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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Chapter 1: Operation 1
Chapter 1: Operation
1.1 Getting started
This handbook describes how to operate, maintain and install the
Raymarine ST60 Steering Compass instrument. The Steering
Compass instrument shows both compass heading and steering
indication. Where GPS or similar positioning data is available from
another instrument, Course Over Ground (COG) can be calculated and
used to provide a true course display.
Calibration requirement
The ST60 Steering Compass 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 displayed on the ST60 Steering Compass instrument
is presented in two forms. Compass heading is shown in digital form
(numerals) and steering indication is shown in analogue form
(pointer).
Note: The TRUE and MAG 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.
Digital display
The digital display shows various course information:
•True/Magnetic Course Heading, or
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•Locked Heading, or
•Course Over Ground (COG), or
•Average Heading.
Pointer
In locked mode, the analogue pointer shows any course error between
the current heading and the locked course, up to a maximum ±30o
deviation. In unlocked mode, the pointer always indicates zero.
Note: When power is first switched on, the Steering Compass starts in
unlocked mode.
Use with Sea Talk autopilot
If the ST60 Steering Compass forms part of a system which includes a
Sea Talk autopilot operating in Auto, Vane or Track mode, the ST60
Steering Compass is forced to operate in Auto mode.
In Auto mode the ST60 Steering Compass acts as a slave display to the
autopilot, with the autopilot’s locked heading displayed on the ST60
Steering Compass digital display and the analogue pointer showing the
autopilot course error. In this mode, all ST60 Steering Compass key
functions, except illumination, are disabled.
1.2 Normal operation
Use the Basic operation and Using the disp key flow charts in this
Chapter to operate your ST60 Steering Compass instrument. 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 displayed heading is either TRUE or MAG(netic) as indicated by a
black square marker adjacent to the corresponding legend.
The ST60 Steering Compass has three modes of operation:
•Unlocked - displays live course data
•Locked - displays course data and live course deviation data
•Auto - displays autopilot course data and live course deviation data
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Momentarily press
the required
key
Basic operation
Press to toggle between
locked & unlocked modes.
(see flow chart)
Lock mode operation
Press to increment
locked mode heading
in 1 degree steps.
Keep pressed
for rapid change.
Press to decrement
locked mode heading
in 1 degree steps.
(see flow chart)
Using the disp key
In unlocked mode, press to access
COG & average heading information.
Unlocked mode
The Steering Compass always powers-up in the unlocked mode. The
current heading is displayed on the digital display (true or magnetic)
and the analogue pointer indicates zero. Momentarily press the lock
key to switch to locked mode.
Course over ground (COG)
Press the disp key to select COG. Provided you have GPS or similar
positioning data on the SeaTalk system, the ST60 Steering Compass
displays your course over the ground. If such data is not available the
digital display shows “---”.
Average heading
Press the disp key again from the COG display to temporarily display
the current calculated Average Heading. You can reset the average
value by pressing the >key for 3 seconds when the Average heading
screen is displayed.
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Note: Modes marked *
rely on external data.
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Using the disp key
Average
heading*
Course Over
Ground* (COG)
Normal
display
COG
TRUE MAG
Switch on
TRUE MAG TRUE MAG
AVE
disp
disp
disp
Press
for 3 seconds
to reset average
Locked mode
Locked mode enables you to define a fixed (locked) heading then
calculates any deviation from this locked heading. The digital display
shows heading information and the pointer shows the difference
between the locked heading and the actual course being steered, i.e.
heading error.
Either
locked heading
or
current heading
Heading error
Locked mode indications D4394-2
LOCK
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Operation
To enter locked mode (see the Locked mode operation illustration),
press the lock key. The current heading is applied as the locked
heading and flashes for 5 seconds, after which time the heading
display shows either the locked heading or the current heading,
depending on what has been set up during User calibration, as the
normal display in locked mode (see Chapter 4, Calibration).
to decrement
locked heading
To retrieve previous locked heading,
press lock while display is flashing
(i.e. within 5 seconds)
Press (momentarily)
Locked mode operation
To enter locked mode from unlocked mode
Locked
heading
(flashing)
Heading
5 second
timeout
Average
course
error
(flashing)
Press
to increment
locked heading
Press
Instrument now in unlocked mode
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This screen shows either the current course
heading or the locked heading, depending on User
calibration set up (see ).
Chapter 4, Calibration
5 second
timeout
Press lock again to re-enter locked mode with
the current heading as the locked heading
To leave locked mode, press
TRUE MAG
TRUE MAG
TRUE MAG
TRUE MAG
TRUE MAG
LOCK
LOCK
LOCK
LOCK
lock
lock
.
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In locked mode you can use the <and > keys as necessary to change
the locked heading.
To leave locked mode press the lock key. The average error flashes on
the digital display for 5 seconds. If the average course steered has been
to port of the locked heading, the display shows --
--
-; if the average course
steered has been to starboard, a positive value is displayed. If you press
the lock key again within this 5 second period, you re-enter locked
mode with the previously stored heading as the locked heading.
The average course error is reset to zero whenever the locked heading
is changed.
Auto mode
The auto mode is activated automatically when the ST60 Steering
Compass instrument is connected to a SeaTalk compatible autopilot.
A LOCK
Auto lock display
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Whenever the autopilot is engaged, the heading set by the autopilot is
displayed on the digital display and the analogue pointer displays the
autopilot’s course error.
Note: In Auto mode, all ST60 Steering Compass key functions, except
illumination, are disabled.
1.3 Display illumination
When the instrument is first powered up, the display illumination is set
to its lowest (courtesy) level, to facilitate 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 from L0 to L4.
Momentarily press the disp key to cycle through the these levels
until you reach the level you want. The selected level is
transmitted to all other instruments on the Sea Talk bus.
3. Press any other key to leave the illumination-adjust mode.
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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 Steering Compass can be
controlled remotely with a SeaTalk Remote Keypad. Remote control
of an instrument is indicated by flashing TRUE/MAG indicators on the
ST60 Steering Compass digital display.
Details on how to use the remote control facility can be found in the
SeaTalk Remote Keypad Owner’s Handbook.
1.5 Operating hints
Steering sense
When the analogue pointer indicates an off course error, steer the
vessel in the direction you want the pointer to move.
Man overboard/reciprocal course
If the vessel is turned through 110°or more when the ST60 Steering
Compass is in lock mode, the ST60 Steering Compass automatically
locks to the reciprocal of the original course (180°from the original).
The digital display shows the reciprocal course and the pointer shows
the course error from the reciprocal course.
The reciprocal course function is reversible, so that a second similar
turn would lock onto the original locked course.
Note: The Man overboard/reciprocal course feature is not available
when operating in Auto mode.
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