Dodging obstacles | Raymarine ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus guide

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

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 compatibility EMC conformance SpecificationsGeneral specifications About this handbook Important Information Safety notices Part Using Tiller Pilot Part 1 Using the Tiller Pilot Using the Tiller Pilot Press standby Disengaging the autopilot Standby mode Using Auto modeEngaging the autopilot Auto mode Changing course Automatic tack feature AutoTack Dodging obstacles Returning to the previous heading Off course alarmCancelling the off course alarm Displaying navigation information pages Automatic deadband control Auto Seastate Operating hints trim changes Switching display illumination on and off Gusting conditions Automatic 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 Advance Confirming position at the start of a journey Safety in Track modeSetting waypoints Verifying computed positions Track data not received Track data errorLarge cross track error Waypoint advance Using WindTrim mode Selecting WindTrim mode Returning to the previous apparent wind angle Exiting WindTrim modeWind shift alarm Operating hints for WindTrim mode Using the Tiller Pilot Maintenance & Fault Finding General maintenance Fault finding Product support Symptomsolution Maintenance & Fault Finding Part Installing Tiller Pilot Part 2 Installing the Tiller Pilot Installing the Tiller Pilot Planning the installation EMC installation guidelines Cabling guidelines EMC suppression ferrites Connections to other equipment Installing the tiller pin and mounting socket Measuring the critical dimensions Basic installation Installing the mounting socket Installation accessoriesInstalling the tiller pin Pushrod Extensions Dimension C Pushrod extension length L Mounting the pushrod extension Tiller brackets Identifying the correct tiller bracket Cutting the cantilever rod to length Cantilever mountingMounting the tiller bracket Mounting the cantilever assembly Dimension F Cut length L Pedestal socket mounting Identifying the correct pedestal socket Mounting the pedestal socket Alternative tiller pinsDimension G Pedestal socket length L Description Size Cabling and socket installation Mounting the socket Power supply SeaTalk cabling Cable length Copper area Type 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 data Functional tests Switch onCommissioning the Tiller Pilot Operating sense Checking the navigation interface Reversing the operating sense Track data not received Navigation error screensTrack data error Checking the wind instrument interface Checking the SeaTalk interface Initial 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 menu Feature 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 speed Calibration Level 10 heading error correction Calibration Level 9 magnetic variation Calibration Level 13 rudder damping Controlling access to calibrationCalibration Level 11 boat’s current latitude ST1000+ and ST2000+ Tiller drives socket template Page Index Nmea ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Owner’s Handbook Limited Warranty Certificate Warranty Limitations Factory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East