Raymarine ST60 Tridata User guide

ST60 Wind &
Close Hauled
Wind
Instruments
Owner’s
Handbook
Document number: 81105-3
Date: 1st April 1999
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Introduction i
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................ v
EMC conformance ........................................................... vi
ST60 Wind ....................................................................... vi
ST60 Close Hauled Wind................................................. vi
Data inputs ....................................................................... vi
SeaTalk ....................................................................... vi
Stand alone operation ................................................ vii
Remote control ................................................................ vii
Mounting options ............................................................ vii
Parts supplied ..................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Operation ............................................................. 1
1.1 Getting started ............................................................. 1
Calibration requirements ............................................. 1
Displayed information ................................................. 1
Pointer.................................................................... 1
Digital display ....................................................... 2
1.2 Normal operation ........................................................ 2
True/Apparent ............................................................. 4
VMG ........................................................................... 4
Tack ............................................................................. 4
Alarms ......................................................................... 4
Cancelling an alarm ............................................... 4
Setting alarm conditions ........................................ 5
Switching alarms on and off ............................ 5
Setting alarm thresholds .................................. 5
1.3 Display illumination ................................................... 6
1.4 Remote control............................................................ 6
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Chapter 2: Maintenance and Fault Finding ........................ 7
2.1 Maintenance ................................................................ 7
Servicing and safety .................................................... 7
Instrument ................................................................... 7
Transducer ................................................................... 7
Cabling ........................................................................ 7
2.2 Fault finding ................................................................ 8
Preliminary procedures ............................................... 8
Fixing faults ................................................................ 8
Chapter 3: Installation........................................................... 9
3.1 Planning your installation ........................................... 9
Site requirements ......................................................... 9
Transducer ............................................................. 9
Instrument ............................................................ 10
EMC guidelines ......................................................... 11
Suppression ferrites ............................................. 11
Connections to other equipment .................... 12
3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 12
Unpacking ................................................................. 12
Fitting the instruments............................................... 12
Surface mounting ................................................ 13
Flush mounting .................................................... 14
Fitting the low-profile bezel........................... 14
Flush mounting procedure ............................. 15
Bracket Mounting ................................................ 16
Fitting transducers ..................................................... 16
Typical windvane installation .............................. 17
Rotavecta ............................................................. 18
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Running transducer cable .................................... 18
General ........................................................... 18
From masthead ............................................... 19
Connecting the instruments ....................................... 20
Types of connection ............................................. 20
Signal connections ............................................... 21
Power supply connections ................................... 22
SeaTalk systems ............................................. 22
Stand alone instruments ................................. 22
Chapter 4: Calibration ......................................................... 25
4.1 Introduction .............................................................. 25
EMC conformance .................................................... 25
4.2 User calibration ......................................................... 25
Linearising and aligning the wind transducer ........... 25
Leaving User calibration ........................................... 26
4.3 Intermediate calibration ............................................ 27
Leaving Intermediate calibration .............................. 27
4.4 Dealer calibration ...................................................... 27
User calibration on/off .............................................. 28
Response settings ...................................................... 28
Wind speed ................................................................ 28
Boat show mode (bSO) ............................................. 31
Factory reset (FO) ..................................................... 31
Leaving Dealer calibration ........................................ 31
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Introduction v
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Raymarine product. We are sure your
ST60 instrument will give you many years of trouble-free operation.
This handbook describes how to install and use the Raymarine ST60
Wind and ST60 Close Hauled Wind instruments. These give:
• True and Apparent wind direction and speed. Wind speed is
displayed either in knots, meters per second or as Beaufort scale
values.
• Velocity made good (VMG).
• Maximum wind speed.
In addition to this, ST60 Wind master instruments give:
• Maximum minimum true wind speed alarms.
• High and low apparent wind angle alarms.
ST60 Wind
instrument
ST60 Close Hauled
Wind instrument
The ST60 Wind and Close Hauled Wind instruments are constructed
in rugged weather proofed cases. Each provides a sensitive and stable,
combined analogue and digital display, to deliver accurate information
under even the most demanding conditions.
WARNING
Although the ST60 Wind and Close Hauled Wind instruments are
designed to give accurate and reliable performance, they should
serve only as an aid to navigation and should never lead to the
erosion of good seamanship. Always maintain a permanent watch
and be aware of situations as they develop.
