Raymarine SmartPilot S1000 User manual

Raymarine
S1000 Autopilot System
User Guide
Welcome to the S1000 Autopilot
Handbooks can be such daunting things, can’t they?
Please don’t worry, we have made this guide as simple as
possible.
Your guide contains an explanation on how to use your
S1000, so finding your way around will become second
nature.
If all you want to do is power up and get going, that’s fine.
But if you want to know more about what your S1000 will
do for you, you’ll find it here.
Document Number: 81245-1
Date: December 2004
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2User Guide
Contents
S1000 System
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User Guide 3
1 - Getting Started
System Components ............................................................. 5
Changing the Controller batteries ........................................ 5
The S100 Autopilot Controller .............................................. 6
How do I power the unit on/off? ........................................... 7
2 - Using your S1000
How do I use the autopilot?.................................................. 9
How do I automatically steer straight? ............................... 10
How do I follow a route from my GPS? ............................... 11
How do I follow a circle pattern? ........................................ 12
How do I follow a spiral pattern? ........................................ 13
How do I follow a zig-zag pattern? ..................................... 14
How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern? ................................. 15
How do I dodge an obstacle? .............................................. 16
3 - Setting up your S1000
How do I change the pattern direction? .............................. 19
How do I change my boat type? .......................................... 20
How do I adjust the autopilot settings ................................ 21
Setting up the autopilot (Autolearn) ................................... 25
4 - Alarms and Troubleshooting
Fault finding ....................................................................... 29
S1000 alarm messages ....................................................... 30
General maintenance ......................................................... 32
Dealer Maintenance Procedures ......................................... 33
Product support .................................................................. 36
5 - Important Information
Safety Notices ..................................................................... 39
Intended Use ...................................................................... 42
Declaration of Conformity .................................................. 42
EMC Guidelines .................................................................. 42
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Getting
started . . .
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System Components
The S1000 system is comprised of a Course Computer, Controller and
Hydraulic Pump. Please ensure that these have been installed and
commissioned using the S1000 Installation Guide.
Changing the Controller batteries
The S100 Controller is powered by 2 AAA
batteries which are located in the back of the unit.
Ensure that only good quality alkaline batteries
are used. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
A small cross-head screwdriver will be required to
undo the battery cover screws.
Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not
intend using it for more than a month.
Follow the battery manufacturers’s instructions
for proper care and disposal of used batteries.
S1000 Course
S1000 Course
Computer
Computer
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Pump
Pump
S100
S100
Controller
Controller
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The S100 Autopilot Controller
PILOT Use to activate the autopilot.
NAVIGATE STARBOARD
Use in PILOT mode to power steer
your boat. Press and hold for Smart
Steer
STANDBY (POWER ON)
When off, press to power on the S100
Use to return to manual control of
your boat when in PILOT mode.
Press and hold to access Pilot Setup
MODE Press to select required pilot
mode.
NAVIGATE PORT Use in PILOT
mode to power steer your boat.
Press and hold for Smart Steer
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How do I power the unit on?
POWER ON
Press and hold the STANDBY button. The handset will beep, the display
will read STANDBY and you’re ready to go.
Power Saving Mode
If you are in STANDBY mode (autopilot off), the handset will automatically
turn off if no button has been pressed for 5 minutes. This will help to extend
the battery life.
Wireless signal strength
Wireless signal strength (5 levels) is shown in a similarly on the
right hand side of the display.
Keylock
When using your S100, you can temporarily lock the autopilot
keys to ensure that it is not accidentally operated.
How do I activate the keylock?
Press and hold the mode button until you see the key symbol and “LOCK”
message.
Note: You cannot activate keylock when the autopilot is in control of your
boat.
How do I turn off the keylock?
Press mode followed by the PILOT button. A “KEYLOCK OFF” message
will be displayed.
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Using your
S1000 System
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How do I use the autopilot?
You can change your boat type in the autopilot
setup pages - See page 20
Quick Tip
Your autopilot can steer your boat according to one of its preset
patterns. The types of patterns that are available are dependant on
your boat type. Each of the patterns are explained on the following
pages.
Available modes
POWER FISHING
AUTOAUTO
ZIGZAG
CIRCLE
SPIRAL
CLOVER
TRACKTRACK
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How do I automatically steer straight?
3
12
Quick Tip
From any screen:
1. Steer your boat onto the desired
heading.
2. Check that there are no
obstructions.
3. Press the PILOT key to activate
the autopilot.
PILOT
Activates autopilot in
AUTO mode
STANDBY
Returns the boat to
manual steering
To continue on your current heading under autopilot control, use the
AUTO mode. This will steer you in a straight line ahead until
commanded otherwise. AUTO mode can be used in conjunction with
SMARTSTEER (see page 16) to give you remote, power-steering control
of your boat.
AUTO mode is also available for selection via
the MODE button
AUTO
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How do I follow a route from my GPS?
TRACK
activates autopilot
in TRACK mode
press repeatedly until
you reach TRACK
3
12
Press when asked to
accept new heading.
MODE
PILOT
PILOT
Press when asked to
accept new heading.
On arrival at each waypoint
Your autopilot can follow a route that you have previously set on your
GPS or Chartplotter. Ensure that your GPS/Chartplotter is sending valid
SeaTalk or NMEA 0183 data.
From any screen:
1. Press MODE repeatedly until
TRACK is displayed.
