AUTOHELM ST4000+ User guide

ST4000+
Wheel & Tiller
Autopilots
Owner’s
Handbook
Document number: 81131-6
Date: August 2001
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Autohelm,HSB(HighSpeedBus),SailPilot,SeaTalkandSportPilot
are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd.
Raymarine,AST(AdvancedSteeringTechnology),AutoAdapt,
AutoLearn, AutoRelease, AutoSeastate, AutoTack, AutoTrim,
FastTrim,GyroPlus,RayGyro, RayPilotand WindTrim are
trademarks of Raymarine Ltd.
Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd 2001.
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OR
Boat's electrical
distribution panel
Rudder position sensor
(optional fit for wheel pilot only)
ST4000+
control unit
Fluxgate compass
SeaTalk instrument
NMEA
instrument
or navigator
Tiller drive
Wheel drive
ST4000+ autopilot system layout
D5332-1
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Preface v
Contents
About this handbook ...........................................................ix
Important Information .........................................................x
Warranty ......................................................................................x
Safety notices ..............................................................................x
EMC conformance .....................................................................xi
Handbook information ...............................................................xi
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................1
1.1 Features .....................................................................................1
1.2 Extendedsystems......................................................................2
Chapter 2: Basic Operation .......................................................3
2.1 Using thecontrol unit ................................................................4
Keyfunctions ............................................................................4
Displaylayout ...........................................................................5
2.2 Using Automode ......................................................................6
Engagingtheautopilot(Auto mode) .........................................6
Disengagingthe autopilot (Standbymode) ..............................7
Changing course inAuto mode .................................................8
Dodgingobstacles in Automode ..............................................8
Returning tothe previous lockedheading (LAST HDG) .........9
Automatictack(AutoTack) ....................................................10
Makingmajor coursechanges ................................................10
Gustingconditions .................................................................. 11
2.3 Adjustingautopilotperformance ............................................12
Changing theresponse level(AutoSeastate) ..........................12
Changing the rudder gain ........................................................13
2.4 Autopilot alarms .....................................................................14
Respondingto alarms..............................................................14
2.5 Adjustingdisplayandkeypadlighting ...................................18
Chapter 3: Advanced Operation ............................................19
3.1 Using Track mode ...................................................................20
SelectingTrackmode .............................................................20
ExitingTrack mode .................................................................22
Crosstrack error ......................................................................22
Tidal streamcompensation .....................................................23
Waypoint arrival and advance .................................................24
Dodgesin Trackmode ............................................................25
Safetyin Trackmode ..............................................................25
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3.2 UsingWind Vanemode ..........................................................27
Selecting Wind Vanemode .....................................................27
ExitingWind Vanemode ........................................................28
Adjustingthe locked wind angle .............................................28
Returningto theprevious apparentwind angle
(LASTWND) .........................................................................28
Dodgesin Wind Vanemode ....................................................29
Wind shift alarm ...................................................................... 29
Using AutoTack in Wind Vane mode ......................................30
Operatinghints forWindVane mode ......................................30
3.3 Displayingdata pages .............................................................31
Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding ..............................33
4.1 Fault finding ............................................................................34
4.2 Generalmaintenance ..............................................................36
Wheeldrive .............................................................................36
Controlunit .............................................................................38
EMC advice ............................................................................39
4.3 Productsupport .......................................................................40
Softwareversion .....................................................................40
Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ ..........................................43
5.1 Planningtheinstallation .........................................................44
Toolsrequired .........................................................................44
EMC installationguidelines ................................................... 46
5.2 Controlunit .............................................................................48
Location ..................................................................................48
Mountingprocedure ...............................................................49
Cable connectors.....................................................................51
Powersupplyconnection ........................................................51
SeaTalk connections ............................................................... 52
NMEAconnections ................................................................53
5.3 Fluxgatecompass ...................................................................55
Location ..................................................................................55
Mounting ................................................................................ 57
Connectingto thecontrol unit ................................................. 58
5.4 Tiller drive (tillerpilots only) .................................................. 59
Criticaldimensions .................................................................59
Basic installation .....................................................................60
Installation accessories ...........................................................61
Connectingto thecontrol unit ................................................. 68
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5.5 Wheel drive(wheel pilots only) ..............................................70
Installationstages ....................................................................70
