master or dedicated repeater unit. A master instrument is directly connected to a transducer (the device that provides the raw data) and has control of all other equipment on the SeaTalk network. A slave instrument is not directly connected to a transducer but repeats information provided by other equipment in the SeaTalk network.

Stand alone operation

In Stand alone operation, the ST60 Compass instrument is connected only to the relevant transducer and does not display information from, or provide information to, any other instruments.

Remote control

When connected to SeaTalk, the ST60 Compass instrument can be controlled remotely by a SeaTalk Remote Keypad Unit, to provide instant remote access to the various display readouts from the ST60 range of equipment.

Mounting options

If you do not want to surface mount your ST60 instrument, options are available for:

• Flush mounting. If you have ordered the flush mounting option a low-profile bezel and four fixing screws are also provided.

• Bracket mounting.

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Parts supplied

Unpack your ST60 instrument and check that the following items are present:

• Item 1, ST60 Compass instrument with standard bezel.

• Item 2, Fixing studs (2).

• Item 3, Thumb nuts (2).

• Item 4, Gasket.

• Item 5, Fluxgate Compass transducer.

• Item 6, SeaTalk interconnection cable.

• Item 7, Power cable.

• Item 8, Instrument Cover.

• Item 9, Owner’s Handbook. The Warranty document and mounting temp lates

are included in this Handbook.

• Item 10, Cue Card. Spare spade terminals are also provided, to re-terminate the transducer cable if it

has to be cut to facilitate installation.

Note:

Note: The above packing list is for an ST60 Compass system. Where an instrument

is purchased separately, the Fluxgate Compass transducer is not included.

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Chapter 1: Operation

1.1 Getting started

This handbook describes how to operate, maintain and install the Raymarine ST60 Compass instrument. The Compass instrument shows both compass heading and steering indication. Where GPS or similar positioning data is available from another instrument, Course Over Ground (COG) can be calculated and used to provide a true course display.

CAUTION: Calibration requirement The ST60 Compass instrument is calibrated to factory (default) settings when first supplied. To ensure optimum performance on your boat, this product must be calibrated before use. Do NOT use the product until it has been calibrated using the procedures in

Chapter 4, Calibration

If the CAL legend on the digital display flashes for the first 30 seconds after any power up, use the appropriate procedures in

1. Apply the factory defaults.

2. Carry out the linearization procedure.

Chapter 4, Calibration

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Displayed information

The information displayed on the ST60 Compass instrument is presented by means of a pointer and a digital display. The pointer gives a steering indication and the digital display shows the compass heading.

Note:

The TRUE and MAG indicators flash for 8 seconds after power is switched on. This is a function of the remote control system and can be ignored if remote control is not being used.

Digital display

The digital display shows various course information:

• True/Magnetic Course Heading, or

• Locked Heading, or

• Course Over Ground (COG), or

• Average Heading.

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Pointer

In locked mode, the analog pointer shows any course error between the current heading and the locked course, up to a maximum ±30º deviation. In unlocked mode, the pointer always indicates zero.

Note:

When power is first switched on, the ST60 Compass starts in unlocked mode.

Use with Sea Talk autopilot

If the ST60 Compass instrument forms part of a system which includes a Sea Talk autopilot operating in Auto, Vane or Track mode, the ST60 Compass instrument is forced to operate in Auto mode.

In Auto mode the ST60 Compass instrument acts as a slave display to the autopilot, with the autopilot’s locked heading displayed on the ST60 Compass instrument digital display and the analog pointer showing the autopilot course error. In this mode, all ST60 Compass instrument key functions, except illumination, are disabled.

1.2 Normal operation

Use the

Basic operation

operate your ST60 Compass instrument. The flow charts show the sequence of key presses and displays for the various operating tasks. All key presses called for in the flow charts are momentary, unless otherwise stated.

The displayed heading is either TRUE or MAG(netic) as indicated by a black square marker on the digital display, adjacent to the corresponding legend.

and

Using the disp key

flow charts in this Chapter to

The ST60 Compass instrument has three modes of operation:

• Unlocked - displays live course data.

• Locked - displays course data and live course deviation data.

• Auto - displays autopilot course data and live course deviation data.

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Momentarily press the required key

Press to increment locked mode heading in 1 degree steps.

Press to decrement locked mode heading in 1 degree steps.

Press to toggle between locked & unlocked modes.

Lock mode operation

(see flow chart)

In unlocked mode, press to access COG & average heading information. (see flow chart)

Using the disp key

Keep pressed for rapid change.

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Unlocked mode

The Compass instrument always powers-up in the unlocked mode. The current heading is displayed on the digital display (true or magnetic) and the analog pointer indicates zero. Momentarily press the lock key to switch to locked mode.

Course over ground (COG)

Press the disp key to select COG. Provided you have GPS or similar positioning data on the SeaTalk system, the ST60 Compass instrument displays your course over the ground. If such data is not available the digital display shows “---”.

Average heading

Press the disp key again from the COG display to temporarily display the current calculated Average Heading. You can reset the average value by pressing the > key for 3 seconds when the Average heading screen is displayed.

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