Raymarine RayPilot 650 User manual

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RayPilot 650
Control Unit
Owner’s
Handbook
Document number: 81013-4
Date: July 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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Preface iii
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................1
1.1 Overview ..................................................................................1
1.2 About thishandbook ................................................................. 3
Important Information .............................................................. 3
Chapter 2: Using the RayPilot 650 ...........................................7
2.1 Overview ..................................................................................7
2.2 Automode .................................................................................8
Features .....................................................................................8
2.3 Navigation (Track) mode ..........................................................9
Features .....................................................................................9
2.4 Power steer ..............................................................................10
Features ...................................................................................10
2.5 Manual override (AutoRelease) - sterndrives only ................. 10
2.6 Display and keypad ................................................................. 11
Display .................................................................................... 11
Keypad .................................................................................... 11
Keyfunctions ..........................................................................12
2.7 Responsecontrol .....................................................................18
Adjustingresponse – Type150G/400G ..................................18
Adjustingresponse– Types 150/400 and100/300 .................19
2.8 Alarms and warnings ..............................................................20
Off Course alarm .....................................................................20
Waypoint Change alarm ..........................................................20
LowBatteryalarm ..................................................................21
NoDrivealarm........................................................................21
NoDataalarm .........................................................................21
Data Invalid alarm ...................................................................22
Manual Override (AutoRelease) alarm ...................................22
Large XTE (Cross Track Error) alarm ....................................22
2.9 Joystickoperation ...................................................................23
Basicoperation .......................................................................23
Proportional mode ..................................................................23
Bang-Bang mode ....................................................................25
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Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding ..............................27
3.1 Maintenance ...........................................................................27
3.2 Servicing ................................................................................. 28
3.3 Productsupport .......................................................................28
Chapter 4: Installing the RayPilot 650 ..................................31
4.1 Planningtheinstallation .........................................................31
4.2 Mountingthe controlunit .......................................................33
Location .................................................................................. 33
Bracketmounting ...................................................................34
Consolemounting ...................................................................35
Cabling .................................................................................... 36
4.3 Joystick installation (optional) ................................................37
Mounting ................................................................................ 37
Cabling .................................................................................... 37
Chapter 5: Commissioning the Autopilot ............................39
5.1 Dockside checks .....................................................................39
Step 1 - Switchon ................................................................... 39
Step 2 -Checkthe SeaTalk and NMEAconnections .............. 40
Step 3 - Check the autopilot operatingsense ........................... 40
Step 4 - Adjust basic autopilot settings ................................... 43
5.2 Initialseatrial ..........................................................................46
Calibratingthecompass ..........................................................46
Adjustingautopilotsettings ....................................................49
Chapter 6: Adjusting Autopilot Settings ..............................55
6.1 Type150/150Gand400/400Gcoursecomputers .................. 56
AccessingCalibrationmode ...................................................56
Calibrationscreens .................................................................56
Calibrationdefaults:Types 150/150G&400/400G ...............64
Calibrationoptions:Types150/150G& 400/400G ................65
6.2 Type100/300course computers ............................................. 66
AccessingCalibrationmode ...................................................66
Calibrationscreens .................................................................66
Dealer Calibration: default settings withType100/300 ......... 73
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
1 Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Overview
Congratulations on the purchaseof your RayPilot 650autopilot
controlunitfromRaymarine.WehavedevelopedtheRayPilot650to
integrate simplified controls witha sophisticated processor tobring
yousuperbsteering,no matterwhat the conditions.The totally
waterproof control unit has features such as:
•an illuminated keypad, which takesthe guessworkout of
night-timeuse
•a rotarycourse knobwhich allows youto make accurate course
changes by aslittle as 1°
•a large easy to read display that provides youwith graphic
representationsof rudderangle, cross track error andmuch more
The RayPilot650 hasthese basic operatingmodes:
•Standbymode:autopilot off
•Automode: autopilotengaged and locked ontoa heading
•Navigator(Track)mode: autopilot on and maintaining a track
betweentwo waypointscreated on a navigation system
•WindVanemode:autopilotonandmaintainingacourserelative
to an apparent wind angle
•PowerSteermode: allows full control ofthe boat via thecourse
change knob
•Calibrationmode:soyoucanadjusttheautopilotsystemtogive
optimumperformanceonyourboat
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1 Introduction
The RayPilot 650 is SeaTalk™compatible, allowing it to share
informationwithotherSeaTalkinstruments.Thisbecomesusefulfor
someautomaticadjustmentsmade by the autopilot. For example,
whentheRayPilotisconnected to a speedinstrument, the speed gain
link allows the RayPilot to adjust the amount of rudder applied
according tothe speed ofthe boat.
