Raymarine ST7000 User guide

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ST7000 Plus
Autopilot
Control Unit
Owner’s
Handbook
Document number: 81118_1
Date: 20 January 1999
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Preface i
RaytheonElectronics,aspartofitscommitmenttocontinuousimprovementandupdating,reserve
theright to make changes, without prior notice, to the equipment, equipment specifications, and the
instructions contained within this handbook.
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained within this handbook was correct
asitwenttopress.
Agreatdealofcarehasbeentakento ensure that this handbook isasaccurate as possible. However,
liabilitycannot be acceptedforinaccuracies or omissions.
Autohelmand SeaTalk are registeredtrademarksof the Raytheon Marine Company
WindTrim,AutoTack, AutoSeastate, AutoAdapt, AutoReleaseandAutoTrim are trademarks of
Raytheon Marine Company
Copyright © Raytheon Marine Company 1998
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Contents
Preface....................................................................................xi
How this Handbook is Organised .................................... xi
Warranty........................................................................... xi
Safety Information .......................................................... xii
EMC Conformance ........................................................xiii
Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ..................................................................... 1
1.2 Specification ............................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Basic Operation ................................................... 3
2.1 Key Functions ............................................................. 3
2.2 Display Layout............................................................ 4
Bar Graph .................................................................... 4
Distance Units ............................................................. 5
2.3 Start Up Conditions .................................................... 5
2.4 Using Auto Mode ........................................................ 5
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Engaging the Autopilot ............................................... 5
Return to Hand Steering .............................................. 6
Changing Course ......................................................... 6
Dodging Obstacles in Auto Mode ............................... 7
Returning to the Previous Locked Heading ................ 8
Automatic Tack ........................................................... 9
AutoTack to Starboard........................................... 9
AutoTack to Port.................................................... 9
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Off Course Alarm ...................................................... 10
Operating Hints ......................................................... 10
Making Major Course Changes........................... 10
Course Changes Under Autopilot Control ..... 10
Sailboats in Gusty Conditions ............................. 11
2.5 Using Manual Mode ................................................. 11
2.6 Setting Up Backlighting and Contrast ...................... 12
Backlighting .............................................................. 12
Contrast ..................................................................... 13
2.7 Data Pages................................................................. 13
Waypoint names ........................................................ 14
2.8 Remotely Controlling ST60 and ST80 Instruments . 15
Chapter 3: Advanced Operation ......................................... 17
3.1 Operating in Track Mode .......................................... 17
Initiating Track Mode................................................ 17
Automatic Acquisition ......................................... 18
Manual Acquisition ............................................. 19
Cross Track Error ...................................................... 20
Tidal Stream Compensation ...................................... 21
Waypoint Arrival and Advance ................................. 21
Arrival .................................................................. 21
Skipping a Waypoint ...................................... 22
Advance ............................................................... 22
Dodges ...................................................................... 22
Initiating a Dodge Manoeuvre............................. 22
Cancelling a Dodge Manoeuvre .......................... 22
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Safety......................................................................... 23
Position Confirmation at the Start of a Passage .. 23
Verifying Computed Positions............................. 23
Plot Frequency ..................................................... 23
Setting Waypoints ................................................ 23
General ................................................................ 23
3.2 Operating in Wind Mode (WindTrim) ...................... 24
Selecting Wind Mode ................................................ 24
Adjusting the Locked Wind Angle ............................ 25
Returning to the Previous Apparent Wind Angle
(LAST WIND) .......................................................... 25
Dodges ...................................................................... 26
Wind Shift Alarm ...................................................... 26
Using AutoTack in Wind Mode................................. 26
Operating Hints ......................................................... 27
3.3 Adjusting Autopilot Performance ............................. 28
Changing the Response Level ................................... 28
Changing the Rudder Gain........................................ 29
3.4 Alarms ....................................................................... 29
SeaTalk Failure .......................................................... 29
No Link ..................................................................... 29
Off Course ................................................................. 30
Wind Shift ................................................................. 30
Large Cross Track Error ............................................ 30
Drive Stopped............................................................ 30
Data Not Received .................................................... 30
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Waypoint Advance .................................................... 31
Low Battery ............................................................... 31
Watch Alarm .............................................................. 32
Route Completed ....................................................... 32
AutoRelease .............................................................. 32
Shallow ...................................................................... 33
Man Overboard (MOB) ............................................ 33
Chapter 4: Customising the System .................................. 35
Important ............................................................. 35
4.1 User Setup ................................................................. 35
Pilot Type .................................................................. 37
Compass Deviation Correction ................................. 37
Deviation Display ...................................................... 37
Heading Alignment ................................................... 37
