Raymarine ST60 User Manual
ST60 Rudder
Angle Indicator
Instrument
Owner’s
Handbook
Document number: 81123-4
Date: 1 April 2004
Raymarine, ST60 and SeaTalk are trademarks of Raymarine Limited
© Handbook cont ents c opyright Raymarine Limited 2004
Preface i
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 .................................................................................................... v
Data inputs ..................................................................................................... v
SeaTalk ................................................................................................... v
Using with SeaTalk Autopilot .......................................................... vi
Stand alone operation ........................................................................... vi
Options .......................................................................................................... vi
Linear transducer .................................................................................. vi
Mounting .............................................................................................. vi
Parts supplied ................................................................................................ vi
Chapter 1: Operation ............................................................................................1
1.1 Getting started ....................................................................................... 1
Displayed information ............................................................................ 1
Operation with other instruments .......................................................... 1
1.2 Normal use ............................................................................................. 1
Display illumination ............................................................................... 2
1.3 Remote control ...................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Maintenance & Troubleshooting .....................................................3
2.1 Maintenance .......................................................................................... 3
Servicing and safety ............................................................................... 3
Instrument ............................................................................................. 3
Transducer ............................................................................................. 3
Cabling ................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 4
Preliminary procedures .......................................................................... 4
2.3 Fault location ......................................................................................... 4
Technical support ................................................................................... 5
World wide web ............................................................................... 5
Telephone help line .......................................................................... 5
Help us to help you ........................................................................... 5
Chapter 3: Installation .........................................................................................7
3.1 Planning your installation ...................................................................... 7
Site requirements ................................................................................... 7
Transducer ....................................................................................... 7
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Instrument ........................................................................................7
EMC installation guidelines ....................................................................8
Suppression ferrites .......................................................................... 9
Connections to other equipment ...................................................... 9
3.2 Procedures .............................................................................................9
Unpacking ............................................................................................10
Fitting the instrument ...........................................................................10
Surface mounting ...........................................................................10
Flush mounting .............................................................................. 11
Fitting the low-profile bezel ......................................................11
Flush mounting procedure .......................................................13
Bracket mounting ...........................................................................14
Fitting transducers ................................................................................ 14
Rotary Rudder Reference Transducer ..............................................14
Mounting .................................................................................15
Connecting to the tiller ............................................................. 15
Linear Rudder Reference Transducer .............................................. 17
Mounting .................................................................................17
Transducer cabling .........................................................................18
General ....................................................................................18
Running the cable ....................................................................18
Connecting the instrument ................................................................... 19
Introduction ...................................................................................19
Signal connections .........................................................................19
Power supply connections ..............................................................20
SeaTalk systems ....................................................................... 20
Stand alone instruments ..........................................................20
Chapter 4: Calibration ........................................................................................ 23
4.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................23
EMC conformance ................................................................................23
4.2 Rudder angle offset adjustment ...........................................................23
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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 Rudder Angle
Indicator instrument. This instrument gives a continuously updated (real time)
display of your vessel’s rudder angle.
The ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator instrument is constructed in a rugged weather
proofed case. It provides a sensitive and stable analog display, to deliver accurate
information under even the most demanding conditions.
Data inputs
The instrument can be used either as a stand-alone unit, or as part of an
integrated SeaTalk instrumentation system.
SeaTalk
When connected to SeaTalk, the ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator can operate as a
repeater to any Raymarine SeaTalk autopilot, or provide rudder position
information to another rudder angle instrument.
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
be connected by plugging them into the network. SeaTalk is flexible enough to
adapt to any number of compatible instruments without requiring a central
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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.
Using with SeaTalk Autopilot
If the ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator is part of a system which includes a SeaTalk
autopilot, the rudder reference transducer is connected to the autopilot and the
Rudder Angle Indicator operates in repeater mode, i.e. as a slave display to the
autopilot, with the autopilot data displayed using the Rudder Angle Indicator
analog pointer.
Stand alone operation
In Stand alone operation, the ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator is connected only to a
rudder reference transducer and does not display information from, or provide
information to, any other instruments.
Options
Linear transducer
A Linear Rudder Reference Transducer option is available for use with ‘bullhorn’
type outboard installations.
Mounting
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.
Parts supplied
Unpack your ST60 instrument and check that the following items are present:
• Item 1, ST60 Rudder Angle instrument with standard bezel.
• Item 2, Fixing studs (2).
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• Item 3, Thumb nuts (2).
• Item 4, Gasket.
• Item 5, Rotary Rudder Reference transducer with fittings (not illustrated).
• Item 6, SeaTalk interconnection cable.
• Item 7, Power cable.
• Item 8, Instrument Cover.
• Item 9, Owner’s Handbook. The Warranty document andmounting templates
are included in this Handbook.
Spare spade terminals are also provided, to re-terminate the transducer cable if it
has to be cut to facilitate installation.
Note:
The above packing list is for an ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator system. Where an in-
strument is purchased separately, a transducer is not included.
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Chapter 1: Operation 1
Chapter 1: Operation
1.1 Getting started
This handbook describes how to operate, maintain and install the Raymarine
ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator Instrument. The instrument provides a real-time
indication of rudder position as determined by the associated Rudder Reference
Transducer.
CAUTION: Calibration requirement
The ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator 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
Displayed information
The ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator pointer shows the rudder position in real-time.
The instrument scale range gives an expanded indication from -40
about zero.
Operation with other instruments
When the ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator is connected to an operational autopilot
via SeaTalk, the instrument acts as slave to the autopilot, which receives data
from the Rudder Angle Indicator Transducer and passes the information via the
SeaTalk bus.
Chapter 4, Calibration
.
° to +40°
1.2 Normal use
As the ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator operates in real time, very little operator
action is necessary during normal use except to observe the instrument as
required to ascertain the rudder angle.
Note:
If rudder angle information is not available on the SeaTalk bus, the analog pointer
oscillates ±10° about the top of the dial.
The key is the only key used during normal operation (see
illustration). The
Chapter 4, Calibration
unless otherwise stated.
Key functions
set, < and > keys are reserved for calibration mode, see
. All key presses called for in this handbook are momentary,
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Used for calibration
(see
Chapter 4, Calibration
Press for 1 second
to adjust illumination level
Key functions
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Display illumination
When the instrument is first powered up, the display illumination is set to its
lowest (courtesy) level, to facilitate initial access to the keys.
To adjust the level of display illumination:
1. Hold down the key for approximately 1 second, to enter the illuminationadjust mode.
2. There are four preset illumination levels from a courtesy level to full brightness. Momentarily press the key to cycle through these levels until you
reach the level you want. The selected level is transmitted to all other instruments on the SeaTalk bus.
3. Press any other key to leave the illumination-adjust mode.
Note:
The display will return to normal operation 7 seconds after the last key press.
1.3 Remote control
The ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator does not support the SeaTalk remote control
facility. You can only control the instrument with the front panel keys.
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