Chapter 1: Introduction; Overview - Raymarine ST600R Owner's Handbook Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview

The ST600R is a SeaTalk
designed for use as a repeater in an autopilot system, allowing
autopilot control from a secondary location, or as the control unit for
a Type 100/300 Course Computer. It can also repeat instrument
data in an extensive set of Data Pages.
There are five operating modes:
Standby: Autopilot off
Auto: Autopilot engaged and locked onto a heading
Track: Autopilot maintains a track between two waypoints
created using a navigation system
Vane: Autopilot maintains a course relative to an apparent
wind angle
Manual: Autopilot off during joystick control of steering
When the ST600R is being used to repeat instrument data, "pop-up
pilot" pages are displayed for 5 seconds whenever a change in
autopilot control is made.
The ST600R also provides the following:
• Setup and calibration options to suit each installation, giving
maximum performance with many types of boat and three
calibration menus (user, intermediate and dealer)
• Dockside rudder calibration feature that automatically determines
the characteristics of your installation, and adjusts for them, before
you set sail
• CodeLock security support
• Automatic tack facility that can be in used in Auto and Vane modes
• Automatic compass deviation correction
• Northerly/Southerly heading compensation
• Automatic heading deadband - seastate control
• Waypoint advance feature
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compatible autopilot control unit. It is
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