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EMC conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best
industry standards for use in the leisure 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.
ST60 Wind
The ST60 Wind instrument provides a 360oapparent wind scale and
can be used either as a stand-alone unit, or as part of an integrated
SeaTalk instrumentation system.
ST60 Close Hauled Wind
The ST60 Close Hauled Wind instrument provides an expanded
indication from -60oto +60oabout the bow and stern of the boat, on a
combined analogue and digital display.
Data inputs
SeaTalk
SeaTalk enables a number of compatible instruments to operate as a
single, integrated navigational system. Instruments in a SeaTalk
system are linked by means of a single cable, which feeds both power
and data. Instruments can therefore be added to the system by plugging
them into the network. SeaTalk is flexible enough to adapt to any
number of compatible instruments without requiring a central
processor. SeaTalk can also communicate via an appropriate interface
with non-SeaTalk equipment, using the internationally-accepted
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) protocol.
In a SeaTalk system, each instrument can be either a master or
dedicated repeater unit. A master instrument is directly connected to a
transducer (the device that provides the raw data), and provides data
and control for the service it is providing to all other equipment on the
SeaTalk network. A slave instrument is not directly connected to a
transducer but repeats information provided by other equipment in the
SeaTalk network.
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Stand alone operation
In Stand alone operation, the ST60 Wind instrument is connected only
to the relevant transducer and does not display information from, or
provide information to, any other instruments.
Note: The ST60 Close Hauled Wind instrument operates only as a
SeaTalk repeater. It cannot be connected directly to a wind transducer.
Remote control
When connected to SeaTalk, the ST60 Wind and Close Hauled Wind
instruments can be controlled remotely by a SeaTalk Remote Keypad
Unit, to provide instant remote access to the various display readouts.
Mounting options
If you do not want to surface mount your ST60 instrument, options are
available for:
• Flush mounting. If you have ordered the flush mounting option a
low-profile bezel and four fixing screws are also provided.
• Bracket mounting.
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Parts supplied
Unpack your ST60 instrument and check that the following items are
present:
Either
• Item 1a, ST60 Wind instrument, fitted with standard bezel for
surface mounting
or
• Item 1b, ST60 Close Hauled Wind instrument, fitted with
standard bezel for surface mounting.
• Item 2, Fixing studs (2).
• Item 3, Thumb nuts (2).
• Item 4, Gasket.
Either
• Item 5a, Wind Vane (not with ST60 Close Hauled Wind)
or
• Item 5b, Rotavecta (not with ST60 Close Hauled Wind).
• Item 6, SeaTalk interconnection cable.
• Item 7, Power cable (not with ST60 Close Hauled Wind).
• Item 8, Instrument Cover.
• Item 9, Junction Box (not with ST60 Close Hauled Wind).
• Item 10, Owner’s Handbook. A Warranty document and fitting
templates are included in this Handbook.
• Item 11, Worldwide Service Centre Handbook.
• Item 12, Cue Card.
Spare spade terminals are also provided, to re-terminate transducer
cables if they have to be cut to facilitate installation.
Note: The above packing list is for an ST60 Wind system. Where an
instrument is purchased separately, a transducer and junction box are
not included.
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Worldwide
Distributors
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Wind
Instrument
Owner's
Handbook
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Chapter 1: Operation 1
Chapter 1: Operation
1.1 Getting started
This handbook describes how to operate, maintain and install the
Raymarine ST60 Wind instrument and ST60 Close Hauled Wind
instrument. These instruments show:
• Wind speeds and directions
• Velocity Made Good (VMG) information, when boat-speed
information is available,
• Tack angle, when heading information is available,
Calibration requirements
Your ST60 instrument is calibrated to factory (default) settings when
first installed and must therefore be calibrated before use, in
accordance with the procedures in Chapter 4, Calibration, to ensure
optimum performance on your vessel.
Do NOT use the instrument until the calibration procedures have
been satisfactorily completed.
If the CAL legend on the digital display flashes for the first 30 seconds
after any power up, use the appropriate procedures in Chapter 4,
Calibration to:
1. Apply the factory defaults.
2. Carry out the linearisation procedure.
Displayed information
The information on the ST60 Wind and ST60 Close Hauled Wind
instruments is presented in analogue form (pointer) and on a digital
display. This information can be either true or apparent, depending on
which mode is selected.