Heading Mode) ......................................................... 38
Bar Selection ............................................................. 38
Rudder Calibration .................................................... 38
Popup Timeout .......................................................... 39
Auto Tack .................................................................. 39
Data Pages ................................................................. 39
Software Version Number ......................................... 41
4.2 Dealer Setup: Type 100/300 Course Computer ........ 41
Recommended Settings ............................................. 42
Pilot Type ............................................................. 42
Calibration Lock .................................................. 43
Rudder Gain ........................................................ 43
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Rate Level ............................................................ 43
Rudder Offset ...................................................... 44
Rudder Limit ....................................................... 44
Turn Limit............................................................ 44
Cruise Speed ........................................................ 45
Off Course Alarm ................................................ 45
AutoTrim ............................................................. 46
Power Steer .......................................................... 46
Drive Type ........................................................... 47
Rudder Damping ................................................. 47
Variation .............................................................. 48
AutoAdapt ........................................................... 48
Latitude ................................................................ 49
Wind Trim............................................................ 49
AutoRelease ......................................................... 49
Response .............................................................. 49
Recording Calibration Settings ........................... 50
4.3 Setting Up For ST60 and ST80 Remote Control ...... 50
Instrument Grouping ................................................. 51
Setting Up Groups ............................................... 51
Grouping Standard Instruments .......................... 52
Grouping Maxiview Instruments ......................... 54
Chapter 5: Installation ........................................................ 57
5.1 Planning the Installation ........................................... 57
EMC Installation Guidelines ..................................... 57
Cabling ...................................................................... 58
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5.2 Instrument ................................................................. 58
Siting ......................................................................... 58
Mounting Procedure .................................................. 59
Power ......................................................................... 60
Connections to the SeaTalk Bus ................................ 60
SeaTalk Cables .................................................... 60
Cable Types ......................................................... 60
Typical SeaTalk Cabling ...................................... 61
5.3 NMEA Interface ....................................................... 61
Cabling ...................................................................... 61
NMEA Cable Connectors ......................................... 62
NMEA Data .............................................................. 62
Transmission of NMEA Data on SeaTalk ................. 63
5.4 Functional Test (Repeater Unit) ................................ 63
Switch On .................................................................. 64
Navigation Interface (GPS, Decca, Loran) ............... 64
SeaTalk Interface ....................................................... 65
Chapter 6: Post Installation Procedures ........................... 67
6.1 Functional Test and Initial Calibration ..................... 67
Switch On .................................................................. 67
Initial Calibration ...................................................... 67
Operating Sense ........................................................ 68
Navigation Interface (GPS, Decca, Loran) ............... 68
Wind Transducer Interface ........................................ 69
SeaTalk Interface ....................................................... 69
EMC Conformance ................................................... 70
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6.2 Initial Sea Trial.......................................................... 70
Automatic Compass Deviation Correction ............... 71
Further Heading Alignment Adjustment ................... 74
Checking Autopilot Operation .................................. 74
Checking the Rudder Gain ........................................ 74
Chapter 7: Maintenance ...................................................... 77
General ...................................................................... 77
Servicing and Safety ................................................. 77
Product Support......................................................... 77
Chapter 8: Fault Finding ...................................................... 79
Index ...................................................................................... 81
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Preface
This handbook contains information on the operation and installation
of your ST7000 Plus. In order to obtain the best performance, please
read this handbook thoroughly.
How this Handbook is Organised
This handbook is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduces the ST7000 Plus Autopilot Control Unit, its
features and use.
Chapter 2: Describes basic autopilot operation.
Chapter 3: Explains how to use Track and Wind modes and adjust
autopilot performance. Also gives a summary of the ST7000 Plus
alarms.
Chapter 4: Provides details on how to make adjustments to customise
the ST7000 Plus and associated autopilot to give optimum
performance on your vessel.
Chapter 5: Explains how to install the ST7000 Plus.
Chapter 6: Covers functional testing, initial calibration procedures
after installation, and initial sea trials.
Chapter 7: Provides general maintenance procedures.
Chapter 8: Provides information to help you resolve any problems
you may encounter with your autopilot.
An index is included at the end of this handbook, followed by a
template for the installation of the control unit.
Warranty
To verify the ownership of your new autopilot control unit, please take
a few minutes to complete the warranty card. It is important that you
complete the owner information and return the card to the factory to
receive full warranty benefits.
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Safety Information
WARNING
Although the ST7000 Plus 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 following rules should always be observed:
• Maintain a permanent watch and regularly check all around for
other vessels and obstacles to navigation – no matter how clear the
sea may appear, a dangerous situation can develop rapidly.
• Maintain an accurate record of the vessel’s position either by use of
a radio navigation receiver or visual bearings.
• Maintain a continuous plot of position on a current chart. Ensure the
locked autopilot heading steers you clear of all obstacles. Make
proper allowance for Tidal Set – the autopilot cannot!
