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  • Page 1 Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company.

  • Page 2: Control Unit

    ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81191-2 Date: May 2001...
  • Page 3 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine, AST (Advanced Steering Technology), AutoAdapt, AutoLearn, AutoRelease, AutoSeastate, AutoTack, AutoTrim, FastTrim, GyroPlus, RayGyro, RayPilot and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents About this handbook ... vii Important Information ... viii Chapter 1: Introduction ...1 Chapter 2: Basic Operation ...3 Chapter 3: Advanced Operation ...17 Warranty ...viii Safety notices ...viii EMC conformance ...ix Handbook information ... ix 2.1 Using the control unit ... 4 Start-up mode ...
  • Page 5 Chapter 4: Fault Finding & Maintenance ...35 Chapter 5: Installing the ST7001+ ...45 Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot ...55 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Selecting Wind Vane mode ... 26 Exiting Wind Vane mode ... 26 Adjusting the locked wind angle ... 26 Returning to the previous wind angle (LAST WND) ...
  • Page 6 Preface Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings ...75 Appendix: Using the ST7001+ With Non-150/400 Autopilots ... 103 Specifications ... 115 Glossary ... 116 Index ... 119 7.1 Calibration basics ... 76 Calibration groups ... 76 Accessing the Calibration mode ... 78 7.2 Display Calibration ...
  • Page 7 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 8: About This Handbook

    Preface About this handbook Welcome to the handbook for the ST7001+ autopilot control unit. This handbook contains two main parts: Part 1: Using the ST7001+ Chapter 1: Introduction Introduces the autopilot, its features and its use. Chapter 2: Basic Operation...

  • Page 9: Important Information

    Important Information Warranty To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits.

  • Page 10: Emc Conformance

    EMC conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and...
  • Page 11 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 12 Part 1: Using the ST7001+...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction The Raymarine ST7001 Plus (ST7001+) is a SeaTalk autopilot control unit. It is designed as the main control unit for Raymarine Type 150, 150G, 400 and 400G course computers. The ST7001+control unit has the following modes: 1.
  • Page 15 5 seconds whenever you make a change in autopilot control. Compatibility with other autopilots The ST7001+ is also compatible with Raymarine Type 100 and Type 300 course computers (see the Appendix for more details). You can also use it as an additional repeater control unit for any SeaTalk autopilot system, allowing autopilot control from a secondary location.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2: Basic Operation

    Chapter 2: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Basic Operation The sections in this chapter explain how to use the basic functions on your ST7001+ autopilot control unit: Using the control unit Summarizes the key functions and screen layout on the ST7001+ control unit.

  • Page 17: Using The Control Unit

    Press to accept waypoint advance Press for 1 second to skip waypoint set crs Press to set course bearing res'm Press to resume previous course ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook standby Press for Standby mode Press for 2 seconds to enter Calibration...

  • Page 18: Display Layout

    Chapter 2: Basic Operation Display layout The ST7001+ display screen provides the following information: Rudder position indicator or error bar The bar graph at the bottom of the screen is normally a rudder position indicator. This indicates the current position of the rudder, as measured by the rudder position sensor.

  • Page 19: Using Auto Mode

    Press standby to disengage the autopilot: • in Standby mode, the display shows the boat’s current compass heading. • the last heading is memorized and can be recalled (see page 11). ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook D5515-1 D4209-2...

  • Page 20: Changing Course In Auto Mode

    Chapter 2: Basic Operation Changing course in Auto mode In Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) keys to change the locked heading in steps of 1° or 10°. For example: press -10 three times for a 30° course change to port. Port Adjusting performance –...
  • Page 21 Note: You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is powered off. You can make permanent adjustments in User or Dealer Calibration (see page 89). ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Decrease response OR Increase...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Performance - Types 150/400 And 100/300

    Chapter 2: Basic Operation Adjusting performance – Types 150/400 and 100/300 To adjust the performance of Type 150/400 (non-GyroPlus) and Type 100/300 autopilot systems you can change the response level. Response level – Types 150/400 and 100/300 The response level controls the relationship between the autopilot’s course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity.

  • Page 23: Off Course Warning

    To avoid an obstacle when your boat is under autopilot control, you can dodge the obstacle and then resume your previous course. Dodging an obstacle ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook = deviation to port = deviation to starboard...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Basic Operation Dodging an obstacle 1. Select a course change in the appropriate direction. For example, press -10 three times for a 30° dodge to port. 2. When safely clear of the obstacle, you can either: reverse the previous course change (for example, press +10 •...

