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81183_2 preface.book Page i Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:38 AM Preface i Important information Safety notices WARNING: Product installation This equipment must be installed 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. WARNING: Electrical safety Make sure you have switched off the power supply before you start installing this product.
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81183_2 preface.book Page v Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:38 AM Preface v Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new instrument system from Raymarine, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialist marine electronic systems. The ST290 instrument system is a comprehensive and versatile instrument system, intended to facilitate the operation of both sail and power vessels. The use of state-of-the-art technology ensures powerful performance and future-proofing.
81183_2 S1.book Page i Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 Contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 System overview ................................................................... 1-1-2 System buses .......................................................................... 1-1-3 Digital instruments ................................................................ 1-1-3 Analog instruments ................................................................ 1-1-3 Data Processing Unit .........
81183_2 S1.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM 1-1-1 An Introduction to ST290 D6017-1 The Raymarine ST290 system is a comprehensive and versatile instrument system, intended to facilitate the operation of both sail and power vessels. Data is provided by a range of transducers and displayed on digital and analog instruments. Control and interfacing for the entire system is provided by a Data Processing Unit (DPU).
81183_2 S1.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM 1-1-2 Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1.1 System overview A typical ST290 system, showing the relationship of the major system components is shown in the following illustration.
1183_2 S1.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1-1-3 The system components communicate with one another over Raymarine SeaTalk and SeaTALK2 buses. Both digital and analog instrument types are available. System buses The ST290 products are connected via Raymarine SeaTalk and SeaTALK2 buses to form a single, integrated system. On each bus, the ST290 products are linked by means of a single cable, which feeds both power and data.
81183_2 S1.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM 1-1-4 Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 Data Processing Unit The Data Processing Unit (DPU) performs all system calculations and coordinates the overall operation of the ST290 system. The DPU also provides: • The interfaces between the various system components. • The power input connections for the entire ST290 system. • A means of interfacing with equipment from other manufacturers.
81183_2 S1.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1-1-5 Remote operation The ST290 system can be operated either from the individual instruments or from Remote Keypads. Autopilot control A Pilot Keypad enables you to control, setup and calibrate, compatible Raymarine Autopilots (see Section 8, Autopilots), connected to the ST290 system. Autopilot information can be displayed on any Graphic Display.
81183_2 S1.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM 1-1-6 Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 any alarm anchor alarm (not flashing) alarm setup screen D5758-1 Figure 1-2: Alarm indications If an alarm condition persists, (for example, if you remain in shallow water after silencing a Shallow Water alarm) the alarm will sound again after a short period. You can disable or enable each alarm function, and you can set a threshold level for each enabled alarm.
81183_2 S1.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1-1-7 Using instrument buttons Instruments are controlled by means of front panel buttons. Throughout this handbook, the following terminology is used to describe how to use the buttons: • ‘Press’ means to press a button until it clicks, then immediately release it. • ‘Hold down’ means to press and hold down a button for a finite time, normally stated in the accompanying text. 1.
81183_2 S1.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM 1-1-8 Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1.3 System upgrades New features and functionality can be easily incorporated to the ST290 system, by loading the appropriate software upgrades, via the DPU.
81183_2 S1.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1-1-9 1.4 Specifications System: Supply Voltage 10 V to 15 V dc Digital instruments: Data Display Current consumption 75 mA (illumination off) Connectors 2 x SeaTALK2 (5-pin plug) Dimensions: 6.7 in x 4.9 in x 1.9 in (170 mm x 124 mm x 46 mm), Weight: 1.4 lbs (620 g) Display Size: 4.5 in x 3.
81183_2 S1.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM 1-1-10 Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 Close Hauled Wind Current consumption 65 mA (Illumination off) Connectors 2 x SeaTalk (3-pin plug) Dimensions: 4.9 in x 4.9 in x 1.7 in (124 mm x 124 mm x 41 mm) Weight: 1 lb (453 g) Display: Analog dial plus inset LCD display Compass Current consumption 65 mA (Illumination off) Connectors 2 x SeaTalk (3-pin plug) Dimensions: 4.9 in x 4.9 in x 1.
81183_2 S1.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1-1-11 MOB Keypad Current consumption 47.2 mA maximum Connectors 2 x SeaTalk (3-pin plug) Dimensions: 4.9 in x3.1 in x 1.7 in (124 mm x 78.5 mm x 41 mm) Weight: 0.51 lb (230 g) Data Processing Unit Current consumption 250 mA maximum Dimensions: 5.9 in x 5.12 in x 1,53 in (150 mm x 130 mm x 39 mm) Weight: 0.
81183_2 S2TOC.fm Page i Wednesday, May 7, 2003 9:32 AM Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Contents Chapter 1: An Introduction to Digital Instruments ................................ 2-1-1 1.1 Overview ............................................................................... 2-1-1 Chapter & page structures ...................................................... 2-1-1 Instrument controls. ............................................................... 2-1-2 1.2 General operating information .........
81183_2 S2TOC.fm Page ii Wednesday, May 7, 2003 9:32 AM ii Section 2: Using Digital Instruments 2.4 Chapter 3: Changing displayed values .................................................... 2-2-5 Animated graphic pages ........................................................ 2-2-6 Graphs .............................................................................. 2-2-6 Rolling road ..................................................................... 2-2-6 Wind shift display .........................
81183_2 S2TOC.fm Page iii Wednesday, May 7, 2003 9:32 AM Contents iii 3.3 Selecting chapters & pages .................................................... 2-3-2 Chapters ........................................................................... 2-3-2 Pages ................................................................................ 2-3-3 Using Favorite pages ............................................................. 2-3-3 Setting Favorite operating method ...................................
81183_2 S2.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-1-1 Chapter 1: An Introduction to Digital Instruments 1.1 Overview The ST290 system uses Graphic and Data Display digital instrument types. The Graphic Display uses a dot-matrix screen, which gives flexibility in the way data can be displayed, and offers a wide range of display formats, including graphs and animations. The Data Display has a clear, easy-to-read LCD screen, with upper and lower display areas.
81183_2 S2.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-1-2 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Instrument controls. The digital instrument controls are shown in Figure 1-2 . Chapter button (also used to set backlighting & contrast) Page button Up button Down button Select button D5354-1 Figure 1-2: Digital instrument controls 1.
81183_2 S2.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 1: An Introduction to Digital Instruments 2-1-3 Once you have applied a profile, it is retained in the instrument and does not need to be re-applied when the instrument is switched on in the future. Custom profiles are also available, but it is recommended you become familiar with the preset SAIL or POWER profile before attempting to set up a custom profile.
81183_2 S2.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-1-4 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments presses of the button will display successive pages. If the button is held down, successive pages in the selected chapter will again be displayed, but in reverse order. If you want to change the displayed Chapter, press the button, to enter Chapter Select mode. If you take no further action after entering Chapter Select mode, the instrument will automatically return to Normal mode after 5 seconds.
81183_2 S2.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 1: An Introduction to Digital Instruments 2-1-5 You can disable or enable each alarm function, and you can set levels for enabled alarms. Refer to Section 2, Chapters 2 and 3, for alarm setup instructions for Graphic and Data Displays, respectively. Waypoint arrival alarm When the waypoint arrival alarm is enabled, an alarm occurs when your boat reaches a distance you define, from a waypoint.
81183_2 S2.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-1-6 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Operating profiles Preset and customizable profiles enable you to select the most appropriate ranges of chapters and pages at each instrument, to best suit your methods of operation. Preset profiles Each instrument has the following in-built PRESET profiles: • Full profile, which makes available all the ST290 functions appropriate to the instrument type. • Sail boat profile. • Power boat profile.
81183_2 S2.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 1: An Introduction to Digital Instruments 2-1-7 If you choose the appropriate information for your Favorite pages, it should be possible to carry out many of your day-to-day operations using just the Favorite chapter. If your ST290 system is connected to a computer running Raymarine RayTech, you can use the Favorite pages to display RayTech data.
81183_2 S2.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-1-8 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Adjusting backlighting Note: Changing the backlighting level at one instrument will change the level at all other instruments in the system. To set the required backlighting level: 1. At any instrument operating in Normal mode, hold down the button for 1 second, to enter the Backlight Adjust mode. 2. Use the or button to set the required level, either OFF, or level 1, 2 or 3. 3.
81183_2 S2.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-1 Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2.1 Introduction The ST290 Graphic Display uses a dot matrix display to show information in a range of different formats. D5694-1 Figure 2-1: Typical Graphic Display Chapter and page selection options You can use either of the following options to select chapters and pages: • Menus option (option 1).
81183_2 S2.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-2 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments chapter. These diagrams assume that a full range of data is available (i.e. that all necessary transducers are fitted). If you want to use a different operating profile, or edit a custom profile, refer to Section 7, Chapter 2, Setting Up Graphic Displays. 2.2 Operation Getting started At power up, each instrument is in Normal mode, using the operating profile that was in use when it was last switched off.
81183_2 S2.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-3 2. While in Chapter Select mode, use either the , or or button to highlight the chapter name. 3. Either press to display the page menu for the selected chapter, or press the button, to return to Normal operation and enter the selected chapter.
81183_2 S2.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-4 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Pop-up option Selecting chapters When you are using the pop-up selection option, use the following procedure to select a new chapter: 1. Press the 2. Use the button to enter Chapter Select mode. button to cycle to the required chapter. HEADING Previous chapter Current chapter Next chapter NAVIGATION D5673-1 Figure 2-4: Pop-up chapter selection 3.
81183_2 S2.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-5 Single-element page Dual-element page Quad-element page Typical animated graphic page D5670-1 Figure 2-5: Typical Graphic pages You can display data either alphanumerically, or as animated graphics, or in tabular form. However, some data types and some methods of showing data are not supported by all page formats. Changing displayed values Some Graphic Display pages have values you can change (e.g.
81183_2 S2.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-6 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Animated graphic pages Animated-graphic pages are used to show: • Graphs • Rolling road • Wind shift information • Docking information On some animated graphic pages, you can display a popup menu to change information on the screen. Graphs Graphs show the history of various data types, and are accessible from within the relevant chapters (see Chapter & page details on page 2-2-11).
81183_2 S2.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-7 Steer bar Your boat D5789-1 Figure 2-7: Rolling road display If you deviate from the optimum course, the steer bar shows how to steer to return to the correct course: • The number of arrows is proportional to the amount of correction required. • The direction of the arrow(s) indicates the direction to steer. You can change the data displayed at the top of the page (XTE in Figure 2-7 ). To do this: 1.
81183_2 S2.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-8 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Required (TARGET) apparent wind angle Steer bar ACTUAL apparent wind angle Your boat Set this to the REQUIRED apparent wind angle D6058-1 Figure 2-8: Wind shift display To set the required apparent wind angle to a specified value: 1. Hold down the button for 1 second, to enter edit mode. The TARGET value flashes. 2. Use either the or button to set the required apparent wind angle, as the TARGET value. 3.
81183_2 S2.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-9 Using Favorite pages The Favorite chapter enables you to group together in one chapter, information you use most often. You can include information from any other chapter, to form a Favorite chapter of up to five pages. To see the Favorite pages, use the button to select the Favorite chapter and the button to select the required Favorite pages.
81183_2 S2.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-10 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Favorite page setup menu Favorite page number 1 D5792-1 Figure 2-10: Favorite page format menu 4. Use the or button to highlight the required display layout on the the Favorite page setup menu. The page layout changes to match your selection, and the editable page area is highlighted. 5. If you are setting-up a dual- or quad-element page, press the button to highlight the page area you want to change. 6.
81183_2 S2.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-11 2.4 Chapter & page details The salient points of the Graphic Display chapters and pages are summarized here. Use the Glossary in Section 9 of this handbook as necessary, for descriptions of the abbreviations used. Speed chapter The chapter menu title is SPEED and the pages are summarized in Table 2-1 .
81183_2 S2.book Page 12 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-12 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Depth chapter The chapter menu title is DEPTH. The pages are summarized in Table 2-2 . Table 2-2: DEPTH chapter pages Page content Description DEPTH Current depth MIN DEPTH Minimum depth MAX DEPTH Maximum depth DP OFFSET Depth transducer offset shown in numeric form (METERS, FEET or FATHOMS).
81183_2 S2.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-13 Heading chapter The chapter menu title is HEADING. The pages are summarized in Table 2-3 .
81183_2 S2.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-14 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Table 2-4: WIND chapter pages (continued) Page content Description A WIND ANGLE (graph) Graph showing history of apparent wind angle T WIND SPEED (graph) Graph showing history of true wind speed T WIND ANGLE (graph) Graph showing history of true wind angle WIND DIR (graph) Graph showing history of magnetic wind direction There are no adjustable values in the Wind chapter.
