Raymarine GPS Receiver ST8002 User Guide

ST8002  
SmartPilot  
Controller  
Operating Guide  
Document reference: 81271-1  
Date: December 2005  
 
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Important Information  
About the documentation provided  
Welcome to Raymarine SmartPilot. The autopilot system that will steer your boat  
to a heading automatically, accurately, reliably and comfortably.  
SmartPilot documentation is arranged so that you can install, commission and  
quickly use your SmartPilot, keeping to hand only the information necessary.  
Installation Sheets- One per element of the system, these easy to under-  
stand sheets guide you through the installation process. These can be dis-  
carded once the installation is complete.  
SmartPilot Commissioning Guide - Describes how to connect, commis-  
sion and configure the system. Supplied with systems only.  
Quick Start Guide - Once commissioned, use your Smart Pilot right away  
with this handy guide to the main operations.  
Operating Guide - This handbook. Contains a detailed description of the  
SmartPilot’s features and functions.  
Warranty  
To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the  
warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner information and  
return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits. You can also register online  
Safety notices  
WARNING: Calibration  
We supply this product calibrated to default settings that should  
provide initial stable performance for most boats. To ensure  
optimum performance on your boat, you must complete the  
procedures in SmartPilot Commissioning Guide before use.  
WARNING: Navigation aid  
Although we have designed this product to be accurate and  
reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it  
should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never  
replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always  
maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as  
they develop.  
 
             
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Your Raymarine SmartPilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment.  
However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the boat at all  
times by following these basic rules:  
Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, to take manual  
control in an emergency.  
Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot.  
Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation – no matter  
how clear the sea appears, a dangerous situation can develop rapidly.  
Maintain an accurate record of the boat’s position by using either a naviga-  
tion 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 sig-  
nals can produce significant errors under some circumstances and the autopi-  
lot will not be able to detect these errors.  
Product disposal  
Waste Electrical and Electronic (WEEE) Directive  
The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and  
electronic equipment.  
Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine's products, we  
support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product.  
The crossed out wheelie bin symbol, illustrated above, and found on our products  
signifies that this product should not be disposed of in general waste or landfill.  
Please contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Technical  
Services for information on product disposal.  
EMC Conformance  
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.  
 
   
Important Information  
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Handbook information  
To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when  
it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies  
or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product  
improvement may change specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine  
cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the  
handbook.  
 
 
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Contents  
Important Information ................................................................................................. i  
How do I change course in Auto mode?............................................................ 5  
Can I dodge an obstacle and then resume course? ........................................... 6  
Can I use the SmartPilot to power-steer my boat? ............................................ 6  
How do I activate power steering? .......................................................... 7  
How do I quickly center the rudder? ........................................................ 7  
How do I leave Power Steer mode? ......................................................... 7  
1.4 How do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot? ........................................ 8  
Off Course warning......................................................................................... 10  
1.5 Can I adjust the display lighting & contrast? .................................................. 10  
How do I adjust the lights? ............................................................................. 10  
How do I adjust the contrast? ......................................................................... 11  
 
 
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Chapter 2: Advanced Operation ...............................................................................13  
Wind information............................................................................................18  
True and apparent wind......................................................................... 18  
Warning messages..........................................................................................22  
Shallow warning (SHALLOW).............................................................. 22  
Man Overboard warning (MOB)........................................................... 22  
2.4 User Calibration Options ................................................................................22  
How do I access User Calibration settings? .....................................................22  
User Calibration pages....................................................................................23  
AutoTack angle (SAILBOAT only) ........................................................... 23  
Gybe inhibit (SAILBOAT only)................................................................. 23  
Wind selection (SAILBOAT only)............................................................. 23  
WindTrim (SAILBOAT only)..................................................................... 23  
Response level ....................................................................................... 23  
 
Contents  
3.2 General maintenance ..................................................................................... 28  
Routine checks................................................................................................ 28  
Cleaning the display ....................................................................................... 28  
CAUTION: Avoid damage when cleaning.............................................. 28  
EMC advice.....................................................................................................29  
Product support.............................................................................................. 29  
World wide web..................................................................................... 29  
Telephone help line................................................................................ 29  
Help us to help you ................................................................................ 30  
Product details table .............................................................................. 31  
Specifications................................................................................................................ 33  
ST8002 control unit .............................................................................................. 33  
SmartPilot computer functions ............................................................................. 33  
Glossary........................................................................................................................... 34  
Index................................................................................................................................. 37  
 
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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation  
1.1 Introduction  
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RESP  
TRAC  
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RES'M  
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The SmartPilot controller is a SeaTalk® compatible autopilot control unit. It is  
designed as the main controller for the SmartPilot system.  
The SmartPilot controller operates in the following modes:  
Standby: SmartPilot off. You have manual control of the boat.  
Auto: The SmartPilot steers the boat to maintain a locked heading.  
Track: The SmartPilot steers the boat to maintain a track between two way-  
points created on a navigation aid.  
WindVane:The SmartPilotsteers the boat tomaintain a course relativeto a  
true or apparent wind angle.  
The SmartPilot controller also provides:  
automatic tack (AutoTack) in Auto and Wind Vane modes.  
waypoint advance feature in Track mode.  
SmartPilot Functions  
The functions provided with your SmartPilot system depend on whether the  
SmartPilot computer contains an internal GyroPlus yaw sensor.  
 
