ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Owner's Handbook Document number: 81130-5 Date: June 2005 2 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots 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 2005. 1 Contents Contents.................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: Introduction .......................................................................................3 1.1 Overview ................................................................................................ 3 1.2 Specifications ......................................................................................... 4 1.3 About this handbook ............................................................................. 5 Important Information ........................................................................... 5 Product disposal ..................................................................................... 6 Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot ..........................................................................7 2.1 Overview ................................................................................................ 7 2.2 Using Auto mode ................................................................................... 8 Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode) ...................................................... 8 Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode) ............................................ 8 Changing course .................................................................................... 9 Displaying navigation information pages ............................................. 11 Automatic deadband control (Auto Seastate) ...................................... 12 Operating hints ­ trim changes ............................................................ 13 2.3 Switching display illumination on and off ............................................ 14 2.4 Using Track mode ................................................................................. 14 Selecting Track mode ........................................................................... 14 Returning to Auto from Track mode ..................................................... 17 Cross track error (XTE) .......................................................................... 17 Tidal stream compensation .................................................................. 18 Waypoint arrival and advance .............................................................. 18 Dodges in Track mode .......................................................................... 19 Safety in Track mode ............................................................................ 19 Warning messages in Track mode ........................................................ 20 2.5 Using WindTrim mode .......................................................................... 22 Selecting WindTrim mode .................................................................... 22 Exiting WindTrim mode ........................................................................ 23 Returning to the previous apparent wind angle ................................... 23 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding .........................................................25 3.1 General maintenance ........................................................................... 25 3.2 Product support ................................................................................... 26 3.3 Fault finding ......................................................................................... 26 Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot .................................................................29 4.1 Planning the installation ...................................................................... 29 4.2 Installing the tiller pin and mounting socket ......................................... 31 Measuring the critical dimensions ........................................................ 31 Basic installation .................................................................................. 33 2 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Installation accessories .........................................................................34 4.3 Cabling and socket installation .............................................................40 Mounting the socket .............................................................................41 Power supply ........................................................................................43 SeaTalk cabling .....................................................................................44 NMEA cabling ......................................................................................47 Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot ......................................................49 5.1 Functional tests ....................................................................................49 Switch on ..............................................................................................49 Operating sense ...................................................................................49 Checking the navigation interface ........................................................50 Checking the wind instrument interface ...............................................51 Checking the SeaTalk interface .............................................................52 5.2 Initial sea trial .......................................................................................53 Calibrating the compass .......................................................................53 5.3 Adjusting autopilot performance ..........................................................56 Chapter 6: Adjusting Tiller Pilot Settings .......................................................59 6.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................59 Adjusting calibration values .................................................................59 Calibration features ..............................................................................61 Default calibration values .....................................................................61 6.2 Calibrating the tiller pilot ......................................................................62 Calibration Level 1: Rudder gain ...........................................................62 Calibration Level 5: cruise speed ...........................................................62 Calibration Level 6: off course alarm angle ...........................................62 Calibration Level 9: magnetic variation ................................................63 Calibration Level 10: heading error correction ......................................63 Calibration Level 11: boat's current latitude .........................................64 Calibration Level 13: rudder damping ...................................................64 Controlling access to calibration ...........................................................64 Chapter 1: Introduction 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Overview Your Raymarine tiller pilot is a totally self-contained autopilot designed for tiller steered sailboats. The autopilot is mounted between the tiller and a single attachment point on the boat's structure. It is designed for owner installation and is ready for use after connection to the boat's 12 V electrical system. Operating modes The tiller pilot has four basic operating modes: · Standby mode: autopilot off · Auto mode: autopilot engaged and locked onto a heading · Track mode: autopilot on and maintaining a track between two waypoints created on a navigation system · WindTrim mode: autopilot on and maintaining a course relative to an apparent wind angle SeaTalk and NMEA compatibility The tiller pilot is SeaTalk compatible, so it can share data transmitted from other Raymarine SeaTalk instruments: · wind information from a wind instrument can be used for wind vane steering without the need to install a separate vane · track information, from a navigator, enables the autopilot to provide waypoint control · boat speed from a speed instrument can provide optimum track keeping performance D5 5 57 -2 4 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots · SeaTalk compatibility also allows additional fixed and hand-held autopilot control units to be easily connected at secondary steering and control positions The ST1000 Plus and ST2000 Plus tiller pilots can also be used with any navigator transmitting NMEA 0183 or NMEA 0180 data. The tiller pilot can be calibrated to suit each installation to provide maximum performance with many types of boat. 1.2 Specifications General specifications Power supply: Drive unit thrust torque: Maximum boat displacement: Drive mechanism: Helm speed (lock to lock): Current consumption: 10 V to 15 V DC ST1000 Plus: 57 kg (125 lb) ST2000 Plus: 77 kg (170 lb) ST1000 Plus: 3 000 kg (6 600 lb) ST2000 Plus: 4 500 kg (10 000 lb) ST1000 Plus: lead-screw and nut drive ST2000 Plus: re-circulating ball drive ST1000 Plus: 8 seconds ST2000 Plus: 4.5 seconds · Standby: 40 mA (90 mA with full lighting) · Auto: 0.5 A to 1.5 A depending on boat trim, helm load and sailing conditions 0°C to +70°C (32°F to 158°F) · 6 button digital keypad · Backlit LCD display of heading, locked course and navigational information · User calibration for optimum performance · WindTrim control in WindTrim mode · SeaTalk compatible · Automatic compass deviation correction · Northerly/Southerly heading compensation · Automatic heading deadband ­ seastate control · Automatic tack · Built-in navigator interface (NMEA and SeaTalk) · Waypoint advance feature Operating temperature: Main features: Chapter 1: Introduction 5 EMC conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. 1.3 About this handbook This handbook contains important information about installing, using and maintaining your new Raymarine product. To get the best from the product, please read this handbook thoroughly. Important Information Warranty To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits. Handbook information To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the handbook. 6 ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Safety notices WARNING: Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat. WARNING: Electrical safety Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical connections. WARNING: Navigation aid Although we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop. Your Raymarine autopilot 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 crew members know how to disengage the autopilot. · Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation ­ no matter how clear the sea may appear, a dangerous situation can develop rapidly. · Maintain an accurate record of the boat's position by using either a navigation aid or visual bearings. · Maintain a continuous plot of your boat's position on a current chart. Ensure that the locked autopilot heading will steer the boat clear of all obstacles. Make proper allowance for tid ...