When connected to a SeaTalk navigation aid or chart plotter via its
built-in interface, the RayPilot 650 will track to your waypoint with
amazing accuracy.
The RayPilot 650 system can be expanded andenhanced with a
selection of options andaccessories available from yourRaymarine
dealer. These include: further full function stations, a hand-held
controlunit,a joystickpowersteeringlever oranauxiliaryalarm.
SeaTalk and NMEA compatibility
The RayPilot 650control unit is SeaTalk compatible, so it canshare
datatransmittedfromotherRaymarine SeaTalk instruments:
•wind information from awind instrument can beused for
wind vane steering without the need to install a separate vane
•trackinformation,fromanavigator,canprovidewaypointcontrol
fromtheautopilot
•boat speed from aspeed instrument can provide optimumtrack
keepingperformance
•SeaTalkcompatibilityalsoallowsadditionalfixedandhand-held
autopilot control unitsto be easilyconnected at secondary
steeringand control positions
If the RayPilot 650 is used as partof a course computer system, you
can connect NMEA 0183 transmitting equipmentto the ports on the
course computer. With an optional SeaTalk/NMEA interface (part
number: E85001), you can also connect NMEA 0183 equipmentto
the SeaTalk ports on the RayPilot 650.
EMC conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories aredesigned to thebest
industrystandards for use in the recreational marine environment.
The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and
accessories conform tothe appropriateElectromagnetic
Compatibility(EMC)standards,butcorrectinstallationisrequiredto
ensure that performance is notcompromised.
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3
1 Introduction
1.2 About this handbook
Part 1: Using the RayPilot 650
Thispart of thehandbookexplainshowtouse yourRayPilot650:
Part 2: Installing the RayPilot 650
Thispartof thehandbookexplainshowtoinstallyourRayPilot650:
Note:This handbook contains important informationabout
installing,using and maintaining yournew Raymarineproduct.To
get thebest from the product,please read this handbook thoroughly.
Important Information
Warranty
ToregisteryournewRaymarineproduct,pleasetakeafewminutesto
filloutthewarrantycard.It isimportantthatyoucompletethe owner
informationandreturnthecardtoustoreceivefullwarrantybenefits.
Handbook information
To the best ofour knowledge, the information in this handbook was
correct when it wentto press. However, Raymarinecannot accept
liabilityforanyinaccuraciesoromissionsitmaycontain.Inaddition,
ourpolicyof continuousproductimprovementmay change
specifications without notice. As aresult, Raymarine cannotaccept
liability for any differences between the product and the handbook.
2Chapter 2: Using the RayPilot 650
How to use the RayPilot 650 page 7
3Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding
Provides maintenance and fault finding information. page 27
4Chapter 4: Installing the RayPilot 650
How to install your RayPilot 650. page 31
5Chapter 5: Commissioning the Autopilot
How to check the autopilot and perform an initial sea trial. page 39
6Chapter 6: Adjusting Autopilot Settings
How to change the calibration settings. page 55
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1 Introduction
Safety notices
WARNING: Product installation
Thisequipment mustbe installed andoperatedin accordance
withtheinstructionscontainedinthishandbook.Failuretodoso
couldresultinpoorproductperformance,personalinjury
and/ordamagetoyourboat.
WARNING: Electrical safety
Makesurethepowersupplyisswitchedoffbeforeyoumakeany
electrical connections.