Drilling thespoke clamp holes ................................................71
Securing thewheel drive to the wheel .....................................74
Attaching thepedestal bracket ................................................75
Connectingto the control unit .................................................79
5.6 Rudderposition sensor (wheel pilotoption) ...........................81
Ensuring correct alignment .....................................................81
Securing the sensor tothe boat ................................................83
Attaching the sensor to the tiller arm .......................................83
Checkingalignment ................................................................84
Connectingto the control unit .................................................84
Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ ........................................85
6.1 Functionaltest .........................................................................86
Switchon ................................................................................86
Autopilot steeringdirection ....................................................86
Checkingconnections .............................................................88
6.2 Check rudder sensor operation(if fitted) ................................90
6.3 Initial sea trial ..........................................................................91
Overview ................................................................................91
Correctingthe compassdeviation ..........................................92
Adjustingthe headingalignment ............................................95
Checking autopilot operation ..................................................95
Checking the rudder gain ........................................................96
6.4 Autopilot calibration techniques .............................................98
Step 1 - Switch onancillary equipment ................................... 98
Step 2 - Applyinitial settings ..................................................98
Step 3 - Adjust the rudder damping .........................................99
Step 4 - Adjust the rudder gain ................................................99
Step 5 - Adjust theAutoTrim setting .......................................99
Step 6 - Further adjustments ....................................................99
Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ ..................................101
7.1 User setup ..............................................................................102
Compassdeviationcorrection (SWING COMPASS) ..........102
Deviation display (DEVIATION) ........................................102
Headingalignment(ALIGNHDG) ......................................102
Headingmode(HDG MAG/TRU) .......................................102
Bar selection (RUDD BAR/STEER BAR/NO BAR) ..........104
Data pages1-7 (DATAPAGE) ..............................................104
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7.2 Dealer setup .......................................................................... 106
Calibrationlock (CALLOCK) .............................................108
Pilottype(4000WHL/TILL) ...............................................108
Rudder gain (RUDD GAIN) ................................................. 108
Response level (RESPONSE) ..............................................108
Turn limit (TURN RATE) ..................................................... 108
Rudder alignment (ALIGN RUD) ........................................ 108
Rudder limit (RUD LIMIT) .................................................. 109
Off course alarm (OFF COURSE) ........................................ 109
AutoTackangle(AUTOTACK) ...........................................109
AutoTrim(AUTOTRIM) ..................................................... 110
Drive type (DRIVE TYP) ..................................................... 110
Magnetic variation (VARIATION) ....................................... 110
AutoAdapt (AUTOADAPT) .................................................111
Latitude(LATITUDE) ...........................................................111
Rudder damping(RUDD DAMP) ........................................ 112
Cruise speed (CRUISESP) .................................................. 112
Specifications .................................................................... 113
Glossary .............................................................................. 115
Index ................................................................................... 117
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About this handbook
Welcome to the handbook for the ST4000+ wheel and tiller
autopilot systems. This handbook contains two main parts:
Part 1: Using the ST4000+ Autopilot
Part 2: Installing the ST4000+ Autopilot
Atthe end of this handbook we haveincluded product
specifications, a glossary and index, and templates for installing
different parts ofthe system.
Note:This handbook contains importantinformationabout
installing,using and maintaining yournew Raymarineproduct.To
get thebest from the product,please read this handbookthoroughly.
1Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduces the autopilot, its features and its use. page 1
2
Chapter 2: Basic Operation
Covers basic autopilot operation: using Auto mode,
interpreting alarms, adjusting autopilot performance and
changing the control unit lighting.
page 3
3Chapter 3: Advanced Operation
Explains how to use Track and Wind Vane modes, and
display data pages.
page 19
4
Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding
Provides general maintenance procedures and
information to help you resolve problems you may
encounter with the autopilot
page 33
5Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+
Explains how to install your autopilot and its components. page 43
6
Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+
Covers functional testing and dockside procedures after
installation, and initial sea trials.
page 85
7
Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+
Provides details on adjusting the autopilot settings to suit
your boat.
page 101
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Important Information
Warranty
ToregisteryournewRaymarineproduct,pleasetakeafewminutesto
filloutthe warrantycard.Itis importantthatyoucompletethe owner
informationandreturnthecardtoustoreceivefullwarrantybenefits.
Safety notices
WARNING: Product installation
Thisequipmentmustbeinstalledandoperatedin accordance
withtheinstructionscontainedinthishandbook.Failuretodoso
couldresultinpoorproductperformance,personalinjury
and/ordamageto yourboat.
WARNING: Electrical safety
Makesurethepowersupplyisswitchedoffbeforeyoumakeany
electrical connections.
WARNING: Calibration
We supplythisproductcalibratedtodefaultsettingsthatshould
providestableperformancefor mostboats.To ensureoptimum
performanceonyourboat,youmustcompleteChapter6:
Setting-uptheST4000+beforeuse.
WARNING: Navigation aid
Althoughwehavedesignedthisproducttobeaccurateand
reliable, manyfactorscanaffectits performance. Asaresult,it
shouldonlybe used asanaidto navigationandshouldnever
replacecommonsenseandnavigationaljudgement.Always
maintaina permanentwatchsoyoucanrespondtosituationsas
theydevelop.
Your Raymarine autopilotwilladd a new dimension toyourboating
enjoyment. However,it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the
safety ofthe boat at all times by followingthese basic rules:
• Ensure that someone is present at thehelm AT ALL TIMES, to
take manual control in anemergency.
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