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81245_1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM
Raymarine
S1000 Autopilot System
User Guide
Welcome to the S1000 Autopilot
Handbooks can be such daunting things, can't they?
Please don't worry, we have made this guide as simple as
possible.
Your guide contains an explanation on how to use your
S1000, so finding your way around will become second
nature.
If all you want to do is power up and get going, that's fine.
But if you want to know more about what your S1000 will
do for you, you'll find it here.
Document Number: 81245-1
Date: December 2004

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  • Page 1 S1000, so finding your way around will become second nature. If all you want to do is power up and get going, that’s fine. But if you want to know more about what your S1000 will do for you, you’ll find it here. Document Number: 81245-1...
  • Page 2 81245_1.fm Page 2 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM Contents S1000 System User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern? ......... 15 How do I dodge an obstacle? ..........16 3 - Setting up your S1000 How do I change the pattern direction? ......19 How do I change my boat type? .......... 20 How do I adjust the autopilot settings ........

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    81245_1.fm Page 4 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM Getting started . . . User Guide...

  • Page 5: System Components

    81245_1.fm Page 5 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM System Components The S1000 system is comprised of a Course Computer, Controller and Hydraulic Pump. Please ensure that these have been installed and commissioned using the S1000 Installation Guide. S1000 Course...

  • Page 6: The S100 Autopilot Controller

    81245_1.fm Page 6 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM The S100 Autopilot Controller NAVIGATE PORT Use in PILOT mode to power steer your boat. Press and hold for Smart Steer NAVIGATE STARBOARD Use in PILOT mode to power steer your boat. Press and hold for Smart Steer PILOT Use to activate the autopilot.

  • Page 7: How Do I Power The Unit On/Off

    81245_1.fm Page 7 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I power the unit on? POWER ON Press and hold the STANDBY button. The handset will beep, the display will read STANDBY and you’re ready to go. Power Saving Mode If you are in STANDBY mode (autopilot off), the handset will automatically turn off if no button has been pressed for 5 minutes.

  • Page 8: Using Your S1000

    81245_1.fm Page 8 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM Using your S1000 System User Guide...

  • Page 9: How Do I Use The Autopilot

    81245_1.fm Page 9 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I use the autopilot? Your autopilot can steer your boat according to one of its preset patterns. The types of patterns that are available are dependant on your boat type. Each of the patterns are explained on the following pages.

  • Page 10: How Do I Automatically Steer Straight

    81245_1.fm Page 10 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I automatically steer straight? To continue on your current heading under autopilot control, use the AUTO mode. This will steer you in a straight line ahead until commanded otherwise. AUTO mode can be used in conjunction with SMARTSTEER (see page 16) to give you remote, power-steering control of your boat.

  • Page 11: How Do I Follow A Route From My Gps

    81245_1.fm Page 11 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I follow a route from my GPS? Your autopilot can follow a route that you have previously set on your GPS or Chartplotter. Ensure that your GPS/Chartplotter is sending valid SeaTalk or NMEA 0183 data.

  • Page 12: How Do I Follow A Circle Pattern

    81245_1.fm Page 12 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I follow a circle pattern? When you select CIRCLE mode, your current position is marked as the center of the circle pattern. Your autopilot will now gently steer your boat into the circle of the selected size.

  • Page 13: How Do I Follow A Spiral Pattern

    81245_1.fm Page 13 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I follow a spiral pattern? When you select SPIRAL mode, your current position is marked as the center of the spiral. Your autopilot will now gently steer your boat into a spiral of the selected size.

  • Page 14: How Do I Follow A Zig-Zag Pattern

    81245_1.fm Page 14 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I follow a zig-zag pattern? When you enter ZIGZAG mode, the autopilot will use your current position and heading as the center line of the zig-zag. The autopilot will now gently steer your boat into the pattern starting with a turn to starboard.

  • Page 15: How Do I Follow A Cloverleaf Pattern

    81245_1.fm Page 15 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern? When you enter CLOVERLEAF mode, the autopilot will use your current position as the center point. The autopilot will then steer your boat through a series of starboard turns, repeatedly intersecting the start point.

  • Page 16: How Do I Dodge An Obstacle

    81245_1.fm Page 16 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I dodge an obstacle? Even when the autopilot is activated, you are are still able to override it. If, for example, you encounter an obstacle, or you just wish to change direction by a few degrees.
  • Page 17 81245_1.fm Page 17 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM User Guide...

  • Page 18: Setting Up Your S1000

    81245_1.fm Page 18 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM Setting up your S1000 System User Guide...

  • Page 19: How Do I Change The Pattern Direction

    81245_1.fm Page 19 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I change the pattern direction? You can change the default autopilot pattern direction. 1. Press and hold STANDBY for Pilot Setup 2 seconds to enter PILOT STANDBY SETUP mode. press and hold 2.

