Summary of Contents for Raymarine SmartPilot SPX-10
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Mounting and connection of the ST70 Pilot controller as • SPX-SOL, SmartPilot course computer part of the SmartPilot system. This and other Raymarine product documentation is available to 81287 ST70 Pilot Controller — Commissioning for SPX download in PDF format from www.raymarine.com.
Installation and connection of the SeaTalk - SeaTalk Caution: Service and maintenance converter. This product contains no user serviceable components. Please refer all maintenance and repair to authorized Raymarine dealers. Unauthorized repair Important information may affect your warranty. Warning: Product installation and Caution: Power supply protection...
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Chapter 2: Planning the installation Chapter contents • 2.1 Installation checklist on page 12 • 2.2 Inboard autopilot system on page 12 • 2.3 SeaTalk autopilot system on page 14 • 2.4 SeaTalk autopilot system on page 16 • 2.5 Parts supplied on page 17 •...
2.1 Installation checklist 2.2 Inboard autopilot system A typical inboard autopilot will consist of the items shown: Installation includes the following activities: Installation Task Plan your system Obtain all required equipment and tools Site all equipment Route all cables. Drill cable and mounting holes. Make all connections into equipment.
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2. Course computer — This is the central intelligence hub of the autopilot system, linking the control head to the drive unit. 3. Drive unit — The drive unit interfaces with your boat’s steering system. 4. Fluxgate compass— The fluxgate compass provides the autopilot with a magnetic heading required for maintaining a course.
2.3 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.
3. Autopilot controller and instruments (e.g. helm 2) 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.
2.4 SeaTalk autopilot system 3. Autopilot controller 4. Autopilot course computer and drive unit. This may also supply The autopilot may be connected as part of a wider network of power to SeaTalk instruments and the autopilot controller. marine electronics using SeaTalk. Note: The multifunction display will require its own power connection.
2.5 Parts supplied • VTG - carries Course and Speed Over Ground data. • GLL - carries latitude and longitude. • DBT - carries water depth. • MWV - carries relative wind angle and wind speed data. NMEA baud rates The NMEA 0183 standard operates at a number of different SMART speeds, depending upon the particular requirement or equipment...
2.6 Required additional components 4. SeaTalk T-piece 5. Fluxgate compass To complete your autopilot system, you will need the following components in addition to the SPX core pack. 6. Course computer mounting screws and cable ties • Compatible autopilot controller. 7.
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Drive units Pilot controller SeaTalk SeaTalk ● The drive unit interfaces with the boat’s steering system. The type ST70+ ● (repeat of drive required depends upon your boat and associated steering controller only) system. ● ST70 ● (repeat controller only) ●...
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Drive category Available types Course computer Mechanical linear drives Type 1 SPX–10 used in sailing vessels, Type 2 SPX-30 the mechanical linear drive moves the rudder directly by pushing the tiller arm or a rudder quadrant. Mechanical rotary drives Type 1 SPX–10 designed for power and Type 2...
• Unless otherwise stated use only standard cables of the correct type, supplied by Raymarine. Strain relief • Ensure that any non-Raymarine cables are of the correct quality Ensure adequate strain relief is provided. Protect connectors from and gauge. For example, longer power cable runs may require strain and ensure they will not pull out under extreme sea conditions.
3.4 Power and drive cables Supply Max. length Drive voltage (A+B) Cable size When determining the cable required for the power and drive connections it is necessary to consider the combined cable length of Type 2 drive 12 V 0–5 m 6 mm (10 AWG) both connections.
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MADE IN HUNGARY MADE IN HUNGARY SLEEP GROUND GROUND FLUXGATE RUDDER FLUXGATE RUDDER CLUTCH CLUTCH P OWER MOTOR P OWER MOTOR D11946-1 1. Course computer connection panel 2. Power distribution panel D10945-1 Power connection colors 1. Clutch (not all drives have this connection) Color Description 2.
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Note: The clutch voltage may be different from that of the drive itself, for example the range of both 12 and 24 V Raymarine D10456-2 drives all have a 12 V clutch.
3.5 Fuses and circuit protection Power supply circuit protection The power supply must be connected using an appropriately rated Raymarine and fused switch or thermal breaker. The drive type determines the rating of the breaker or fuse required. SLEEP FAULT...
3.6 Grounding RF ground system (alternative) These grounding requirements are applicable for Raymarine equipment with a dedicated ground terminal. • The ground terminal must be connected to a common ground point. • It is recommended that the common ground point is a bonded ground, i.e.
