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Raymarine ST40 Bidata Owner's Handbook Manual

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ST40 Bidata
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Handbook
Document number: 81159-3
Date: March 2006

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  • Page 1 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81159-3 Date: March 2006...
  • Page 2 Raymarine, ST40 and SeaTalk are trademarks of Raymarine UK Ltd © Handbook contents copyright Raymarine UK Ltd.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    The Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine’s products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product.

  • Page 4: Handbook Information

    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 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents Important information ............i WARNING ................. i EMC conformance ............. i Handbook information ............i Preface ..................v Parts supplied ..............vi Chapter 1: Operation ............. 1 1.1 Introduction ..............1 Display ............... 1 1.2 Operating procedures ..........2 Display action .............
  • Page 6 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook Chapter 3: Installation ............15 3.1 Planning your installation ......... 15 EMC installation guidelines ........15 Suppression Ferrites ........... 16 Connections to Other Equipment ......16 Tools required ............16 Site requirements ............17 Transducers ............17 Instrument ............

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing a Raymarine product. We are sure your ST40 instrument will give you many years of trouble-free operation. This instrument is designed to provide reliable performance, even under the most demanding conditions.

  • Page 8: Parts Supplied

    Warranty document and fitting Handbook. templates included in Handbook Note: The items shown here are supplied for an ST40 Bidata system. If an instrument is purchased separately, transducers are not included. If any item is not present, contact your Raymarine Dealer. D4730-2...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Operation

    Coloured bezel and Desktop Mounting Bracket options are available for your ST40 instrument. Contact your Raymarine dealer for further information. Display The ST40 Bidata display comprises upper and lower data areas, each of which shows either depth or speed information, selected as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 10: Operating Procedures

    • The average speed reading is reset to zero at power up. • The Log screen shows the total distance covered by the vessel since the ST40 Bidata instrument was fitted. • The trip reading is reset to zero at power up.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Operation NORMAL OPERATION (sheet 1) Switch on DEPTH SPEED SPEED DEPTH NORMAL OPERATION Previous speed screen is displayed (sheet 2) Current Water temp- speed erature Maximum Trip speed To reset To reset 3 seconds 3 seconds Note: The trip distance can be reset only if the instrument is a speed master, i.e.
  • Page 12 5 seconds. To reset This diagram shows the operating sequence for an ST40 Bidata master instrument. On a repeater instrument, only the Depth, Minimum 3 seconds depth, Speed and Water temperature screens are available.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Operation NORMAL OPERATION (sheet 3) To/from Shallow alarm screen (sheet 2) Alarm on/off Deep alarm Increase Set Deep alarm 3 seconds Momentary Decrease Alarm Shallow anchor on/off alarm Set Shallow Increase 3 seconds anchor alarm Momentary Decrease Alarm on/off Deep anchor alarm...
  • Page 14 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook Adjusting display backlighting and contrast Hold down for 1 second to enter Adjust Backlight mode for 2 seconds to move through Adjust Backlight mode and enter Adjust Contrast mode ADJUST BACKLIGHTING During normal operation, press for 1 second The current backlighting level is displayed.

  • Page 15: Alarms

    Chapter 1: Operation 1.3 Alarms Alarm indications Shallow alarm Depth is equal to or less than the shallow alarm threshold. Alarm continues until cancelled manually. D4666-2 Deep alarm Triggered by depths equal to the deep alarm threshold. Continues until cancelled manually. D4789_2 Anchor alarms Depth is either:...

  • Page 16: Enabling/Disabling Alarms

    ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook Enabling/disabling alarms You can enable or disable any alarm function (i.e. switch it on or off ) by selecting the relevant alarm screen (see Normal operation) and holding down the key for 3 seconds (toggle action).

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Maintenance And Fault Finding

    In order to minimise these effects and enable you to get the best possible performance from your Raymarine equipment, guidelines are given in the installation instructions, to enable you to ensure minimum interaction between different items of equipment, i.e.

