ST8001 Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Document number: 81217-1 Date: July 2003
ii ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine, AST (Advanced Steering Technology), AutoAdapt, AutoLearn, AutoRelease, AutoSeastate, AutoTack, AutoTrim, FastTrim, GyroPlus, RayGyro, RayPilot and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd. 2003.
Important Information iii Important Information About the documentation provided Welcome to Raymarine SmartPilot. The autopilot system that will steer your boat to a heading automatically, accurately, reliably and comfortably. SmartPilot documentation is arranged so that you can install, commission and quickly use your SmartPilot, keeping to hand only the information necessary.
iv ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Your Raymarine SmartPilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the boat at all times by following these basic rules: • • • • • • Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, to take manual control in an emergency. Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot.
Contents v Contents Important Information ....................................................................................... iii About the documentation provided .........................................................iii Warranty ..................................................................................................iii Safety notices ...........................................................................................iii EMC Conformance .............................................
vi ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide What is a Wind Shift warning? ....................................................... 20 Operating hints for Wind Vane mode ............................................. 21 2.3 How do I display boat data? ............................................................ 21 Can I display Waypoint names? ..................................................... 22 Warning messages .......................................................................... 23 2.
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 1 Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 1.1 Introduction 1 36- D63 The SmartPilot controller is a SeaTalk® compatible autopilot control unit. It is designed as the main controller for the SmartPilot system. The SmartPilot controller operates in the following modes: • • • • Standby: SmartPilot off.
2 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide SmartPilot Functions The functions provided with your SmartPilot system depend on whether the SmartPilot computer contains an internal GyroPlus yaw sensor : S1G, S2G and S3G systems (with GyroPlus) Non-G systems (without GyroPlus) Internal GyroPlus yaw sensor provides enhanced course keeping using AST (Advanced Steering Technology) Full basic functionality: uses Raymarine steering algorithm without AST Steering to true and apparent wind in Wind Vane mod
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 3 1.2 Using the control unit Start-up mode The SmartPilot always powers up in Standby mode with the display showing the boat’s current compass heading. Note: You can press standby at any time to return to manual steering. Keypad functions The SmartPilot is controlled using simple push-button and rotary control operations, all of which are confirmed with a short beep. In addition to the main single-key functions, there are several dual key operations.
4 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide What does the display tell me? The SmartPilot display screen provides the following information: Autopilot mode indicators GyroPlus indicator (appears if a yaw sensor is connected to the autopilot) Variable text area (up to 9 characters) Distance units: • no units = kilometres • nm = nautical miles • SM = statute miles Heading indicators Port and Starboard direction-to-steer indicators Calibration mode indicator (displayed on calibration pages) Rudder posi
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 5 1.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat How do I automatically steer to a heading? 1. Steady the boat on the required heading. 2. Press auto The SmartPilot is now in AUTO mode and will steer to the chosen heading, shown on the display. This mode is often known as “point-and-shoot”. D5515-2 CAUTION: Automatic course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is NOT a substitute for good seamanship. ALWAYS maintain a permanent watch by the helm.
6 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide How do I change course in Auto mode? In Auto mode, use the rotary control change the locked heading. For example: turn the rotary control anti-clockwise for a course change to port. Port Starboard D6338-1 Can I dodge an obstacle and then resume course? To avoid an obstacle when your boat is under autopilot control, you can dodge the obstacle and then resume your previous course. Obstacle Original course Dodge D6339-1 1.
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 7 Can I use the SmartPilot to power-steer my boat? The SmartPilot has an inbuilt Power Steer feature. This gives you direct control of the rudder via the rotary control, in place of the helm. This offers huge benefits over conventional steering. You can set the rudder at a particular angle and the autopilot drive system will keep the rudder at that angle until commanded otherwise. How do I activate power steering? To activate Power Steer mode: 1.
8 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide 1.4 How do I adjust the performance of my SmartPilot? The principal method of adjusting the performance of SmartPilot systems is by changing the response level. This is the only user adjustment you should need to make to your SmartPilot on a regular basis. The response level controls the relationship between the SmartPilot’s course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. When you turn on your SmartPilot it will always be at the default level.
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 9 Decrease response Increase response D5453-2 Note: The RESPONSE screen is set as a default data page (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide) so you can also access it by pressing disp and then scrolling through the data pages. 2. Press the up or down arrow keysto change the response level. 3. Press disp or wait for 5 seconds to return to the previous display.