  • Page 25: Using The Set Course Feature

    AutoTack to starboard: press the +1 and +10 keys together • CAUTION: When making major course changes, the trim on the boat may change substantially. Because of this, the autopilot may take some time to settle accurately onto the new course. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 26: Gusty Conditions

    Chapter 2: Basic Operation AutoTack - Port Wind Preventing accidental gybes Note: For the gybe inhibit feature to work, the autopilot needs suitable wind information (see page 25). The gybe inhibit feature stops the boat from performing an AutoTack away from the wind – this will prevent accidental gybes. On Type 150/150G and 400/400G autopilots, you can turn off this feature if required: •...
  • Page 27 • ideally, bring the wind at least 30° away from a dead run • in severe conditions, you may also need to remove the mainsail and sail under headsail only ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 28: Adjusting Display/Keypad Lighting And Contrast

    Chapter 2: Basic Operation 2.3 Adjusting display/keypad lighting and contrast Lighting Note: When the display lighting is off, the control unit illuminates the keys at a courtesy level. To adjust the display and keypad lighting: 1. Press disp for 1 second from any mode to access the LAMP screen and turn on the lights.

  • Page 29: Contrast

    10 seconds: • if you press another mode key within 10 seconds you will select the mode assigned to that key (for example: auto selects Auto mode, standby selects Standby mode) ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3: Advanced Operation

    Chapter 3: Advanced Operation Chapter 3: Advanced Operation The sections in this chapter explain how to use the more advanced functions on your autopilot: Using Track mode Tracking between waypoints created on navigation equipment connected to the autopilot system. Using Wind Vane mode – sail boats Using the autopilot to maintain a course relative to a true or apparent wind angle.

  • Page 31: Using Track Mode

    4. Check that it is safe for the boat to turn onto the new course. 5. Press the track key: • the autopilot will turn the boat onto the new course in a controlled way • the display shows the heading required to achieve the required track ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 32: Exiting Track Mode

    Chapter 3: Advanced Operation Note: The closer the boat is to the correct heading and track when you press track , the quicker the autopilot will bring the boat onto the new course. If the boat is more than 0.3 nm from the track, the Large Cross Track Error warning will sound (see page 19).

  • Page 33: Tidal Stream Compensation

    ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Cross track error (XTE) more than 0.3 nm Waypoint 2 Waypoint 1 Tidal stream compensation Under most conditions, the autopilot will hold the selected track to within ±0.05 nm (300 ft) or better. The autopilot takes account of the boat’s speed when computing course changes to ensure optimum...

  • Page 34: Waypoint Arrival And Advance

    Chapter 3: Advanced Operation In order of preference, the autopilot uses: • measured boat speed (speed through water) • if this is not available, it uses the speed over ground (SOG) • if this is not available, it uses the cruise speed specified in Dealer Calibration (see page 99) Waypoint arrival and advance Note: Waypoint advance only operates if the ST7001+ is receiving...

  • Page 35: Waypoint Advance Warning - Summary

    Track mode whenever the target waypoint name changes. This occurs when: you select automatic acquisition by pressing track from Auto • you request waypoint advance by pressing track for 1 second in • Track mode (with SeaTalk navigators only) ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 36: Dodges In Track Mode

    Chapter 3: Advanced Operation • the boat arrives at the target waypoint and the navigator accepts the next waypoint • you activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function in Track mode When the warning sounds, the pilot continues on its current heading but displays: •...

  • Page 37: Safety In Track Mode

    Plot frequency • In open water, you should make plots at least every hour. • In confined waters or when near to potential hazards, you should make plots more frequently. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 38: Using Wind Vane Mode - Sail Boats

    • NMEA wind instrument • Raymarine pushpit wind vane connected via a SeaTalk interface True and apparent wind Type 150/150G and 400/400G autopilots can maintain a course relative to either an apparent or true wind angle in Wind Vane mode: •...

  • Page 39: St7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner's Handbook

    For major changes, return to Standby mode, steer onto the new heading, then reselect Wind Vane mode. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook D4214-2...

  • Page 40: Returning To The Previous Wind Angle (Last Wnd)

    Chapter 3: Advanced Operation Returning to the previous wind angle (LAST WND) If you have steered the boat away from the selected wind angle for any reason (such as a dodge maneuver or selecting Standby mode), you can return to the previous locked wind angle: 1.

  • Page 41: Wind Shift Warning

    Wind Note: If you have set the vessel type to SAIL BOAT , you can adjust the default AutoTack angle in User or Dealer calibration (see page 87). ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook AutoTack - Starboard Wind AutoTack...