81183_2 S2.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-15 Table 2-5: NAVIGATION chapter pages (continued) Page content Description XTE Cross track error ROLLING ROAD Rolling road graphic, BTW and DTW, plus either XTE, SPEED, SOG, VMG TO WP, ETA, TTG, HEADING,COG or WAYPOINT, selectable by user. There are no adjustable values in the Navigate chapter. GPS chapter The chapter menu title is GPS. The pages are summarized in Table 2-6 .
81183_2 S2.book Page 16 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-16 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Table 2-7: TIMERS chapter pages Page content Description ALARM CLOCK Alarm clock COUNTDOWN Countdown timer STOPWATCH Stop watch RACE START Race start, gun 1 time RACE START Race start, gun 2 time RACE START Race start, gun 3 time RACE TIMER Count up timer Alarm clock Setting the alarm clock off/on To turn the alarm clock off or on: 1. In the Timers chapter, select the ALARM CLOCK page. 2.
81183_2 S2.book Page 17 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-17 Countdown timer Setting the countdown time To set the countdown time: 1. In the Timers chapter, select the COUNTDOWN page. 2. Hold down the button for 1 second, to enter Edit mode. The seconds value flashes. 3. Use the or button to set the required seconds value. 4. Press the button, to edit the minutes. The minutes value flashes. 5. Use the or button to set the required minutes value. 6.
81183_2 S2.book Page 18 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-18 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Stopping & resetting the stopwatch 1. In the Timers chapter, select the STOPWATCH page. 2. Hold down the button for 1 second. The stopwatch stops counting. To reset the stopwatch to zero, hold down the button for 2 seconds. Race timers There are three RACE START countdown timers, and one RACE START count up timer.
81183_2 S2.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-19 Alarms chapter The chapter menu title is ALARMS and for each alarm page, a icon is displayed. The alarm pages show the status (OFF or alarm level) of the system alarms. The alarms are summarized in Table 2-9 .
81183_2 S2 chap 2.fm Page 20 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 9:41 AM 2-2-20 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Enabling alarms To enable or disable an alarm: 1. In the Alarms chapter, select the required alarm page. The alarm page shows either OFF to indicate the alarm is disabled, or an alarm level value to indicate the alarm is enabled. 2. Use the button as necessary, to set the alarm either: • OFF or • So it shows a level value. With this setting, an activated alarm will sound at the ST290 system.
81183_2 S2.book Page 21 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-21 Table 2-10: ENVIRONMENT chapter pages Page content Description SUNSET Sunset time TWILIGHT PM Evening twilight time There are no adjustable values in the Environment chapter. Sunrise, sunset & twilight at extreme latitudes The displayed sunrise, sunset and twilight times are valid in most cases. However, at extreme latitudes during periods of extended day or night, these times may not be accurate.
Chapter 2: Graphic Display 2-2-23 DEPTH HEADING WIND NAVIGATION Depth Heading (compass bearing) Apparent wind speed Minimum depth Heading on next tack Relative apparent wind angle Latitude Longitude Maximum depth Locked heading & steer bar Heading graph True wind speed COG (course over ground) Offset Relative true wind angle SOG (speed over ground) True magnetic wind direction BTW (bearing to waypoint) Beaufort wind force CMG (course made good) Cardinal wind direction DMG (distance
Chapter 2: Graphic Display 2-2-25 DEPTH HEADING Depth Heading (compass bearing) Minimum depth COG (Course Over Ground) Maximum depth Tack heading Offset Locked heading & steer bar Heading graph Depth graph WIND NAVIGATION Apparent wind speed Relative apparent wind angle Latitude Longitude Local time True wind speed Relative true wind angle Waypoint name BTW (bearing to waypoint) DTW (distance to waypoint) Docking wind relative to vessel plan view Apparent wind speed graph Maximum speed
Chapter 2: Graphic Display 2-2-27 SPEED DEPTH HEADING WIND NAVIGATION Boat speed Depth Heading (compass bearing) Average speed Minimum depth COG (course over ground) True wind speed Relative true wind angle Maximum speed Total log Boat speed Maximum depth Latitude Longitude Local time Locked heading & steer bar Offset Heading graph Depth graph Trip logs (up to five) True magnetic wind direction True wind speed Cardinal wind direction Beaufort wind force Docking wind relative to vessel
81183_2 S2.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-3-1 Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 3.1 Introduction The ST290 Data Display has separate upper and lower display areas, each of which operates independently of the other, to show information from any enabled chapter.
81183_2 S2.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-3-2 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments If you want to use a different operating profile, or edit a custom profile, refer to Section 7, Chapter 3, Setting Up Data Displays. 3.2 Operation Getting started At power up, each digital instrument is in Normal mode, using the operating profile that was in use when the instrument was last switched off.
81183_2 S2.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-3 2. Press the button, to enter Chapter Select mode. In Chapter Select mode, the title of the currently-selected chapter is displayed, centered horizontally. Note: The Chapter Select mode times out to Normal mode if there are no button presses for 5 seconds. 3.
81183_2 S2.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-3-4 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments To define which information you want in the Favorite chapter, refer to Section 7, System Setup. Setting Favorite operating method During Normal operation, you can choose how the Favorite chapter operates. This is either: • Manually. The Favorite chapter operates like any other chapter, i.e. each Favorite page is selected using the button, or • With an automatic rollover.
81183_2 S2.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-5 3.3 Chapter & page details The salient points of the Data Display chapters and pages are summarized here. Use the Glossary in Section 9 of this handbook as necessary, for descriptions of abbreviations. Speed chapter The on-screen chapter title is SPEED and the pages are summarized in Table 3-1 .
81183_2 S2.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-3-6 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Table 3-2: DEPTH chapter pages Page content Description DEPTH Current depth, in meters (MTR), feet (FT) or fathoms (FTM) MIN DEPTH Minimum depth since last reset,in MTR, FT or FTM MAX DEPTH Maximum depth since last reset,in MTR, FT or FTM DP OFFSET Depth transducer offset,in MTR, FT or FTM Resetting depth values To reset the minimum depth or maximum depth value: 1.
81183_2 S2.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-7 Table 3-3: HEADING chapter pages Page content Description HEADING Compass heading, in degrees COG Course over ground, in degrees TACK HEADING Heading on next tack, in degrees LOCKED HDG Locked heading, in degrees There are no adjustable values in the Heading chapter. Wind chapter The on-screen chapter title is WIND. The pages are summarized in Table 3-4 .
81183_2 S2.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-3-8 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Table 3-5: NAVIGATE chapter pages Page content Description 50º 2.310N (example) Latitude 134º 2.
81183_2 S2.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-9 Pilot chapter The PILOT chapter shows the status of the autopilot. If an autopilot is not connected to the ST290 system, the PILOT chapter is not available. Timers chapter The on-screen chapter title is TIMERS. The pages are summarized in Table 3-7 Table 3-7: TIMERS chapter pages Page content Description Current time & date.
81183_2 S2.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-3-10 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Setting the alarm time To set the alarm time: 1. In the Timers chapter, select the ALARM CLOCK page. 2. If necessary, press the button momentarily to display an alarm time. 3. If you want to change the alarm time, hold down the button for 1 second, to enter Edit mode. The minutes value flashes. 4. Use the or button to set the required minutes value in the alarm time. 5.
81183_2 S2.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-11 Starting the stopwatch To start the stopwatch: 1. In the Timers chapter, select the STOPWATCH page. 2. Press the button. The stopwatch starts counting up. Obtaining lap times To obtain a lap time: 1. In the Timers chapter, select the STOPWATCH page. 2. With the stopwatch counting up, press the button. The lap time is displayed, and the stopwatch continues counting up in the background. 3.
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81183_2 S2.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-3-14 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments • So it shows a level value, and an A indicator. With this setting, an activated alarm will sound both at the ST290 system and at an Auxiliary Alarm, when connected to the DPU. Setting alarm levels To set an alarm level: 1. In the Alarms chapter, select the required alarm page. 2. Hold down the button for 1 second, to enter Edit mode. The current level for this alarm flashes. 3.
81183_2 S2.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-15 Vessel chapter The on-screen chapter title is VESSEL. The pages are summarized in Table 3-11 . Table 3-11: VESSEL chapter pages Page content Description RUDDER ANGLE Rudder angle, in degrees BATTERY V Battery voltage There are no adjustable values in the Vessel chapter. Favorite chapter See Using Favorite pages on page 3 of this chapter and Section 7, System Setup.
Chapter 3: Data Display USER SETUP Press for 2 seconds, to enter User Setup (see Section 7, System Setup) 2-3-17 DEPTH HEADING WIND NAVIGATE Boat speed Current depth Compass bearing Relative apparent wind angle Latitude Average speed Course Over Ground (COG) Apparent wind speed Longitude Maximum speed Minimum depth Maximum depth Heading on next tack Relative true wind angle Course over ground (COG) Total log Offset Locked heading True wind speed Speed over ground (SOG) SPEED Trip
Chapter 3: Data Display USER SETUP Press for 2 seconds, to enter User Setup (see Section 7, System Setup) 2-3-19 DEPTH HEADING WIND NAVIGATE Boat speed Current depth Compass bearing Relative apparent wind angle Latitude Average speed Minimum depth Course Over Ground (COG) Apparent wind speed Longitude Maximum speed Maximum depth Heading on next tack Relative true wind angle Course over ground (COG) Total log Offset Locked heading True wind speed Speed over ground (SOG) Trip log
Chapter 3: Data Display USER SETUP Press for 2 seconds, to enter User Setup (see Section 7, System Setup) 2-3-21 SPEED DEPTH HEADING WIND NAVIGATE Boat speed Current depth Compass bearing Relative true wind angle Latitude Average speed Minimum depth Course Over Ground (COG) True wind speed Longitude Maximum speed Maximum depth Locked heading True magnetic wind direction Course over ground (COG) Total log Offset Beaufort Speed over ground (SOG) Trip log Course made good (CMG) Dis
81183_2 S3.book Page i Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM Section 3: Using Analog Instruments Contents Chapter 1: An Introduction to Analog Instruments ................................ 3-1-1 1.1 Overview ............................................................................... 3-1-1 1.2 General operating information .............................................. 3-1-1 1.3 Display illumination .............................................................. 3-1-2 Chapter 2: Wind instruments ...............
81183_2 S3.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-1-1 Chapter 1: An Introduction to Analog Instruments 1.1 Overview Various discrete data types can be displayed on dedicated analog instruments. Instruments are available to show: • Wind speed and direction. • Close hauled wind speed and direction. • Compass bearing and locked heading information. • Rudder angle information. Each instrument has an analog dial, an inset digital display and four control buttons.
81183_2 S3.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-1-2 Section 3: Using Analog Instruments • • • Compass operation is described in Section 3, Chapter 3. Rudder Angle Indicator normal operation is described in Section 3, Chapter 4. Setup routines for all analog instrument types are described in Section 7, Chapter 4. 1.3 Display illumination When an analog instrument is first powered up, the display illumination is set to its lowest (courtesy) level, to facilitate initial access to the buttons.
81183_2 S3.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-2-1 Chapter 2: Wind instruments 2.1 Introduction The ST290 Wind and Close Hauled Wind instruments each comprise an analogue dial and integral digital display. The instruments provide: • True and Apparent wind direction and speed. Wind speed is displayed either in knots or meters per second. • Velocity made good (VMG), when boat-speed information is available on the system. • Maximum wind speed. • Tack angle.
81183_2 S3.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-2-2 Section 3: Using Analog Instruments Digital display You can select which information is displayed in the digital display. This can be: • True/Apparent Wind Speed. • Velocity Made Good (VMG). • Tack Heading. • Maximum Wind Speed. • Wind Alarm Data. 2.2 Operation IMPORTANT Do not use your Wind or Close Hauled Wind instrument until the appropriate setup procedures in Section 7, Chapter 4, have been satisfactorily completed.
81183_2 S3.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM Chapter 2: Wind instruments 3-2-3 The flow charts show the sequence of button presses and displays for the various operating tasks. Press Wind speed Maximum wind speed Hold down for 3s to reset maximum wind speed Beaufort wind speed (not available on Close Hauled Wind) Notes: Screens other than Wind Speed are temporary and will time out to the Wind Speed screen after 7 seconds.
81183_2 S3.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-2-4 Section 3: Using Analog Instruments • • A flashing HI legend indicates a high wind angle alarm. A LO legend indicates either: • A low wind speed alarm (LO plus speed units displayed). • A low wind angle alarm (LO displayed). Silencing an alarm Pressing any button will silence the alarm. Pressing the button repeatedly will silence any additional alarms.
81183_2 S3.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-3-1 Chapter 3: Compass Instrument 3.1 Getting started The ST290 Compass instrument comprises an analogue dial and integral digital display, which provide: • Compass heading indication. • Steering indication • Course over ground (COG) information, if GPS or similar positioning data is available on the system. D5864-1 Figure 3-1: Compass instrument 3.