10 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Note: You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is powered off. You can make permanent adjustments in User Calibration (see page 23). Off Course warning = deviation to port = deviation to starboard D4229-3 The SmartPilot warns you when you have been off course from the locked heading for longer than 20 seconds. It shows whether the deviation is to port or starboard. Note: The default off course angle is set at 20º.
Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 11 1 second D5517-2 3. The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a key for 10 seconds: • if you press another mode key within 10 seconds you will select the mode assigned to that key (for example: auto selects Auto mode, standby selects Standby mode) Notes: (1) You can also adjust the lighting level from any other SeaTalk instrument or control unit. (2) When you switch off the unit you lose any changes you have made to the lighting level.
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Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 13 Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 2.1 How do I follow a route set on a Chartplotter? By using TRACK mode, the SmartPilot can maintain a route between waypoints created on a navigation system. It makes any course changes necessary to keep your boat on course, automatically compensating for tidal streams and leeway. Track mode is only available if you have connected the SmartPilot to a suitable navigation system providing SeaTalk or NMEA information.
14 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Automatic track acquisition Waypoint at 270˚ Waypoint at 270˚ Current heading From auto mode, press track to enter Track mode . . . . . . then press track again to turn boat to waypoint. D5445-2P Previous heading How do I leave Track mode? You can leave Track mode at any time by: • • pressing auto to return to Auto mode pressing standby to steer manually in Standby mode What is Cross track error? Cross track error (XTE) more than 0.
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 15 from the navigation equipment, and displays the XTE in nautical miles (nm), statute miles (SM) or kilometres (km). If the cross track error is greater than 0.3 nm, the SmartPilot will sound the Large Cross Track Error warning and show whether you are to the port (Pt) or starboard (Stb) of the planned track. Tidal stream compensation Under most conditions, the SmartPilot will hold the selected track to within ±0.05 nm (300 ft) or better.
16 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide What happens when I arrive at a waypoint? As the boat arrives at the target waypoint the chartplotter will select the next target waypoint and transmit this to the SmartPilot. It will then detect the new target waypoint name, sound a Waypoint Advance warning and display the Waypoint Advance (NEXT WPT) screen. This shows the new bearing to the next waypoint and the direction the boat will turn to acquire the new track.
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 17 How do I skip a waypoint? (SeaTalk chartplotters) If you want to advance to the next waypoint before you have arrived at the target waypoint, you can skip a waypoint by pressing track for 1 second. The display will then show the Waypoint Advance screen for the next waypoint. Check it is safe to turn, then press track to turn the boat towards the next waypoint. WARNING: Skipping a waypoint will take you straight to the next waypoint.
18 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide What happens when I get to the end of the route? The SmartPilot displays the ROUTE COMPLETED warning when you have reached the last waypoint on a route in Track mode. • • press auto to continue on the same heading or press standby to return to manual control Safety in Track mode CAUTION: Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex navigational situations.
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 19 WindTrim In Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot uses WindTrim to eliminate the effects of turbulence and short term wind variations. This provides smooth and precise performance with minimal power consumption. You can adjust the wind response (WindTrim) level in User Calibration (see page 24) to control how quickly the SmartPilot responds to changes in the wind direction. Higher wind trim settings will result in a pilot that is more responsive to wind changes.
20 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide How do I adjust the locked wind angle You can adjust the locked wind angle by using the rotary control to change course.
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 21 AutoTack - Port AutoTack - Starboard Wind Wind AutoTack angle AutoTack angle D5399-2 Operating hints for Wind Vane mode • • • • Always trim your sails carefully to minimize the amount of standing helm. Reef the headsail and mainsail a little early rather than too late. In Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot will react to long-term wind shifts, but will not correct for short-term changes such as gusts.
22 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide (3) Most data pages show repeated data so you cannot adjust them: the exceptions are the RESPONSE and RUDDER GAIN data pages, which you can adjust using the up/down arrow keys Default data pages Data page 4 Data page 1 Autopilot mode Press for 1 sec to return to previous data page Data page 3 Data page 2 D5456-2 Can I display Waypoint names? If the waypoints have been given names, the ST8001 will display them on the Cross Track Error (XTE), Bearing To
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 23 Warning messages Shallow warning (SHALLOW) The SmartPilot shows the Shallow warning if it receives a shallow depth message from an instrument on the SeaTalk system. Press standby or disp to cancel the warning. Man Overboard warning (MOB) The SmartPilot activates the Man Overboard warning if it receives a man overboard (MOB) message from another instrument on the SeaTalk system. It displays the text MOB instead of the waypoint number for the XTE, DTW and BTW data pages.
