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- Page 1 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Document Number: 87057-1 Date: October 2005...
- Page 2 SeaTalk and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. NMEA® is a Registered Trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association Verado® is a Registered Trademark of Mercury Marine All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Important Information
Important information About the documentation provided Welcome to Raymarine SmartPilot Verado. The autopilot system that will steer your boat to a heading automatically, accurately, reliably and comfortably. SmartPilot documentation is arranged so that you can install, commission and quickly use your SmartPilot, keeping to hand only the information necessary. -
Page 4: Safety Notices
As correct performance of the boat’s steering is critical for safety, we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that an Authorized Raymarine Service Representative fits this product. You will only receive full warranty benefits if you can show that an Authorized Raymarine Service Representative has installed or commissioned this product. -
Page 5: Emc Guidelines
EMC guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. -
Page 6: Waste Electrical And Electronic (Weee) Directive
Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine. Connection to other equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit. -
Page 7: Handbook Information
To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice. - Page 8 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Contents Important information ...i About the documentation provided ... i Safety notices ... ii EMC guidelines ... iii Waste Electrical and Electronic (WEEE) Directive ... iv Handbook information ... v Welcome ...1 Introduction ... 1 Installation ...3... - Page 10 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide...
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Page 11: Welcome
Congratulations on having bought a Raymarine SmartPilot Verado. This product is designed to be installed on boats with a single helm, fitted with one or two Mercury Verado outboard engines. This system provides automatic control of your boat’s steering system. - Page 12 What's in the box Course computer SmartPilot controller Sun Cover Fluxgate compass Type 1 Pump SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide SeaTalk Cable 1' (0.3 m) SeaTalk Cable 30' (9 m) Gasket Hydraulic hose (x 2) 3' (915 mm) Sealing washer (x3)
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Page 13: Installation
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Installation In order to make the installation as trouble free as possible, we recommend you spend adequate time planning the best locations for your SmartPilot components. This is particularly important when considering the position of the Type 1 pump, as hydraulic hoses are supplied in fixed lengths, so there are some limitations on the positioning of the pump with respect to the boat’s helm. -
Page 14: Install The Course Computer
The Type 1 pump cable may be extended if required, see Location Do not fit near fuel tanks or in any other area where fuel vapor is likely. SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide page 15 10˚ 10˚... - Page 15 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Drilling Check Check Mounting i m u m i n...
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Page 16: Install The Smartpilot Controller
Install the SmartPilot controller Location Check Check Min 0.8m (2ft 6in) Check SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide... - Page 17 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Controller template Control Unit: Surface mount template Drill 5 mm (3/16 in) diameter hole Machine hole 90 mm (3.55 in) diameter Remove shaded areas only Drill 5 mm (3/16 in) diameter hole Sun cover...
- Page 18 Drilling Step 1 Step 2 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide n t r r f a i t : p l a c h i R e m ( 3 . d i a o v e t e r...
- Page 19 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Sealing Step 3 Step 4 Sticky side Mounting SeaTalk cable 1' (0.3 m) Step 5 to optional SeaTalk instrument SeaTalk cable 30' (9 m) to Course computer 1/8" Spade connectors to optional NMEA instrument...
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Page 20: Install The Fluxgate Compass
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Install the fluxgate compass The fluxgate compass is supplied with a 26’ (8m) cable. Before mounting the compass, ensure that you have sufficient cable to reach the course computer. The compass must be mounted with the cable vertically downward. - Page 21 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Drilling Mounting Cable at bottom...
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Page 22: Mount The Type 1 Pump
No sharp bends, kinks or chafing of tube. Mount pump either horizontally or with connector end up. SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Location of the pump using the supplied hoses. Type 1 pump Install in a dry location. - Page 23 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Pump drilling template Type 1 pump: Front Remove shaded areas only Clearance hole Clearance hole Drill 6.5 mm (17/64 in) Drill 6.5 mm (17/64 in) 89 mm (3 1/2 in)
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Page 25: Wiring The Course Computer
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Wiring the course computer Removing and replacing the cover To open PULL Computer connections Fluxgate compass inputs To close SeaTalk fuse Power fuse (2 A) SEATALK POWER IN SeaTalk inputs/outputs NMEA 0183 input/ouput Note: Spare fuses located... - Page 26 Note: Use this method of connecting the not have an RF grounding plate. When using this method, connect directly to the battery terminal. Do NOT connect to any other point. SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Course computer SEATALK POWER IN...
