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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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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