Raymarine ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Switching display illumination on and off, Gusting conditions

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Gusting conditions

In gusting conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly, particularly if the sails are badly balanced. By improving sail balance, you can improve course keeping.

If you take the following precautions, the autopilot will be able to maintain competent control even in gale force conditions:

Do not allow the boat to heel over excessively.

Ease the mainsheet traveller to leeward to reduce heeling and weather helm.

If necessary, reef the mainsail a little early.

It is also advisable (whenever possible) to avoid sailing with the wind dead astern when there are very strong winds and large seas.

Ideally, the wind should be at least 30° away from a dead run.

In severe conditions, it may be advisable to remove the mainsail altogether and sail under headsail only.

2.3Switching display illumination on and off

You can switch the display illumination on and off when the tiller pilot is in Standby mode:

from Standby mode, press -1and +1 together to switch the illumination between on (L1) and off (L0)

to return to the previous mode either wait 10 seconds or press the appropriate mode key

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Note: The tiller pilot normally powers-up with the illumination switched on (L1).

If other SeaTalk instruments or autopilot control units are connected via SeaTalk, you can also control the tiller pilot’s illumination from these units.

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Contents ST1000 Plus ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Owner’s Handbook Contents Adjusting Tiller Pilot Settings Commissioning the Tiller PilotIndex Operating modes IntroductionOverview SeaTalk and Nmea compatibilitySpecifications General specificationsEMC conformance About this handbook Important InformationSafety notices Part Using Tiller Pilot Part 1 Using the Tiller Pilot Using the Tiller Pilot Press standbyUsing Auto mode Engaging the autopilot Auto modeDisengaging the autopilot Standby mode Changing course Automatic tack feature AutoTack Dodging obstaclesOff course alarm Cancelling the off course alarmReturning to the previous heading Displaying navigation information pages Automatic deadband control Auto SeastateOperating hints trim changes Switching display illumination on and off Gusting conditionsUsing Track mode Selecting Track modeAutomatic track acquisition Manual track acquisition Returning to Auto from Track mode Cross track error XTEManual track acquisition at low speeds 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 error Large cross track errorTrack data not received Waypoint advance Using WindTrim mode Selecting WindTrim modeExiting WindTrim mode Wind shift alarmReturning to the previous apparent wind angle 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 bracketCantilever mounting Mounting the tiller bracketCutting the cantilever rod to length 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 Remote control cabling Nmea cablingRecognized Nmea data Connecting Nmea and SeaTalk Information Nmea 0183 dataFunctional tests Switch onCommissioning the Tiller Pilot Operating senseChecking the navigation interface Reversing the operating senseNavigation error screens Track data errorTrack data not received Checking the wind instrument interface Checking the SeaTalk interfaceInitial sea trial Calibrating the compass Automatic compass deviation correctionBefore starting the sea trial Heading alignment Adjusting autopilot performance Further adjustments to heading alignmentAutopilot operation If this occurs the rudder gain is set correctly Commissioning the Tiller Pilot Adjusting Tiller Pilot Settings Adjusting calibration valuesIntroduction Settings Calibration menuCalibration features Default calibration valuesFeature Default setting Adjusted 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 variationControlling access to calibration Calibration Level 11 boat’s current latitudeCalibration Level 13 rudder damping 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