• Even when your autopilot is locked onto the desired Track using a
radio navigation receiver, always maintain a log and make regular
positional plots. Radio navigation signals can produce significant
errors under some circumstances and the autopilot cannot detect
this situation.
• Make sure that all members of crew are familiar with the
procedures to disengage the autopilot.
• Ensure someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, to take
manual control in an emergency.
• As the fluxgate compass used in the autopilot system is a type of
magnetic compass, it is susceptible to disturbances in the local
magnetic fields, in the same way that a conventional ship’s compass
would be. It is therefore important that the fluxgate compass is
installed and operated in a manner that will minimise the effects of
any such local disturbances.
Your Raytheon autopilot will add a new dimension to your boating
enjoyment. However, it is the responsibility of the skipper to ensure the
safety of the vessel at all times by careful observance of these basic
rules.
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EMC Conformance
All Raytheon 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 good installation
is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Overview
The ST7000 Plus is a SeaTalk®compatible autopilot control unit. It
can be used either as the control unit for a Type 100/300 Course
Computer, or as a repeater, to allow control of autopilot types such as
the ST4000 Plus, from a secondary location. It can also repeat
instrument data by means of a programmable selection of Data Pages.
The autopilot system uses data transmitted from Autohelm SeaTalk
instruments:
• Wind information from a wind instrument can be used for wind
trim steering without the need to install a separate vane.
• Track information, from a navigation instrument, provides the
ability to steer from waypoint to waypoint.
• Boat speed from the Speed instrument provides optimum track-
keeping performance.
The ST7000 Plus can also be used with any navigator (GPS, Decca,
Loran) transmitting NMEA 0183 data.
There are five operating modes:
Standby: Autopilot disengaged.
Auto: Autopilot engaged and locked onto a heading.
Track: Autopilot maintains a track between two waypoints
created using a navigation system.
Wind: Autopilot maintains a course relative to an apparent
wind angle.
Manual: Autopilot power steers rudder using joystick control.
When the ST7000 Plus is being used to repeat instrument data, “pop-
up pilot” pages are displayed whenever a change in autopilot control is
made. The duration of pop-up pilot pages is user-adjustable.
The ST7000 Plus also provides access to autopilot features such as:
• Automatic tack facility, which can be used in Auto and Wind
modes.
• Automatic compass deviation correction.
• Northerly/Southerly heading compensation.
• Automatic heading deadband – seastate control.
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• Waypoint advance feature.
• User Setup and Dealer Setup functions, to enable optimum
performance to be achieved for a wide range of different types of
vessel.
1.2 Specification
• Power Supply: 10 to 15 V DC
• Current consumption:
50 mA with display lamps off.
120 mA with display lamps set at brightest level.
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +70°C (32°F to 158°F).
• Thirteen-button illuminated keypad.
• LCD display of heading, locked course, navigational, SeaTalk and
NMEA data, with three levels of illumination.
• Two connections for SeaTalk.
• Input connection for NMEA.
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Chapter 2: Basic Operation 3
Chapter 2: Basic Operation
This chapter provides introductory operating information for your
ST7000 Plus. Summary diagrams of the control key functions and
screen layout are given, plus instructions for tasks such as engaging the
autopilot, operating in Auto mode, changing the display lighting, and
using Data Pages to display SeaTalk or NMEA data.
2.1 Key Functions
The autopilot is controlled using simple push-button operations, all of
which are confirmed with a beep. In addition to the main single key
functions, there are several dual key functions.
&
track
Press for Track mode from Auto
auto
Press for Auto mode
disp
standby
Press for Standby
mode
Course Change Keys
-1 = Port 1˚
+1 = Starboard 1˚
-10 =Port 10˚
+10 = Starboard 10˚
Press standby and auto for Wind mode
Press +1 and +10
together for AutoTack
to starboard
Press to accept waypoint advance
Press for 1 second to skip waypoint
Press for 1 second
for Last Heading
Press again to
accept Last Heading
Press for 1 second
for lamp control
Press and hold for
Setup modes
D4206-1
resp
Press to display
response level
set crs
Press to set course bearing
res'm
Press to resume previous course
Press -1 and -10
together for AutoTack
to port
Press -1 and +1
together for response
level
Press -1 and +1
together for 1 second
for rudder gain
Press standby and auto for 1 second to display
Last Wind. Press again to accept Last Wind
Press to adjust calibration parameters,
response and gain
Press for next Data
Page. When Data
Page is displayed,
press for 1 second
for previous page
Press for 1 second
for rudder gain
Note: The up arrow, down arrow, resp, track, set crs and res’m
keys can also be used to set up and control groups of Autohelm ST60
and ST80 instruments (see Section 2.8, Remotely Controlling ST60
and ST80 Instruments and Section 4.3, Setting Up For ST60 and ST80
Remote Control).
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