  • Page 18: Transducer

    • You are in the vicinity of another vessel or shore station emitting radio signals. Fixing faults All Raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programmes prior to packing and shipping. However, if a fault occurs, the following guidelines may help to identify and rectify the problem.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Maintenance and Fault Finding Display blank Action Check fuse/circuit breaker. Check power supply. Check SeaTalk cabling and ST40 BIDATA D4738-2 connector security. D D D D D epth reading flashes when under way ST40 BIDATA ST40 BIDATA D4739-2 Action Ensure that reading stabilises when clear of disturbed water, e.g.
  • Page 20 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook No speed or temperature information ST40 BIDATA ST40 BIDATA ST40 BIDATA ST40 BIDATA D4741-3 Action Check the condition of the speed transducer cable and the security of the connections. No speed information but temperature information is...

  • Page 21: Assistance

    A group of SeaTalk Action instruments not Check the security of SeaTalk ST40 WIND working connectors between functioning and non-functioning instruments. ST40 DEPTH ST40 BIDATA D4747-2 Assistance If you are unable to rectify any problem, please contact your local Raymarine Dealer for assistance.
  • Page 22 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3: Installation This chapter describes how to install the ST40 Bidata instrument, and associated transducers. The transducers are fitted in the hull of the vessel and is connected to the rear of the instrument. 3.1 Planning your installation...

  • Page 24: Suppression Ferrites

    If your Raymarine equipment is going to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be fitted to the cable close to the Raymarine unit. Tools required The tools required for fitting the standard ST40 instrument system are...

  • Page 25: Site Requirements

    Chapter 3: Installation 57 mm (2.25 in) 51 mm (2.0 in) D4643-1 Note: If you intend fitting a nonstandard transducer, extra tools may be required Site requirements Transducers The transducer types required for the various hull types are as follows: Hull material Speed transducer Depth transducer...
  • Page 26 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook Other transducer types are available for specific requirements. For further details, contact your local Raymarine dealer. The transducers should be sited within the clear water flow areas indicated by the shaded areas below. Sailing vessel...

  • Page 27: Instrument

    Chapter 3: Installation Depth transducer maximum angle D4350-2 Instrument 55 mm 70 mm (2.2 in) (2.8 in) ST40 30 mm (1.2 in) 126 mm (5.0 in) minimum cable clearance 21 mm 17 mm (0.8 in) (0.67 in) Instrument dimensions D4644-2 CAUTION: The presence of moisture at the rear of the instrument could cause damage either by entering the instrument through the breathing...

  • Page 28: Procedures

    Running transducer cable Each transducer type has a 9 m (30 ft) cable fitted with spade terminals for connection to the ST40 Bidata instrument. Observing the following guidelines, run the cable to the instrument: • If the cable has to be fed through the deck, always use a good quality deck gland.

  • Page 29: Connections To The Instrument

    Chapter 3: Installation Connections to the instrument You can connect your instrument: • Directly to the speed and depth transducers as a stand-alone master instrument. When connected in this manner, the instrument must be connected to a suitable power source using the 1 m (3 ft) power cable provided.

  • Page 30: Stand-Alone Connections

    ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook Stand-alone connections CAUTION Ensure that the power supply for each stand-alone ST40 instrument is protected by a 3 A fuse or circuit breaker. Note: 3 A circuit breaker A 3 A fuse can be used in place of the circuit breaker, if preferred.

  • Page 31: Seatalk Connections

    Chapter 3: Installation SeaTalk connections CAUTION When instruments are connected to SeaTalk, ensure that the power supply for the SeaTalk 12 V line is protected by a 5 A fuse or circuit breaker. Note: A 5 A fuse can be used in place of 5 A circuit breaker the circuit breaker, if preferred.
  • Page 32 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook Cut hole 57 mm (2.25 in) cutter D4760-1 Peel protective sheets from gasket D4770-1 Stick gasket to rear of instrument D4761-1...