81183_2 S3.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-3-2 Section 3: Using Analog Instruments . Table 3-1: Compass instrument indications Mode Pointer indication Digital display Unlocked Zero. Current course heading (true or magnetic. Locked Course error from locked heading, to a maximum ±30° deviation. Locked heading. Auto (see Note below) Autopilot course error. Autopilot locked heading.
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81183_2 S3.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-3-4 Section 3: Using Analog Instruments COG If you have GPS or similar positioning data on your ST290 system and you select the select COG screen, the digital display displays your course over the ground. If such data is not available the display shows “ ---” . Average heading You can reset the average heading value to zero, by pressing the > button for 3 seconds when the Average heading screen is displayed.
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81183_2 S3.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-3-6 Section 3: Using Analog Instruments D5890-1 Figure 3-6: Auto lock indications 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 ST290 Compass instrument button functions, except illumination, are disabled.
81183_2 S3.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-4-1 Chapter 4: Rudder Angle Instrument 4.1 Getting started The ST290 Rudder Angle Indicator Instrument provides a real-time indication of rudder position as determined by the associated Rudder Reference Transducer. D5866-1 Figure 4-1: Rudder Angle instrument Displayed information The rudder position is indicated by a pointer. The instrument scale range gives an expanded indication from -40° to +40° about zero. 4.
81183_2 S4.book Page i Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM Section 4: Using Keypads Contents Chapter 1: An Introduction to Keypads .................................................... 4-1-1 1.1 Keypad types ......................................................................... 4-1-1 Chapter 2: Remote Keypads ...................................................................... 4-2-1 2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................
81183_2 S4.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 4-1-1 Chapter 1: An Introduction to Keypads 1.1 Keypad types The following ST290 keypad types are available: • Remote Keypad.The Remote Keypad enables you to control standard ST290 digital instruments and MaxiView instruments. The operation of the Remote Keypad is described in Section 4, Chapter 2. • Man Overboard (MOB) Keypad. Enables you to swiftly initiate a MOB routine when necessary.
81183_2 S4 chap 2.fm Page 1 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:18 AM 4-2-1 Chapter 2: Remote Keypad 2.1 Introduction The ST290 Remote Keypad enables you to operate your ST290 digital and MaxiView instruments, without actually being present at the instruments. Remote Keypad D5911-2 Figure 2-1: Remote Keypad Remote control organization For the purposes of remote control, instruments are organized into groups.
81183_2 S4 chap 2.fm Page 2 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:18 AM 4-2-2 Section 4: Using Keypads The method of setting up the instrument groupings is described in Section 7, System Setup. 2.2 Remote operation General principles Each keypad can control all the instruments in the associated groups of instruments. Within each group, you select the instrument you want by means of a button: An INSTRUMENT button, enables you to select the required standard ST290 instrument.
81183_2 S4 chap 2.fm Page 3 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:18 AM Chapter 2: Remote Keypad 4-2-3 Button function The the functions assigned to each keypad button are shown in Figure 2-3 . Use this to select a standard digital instrument for remote control Use this to select a MaxiView instrument for remote control These duplicate the action of the front panel buttons on the selected ST290 digital instrument or MaxiView instrument.
81183_2 S4.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 4-3-1 Chapter 3: MOB Keypad 3.1 Introduction The Man-Overboard (MOB) Keypad is used if a man overboard situation occurs, to initiate an alarm and request MOB position information from the appropriate system components. D5869-1 Any number of MOB Keypads can be installed, and any one can be used to initiate a MOB alarm.
81183_2 S4.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 4-3-2 Section 4: Using Keypads Cancelling a MOB condition A MOB condition can be cancelled from any MOB Keypad or from a compatible instrument. Clearing a MOB alarm resets the system to normal. To cancel a MOB condition, hold down the button for 3 seconds.
81183_2 S5.book Page i Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:42 AM Section 5: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 Maintenance .......................................................................... 5-1-1 Servicing and safety ............................................................... 5-1-1 Routine care ........................................................................... 5-1-1 Instruments and Keypads ................................................. 5-1-1 Wind transducer ...................
81183_2 S5.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:42 AM 5-1-1 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 1.1 Maintenance Servicing and safety • • • • • • Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. There are no user-serviceable parts in any Raymarine product.
81183_2 S5.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:42 AM 5-1-2 Section 5: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Periodically clean each ST290 instrument and keypad with a soft, moist, lint-free cloth. Do NOT use chemical or abrasive materials. When your instruments or keypads are not in use, always fit the suncovers supplied. Wind transducer If the windvane is removed from its mounting block for any reason (e.g. if the mast is unstepped), fit the blanking cover (supplied) to the windvane mounting block connector.
81183_2 S5.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:42 AM Section 5: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5-1-3 If you appear to have a problem, first ensure that the EMC requirements (see Section 6, Installation) are still being met before further investigating the problem. Fixing faults All Raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programmes prior to packing and shipping. However, if a fault occurs, the following table may help to identify and rectify the problem.
81183_2 S5.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:42 AM 5-1-4 Section 5: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 1.3 Technical 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 website at: www.raymarine.
81183_2 S5.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:42 AM Section 5: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5-1-5 D5949-1 Figure 1-1: SETUP ACCESS page button for 10 seconds to display DEALER ENTRY 3. Hold down the screen. DEALER D6060-1 Figure 1-2: Confirm dealer setup screen 4. Within 5 seconds, press down the DEALER screen. button to display the first 5. Use the button to scroll to the DEALER VERSION NOS and DEALER SERIAL NOS screens, and make a note of the relevant version and serial numbers. 6.
81183_2 S6.book Page i Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Section 6: Installation Contents Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation ....................................................... 6-1-1 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 6-1-1 1.2 Planning the installation ........................................................ 6-1-6 EMC Installation Guidelines ................................................. 6-1-6 Suppression Ferrites .........................
81183_2 S6.book Page ii Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM ii Section 6: Installation 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Fitting Data Processing Unit .................................................. 6-2-7 Connections to DPU .............................................................. 6-2-8 SeaTalk & SeaTALK2 ...................................................... 6-2-8 Miscellaneous .................................................................. 6-2-9 NMEA data ..............................................
81183_2 S6.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-1-1 Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation 1.1 Introduction This chapter provides information to assist in planning the installation of an ST290 system. As different ST290 systems will comprise different product combinations, the items packed with each product are shown in the following illustrations. A System Pack T22071 containing all the items provided in E22055, E22057, E22067 and E22069, is also available. Graphic Instrument Part No.
81183_2 S6.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-1-2 Section 6: Installation Depth Pod, Part No. E22067 - pack items Depth Tranducer Pod No. 6 x 3/4 inch pan-head self-tapping screw (3 off) SeaTalk Cable Plug, 400 mm D6021-1 Speed Pod, Part No. E22069 - pack items Speed Tranducer Pod No. 6 x 3/4 inch pan-head self-tapping screw (3 off) SeaTalk Cable Plug, 400 mm D6022-1 Wind Transducer & Pod, Part No.
81183_2 S6.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation 6-1-3 Data Instrument Part No. E22056 - pack items Data Instrument Digital Instrument Surface Mount Seal Digital Instrument Clamp Digital Instrument Edge Seal Stud (4 off) Thumb-nut (4 off) SeaTALK2 Cable, 400 mm, Plug to Plug Digital Instrument Sun Cover Quick Reference Guide, Part No. 86073-1 D6019-1 Analog Wind Instrument, Part No.
81183_2 S6.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-1-4 Section 6: Installation Analog Close Hauled Wind Instrument, Part No. E22061 - pack items Close Hauled Wind Analog Instrument Analog Instrument Clamp SeaTalk Cable Analog Surface Mount Seal Stud (2 off) Analog Edge Seal Analog Instrument Sun Cover Thumb-nut (2 off) D6026-1 Analog Compass Instrument, Part No.
81183_2 S6.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation 6-1-5 Remote Plus Keypad, Part No. E22065 - pack items Stud (2 off) Thumb-nut (2 off) Remote Plus Keypad Keypad Clamp Keypad Seals Keypad Sun Cover SeaTalk Cable D6023-1 Remote Keypad, Part No. E22063 - pack items Stud (2 off) Thumb-nut (2 off) Remote Keypad Keypad Clamp Keypad Seals Keypad Sun Cover SeaTalk Cable D6024-1 Pilot Keypad, Part No.
81183_2 S6.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-1-6 Section 6: Installation 1.2 Planning the installation EMC Installation Guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational 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.
81183_2 S6.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation 6-1-7 Suppression Ferrites The following illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with Raymarine equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine. D3548-2 Connections to Other Equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit. 5.
81183_2 S6.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-1-8 Section 6: Installation CAUTION: The DPU is not waterproof and so must be installed in a dry location. The DPU must be positioned below decks in a dry location where: • It is protected against physical damage. • It is at least 9 in (230 mm) from a compass. • It is at least 20 in (500 mm) from radio receiving equipment. • There is reasonable access for installation and servicing. 4.61 in (117 mm) Transducer Pods 2.6 in (66 mm) 1.
81183_2 S6.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation 6-1-9 Instruments & keypads Templates to facilitate instrument and keypad installation are provided in Section 11 of this handbook. The necessary mounting surface thickness for the different instrument and keypad types, are summarized in Table 1-1 .
81183_2 S6.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-1-10 Section 6: Installation 4.9 in (124 mm) 1.38 in (35 mm) minimum clearance 0.3 in (7.65 mm) 1.33 in (33.75 mm) 4.9 in (124 mm) 1.0 in (25.1 mm) D5535-1 Figure 1-4: Analog instrument dimensions 3.1 in (78.5 mm) 2.2 in (56.5 mm) diameter 4.88 in (124 mm) 1.38 in (35 mm) minimum clearance 1.61 in (41 mm) 0.
81183_2 S6.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation • • 6-1-11 Each product is at least 20 in (500 mm) from radio receiving equipment. There is reasonable rear access for installation and servicing. Wind, Speed & Depth transducers Cable lengths The Wind, Speed and Depth transducer types connect to SeaTALK2 via an associated Pod. The transducers are supplied with fitted cables, as follows: • • Wind: 164 ft (50 m) Depth/Speed: 45 ft (13.
81183_2 S6.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-1-12 Section 6: Installation Speed and Depth A wide range of through-hull Speed and Depth transducers are available, suitable for GRP, steel and aluminum hulled vessels (see Table 1-2 ). Please consult your Raymarine dealer for advice on the most appropriate transducer type for your vessel.
81183_2 S6.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation Sailing vessel 6-1-13 Planing power vessel Displacement power vessel D5514-1 Figure 1-8: Speed & Depth Transducer siting Each transducer should also: • Be ahead of the propellers by at least 10% of the water line length. • Be at least 6 in (150 mm) away from the keel (ideally ahead of the keel if a sailing yacht). • Be as near as possible to the centre line of the vessel.
81183_2 S6 chap 1.fm Page 14 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 2:20 PM 6-1-14 Section 6: Installation Further information For advice or further information regarding the installation of any ST290 product, please contact the Raymarine Product Support Department or your local Raymarine dealer. Technical Support information in given in Section 5 of this handbook. 1.3 SeaTALK2 requirements Each SeaTALK2 product is labelled with a Load Equivalency Number (LEN), to indicate how much power it consumes (see Table 1-3 ).
81183_2 S6 chap 1.fm Page 15 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 2:20 PM Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation • • • 6-1-15 The total length of the SeaTALK2 main cable run must be no more than 655 ft (200 m). The main cable run is defined as the total length of cable between the two terminators. For example, in Figure 1-10 , the length of the main cable run is the sum of distances A+B+C+D+E. Where it is impractical to connect a product in a daisy-chained manner, a connector block and spur cable can be used.
81183_2 S6.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-1-16 Section 6: Installation transducer Pods connect to SeaTALK2, whereas the analog instruments and keypads connect to SeaTalk. A very basic system could comprise the DPU, one instrument, one transducer and one Pod, but in practical terms, a typical ST290 system will comprise a number of digital and analog instruments, several transducers, Pods and keypads.
81183_2 S6.book Page 17 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation 6-1-17 1.5 Typical systems The exact manner in which ST290 is installed will be different from boat to boat, but suggested layouts for a sail boat and a power boat are shown in Figure 1-11 .
81183_2 S6.book Page 18 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-1-18 Section 6: Installation Suggested connection schemes for two different ST290 systems are shown in Figure 1-12 and Figure 1-13 TYPICAL SYSTEM (with battery power source) Wind Transducer Data Processing Unit Digital instruments SPEED 25.68 Terminator plugs into instrument spare connector KNOTS 5 A fuse ST290 analog instruments and keypads Heading information Digital instruments SPEED SPEED 25.68 12 V 25.