       
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S1G, S2G and S3G systems  
(with GyroPlus)  
Non-G systems  
(without GyroPlus)  
Internal GyroPlus yaw sensor provides Fullbasicfunctionality: usesRaymarine  
enhanced course keeping using AST  
(Advanced Steering Technology)  
steering algorithm without AST  
Steering to true and apparent wind in Steering to true and apparent wind in  
Wind Vane mode  
Wind Vane mode  
Equipped with AutoLearn, Raymarine’s  
self-learning calibration system  
Extended systems  
You can connect the SmartPilot controller to other Raymarine SeaTalk equipment  
so it can send and receive SeaTalk data:  
it can use waypoint information from a SeaTalk navigation instrument to pro-  
vide track control.  
it canuse boatspeed fromaSeaTalkspeed instrument tooptimizetrack-keep-  
ing performance.  
it can use wind information from a SeaTalk wind instrument for Wind Vane  
steering.  
You can also use the SmartPilot with any navigator or wind instrument that  
transmits National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 data.  
The SmartPilot control unit can display SeaTalk and NMEA instrument data in a  
user-defined selection of data pages.  
For further information on other connections to your system see SmartPilot  
Commissioning Guide.  
1.2 Using the control unit  
Switching on and off  
All the time that power is applied to the SmartPilot controller, you can use the  
disp button to switch the instrument off and on as follows:  
To switch the SmartPilot controller off, ensure it is in the Standby mode, then  
hold down the disp buttonfor approximately 5 seconds. After this time, a  
switch off count down of 4 seconds occurs. Keep the  
during this period, to switch off the instrument.  
disp button pressed  
To switch the instrument back on, hold down the  
imately 1 second.  
disp button for approx-  
 
       
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When the power supply is switched off, the SmartPilot controller buttons have no  
effect.  
Notes: (1) Each time power to the SmartPilot controller is switched on, the control-  
ler is initially in the on condition. You do not need to use the  
button to switch the controller on.  
disp  
(2) When the SmartPilot controller is on, the operation of the  
will perform other operating functions, as described below.  
disp button  
Start-up mode  
The SmartPilot always powers up in Standby mode with the display showing the  
boat’s current compass heading.  
Note: You can press standby at any time to return to manual steering.  
Keypad functions  
The SmartPilot is controlled using simple push-button and rotary control  
operations, all of which are confirmed with a short beep. In addition to the main  
single-button functions, there are several dual-button operations.  
disp  
&
Press to scroll through  
calibration parameters.  
Press to adjust  
Press to display  
data pages  
Press for 1 second  
for lamp adjust  
response and gain  
Press for 3 seconds  
for contrast adjust  
rotary control  
Press for 9 seconds  
(in Standby mode)  
for power down  
In Auto mode, turn to  
change locked heading.  
In Power Steer mode:  
turn to steer boat.  
press in to center  
rudder.  
When powered  
down, press for 1  
second to power up  
mode  
resp  
Press to display response level  
Press for 1 second for rudder gain  
track  
Press for Track mode from Auto mode  
(if a navigator is connected)  
Press to accept waypoint advance  
Press for 1 second to skip waypoint  
standby  
auto  
Press for Auto mode  
Press for Standby mode  
Press for 2 seconds  
to enter Calibration mode  
mode  
Press to select Power Steer mode  
standby plus auto  
Press for Wind Vane mode  
(if a wind vane is connected)  
res'm  
Press to resume previous course  
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What does the display tell me?  
The SmartPilot display screen provides the following information:  
Autopilot mode indicators  
GyroPlus indicator (appears if a  
yaw sensor is connected to the autopilot)  
Variable text area (up to 9 characters)  
Distance units:  
• no units = kilometres  
• nm = nautical miles  
• SM = statute miles  
Heading indicators  
Port and Starboard  
direction-to-steer  
indicators  
Calibration mode indicator  
(displayed on calibration pages)  
Rudder position indicator  
D5458-2  
The bar graph at the bottom of the screen indicates the current position of the  
rudder, as measured by the rudder position sensor.  
 
 
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1.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat  
CAUTION: Maintain a permanent watch  
Automatic course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is  
NOT a substitute for good seamanship. ALWAYS maintain a  
permanent watch by the helm.  
How do I automatically steer to a heading?  
1. Steady the boat on the required heading.  
2. Press auto.  
The SmartPilot is now in AUTO mode and will steer to the chosen heading,  
shown on the display. This mode is often known as “point-and-shoot”.  
D5515-2  
How do I return to hand steering?  
Press standby to disengage the SmartPilot:  
inSTANDBYmode, you have manualcontrol of theboatand thedisplay  
shows the boat’s current compass heading.  
D4209-3  
How do I change course in Auto mode?  
In Auto mode, use the rotary control to change the locked heading. For example,  
turn the rotary control anti-clockwise for a course change to port.  
 
               
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Port  
Starboard  
D6338-1  
Can I dodge an obstacle and then resume course?  
Toavoid anobstaclewhenyourboatisunderautopilotcontrol, youcandodgethe  
obstacle and then resume your previous course.  
Obstacle  
Original  
course  
Dodge  
D6339-1  
1. Select a course change in the appropriate direction. For example, turn the  
rotary control anti-clockwise for a dodge to port.  
2. When safely clear of the obstacle, reverse the previous course change (for  
example, turn the rotary control clockwise).  
Can I use the SmartPilot to power-steer my boat?  
The SmartPilot has an inbuilt Power Steer feature. This gives you direct control of  
the rudder via the rotary control, in place of the helm. This offers huge benefits  
over conventional steering. You can set the rudder at a particular angle and the  
autopilot drive system will keep the rudder at that angle until commanded  
 
       
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otherwise. Power Steer mode includes Quick Center, which will center the rudder  
at any time, in one simple operation.  
How do I activate power steering?  
To activate Power Steer mode:  
1. Press mode.  
2. The display will show PWR STEER, indicating power steer mode is active.  
PWR STEER  
D6410-1  
3. Use the rotary controlto steer the boat. The rudder position is displayed in  
the bar at the bottom of the display.  
D6411-1  
How do I quickly center the rudder?  
To quickly center the rudder in power steer mode, press and release the rotary  
control.  
How do I leave Power Steer mode?  
To leave Power Steer mode either:  
press standby to return to manual steering via the helm.  
press auto to proceed on the current heading under autopilot control.  
 