- Page 27 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Connecting power & steering pump Black 12 V Power supply Note: Power cable and fuse/breaker not supplied. Select cable gauge according to maximum current rating of the fuse/breaker and length of cable required. Course computer...
- Page 28 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Fluxgate compass & controller Course computer Yellow Yellow Blue Screen Yellow Screen Green Blue Screen Screen Green Screen Yellow FLUXGATE RATE GYRO RUDDER NMEA SeaTalk SeaTalk CLUTCH (not required) (optional) (optional) (not required) (not applicable)
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Page 29: Smartpilot Computer Nmea Inputs/Outputs
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide NMEA equipment (optional) SmartPilot computer terminals Screen NMEA NMEA Other radar Instrument SmartPilot computer NMEA inputs/outputs Do NOT connect more than one piece of equipment to each SmartPilot computer NMEA input. Note: NMEA connectivity overview The S1G has a single NMEA input/output to receive and transmit information from NMEA equipment. - Page 30 * Note: The computer will only transmit these items if it has received the appropriate data. S1G systems provide fast heading (HDM) output at 5 Hz 0.1º resolution Note: SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Information extracted course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG), lati- tude/longitude, variation...
- Page 31 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Securing the cables Course computer...
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Page 32: Connect The Hydraulic Lines
Wear protective nitrile gloves when working with hydraulic fluid. 7. Locate the ‘T’ port Mercury return hose at the back of the Verado helm (leads to the reser- voir on the hydraulic pump module). Identify a suitable location along its length to install the barbed Tee fitting. - Page 33 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide 11. Connect the 1’ (315 mm) high pressure hose from the Tee fitting to ‘L’ on the back of the Verado helm. 12. Remove the Mercury ‘R’ hose and attach to the Tee fitting on the hose from ‘B’ on the Type 1 pump.
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Page 34: Commissioning
• the vessel type is not selected • the compass is not calibrated These will be calibrated later in this chapter 3. Check that the STANDBY screen displays a live compass heading. SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide page 25 page 26 page 28... - Page 35 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Controller display Check the SeaTalk and NMEA connections SeaTalk connections If you have connected the SmartPilot controller to other SeaTalk instruments or controllers, check the links as follows: 1. Select display lighting level 3 (LAMP 3) on one of the other SeaTalk instruments or control- lers.
- Page 36 Some of these settings will be checked later in this procedure and the remainder should not require any adjustment. Use this calibration setting to select Vessel Type STERN DRV for Mercury Verado outboards: 1. Use the disp key to scroll through the Dealer Calibration pages until the display shows either DISPLACE, SEMI DIPLACE, PLANING,STERN DRV, WORK BOAT, SAIL BOAT.
- Page 37 SmartPilot systems are designed to operate with a range of steering drives. Use this calibration setting to select Drive Type 4 for Mercury Verado outboards. 1. With the SmartPilot still in Dealer Calibration, use the disp key to scroll through the cali- bration pages until you reach the DRIVE TYP page.
- Page 38 With the port lines at maximum pressure, check the port lines for leaks, paying particular attention to the joints. Repeat steps 1 & 2 with the wheel to starboard. SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide see page 55 ) and follow the manufacturers...
- Page 39 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Check the autopilot steering sense Manually center the engine(s), then press the auto key so the SmartPilot is in Auto mode. Check that the display shows AUTO. CAUTION: Be ready to press standby if the outboard moves hard over.
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Page 40: Seatrial Calibration
The deviation correction procedure (commonly called “swinging the compass”) involves turning your boat in slow circles so the SmartPilot can determine the deviation and calculate any correction required. You must carry out this procedure in calm conditions and preferably on flat water. SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide... - Page 41 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Automatic compass deviation correction 1. With the SmartPilot controller pilot in STANDBY mode, enter Seatrial Calibration mode: • press and hold standby for two seconds to enter Calibration mode • when you see the DISPLAY CAL screen, press disp until you see the SEATRIAL CAL screen •...