81183_2 S6.book Page 19 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation 6-1-19 TYPICAL SYSTEM (with power from Course Computer) Wind Transducer Data Processing Unit Digital instruments SPEED 25.68 Terminator plugs into instrument spare connector KNOTS ST290 analog instruments and keypads Raymarine Course Computer supplies 12 V power and heading information for ST290. Digital instruments SPEED SPEED 25.68 KNOTS 25.
81183_2 S6.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-1 Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 2.1 Introduction Important WARNING: Make sure you have switched off the power supply before you start installing this product. CAUTION: Where it is necessary to drill or cut holes (e.g. for cable routing and instrument mounting): • Ensure that these will not cause a hazard by weakening critical parts of the vessel’s structure. If in doubt, seek advice from a reputable boat builder.
81183_2 S6.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-2 Section 6: Installation 2.2 Running SeaTalk & SeaTALK2 cables Cable routing practices When running cable, always observe the following guidelines: • If a cable has to be fed through the deck, always use a good quality deck gland. • Where cables are fed through holes, always use grommets to prevent chafing. • Secure long cable runs so they do not present a hazard.
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81183_2 S6.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-4 Section 6: Installation SeaTALK2 connects to ST290 digital instruments Data Processing Unit SPEED 25.68 Plug Terminator into instrument spare connector KNOTS SeaTalk Heading information from Smart Heading System connects to ST290 analog instruments, keypads & Smart Heading System If appropriate, connect to existing SeaTalk bus, or Raymarine plotter, GPS navigator or radar SPEED 25.68 KNOTS SPEED 25.
81183_2 S6.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-5 System power DO NOT CONNECT POWER to an ST290 system other than by the methods described under Making power connections on page 6-2-27. If a SeaTalk bus is already installed on the vessel, use SeaTalk cable to extend the bus to the existing products from the intended locations of the ST290 analog products.
81183_2 S6.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-6 Section 6: Installation SeaTALK 2 Red or Black wire All other wires 3 mm D5906-1 Figure 2-4: Inserting wires in spade connectors Connections to spring retention connectors The DPU and transducer Pods use color-coded, spring retention connectors for SeaTALK2 connections.
81183_2 S6.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-7 2.4 Fitting Data Processing Unit Fit the Data Processing Unit to a vertical surface, as follows: 1. Remove the outer cover. 2 1 D5794-1 Figure 2-7: Removing DPU cover 2. Place the DPU in the required position and mark the position of the fixing holes. 3. Using a 1/8 in (3.5 mm) drill, drill a pilot hole for each of the two fixing screws. 4.
81183_2 S6.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-8 Section 6: Installation 5. Place the fixing holes over the screw heads, then move the DPU down so the screw heads are at the top of the keyhole slots. 6. Tighten the self-tapping screws to secure the DPU in position. Connections to DPU SeaTalk & SeaTALK2 Connect SeaTalk and SeaTALK2 cables to the DPU as shown in Figure 2-9, DPU SeaTalk & SeaTALK2 connections.
81183_2 S6.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-9 Miscellaneous The DPU also provides the following connections (see Figure 2-10, Miscellaneous DPU connectors): • NMEA0183 • NMEA2000 • Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector to enable ST290 to be connected to a computer system for operation with navigational systems such as Raytech, and for diagnostic purposes. • Auxiliary Alarm.
81183_2 S6.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-10 Section 6: Installation NMEA data NMEA0183 Supported NMEA 0183 data is detailed in Table 2-3 and Table 2-4 .
81183_2 S6.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-11 NMEA2000 Table 2-5: NMEA2000 Transmitted data Parameter Group Number Data 128259 SOG and water speed 127250 Magnetic heading, deviation and variation 128267 Water depth 130306 Wind speed and direction 130310 Water temperature Securing cables and replacing cover When the DPU cables have all been connected, secure each cable to the loops on the DPU, using the cable ties provided.
81183_2 S6.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-12 Section 6: Installation Important point: Do NOT shorten the cable from the Depth transducer as this will seriously degrade transducer performance. If the Depth transducer cable is too long, coil the spare cable in an appropriate, safe position. Wind transducer The Wind transducer is fitted with a 164 ft (50 m) cable, terminated with spade connectors for connection to the Wind transducer Pod.
81183_2 S6.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-13 Vane Transducer body Anemometer D6035-1 Figure 2-11: Assembling vane, transducer & anemometer Fitting transducer The Wind transducer is typically mounted on a mast top (see Figure 2-12 ), as follows: 1. With the threaded end of the Wind transducer mounting block facing forwards, mark the position of the two self-tapping screws. 2. Drill two holes using a 5/32 in (4 mm) drill bit. 3.
81183_2 S6.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-14 Section 6: Installation 4. Secure the mounting block to the mast top using the two fixing screws. 5. Taking care to locate the key on the transducer arm connector with the corresponding keyway on the mounting block connector, insert the transducer arm connector into the mounting block connector and tighten the locking ring securely by hand.
81183_2 S6.book Page 15 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-15 Mast head Junction box Pod D5523-1 Figure 2-13: Using the Wind transducer junction box Connect the cable to the Wind Pod, as described under Fitting transducer Pods. 2.
81183_2 S6.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-16 Section 6: Installation Install each Pod as follows: 1. Remove the Pod cover as shown in Figure 2-14 . 2 1 D5607-1 Figure 2-14: Removing Pod cover 2. Place the Pod, with the SeaTALK2 connector block uppermost on the mounting surface and mark the centres of the fixing holes. 3. Drill three pilot holes for the Pod mounting screws, then secure the Pod to the mounting surface with the screws provided, as in Figure 2-15 .
81183_2 S6.book Page 17 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-17 Connecting Pods CAUTION: Using the wrong type of Pod could cause damage to your equipment. Before connecting a transducer to a Pod, ensure that you are using the correct type of Pod, i.e. Speed Pod for a Speed Transducer, Depth Pod for a Depth Transducer etc. A summary of the connections for the various transducer Pod types, is given in Figure 2-16 .
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81183_2 S6.book Page 19 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-19 Replacing Pod cover Do not use the Pod with the cover removed, as this could degrade the EMC performance. When all connections have been made to the Pod, replace the Pod cover 2.7 Fitting instruments & keypads General requirements All ST290 instrument and keypad types are installed in a similar manner, so generic procedures are given. Adapt these as necessary for the product you are installing.
81183_2 S6.book Page 20 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-20 Section 6: Installation At each location, ensure that: • The mounting panel is of a suitable thickness, (see Section 6, Chapter 1, Table 1-1, Mounting surface thickness). • The mounting surface is clean, smooth and flat. • There is sufficient space behind the mounting panel to accommodate the rear of the product and connectors. Instrument & keypad seals Each instrument and keypad is supplied with an edge seal and a surface mount seal.
81183_2 S6.book Page 21 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-21 1 Remove appropriate template from handbook, apply to required location and mark cutting centers for corners. Dril l1 inch diam (2 eter5 mm ) 4.37 in (111 mm ) Inst TO ST 290 Dig FLU ita SH Te Dril l1 inch diam (2 eter5 mm ) rum P l In str MO mp lat um UN en ent edge t T e Dril D5361-1 RE Inst rum ent edge MO 5.
81183_2 S6.book Page 22 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-22 Section 6: Installation 3 Cut hole for instrument or keypad rear section. D5712-1 Figure 2-21: Flush mounting, step 3 4 Feed cables through bracket, mounting surface and seal, then connect to instrument or keypad. Use studs and thumb nuts to secure instrument or keypad to mounting surface.
81183_2 S6.book Page 23 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-23 Surface mounting To surface mount an instrument or keypad, use the procedure shown in Figure 2-23 to Figure 2-26 . 1 Remove template from handbook apply to required location and mark cutting centers for instrument or keypad boss and fixing studs. Dril l 3/1 6 dia in (5 met mm er ) 2.68 in (6 8m m) ST 290 Dig TOP ita l In str um en t Inst 2.68 Cut D5703-1 Dril 2.
81183_2 S6.book Page 24 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-24 Section 6: Installation 3 Drill 0.15 in (4 mm) holes for fixing studs. D5716-1 Figure 2-25: Surface mounting, step 3 4 Feed cables through mounting surface, bracket and seals, then connect to instrument or keypad. Use studs and thumb nuts to secure instrument or keypad to mounting surface.
81183_2 S6.book Page 25 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-25 Connecting instruments & keypads The appropriate buses for the various ST290 products are detailed under Running SeaTalk & SeaTALK2 cables, but the general rule is that all transducer Pods and digital instruments connect to SeaTALK2 whereas analog instruments and keypads connect to SeaTalk.
81183_2 S6.book Page 26 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-26 Section 6: Installation 2. Prepare the cable for connection to the instrument as described under Cable preparation on page 6-2-5. 3. Connect the crimps to the appropriate connector pins. Blue (CAN_LO) White (CAN_HI) Gray (Screen) Black (-ve) Red (+12 V) Connections as above D5795-1 Figure 2-29: SeaTALK2 instrument connections 4. Slide the boot fully home into the instrument connector (see Figure 2-30 ).
81183_2 S6.book Page 27 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-27 Unused connectors Insert the blanking plugs supplied, into any unused SeaTALK2 connectors on the instruments, keypads and junction blocks. 2.8 Making power connections Requirements CAUTION: Incorrectly connected power supplies could cause damage to the system. Ensure you do NOT deviate from the procedures in this handbook, when connecting power. The ST290 system requires a 12 V dc supply.
81183_2 S6.book Page 28 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-2-28 Section 6: Installation Using the grounding cable Raymarine provide a made-up, RF grounding cable that you are recommended to use, to ground the ST290 system. The grounding cable is yellow and has a connector at one end which provides a connection to the SeaTALK2 cable screen when inserted in a SeaTALK2 connector. The unterminated end of the cable is stripped, for connection to the vessel’s RF ground point.
81183_2 S6 chap 2.fm Page 29 Thursday, May 8, 2003 10:52 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-29 If you require additional advice on grounding the ST290 system, please contact the Raymarine Technical Support Department, or your local Raymarine Dealer. Procedures CAUTION: POWER SUPPLY PROTECTION Ensure that the power source for ST290 is protected by a 5 A fuse or circuit breaker. Connecting to a system which includes a Raymarine autopilot If an existing power source (e.g.
81183_2 S6 chap 2.fm Page 30 Thursday, May 8, 2003 10:52 AM 6-2-30 Section 6: Installation 2. Ensure a power source is not already connected to SeaTalk (e.g. from a Raymarine autopilot or battery). 3. Remove the DPU cover (see Figure 2-7 ). 4. Ensuring that the power source is protected by a 5 A fuse or circuit breaker, connect the 12 V positive and negative wires to the DPU as shown in Figure 2-32 . 5. Replace the DPU cover. 2.
81183_2 S6.book Page 31 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-31 Setup requirements WARNING: SETUP REQUIREMENT Do NOT use ST290 or any associated system before the setup procedures have been completed. Before using your ST290 system for navigational purposes, prepare it for use as follows: • Calibrate all transducers, in accordance with the procedures in Section 7, Chapter 2. • Set up the autopilot system, in accordance with Section 8, Chapter 4.
81183_2 S7.book Page i Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Section 7: System Setup Contents Chapter 1: Setup overview ........................................................................ 7-1-1 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 7-1-1 EMC conformance ................................................................ 7-1-1 Setup requirement .................................................................. 7-1-1 Transducer calibration ..................
81183_2 S7.book Page ii Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM ii Section 7: System Setup Editing Custom profiles ......................................................... 7-2-8 Starting profile edit .......................................................... 7-2-8 Chapter edit ...................................................................... 7-2-8 Page edit ......................................................................... 7-2-10 Adding a new page ......................................................
81183_2 S7.book Page iii Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Contents iii Chapter 3: Setting up Data Displays ......................................................... 7-3-1 3.1 Starting setup ......................................................................... 7-3-1 3.2 Display responses setup ......................................................... 7-3-4 3.3 Favorite chapter setup ............................................................ 7-3-4 Introduction .........................................
81183_2 S7.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-1-1 Chapter 1: Setup overview 1.1 Introduction Use the instructions in this Section to prepare your ST290 system for use. EMC conformance Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc. In some installations, it may not be entirely possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences.
81183_2 S7.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-1-2 Section 7: System Setup detailed in Section 8, Chapter 4, before first using the autopilot after installation. How the User Setup values are applied When you set up ST290, the values you set are applied in one of the following ways: • Locally, to only the instrument you are setting up. Most setup values are applied in this manner. • Globally. Values set at one instrument are applied to the entire ST290 system.
81183_2 S7.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 1: Setup overview 7-1-3 The User Setup routines enable you to: • Set up the display responses. • Define Favorite pages and set the operating mode for the Favorite chapter. • Select instrument profile and set Custom profiles as required. • Set various display options. • Calibrate the transducers (from any Graphic Display). • Set up autopilot parameters (from any Graphic Display), if the ST290 system is connected to an autopilot system.
