User manual RAYMARINE ST30 BIDATA

Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company. TOP EDGE BLEED MASK FOR 2 COLOUR SEATALK LOGO ST 30 BIDATA Operation and Installation TOP EDGE BLEED MASK FOR 2 COLOUR SEATALK LOGO Nautech Limited, Anchorage Park, Portsmouth P03 5TD, England Telephone (0705) 693611. Fax (0705) 694642 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook Fe et Kn ots DE PT H RE E SP ED SE T E SP ED DIS PL AY BID AT A TM D681 Autohelm and SeaTalk are registered Trade Marks of Nautech Limited Autohelms policy of continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications without prior notice Copyright Nautech 1992 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook Package Contents The following items are included in the ST30 Bidata package: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ST30 Bidata instrument Fixing studs (2 off) Thumb nuts (2 off) Mounting template 1m power cable Depth transducer (through hull) with 10m cable and 1/8in spade connectors Speed transducer (through hull) with 10m cable and 1/8in spade connectors (0 to 32 knots) Instrument cover Operation and installation handbook 10. High speed paddle wheel (2 to 45 knots) 11. Daisy-chain cable 1 DEPTH SPEED DEPTH SPEED RESET 6 7 TM BIDATA 3 SeaTalk 2 SeaTalk 5 SeaTalk 11 8 TM TM 9 ST30 BIDATA Operation and Installation SeaTalk ST30 INSTRUMENT MOUNTING TEMPLATE 4 2-HOLES DRILL 5mm ( .197" ) DIA 1-HOLE DRILL 60.3mm ( 2,3/8" ) DIA 10 D680 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook 3 Contents Introduction ....................................................................... 5 Chapter 1: Control Head Installation ................................... 7 1.1 Siting ............................................................................. 7 1.2 Mounting procedure ........................................................ 8 1.3 Power supply (Stand-alone operation) ............................... 9 1.4 Power supply (SeaTalk system) ........................................ 9 1.5 Connection to adjacent ST30 instruments ....................... 10 Chapter 2: Transducer Installation .................................... 11 2.1 Connection to instrument ............................................... 11 2.2 Transducer type ........................................................... 11 Depth ........................................................................... 12 Speed .......................................................................... 12 Speed and depth .......................................................... 12 2.3 Paddlewheel replacement .............................................. 13 2.4 Installation .................................................................... 14 Speed transducer (through hull) ..................................... 14 Siting of depth transducer (Standard through hull) ........... 15 2.5 Cabling ........................................................................ 15 Chapter 3: Fault Finding ................................................... 18 Chapter 4: Maintenance ................................................... 20 4.1 Instrument .................................................................... 20 4.2 Transducer ................................................................... 20 4.3 Cabling ........................................................................ 20 4.4 Advice .......................................................................... 20 Chapter 5: Operation ....................................................... 21 5.1 Depth Key .................................................................... 21 5.2 Speed Key ................................................................... 22 5.3 Light Key ...................................................................... 24 5.4 Alarms ......................................................................... 24 Loss of signal ............................................................... 24 Chapter 6: Calibration ..................................................... 25 6.1 Depth calibration .......................................................... 25 Units selection Ð depth ................................................. 26 Shallow alarm ............................................................... 26 Deep alarm .................................................................. 27 Offset .......................................................................... 29 Exit depth calibration ..................................................... 30 Operation 4 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook Contents (cont.) 6.2 Speed calibration .......................................................... 31 Units selection Ð speed ................................................. 31 Units selection Ð log ..................................................... 32 Exit calibration .............................................................. 32 Log calibration .............................................................. 33 Enter correction factor (CF) ........................................... 34 6.3 Calibration Lock/Unlock ................................................ 35 6.4 Master/Repeater mode ................................................. 37 Chapter 7: Specification .................................................. 