User manual RAYMARINE ST8001 SMARTPILOT CONTROLLER

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] You can make a dodge maneuver by using the rotary control to select the desired course change. After you have avoided the hazard, you can cancel the dodge course change by making an equal course change in the opposite direction. 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. Waypoint arrival and advance Next target waypoint at 270° New target waypoint at 270° Target waypoint Old target waypoint Waypoint arrival Waypoint advance D5446-2P How do I get to the next waypoint in a route? When the Waypoint Advance warning sounds, the SmartPilot suspends Track mode and maintains the current boat heading. To advance to the next waypoint: 1. Check that it is safe to turn onto the new track. This will cancel the Waypoint Advance warning and turn the boat towards the next waypoint. Note: If you do not press track to accept the Waypoint Advance, the SmartPilot will maintain the current heading and continue sounding the warning. 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. Check your navigation before making the turn. What is the Waypoint Advance warning? The SmartPilot activates the Waypoint Advance warning (NEXT WPT?) in Track mode whenever the target waypoint name changes. This occurs when: · · · · you select automatic acquisition by pressing track from Auto you request waypoint advance by pressing track for 1 second in Track mode (with SeaTalk navigators only) the boat arrives at the target and the navigator accepts the next waypoint you activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function (see page 23) When the warning sounds, the SmartPilot continues on its current heading but displays: · · the bearing to the next waypoint the direction the boat will turn to take up that bearing How do I respond to a Waypoint Advance warning?To respond to a Waypoint Advance warning: · · check that it is safe to turn onto the new track, then press track to accept the waypoint advance alternatively, you can cancel the warning without accepting the waypoint advance by pressing: · auto to continue on the same heading, or · standby to return to manual control 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. However, it is still the skipper's responsibility to ensure the safety of their boat at all times through careful navigation and frequent position checks. Track mode assists precise navigation and removes the tasks of compensating for wind and tidal drift. However, you MUST still maintain an accurate log with regular plots. 2. 2 Using Wind Vane mode ­ sail boats Note: You can only select Wind Vane mode if the SmartPilot is receiving suitable SeaTalk or NMEA wind direction information. What is Wind Vane mode? When the SmartPilot is in Wind Vane mode it uses the fluxgate compass as the primary heading reference. As changes in the true or apparent wind angle occur, it adjusts the locked heading to maintain the original wind angle. Wind information To use Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot must receive wind information from one of the following sources: · · · SeaTalk wind instrument connected to the autopilot via SeaTalk NMEA wind instrument Raymarine pushpit wind vane connected via a SeaTalk interface True and apparent wind SmartPilots can maintain a course relative to either an apparent or true wind angle in Wind Vane mode The default setting is apparent wind. If required, you can change this to true wind in User Calibration (see page 24). 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. [. . . ] Subject to the limitations below, the unit will be repaired/replaced at no further cost and promptly returned to the user. In cases where the equipment has been installed by a Raymarine certified installer, (boat builder, installer dealer etc. ) i. e. installed warranty, the nearest Raymarine approved service agent should be contacted (subject to mileage & travel time restrictions) and onboard service requested. The warranty card, correctly completed and stamped by the installing agent, must be available as authorisation for onboard service. Continued . [. . . ]