Pointer
The pointer shows the true or apparent wind direction. The scale range
given by the ST60 Wind instrument is a full 360o, whereas the ST60
Close Hauled Wind instrument gives an expanded indication from -
60oto +60oabout the bow or stern of the boat.
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Digital display
The digital display shows the following wind and speed information:
• True/Apparent Wind Speed.
• Velocity Made Good (VMG).
• Tack Heading.
• Maximum Wind Speed.
• Wind Alarm Data (see Using the
dispdisp
dispdisp
disp key flow chart).
You can select which information is displayed. When power is first
switched on, the digital display shows the same type of information as
was selected when power was last turned off.
Note: The TRUE and APP indicators flash for 8 seconds after power is
switched on. This is a function of the remote control system and can be
ignored if remote control is not being used.
1.2 Normal operation
Use the Basic operation and Using the
dispdisp
dispdisp
disp key flow charts in this
Chapter, to operate your ST60 Wind and ST60 Close Hauled Wind
instruments.
TACK
TRUE APP
TRUE APP
VMG
KTS
Momentarily
press the
required
key
Tack
heading
Velocity made
good
Press to toggle between True &
Apparent indications on ST60 Wind
Refer to the flow chart
Using the disp key
Basic operation
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The flow charts show the sequence of key presses and displays for the
various operating tasks. All key presses called for in the flow charts are
momentary, unless otherwise stated.
The type of data displayed (true or apparent) is indicated by a black
square marker is displayed on the digital display adjacent to either the
TRUE or APP legend, as appropriate.
Note: If boat speed information is not available on the SeaTalk bus when
TRUE is selected, the digital display shows a series of dashes and the
analogue pointer will continue to show the apparent wind direction.
Beaufort wind
speed
(not available on
ST60 Close
Hauled Wind)
Maximum
wind
speed
Maximum
true wind
speed
alarm
Low true
wind
speed
alarm
High
apparent
wind
angle
alarm
Low apparent
wind angle
alarm
Wind speed
Press momentarily
Press
for 3s to reset
maximum wind speed
Using the disp key
disp
tack
1. Screens annotated with * show the
alarm thresholds and are not available
on the ST60 Close Hauled Wind instrument.
To set up the alarm thresholds, refer to
Setting alarm conditions
(in text).
Notes:
2. All screens except Wind Speed are
temporary and will time out to the Wind
Speed screen after 7 seconds.
LO
HI
LO
disp
disp
disp
disp
disp
disp
disp
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KTS
KTS
KTS
KTS
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True/Apparent
Press the true/app. key to toggle between true and apparent
instrument readings.
VMG
Press the vmg key to show VMG information on the digital display.
The analogue display continues to show the wind direction (true or
apparent as previously selected).
If boat speed information is not available on SeaTalk, the VMG cannot
be computed, and under these conditions, the digital display shows a
series of dashes.
Tack
Press the tack key to show tack heading information on the digital
display. The analogue display continues to show the wind angle.
If the boat speed and heading are not available on SeaTalk, the tack
heading cannot be computed, and under these conditions, the digital
display shows a series of dashes.
Alarms
An alarm condition is indicated by a flashing alarm icon on the digital
display and an audible alarm at the instrument.
•When an alarm is sounding the instrument will continue to display
live wind speed and angle.
•A wind speed alarm will cause the current speed unit legend (KTS or
M/S) to flash.
•A flashing MAX legend indicates a high wind speed alarm.
•A flashing HI legend indicates a high wind angle alarm.
•A LO legend indicates either:
•A low wind speed alarm (LO plus speed units displayed).
•A low wind angle alarm (LO displayed).
Cancelling an alarm
Pressing any key will cancel the alarm. Pressing the key repeatedly will
cancel any additional alarms.
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Setting alarm conditions
The alarm threshold screens are accessed with the disp key (see the
Using the disp key flow chart), and enable you to switch alarms on or
off and set the alarm thresholds. The alarm threshold screens are:
•Maximum true wind speed alarm.
•Low true wind speed alarm.
•High apparent wind angle alarm.
•Low apparent wind angle alarm.