81183_2 S7.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-1-4 Section 7: System Setup Choosing the best instrument profile As part of User Setup, you can choose which operating profile to use. An operating profile is a set of chapters and pages selected to best suit a specific purpose. Each digital instrument has three preset profiles, namely FULL, SAIL and POWER. As its name implies, the FULL profile offers the full functionality of the instrument.
81183_2 S7.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 1: Setup overview 7-1-5 Setting up autopilot WARNING: The autopilot commissioning procedures in Section 8, Chapter 4 must be carried out, if your ST290 system has one or more Pilot Keypads, before the autopilot is first used after installation. Any Graphic Display can be used to set up and calibrate a Raymarine autopilot connected to ST290. Three autopilot calibration chapters are provided: • PILOT BASIC CAL. • PILOT SEATRIAL CAL.
81183_2 S7.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-1-6 Section 7: System Setup 1.3 Analog instruments The setup requirements for analog instruments are described in Section 7, Chapter 4. You can: • Apply factory defaults. • Set the compass instrument to operate in locked mode or live mode. • Select either true or magnetic bearing information. • Set the pointer response, • Set the digital display data response.
81183_2 S7.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-1 Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 2.1 Starting setup The Graphic Display setup procedures enable you to: • Local parameters such as responses times, update rate, instrument profile, display options, data units and default backlighting levels, at each Graphic Display. • Set the number of pages and the rollover operation of the Favorite chapter, at each Graphic Display.
81183_2 S7.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-2 Section 7: System Setup D5950-1 Figure 2-2: Confirm user setup screen Using the diagram at Figure 2-3 as a guide, set up each Graphic Display. To move to the different parts of User Setup, use the: • button to move from chapter to chapter. Press to move in one direction, or hold down to move in the opposite direction. • button to move from page to page within each chapter.
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81183_2 S7.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-4 Section 7: System Setup 2.2 Setting display response and update The DISPLAY RESPONSE setup chapter enables you to set the display responses and update rate. To do this: 1. Select the DISPLAY RESPONSE setup chapter 2. Use the button to move to the required page. 3. Carry out theSetting response values and Setting update rate procedures (below). Setting response values To set the display responses (see Figure 2-4 ): 1.
81183_2 S7.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-5 figure at the bottom of the screen changes, to demonstrate the rate you have set. D5948-1 Figure 2-5: Display update rate 2.3 Setting up Favorite pages The FAVORITES setup chapter enables you to define the number of Favorite pages available for viewing, and either set an automatic rollover for the Favorite pages, or switch the rollover off. To do this: 1. Select the FAVORITES setup chapter 2.
81183_2 S7.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-6 Section 7: System Setup Note: As the number of Favorite pages is the only editable value, this is flashing to indicate it is in Edit mode. 2. Use the or (from 1 to 5). button to set the number of Favorite pages you want Define Favorite rollover To define the Favorite page rollover: 1. Select the ROLLOVER PERIOD page (see Figure 2-7 ). D6045-1 Figure 2-7: Set rollover 2. Use the or button to set the rollover period for each Favorite page.
81183_2 S7.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-7 Choosing a profile To select the required operating profile: In User Setup, use the button to cycle to the PROFILE setup chapter. The PROFILE select page is displayed (see Figure 2-8 ). D5941-1 Figure 2-8: Profile select page 4. Use the or button to highlight the required operating profile.
81183_2 S7.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-8 Section 7: System Setup Editing Custom profiles On Graphic Displays, custom profiles are edited in two stages: • Chapter edit. Enables you to add chapters to, and delete them from, a custom profile. You can also give each chapter an appropriate name. • Page edit. Enables you to add pages to and remove pages from each chapter in a custom profile.
81183_2 S7.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-9 Creating a new chapter To create a new chapter: 1. With the chapter edit screen displayed, use the button to highlight the name of the chapter immediately above the point at which you want to insert a new chapter. 2. Use the or button to highlight NEW CHAP on the edit menu. 3. Hold down the button for 1 second. A new chapter is inserted below the highlighted chapter.
81183_2 S7.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-10 Section 7: System Setup 4. Use the or button to cycle through the available alphanumeric characters until the character you want is present at the flashing cursor. 5. Press the button to accept this character and move the flashing cursor to the next character position. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the chapter has the required name. 7. Hold down the button for 1 second, to save the chapter name and leave the chapter name edit mode.
81183_2 S7.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-11 Selected chapter Page edit menu Page name D6064-1 Figure 2-12: Page edit 3. Highlight the name of the page immediately above the point at which you want to insert a new page. 4. Use the or button to highlight NEW PAGE on the page edit menu. 5. Hold down the button for 1 second. A new (SPEED) page is inserted below the highlighted chapter.
81183_2 S7.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-12 Section 7: System Setup Deleting a page To delete a page: 1. Use the button to highlight the page you want to delete. 2. Use the or button to highlight DELETE on the edit menu. 3. Hold down the button for 1 second. The selected page is then deleted from this chapter. Leaving profile edit To leave the profile edit mode: 1. Use the or button to highlight EXIT on the edit menu (on the chapter edit screen or the page edit screen). 2.
81183_2 S7.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-13 The DISPLAY OPTIONS setup chapter enables you to set: • General options. • Trip counters. • Race timers. • Data resolution. • Date & time. • Position logging interval. • Remote control configuration. General options You can set the following general options (see Figure 2-14 ): • HEADING information to be displayed as either MAG(netic) or TRUE. • CHAP TITLES.
81183_2 S7.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-14 Section 7: System Setup To set up each option: 1. With the general options page displayed (Figure 2-14 ), use the or button to highlight the option you want to set. 2. Hold down the button for 1 second to enter edit mode. The selected option then flashes. 3. Use the or button to set the selected option to the value you want. 4. Hold down the button for 1 second to save the value.
81183_2 S7.book Page 15 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-15 D5943-1 Figure 2-16: Race timers setup 2. Hold down the button for 1 second to enter edit mode. The selected option then flashes. 3. Use the or button to set the selected gun to the time you want. 4. Hold down the button for 1 second to save the value. Setting data resolution You can set the number of decimal places in displayed data. The degree of resolution is dependent on data type and value.
81183_2 S7.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-16 Section 7: System Setup Setting date and time The date/time setup page enables you to define date and time formats, and set the local time. D5936-1 Figure 2-18: Date/time setup Setting the format To set the date and time format, select the date and time page (Figure 2-18 ) then set DATE FORMAT, MONTH FORMAT and TIME FORMAT in turn, using the following procedure for each one: 1. Use the or button to highlight the function to be edited. 2.
81183_2 S7.book Page 17 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-17 Position logging interval The position logging interval page (see Figure 2-19 ) enables you to define how often the ST290 system logs the boat’s position. D6088-1 Figure 2-19: Position logging interval setup With the POSITION LOGGING INTERVAL page displayed, use the or button to highlight the interval you want. The options are 10MIN, 30MIN, 1HR, 6HR, 12HR and 24HR.
81183_2 S7.book Page 18 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-18 Section 7: System Setup Use the following procedure for each instrument you want to be able to remotely control: 1. With the remote setup page displayed (Figure 2-20 ), use the or button to highlight the REMOTE GROUP field. This enables you to allocate the instrument as part of a remotely controlled group 2. Hold down the button for 1 second to enter edit mode. The field value flashes. 3.
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81183_2 S7.book Page 20 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-20 Section 7: System Setup Compass calibration The object of the compass calibration is to correct for magnetic deviation and to set the correct compass alignment. The compass calibration procedure is summarized in Figure 2-22 .
81183_2 S7.book Page 21 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-21 Compass calibration requirement If you have a Raymarine autopilot, the autopilot will supply heading information, and you should calibrate the compass in accordance with the appropriate autopilot procedures in Section 8, Chapter 4.
81183_2 S7.book Page 22 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-22 Section 7: System Setup ing value.If you are using this method, you should do so in conditions of zero tide and current, to ensure that COG is accurate. 3. Check the heading reading against a number of known headings, and calculate the lowest average alignment error. 4. Adjust the reading on the ALIGN HEADING screen to remove the average error value, calculated in step 3.
81183_2 S7.book Page 23 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-23 iii. Use the or button to set the MASTER/SLAVE indicator to MASTER. iv. Hold down the button for 1 second to save the setting. 3. Refer to a chart for the area in which you are operating, and ascertain the magnetic variation. 4. Use the or button to highlight the VALUE field, then: i. Hold down the button for 1 second to enter edit mode. The value then flashes. ii.
81183_2 S7.book Page 24 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-24 Section 7: System Setup From Compass calibration To Speed calibration D5977-1 Figure 2-23: Wind vane calibration (Graphic Display) Aligning To align the wind vane: 1. Select the ALIGN VANE page (see Figure 2-23 ). 2. Either: • Use the or button to manually set the correct wind vane direction or • Motor directly into the wind, then hold down the button for 1 second to set the vessel’s heading as the alignment value.
81183_2 S7.book Page 25 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-25 Calibrating the Speed transducer Speed calibration principles The object of speed calibration is to ensure that the speed readings at the ST290 instruments are true indications of the boat speed, ideally over the operating speed range of the vessel, i.e. from stationary to top speed.
81183_2 S7.book Page 26 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-26 Section 7: System Setup Start calibration To calibrate the Speed transducer: 1. Use the or button to highlight the CAL.POINTS value field (as in Figure 2-24 ). This value defines the number of different speeds you want to use for speed calibration. 2. Press the button for 1 second to enter edit mode. The CAL.POINTS value field flashes, to indicate you can change the value. 3.
81183_2 S7.book Page 27 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-27 3. Calculate the actual speed over the measured distance. • If this is the same as the indicated speed, calibration is correct at this speed, so proceed from Manual calibration step 5. • If the true speed is not the same as the indicated speed: i. Calculate a new, corrected calibration factor, as follows new calibration factor = measured speed true speed x old calibration factor ii.
81183_2 S7.book Page 28 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-28 Section 7: System Setup Depth reading when correct WATERLINE offset applied Depth reading when zero offset applied Depth reading when correct KEEL offset applied D5747-1 Figure 2-25: Setting depth offsets To set the required offset, ascertain the vertical distance between the transducer location and the required offset point (waterline or bottom of the keel), then: 1.
81183_2 S7.book Page 29 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-29 From Speed calibration OFFSET FROM WATERLINE OFFSET FROM KEEL ZERO OFFSET To General Offsets page D5979-1 Figure 2-26: DEPTH OFFSET screens General offsets The GENERAL OFFSETS page enables you calibrate your system so that the water temperature and system voltage values shown on the ST290 pages are true indications.
81183_2 S7.book Page 30 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-30 Section 7: System Setup Set water temperature Display the GENERAL OFFSETS page. Use the or button to select the WATER TEMP value field. Measure the water temperature. If the displayed temperature value is different from the measured water temperature, hold down the button for 1 second to enter edit mode. The WATER TEMP value flashes. 5. Use the or button to set WATER TEMP to the measured value. 6.
81183_2 S7.book Page 31 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-31 2.7 Pilot setup WARNING: It is imperative that autopilot setup is completed before the autopilot is used, to ensure safe navigation. If you are intending to use an ST290 Pilot Keypad to control an autopilot, you must carry out the autopilot setup procedures.
81183_2 S7.book Page 32 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-2-32 Section 7: System Setup To set up the display units: 1. Select the DATA UNITS page. 2. Use the or button to highlight the unit you want to set. 3. Hold down the button for 1 second to enter edit mode. The selected option then flashes. 4. Use the or button to set the required units for selected option. 5. Hold down the button for 1 second to save the value. 2.
81183_2 S7.book Page 33 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays 7-2-33 Checking operation The SET LAMPS field enables you to cycle through the backlighting levels to check that they levels are as required at each instrument in the system, To do this: 1. With the User Setup LAMPS page displayed, use the or button to select SET LAMPS. 2. Hold down the button for 1 second to enable the lighting check. 3.
81183_2 S7.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-3-1 Chapter 3: Setting up Data Displays 3.1 Starting setup The Data Display User Setup procedures enable you to set: • Local parameters such as responses times, update rate, instrument profile, display options, data units and default backlighting levels, at each Data Display. • The Favorite chapter operation and content, at each Data Display. To enter User Setup: 1. In Normal operating mode, use the button to scroll to the User Setup chapter heading.
81183_2 S7.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-3-2 Section 7: System Setup 3. Within 5 seconds, press the button to complete the entry into User Setup mode. The display shows the RESPONSE setup chapter. In User Setup mode, the upper display area shows the setup chapter title, and the lower display area shows the page selected for adjustment, along with the current data value. On setup pages, editable values flash on and off.
