Raymarine ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus manual Automatic tack feature AutoTack, Dodging obstacles

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10	ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots - Owner’s Handbook

Automatic tack feature (AutoTack)

The autopilot has a built-in automatic tack facility (in Auto, Track and WindTrim modes) that turns the boat through 100°:

•to AutoTack 100° to port, press -1and -10together

•to AutoTack 100° to starboard, press +1 and +10 together

2 Using the Tiller Pilot

AutoTack - Port

Wind

AutoTack

angle

AutoTack - Starboard

Wind

AutoTack

angle

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Dodging obstacles

1.To avoid an obstacle when you boat is under autopilot control, select a course change in the appropriate direction. For example, press -10three times for a 30°dodge to port.

Obstacle

30˚ dodge	Original
to port	course

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2.When safely clear of the obstacle, you can either:

•reverse the previous course change (for example, by pressing +10 three times), or

•return to the previous heading (see below)

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Contents ST1000 Plus ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Owner’s Handbook Contents Index Adjusting Tiller Pilot SettingsCommissioning the Tiller Pilot Operating modes IntroductionOverview SeaTalk and Nmea compatibilityEMC conformance SpecificationsGeneral specifications About this handbook Important InformationSafety notices Part Using Tiller Pilot Part 1 Using the Tiller Pilot Using the Tiller Pilot Press standbyDisengaging the autopilot Standby mode Using Auto modeEngaging the autopilot Auto mode Changing course Automatic tack feature AutoTack Dodging obstaclesReturning to the previous heading Off course alarmCancelling the off course alarm Displaying navigation information pages Automatic deadband control Auto SeastateOperating hints trim changes Switching display illumination on and off Gusting conditionsAutomatic track acquisition Using Track modeSelecting Track mode Manual track acquisition Manual track acquisition at low speeds Returning to Auto from Track modeCross track error XTE Tidal stream compensation Arrival Dodges in Track modeWaypoint arrival and advance AdvanceConfirming position at the start of a journey Safety in Track modeSetting waypoints Verifying computed positionsTrack data not received Track data errorLarge cross track error Waypoint advance Using WindTrim mode Selecting WindTrim modeReturning to the previous apparent wind angle Exiting WindTrim modeWind shift alarm Operating hints for WindTrim mode Using the Tiller Pilot Maintenance & Fault Finding General maintenanceFault finding Product supportSymptomsolution Maintenance & Fault Finding Part Installing Tiller Pilot Part 2 Installing the Tiller Pilot Installing the Tiller Pilot Planning the installationEMC installation guidelines Cabling guidelinesEMC suppression ferrites Connections to other equipmentInstalling the tiller pin and mounting socket Measuring the critical dimensionsBasic installation Installing the mounting socket Installation accessoriesInstalling the tiller pin Pushrod ExtensionsDimension C Pushrod extension length L Mounting the pushrod extensionTiller brackets Identifying the correct tiller bracketCutting the cantilever rod to length Cantilever mountingMounting the tiller bracket Mounting the cantilever assembly Dimension F Cut length LPedestal socket mounting Identifying the correct pedestal socketMounting the pedestal socket Alternative tiller pinsDimension G Pedestal socket length L Description SizeCabling and socket installation Mounting the socketPower supply SeaTalk cabling Cable length Copper areaType Length D284 Flat moulded plugs at each end 3 ft 3 D285 Recognized Nmea data Remote control cablingNmea cabling Connecting Nmea and SeaTalk Information Nmea 0183 dataFunctional tests Switch onCommissioning the Tiller Pilot Operating senseChecking the navigation interface Reversing the operating senseTrack data not received Navigation error screensTrack data error Checking the wind instrument interface Checking the SeaTalk interfaceInitial sea trial Before starting the sea trial Calibrating the compassAutomatic compass deviation correction Heading alignment Autopilot operation Adjusting autopilot performanceFurther adjustments to heading alignment If this occurs the rudder gain is set correctly Commissioning the Tiller Pilot Introduction Adjusting Tiller Pilot SettingsAdjusting calibration values Settings Calibration menuFeature Default setting Adjusted values Calibration featuresDefault calibration values Calibration Level 1 Rudder gain Calibration Level 6 off course alarm angleCalibrating the tiller pilot Calibration Level 5 cruise speedCalibration Level 10 heading error correction Calibration Level 9 magnetic variationCalibration Level 13 rudder damping Controlling access to calibrationCalibration Level 11 boat’s current latitude ST1000+ and ST2000+ Tiller drives socket template Page Index NmeaST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Owner’s Handbook Limited Warranty Certificate Warranty LimitationsFactory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East