To set up an alarm, carry out the Switching alarms on and off, and
Setting alarm threshold procedures, as necessary.
Switching alarms on and off
Use the disp key to display the required threshold screen, then press
the tack key for approximately one-second, to toggle the alarm either
on (i.e. so the alarm threshold value is displayed) or OFF, as required.
Setting alarm thresholds
To set the required alarm threshold:
1. Use the disp key to display the required threshold screen, then
momentarily press the vmg and tack keys to enter the threshold
adjust mode (indicated by the displayed value flashing).
2. Use the vmg (decrement) or tack (increment) key to set the
required threshold value. You can set:
•The maximum (MAX) and minimum (LO) true wind speed, to
any value between 0 and 99 kts. Conflicting threshold values
cannot be set, i.e. you cannot set the MAX threshold to a lower
value than the LO.
•High (HI) and low (LO) apparent wind angle, to any value from
0 to 180o.
3. Momentarily press the vmg and tack keys to leave the threshold
adjust mode.
Note: The alarm threshold screens are not available on repeater
instruments so alarm thresholds can be set up only on master
instruments.
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1.3 Display illumination
When the instrument is first powered up, the display illumination is set
to its lowest (courtesy) level, to facilitate initial access to the keys.
To adjust the level of display illumination:
1. Hold down the disp key for approximately one second, to enter
the illumination-adjust mode.
2. There are four preset illumination levels. Momentarily press the
disp key to cycle through the these levels until you reach the level
you want.
3. Press any other key to leave the illumination-adjust mode.
Note: The digital display will return to normal operation 7 seconds
after the last key press.
1.4 Remote control
When connected to SeaTalk, the ST60 Wind and Close Hauled Wind
instruments can be controlled remotely with a SeaTalk Remote
Keypad Unit. When any instrument on the SeaTalk bus is selected, the
TRUE/APP indicators on the digital display will flash to indicate that the
keypad has control.
Details on how to use the remote control facility can be found in the
SeaTalk Remote Keypad Owner’s Handbook.
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Chapter 2: Maintenance and Fault Finding
2.1 Maintenance
Servicing and safety
•Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorised
Raymarine service engineers. There are no user-serviceable parts in
any Raymarine product.
•Some products generate high voltages, and so never handle the
cables/connectors when power is being applied to the equipment.
•Always report any EMC related problem to your nearest
Raymarine dealer. We will use any such information to improve
our quality standards.
When requesting service, please quote equipment Type, Model
Number and, if possible, Software Release Issue. The Software
Release Issue can be ascertained by means of the Intermediate
Calibration facility, see Chapter 4, Calibration.
Instrument
Certain atmospheric conditions may cause condensation to form on
the instrument window. This will not harm the instrument and can be
cleared by increasing the illumination setting to Level 3.
Periodically clean your ST60 instrument with a soft damp cloth. Do
NOT use chemical and abrasive materials to clean the instrument.
Transducer
If the windvane is removed from its mounting block for any reason
(e.g. if the mast is stepped), fit the blanking cover (supplied) to the
windvane mounting block connector.
Cabling
Examine all cables for chafing or other damage to the outer shield and,
where necessary, replace and re-secure.
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2.2 Fault finding
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Changes in the electronic environment may adversely affect the
operation of your ST60 equipment. Typical examples of such changes
are:
•Electrical equipment has recently been installed or moved aboard
your vessel.
•You are in the vicinity of another vessel or shore station emitting
radio signals.
If you appear to have a problem, first ensure that the EMC
requirements (see Chapter 3, Installation) are still being met before
further investigating the problem.
Fixing faults
All Raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive test and
quality assurance programmes prior to packing and shipping.
However, if a fault occurs, the following table may help to identify and
rectify the problem.
Fault Cause Remedy
Display blank No power supply Check power supply.
Check SeaTalk cabling and
connector security
Check fuse/circuit breaker
No transfer of information SeaTalk cabling fault Check security of SeaTalk
between SeaTalk instruments connectors.
(e.g. illumination levels).
Check condition of SeaTalk
cables.
Isolate faulty instrument by
disconnecting instruments
one by one.
If you are unable to rectify a problem, contact the Raymarine Product
Support Department or your own National Distributor, for assistance.
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