WARNING: Navigation aid
Althoughwehavedesignedthisproducttobeaccurateand
reliable, manyfactorscan affect its performance. As aresult,it
shouldonlybe used asanaidto navigationandshouldnever
replacecommonsenseandnavigationaljudgement.Always
maintaina permanentwatchsoyoucanrespondtosituationsas
theydevelop.
YourRaymarine autopilotwilladd a new dimensionto your boating
enjoyment. However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the
safety ofthe boat atall times by following these basicrules:
•Ensure that someoneis present at the helm ATALL TIMES, to
take manual control in anemergency.
•Make sure thatall crew members know how to disengagethe
autopilot.
•Regularlycheckforotherboatsandanyobstaclesto navigation–
nomatterhowcleartheseamayappear,adangeroussituationcan
developrapidly.
•Maintain an accurate recordof the boat’s positionbyusing either
anavigationaid or visualbearings.
•Maintain a continuousplot of your boat’s positionon a current
chart. Ensure thatthe locked autopilot heading will steerthe boat
clear of all obstacles. Make proper allowance for tidal set –the
autopilot cannot.
•Evenwhenyour autopilotislockedontothedesiredtrackusinga
navigationaid,alwaysmaintainalogandmakeregularpositional
plots.Navigation signals canproduce significanterrors under
some circumstances and the autopilot will not be able to detect
these errors.
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Part 1:
Using the
RayPilot 650
Part 1: Using the RayPilot 650
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Chapter 2: Using the RayPilot 650
2.1 Overview
This section of the manual providesinstructionsfor the operationof
your RayPilot 650.
The sectionstarts byexplaining the information available onthe
controlheaddisplay.Akeybykeyguide follows,whichdoublesasa
useful reference lookuponce you are familiar with the pilot’s
operation.
Youshould read and understandthisoperationmanual thoroughly
before operating the pilot. Time spent in becoming familiar with this
unitwillstrengthenyourknowledgeandskillinusingthisfullfeature
autopilotwhere itcounts...afloat.
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2.2 Auto mode
When the autopilot is in Auto mode it will maintain the boat on a
selected magnetic heading.
ToenterAutomode,simplysteertheboatontothedesiredcourseand
thenpush AUTO - it is that simple. Course changes can be made by
adjustingtheknobsothattherequirednewheadingisdisplayed.The
RayPilot 650 will then automatically turn the boat onto the new
course. The maximum rate of turn is governed by a preset turn limit,
so even large course changes at speed are accomplished safely.
Features
In Automode, the RayPilot 650displaysthe following information:
•AUTO legend
•compass heading
•rudderangle
•boat speed (if available)
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2.3 Navigation (Track) mode
Navigation mode relies onthe inputof yourwaypoint or route of
waypointstoprovidetrackingtodestinations.Navigationmodeisthe
ultimateautopilotfacility.Setupawaypointorrouteofwaypointson
yournavigation aidand the pilot willnow monitor crosstrack error
andautomatically execute course changesto maintain the boat’s
headingtowards the target waypoint.
We have developed this combination with safety utmost in mind.
Whenyoureachyourtargetwaypoint,theRayPilot650willsoundan
alarm and display the bearing to the nextwaypoint along with the
directioninwhich the boat will turn. You thencheck to see the turn
canbemadesafely.NowpresstheNAV keytoturntheboatoncourse
forthenextwaypoint.Thisassuresthatnosuddencoursechangesare
made withoutyour knowledge.
Features
InNavigation(Track)mode,theRayPilot650displaysthefollowing
information:
•NAV legend
•crosstrack error (XTE)
•target waypoint bearing,distance andnumber
•directiontosteer
•boat speed (ifavailable)
•locked compass heading
•rudderangle (selectable)
003
001
002
000
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2.4 Power steer
Power steer mode allows fullcontrol of theboat’shelm via the
course change knob. If you require helm toport simply rotatethe
knobto port,helmtostarboard turn the knobto starboard. The
RayPilot 650 provides a continuous display of rudder position,
allowingyou topositionthe helm accurately for steeringin any
situation.