- Page 42 4. Use -1, +1, -10 and +10 keys to adjust the displayed heading until it matches boat’s steering compass or a known transit bearing. 5. Press and hold standby for 2 seconds to exit Seatrial Calibration and save the new com- pass settings. SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide...
- Page 43 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Align the autopilot heading Coarse adjustment: If COG is available from GPS, press COG value, then fine tune manually (see below). Fine adjustment: If COG is not available (or after setting heading to COG),...
- Page 44 The next stage of the seatrial is to set key parameters that affect the SmartPilot’s steering characteristics. • using AutoLearn: S1G Verado systems use AutoLearn – a self-learning calibration fea- ture that automatically adjusts rudder gain, counter rudder and AutoTrim to suit your boat...
- Page 45 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide • the boat will start a series of zig-zag turns and the display will show LEARNING with a number to indicate the current AutoLearn stage • this number will increase as AutoLearn progresses • typically, the AutoLearn will be complete within 7 to 27 steps (depending on boat characteristics and sea conditions) If you need to cancel the AutoLearn, press the standby or disp key.
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Page 46: Smartpilot Settings
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide SmartPilot settings This chapter explains all the calibration settings you can adjust on the SmartPilot S1G course computer. You will have adjusted many of these settings when commissioning the system, and they should not require further adjustment. -
Page 47: Accessing The Calibration Modes
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Accessing the calibration modes Calibration modes Accessing Calibration Modes 2 seconds Calibration Modes You can only access the calibration modes from Standby: 1. With the SmartPilot in Standby mode, press and hold the standby key for 2 seconds. The display will change to show DISPLAY CAL. -
Page 48: Display Calibration Screens
Rudder position bar. It uses the bar graph to show the true rud- der angle. Requires rudder position sensor for accurate rudder information. The Verado system does not require a rudder position sensor. Rudder position is sensed electronically and indicated on the controller display only when the controller is in Auto mode. - Page 49 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Options HDG MAG HDG TRUE Data pages ST6002 display controllers have 7 user-configurable pages, ST7001 and ST8001 have 15. The following screens allow you to modify the settings for the data pages. These define the...
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Page 50: User Calibration
The User Calibration options (AUTO TACK, GYBE STOP, WIND TYPE, WIND TRIM and RESPONSE) are also available via Dealer Calibration. The Controller Operating Guide contains specific User Calibration instructions. SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Displayed as WIND KTS DEPTH M... -
Page 51: Seatrial Calibration
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Seatrial calibration The Seatrial Calibration group has been designed specifically for use during the initial seatrial when commissioning your SmartPilot. CAUTION: You should not need to access Seatrial Calibration to adjust settings during normal operation. -
Page 52: Vessel Type
Faster power-driven boats which do not plane (Typically 15-20 kts top speed) Planing boats with inboard engine(s) and shaft drives (NOT boats with outdrives) Boats with outdrives or outboard engines (Verado) Commercial tugs, fishing vessels, etc. Sailing boat Drive Type Setting Drive Type 3 •... -
Page 53: Rudder Gain
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Align rudder (n/a Verado) Use this setting to calibrate the rudder bar display. This is usually set as part of the commissioning process. This screen also appears in the Seatrial Calibration grouping. Screen Text... - Page 54 This sets the default SmartPilot response level setting. The response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. You can make temporary changes to response during normal operation (see Operating Guide SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Range 1 to 9 Effect...
- Page 55 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Screen Text RESPONSE Turn rate limit This limits your boat’s rate of turn under SmartPilot control. Screen Text TURN RATE Off course warning angle This screen determines the angle used by the OFF COURSE warning (see Operating Guide ).
- Page 56 For detailed operating information, refer to the guide supplied with the joystick Options AutoRelease (I/O drives only, n/a Verado) Only available if vessel type = STERNDRV. AutoRelease provides emergency manual over-ride in situations when you need to avoid an obstacle at the last moment.
