User manual RAYMARINE ST60+ COMPASS INSTRUMENT

[. . . ] ST60+ Compass Instrument Owner's Handbook Document reference: 81265-1 Date: December 2005 Raymarine, ST60+ and SeaTalk are trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited © Handbook contents copyright Raymarine UK Limited 2005 i Preface ContentsContents Important information Safety notices WARNING: Product installation & operation 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. WARNING: Navigational safety Although we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable, many factors can affect its performance. [. . . ] If a fault arises with the ST60+ Compass instrument, the following table may help to identify the probable cause and provide the most likely cure. Fault Display blank. Check SeaTalk cabling and connector security. Check for presence of large amounts of iron in the vicinity. If none present, recalibrate as detailed in Displayed heading differs Deviation present. from that shown in vessel's card compass. Chapter 4 Calibration. No transfer of information between instruments or a group of instruments (e. g. Disconnect instruments one by one, to isolate faulty instrument. 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. Chapter 2: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 9 World wide web Please visit the Customer Support area of our web site at: · www. raymarine. com As well as providing a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions section and servicing information, the web site gives e-mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and a details of the locations of Raymarine agents, worldwide. Telephone help line If you do not have access to the world wide web, please call our help line. In the USA, call: · +1 800 539 5539, extension 2444 or · +1 603 881 5200 extension 2444 In the UK, Europe the Middle East or the Far East, call: · +44 (0) 23 9271 4713 (voice) · +44 (0) 23 9266 1228 (fax) Help us to help you When requesting service, please quote the following product information: · Equipment type. To find out the software version number of your ST60+ Compass instrument: 1. During normal operation, hold down the disp and lock buttons for approximately 4 seconds, to display the software version. CAL Software version D8261-1 2. Note the software version number, then hold down the disp and true/app buttons for approximately 2 seconds, to return to normal operation. 10 ST60+Compass Instrument Owner's Handbook 11 Chapter 3: Installation This chapter describes how to install the ST60+ Compass instrument and associated Fluxgate Compass transducer. The transducer cable is connected to the rear of the instrument. For advice, or further information regarding the installation of these products, please contact the Raymarine Product Support Department or your own National Distributor. 3. 1 Planning your installation Before starting the installation, spend some time considering the best positions for both transducer and instrument, such that the Site requirements and the EMC installation guidelines are satisfied. Site requirements Transducer For optimum performance, the Fluxgate Compass transducer should be positioned as near as possible to the pitch/roll center of the vessel, as shown in the following illustration. 0. 3L to 0. 5L L X 0. 3L to 0. 5L L D4431-2 12 ST60+ Compass Instrument Owner's Handbook The Fluxgate Compass transducer must also be sited: · At least 0. 8 m (2 ft 6 in) away from the vessel's steering compass to avoid deviation in both compasses. Note: On steel vessels the Fluxgate Compass transducer can be mounted above deck. When mounted above deck, performance may be impaired due to increased motion. · To allow reasonable access for installation and servicing. · Away from any equipment or other installation which may shield the transducer or otherwise disturb the earth's magnetic field, e. g. large ferrous or magnetic items, communications equipment or cabling. · On a vertical mounting surface. Where necessary, make up a suitable nonferrous wedged packing piece to provide the necessary vertical surface. There must also be a viable route for the transducer cable to be routed to the instrument. 3 in (76 mm ) 3 in (76 mm ) Fluxgate Compass transducer dimensions D729-7 Instrument CAUTION: Keep the rear of the instrument dry Keep the rear of instrument dry. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage if water enters the instrument through the breathing hole or comes into contact with the electrical connectors. [. . . ] The display shows either: · r0 to indicate a master instrument, i. e. connected to a transducer or · r1 to indicate a repeater instrument, i. e. using data from SeaTalk. Leaving Intermediate calibration Press the disp and lock buttons for 2 seconds, to exit Intermediate calibration and return to normal operation. 4. 4 Dealer calibration Dealer calibration enables the following parameters to be set: · User calibration on/off. Dealer calibration also gives access to the Factory defaults screen. [. . . ]