     
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1.4 How do I adjust the performance of my  
SmartPilot?  
The principal method of adjusting the performance of SmartPilot systems is by  
changing the response level. This is the only user adjustment you should need to  
make to your SmartPilot on a regular basis.  
The response level controls the relationship between the SmartPilot’s course  
keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. When you turn on your  
SmartPilot it will always be at the default level. (This level can be adjusted in User  
Calibration see page 23)  
When you require extra tight course keeping (e.g. for pilotage in confined and  
sheltered waters), increase the setting. If you want to minimize drive activity and  
conserve battery power, decrease the setting.  
You can make temporary adjustments to the response level when using your  
SmartPilot on a day-to-day basis. By doing this you can match performance to  
conditions as they occur.  
Note: You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is  
powered off. Youcan makepermanent adjustments in User Calibration (See page23). This  
determines the default power-up response level.  
Adjusting performance – S1G, S2G and S3G systems  
S1G, S2G and S3G systems have 9 levels of response:  
level 9 to 7 give the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity  
(and power consumption). This can lead to a rough passage in open waters as  
the SmartPilot may ‘fight’ the sea.  
levels 6 to 4 should give good course keeping with crisp, well controlled  
turns under normal operating conditions.  
level3to1 minimizestheamountofpilotactivity. Thisconservespower,but  
may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy.  
With these points in mind, you should use the following procedure to make  
temporary adjustments to the response level when required:  
1. Display the RESPONSE screen by pressing the resp button momentarily.  
Note: The RESPONSEscreen is set as a default data page (see SmartPilot Commis-  
sioning Guide) so you can also access it by pressing disp and then scrolling through the  
data pages.  
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to change the response level.  
 
     
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Decrease  
response  
Increase  
response  
D5453-2  
3. Press disp or wait for 5 seconds to return to the previous display.  
Adjusting performance – Non-G systems  
Non-G SmartPilot systems have three different response levels:  
Response Level 1: AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband)  
The SmartPilot will gradually ignore repetitive boat movements and only  
react to true variations in course. This provides the best compromise between  
power consumption and course keeping accuracy.  
Response Level 2: AutoSeastate off (Minimum deadband)  
This setting provides tighter course keeping but will lead to increased power  
consumption and drive unit activity.  
Response Level 3: AutoSeastate off + yaw damping  
This setting provides the tightest possible course keeping by introducing  
counter rudder yaw damping You can adjust the counter rudder setting in  
Dealer Calibration (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide).  
To make a temporary change to the response setting:  
1. Display the RESPONSEscreen by pressing the resp button.  
2. Press the up arrow or down arrow buttons to change the response between  
levels 1 to 3.  
3. Press disp or wait for 5 seconds to return to the previous display.  
Note: You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is  
powered off. You can make permanent adjustments in User Calibration (see page 23).  
 
 
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Off Course warning  
= deviation to port  
= deviation to starboard  
D4229-3  
TheSmartPilotwarnsyouwhenyouhavebeenoffcoursefromthelockedheading  
for longer than 20 seconds. It shows whether the deviation is to port or starboard.  
Note: The default off course angle is set at 20º. You can adjust this angle in Dealer Cali-  
bration (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide).  
1. To cancel the off course warning, press standby to return to manual steer-  
ing.  
2. Check whether your boat is carrying too much sail, or whether the sails are  
badly balanced. You can usually significantly improve course keeping by  
improving the sail balance.  
Note: The SmartPilot also clears the warning if the heading recovers or if you change  
course.  
1.5 Can I adjust the display lighting & contrast?  
How do I adjust the lights?  
You can adjust the display and keypad lighting by:  
1. Pressing disp for 1 second from any mode to access the LAMPscreen and  
turn on the lights.  
2. Press the disp button to cycle through the possible illumination settings:  
LAMP 3 (the brightest setting), LAMP 2, LAMP 1, OFF, LAMP 1,  
LAMP 2, LAMP 3 and so on:  
as you change the setting, the illumination on any other SeaTalk instru-  
ments or control units will also change.  
 
           
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1 second  
D5517-2  
3. The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a  
button for 10 seconds:  
if you press another mode button within 10 seconds you will select the  
mode assigned to that button (for example: auto selects Auto mode,  
standby selects Standby mode).  
Notes: (1) You canalso adjust thelighting levelfrom anyotherSeaTalk instrument  
or control unit.  
(2) When you switch off the unit you lose any changes you have made to  
the lighting level.  
How do I adjust the contrast?  
To set the display contrast level:  
1. With the autopilot in Standby mode, press the disp button for one second to  
access the LAMPscreen.  
2. Press the disp button for one second again, to display the CONTRAST  
screen.  
3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the required contrast level (from  
1to 15).  
4. The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a  
button for 10 seconds:  
Note: if you press another mode button within 10 seconds you will select the mode as-  
signed to that button (for example: auto selects Auto mode, standby selects Standby  
mode).  
 
   
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Chapter 2: Advanced Operation  
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Chapter 2: Advanced Operation  
2.1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter?  
CAUTION: Safety in Track mode  
Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex  
navigational situations. However, it is still the skipper’s  
responsibility to ensure the safety of their boat at all times  
through careful navigation and frequent position checks. Track  
mode assists precise navigation and removes the tasks of  
compensating for wind and tidal drift. However, you MUST still  
maintain an accurate log with regular plots.  
In Track mode, the SmartPilot maintains a route between waypoints created on a  
navigation system. It makes any course changes necessary to keep your boat on  
course, automatically compensating for tidal streams and leeway.  
Track mode is available only if you have connected the SmartPilot to a suitable  
navigation system providing SeaTalk or NMEA information. (See SmartPilot  
Commissioning Guide for connection details)  
Your SmartPilot system can receive route information from:  
a SeaTalk navigation instrument or chartplotter.  
a navigation system transmitting data in NMEA 0183 format.  
How do I activate Track mode?  
CAUTION: Make suitable preparations for entering track mode  
When you enter Track mode, the SmartPilot will bring the boat  
onto the track in a controlled way. The closerthe boatis tothecor-  
rect heading and track, the quicker it will settle the boat onto the  
new course. To avoid an unexpected turn, align the boat approxi-  
mately with the required track before entering Track mode.  
Starting with the SmartPilot in AUTO mode and your chartplotter following a  
route.  
1. Press track to enter Track mode.  
2. Wait for the warning to sound.  
The display will show the bearing to the next planned waypoint and the direc-  
tion in which the boat will turn to reach this waypoint.  
 
