Raymarine ST70 Instrument User manual

ST70 Instrument
InstallationGuide
Documentreference: 87079-1
Date: May2007

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Contents iii
Contents
Chapter 1:Before you begin ............................................................................. 1
1.1Installation overview ............................................................................ 1
1.2Certifiedinstallation ............................................................................. 1
1.3Getting assistance .............................................................................. 1
Chapter 2:Planning ............................................................................................ 3
2.1Systemoverviews ............................................................................... 3
2.2Positioning the ST70 instrument ......................................................... 5
2.3Parts supplied ..................................................................................... 6
2.4Parts not supplied ............................................................................... 7
Chapter 3:Installation ....................................................................................... 9
3.1Installtheinstrument ........................................................................... 9
3.2Installtransducers ............................................................................. 14
3.3Final fix .............................................................................................. 15
3.4Commissiontheinstrument ............................................................... 15
Chapter 4:Technical specifications ............................................................ 17
Chapter 5:Templates ....................................................................................... 19

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Preface v
Contents
Preface
Warnings and cautions
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) conformance
Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility(EMC)regulations for use in the recreational marine environment.
Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC performance isnot compromised.
Alwayschecktheinstallationbeforegoingtoseatomakesurethatitisnotaffectedby
radio transmissions, engine starting or other forms of interference.
To do this:
1. Turn on all transmitting equipment (radar, VHF radio, etc).
2. Checkthatallelectronicsystemsareunaffectedbyinterferencefromthetransmit-
ting equipment.
EMC installation guidelines
Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) regulations. This minimizes electromagneticinterference
between equipment, which could otherwise affect the performance of yoursystem.
Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC performance isnot compromised.
For optimum EMC performance, we make the following recommendations:
WARNING: Product installation and operation
This equipment must be installed, commissioned and operated in
accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury, damage to your boat and/or
poor product performance. Before you install the ST70
instrument, check that individual components are the correct
voltage for your boat’s supply.
WARNING: Electrical safety
Makesureyouhaveswitchedoffthepowersupplybeforeyoustart
installing this product.
WARNING: Navigational safety
Although we have designed this product to be accurate and
reliable, many factors can affect its performance. Therefore, it
should serve only as an aid to navigation and should never replace
commonsense and navigational judgement. Always maintain a
permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they
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• PlaceRaymarineequipmentandcablesatleast3ft(1m)fromanyequipmentthat
transmits,orcables thatcarry,radio signals from VHF radios, cablesand anten-
nas. In the case of SSBradios, the distance should beincreased to 7 ft. (2m).
• Place Raymarine equipment and cables more than 7 ft(2 m) from the path of a
radarbeam.Aradarbeamcannormallybeassumedtospread20degreesabove
and below the radiating element.
• Use a power source separate from that used forengine-start.This is important to
preventerraticbehavioranddatalosswhichcanoccuriftheengine-startdoesnot
have a separate battery.
• Use Raymarine-specified cables.
• Do not cut or extend cables unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual.
Remember
Where constraints on the installation prevent any of the above recommendations:
• Alwaysallow themaximumseparationpossible betweendifferentitemsofelectri-
cal equipment.
This will provide the best conditions for good EMC performance of the installation.
Suppression ferrites
Raymarine cables may be fitted with suppression ferrites. These are necessary for
correct EMC performance. Any ferrite removed during installation mustbe replaced
assoon as installation is complete.
Use only ferrites of the correct type, supplied by Raymarine authorized dealers.
Connections to other equipment
If Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not
supplied by Raymarine, a Raymarine suppression ferrite MUST always be attached
to the cable near the Raymarine unit.
EMC Servicing and maintenance
• Undue noise and interference may be a symptom of an EMC-related problem.
Please report any EMC-related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer. We
use such information to improve our quality standards.
• To minimize any EMC related problems and ensure the best possible perfor-
mance form your Raymarine equipment, follow the guidelines given in the instal-
lation instructions.
Product documents
The following user documents are available to help you install and operate an ST70
instrumentcontroller:
• ST70Instrument Installation Guide (this document).
• ST70 Instrument Operating Guide.This is a detailed manual supplied with your
ST70 instrument. It contains importantcommissioning instructions.
•SeaTalk
ng Reference Manual. This provides detailed information regarding
SeaTalkng connectivity.