Features
In Power Steer mode,the RayPilot 650 displays:
•POWER STEER legend
•compassheading and rudderangle
•boat speed (if available)
2.5 Manual override (AutoRelease) - sterndrives only
Manual override is automatically enabled when vessel type 4
(sterndrive) is selected. It must onlybe used oninstallationsfitted
with the stern drive actuator. When it has been selected, the RayPilot
canbe overriddentoallowhandsteeringby turningthe steering
wheel. Thiswill return the RayPilot to Standby mode andsound the
controlunit buzzer for 10seconds.
There is aslight delaybefore the Raypilot will returnto Standby.
Excessive forceis not requiredandwillnotreducethis delay.
CAUTION:
The manual override is intended for emergency useonly. The
RayPilotshouldnormallybedisengagedbypressingSTBY onthe
controlunit.
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2.6 Display and keypad
Display
The RayPilot 650 display is designed toprovide concise, clear
information. The display can be illuminated for night time operation.
Keypad
TheRayPilot650keypadisdesignedforquickandsimpleoperation.
Each time a key ispressed a single audiobeep confirms entry. The
6 keys have adjustablebacklightingfor night-time operation.
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Cross Track Error
or Rudder Angle
Boat Speed
Heading
Alarms
Target Waypoint
Information
Selectable
Rudder/XTE
Autopilot
Mode
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Key functions
The following section describes the operation of each key and
providesa useful look-up reference.
AUTO
•Momentary press to engage automatic steering and maintain
currentheading.
•Momentary press in calibration will advance the display to the
nextcalibration feature.
•Momentarypress in Automode willreset the 4 minutewatch
alarmtimer(if running).
•Momentary press in compass correction mode will change
between compass correction and alignment.
STBY
•Press to disengage the pilot formanual hand steering.
(The previous automatic headingwill be memorized).
•Pressand holdfor 2 secondsto select rudder gain adjustment.
•Pressand holdfor 4 secondsto select compass heading
alignment.
•Pressand holdfor6 secondsto view softwareversion.
•Pressand holdfor 16seconds to access Calibrationmode.
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AUTO and STBY
•Press AUTO andSTBY together from any other mode to enter
WindVane mode
NAV
•Momentarypress(whileinAutoorWindVaneMode)flashesthe
displaybetweenbearingtowaypointanddirectionthevesselwill
turn.
•Secondpress within 10seconds of the firstpress will engage
Navigation(Track)modeandturnthepilotontothebearingtothe
first waypoint.
•Press and hold for 2 secondsto automatically selectthe next
waypoint in a route (Raychart or SeaTalk compatible
plotter/GPS). This will also advance the Targetwaypoint onthe
Raychart ifequipped.
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RESP
•Momentarypress to displaycurrent ruddergainlevel.
•Pressand holdfor2 secondsto displaycurrent responselevel.
•You can then make temporary adjustments to the displayed
valuesusing either:
•LIGHTS ▼to decrease the level
•NAV ▲toincrease the level
•orthecoursechangeknob
Note:Youcanmakepermanent adjustmentstoresponseandrudder
gainin Calibrationmode.
LIGHTS and RESP
•Momentarypress of LIGHTS and RESP together will switchon
theWatch Alarmtimer (notavailablefrom Standbyor Power
Steermodes).
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RESP and NAV
•Momentarypress ofRESP andNAV together will switch the
displaybetweencrosstrack error and rudderangle(displayed
valueand scale).
RESUME (PWR STR)
•FromStandbymode:
•press to display the last automatic heading –the heading will
alternate with the direction you have to steer
•pressagain within10 secondsto lock onto the lastautomatic
heading
•FromWindVane mode:
•pressto displaythe lastlockedwind angle and direction
•pressagain within10 secondstoreturn
•Press RESUME for 2 seconds to engage Power Steer mode from
anymode (except calibration,compasscorrection and joystick
manual).
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