  • Page 20: How Do I Change My Boat Type

    81245_1.fm Page 20 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM How do I change my boat type? Your S1000 can be set to suit the type of vessel to which it is fitted. This ensures that the user interface will offer you the most relevant features.
  • Page 21 81245_1.fm Page 21 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM Setting up the autopilot - 1 Before you use the autopilot for the first time, you will need to run through the automatic configuration utility - AutoLearn. The AutoLearn process requires a significant amount of CLEAR SEA SPACE in front of your boat.
  • Page 22 81245_1.fm Page 22 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM Setting up the autopilot - 2 To continue the AutoLearn, steer straight ahead, set the speed at 8 to 15 knots. Planing boats should be off the plane. Press standby at any time to return to hand steering 1.

  • Page 23: How Do I Adjust The Autopilot Settings

    PILOT the value. save setting and return STANDBY to Pilot Setup menu press and hold S1000 Settings: Rudder Gain Counter Rudder Response Auto Trim Details of each setting are given on the following pages Autolearn will have set these to the optimum values.
  • Page 24 Boats can vary widely in their response to helm, and by adjusting the rudder gain you can change the S1000's steering characteristics. Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the S1000 applies to correct course errors – higher settings mean more rudder is applied.
  • Page 25 81245_1.fm Page 25 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM What is Counter Rudder? Counter rudder is the amount of rudder your S1000 applies to try to prevent the boat from veering off course. Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being applied. This can be set in the range 1 to 9.
  • Page 26 81245_1.fm Page 26 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM What is Response? This sets the S1000 response level setting. The response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/ drive activity. Range is from 1 to 9.

  • Page 27: Alarms And Troubleshooting

    81245_1.fm Page 27 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM Alarms and Troubleshooting User Guide...

  • Page 28: Fault Finding

    We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. If a fault occurs with your S1000, use the fault finding tables in this section to help identify the problem and provide a solution. If you cannot resolve the problem yourself, refer to the product support information.

  • Page 29: S1000 Alarm Messages

    81245_1.fm Page 29 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM S1000 Alarm messages When the S1000 detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate one of the alarm messages listed in the following table. Unless otherwise stated, you should respond to the alarm by pressing standby to clear the alarm and return to manual control, before you attempt to resolve the problem.
  • Page 30 Note: The autopilot stops adjusting the heading as soon as it loses data. NO GPS COG The S1000 autopilot is not receiving valid COG data from your GPS system. Check the connec- tions and that your GPS unit is setup to send out COG data.

  • Page 31: General Maintenance

    81245_1.fm Page 31 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM General maintenance Routine checks The S1000 computer and S100 controller do NOT contain user-serviceable parts. If you remove the main cover you will invalidate the warranty. It should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technician.
  • Page 32 Hardware and Software version numbers Use this option to display the current hardware revision and the software version numbers for the S1000 and S100. At VERSIONS, press the PILOT key to display the information. Contrast Press PILOT if you wish to change the display contrast. Then, use the left and right navigation buttons to adjust the contrast and press STANDBY to save the setting.
  • Page 33 The S100 will attempt to communicate with the S1000 and de-register. When complete, the display will read NOT REGISTERED. If the S100 cannot communicate with the S1000 then a “BASE NOT FOUND” message will be displayed. It is still possible to de-register the >...

  • Page 34: Product Support

    81245_1.fm Page 34 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM Factory Reset This option will clear all settings from the S100 and the S1000. Press and hold the PILOT key for 2 seconds to activate the reset. Note: A reset does not alter the registration status of the S100...

  • Page 35: Important Information

    81245_1.fm Page 35 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM Important Safety Information User Guide...

  • Page 36: Safety Notices

    Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat. Before installing the S1000 computer and drive unit, check that they are the correct voltage for your boat’s supply.
  • Page 37 S1000 autopilot installation guide. Your S1000 will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the boat at all times by following these basic rules: •...
  • Page 38 (RF) energy (radio waves). Exposure to radio frequency energy The S1000 and S100 are designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to RF energy set by national authorities and international health agencies These limits establish permitted levels of radio wave exposure for the general population.

  • Page 39: Intended Use

    81245_1.fm Page 39 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM Intended Use This Raymarine autopilot includes SRD products, the S100 Controller and in the S1000 autopilot, which are intended for use on leisure vessel and small work boats Declaration of Conformity Hereby Raymarine UK Ltd., declare that these SRD products (S1000 and...
  • Page 40 81245_1.fm Page 40 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:08 AM notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the handbook. ® SeaTalk is a Registered Trademark of Raymarine All other trademarks used in this document are acknowledged.

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