Raymarine St290 User guide

ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook
Section 1: An Introduction to ST290
Contents
1.1 System overview ................................................................... 1-1-2
System buses .......................................................................... 1-1-3
Digital instruments ................................................................ 1-1-3
Analog instruments ................................................................ 1-1-3
Data Processing Unit ............................................................. 1-1-4
Connectors ....................................................................... 1-1-4
System data inputs ................................................................. 1-1-4
Get-you-home mode .............................................................. 1-1-4
Remote operation ................................................................... 1-1-5
Autopilot control .................................................................... 1-1-5
Backlighting .......................................................................... 1-1-5
Contrast .................................................................................. 1-1-5
Alarms ................................................................................... 1-1-5
Operating profiles .................................................................. 1-1-6
Using instrument buttons ....................................................... 1-1-7
1.2 Setup requirement .................................................................. 1-1-7
Transducer calibration ........................................................... 1-1-7
Autopilot setup ...................................................................... 1-1-7
Using with RayTech .............................................................. 1-1-7
1.3 System upgrades .................................................................... 1-1-8
1.4 Specifications ........................................................................ 1-1-9
System: ............................................................................ 1-1-9
Digital instruments: ......................................................... 1-1-9
Analog instruments .......................................................... 1-1-9
Data Processing Unit ......................................................1-1-11
Transducer Pods ..............................................................1-1-11
Approvals ........................................................................1-1-11
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ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook
An Introduction to ST290
The Raymarine ST290 system is a comprehensive and versatile
instrument system, intended to facilitate the operation of both sail and
power vessels. Data is provided by a range of transducers and displayed
on digital and analog instruments. Control and interfacing for the entire
system is provided by a Data Processing Unit (DPU).
Figure 1-1: ST290 Instruments & keypads
WARNING:
We supply this product calibrated to default settings. To ensure
optimum performance on your boat, this product MUST be
calibrated before use. Do NOT use the product until it has been
calibrated using the instructions supplied.
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1.1 System overview
A typical ST290 system, showing the relationship of the major system
components is shown in the following illustration.
The ST290 system uses a range of instrument and transducer types to
provide a comprehensive range of information, including speed, depth,
wind and compass data. For a full description of the available data, refer
to Section 2,Using DigitalInstruments.
Remote
Keypad
Compass
Instrument Wind
Instrument Close Hauled
Wind Instrument Rudder Angle
Instrument
SeaTalk
MOB Keypad Data Display Graphic Display
USB
NMEA2000
NMEA0183
12 V Power supply
Data Processing Unit
Pilot
Keypad 2
Heading
information
Speed
Transducer Depth
Transducer
Speed Pod Depth Pod Wind Pod
5 A fuse
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The system components communicate with one another over Raymarine
SeaTalk and SeaTALK2buses.
Both digital and analog instrument types are available.
System buses
The ST290 products are connected via Raymarine SeaTalk and
SeaTALK2buses to form a single, integrated system. On each bus, the
ST290 products are linked by means of a single cable, which feeds both
power and data. Details of bus/product compatibility are given in
Section 6,Installation.
SeaTalk and SeaTALK2communicate with one another via the Data
Processing Unit.
Digital instruments
ST290 digital instruments can display a wide range of system data, on
both Graphic and Data Displays:
• Graphic Displays use dot-matrix screens.
• Data Displays use preformed, segmented characters.
Information on both digital instrument types is organized in ‘chapters’
and ‘pages’ to enable you to easily find the data you want.
Graphic Displays provide the most versatile way of presenting data, as
they can show dynamic graphs and other animated information, in
addition to the alphanumeric information available on both digital
instrument types. They are also used to calibrate the system transducers.
For a description of the functions and operation of the ST290 digital
instruments, refer to Section 2,Using Digital Instruments.
Analog instruments
Analog instruments are available to show:
•Wind
•CloseHauledWind
• Compass
• Rudder angle
For a description of the functions and operation of the ST290 analog
instruments, refer to Section 3,UsingAnalogInstruments.
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Data Processing Unit
The Data Processing Unit (DPU) performs all system calculations and
coordinates the overall operation of the ST290 system. The DPU also
provides:
•The interfaces between the various system components.
•The power input connections for the entire ST290 system.
•A means of interfacing with equipment from other manufacturers.
The DPU is splash proof but not waterproof, so must therefore be fitted
below decks. It has a removable clip-on cover to allow easy access to
terminals.
