Raymarine ST60 Tridata User guide

ST60 Steering
Compass
Instrument
Owner’s
Handbook
Document number: 81107-3
Date:1st April 2001
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© Copyright Raymarine Limited 2001
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Introduction i
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................ v
EMC conformance ........................................................... vi
Data inputs ....................................................................... vi
SeaTalk ....................................................................... vi
Stand alone operation ................................................. vi
Remote control ................................................................ vii
Mounting options ............................................................ vii
Parts supplied ..................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Operation ............................................................. 1
1.1 Getting started ............................................................. 1
Calibration requirement .............................................. 1
Displayed information ................................................. 1
Digital display ....................................................... 1
Pointer.................................................................... 2
Use with Sea Talk autopilot......................................... 2
1.2 Normal operation ........................................................ 2
Unlocked mode ........................................................... 3
Course over ground (COG) ................................... 3
Average heading .................................................... 3
Locked mode ............................................................... 4
Operation ............................................................... 5
Auto mode ................................................................... 6
1.3 Display illumination ................................................... 6
1.4 Remote control............................................................ 7
1.5 Operating hints............................................................ 7
Steering sense .............................................................. 7
Man overboard/reciprocal course................................ 7
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Chapter 2: Maintenance and Fault Finding ........................ 9
2.1 Maintenance ................................................................ 9
Servicing and safety .................................................... 9
Instrument ................................................................... 9
Transducer ................................................................... 9
Cabling ........................................................................ 9
2.2 Fault finding .............................................................. 10
Preliminary procedures ............................................. 10
Fault location ............................................................. 10
Chapter 3: Installation......................................................... 11
3.1 Planning your installation ......................................... 11
Site requirements ....................................................... 11
Transducer ........................................................... 11
Instrument ............................................................ 12
EMC guidelines ......................................................... 13
Suppression ferrites ............................................. 14
Connections to other equipment .................... 14
3.2 Procedures................................................................. 14
Unpacking ................................................................. 15
Fitting the instrument ................................................ 15
Surface mounting ................................................ 15
Flush mounting .................................................... 16
Fitting the low-profile bezel........................... 16
Flush mounting procedure ............................. 18
Bracket mounting ................................................ 19
Fitting transducer ...................................................... 19
Installation ........................................................... 19
Running transducer cable .................................... 20
General ........................................................... 20
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Connecting the instrument ........................................ 21
Introduction ......................................................... 21
Signal connections ............................................... 21
Power supply connections ................................... 22
SeaTalk systems ............................................. 22
Stand alone instruments ................................. 23
Chapter 4: Calibration ......................................................... 25
4.1 Introduction .............................................................. 25
EMC conformance .................................................... 25
4.2 User calibration ......................................................... 25
Linearisation .............................................................. 26
Heading alignment .................................................... 26
Lock mode................................................................. 26
Variation setting ........................................................ 27
True/magnetic selection ............................................ 28
Leaving User calibration ........................................... 28
4.3 Intermediate calibration ............................................ 28
Software version number .......................................... 28
Master/repeater status ................................................ 28
Leaving Intermediate calibration .............................. 29
4.4 Dealer calibration ...................................................... 29
Calibration on/off ...................................................... 30
Pointer response ........................................................ 30
Heading display response.......................................... 30
Boat show mode ........................................................ 30
Factory defaults ......................................................... 31
Leaving Dealer calibration ........................................ 32
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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
Steering Compass instrument. This instrument gives:
• True/Magnetic Course Heading.
• Current or Locked Heading.
• Course Over Ground (COG).
• Average Heading.
WARNING
Although the ST60 Steering Compass instrument is designed to
give accurate and reliable performance, it 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.
The ST60 Steering Compass instrument is constructed in a rugged
weather proofed case. It provides a sensitive and stable, combined
analogue and digital display, to deliver accurate information under
even the most demanding conditions.
The ST60 Steering Compass provides Compass Heading, shown in
digital form (numerals) plus (when in Locked mode) Steering Course
Error to ±30o deviation of locked course heading, shown in analogue
form (pointer). The Steering Compass can be used either as a stand-
alone unit, or as part of an integrated SeaTalk instrumentation system.
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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.
Data inputs
The ST60 Steering Compass receives data either from an associated
Flux Gate Compass transducer and/or from a SeaTalk instrumentation
system.
SeaTalk
SeaTalk enables a number of compatible instruments to be
interconnected and operate as a single, integrated navigational system.
Power and data in a SeaTalk system are fed via a single cable, so that
instruments can be connected 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 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 has control of 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.
Stand alone operation
In Stand alone operation, the ST60 Steering Compass is connected
only to the relevant transducer and does not display information from,
or provide information to, any other instruments.
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Remote control
When connected to SeaTalk, the ST60 Steering Compass can be
controlled remotely by a SeaTalk Remote Keypad Unit, to provide
instant remote access to the various display readouts from the ST60
range of equipment.
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:
•Item 1, ST60 Steering Compass instrument with standard
bezel.
•Item 2, Fixing studs (2).
•Item 3, Thumb nuts (2).
•Item 4, Gasket
•Item 5, Fluxgate Compass transducer
•Item 6, SeaTalk interconnection cable.
•Item 7, Power cable.
•Item 8, Instrument Cover.
•Item 9, Owner’s Handbook. The Warranty document and
mounting templates are included in this Handbook.
•Item 10, Worldwide Service Centre Handbook.
•Item 11, Cue Card.
Spare spade terminals are also provided, to re-terminate the transducer
cable if it has to be cut to facilitate installation.
Note: The above packing list is for an ST60 Steering Compass system.
Where an instrument is purchased separately, the Fluxgate Compass
transducer is not included.
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