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81183_2 S7.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-3-4 Section 7: System Setup 3.2 Display responses setup The RESPONSE setup chapter enables you to set the instrument display responses and the display update rate.To set the required values: 1. In User Setup, select the RESPONSE chapter. 2. Use the button to select each page in turn and as each setup page is displayed, use the or button to set the required values: • Display response values.
81183_2 S7.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 3: Setting up Data Displays 7-3-5 NO. This sets the upper and lower display areas to operate separately, so the upper and lower display areas each has a group of Favorite pages which can be selected independently. The remaining Favorites setup pages enable you to define the data you will see on the operational Favorite pages. You can define separately what is displayed in the upper and lower display areas.
81183_2 S7.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-3-6 Section 7: System Setup FAVORITES FAVORITES SETUP LINKED D5772-1 Figure 3-7: Linking/unlinking Favorite pages 4. Press the button to move to the next Favorite setup page. The up trend arrow is displayed to indicate you can now set which data will be in the upper display area of the first operational Favorite page (see Figure 3-8 ). Page that will be displayed in upper display area of selected Favorite page.
81183_2 S7.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 3: Setting up Data Displays 7-3-7 3.4 Setting an instrument profile You can optimize the operation of each Data Display by using the PROFILE setup chapter to choose a profile which best suits you. The choices are: • SAIL • POWER • FULL • CUSTOM The structures of SAIL, POWER and FULL profiles are preset, and you cannot customize any of these. Refer to Section 2, Chapter 3 for details of the structure of these preset profiles.
81183_2 S7.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-3-8 Section 7: System Setup PROFILE SETUP SPEED KTS D5775-1 Figure 3-9: Setting up CUSTOM profile 3. Press the button to display the next page of the rollover in the lower display area. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have displayed all pages, and either enabled or disabled each one. This completes the setup for the CUSTOM profile.
81183_2 S7.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 3: Setting up Data Displays 7-3-9 • HEADING (as in Figure 3-10 ). Select either MAG(netic) or TRUE. CHAP TITLES. Select either on or OFF. The page that is first displayed when you select a new chapter during Normal operation. You can set this as either TOP PAGE (the top page in the chapter) or LAST VIEWED (the page that was last displayed when the chapter was last used). KEY BEEP. Select either on or OFF. Race timers, GUN 1, GUN 2 and GUN 3.
81183_2 S7.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-3-10 Section 7: System Setup Setting remote control configuration The remote control setup pages enable you to define the remote group, the sequence within the remote group and the associated Remote Keypad(s), for an instrument. To set the remote control configuration for any Data Display: 1. Ensure the REM GROUP page is displayed (see Figure 3-11 ). This enables you to allocate the instrument as part of a remotely controlled group. 2.
81183_2 S7.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 3: Setting up Data Displays 7-3-11 5. Press the button to move to the REM LINK page (see Figure 3-13 ). This enables you to define which Remote Keypad(s) you want to use to control the instrument. If a Remote Keypad is not already allocated, nO is displayed. OPTIONS SETUP REM LINK D6087-1 Figure 3-13: Link keypad 6. At each Remote Keypad you want to use to control this instrument, press any button, to link the instrument and keypad.
81183_2 S7.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-3-12 Section 7: System Setup 3. As each page is displayed, use the or button to select the required units. You can set: • SPEED units (as in Figure 3-14 ) to either knots, kilometers per hour or miles per hour (KTS, K/H or MPH). • DISTANCE units to nautical miles, kilometers or statute miles (NM, KM or SM). • DEPTH units to feet, fathoms or meters (FT, FA or M). • WIND SPD (speed) units to knots or meters per second KTS or M/S.
81183_2 S7.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM 7-4-1 Chapter 4: Setting up Analog Instruments 4.1 Introduction This Section describes how to set up your analog Wind, Close Hauled Wind and Compass instruments. 4.2 Analog instrument setup Wind and Close Hauled Wind instruments At each Wind and Close Hauled Wind instrument, use the procedure in Figure 4-1 to: • Set wind angle response. • Set wind speed response. • Set VMG response. • Apply factory defaults (if required).
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81183_2 S7.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1:52 PM Chapter 4: Setting up Analog Instruments 7-4-3 Compass instrument The Compass instrument is set up using two stages of calibration. The first stage enables you to: • Choose which data you see on the digital display, when operating in Locked mode. Either the locked (or ‘Fixed’) bearing, or the current bearing. • Choose whether you display true or magnetic bearing data.
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81183_2 S8.book Page i Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Section 8: Autopilots Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autopilots ...................................................... 8-1-1 1.1 Applicability .......................................................................... 8-1-1 1.2 Autopilot operating modes .................................................... 8-1-1 Autopilot functions ................................................................ 8-1-2 Raymarine 150G and 400G autopilots ..............
81183_2 S8.book Page ii Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM ii Section 8: Autopilots 2.7 2.8 2.9 Using Track mode ................................................................ 8-2-13 Selecting Track mode .......................................................... 8-2-13 Exiting Track mode .............................................................. 8-2-14 Cross track error ................................................................... 8-2-14 Tidal stream compensation .................................
81183_2 S8.book Page iii Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Contents iii 4.2 4.3 Chapter 5: Controls ................................................................................. 8-4-2 Pilot Keypad .................................................................... 8-4-2 Graphic Display ............................................................... 8-4-2 Pre-commissioning ................................................................ 8-4-2 Dockside Checks ............................................
81183_2 S8.book Page iv Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM iv Section 8: Autopilots 5.4 5.5 Gybe inhibit ........................................................................... 8-5-4 Wind mode ............................................................................. 8-5-4 WindTrim response ................................................................ 8-5-5 Response level ....................................................................... 8-5-5 150G & 400G autopilot systems .....................
81183_2 S8 Chap 1.fm Page 1 Thursday, May 8, 2003 11:16 AM 8-1-1 Chapter 1: Introduction to Autopilots 1.1 Applicability You can use the ST290 Pilot Keypad, in conjunction with an ST290 instrument system, to control Raymarine autopilot systems which use T150, 150G, T400 and 400G course computers. Autopilot data is shown on specified ST290 Graphic Displays. 1.2 Autopilot operating modes The autopilot has the following modes: • Standby: the autopilot is off and you have manual control of your boat.
81183_2 S8.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-1-2 Section 8: Autopilots Autopilot functions Raymarine 150G and 400G autopilots The Raymarine 150G and 400G autopilots use the internal GyroPlus yaw sensor. This provides enhanced course keeping using AST (Advanced Steering Technology). These autopilots can be calibrated automatically using an AutoLearn feature.
81183_2 S8.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 1: Introduction to Autopilots 8-1-3 1.3 Safety information Setup requirement WARNING: Autopilots are normally calibrated to default settings intended to provide initial stable performance for most boats. However, to ensure optimum performance on your boat, you must complete the commissioning procedures in Section 8, Chapter 4 before using the autopilot.
81183_2 S8.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-1 Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 2.1 Introduction This chapter describes how to use the ST290 Pilot Keypad to control Raymarine autopilot systems which use T150, 150G, T400 and 400G Course Computers. All controls mentioned in this chapter are on the ST290 Pilot Keypad, unless otherwise stated. 2.2 Using the Pilot Keypad Keypad functions The Pilot Keypad enables you to control autopilot operation by means of button presses.
81183_2 S8.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-2 Section 8: Autopilots 2.3 Display layout General Operation Autopilot information is displayed on the ST290 Graphic Display in either single, dual- or quad-screen modes.These modes are used for general operation and configuration of the autopilot alongside other features of the ST290. You can configure these screens as part of the Graphic Display User Setup procedure (see Section 7, System Setup).
81183_2 S8.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-3 Pop-up message modes Alarm and Information messages Autopilot alarms, information and temporary setting changes are displayed using “ pop-up” style messages. These messages appear in front of the current display (single-, dual or quad-element screen) and indicate a button with an associated action. On taking an action, the display returns to the normal operating mode. .
81183_2 S8.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-4 Section 8: Autopilots 2.4 Start-up mode The autopilot always powers up in Standby mode (manual steering). 2.5 Accessing the Autopilot display page Autopilot information is displayed on ST290 Graphic Display. You can access the information using either the Graphic Display buttons or the Pilot Keypad buttons. Using an ST290 Graphic Display: 1. Press the instrument button to enter Chapter Select mode. 2.
81183_2 S8.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-5 D3560-4 Figure 2-5: Engaging the autopilot Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode) To disengage the autopilot, press STANDBY: • In Standby mode, the display shows the current compass heading. • The last locked heading is memorized and can be recalled. To return to manual steering AT ANY TIME, press STANDBY.
81183_2 S8.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-6 Section 8: Autopilots Port Starboard or or D3320-2 Figure 2-7: Changing course in AUTO mode Adjusting autopilot response You can adjust the performance of Raymarine autopilot systems by changing the response level. This is the only user adjustment you should need to make to the autopilot on a regular basis. The response level controls the relationship between the autopilot’s course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity.
81183_2 S8.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-7 When you require extra tight course keeping (e.g. for pilotage in confined and sheltered waters), use a higher response value. If you want to minimize drive activity and conserve battery power, use a lower value. Temporary changes to response Taking the above points into account, use the following procedure if you need to make temporary adjustments to the response level of 150G and 400G autopilots, as required: 1.
81183_2 S8.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-8 Section 8: Autopilots T150 & T400 autopilot systems T150 and T400 (non-GyroPlus) autopilot systems have three response level options: Level 1 - AutoSeastate on (Automatic deadband): • Autopilot gradually ignores repetitive boat movements and only reacts to true variations in course. • Provides the best compromise between power consumption and course keeping accuracy. Level 2 - AutoSeastate off (minimum deadband): • Provides tighter course keeping.
81183_2 S8.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-9 The autopilot initiates an OFF COURSE warning when the boat has been off course from the locked heading by more than the specified angle* for longer than 20 seconds. * Note: You can adjust the specified off course angle in Pilot Advanced Calibration (see Section 8, Chapter 5).
81183_2 S8.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-10 Section 8: Autopilots 2. When safely clear of the obstacle, you can either: • Reverse the previous course change (e.g. press +10 three times), or • Return to the previous locked heading (LAST HEADING) as described below.
81183_2 S8.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-11 You can also return to the last Auto heading from Standby mode by pressing AUTO for 1 second and pressing AUTO again at the LAST HEADING prompt. Using sail boat features in Auto mode Automatic tack (AutoTack) The ST290 Pilot Keypad has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the boat through a preset angle in the required direction. The default angle is 100º.
81183_2 S8.book Page 12 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-12 Section 8: Autopilots Preventing accidental gybes Note: For the gybe inhibit feature to work, the autopilot must receive suitable wind information. A gybe inhibit feature stops AutoTack maneuvers away from the wind thereby preventing accidental gybes. You can turn this feature on or off, as required: • With gybe inhibit on, you can perform an AutoTack only into the wind.
81183_2 S8.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-13 2.7 Using Track mode In Track mode, the autopilot maintains a track between waypoints created on a navigation system. The autopilot makes any course changes necessary to keep your boat on track, automatically compensating for tidal streams and leeway. Selecting Track mode WARNING: When you enter Track mode, the autopilot will bring the boat onto the track in a controlled way.
81183_2 S8.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-14 Section 8: Autopilots From auto mode, press track to enter Track mode: Then press track again to turn boat to waypoint: Waypoint at 071˚ Current heading New Waypoint Previous heading Message will "pop-up" in front of current view D5414-2 Figure 2-13: Automatic Track Acquisition Exiting Track mode To exit Track mode, either: • Press AUTO to return to Auto mode, or • Press STANDBY to steer manually in Standby mode.
81183_2 S8.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-15 Cross track error (XTE) more than 0.3 nm Waypoint 2 ute l ro ctua A ned Plan e rout Waypoint 1 Message will "pop-up" in front of current view D5415-2 Figure 2-14: Large Cross Track Error Tidal stream compensation Under most conditions, the autopilot will hold the selected track to within ±0.05 nm (300 ft) or better.
81183_2 S8.book Page 16 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-16 Section 8: Autopilots In order of preference, the autopilot uses: • Measured boat speed (speed through water) • Speed over ground (SOG), if measured boat speed is not available. • The cruise speed specified in Pilot Advanced Calibration (see Section 8, Chapter 5), if neither measured boat speed or SOG are available.
81183_2 S8.book Page 17 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-17 Man Overboard (MOB) functionality On some navigation aids a Man Overboard function exists to aid rescue of personnel. When a MOB button is activated, the position of the boat at that time is stored and sent to the autopilot as a new waypoint. The autopilot can acquire this waypoint via a waypoint advance alarm and automatically track to the MOB location.
81183_2 S8.book Page 18 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-18 Section 8: Autopilots Cancelling a dodge maneuver After you have avoided the hazard, you can cancel the dodge course change by making an equal course change in the opposite direction.