           
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3. If it is safe for the boat to turn onto the new course, press the track button:  
the SmartPilot will turn the boat onto the new course.  
the display will show the heading required to achieve the required track.  
Notes: (1) The rate of turn when in Track mode is set using the TURN RATEcali-  
bration setting. Adjust this as appropriate for optimum comfort.  
(2) If the boat is more than 0.3 nm from the track, the Large Cross Track Error  
warning will sound (see page 14).  
Automatic track acquisition  
Waypoint at 270˚  
Waypoint at 270˚  
Current  
heading  
Previous  
heading  
From auto mode, press track to enter Track mode . . . . . . then press track again to turn boat to waypoint.  
How do I leave Track mode?  
You can leave Track mode at any time by:  
pressing auto to return to Auto mode.  
pressing standbyto steer manually in Standby mode.  
What is Cross track error?  
Cross track error (XTE) is the distance between the current positionand a planned  
route. The SmartPilot receives the cross track error information from the  
navigation equipment, and displays the XTE in nautical miles (nm), statute miles  
(SM) or kilometres (km).  
If the cross track error is greater than 0.3 nm, the SmartPilot will sound the Large  
Cross Track Error warning and show whether you are to the port (Pt) or starboard  
(Stb) of the planned track.  
 
     
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Waypoint 2  
Cross track error (XTE)  
more than 0.3 nm  
Actual route  
Planned route  
Waypoint 1  
Tidal stream compensation  
Under mostconditions, the SmartPilotwillholdtheselected track towithin 0.05  
nm (300 ft) or better. It takes account of the boat’s speed when computing course  
changes to ensure optimum performance.  
Waypoint 2  
Boat's speed over ground  
Tidal component  
Boat's speed through water  
Waypoint 1  
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How do I dodge an obstacle in Track mode?  
In Track mode you still have full control from the keypad.You can make a dodge  
maneuver by using the rotary control to select the desired course change.  
On making a dodge maneuver, the autopilot will revert to AUTO mode. Once you  
are safely past the obstacle, reinitiate Track mode to continue on your planned  
route.  
 
       
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What happens when I arrive at a waypoint?  
As the boat arrives at the target waypoint the chartplotter will select the next  
target waypoint and transmit this to the SmartPilot. It will then detect the new  
target waypoint name, sound a Waypoint Advance warning and display the  
Waypoint Advance (NEXT WPT) screen. This shows the new bearing to the next  
waypoint and the direction the boat will turn to acquire the new track.  
Waypoint arrival and advance  
Next target  
waypoint at 270˚  
New target  
waypoint at 270˚  
Target  
waypoint  
Old target  
waypoint  
Waypoint arrival  
Waypoint advance  
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How do I get to the next waypoint in a route?  
When the Waypoint Advance warning sounds, the SmartPilot suspends Track  
mode and maintains the current boat heading.To advance to the next waypoint:  
1. Check that it is safe to turn onto the new track.  
2. Press the track button. This will cancel the Waypoint Advance warning and  
turn the boat towards the next waypoint.  
Note: If you do not press track to accept the Waypoint Advance, the SmartPilot will  
maintain the current heading and continue sounding the warning.  
How do I skip a waypoint? (SeaTalk chartplotters)  
If you want to advance to the next waypoint before you have arrived at the  
target waypoint, you can skip a waypoint by pressing track for 1 second. The  
displaywillthenshowtheWaypointAdvancescreenforthenextwaypoint. Check  
it is safe to turn, then press track to turn the boat towards the next waypoint.  
 
         
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Skipping a waypoint will take you straight to the next waypoint.  
Check your navigation before making the turn.  
What is the Waypoint Advance warning?  
The SmartPilot activates the Waypoint Advance warning (NEXT WPT?) in Track  
mode whenever the target waypoint name changes. This occurs when:  
you select automatic acquisition by pressing track from Auto  
you request waypoint advance by pressing track for 1 second in Track mode  
(with SeaTalk navigators only)  
the boat arrives at the target and the navigator accepts the next waypoint  
you activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function (see page 22)  
When the warning sounds, the SmartPilot continues on its current heading but  
displays:  
the bearing to the next waypoint  
the direction the boat will turn to take up that bearing  
How do I respond to a Waypoint Advance warning?  
To respond to a Waypoint Advance warning:  
check that it is safe to turn onto the new track, then press track to accept the  
waypoint advance  
alternatively, you can cancel the warning without accepting the waypoint  
advance by pressing:  
auto to continue on the same heading, or  
standby to return to manual control  
What happens when I get to the end of the route?  
The SmartPilot displays the ROUTE COMPLETED warning when you have  
reached the last waypoint on a route in Track mode.  
press auto to continue on the same heading.  
or press standbyto return to manual control.  
 
         
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2.2 Using Wind Vane mode – sail boats  
Note: You can only select Wind Vane mode if the SmartPilot is receiving suitable SeaTalk  
or NMEA wind direction information.  
What is Wind Vane mode?  
When the SmartPilot is in Wind Vane mode it uses the fluxgate compass as the  
primary heading reference. As changes in the true or apparent wind angle occur,  
it adjusts the locked heading to maintain the original wind angle.  
Wind information  
To use Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot must receive wind information from one  
of the following sources:  
SeaTalk wind instrument connected to the autopilot via SeaTalk  
NMEA wind instrument  
Raymarine pushpit wind vane connected via a SeaTalk interface  
True and apparent wind  
SmartPilots can maintain a course relative to either an apparent or true wind  
angle in Wind Vane mode  
The default setting is apparent wind. If required, you can change this to true wind  
in User Calibration (see page 23).  
WindTrim  
In Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot uses WindTrim to eliminate the effects of  
turbulence and short term wind variations. This provides smooth and precise  
performance with minimal power consumption. You can adjust the wind  
response(WindTrim)levelinUserCalibration(seepage23)tocontrolhowquickly  
the SmartPilot responds to changes in the wind direction. Higher wind trim  
settings will result in a pilot that is more responsive to wind changes.  
How do I select Wind Vane mode?  
You can select Wind Vane mode from either Standby or Auto mode:  
1. Steady the boat onto the required wind angle.  
2. Press standby and auto together to select Wind Vane mode and lock the  
current wind angle:  
the display shows the locked heading (e.g. 128°) and the wind angle  
(e.g. WIND 145P indicates an wind angle of 145° to port)  
 
