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Product handbooks The latest versions of all English and translated handbooks are available to download in PDF format from the website www.raymarine.com. Please check the website to ensure you have the latest handbooks.
For optimum EMC performance we recommend that accordance with the instructions in this wherever possible: guide. • Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: – At least 1 m (3 ft) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios, Important information...
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20 degrees above and below the radiating element. electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some Raymarine products, • The product is supplied from a separate battery from we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how that used for engine start.
Chapter 2: Planning the installation Chapter contents • 2.1 Handbook information on page 10 • 2.2 Installation checklist on page 11 • 2.3 Inboard autopilot system on page 11 • 2.4 SeaTalk autopilot system on page 12 • 2.5 SeaTalk autopilot system on page 14 •...
• SPX-SOL, SmartPilot course computer Mounting and connection of the ST70 Pilot Description number controller as part of the SmartPilot system. This and other Raymarine product documentation 81300 SeaTalk reference manual is available to download in PDF format from ST70 Pilot Controller — Commissioning for...
2.3 Inboard autopilot system Note: Hydraulic drive units should always use a rudder reference transducer. If in any doubt please A typical inboard autopilot will consist of the items contact Raymarine customer support. Installation includes the following activities: shown: Installation Task...
2.4 SeaTalk autopilot system The autopilot may be connected as part of a wider network of marine electronics using SeaTalk CANCEL ENTER CANCEL ENTER CANCEL ENTER CANCEL ENTER MENU MENU MENU MENU SeaT alk SeaT alk SeaTalk SeaT alk SMARTPIL OT 12 / 24 V D11944-1 1.
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4. Wind transducer 5. Autopilot course computer and drive unit. This may also supply power to the SPX backbone. 6. Speed / Depth transducers. Note: The multifunction display will require its own power connection. It cannot take its power from the SeaTalk backbone.
2.5 SeaTalk autopilot system SeaTalk • 9600 baud rate. Used for Navtex. SeaTalk is a protocol which enables compatible • 38400 baud rate. Used for AIS and other high speed The autopilot may be connected as part of a wider instruments to connect to each other and share data.
2.6 Parts supplied 2.7 Required additional Pilot controller SeaTalk SeaTalk components ● ST70+ ● (repeat controller To complete your autopilot system, you will need the only) following components in addition to the SPX core pack. ● ST8002 • Compatible autopilot controller. SMART ●...
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The following are the main categories of drive: Drive category Available types Course computer Hydraulic pumps Type 0.5 SPX–10 Type 1 SPX–10 Type 2 SPX-30 Type 3 SPX-30 Hydraulic linear Type 2 SPX-30 drives Type 3 SPX-30 Mechanical linear Type 1 SPX–10 drives Type 2...
Raymarine the correct type, supplied by Raymarine. Circuit isolation SLEEP FAULT FAULT • Ensure that any non-Raymarine cables are of the Appropriate circuit isolation is required for installations correct quality and gauge. For example, longer FLUXGATE RUDDER CLUTCH using both AC and DC current:...
Type 2 drive 12 V 0–5 m 6 mm (10 AWG) combined cable length of both connections. (0–16.4 ft) P OWER Raymarine Limit ed 5–7 m 10 mm (8 AWG) (16.4–23 ft) NMEA SLEEP FAULT FAULT 24 V 0–3 m...
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MOTOR Note: The clutch voltage may be different from that P OWER of the drive itself, for example the range of both 12 and 24 V Raymarine drives all have a 12 V clutch. Solenoid drive connection SOLENOID SOLENOID D11946-2 1.
3.6 Grounding Power supply circuit protection These grounding requirements are applicable for Raymarine Raymarine equipment with a dedicated ground terminal. The power supply must be connected using an appropriately rated and fused switch or thermal breaker. SLEEP • The ground terminal must be connected to a common...
1.14 or later. Please visit the SeaT alk • BMEA code of practice D10437-2 Raymarine website to download the latest software for your products: www.raymarine.com. 1. Helm position with SeaTalk autopilot controller • NMEA 0400 and instrument.
3.8 SeaTalk connection Important: Use correct fuse. The fuse supplying the SeaTalk system MUST be rated as per the value shown on the connector panel. The SPX course computer has 2 SeaTalk connectors NMEA S LEEP FAULT FAULT available. It is recommended that 1 of these is reserved for connection to the primary autopilot controller.
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Connection colors SeaTalk connected as a ring SeaTalk connected with its own power supply Color Description Grey 0 V (-ve) SMART SMART +12 V SeaTalk power Yellow SeaTalk data SeaTalk connection rules The SeaTalk connections into the course computer depend upon the physical system configuration. Daisy chain / separate SeaTalk spurs SeaT alk SeaT alk...
1. Multifunction display. FastHeading connection. The connection uses Green NMEA 0183 and is made between a compatible 2. Autopilot course computer. Raymarine autopilot (or FastHeading sensor) and the Yellow 3. NMEA 0183 (FastHeading and other relevant data). Blue 4. Autopilot controller.
3.11 Rudder reference 3.12 Sleep switch connection • is held in position by cable ties at each end. connection A Sleep switch disables the operation of the autopilot while retaining any power supplied to the SeaTalk and The rudder reference connects to the course computer SeaTalk bus.
4.1 Location requirements for 4.2 Installing the SPX course SPX course computers computer The installation location must take into account the Use this procedure to install the SPX course computer following requirements: as a part of your inboard autopilot system. •...
For assistance with diagnosing faults: • Refer to the troubleshooting information supplied with the product, or • contact Raymarine customer support. Note: The autopilots built-in gyro requires a few minutes to stabilize after power on. During this time the heading may appear to drift until the gyro has stabilized.
Chapter 5: Maintenance and support Chapter contents • 5.1 Service and maintenance on page 32 • 5.2 Cleaning on page 32 • 5.3 Raymarine customer support on page 32 Maintenance and support...
You can contact customer support through the 2. Wipe the unit with a clean, damp cloth. Raymarine dealers. Unauthorized repair may affect Raymarine website, telephone and email. If you are 3. If necessary, use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or a mild your warranty.
3A) — All except SPX-10 • Australia and New Zealand: • NMEA 2000 — 10 Hz C-Tick, Compliance Level Power consumption (standby) 300 mA Raymarine drive compatibility SPX-10 SeaTalk LEN (Load X 10 X 30 X SOLENOID Equivalency Number) •...
Appendix B NMEA 0183 Appendix C SeaTalk cables Course over ground (COG) and speed over ground (SOG) sentences and accessories Apparent wind angle (AWA) SPX course computers with an NMEA 0183 input/output SeaTalk cables and accessories for use with and apparent wind speed support the following sentences.
Appendix D SeaTalk accessories Description Part No Notes Description Part No Notes A06068 A06048 SeaTalk SeaTalk2 (5 pin) to SeaTalk cables and accessories for use with compatible (29.5 ft) backbone SeaTalk adaptor products. cable 0.4 m (1.3 ft) Description Part No Notes A06037 SeaTalk...