  • Page 33: Desktop Mounting Bracket

    Chapter 3: Installation Screw stud into instrument D4819-1 Feed cables through clamping bracket, connect cables then secure instrument with bracket and thumb nut D4762-1 Desktop Mounting Bracket An optional Desktop Mounting Bracket (Part No. E25024) enables you to mount your ST40 instrument in locations where other forms of mounting are impractical.

  • Page 34: Calibration Requirement

    ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook D4646-1 To bracket mount your ST40 instrument, do so in accordance with the Instruction Sheet, which is included with the Desktop Mounting Bracket. 3.3 Calibration requirement Once installation is complete and before you use your instrument, carry...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4: Calibration

    Chapter 4: Calibration Chapter 4: Calibration 4.1 Introduction The procedures in this Chapter must be carried out before the equipment is used operationally, to optimise the performance of the instrument with the vessel. Calibration information is presented in flow chart form. The flow charts show the various calibration screens and key presses necessary to carry out calibration.
  • Page 36 • Lock the shallow alarm, to prevent unauthorised changes during normal operation. Power up the instrument then follow the procedure in the User calibration flow diagram. This diagram shows the User calibration sequence for an ST40 Bidata operating as a master instrument for both speed and depth .
  • Page 37 Chapter 4: Calibration USER CALIBRATION (sheet 1) During normal operation hold down for approximately 2 seconds Entry screen Note: If there is no key activity when the Entry screen is displayed, calibration will time out to normal operation after 5 seconds, ST40 BIDATA From Shallow alarm lock screen...
  • Page 38 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook USER CALIBRATION (sheet 2) From Speed units screen (sheet 1) Depth response screen (sheet 1) Distance units Shallow alarm lock ST40 BIDATA Temperature units ST40 BIDATA (increase Set to speed) factor BIDATA ST40 BIDATA Displayed only if SOG available on 0.25...

  • Page 39: Depth Offsets

    Chapter 4: Calibration Depth offsets WARNING: The use of incorrect offset values could result in misleading depth information being displayed with a consequent risk of running aground. The depth offset screen enables you to determine the exact point on the vessel from which depths are measured.

  • Page 40: Dealer Calibration

    ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook INTERMEDIATE CALIBRATION During normal operation hold down for approximately 4 seconds Software version Note: If there is no key activity when the Software version screen is displayed, calibration will time out to normal operation after 5 seconds,...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4: Calibration DEALER CALIBRATION During normal operation hold down for approximately 12 seconds Entry screen Note: If there is no key activity when the Entry screen is displayed, calibration will time out to normal operation after 5 seconds, ST40 BIDATA Calibration access...
  • Page 42 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 43: Instrument Specification

    Instrument Specification Instrument Specification Supply voltage: 10 V to 16 V dc. Current consumption (12 V supply): 35 mA typical. 70 mA with maximum backlighting. 0°C to +70°C. Operating temperature: Interfaces: SeaTalk. Overall dimensions: 126 mm x 70 mm x 38 mm (5.00 inches x 2.80 inches x 1.55 inches).
  • Page 44 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 45: Glossary

    The rate at which an instrument responds to changes in speed and depth. Values are from 1 (slow response) to 15 (fast response). SeaTalk SeaTalk is a proprietary Raymarine system which links different compatible products, to provide a single, integrated navigational system. SeaTalk can also communicate with non-SeaTalk equipment using the internationally- accepted National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) protocol.
  • Page 46 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 47: Index

    Index Index Display Alarms 7–8 backlighting 6 enable/disable 8 contrast 6 indications 7 selecting speed or data display 2 ranges 35 setting thresholds 4–5 silencing 2 switching on and off 4–5 conformance i, 27 Average speed reset 2, 3 installation guidelines 15–16 Backlighting 6 Factory defaults 32 Boat show mode 32...
  • Page 48 ST40 Bidata Instrument Owner’s Handbook Site requirements 17–20 range 35 instrument 19 Log distance 2 transducers 17–20 Low battery indication 10 Software version 31 Specifications 35 Speed Maintenance 9–10 appropriate response values 27 Maximum speed reset 2, 3 calibration factor 37...

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