39 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook 5 Introduction Designed for above or below deck installation, the ST30 Bidata can be used as a stand-alone master instrument or set to repeat depth and speed information from the SeaTalk bus. The ST30 Bidata will display the following information: · Water depth · Shallow water alarm · Deep water alarm · Keel/Waterline offset · Minimum depth · Boat speed · Log · Trip · Maximum speed · Average boat speed · Illumination level Fe et Kn ots DE PT H D RE SP EE D SE T SP EE SP DI Y LA BID AT A TM D681 6 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook Chapter 1: Control Head Installation 7 Chapter 1: Control Head Installation 42mm (1.65in) 24mm (1.00in) 56mm (2.20in) TM SPEED BIDATA 110mm (4.33in) 1.1 Siting The ST30 Bidata instrument may be installed above or below deck where it is: · easily read by the helmsman (normally viewed at eye level) · protected from physical damage · at least 230mm (9in) from a compass · at least 500mm (20in) from radio receiving equipment · accessible from behind for ease of installation and cable running Notes: To prevent the build-up of moisture, the instrument breathes through the back cover. The instrument must, therefore, be mounted where the back cover is protected from direct water. The rear case is fitted with a foam gasket to form a water-tight seal between the instrument and the installation face. 88mm (3.46in) D682 DEPTH 8 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook 1.2 Mounting procedure 3 6 5 2 4 1 D682a 1 Instrument 2 Fixing studs 3 Thumb nuts 4 Sealing gasket 5 Depth transducer cable 6 Speed transducer cable 1. 2. Make sure the surface to which the instrument (1) is to be mounted is smooth and flat. Use the fitting template (supplied) to mark the centres for the two fixing holes and the instrument connector boss. Note: To allow for the fitting of protective covers, adjacent instruments must have a 6mm (1/4in) gap between them (116mm centre to centre min.). 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Drill two 5mm (0.2in) diameter holes for the fixing studs (2). Using a 60mm (2 3/8in) diameter cutter, drill a location hole for the instrument connector boss. Connect the power supply and transducer cables to the back of the instrument (1) (see relevant installation sections). Screw the two fixing studs (2) into the back cover. Install the instrument (1) and secure with the thumb nuts (3) provided. Chapter 1: Control Head Installation 9 1.3 Power supply (Stand-alone operation) Caution: The ST30 Bidata must be connected to a 12V supply only. + + SEATALK DE PT D EE + 5A + 12v Supply ­ For stand-alone operation, use the standard 1m cable supplied. 1. Connect the moulded power plug to either 'SeaTalk' connection on the rear of the instrument. Run the free end back to the vessel's distribution panel. Cut the cable to length and connect the red wire to 12V and the screen to 0V. Protect the circuit with a 5A fuse/circuit breaker. 2. 1.4 Power supply (SeaTalk system) The ST30 Bidata can be connected to an existing SeaTalk system using a Standard SeaTalk Extension or Interface Cable. Autohelm Autohelm Power Extension Cable D628 H SP + Red Screen D683 Autohelm 10 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook 1.5 Connection to adjacent ST30 Instruments The ST30 Bidata is supplied with a daisy-chain cable that allows adjacent ST30 instruments to be linked together. The daisy-chain cable supplies power to adjacent instruments and allows data to be transmitted and received via the SeaTalk bus. The daisy-chain cable plugs into one of the SeaTalk ports on the back cover. Chapter 2: Transducer Installation 11 Chapter 2: Transducer Installation 2.1 Connection to instrument The depth and speed transducers are supplied with 10m (32.5ft) of cable. These cables are fitted with female spade connectors that plug directly into the back of the ST30 Bidata instrument. + + SEATALK DE PT H + Speed 2.2 Transducer type The ST30 Bidata system is supplied (as standard) with plastic through hull transducers. These are suitable for use with Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), Steel and Aluminium hulls. Alternative transducers are available for wooden hull and transom mount installations. SP D EE + Depth D684 12 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook Depth Hull material or location Transducer GRP, Steel, Aluminium Standard through hull Wood Bronze (Z118) GRP, Steel, Aluminium Retractable depth (Z120) In hull In hull puck (Z117) Speed Hull material or location Boat speed Transducer Standard through hull Standard and high speed paddle Bronze (Z116) Transom mount with bracket (Z119) GRP, Steel, Aluminium Up to 32kts GRP, Steel, Aluminium Up to 45kts Wood Transom Up to 45kts Up to 60kts Speed and depth Hull material or location Transom Transducer Biducer (Z183) Caution: Plastic through hull transducers must not be used on vessels with wooden hulls. Note: The ST30 Speed transducers are fitted with standard paddlewheels designed for speeds up to 32 knots. For vessels that will exceed this speed, please refer to section 2.3 which contains instructions on how to fit the high speed paddlewheel (supplied). Chapter 2: Transducer Installation 13 2.3 Paddlewheel replacement If the high speed paddlewheel (supplied) is to be fitted, or the existing paddlewheel to be replaced, proceed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the retaining rings (1) and pin (6) from the speed transducer (3). Withdraw the speed transducer (3) from the through hull fitting (4). If replacing a worn paddlewheel and if the vessel is still in the water, replace the speed transducer (3) with the plug (5). Remove the pin (6) that retains the paddlewheel (7) in the speed transducer (3). This is a simple press fit into the transducer housing. Fit the high speed/replacement paddlewheel (7) to the speed transducer (3) and retain with the pin (6). Note: The paddlewheel is correctly orientated when the working (flat) surfaces of each paddle are facing forwards. 