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- Page 1 Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company.
- Page 2 Chapter 2: Installation ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation Manual a u t o p i l o t...
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Page 4: Package Contents
ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation Manual Package Contents 1. Autopilot keypad 2. Thumb nuts (2) 3. Threaded fixing studs (2) 4. White sun cover 5. SeaTalk cable 6. Installation template 7. Operation manual 8. Warranty card 9. Operation cue card 10. Keypad installation guide... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ... 3 Chapter 2: Operation ... 4 Chapter 3: EMC and Servicing Guidelines ... 10 Chapter 4: Specification ... 12 ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation Manual 1 . 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n ..............3 2.1 Keypad Layout and Features . -
Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction
ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation Manual Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction The Autopilot keypad provides autopilot control via a simple nine- key interface. There are buttons for engaging and disengaging the pilot (auto and standby), course adjustment (-1, +1, -10 and +10), track control, response and direct entry to the autopilot display’s of a Masterview display head (disp). -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Operation
Chapter 2: Operation 2.1 Keypad Layout and Features The autopilot keypad has been designed as a control interface for Autohelm autopilot’s. The keypad consists of nine push-button keys together with operation status LED’s. The basic function of each of these keys is described in the following illustration. ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation Manual a u t o p i... -
Page 8: Basic Operating Principles And Hints
Track Track mode tells the autopilot to steer under the supervision of a radio or satellite navigation system. Therefore, the following basic guidelines should be observed before track is engaged: • Always steer your vessel to within 0.1nm of the track. -
Page 9: Track Advance/Acceptance
ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation Manual Track Advance/Acceptance If your navigation receiver is transmitting waypoint number and bearing to waypoint, a waypoint alarm will sound whenever a new target waypoint is selected. The autopilot maintains the current heading and automatic track control is suspended. Check the new bearing to waypoint, make sure that it is safe to turn, and then return to automatic track control by simply pressing the track key. -
Page 10: Additional Autopilot Features For Sailing Vessels
ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation Manual 2.3 Additional Autopilot Features for Sailing Vessels Autotack When the autopilot is in compass or windvane mode, the following key command selects autotack mode. This mode starts a tack routine so that you can tend to the sheets. Note: Your vessels rudder reference transducer must be accurately aligned as the autotack feature mirrors standing helm. -
Page 11: Keypad Illumination
In gusty conditions, always sail a few degrees off of the wind and pay frequent attention to sail trim and helm balance, using the rudder angle display on a Masterview display head. Generally speaking, performance will be improved by reefing the headsail and mainsail a little early rather than too late. -
Page 12: Important Safety Information
ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation Manual 2.6 Important Safety Information The following rules should ALWAYS be observed when passage making under autopilot control: Maintain a permanent watch and regularly check all around for other vessels and obstacles – no matter how clear the sea may appear to be, dangerous situations can develop in minutes. -
Page 13: Chapter 3: Emc And Servicing Guidelines
Chapter 3: EMC and Servicing Guidelines 3.1 Important information All Autohelm equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but good installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. -
Page 14: Check Before Going To Sea
ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation Manual 3.3 Check Before Going to Sea • Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc.. • In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences. -
Page 15: Chapter 4: Specification
Chapter 4: Specification Dimensions: Power supply: Current consumption: Operating temperature: Buzzer: Illumination: Audible alarms: ST80 Autopilot Keypad Operation Manual 110 x 68 x 17mm (4.33 x 2.67 x 0.66in) 10 to 16V DC Less than 240mA with illumination fully on, and less than 90mA at the courtesy level. - Page 17 ST80 Navigator Keypad Installation and Operation Handbook Raymarine Ltd. Anchorage Park, Portsmouth, P03 5TD, England. Telephone: (44) (0) 2392 693611 Fax: (44) (0) 2392 694642...