User manual RAYMARINE ST7002 SMARTPILOT CONTROLLER

[. . . ] ST7002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide Document reference: 81270-1 Date: December 2005 Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine, AST (Advanced Steering Technology), AutoAdapt, AutoLearn, AutoRelease, AutoSeastate, AutoTack, AutoTrim, FastTrim, GyroPlus, RayGyro, RayPilot and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine and SeaTalk are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd. 2005. i Important Information About the documentation provided Welcome to Raymarine SmartPilot. [. . . ] If you have set the vessel type to SAIL BOAT, you can adjust the default AutoTack angle in User Calibration (see page 23). · to AutoTack to port: press the -1 and -10 buttons together · to AutoTack to starboard: press the +1 and +10 buttons together 10 ST7002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide AutoTack - Port Wind AutoTack - Starboard Wind AutoTack angle AutoTack angle D5399-1 How do I prevent accidental gybes? The gybe inhibit feature stops the boat from performing an AutoTack away from the wind ­ this will prevent accidental gybes. This feature can be disabled if required (see page 24). Note: For the gybe inhibit feature to work, the SmartPilot needs suitable wind informa- tion. With gybe inhibit on: · you will be able to perform an AutoTack into the wind. · the autopilot will prevent the boat from performing an AutoTack away from the wind, to prevent accidental gybes. With gybe inhibit off: · you can perform an AutoTack into or away from the wind. Note: Gybe inhibit is switched on as a default but can be disabled in User Calibration (see page 24). Gusty conditions In gusty conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly, particularly if the sails are badly balanced. If you take the following precautions, the SmartPilot will be able to maintain competent control even in gale force conditions: · You can improve course keeping by improving the sail balance: · do not allow the boat to heel over excessively. · ease the mainsheet traveller to leeward to reduce heeling and weather helm. · if necessary, reef the mainsail a little early. Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 11 · In very strong winds and large seas, you should avoid sailing with the wind dead astern: · ideally, bring the wind at least 30° away from a dead run. · in severe conditions, you may also need to remove the mainsail and sail under headsail only. 1. 6 Can I adjust the display lighting & contrast? How do I adjust the lights? You can adjust the display and keypad lighting by: 1. Pressing disp for 1 second from any mode to access the LAMP screen and turn on the lights. Press the disp button to cycle through the possible illumination settings: LAMP 3 (the brightest setting), LAMP 2, LAMP 1, OFF, LAMP 1, LAMP 2, LAMP 3 and so on: · as you change the setting, the illumination on any other SeaTalk instruments or control units will also change. 1 second D5517-2 3. The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a button for 10 seconds: · if you press another mode button within 10 seconds you will select the mode assigned to that button (for example: auto selects Auto mode, standby selects Standby mode). Notes: (1) You can also adjust the lighting level from any other SeaTalk instrument or control unit. (2) When you switch off the unit you lose any changes you have made to the lighting level. 12 ST7002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide How do I adjust the contrast? To set the display contrast level: 1. With the autopilot in Standby mode, press the disp button for one second to access the LAMP screen. Press the disp button for one second again, to display the CONTRAST screen. Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the required contrast level (from 1 to 15). The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a button for 10 seconds: Note: if you press another mode button within 10 seconds you will select the mode as- signed to that button (for example: auto selects Auto mode, standby selects Standby mode). 13 Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 2. 1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter? CAUTION: Safety in Track mode Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex navigational situations. However, it is still the skipper's responsibility to ensure the safety of their boat at all times through careful navigation and frequent position checks. Track mode assists precise navigation and removes the tasks of compensating for wind and tidal drift. In Track mode, the SmartPilot maintains a route between waypoints created on a navigation system. It makes any course changes necessary to keep your boat on course, automatically compensating for tidal streams and leeway. Track mode is available only if you have connected the SmartPilot to a suitable navigation system providing SeaTalk or NMEA information. (See SmartPilot Commissioning Guide for connection details) Your SmartPilot system can receive route information from: · a SeaTalk navigation instrument or chartplotter. · a navigation system transmitting data in NMEA 0183 format. How do I activate Track mode? CAUTION: Make suitable preparations for entering track mode When you enter Track mode, the SmartPilot will bring the boat onto the track in a controlled way. [. . . ] · Always report any EMC-related problems to your nearest Raymarine dealer. · In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action, or momentarily may result in faulty operation. Product support Raymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service, on the world wide web and by telephone help line. Please use either of these facilities if you are unable to rectify a problem. World wide web Please visit the Customer Support area of our web site at: www. raymarine. com As well as providing a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions section and servicing information, the web site gives e-mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and a details of the locations of Raymarine agents, worldwide. Telephone help line If you do not have access to the world wide web, please call our help line. [. . . ]