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Tothe bestofour knowledge, the information in the product documents was correct
whenthey wentto press. However, Raymarinecannot acceptliability forany
inaccuracies or omissions in product documents.
Inaddition,ourpolicyofcontinuousproductimprovementmaychangespecifications
without notice. Therefore, Raymarine cannot acceptliability for any differences
between the product and the accompanying documents.
Product disposal
Waste Electrical and Electronic (WEEE) Directive
The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment.
Whilst the WEEE Directive doesnot apply to some of Raymarine's products,
we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product.
The crossed out wheelie bin symbol, illustrated above, and found on our products
signifies that this product should not be disposed of in general waste or landfill.
Pleasecontactyourlocaldealer,nationaldistributororRaymarineTechnicalServices
for information on product disposal.

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Chapter 1: Before you begin 1
Chapter 1: Before you begin
The ST70 instrument must be installed correctly. For a safe and successful
installation, we recommend a certified installation.
1.1 Installation overview
The key steps in the procedure are as follows:
Planning
1. Planyour system.
2. Decide where to locate the ST70 instrument.
3. Checkparts.
Installing
1. Mount and connect the instrument.
2. Install the transducers.
3. Fix equipment in place.
4. Commission the instrument before use.
1.2 Certified installation
Raymarinerecommendscertified installation by a Raymarine approved installer. A
certified installation qualifies for enhanced warranty benefits.Contact your
Raymarine dealerfor further detailsandrefer to theseparatewarranty card packed
withyour product.
1.3 Getting assistance
Should you require further assistance with your installation, please refer to your
dealer or visit the Raymarine web site: www.raymarine.com.

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Chapter 2: Planning 3
Chapter 2: Planning
2.1 System overviews
The ST70 instrument is connected to the boat’s datasystem, which could be
SeaTalkng orSeaTalk.
SeaTalk
ng
In a SeaTalkng system,instrumentsand transducer podsare connected to the
SeaTalkng backbone using spur cables. For more detailedconnectivity information,
refer to the SeaTalkng System Installation Guide.
Note: Seepage7forinformationaboutadditionalSeaTalkngcablesandaccessories,including
theSeaTalkng backbonekit.
D10397-1
SeaTalkng backbone
SeaTalkng backbone
Wind
transducer
Transducer pod
Transducer
pod
Depth
transducer
Speed
transducer
Transducer
pod
ST70 instruments
12V dc
Power Supply

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SeaTalk
InaSeaTalksystem, the ST70 instrument isconnectedtoexistinginstrumentsusing
aSeaTalkng to SeaTalk adapter cable; wind, speed and depth transducers are
connecteddirectly toinstruments.
Depth
transducer
ST70 instrument
ST60+ depth
instrument
SeaTalkng to SeaTalk
adaptor cable
SeaTalk cable
ST60+ speed
instrument
ST60+ wind
instrument
Speed
transducer
D10398-1
Wind
transducer
12V dc
Power Supply
SeaTalk
cable
SeaTalk
cable

Chapter 2: Planning 5
2.2 Positioning the ST70 instrument
CAUTION: Instruments must be placed a safe distance from equipment
that could adversely effect their performance. Refer to the EMC
guidelines on
page v .
• There must be sufficient space to mount the instrument.
• The connection point should be within 400mm of the install location (unless you
areusinganextensioncable).InaSeaTalkng network,theconnectionpointwillbe
aT-pieceorconnectorblockonthebackbonecable,oranotherST70instrument;
on SeaTalk, the connection point will be an existing instrument, or a connector
blockon the system.
• Anyholes cut to mount the instrumentmust not compromise the vessel’sstruc-
ture.
D10400-1
ST70 dimensions
24 mm
(0.95 in)
24 mm
(0.95 in)
6.5 mm
(0.25 in)
Surface
mount
Flush
mount
110 mm (4.33 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
115 mm (4.53 in)
90 mm (3.54 in)