Connections
The DPU connects to the SeaTalk and SeaTALK2buses. It also enables
ST290 to communicate with external systems via the following
internationally-accepted protocols:
•NMEA0183.
•NMEA2000.
•Universal Serial Bus (USB).
A connector for an external alarm is also provided.
System data inputs
Basic speed, depth and wind data for the system are provided by
transducers. The data from each transducer is fed via a dedicated
interface Pod, to SeaTALK2.
Heading information is provided by a Raymarine Smart Heading
System.
Other system data is obtained from external systems, such as a
Raymarine autopilot or GPS, when available.
Get-you-home mode
In the unlikely event that a fault occurs with the DPU, the digital
instruments are able to independently decode the speed, depth and wind
information to provide emergency navigation information until the DPU
can be restored to full operation.
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Remote operation
The ST290 system can beoperated eitherfrom theindividual instruments
or from Remote Keypads.
Autopilot control
A Pilot Keypad enables you to control, setup and calibrate, compatible
Raymarine Autopilots (see Section 8,Autopilots), connected to the
ST290 system. Autopilot information can be displayed on any Graphic
Display.
Backlighting
At each instrument, you can set the system backlighting to one of three
preset lighting levels, or switch it off. In User Setup, you can set the
brightness of each level for each individual instrument.
Contrast
You can adjust the contrast of the digital instrument displays. This is a
particularly usefulfunction for theData Display, as it enables you to vary
the viewing angle of the display.
Alarms
The ST290 system alarm functions provide warnings when certain data
values occur, for example Shallow Water, Off Course, Waypoint
Arrival etc. For details of the available alarms, refer to Section 2,
Chapter 2and Section 2, Chapter 3.
When an alarm occurs, a beep sounds at each instrument and a flashing
bell symbol is displayed. For anchor alarms, an anchor symbol is also
displayed (see Figure 1-2 ).
TO SILENCE AN ALARM, PRESS ANY FRONT PANEL BUTTON.
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Figure 1-2: Alarm indications
If an alarm condition persists, (for example, if you remain in shallow
water after silencing a Shallow Water alarm) the alarm will sound again
after a short period.
You can disable or enable each alarm function, and you can set a
threshold level for each enabled alarm. Refer to Section 2, Chapters 2
and 3, for alarm setup instructions for Graphic and Data instruments,
respectively.
Operating profiles
An operating profile is a set of instrument chapters and pages which suit
a specific purpose.
Because of the high level of functionality provided by ST290, youcan set
an appropriate profile for each digital instrument, to suit your
requirement. For example, you may be interested in racing, in which case
you could create a profile containing data with particular relevance to
racing.
When the system is first switched on after installation, a select profile
screen is displayed at each instrument, to enable you tochoose theprofile
for the instrument. It is recommended that before you do this, you refer to
Section 2of this handbook, which gives more details onprofile types and
structures.
any alarm
anchor alarm
(not flashing) alarm setup screen
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Using instrument buttons
Instruments are controlled by means of front panel buttons. Throughout
this handbook, the following terminology is used to describe how to use
the buttons:
•‘Press’means to press a button until it clicks, then immediately
release it.
•‘Holddown’means to press and hold down a button for a finite time,
normally stated in the accompanying text.
1.2 Setup requirement
In order to ensure optimum performance on your vessel, your system
must be set up in accordance with the procedures in Section 7,System
Setup,before it is first used after installation.
Do NOT use your system until the setup procedures have been
satisfactorily completed.
Transducer calibration
WARNING:
It is imperative that transducer calibration is completed before the
system is used, to ensure safe navigation.
The transducer calibration procedures optimize the performance of the
transducers with the rest of the system, and so are a mandatory part of the
User Setup procedures. They must be completed in accordance with the
procedures in Section 7 of this handbook.
Autopilot setup
WARNING:
It is imperative that autopilot setup is completed beforethe autopilot
is used, to ensure safe navigation.
Your ST290 autopilot must be set up inaccordance with the procedures in
Section 8of this handbook.
Using with RayTech
You can connect a Personal Computer running Raymarine RayTech
software to your ST290 system and display RayTech information on
ST290 Graphic Displays.
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1.3 System upgrades
New features and functionality can be easily incorporated to the ST290
system, by loading the appropriate software upgrades, via the DPU.
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