81183_2 S8.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-19 As changes in the wind angle occur, the autopilot adjusts the locked compass heading to maintain the set angle to the wind. True and apparent wind In WIND VANE mode, T150, 150G, T400 and 400G autopilots can maintain a course relative to either: • apparent wind, the autopilot maintains the apparent wind angle, or • true wind, the autopilot maintains the true wind angle.
81183_2 S8.book Page 20 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-20 Section 8: Autopilots simultaneously + D3565-4 Figure 2-17: Selecting Wind Vane mode In Wind Vane mode: • The display shows the locked heading, wind type and the wind angle. • The autopilot adjusts the boat’s heading to maintain the locked wind angle. If the autopilot will not enter Wind Vane mode, it is not receiving wind data.
81183_2 S8.book Page 21 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-21 Dodges in Wind Vane mode When the autopilot is in Wind Vane mode you still have full control from the keypad. Initiating a dodge maneuver In Wind Vane mode, you can make a dodge maneuver by using the course change buttons (-1, +1, -10 or +10) to select the desired course change. The autopilot will adjust both the locked heading and locked wind angle.
81183_2 S8.book Page 22 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-22 Section 8: Autopilots Using AutoTack in Wind Vane mode Note: If you intend using AutoTack in Wind Vane mode, ensure the wind vane has been centered accurately. When AutoTack is used in Wind Vane mode, the boat turns through the AutoTack angle and the autopilot will then trim the heading to mirror the locked wind angle from the previous tack. • • To AutoTack to port: press the -1 and -10 buttons together.
81183_2 S8.book Page 23 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 8-2-23 2.9 Adjusting the rudder gain WARNING: 1. Incorrect rudder gain values on planing craft will lead to poor steering performance and can be dangerous at high speeds. You must set the rudder gain correctly. 2. If you increase the rudder gain setting on a 150G or 400G autopilot, you must also increase the counter rudder setting.
81183_2 S8.book Page 24 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-2-24 Section 8: Autopilots If necessary, you can make a temporary change to rudder gain as follows: 1. Press the RESP button for 1 second to display the rudder gain (RUDDER GAIN) screen: 2. Press -1 or +1 to change the rudder gain. 3. Press DISP or wait for 10 seconds to return to the previous display.
81183_2 S8.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-3-1 Chapter 3: Autopilot Troubleshooting 3.1 Introduction All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of troublefree operation. They are subject to comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. This chapter provides information to identify autopilot problems, and on how to interpret autopilot alarm messages, maintain your autopilot system and obtain product support.
81183_2 S8.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-3-2 Section 8: Autopilots 3.2 Fixing faults Fault Possible cause Action Rudder bar display moves in oppo- Rudder position sensor connecsite direction to rudder. tions are connected the wrong way round. Reverse the red and green rudder position sensor connections at the course computer. Displayed compass heading does not agree with the boat’s compass. Compass not calibrated. Carry out the compass alignment and deviation procedures.
81183_2 S8.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 3: Autopilot Troubleshooting 8-3-3 Fault Possible cause Action The autopilot appears to be unstable on Northerly headings in the Northern hemisphere (or Southerly headings in the Southern hemisphere). Northerly/Southerly heading correction (AutoAdapt) is not set up. [Does not apply to 150G/400G systems.] Set up Northerly/Southerly heading correction (AutoAdapt). (see Section 8, Chapter 5).
81183_2 S8.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-3-4 Section 8: Autopilots 3.3 Autopilot alarm messages When the autopilot detects a fault or failure on the system, it will initiate an alarm message. • • Before you attempt to resolve the problem, press STANDBY to clear the alarm and return to hand steering, unless otherwise stated. In some situations, the autopilot will raise more than one alarm. When you have dealt with the first alarm, the autopilot will display the next alarm.
81183_2 S8.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 3: Autopilot Troubleshooting 8-3-5 Alarm message Cause Action NO DATA In Track mode, the autopilot is not receiving SeaTalk navigation data OR The position sensor (GPS, Decca) is receiving a low strength signal. Check the connections to the compass, wind instrument and navigator. NO PILOT The display unit is not receiving data from the course computer. Check connections and check course computer is switched on.
81183_2 S8.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-3-6 Section 8: Autopilots 3.4 Product support Raymarine products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and Authorized Service Representatives. If you encounter any difficulties with this product, please contact either your national distributor, service representative, or the Raymarine Technical Services Call Center. Refer to Section 5 of this handbook for details.
81183_2 S8.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-4-1 Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot 4.1 Introduction WARNING: All newly-installed autopilot systems MUST be commissioned. Before using a newly installed T150, 150G, T400 or 400G course computer autopilot system, you must commission the autopilot system in two stages: Dockside checks The dockside checks are carried out with the boat safely tied up, and comprise initial system checks and the adjustment of some fundamental settings.
81183_2 S8.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-4-2 Section 8: Autopilots Controls Pilot Keypad The Pilot Keypad buttons are: RESP, DISP, TRACK, -1, +1, -10, +10, STANDBY and AUTO. Graphic Display The Graphic Display buttons are: , , , and . Pre-commissioning At the ST290 Graphic Display, select the PILOTS chapter Status page. 4.2 Dockside Checks With the boat safely tied up, complete the following dockside checks: 1. Switch on. 2. Check the autopilot rudder control. 3.
81183_2 S8.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot 8-4-3 Step 2: Check the autopilot rudder control Check the rudder position sensor WARNING: Do NOT attempt to change autopilot connections with the power applied. 1. Turn the wheel manually to starboard. 2. At the PILOTS chapter Status page, check that the rudder bar moves to starboard. If the rudder bar display moves the wrong way: i. Turn off the power. ii.
81183_2 S8.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-4-4 Section 8: Autopilots iii. Reverse the motor wires connected to the course computer. iv. Switch on the power and re-check. Note: If the rudder overshoots and has to drive back or starts to hunt back and forth, increase the rudder damping level as described on page 8-4-8. Step 3: Adjusting fundamental autopilot settings Use the Pilot Advanced Calibration mode, to adjust certain fundamental autopilot parameters.
81183_2 S8.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot From/to ST290 Transducer Calibration chapter PILOT BASIC 8-4-5 PILOT SEATRIAL PILOT ADVANCED Header page To/from ST290 Data Units chapter Confirm calibration entry Seatrial cal lock Vessel type Drive type Note: The page structure of Pilot Advanced Calibration depends on which vessel type you select.
81183_2 S8.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-4-6 Section 8: Autopilots Setting the vessel type In Pilot Advanced Calibration: 1. Use the button to scroll to the VESSEL TYPE page. 2. Use the or button to select the appropriate vessel type. Options are: SAIL BOAT WORK BOAT STERN DRIVE- Planing powerboat with I/O drive (stern drive). PLANING - Planing powerboat. D5985-1 SEMI-DISPLACEMENT - Semi-displacement powerboat. DISPLACEMENT - Displacement powerboat. 3.
81183_2 S8.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot 8-4-7 Setting the rudder offset Use the RUDDER OFFSET screen to center the rudder bar display after installing the autopilot system. In Pilot Advanced Calibration: 1. Use the button to scroll to the RUDDER OFFSET page. 2. Use the wheel to manually center the rudder. 3. Use the or button to adjust the bar graph to zero. The adjustment can be made from -7° to +7° , in 1° steps. 4.
81183_2 S8.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-4-8 Section 8: Autopilots Setting the rudder damping Note: You need to adjust the rudder damping value only if the autopilot ‘hunts’ when trying to position the rudder. Increasing the rudder damping value reduces hunting. In Pilot Advanced Calibration: 1. Use the button to scroll to the RUDDER DAMPING page. 2. Use the or button to select the required value. The adjustment can be made from 1 to 9. 3.
81183_2 S8.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot 8-4-9 4.3 Seatrial Calibration When you have completed the dockside calibration, you must then complete the setup by carrying out a short sea trial, using the Pilot Seatrial Calibration mode. There are two stages in the Seatrial. 1. Compass calibration: • Setting automatic deviation correction. • Aligning the compass heading. 2.
81183_2 S8.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-4-10 Section 8: Autopilots Seatrial Calibration mode To enter Pilot Seatrial Calibration: 1. Press STANDBY to return the autopilot to Standby mode. 2. Using an ST290 Graphic Display, enter User Setup, as described in Section 7 of this handbook. Then press the button to scroll to the PILOT SEATRIAL CAL. setup chapter. Note: If you cannot access Seatrial Calibration, turn off the calibration lock in Pilot Advanced Calibration.
81183_2 S8.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot 8-4-11 Step 1: Calibrating the compass Note: This section does not apply if an NMEA compass is connected to your autopilot system. In this case, refer to the information supplied with the compass to determine the appropriate calibration routines. Magnetic materials in the vicinity of the compass, can cause significant compass errors.
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81183_2 S8.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot 8-4-13 Setting compass alignment To carry out compass alignment, enter Seatrial Calibration, then: 1. Use the button to scroll to the ALIGN HEADING page. 2.
81183_2 S8.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-4-14 Section 8: Autopilots Step 2: Adjusting autopilot settings The next stage of the seatrial is to set important parameters that affect the autopilot’s steering characteristics, i.e. rudder gain, counter rudder and rudder trim. The manner in which you adjust these depends on the type of autopilot system you are using: • 150G and 400G autopilot systems have an AutoLearn facility that automatically adjusts these parameters, to suit your boat.
81183_2 S8.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot 8-4-15 To carry out AutoLearn, enter Seatrial Calibration, then: 1. Use the button to scroll to the PILOT AUTOLEARN screen in Seatrial Calibration (Figure 4-9 ). 2. Use the or buttons to select ON. The step number increments to show progress OR AutoLearn complete To Pilot Calibration Swing Compass page D6008-1 Figure 4-9: Using AutoLearn 3.
81183_2 S8.book Page 16 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-4-16 Section 8: Autopilots 5. The screen will then show the CLEAR TO MANEUVER? message. Check that you have enough sea room to carry out the AutoLearn, and if so, press the Pilot Keypad AUTO button to start the AutoLearn process: • The boat will start the AutoLearn process. • The Graphic Display will show a learning progress screen. Progress is indicated by a number that increments as each AutoLearn step is completed.
81183_2 S8.book Page 17 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot 8-4-17 Manual set-up The T150 or T400 (non-GyroPlus) autopilot systems do not support AutoLearn. If you have one of these systems, you need to manually adjust the rudder gain, counter rudder and AutoTrim settings, based on your observations of the boat’s performance under autopilot control. Adjust these settings when motoring your boat at cruising speed.
81183_2 S8.book Page 18 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-4-18 Section 8: Autopilots • • • If the rudder gain is adjusted correctly, the 40° course change should result in a crisp turn followed by an overshoot of no more than 5° . If the rudder gain setting is too high, the 40° course change will result in a distinct overshoot of more than 5° and there may be a distinct ‘S’ in the course (see A in Figure 4-10 ). Correct this oversteer by reducing the rudder gain setting.
81183_2 S8.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot 8-4-19 Adjusting the counter rudder If you intend to use RESPONSE level 3 on a T150 or T400 (non-GyroPlus) autopilot system, you will need to adjust the COUNTER RUDDER. Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the autopilot applies to control the yaw of the boat. Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being applied. The adjustment range is from 1 to 9. To check the counter rudder setting: 1.
81183_2 S8.book Page 20 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-4-20 Section 8: Autopilots Further adjustments You may also need to adjust the RUDDER TRIM setting. Rudder trim determines how quickly the autopilot applies ‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes, caused for example, by changes in the wind load on the sails or superstructure, or an imbalance of engines. Before attempting to adjust the rudder trim setting, use your autopilot for a period of time, to gain experience.
81183_2 S8.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-5-1 Chapter 5: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 5.1 Introduction This chapter is intended primarily as reference material to provide an overall picture of the autopilot calibration settings you can adjust to best suit your operating requirements, and to give details of the autopilot factory default settings. You will have adjusted many of these settings when commissioning the system, and they should not require further adjustment.
81183_2 S8.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-5-2 Section 8: Autopilots 5.2 Accessing Pilot Calibration To carry out Pilot calibration procedures, use an ST290 Graphic Display, with PILOT CAL enabled, as follows: 1. Enter the ST290 User Setup mode (see Section 7, System Setup). 2. Use the button to move to the required Pilot setup chapter, either, PILOT BASIC CAL, PILOT SEATRIAL CAL or PILOT ADVANCED CAL. 3. Adjust the required settings.
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81183_2 S8.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-5-4 Section 8: Autopilots To configure AUTOTACK ANGLE: 1. Use the button to scroll to the AUTOTACK ANGLE page. 2. Use the or button to adjust the Auto Tack angle. The adjustment can be made from 40° to 125° , in 1° steps. To set a relative tack, press the button when the value reads 40° and the value RELATIVE will be displayed. D6090-1 3.