                   
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if the SmartPilot does not enter Wind Vane mode, it is not receiving wind  
data - check the instrument and connections  
+
MAG  
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3. In Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot will then adjust the boat’s heading to  
maintain the locked wind angle.  
How do I leave Wind Vane mode?  
You can leave Wind Vane mode by:  
pressing auto to return to Auto mode.  
pressing standby to return to manual control.  
How do I adjust the locked wind angle  
You can adjust the locked wind angle by using the rotary control to change  
course. For example, to bear away when the boat is on a starboard tack:  
turn the rotary control anti-clockwise– the locked wind angle and  
locked heading will both change.  
the autopilot will then adjust the locked heading as required to maintain the  
new wind angle.  
Note: Because turning the boat affects the relationship between the true and apparent  
wind angles, you should only use this method to make minor adjustments to the wind an-  
gle. For major changes, return to Standby mode, steer onto the new heading, then reselect  
Wind Vane mode.  
How do I dodge an obstacle in Wind Vane mode?  
In Wind Vane mode you still have full control from the keypad. You can make a  
dodge maneuver by using the rotary control to select the desired course  
change.  
After you have avoided the hazard, you can cancel the dodge course change by  
making an equal course change in the opposite direction.  
 
       
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What is a Wind Shift warning?  
If the autopilot detects a wind shift of more than 15° it will sound the wind shift  
warning and display the WIND SHIFT message:  
To cancel the warning, and retain the existing wind angle and new heading,  
press standby and auto together.  
Alternatively, to cancel the warning and return to the previous heading:  
adjust the locked wind angle using the rotary control.  
press standby to return to hand steering, steer onto the required head-  
ing, and press standby and auto together to return to Wind Vane mode  
with the new wind angle.  
Operating hints for Wind Vane mode  
Always trim your sails carefully to minimize the amount of standing helm.  
Reef the headsail and mainsail a little early rather than too late.  
In Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot will react to long-term wind shifts, but will  
not correct for short-term changes such as gusts.  
In gusty and unsteady inshore conditions, it is best to sail a few degrees fur-  
ther off the wind so that changes in wind direction can be tolerated.  
2.3 How do I display boat data?  
Use the dispbutton to show ‘data pages’ of SeaTalk or NMEA data:  
1. Press disp to access the first data page, and press it again to cycle through  
each data page in turn:  
when you cycle past the last data page, the display returns to the current  
SmartPilot mode screen (for example, AUTO).  
4 data pages are set in the factory as a default (see diagram): within User  
setup you can select up to 15 pages and control the information they dis-  
play (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide).  
Notes: (1) If the SmartPilot system cannot obtain the required information, the data  
page will show dashes instead of a value.  
(2) The direction-to-steer arrows relate to the data page information.  
(3) Most data pages show repeated data so you cannot adjust them: the  
exceptions are the RESPONSE and RUDDER GAINdata pages,  
which you can adjust using the up/down arrow buttons  
 
           
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Default data pages  
Data page 4  
Data page 3  
Data page 1  
Data page 2  
Autopilot mode  
Press for 1 sec to  
return to previous  
data page  
D5456-2  
Can I display Waypoint names?  
If waypoints have been given names, the SmartPilot controller will display them  
on the Cross Track Error (XTE), Bearing To Waypoint (BTW) and Distance To  
Waypoint (DTW) data pages:  
waypoint names of five characters or less are displayed together with the  
page name (as shown by screen A below).  
waypoint names of more than five characters alternate with the page name  
(as shown by screen B below).  
if the waypoint name has more than nine characters, the display only shows  
the first nine characters.  
A
B
D4326-3  
 
   
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Warning messages  
Shallow warning (SHALLOW)  
The SmartPilot shows the Shallow warning if it receives a shallow depth message  
from an instrument on the SeaTalk system. Press standby or disp to cancel the  
warning.  
Man Overboard warning (MOB)  
The SmartPilot activates the Man Overboard warning if it receives a man  
overboard (MOB) message from another instrument on the SeaTalk system. It  
displays the text MOB instead of the waypoint number for the XTE, DTW and  
BTW data pages.  
2.4 User Calibration Options  
The calibration information in this handbook relates to only those settings that  
can be adjusted during normal operation (USER CAL). For information on all  
available calibration settings, see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide.  
Note: Many of the settings are sailboat specific and will only be displayed if your vessel  
type is set to SAILBOAT.  
How do I access User Calibration settings?  
You can only access the calibration mode from Standby mode:  
1. With theSmartPilot inStandbymode, press and hold the standbybuttonfor  
2 seconds. The display will change to show DISPLAY CAL.  
2. Press the disp button once, the display will now show USER CAL.  
3. Press auto to enter User Calibration.  
The first page of User Calibration will now be displayed.  
4. Toaccess other User Calibration pages, press dispto scroll down through the  
items within that grouping:  
5. When you reach an item you wish to adjust, use the rotary control to  
change the value.  
6. When you have made all the changes you want to make, press and hold  
standby for two seconds to exit calibration mode and save changes.  
 