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2.3 Parts supplied
D10399-1
ST70 instrument (Part Number E22105)
Panel seal (Part Number R28200)
Stud (x 4)
SeaTalkng blanking plug
(Part Number A06032)
Finger nut (x 4)
Sun cover (Part Number R28198)
Mounting bracket (Part Number R28199)
ST70 instrument parts supplied
SeaTalkng to SeaTalk 400 mm cable (Part Number A06047)
SeaTalkng 400 mm cable (Part Number A06038)

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2.4 Parts not supplied
ST70instrumentsareconnectedtoaSeaTalkorSeaTalkngdatasystem.Toinstallthe
instrument to your systemcorrectly, youmayrequire additionalcables and
connectors.
Optional cabling and connectors
DependingonthelocationofyourST70instrument,youmayrequirealongercableto
connectittotheSeaTalkng backbonecable.Thebackbonecableissuppliedaspartof
a standard kit. Detailed information on SeaTalkng connectivity is available in the
SeaTalkng System Installation Guide supplied with the SeaTalkng backbone kit. For
furtherinformation,talkto you dealeror visitthe Raymarine website:
www.raymarine.com.
D10420-1
Spur cable
Backbone kit
Part number
A25062
A06038 - 1 ft 3 in (400 mm)
A06034 - 3 ft 3 in (1 m)
A06035 - 9 ft 10 in (3 m)
A06036 - 16 ft 4 in (5 m)
A06067 - 65 ft 7 in (20 m)
Backbone cable -
16 ft 4 in (5 m), (x 2)
65 ft 7 in (20 m)
T piece, (x 4)
Backbone terminator, (x 2)
Power cable

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Chapter 3: Installation 9
Chapter 3: Installation
Read Planning onpage 3 of this guide before you install the instrument. It helps you
to:
• Ensure you have all the correct equipment.
• Identify the install location and appropriate network connection point.
3.1 Install the instrument
Once you are certain it is safe toproceed, follow the installation procedure below.
1. Fit cable to system connection point and route to ST70 instrument location
For SeaTalkng:
• Label both ends of the SeaTalkng cable, and attach it to the backbone or an
existing ST70 instrument on your system.
• Route the cable to the location in which you plan to mount the ST70 instrument.
WARNING: Electrical safety
Before you make any electrical connections, ensure the power
supply is switched off and you have read the EMC installation
guidelines (see
page v). For safety, your boat must be at dockside
before you begin installation.
D10419-1
ST70 instrument ST70 instrument ST70 instrument
SeaTalkng T piece SeaTalkng T piece
SeaTalkng backboneSeaTalkng backbone
SeaTalkng spurSeaTalkng spurSeaTalkng spur

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For SeaTalk:
• Label both ends of the SeaTalkng-to-SeaTalk adaptor cable, and attachitto an
existing instrument or connect it to a connector block on the system.
• Route the cable to the location in which you plan to mount the ST70 instrument.
Note: Checkthat the cable reaches therequired location. If you wish to place the ST70 instru-
mentfurther than400mm from theconnection point youwill need to purchase an appropriate
SeaTalkng or SeaTalkng-to-SeaTalk cable. Seepage 7.
2. Cut mounting holes
• Use the appropriate flush- or surface-mount template to cut the mounting slot for
theinstrumentandto drillholesforthefixingscrews.Seethebackofthisbookfor
templates.
• Clean and de-burr the mounting surface.
ST70 instrument
ST60+ instrument
D10421-1
SeaTalk cable
SeaTalk cable
SeaTalk 3 way block
SeaTalk cable
ST70 instrument
ST60+ instrument
SeaTalkng to SeaTalk cable SeaTalkng to
SeaTalk cable

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3. Fit gaskets and brackets
Note: Sticktheself-adhesivesideofthegaskettotheinstrument,NOTtothemountinglocation.
Surface mounting
D10404-1
self adhesive
side

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Flush mounting
D10403-1
self adhesive
side