- Page 57 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide AutoAdapt The AutoAdapt feature allows the SmartPilot to compensate for heading errors at higher latitudes, which are caused by the increasing dip of the earth’s magnetic field. The increased dip has the effect of amplifying rudder response on northerly headings in the northern hemisphere, and on southerly headings in the southern hemisphere.
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Page 58: System Reset
System reset WARNING: Do NOT use this feature unless advised to do so by a Raymarine dealer. If you complete a reset you will lose ALL SmartPilot calibration settings. You will then need to repeat the SmartPilot commissioning process. Selecting System reset will reset all of the calibration values: •... -
Page 59: Dealer Calibration Defaults
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Dealer calibration defaults Vessel type Calibration Lock Vessel Type Drive Type: Rudder Alignment Rudder Limit Rudder Gain Counter Rudder Rudder Damping AutoTrim Response: Gyro Turn Rate Limit Off Course Angle Power Steer (Joystick) AutoRelease... -
Page 60: Fault Finding & Maintenance
Fault finding & maintenance All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. This chapter provides information about identifying problems, interpreting alarm messages, maintaining your SmartPilot and obtaining product support. -
Page 61: Smartpilot Alarm Messages
POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION Navigator not transmitting the correct position data. Check navigator and cabling to the SmartPilot The Autopilot is connected to a Raymarine Pathfinder unit with the “Bridge NMEA Heading” option switched on. Disable this feature on the Pathfinder unit. -
Page 62: Maintenance
SEATALK and FAIL 1 or 2 SeaTalk data problem on one of the SeaTalk lines – check connec- STLK FAIL Maintenance All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. EMC, servicing and safety guidelines •... -
Page 63: Product Support
Product support Raymarine products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and Authorized Service Representatives. If you encounter any difficulties with this product, please contact either your national distributor, or your service representative, or the Raymarine Technical... -
Page 64: Specifications
UNF (Unified Fine) Hydraulic fluid Recommended Type: 0W-30 Full Synthetic Power Steering Fluid Mercury part No. 92-858002K01 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide single, double ended (min-max) 80 - 230 cc (4.9 - 14 in 50 bar (750 psi) 1000 cc/min (67in... -
Page 65: Special Tools
SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide Special tools In order to prime and bleed the hydraulic circuit the Mercury hydraulic pump must be running. To run the hydraulic pump without starting the engine, a Mercury “Power steering Primer Module” service tool must be temporarily installed. - Page 66 SmartPilot Verado Installation and Commissioning Guide...
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Page 67: Limited Warranty
For any Raymarine product or system that (i) has been installed on your vessel by a Raymarine-certified service agent or by a Raymarine OEM, and (ii) has a MSRP equal to or greater than USD $2,500, you are eligible to receive warranty service by a Raymarine certified service agent on-board your vessel (‘On Board Warranty Service’) for a period of 12... - Page 68 Other conditions This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish the original proof of purchase to Raymarine or, in the case of On Board Warranty Service, to a Raymarine-certified service agent. This Warranty is void if the label bearing the serial number has been removed or defaced.
- Page 69 2 years (24 months), subject to the limits contained in this warranty document. In the case of a product installed, by a Raymarine certified OEM installer, on a new boat prior to the sale of the boat to a customer, the 2-year period will begin on the date of the sale of the boat to the customer.
- Page 70 Raymarine Service Agent) at no further cost and promptly returned to the customer. 3.3 In cases where the customer is making a warranty claim and the product has been installed by a Raymarine certified installer, (boat builder, installer, dealer etc.) i.e. Onboard warranty, the nearest Raymarine approved service agent should be contacted and onboard service requested (which will be subject to the limits referred to in paragraph 4.12 below).
- Page 71 Raymarine World Wide Warranty 4.10 If repairs are necessary under the warranty, the affected product must be forwarded to a Raymarine facility or a Raymarine approved service agent, at the owner’s expense. 4.11 The Raymarine warranty does not cover any differences in material, coloring or size between those alluded to in corporate advertising, literature or published on the internet, which are not specifically objected to at the time of delivery.
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