               
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User Calibration pages  
AutoTack angle (SAILBOAT only)  
This calibration setting has no effect on ST8001 or ST8002 systems  
Gybe inhibit (SAILBOAT only)  
This calibration setting has no effect on ST8001 or ST8002 systems  
Wind selection (SAILBOAT only)  
This screen determines whether the boat steers to apparent or true wind in Wind  
Vane mode.  
Options  
WIND APP (Default)  
WIND TRUE  
SmartPilot steers to apparent wind angle  
SmartPilot steers to true wind angle  
WindTrim (SAILBOAT only)  
WindTrim controls how quickly the SmartPilot responds to changes in the wind  
direction. Higher wind trim settings will result in a system that is more responsive  
to wind changes.  
Screen Text  
Options  
WIND TRIM  
Range = 1 to 9  
1 to 3 - Least responsive to wind changes (less system  
activity)  
4 to 6 - Moderate response to wind changes  
7 to 9 - Most responsive to wind changes (more system  
activity)  
Response level  
This sets the default SmartPilotresponselevel setting. Theresponselevel controls  
the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive  
activity. You can make temporary changes to response during normal operation,  
as described in Chapter 1, SmartPilot Operation.  
 
                       
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S1G, S2G and S3G systems  
Screen Text  
Options  
Range = 1 to 9  
RESPONSE  
levels9 to 7 gives thetightest course keeping and great-  
estrudderactivity(andpowerconsumption). Thiscanlead  
to a rough passage in open waters as the SmartPilot may  
‘fight’ the sea.  
levels6 to4should give good course keeping with crisp,  
well controlled turns under normal operating conditions.  
levels 3 to 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity. This  
conserves power, but may compromise short-term course-  
keeping accuracy.  
Non-G SmartPilot systems  
Screen Text  
Options  
AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband).  
RESPONSE 1  
The SmartPilot will gradually ignore repetitive boat move-  
ments and only react to true variations in course. This pro-  
vides the best compromise between power consumption  
and course keeping accuracy.  
AutoSeastate off (minimum deadband).  
Thissettingprovidestightercoursekeepingbutwillleadto  
increased power consumption and drive unit activity.  
RESPONSE 2  
RESPONSE 3  
AutoSeastate off + counter rudder yaw damping.  
This setting provides the tightest possible course keeping  
by introducing counter rudder yaw damping.  
 
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Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance  
All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free  
operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality  
assurance procedures before shipping.  
This chapter provides information about identifying problems, interpreting alarm  
messages, maintaining your SmartPilot and obtaining product support.  
If a fault occurs with your SmartPilot, use the fault finding tables in this section to  
help identify the problem and provide a solution. If you cannot resolve the  
problem yourself, refer to the product support information.  
3.1 Fault finding  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION  
Display is blank  
No power – check the power and SeaTalk fuses on  
course computer, then check main fuse/circuit  
breaker.  
Data page display shows  
stationary dashes  
The control unit is not receiving necessary data from  
other instruments – check cabling.  
Displayshows rotating dashes Compass calibration in progress (see SmartPilot  
Commissioning Guide).  
Displayed compass heading  
doesnotagreewiththe boat’s deviation and alignment procedures (see SmartPilot  
compass Commissioning Guide).  
You have not calibrated the compass. Carry out the  
No display bar on the display Rudder bar switched off in Display Calibration –  
select RUDD BARor STEER BAR.  
Rudder bar display moves in  
Reverse the red and green rudder position sensor  
opposite direction to rudder connections at the course computer.  
Boat turns slowly and takes a Ruddergaintoolow. CompleteAutoLearnorincrease  
long time to come onto course gain setting.  
Boatovershootswhenturning Rudder gain too high. Complete AutoLearn or  
onto a new course  
decrease gain setting.  
The SmartPilot ‘hunts’ when  
trying to position the rudder  
Adjust the RUDD DAMPsetting (see SmartPilot  
Commissioning Guide). Increase the damping one  
level at a time until the autopilot stops hunting, and  
always use the lowest acceptable value.  
 
     
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SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION  
The SmartPilot appears to be Northerly/Southerly heading correction (AutoAdapt)  
unstable on Northerly  
headings in the Northern  
hemisphere (or Southerly  
headings in the Southern  
hemisphere)  
is not set up (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide).  
[Does not apply to S1G, S2G and S3G systems.]  
You cannot enter Seatrial  
Calibration  
Seatrialcalibrationlockisonturnoff thecalibration  
protection feature in Dealer Calibration (see SmartPi-  
lot Commissioning Guide).  
The SmartPilot will not ‘talk’ Cabling problem – make sure all the cables are con-  
to other SeaTalk instruments nected properly.  
Position information not  
received  
Navigator not transmitting the correct position data.  
No bearing to waypoint information received from  
The SmartPilot will not auto  
advance to the next waypoint the navigator.  
Non-Raymarine 24 V  
autopilots clutch slipping  
Check that the clutch fuse is in the correct position.  
E.g. 24 V position for 24 V clutches.  
When holding a constant  
The Autopilot is connected to a Raymarine Pathfinder  
course in STANDBY mode, the unit with the “Bridge NMEA Heading” option  
heading continuously changes switched on. Disable this feature on the Pathfinder  
unit.  
SmartPilot alarm messages  
When the SmartPilot detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate one of  
the alarm messages listed in the following table.  
Unless otherwise stated, you should respond to the alarm by pressing  
standbytoclearthealarmandreturntomanualcontrol,beforeyouattempt  
to resolve the problem.  
In some situations, the SmartPilot will raise more than one alarm. When you  
have dealt with the first alarm, it will display the next alarm.  
 