2. Press PILOT to activate TRACK
mode.
3. If a valid route is received, the
SmartController will tell you the
direction in which it will turn
the boat and the new heading
it will steer to. Press PILOT to
accept.
Note: At each waypoint,
confirmation of turn will be
required. Press PILOT to accept.
PILOT
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How do I follow a circle pattern?
3
12
Quick Tip
CIRCLE
When you select CIRCLE mode, your current position is marked as the
center of the circle pattern. Your autopilot will now gently steer your
boat into the circle of the selected size.
From any screen:
1. Press MODE repeatedly until
CIRCLE is displayed.
2. Use the PORT and
STARBOARD keys to change
the size (S, M or L) if required
3. Press the PILOT key to activate
the autopilot
change pattern size
(Sml, Med or Large)
press repeatedly until
you reach CIRCLE
activates autopilot
in CIRCLE mode
MODE
PILOT
Fishing patterns are designed to work at speeds
up to 15kts. Check your speed before starting.
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How do I follow a spiral pattern?
Quick Tip
From any screen:
1. Press MODE repeatedly until
SPIRAL is displayed.
2. Use the PORT and
STARBOARD keys to change
the size (S, M or L) if required
3. Press the PILOT key to activate
the autopilot
SPIRAL
change pattern size
(Sml, Med or Large)
press repeatedly until
you reach SPIRAL
3
12
activates autopilot
in SPIRAL mode
MODE
PILOT
When you select SPIRAL mode, your current position is marked as the
center of the spiral. Your autopilot will now gently steer your boat into
a spiral of the selected size.
You can change the pattern direction in
PILOT SETUP (See section 3)
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How do I follow a zig-zag pattern?
3
12
Quick Tip
ZIGZAG
From any screen:
1. Press MODE repeatedly until
ZIGZAG is displayed.
2. Use the PORT and
STARBOARD keys to change
the size (S, M or L) if required
3. Press the PILOT key to activate
the autopilot
change pattern size
(Sml, Med or Large)
press repeatedly until
you reach ZIGZAG
activates autopilot
in ZIG ZAG mode
MODE
PILOT
When you enter ZIGZAG mode, the autopilot will use your current
position and heading as the center line of the zig-zag. The autopilot
will now gently steer your boat into the pattern starting with a turn to
starboard.
Fishing patterns are designed to work at speeds
up to 15kts. Check your speed before starting.
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How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern?
Quick Tip
When you enter CLOVERLEAF mode, the autopilot will use your
current position as the center point. The autopilot will then steer your
boat through a series of starboard turns, repeatedly intersecting the
start point.
CLOVERLEAF
change pattern size
(Sml, Med or Large)
press repeatedly until
you reach CLOVERLEAF
3
12
activates autopilot
in CLOVERLEAF mode
MODE
PILOT
From any screen:
1. Press MODE repeatedly until
CLOVERLEAF is displayed.
2. Use the PORT and
STARBOARD keys to change
the size (S, M or L) if required
3. Press the PILOT key to activate
the autopilot
You can change the pattern direction in
PILOT SETUP (See section 3)
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How do I dodge an obstacle?
3
12
Quick Tip Using the PORT and STARBOARD keys when in
AUTO mode allows you you to power-steer your boat
Even when the autopilot is activated, you are are still able to override
it. If, for example, you encounter an obstacle, or you just wish to
change direction by a few degrees.
With the autopilot activated:
1. A brief press of the PORT or
STARBOARD key will make a
1º course change in that
direction.
2. A press and hold of the PORT
or STARBOARD key will
execute a controlled turn until
you release the button.
(SmartSteer)
3. The autopilot will now resume
on the new heading.
SmartSteer
1º
Dodge
With the autopilot activated:
1º course change
(Dodge)
Large course change
(SmartSteer)
press
press and hold
returns the boat
to manual steering
or
or
STANDBY
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Setting up
your S1000 System
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How do I change the pattern direction?
3
12
Quick Tip
You can change the default autopilot pattern direction.
1. Press and hold STANDBY for
2 seconds to enter PILOT
SETUP mode.
2. Press mode until the display
reads PATTERN DIRECTION
3. Press the PILOT key to toggle
between CLOCKWISE and
ANTICLOCK
4. Press and hold STANDBY for
2 seconds to leave Pilot setup
and return to normal mode.
press and hold
The default direction is CLOCKWISE. The first
turn in any pattern will always be to starboard
Pilot Setup
PATTERN DIRECTION
CLOCKWISE or
ANTICLOCK
press and hold
Normal mode
MODE
PILOT
STANDBY
STANDBY
CLOCKWISE
PATTERN
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How do I change my boat type?
3
12
Quick Tip
POWER
BOAT
press and hold
Pilot Setup
BOAT TYPE
press and hold
Normal mode
MODE
PILOT
STANDBY
STANDBY
Your S1000 can be set to suit the type of vessel to which it is fitted.
This ensures that the user interface will offer you the most relevant
features.
1. Press and hold STANDBY for
2 seconds to enter PILOT SETUP
mode.
2. Press mode until the display
reads BOAT TYPE
3. Press the PILOT key to toggle
between POWER, SAIL and
FISHING
4. Press and hold STANDBY for
2 seconds to leave Pilot setup
and return to normal mode.
S1000 Fishing patterns are only available in
FISHING mode
POWER
SAIL
or FISHING
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