  • Page 42: Operating Hints For Wind Vane Mode

    Chapter 3: Advanced Operation When you AutoTack in Wind Vane mode, the boat turns through the AutoTack angle. The autopilot will then trim the heading to mirror the locked wind angle from the previous tack. Operating hints for Wind Vane mode •...
  • Page 43 2. If you increase the rudder gain setting on a Type 150G/400G autopilot, you must also increase the counter rudder setting. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook heading Rudder gain too low...

  • Page 44: Displaying Data

    Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 3.4 Displaying data pages Use the disp key to show ‘data pages’ of SeaTalk or NMEA data: 1. Press disp to access the first data page, and press it again to cycle through each data page in turn: to return to a previous data page, press disp for 1 second •...

  • Page 45: Waypoint Names

    3 minutes, the WATCH text starts • flashing to indicate that the timer is in the last minute • when the timer reaches 4 minutes, the ST7001+ activates the audible Watch warning ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook D4326-2...

  • Page 46: Warning Messages

    Chapter 3: Advanced Operation Responding to a Watch warning To respond to a Watch warning: press auto to silence the warning and reset the timer to 4 minutes • • press any other key to silence the warning, reset the timer and perform that key’s normal function Note: You cannot engage Auto mode directly when the WATCH screen is displayed –...

  • Page 47: Remotely Controlling St60 And St80 Instruments

    Replicates the key-layout of the selected instrument. For example: if you press resp, the selected instrument responds as though its far left key has been pressed. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Select instrument All instrument types Controlling a Maxiview instrument...

  • Page 48: Chapter 4: Fault Finding & Maintenance

    Chapter 4: Fault Finding & Maintenance Chapter 4: 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 common problems, interpreting alarm messages, maintaining your autopilot system and obtaining product support.

  • Page 49: Fault Finding

    SeaTalk instruments Position information not received The autopilot will not auto advance to the next waypoint ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook CAUSE and SOLUTION No power – check the power and SeaTalk fuses on course computer, then check main fuse/circuit breaker.

  • Page 50: Autopilot Alarm Messages

    Chapter 4: Fault Finding & Maintenance Autopilot alarm messages When the autopilot 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 hand steering, before you attempt to resolve the problem.
  • Page 51 NO PILOT RG FAIL SEATALK and FAIL 1 or 2 SEATALK and FAIL ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook CAUSE and SOLUTION Caused by any of the following situations: • the compass is not connected • the autopilot is in Wind Vane mode and it has not received wind angle data for 30 seconds •...

  • Page 52: General Maintenance

    Routine checks CAUTION: The control unit does not contain any user serviceable parts. It should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. The control unit is a sealed unit. As a result, user maintenance is limited to the following checks: •...

  • Page 53: Product Support

    • Always report any EMC-related problems to your nearest Raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our quality standards. • In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action, or momentarily may result in faulty operation.

  • Page 54: Product Details Table

    Chapter 4: Fault Finding & Maintenance Software Information 1 second Time autopilot used in Auto Product details table For future reference, you may want to use this table to record serial and software information for your autopilot system: Control unit Course computer Hours used 4 seconds...
  • Page 55 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 56 Part 2: Installing the ST7001+...

  • Page 58: Chapter 5: Installing The St7001

    Chapter 5: Installing the ST7001+ Chapter 5: Installing the ST7001+ The sections in this chapter explain how to install the ST7001+ control unit and connect it to an autopilot system: Select the location How to select a suitable location for the ST7001+ control unit.

  • Page 59: Select The Location

    The ST7001+ front cover is waterproof when installed according to the following instructions. However, you must protect the rear of the control unit from water in a ventilated and drained area. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook 24 mm (0.9 in)

  • Page 60: Cabling Guidelines

    EMC installation 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...

  • Page 61: Connections To Other Equipment

    Raymarine equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine. Connections 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 62: Control Unit Installation

    Chapter 5: Installing the ST7001+ 5.2 Control unit installation To fit the control unit: 1. Apply the template (supplied at the back of this handbook) to the selected bulkhead. 2. Mark the centers of the four fixing holes and the cable boss. 3.

  • Page 63: Seatalk Connections

    SeaTalk cable to connect it to another SeaTalk unit as shown. Connecting to SeaTalk as additional control unit ST7001+ or ST6001+ control unit (rear) ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook in) of insulation from each wire Type 150/400 course computer terminals Screen...