24 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide User Calibration pages AutoTack angle (SAILBOAT only) This calibration setting has no effect on ST8001 systems Gybe inhibit (SAILBOAT only) This calibration setting has no effect on ST8001 systems Wind selection (SAILBOAT only) This screen determines whether the boat steers to apparent or true wind in Wind Vane mode.
Chapter 2: Advanced Operation 25 S1G, S2G and S3G systems Screen Text Options RESPONSE Range = 1 to 9 levels 9 to 7 gives the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity (and power consumption). This can lead to a rough passage in open waters as the SmartPilot may ‘fight’ the sea. levels 6to 4 should give good course keeping with crisp, well controlled turns under normal operating conditions levels 3 to 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity.
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Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 27 Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. This chapter provides information about identifying problems, interpreting alarm messages, maintaining your SmartPilot and obtaining product support.
28 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION The SmartPilot appears to be Northerly/Southerly heading correction (AutoAdapt) is unstable on Northerly headings not set up (see SmartPilot Commissioning Guide). [Does in the Northern hemisphere (or not apply to S1G, S2G and S3G systems.
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance 29 ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION DRIVE STOPPED The autopilot is unable to turn the rudder (this occurs if the weather load on helm is too high, or if the rudder position sensor has passed beyond the preset rudder limits or rudder end-stops). Check drive and rudder position sensor. LOW BATTERY Supply voltage has dropped below acceptable limits.
30 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide 3.2 General maintenance Routine checks CAUTION: The SmartPilot computer and controller do not contain any user serviceable parts. It should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technician. The SmartPilot computer does NOT contain user-serviceable parts. If you remove the main cover you will invalidate the warranty. The controller is also a sealed unit.
Chapter 3: Fault Finding & Maintenance • 31 In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action, or momentarily may result in faulty operation. Product support Raymarine products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and Authorized Service Representatives.
32 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Software Information 4 seconds 1 second Control unit software version Time autopilot used in Auto 1 second Course computer software version 1 second D5494-2 Product details table For future reference, you may want to use this table to record serial and software information for your SmartPilot: Serial Number Software Version SmartPilot Controller SmartPilot Computer Hours Used hours
Specifications 33 Specifications ST8001 control unit Nominal supply voltage: 12 V DC via SeaTalk Operating voltage range: 10 V to 15 V DC Current consumption (in Standby mode) 50 mA (less than 120 mA with full lighting) Operating temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F) Water protection: waterproof to CFR46 Overall dimensions: width height depth 175 mm (6.9 in) 115 mm (4.53 in) 41 mm (1.
34 ST8001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide Glossary Term Meaning AST Advanced Steering Technology (AST) is Raymarine’s unique advanced steering algorithm. It uses inputs from a wide variety of sensors to tune the autopilot’s operation to provide superior control of the boat in any condition. AutoLearn Self-learning calibration feature available on S1G, S2G and S3G autopilot systems.
Glossary 35 Term Meaning response The autopilot response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. rudder gain Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the autopilot will apply to correct course errors. The higher the setting the more rudder will be applied. SeaTalk SeaTalk is Raymarine’s proprietary communication system. It links the products to provide a single, integrated system sharing power and data.
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Index 37 Index A Alarms 28 AUTO RELEASE 28 CURRENT LIMIT 28 DRIVE STOPPED 29 LARGE XTE 14 LOW BATT 29 LRN FAIL 29 MOB 23 MOT POW SWAPPED 29 NEXT WPT 17 NO DATA 29 NO PILOT 29 OFF COURSE 10 RG FAIL 29 SEATALK FAIL 1 or 2 29 SEATALK/STLK FAIL 29 SHALLOW 23 WINDSHIFT 20 Auto mode 5 AutoTack 10 Changing course 6 Dodging obstacles 6 Off course warning 10 AutoRelease Alarm 28 AutoTack 10, 24 C Contrast 11 Controller Specifications 33 Course changes 6 Cross track error Explanation 14 LARGE XTE warning 14 Curren
38 Rotary Control 3 Route completed 18 S Safety notices iii Track mode 18 Sailboats AutoTack 10 Preventing gybes 10 SeaTalk SeaTalk fail 1 or 2 29 SeaTalk fail alarm 29 Service 31 Settings AutoTack 24 Gybe inhibit 24 Response level 24 User calibration 23 Wind type 24 Shallow alarm 23 SmartPilot Disengaging 5 Engaging 5 Functions 2, 33 Specifications 33 Standby Mode 5 T Technical support 31 Track mode 13 Cross track error 14 Next waypoint 17 Route completed 18 Safety 18 Tidal compensation 15 Waypoint names
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