6. Assemble the speed transducer (3) to the through hull fitting (4) and secure with the retaining rings (1) and pin (2). 3 6 7 5 8 2 1 4 D587a 14 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook 2.4 Installation The depth and speed transducers are supplied with detailed installation and maintenance instructions. These instructions, together with following notes, should be read thoroughly before attempting to install the transducers. Speed transducer (through hull) For accurate speed readings, locate the speed transducer in the shaded ''clear flow' areas as shown. D587 The transducer should also be: · ahead of propellers (10% W.L. length minimum) · at least 150mm (6in) from the keel (with sailing yachts siting should be forward of the keel) · near the centreline of the vessel · clear of other through hull fittings or projections · have sufficient clearance inside the hull to allow the nut to be fitted · have 100mm (4in) clearance above the through hull fitting for withdrawal Note: The speed transducer can, if required, be shortened. However, new 1/8in spade connectors must be crimped to the shortened cable. Chapter 2: Transducer Installation 15 Siting of depth transducer (Standard through hull) The depth transducer must be vertical to within 10°, forward, aft and athwart ships. 10° Max D630 2.5 Cabling Run the transducer cable back to the instrument. Avoid fluorescent lights, engines, radio transmitting equipment and, in the case of the depth transducer, avoid the speed transducer cable. The cables should also be kept clear of the bilgeÕs and be secured at regular intervals. Note: The depth transducer cable must not be shortened. Shortening of the cable will affect the performance of the transducer. For further information, please contact Autohelm or an authorised Autohelm agent. 16 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook If any of the following transducers are to be used; · Bronze through hull depth (Z118) · In hull puck (Z117) · Retractable depth (Z120) · Bronze through hull speed (Z116) · Transom mount speed (Z119) · Bronze through hull triducer (Z093) · Transom mount Biducer (Z183) the following modification must be carried out to the transducer leads. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Using a pair of wire cutters, remove the moulded plug from the end of cable. Strip the outer cable back 38mm (1.5in) Using a pair of cable strippers, remove 10mm (3/8in) of insulation from each wire. Using a suitable crimping tool, attach a 1/8in spade connector (supplied) to each of the wires. Connect the wires to the instrument in accordance with the following table. Colour coding (cable to unit) Blue Ð red terminal Black & screen Ð white terminal Blue Ð red terminal Black & screen Ð white terminal Blue Ð red terminal Black & screen Ð white terminal Brown & white Ð cut back Green Ð green terminal Screen Ð white terminal Red Ð red terminal As above Transducer type Bronze through hull (Z118) In-hull puck (Z117) Retractable depth (Z120) Bronze through hull speed (Z116) Transom mount speed (Z119) Chapter 2: Transducer Installation 17 Transducer type Bronze through hull triducer (Z093) Colour coding (cable to unit) Brown & white Ð cut back Red Ð red speed terminal Screen Ð white speed terminal Green Ð green speed terminal Blue Ð red depth terminal Black & screen Ð white depth terminal Red Ð red speed terminal Screen Ð white speed terminal Green Ð green speed terminal Blue Ð red depth terminal Black & screen Ð white depth terminal Biducer (Z183) 18 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook Chapter 3: Fault Finding All Autohelm products are, prior to packing and shipping, subject to comprehensive test and quality assurance programmes. However, in the unlikely event that a fault does occur with the ST30 Bidata, the following table will help to identify the probable cause and provide the most likely cure. Fault Cause Action Instrument display blank No supply to instrument Check supply Check cabling and security of connectors Check circuit breaker Return ST30 Bidata for repair No speed information Transducer cable problem Transducer fouled Check transducer connections Clean paddlewheel Depth reading will return to normal once clear of disturbed water Check transducer connections Calibrate unit as described in the Log Calibration section Check cabling and security of transducer connector Check security of SeaTalk connectors Remove instruments one by one to isolate faulty unit No depth information Aereated water, boat wakes or propeller wash Transducer cable problem Speed/log information inaccurate Feet/metres display flashes continuously No exchange of information between SeaTalk instruments Unit not calibrated correctly Transducer cable or connector fault