  • Page 64: Nmea Connections

    Chapter 5: Installing the ST7001+ We supply the ST7001+ with a 9 m (29 ft 6 in) SeaTalk cable as standard. Depending on your installation, you may need to obtain alternative or additional SeaTalk cables (as shown in the following illustration).

  • Page 65: Nmea Cabling

    NMEA equipment to these terminals. Navigator or wind instrument with NMEA output Data out (-ve) ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook NMEA 0183 data GLL, RMC, RMA, GLP, GOP, GXP, GGA, GDP VTG, RMC, RMA VTG, RMC, RMA APB, APA, RMB, XTE...

  • Page 66: Nmea Cable Connectors

    Chapter 5: Installing the ST7001+ NMEA cable connectors NMEA connections are made using spade connectors. When fitting the spade connectors, make sure the connector fits securely over the blade and not between the connector and its plastic insulating cover. Incorrect fitting will give intermittent contact which will lead to faulty autopilot operation.

  • Page 67: Functional Test - Repeater Units Only

    NMEA inputs, check the connections as described on page 57. Troubleshooting • If the head does not beep, check the fuse/circuit breaker. If the display shows the SEATALK FAILURE or NO DATA alarm • message, check the SeaTalk connections. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 68: Chapter 6: Commissioning The Autopilot

    Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot WARNING: All new autopilot system installations MUST be calibrated. If you have connected the ST7001+ to a newly installed Type 150/150G or Type 400/400G course computer autopilot system, you must commission the system This involves a series of dockside checks and then the seatrial calibration: Dockside Checks With the boat safely tied up, you need check the...

  • Page 69: Dockside Checks

    If the display shows the SEATALK FAILURE or NO DATA alarm • message, check the SeaTalk connections. If the STANDBY screen does not display a live compass heading or • a rudder angle, check the sensor connections. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook D4236-2...

  • Page 70: Step 2 - Check The Seatalk And Nmea Connections

    Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot Step 2 - Check the SeaTalk and NMEA connections SeaTalk connections If you have connected the ST7001+ to other SeaTalk instruments or control units, check the links as follows: 1. Select display lighting level 3 ( LAMP 3 ) on one of the SeaTalk instruments or control units.

  • Page 71: Step 3 - Check The Autopilot Operating Sense

    Note: If the rudder overshoots and has to drive back or starts to hunt back and forth, you will need to increase the rudder damping level as described in Step 3 (see page 62). ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook D3568-2...

  • Page 72: Step 4 - Adjust Basic Autopilot Settings

    Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot Step 4 - Adjust basic autopilot settings Note: For more information about these calibration settings refer to the following pages: vessel type (page 94), drive type (page 94), rudder sensor alignment (page 94), rudder limits (page 95). The autopilot system has four main calibration groupings, as illustrated on the following page (for more information about these groupings see Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings).
  • Page 73 -- press disp or -- press disp for 1 second or -- use -1, +1, -10, +10 to adjust settings -- press standby for 2 seconds to save changes ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook 2 seconds 2 seconds (saves changes)
  • Page 74 Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot Set the drive type 1. With the autopilot still in Dealer Calibration, use the disp key to page through the calibration screens until you reach the Drive Type screen ( DRIVE TYP ). 2. Use the -1 or +1 keys to select the appropriate drive type: •...
  • Page 75 When you have adjusted these basic settings in Dealer Calibration: press and hold standby for two seconds to store the changes • the screen will show DEALER CAL then the STANDBY screen • ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 76: Seatrial Calibration

    Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot 6.2 Seatrial Calibration When you have completed the dockside calibration, you must complete the setup by taking the boat on a short seatrial to: 1. Calibrate the compass: • complete the automatic deviation correction • align the compass heading 2.

  • Page 77: Calibrating The Compass

    Seatrial Calibration items until you see SWING COMPASS ) 3. When you are ready to start, press the +1 key to select SWING COMPASS On . You will then see the TURN BOAT screen. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 78: Compass Calibration

    Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot Compass calibration Enter Seatrial Calibration 2 sec Compass deviation correction Turn boat in slow circles so: • boat's speed stays below 2 knots • each circle takes at least 2 minutes Minimum of 2 circles Keep turning the boat until you see the DEVIATION screen Compass heading alignment...
  • Page 79 4. Use -1 , +1 , -10 and +10 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 compass settings. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 80 Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot Adjusting the heading alignment If you experience difficulties with compass alignment, you can check the compass alignment after completing the deviation correction procedure (swinging the compass). After completing the initial compass calibration, you can make further adjustments to the alignment without swinging the compass again.