   
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ALARM MESSAGE  
POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION  
Possible fault with rudder position sensor – check connections.  
OR  
AUTO RELEASE  
Stern (I/O) drives only – you have taken manual control of steering  
withAutoReleaseon. Thealarmcancels automatically after10sec-  
onds.  
Serious drive failure – the drive is taking too much current due to  
short-circuit or jamming. Check the drive unit.  
CURRENT LIMIT  
DRIVE STOPPED  
Theautopilotisunabletoturntherudder(thisoccursiftheweather  
loadonhelmistoohigh, or iftherudderposition sensorhaspassed  
beyond the preset rudder limits or rudder end-stops).  
Check drive and rudder position sensor.  
Supply voltage has dropped below acceptable limits.  
To respond to a Low Battery alarm:  
LOW BATTERY  
• press standby to clear the alarm and return to hand steering  
• start the engine to recharge the battery  
AutoLearn not completed successfully.  
Failure codes:  
LRN FAIL 1, 2or 4  
1= AutoLearn has not been carried out (default setting)  
2= AutoLearn failed, usually due to manual interruption  
4= AutoLearn failed, probably due to drive or compass failure  
Repeat the AutoLearn procedure.  
Motor cables are connected to power terminals (and power cables  
are connected to motor terminals) at course computer. Turn off  
power and swap over connections.  
MOT POW  
SWAPPED  
Caused by any of the following situations:  
• the compass is not connected  
NO DATA  
• the autopilot is in Wind Vane mode and it has not received wind  
angle data for 30 seconds  
• the autopilot is in Track mode and:  
• the autopilot is not receiving SeaTalk navigation data, or  
• the position sensor (GPS, Loran, Decca) is receiving a low  
strength signal – this will clear when the signal improves  
Check connections to the compass, wind instrument and naviga-  
tor.  
Note: The autopilot stops adjustingthe heading as soon as it loses  
data.  
The controller is not receiving data from the SmartPilot computer.  
Check connections and check course computer is switched on.  
NO PILOT  
 
               
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ALARM MESSAGE  
POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION  
GyroPlus yaw sensor has failed:  
RG FAIL  
• If you have a S1G, S2G or S3G course computer with internal  
GyroPlus sensor – call a Raymarine service agent.  
• If you have a Non-Gscourse computer with external GyroPlus  
yaw sensor – check the sensor and connections, then call a Ray-  
marine service agent.  
SeaTalk data problem on one of the SeaTalk lines – check connec-  
tions.  
SEATALKand  
FAIL 1 or 2  
The control unit cannot transmit data to the SeaTalk system. Make  
sure all SeaTalk cables are connected properly.  
SEATALKand FAIL  
3.2 General maintenance  
Routine checks  
CAUTION: Do not dismantle SmartPilot products  
The SmartPilot computer and controller do not contain any user  
serviceable parts. They should be serviced only by authorized  
Raymarine service technicians.  
The SmartPilot computer does NOT contain user-serviceable parts. If you remove  
the main cover you will invalidate the warranty. The controller is also a sealed  
unit, so user maintenance is limited to the following checks  
make sure all cable connectors are firmly attached  
examine for signs of wear or damage – replace any damaged cables  
Note: Do not use chemical or abrasive materials to clean the SmartPilot computer. If the  
case is dirty, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.  
Cleaning the display  
CAUTION: Avoid damage when cleaning  
Take care when cleaning the display. Avoid wiping the display  
screen with a dry cloth as this could scratch the screen coating. If  
necessary, use only a mild detergent.  
Never use chemical or abrasive materials to clean the controller. If it is dirty,  
wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.  
In certainconditions, condensationmay appearinside the display screen. This  
willnotharm the unit, and youcanclearitbyswitchingontheilluminationfor  
a short time.  
 
                 
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EMC advice  
When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields.  
These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one  
another, with a consequent adverse effect on operation.  
To minimize these effects and enable you to get the best possible perfor-  
mance from your Raymarine equipment, guidelines are given in the installa-  
tion instructions, to enable you to ensure minimum interaction between  
different items of equipment, i.e. ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compati-  
bility (EMC).  
Always report any EMC-related problems to your nearest Raymarine dealer.  
We use such information to improve our quality standards.  
In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from  
being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the  
equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action, or momentarily may  
result in faulty operation.  
Product support  
Raymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service, on the world  
wide web and by telephone help line. Please use either of these facilities ifyou are  
unable to rectify a problem.  
World wide web  
Please visit the Customer Support area of our web site at:  
As well as providing a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions section and  
servicinginformation,thewebsitegivese-mailaccesstotheRaymarineTechnical  
Support Department and a details of the locations of Raymarine agents,  
worldwide.  
Telephone help line  
If you do not have access to the world wide web, please call our help line.  
In the USA, call:  
+1 800 539 5539, extension 2444 or  
+1 603 881 5200 extension 2444  
In the UK, Europe the Middle East or the Far East, call:  
+44 (0) 23 9271 4713 (voice)  
+44 (0) 23 9266 1228 (fax)  
 
           
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Help us to help you  
When requesting service, please quote the following product information:  
Equipment type.  
Model number.  
Serial number.  
Software issue number.  
Software information  
The following illustration shows how to display the software information:  
press and hold standby for 4 seconds:  
after 2 seconds you will see the DISPLAY CAL screen  
then after another 2 seconds you see controller software version  
press disp to display the computer software version  
press dispagaintodisplay the total numberofhours the SmartPilot hasbeen  
used in Auto mode.  
Software Information  
standby  
standby  
4 seconds  
1 second  
Control unit  
software version  
1 second  
Time autopilot  
used in Auto  
Course computer  
software version  
1 second  
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Product details table  
For future reference, you may want to use this table to record serial and software  
information for your SmartPilot:  
Serial Number  
Software Version  
SmartPilot Controller  
SmartPilot Computer  
Hours Used  
hours  
 
 
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Specifications  
ST8002 control unit  
Nominal supply voltage:  
Operating voltage range:  
12 V DC via SeaTalk  
10 V to 15 V DC  
Current consumption (in Standby mode) 50 mA (less than 120 mA with full lighting)  
Operating temperature:  
Water protection:  
0 °C to +70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F)  
waterproof to CFR46  
Overall dimensions:  
width  
175 mm (6.9 in)  
115 mm (4.53 in)  
54 mm (2.13 in)  
height  
depth  
Keypad:  
9 button illuminated keypad, with rotary control  
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):  
showsheading, locked courseand navigationaldata, and  
up to 15 data pages  
LCD illumination:  
Input connections:  
Output connections:  
CE approvals:  
3 brightness levels + off; 15 contrast levels  
SeaTalk (x2) and NMEA 0183  
SeaTalk (x2)  
conforms to: 89/336/EC (EMC), EN60945:1997  
SmartPilot computer functions  
SmartPilot computer  
S1G, S2G and S3G systems  
Non-G systems  
• Internal GyroPlus yaw sensor  
Enhanced course keeping using AST  
FastTrim  
• Full access to AutoLearn, providing  
automatic steering calibration  
• Improved track-keeping  
Full basic functionality  
Improved track-keeping  
Steers to true and apparent wind in Wind Vane  
mode  
Improved calibration access, but without  
AutoLearn  
• Steers to true and apparent wind in Wind  
Vane mode  
• Improved calibration access  
Uses Raymarine steering algorithm without AST  
No FastTrim  
 