3.7 SPX to SeaTalk connection Important: Do NOT connect this product to a positively-grounded power system. The SPX course computer and compatible control heads can be connected using SeaTalk References Example SeaTalk autopilot • ISO10133/13297 • BMEA code of practice •...
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Set the SeaTalk power switch on the connector panel to the appropriate position: Raymarine • ON — The course computer will supply power to the SeaTalk backbone. Ensure that there are no other power feeds connected SLEEP...
3.8 SeaTalk connection Raymarine The SPX course computer has 2 SeaTalk connectors available. It is recommended that 1 of these is reserved for connection to the SLEEP primary autopilot controller. FAULT FAULT Example SeaTalk autopilot FLUXGATE RUDDER CLUTCH P OWER...
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Daisy chain / separate SeaTalk spurs SeaTalk connected as a ring SMART SMART SeaT alk D10467-2 SeaT alk D10438-2 1. Power supply via breaker / fuse 1. Power supply via breaker / fuse Care points: Care point: • Connect power (red) and screen (grey) at both sets of terminals. •...
FastHeading connection. The connection • Cut back and insulate unconnected power wire. uses NMEA 0183 and is made between a compatible Raymarine Note: Use correct fuse The fuse supplying the SeaTalk system MUST be rated at 5 A or less.
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autopilot (or FastHeading sensor) and the multifunction display. 3. NMEA 0183 (FastHeading and other relevant data) The FastHeading connection is not required if your autopilot is 4. Autopilot controller connected using SeaTalk 5. Fluxgate compass Example FastHeading connection SMART NM EA 0183 SeaT alk D11220-3 Note: The connection can be made into any NMEA 0183 input...
3.10 Compass connection Color Yellow The fluxgate compass connects to the course computer connection panel as shown. Blue NMEA SLEEP FAULT Cable suppression ferrite A suppression ferrite is supplied to ensure that the compass is not unduly affected by interference and complies with applicable EMC regulations.
3.11 Rudder reference connection 3.12 Sleep switch connection The rudder reference connects to the course computer connection A Sleep switch disables the operation of the autopilot while retaining panel as shown. any power supplied to SeaTalk and SeaTalk bus). SLEEP P OWER FLUXGATE RUDDER...
4.1 Location requirements for SPX 4.2 Installing the SPX course computer course computers Use this procedure to install the SPX course computer as a part of your inboard autopilot system. The installation location must take into account the following requirements: Important: The installation must only be performed with the boat either on hard standing, or tied up alongside a pontoon or berth.
• Refer to the troubleshooting information supplied with the product, or Important: Before using the autopilot system it is essential that it is properly commissioned in accordance with the commissioning • contact Raymarine customer support. instructions provided. Installation...
Chapter 5: Maintenance and support Chapter contents • 5.1 Service and maintenance on page 42 • 5.2 Cleaning on page 42 • 5.3 Raymarine customer support on page 43 Maintenance and support...
This product contains no user serviceable components. Please 1. Switch off the power to the unit. refer all maintenance and repair to authorized Raymarine dealers. 2. Wipe the unit with a clean, damp cloth. Unauthorized repair may affect your warranty.
5.3 Raymarine customer support Raymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service. You can contact customer support through the Raymarine website, telephone and email. If you are unable to resolve a problem, please use any of these facilities to obtain additional help.
Appendix A Technical specification Environmental conditions operating Installation environment temperature non-operating • Operating temperature: -10 ºC to temperature relative humidity Nominal supply voltage 12 or 24 V dc +50 ºC (14 ºF to 122 ºF) limit water protection Operating voltage range 10 V to 32 V dc •...
Appendix B NMEA 0183 sentences Raymarine drive compatibility X 10 X SPX-10 30 X SOLENOID SPX course computers with an NMEA 0183 input/output support • all Type 1 drives/pumps (excluding CR pumps). Drive voltage must the following sentences. match boat’s supply voltage.
Appendix C SeaTalk accessories Transmit (NMEA 0183 out) Heading deviation and variation SeaTalk cables and accessories for use with compatible products. Rudder angle (requires rudder Description Part No Notes reference unit) Backbone Kit A25062 Includes: • 2 x 5 m (16.4 ft) Backbone cable •...
Appendix D SeaTalk accessories Description Part No Notes SeaTalk 5 m (16.4 ft) A06036 SeaTalk cables and accessories for use with compatible products. backbone Description Part No Notes SeaTalk 20 m (65.6 ft) A06037 NMEA / SeaTalk E85001 backbone converter SeaTalk - bare ends 1 A06043...