SeaTalk cabling or connector problem Chapter 3: Fault Finding 19 Fault Cause Action Failure of a group of Cabling or connector instruments in a chain problem Check the security of the connectors between functioning and non-functioning instruments Refer to Calibration lock/unlock section Unable to enter calibration Calibration locked Note: After installation, poor performance may be experienced if the surface of the depth transducer has not been 'wetted'. Wetting can take up to 24 hours under normal conditions. The transducer can be wetted prior to launch by applying a mild detergent to the external face. 20 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook Chapter 4: Maintenance 4.1 Instrument Atmospheric conditions may cause condensation to appear on the instrument window. This will not harm the instrument and can be cleared by increasing the illumination setting to level 3. Chemical and abrasive materials must not be used to clean the ST30 Bidata instrument; if the instrument is dirty, clean with a soft, damp cloth. 4.2 Transducers Refer to the Installation and Maintenance instructions supplied with the transducers. 4.3 Cabling Examine cables for chafing or damage to the outer shield and, where necessary, replace and re-secure. 4.4 Advice For advice, or further information regarding installation of this product, please contact the Autohelm Product Support Department or your own National Distributor. Chapter 5: Operation 21 Chapter 5: Operation The ST30 Bidata is set in the factory to: · display depth in feet · display speed in knots · operate with the depth alarms switched off · operate in Master mode These settings can be changed in calibration (section 6.1). When the ST30 Bidata is switched on, depth information (upper display) and speed information (lower display) is shown in the units set up in calibration. DEPTH SPEED Metres Knots D710 Note: The trend arrows (v) decreasing (w) increasing, shown in the above display, indicate whether the trend is towards deep or shallow water. 5.1 Depth Key Each press of Depth cycles the following menu: · Shallow alarm DEPTH SPEED Shallow Metres Knots D710 22 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook · Deep alarm DEPTH SPEED Deep Metres Knots D710 · Minimum depth DEPTH SPEED Min Metres Knots D710 · Offset Keel/Waterline Offset DEPTH SPEED Metres Knots D710 A further press of Depth will return the unit to current Depth. The above menu will automatically return to current Depth after 8 seconds if there are no further key commands. 5.2 Speed Key Each press of Speed cycles the following menu: · Trip Distance DEPTH SPEED Trip Metres Nm D710 Chapter 5: Operation 23 · Log DEPTH SPEED Log Metres Nm D710 · Maximum Speed DEPTH SPEED Metres Maximum Knots D710 · Average Speed DEPTH Average Metres Knots D710 SPEED A further press of Speed will return the unit to current boat speed. Note: Log distances over 999nm or miles are displayed in thousands, hundreds and tens (e.g., 1th 510nm). 24 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook 5.3 Light Key Cycles the level of instrument illumination. There are 3 levels with level 3 the brightest. DEPTH SPEED Metres DEPTH SPEED RESET TM BIDATA The display returns to current speed after 8 seconds or when speed key is pressed. Note: When the ST30 Bidata is used in a SeaTalk system, illumination may be adjusted from any instrument. D719 5.4 Alarms The ST30 Bidata is equipped with visual and audible shallow water and deep water alarms. Both of these alarms are set in calibration (see section 6.1). Any button press will silence the 'Shallow' alarm. However, the 'Shallow' indicator will continue to flash until the depth exceeds the alarm value. The 'Deep' alarm sounds when the 'Deep' setting is crossed either when going from shallow to deep or deep to shallow waters. Any button press will silence the alarm. Loss of signal The 'feet or metres' legend flashes whenever the depth signal is lost. DEPTH SPEED Metres Knots D720 Chapter 6: Calibration 25 Chapter 6: Calibration 6.1 Depth calibration The ST30 Bidata can be programmed to display depth information in feet or metres, set alarms for shallow and deep water and allow for keel or waterline offsets. To select the calibration menu, press and hold seconds the display will show CAL. and Depth. After 2 DEPTH SPEED DEPTH SPEED RESET TM BIDATA Each press of Depth will cycle the unit through the depth calibration menu. D685 26 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook Units selection ­ depth 1. Cycle Depth until the display shows feet or metres. DEPTH SPEED Feet DEPTH SPEED RESET TM BIDATA D686 2. Select feet or metres, as required, using Reset. DEPTH SPEED Metres DEPTH SPEED RESET TM BIDATA D687 Shallow alarm 1. Cycle Depth until the 'Shallow' alarm is displayed. DEPTH SPEED Shallow Metres DEPTH SPEED RESET TM BIDATA D688 Chapter 6: Calibration 27 2. Press Reset or to set the required depth. DEPTH SPEED Shallow Metres DEPTH SPEED RESET D688a TM BIDATA 3. The Shallow Alarm is enabled by pressing Speed. When the alarm is on the 'Alarm' legend is displayed. DEPTH Alarm SPEED Shallow Metres DEPTH SPEED RESET TM BIDATA D689 Deep alarm 1. Cycle Depth until 'Deep' alarm is displayed. DEPTH SPEED Deep Metres DEPTH SPEED RESET TM BIDATA D690 28 ST30 Bidata Operation and Installation Handbook 2. Press Reset or to set the required depth. DEPTH SPEED Deep Metres DEPTH