       
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Glossary  
Meaning  
Term  
AST  
Advanced Steering Technology(AST) isRaymarine’sunique advanced steering  
algorithm. It uses inputs from a wide variety of sensors to tune the autopilot’s  
operation to provide superior control of the boat in any condition.  
AutoLearn  
AutoTrim  
Self-learning calibration feature available on S1G, S2G and S3G autopilot sys-  
tems.  
TheAutoTrimsettingdetermines therateatwhichtheautopilotappliesstand-  
ing helm’ to correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loadson the sails  
or superstructure.  
AWG  
CE  
American Wire Gauge.  
Marked on Raymarine products that comply with defined European Commu-  
nity standards.  
counter rudder  
Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the autopilot applies to try to prevent  
the boat from yawing off course. Higher counter rudder settings result in more  
rudder being applied.  
CR pump  
DC  
Constant Running hydraulic pump.  
Direct current.  
EMC  
(Electromagnetic  
Compatibility)  
When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields.  
These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one  
another, and this can degrade their performance. By following the EMC guide-  
lines in this handbook, you can minimize these effects by ensuring optimum  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) between equipment.  
Fluxgate  
GPS  
Standard Raymarine compass supplied with course computer core pack.  
Global Positioning System.  
GyroPlus  
Raymarine’s GyroPlus yaw sensor that measures the boat’s rate of turn. It is  
built into the S1G, S2G and S3G course computers.  
I/O drive  
MOB  
nm  
Inboard/Outboard or stern drive.  
Man overboard.  
Nautical mile.  
 
   
Glossary  
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Meaning  
Term  
NMEA  
The NMEA (National Maritime Electronics Association) protocol is an interna-  
tionally accepted serial communication interface standard for sharing data  
between electronic equipment. Raymarine products can share information  
with non-SeaTalk equipment using the NMEA 0183 protocol.  
response  
The autopilotresponse level controls the relationshipbetween course keeping  
accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity.  
rudder gain  
SeaTalk  
Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the autopilot will apply to correct  
course errors. The higher the setting the more rudder will be applied.  
SeaTalk is Raymarine’s proprietary communication system. It links the prod-  
ucts to provide a single, integrated system sharing power and data.  
SeaTalk bus  
This refers to the continuous SeaTalk system connecting together a series of  
Raymarine units.  
SM  
Statute (land) mile.  
VHF  
Very High Frequency (radio).  
WindTrim  
WindTrim (wind response) controls how quickly the autopilot responds to  
changes in the wind direction. Higher wind trim settings will result in a pilot  
that is more responsive to wind changes.  
XTE  
Yaw  
Cross track error.  
The boat’s rate of turn (°/sec).  
 
 
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Index  
A
Alarms, 26  
AUTO RELEASE, 27  
CURRENT LIMIT, 27  
DRIVE STOPPED, 27  
LARGE XTE, 14  
LOW BATT, 27  
LRN FAIL, 27  
MOB, 22  
MOT POW SWAPPED, 27  
NEXT WPT, 17  
NO DATA, 27  
Gybe inhibit, 10, 23  
NO PILOT, 27  
OFF COURSE, 10  
RG FAIL, 28  
SEATALK FAIL 1 or 2, 28  
SEATALK/STLK FAIL, 28  
SHALLOW, 22  
H
Help lines, 29  
I
WINDSHIFT, 20  
Auto mode, 5  
AutoTack, 10  
Keypad  
Changing course, 5  
Dodging obstacles, 6  
Off course warning, 10  
AutoRelease  
Alarm, 27  
L
AutoTack, 10, 23  
Learn fail alarm, 27  
Lighting, 10  
C
Low battery alarm, 27  
Contrast, 11  
Controller  
M
Specifications, 33  
Course changes, 5  
Cross track error  
Explanation, 14  
LARGE XTE warning, 14  
Current limit alarm, 27  
Maintenance, 28  
Man Overboard alarm, 22  
Motor boats  
Power Steer, 6  
Motor/Power swapped alarm, 27  
 
 
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N
Next WPT warning, 17  
No data alarm, 27  
No pilot alarm, 27  
Cross track error, 14  
O
Off course warning, 10  
P
Tidal compensation, 15  
Waypoint names, 21  
Performance adjustment, 8  
non-G systems, 9  
S1G, S2G and S3G systems, 8  
Power steer, 6  
User Calibration, 22  
Preventing gybes, 10  
Product support, 29  
R
Advance, 16  
Response level, 23  
RG fail alarm, 28  
Rotary Control, 3  
Route completed, 17  
Advance warning, 17  
Wind angle  
Adjusting wind angle, 19  
S
Safety notices, i  
Track mode, 13  
Sailboats  
AutoTack, 10  
Preventing gybes, 10  
SeaTalk  
Operating hints, 20  
Wind shift warning, 20  
SeaTalk fail 1 or 2, 28  
SeaTalk fail alarm, 28  
Service, 29  
Settings  
AutoTack, 23  
Gybe inhibit, 23  
Response level, 23  
User calibration, 22  
Wind type, 23  
WindTrim, 23  
Shallow alarm, 22  
SmartPilot  
Disengaging, 5  
Engaging, 5  
Functions, 1  
Specifications, 33  
Standby Mode, 5  
Switching on/off, 2  
 

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