Introduction, Overview | Raymarine ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview

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Your Raymarine tiller pilot is a totally self-contained autopilot designed for tiller steered sailboats. The autopilot is mounted between the tiller and a single attachment point on the boat’s structure. It is designed for owner installation and is ready for use after connection to the boat’s 12 V electrical system.

Operating modes

The tiller pilot has four basic operating modes:

•Standby mode: autopilot off

•Auto mode: autopilot engaged and locked onto a heading

•Track mode: autopilot on and maintaining a track between two waypoints created on a navigation system

•WindTrim mode: autopilot on and maintaining a course relative to an apparent wind angle

SeaTalk and NMEA compatibility

The tiller pilot is SeaTalk compatible, so it can share data transmitted from other Raymarine SeaTalk instruments:

•wind information from a wind instrument can be used for wind vane steering without the need to install a separate vane

•track information, from a navigator, enables the autopilot to provide waypoint control

•boat speed from a speed instrument can provide optimum track keeping performance

•SeaTalk compatibility also allows additional fixed and hand-held autopilot control units to be easily connected at secondary steering and control positions

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Raymarine ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus manual Introduction, Overview, Operating modes, SeaTalk and Nmea compatibility

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 Overview IntroductionOperating modes SeaTalk and Nmea compatibility EMC conformance SpecificationsGeneral specifications Important Information About this handbook Safety notices Part Using Tiller Pilot Part 1 Using the Tiller Pilot Press standby Using the Tiller Pilot Disengaging the autopilot Standby mode Using Auto modeEngaging the autopilot Auto mode Changing course Dodging obstacles Automatic tack feature AutoTack Returning to the previous heading Off course alarmCancelling the off course alarm Automatic deadband control Auto Seastate Displaying navigation information pages Operating hints trim changes Gusting conditions Switching display illumination on and off 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 Waypoint arrival and advance Dodges in Track modeArrival Advance Setting waypoints Safety in Track modeConfirming position at the start of a journey Verifying computed positions Track data not received Track data errorLarge cross track error Waypoint advance Selecting WindTrim mode Using WindTrim mode Returning to the previous apparent wind angle Exiting WindTrim modeWind shift alarm Operating hints for WindTrim mode Using the Tiller Pilot General maintenance Maintenance & Fault Finding Product support Fault finding Symptomsolution Maintenance & Fault Finding Part Installing Tiller Pilot Part 2 Installing the Tiller Pilot Planning the installation Installing the Tiller Pilot Cabling guidelines EMC installation guidelines Connections to other equipment EMC suppression ferrites Measuring the critical dimensions Installing the tiller pin and mounting socket Basic installation Installing the tiller pin Installation accessoriesInstalling the mounting socket Pushrod Extensions Mounting the pushrod extension Dimension C Pushrod extension length L Identifying the correct tiller bracket Tiller brackets Cutting the cantilever rod to length Cantilever mountingMounting the tiller bracket Dimension F Cut length L Mounting the cantilever assembly Identifying the correct pedestal socket Pedestal socket mounting Dimension G Pedestal socket length L Alternative tiller pinsMounting the pedestal socket Description Size Mounting the socket Cabling and socket installation Power supply Cable length Copper area SeaTalk cabling Type Length D284 Flat moulded plugs at each end 3 ft 3 D285 Recognized Nmea data Remote control cablingNmea cabling Information Nmea 0183 data Connecting Nmea and SeaTalk Commissioning the Tiller Pilot Switch onFunctional tests Operating sense Reversing the operating sense Checking the navigation interface Track data not received Navigation error screensTrack data error Checking the SeaTalk interface Checking the wind instrument 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 Calibration menu Settings Feature Default setting Adjusted values Calibration featuresDefault calibration values Calibrating the tiller pilot Calibration Level 6 off course alarm angleCalibration Level 1 Rudder gain Calibration Level 5 cruise speed Calibration Level 9 magnetic variation Calibration Level 10 heading error correction Calibration Level 13 rudder damping Controlling access to calibrationCalibration Level 11 boat’s current latitude ST1000+ and ST2000+ Tiller drives socket template Page Nmea Index ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Owner’s Handbook Warranty Limitations Limited Warranty Certificate United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East Factory Service Centers