81183_2 S8.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 5: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 8-5-5 To configure WIND MODE: 1. Use the button to scroll to the WIND MODE page. 2. Use the or button to select true or apparent wind mode. 3. To move to the next setting press the button, or to leave the current calibration chapter and save all setting changes, press the button. D6092-1 WindTrim response Note: The WINDTRIM RESPONSE function is only active if the vessel type is set as SAIL BOAT.
81183_2 S8.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-5-6 Section 8: Autopilots To configure DEFAULT RESPONSE: 1. Use the button to scroll to the DEFAULT RESPONSE page. 2. Use the or button to select the response level. The adjustment can be made from 1 to 9 (1 to 3 for T150 & T400 systems - see below) D6094-1 3. To move to the next setting press the button, or to leave the current calibration chapter and save all setting changes, press the button.
81183_2 S8.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 5: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 8-5-7 5.4 Pilot Seatrial Calibration The Seatrial Calibration group is specifically intended for use during the initial seatrial when commissioning your autopilot. Refer to Section 8, Chapter 4, for details. You should not need to access Seatrial Calibration to adjust settings during normal autopilot operation. 5.
81183_2 S8.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-5-8 Section 8: Autopilots . From PILOT SEATRIAL CAL chapter Header page to Data Units setup chapter Confirm calibration entry SEATRIAL CAL LOCK AUTOPILOT RESET VESSEL TYPE Momentary DRIVE TYPE LATITUDE TURNING ERROR CORRECTION RUDDER OFFSET 1 second CRUISE SPEED RUDDER LIMIT WINDTRIM (SAIL BOAT ONLY) WIND MODE RUDDER GAIN To adjust values: 1. (SAIL BOAT ONLY) or to set value GYBE INHIBIT 2.
81183_2 S8.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 5: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 8-5-9 SeaTrial Calibration lock This SEATRIAL CAL LOCK screen enables you to lock and unlock access to the Seatrial Calibration screens. To configure SEATRIAL CAL LOCK: 1. Use the button to scroll to the SEATRIAL CAL LOCK page. 2. Use the or button to select: OFF - to give access to the Seatrial calibration routines. ON - to prevent access to the Seatrial calibration routines. D5984-1 3.
81183_2 S8 Chap 5.fm Page 10 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 3:49 PM 8-5-10 Section 8: Autopilots Drive type Use the DRIVE TYPE screen to set the appropriate autopilot drive type for your vessel. This should be set when commissioning the autopilot (see Section 8, Chapter 4). To configure DRIVE TYPE: 1. Use the button to scroll to the DRIVE TYPE page. 2. Use the or button to highlight the appropriate drive type. The options are: SOLENOID - for solenoid valve, spool valve or constant running pump drive systems.
81183_2 S8.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 5: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 8-5-11 Rudder limit Use the RUDDER LIMIT screen to set the limits of autopilot rudder control just inside the mechanical end stop, to avoid putting the steering system under unnecessary load. To configure RUDDER LIMIT: 1. Use the button to scroll to the RUDDER LIMIT page. 2. Use the or button to adjust the limit value. The adjustment can be made from 10° to 40° , in 1° steps 3.
81183_2 S8.book Page 12 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-5-12 Section 8: Autopilots Counter rudder Use the COUNTER RUDDER screen to set the required counter rudder value. Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the autopilot applies, to control the yaw of the boat. Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being applied. The default rudder gain is set during the initial seatrial. To adjust the counter rudder: 1. Use the button to scroll to the COUNTER RUDDER screen. 2.
81183_2 S8.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 5: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 8-5-13 Rudder trim The RUDDER TRIM setting determines the rate at which the autopilot applies ‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loads on the sails or superstructure or an imbalance of engines. The default rudder trim is set when commissioning the autopilot: • 150G and 400G autopilots will adjust the AutoTrim setting automatically during the AutoLearn (see Section 8, Chapter 4).
81183_2 S8.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-5-14 Section 8: Autopilots Response level Use the DEFAULT RESPONSE screen to set the autopilot response. The autopilot response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. Although you can make temporary changes to response during normal operation, the value you set here is the response level at power up. To configure the default response: 1.
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81183_2 S8 Chap 5.fm Page 16 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 2:39 PM 8-5-16 Section 8: Autopilots Off course warning angle Use the OFF COURSE ALARM screen to set the angle which will activate the Off Course warning. This sounds if the pilot strays off course by more than the specified angle for more than 20 seconds. To adjust the off course alarm: 1. Use the button to scroll to the OFF COURSE ALARM page. 2. Use the or button to select the required value. The adjustment can be made from 15° to 40° in 1° steps. 3.
81183_2 S8 Chap 5.fm Page 17 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 2:39 PM Chapter 5: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 8-5-17 To adjust the AutoRelease setting: 1. Use the button to scroll to the AUTO RELEASE page. 2. Use the or button to select ON or OFF. 3. To move to the next setting press the button or to leave the current calibration chapter and save all setting. changes, press the button. D5995-1 AutoTack angle Note: The autotack angle function is active only if the vessel type is set as SAIL BOAT.
81183_2 S8 Chap 5.fm Page 18 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 2:39 PM 8-5-18 Section 8: Autopilots To configure the AutoTack angle: 1. Use the button to scroll to the AUTOTACK ANGLE page. 2. Use the or button to adjust the Auto Tack angle. The adjustment can be made from 40° to 125° , in 1° steps. To set a relative tack, press the button when the value reads 40° and the value RELATIVE will be displayed. D5996-1 3.
81183_2 S8.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 5: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 8-5-19 To configure the Wind mode: 1. Use the button to scroll to the WIND MODE page. 2. Use the or button to select APPARENT WIND or TRUE WIND. 3. To move to the next setting press the button, or to leave the current calibration chapter and save all setting changes, press the button. D5997-1 WindTrim response Note: The WindTrim response function is active only if the vessel type is set as SAIL BOAT.
81183_2 S8.book Page 20 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-5-20 Section 8: Autopilots To adjust the cruise speed: 1. Use the button to scroll to the CRUISE SPEED page. 2. Use the or button to adjust the Cruise Speed. The adjustment can be made from 4 to 60 knots. 3. To move to the next setting press the button, or to leave the current calibration chapter and save all setting changes, press the button.
81183_2 S8.book Page 21 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM Chapter 5: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 8-5-21 To set the required correction: 1. Use the button to scroll to the AUTO ADAPT page. 2. Use the or button to select the required setting. The options are: • OFF - no correction. • NORTH - correction for northern hemisphere. • SOUTH - correction for southern hemisphere.
81183_2 S8.book Page 22 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:08 AM 8-5-22 Section 8: Autopilots Autopilot reset WARNING: Do NOT use this feature unless advised to do so by a Raymarine dealer. If you complete a reset you will lose ALL autopilot calibration settings. You will then need to repeat the autopilot commissioning process. Selecting an autopilot reset will reset all of the settings in Basic Calibration, Seatrial Calibration and Advanced Calibration to the factory default values. To reset the autopilot: 1.
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81183_2 S9.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:13 AM 9-1-1 Glossary AST Advanced Steering Technology. Inputs from a wide variety of sensors are used to tune autopilot operation and provide superior control of the boat in any condition. AutoLearn Autopilot self-learning calibration feature. Available on 150G and 400G autopilot systems.
81183_2 S9.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:13 AM 9-1-2 Section 9: Glossary GTO Great Circle GyroPlus An autopilot yaw sensor that measures the boat’s rate of turn. It is built into the 150G and 400G course computers, and is an option for T150 and T400 course computers. KM Kilometer(s) KM/H Kilometers per hour KTS Knots L/H Liters per hour LTR Liter(s) MPH Miles per hour NM Nautical mile(s) NMEA National Maritime Electronics Association.
81183_2 S9.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 9:13 AM Section 9: Glossary 9-1-3 TTG Time To Go TWA True Wind Angle relative to the vessel, taking into account the speed of the vessel. TWD True Wind Direction. Wind direction as a compass bearing. What the wind direction reading would be if the vessel were stationary. TWS True Wind Speed relative to the vessel, taking into account the speed of the vessel. Update rate The rate at which an instrument refreshes the displayed data.
Section 10: Index ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook
Section 10: Index 10-1-1 Index A Alarm clock setting time Data Display 2-3-10 Graphic Display 2-2-16 switching on/off Data Display 2-3-9 Graphic Display 2-2-16 Alarms chapter Data Display 2-3-12 Graphic Display 2-2-19 enabling/disabling Data Display 2-3-13 Graphic Display 2-2-20 indications 1-1-5, 2-1-4, 3-2-3 autopilot 8-3-4 setting thresholds Data Display 2-3-14 Graphic Display 2-2-20 silencing 1-1-5, 2-1-4, 3-2-4 Analog instruments Close Hauled Wind digital display 3-2-2 operation 3-2-1 to 3-2-4 pointe
10-1-2 tidal stream compensation 8-2-15 waypoint arrival/advance 8-2-16 troubleshooting 8-3-2 types 8-1-2 using the DISP button 8-2-4 Wind Vane mode 8-2-18 to 8-2-22 adjusting locked wind angle 8-2-20 AutoTack 8-2-22 dodging obstacles 8-2-21 entering 8-2-19 leaving 8-2-20 operating hints 8-2-22 wind shift warning 8-2-21 Average speed resetting Data Display 2-3-5 Graphic Display 2-2-11 B Backlighting analog instrument adjustment 3-1-2 digital instrument adjustment 2-1-8 setup Data Display 7-3-12 Graphic Dis
Section 10: Index D Data Display 2-3-1 to 2-3-15 getting started 2-3-2 selecting active display area 2-3-2 selecting chapters & pages 2-3-2 using Favorite pages 2-3-3 Data Processing Unit connecting cables 6-2-8 connecting NMEA0183, 6-2-9 connecting NMEA2000, 6-2-9 connectors 1-1-4 dimensions 6-1-7 fitting 6-2-7 introduction 1-1-4 site requirements 6-1-7 Data resolution setup Data Display 7-3-9 Graphic Display 7-2-15 Data units setup Data Display 7-3-11 Graphic Display 7-2-31 Depth chapter Data Display 2-3-
10-1-4 G Getting started Data Display 2-3-2 Graphic Display 2-2-2 Get-you-home mode 1-1-4 GPS chapter Data Display 2-3-8 Graphic Display 2-2-15 Graphic Display 2-2-1 to 2-2-21 animated graphics 2-2-6 to 2-2-8 display page formats 2-2-4 docking display 2-2-8 editing displayed information 2-2-5 Favorite pages 2-2-9 getting started 2-2-2 graphs 2-2-6 rolling road 2-2-6 selecting chapters & pages 2-2-1 menu option 2-2-2 popup option 2-2-4 setting contents of Favorite pages 2-2-9 wind shift display 2-2-7 Graphs
Section 10: Index 10-1-5 setting up Data Display 7-3-7 to 7-3-8 Graphic Display 7-2-6 to 7-2-12 Minimum depth resetting Data Display 2-3-6 Graphic Display 2-2-12 N R Navigate chapter Data Display 2-3-7 Graphic Display 2-2-14 NMEA0183 connections 6-2-9 data headers 6-2-10 NMEA2000 connections 6-2-9 parameter group numbers 6-2-11 Race timer setup Data Display 7-3-9 Graphic Display 7-2-14 RayTech data 2-1-7 Remote control introduction 1-1-5 Remote control setup Data Display 7-3-10 Graphic Display 7-2-17
10-1-6 DPU 6-1-7 EMC 6-1-6 instruments 6-1-9 Pod 6-1-8 Speed transducer 6-1-12 transducer Pod 6-1-8 Wind transducer 6-1-11 Software numbers autopilot 8-3-6 ST290 system 5-1-4 Specifications 1-1-9 to 1-1-11 Speed chapter Data Display 2-3-5 Graphic Display 2-2-11 resetting average speed Data Display 2-3-5 Graphic Display 2-2-11 resetting maximum speed Data Display 2-3-5 Graphic Display 2-2-11 resetting trip log Data Display 2-3-5 Graphic Display 2-2-11 Speed transducer calibration 7-2-25 principles 7-2-25 dim
Section 10: Index button beep Data Display 7-3-9 Graphic Display 7-2-13 chapter & page options 7-2-13 Compass instrument 7-4-3 customizing profiles Data Display 7-3-7 Graphic Display 7-2-7 data resolution Data Display 7-3-9 Graphic Display 7-2-15 data units Data Display 7-3-11 Graphic Display 7-2-31 depth transducer offset 7-2-27 display options Data Display 7-3-8 Graphic Display 7-2-12 display response Data Display 7-3-4 Graphic Display 7-2-4 display update rate Data Display 7-3-4 Graphic Display 7-2-4 ena
