Raymarine D7637-1 manual Raymarine S1000 Autopilot

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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.

WARNING: Autopilot controller

If the wireless controller is your only method of operating the autopilot, ensure that an in-line power switch is fitted to the autopilot power supply as detailed in the S1000 autopilot installation guide.

Your S1000 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.

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 tidal set – the autopilot cannot.

Even when your autopilot is locked onto the desired track using a navigation aid, always maintain a log and make regular positional plots. Navigation signals can produce significant

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Contents Raymarine S1000 Autopilot Page Setting up your S1000 Contents Getting StartedUsing your S1000 Alarms and TroubleshootingImportant Information Getting started System Components Changing the Controller batteriesS100 Autopilot Controller Navigate StarboardPower saving mode How do I power the system on?Using fishing patterns Operation modesKeylock Wireless signal strengthGPS filtering Performance checkUsing your S1000 System How do I use the autopilot? Auto How do I automatically steer straight?How do I follow a route from my GPS? ModeCircle How do I follow a circle pattern?Zigzag How do I follow a zig-zag pattern?Cloverleaf How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern?How do I dodge an obstacle? Setting up You can change the default autopilot pattern direction How do I change the pattern direction?Press and hold Mode How do I change my boat type?How do I adjust the autopilot settings? Press mode until the display reads SetupWhat is Rudder Gain? What is Counter Rudder? What is Response? What is Auto Trim?User Guide Alarms and Troubleshooting S1000 Alarm messages Alarm MessageNo GPS FIX Fault finding SymptomSafety alarm Frequently-asked questionsRoutine checks General maintenanceCleaning the S1000 and S100 Dealer Maintenance Procedures To de-register a handset Factory ResetTo Register a handset Product support User Guide Important Safety Information Product installation Safety NoticesIn-line power switch Raymarine S1000 Autopilot Exposure to radio frequency energy General Care and SafetyRadio frequency energy FCC InformationDisposal Intended UseDeclaration of Conformity Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment DirectiveConnections to other equipment EMC GuidelinesHandbook Information