  • Page 81: Adjusting Autopilot Settings

    If you need to cancel the AutoLearn at any time, press the standby key to gain manual control of the boat. AutoLearn maneuvers ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook MINUTE (approximately) D5495-1...
  • Page 82 Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot AutoLearn calibration Enter Seatrial Calibration 2 sec Start the AutoLearn To prepare for the AutoLearn: • steer straight ahead at cruising speed (planing boats – off the plane) • head into wind and waves Boat completes AutoLearn If you need to cancel the AutoLearn, press Save new settings 2 sec...
  • Page 83 (see page 7). ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook LRN FAIL 1 = AutoLearn has not been carried out LRN FAIL 2 = AutoLearn failed, due to manual interruption...
  • Page 84 Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot Manual set-up: Type 150/400 & Type 100/300 If you have a Type 150/400 (non-GyroPlus) or Type 100/300 autopilot system you need to manually adjust the rudder gain, counter rudder and AutoTrim settings, based on your observations of the boat’s performance under autopilot control.
  • Page 85 1. Set RESPONSE to level 3. 2. Sail your boat at cruising speed in clear water 3. Press auto to switch the autopilot to Auto mode, then make a 90° course change: ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook heading Rudder gain too low...
  • Page 86 Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot • when gain and counter rudder are both set correctly, the boat performs a smooth continuous turn with minimal overshoot • if the counter rudder is too low, the boat will still overshoot • if counter rudder is too high, the boat will ‘fight’ the turn and make a series of short, sharp turns: this results in a very ‘mechanical’...
  • Page 87 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 88: Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings

    Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings This chapter explains all of the calibration settings you can adjust on the autopilot system. You will have adjusted many of these settings when commissioning the system (see Chapter 6), and they should not require further adjustment.

  • Page 89: Calibration Basics

    After you have completed the initial installation and seatrial, you should not normally need to alter the Dealer Calibration values. The items in Dealer Calibration vary according to the Vessel Type you have selected. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 90 Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Calibration Mode Overview Calibration Mode auto standby -1 and +1 Calibration lock Vessel type Drive type Align rudder Rudder limit Rudder gain Counter rudder Rudder damping AutoTrim Response level Turn rate limit Off course alarm angle AutoRelease (stern drive) AutoTack angle* Gybe inhibit*...

  • Page 91: Accessing The Calibration Mode

    2 to 5 as necessary. 7. When you have made all the changes you want to make, press and hold the standby key for two seconds to exit Calibration mode and save changes. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 92: Display Calibration

    Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 7.2 Display Calibration Display Calibration allows you to select the type of bar graph and heading shown on the ST7001+ display, and control the information shown on the data pages. Display Calibration screens Display bar selection This screen allows you to select the type of bar graph shown at the bottom of the ST7001+ display.
  • Page 93 Calibration Mode Display Calibration 1 second Data pages 1-15 Press disp for next page 1 second ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook 2 seconds 1 sec 1 sec 1 sec To adjust values use To exit and save changes...

  • Page 94: Data Pages

    Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Pop-up pilot time-out During normal autopilot operation, you can set the control unit so it has a data page as the main display (see page 31). Whenever you select a new autopilot mode or make a course change, the autopilot mode screen will ‘pop-up’.
  • Page 95 *NOTE: There are 3 depth pages (meters, feet and fathoms) and 2 water temperature pages (°C and °F). The ST7001+ will display the water temperature or depth data in the units defined by data page you select. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Displayed as SPEED KTS LOG XXXX.X...
  • Page 96 Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Using data pages to set up ST60 and ST80 remote control Where the ST7001+ is used in conjunction with ST60 or ST80 instrumentation, you can use the ST7001+ to control the ST60 or ST80 instruments by duplicating the functions of the Remote Keypads used by these instruments.
  • Page 97 Toggle to select either: • group letter • sequence number ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Press to select the required standard instrument. Press for 4 sec to enter Group Setup mode. Press to set the identification you want: •...
  • Page 98 Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Setting up an instrument group 1. At the ST7001+: select the INST REM data page to group standard instruments • select the MAXI REM data page to group Maxiview instruments • 2. At the ST7001+, use the arrow keys to select an instrument. Note: The currently-selected instrument is indicated as follows: •...
  • Page 99 • Maxiview instruments: • • ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook press the track and set crs keys for 1 second to return to Group Setup mode then press the track and set crs keys again for 2 seconds...

  • Page 100: User Calibration

    Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 7.3 User Calibration Note: If you are connecting the ST7001+ to a non-150/400 autopilot system, the User Calibration group is not available. Refer to the Appendix for full details. The User Calibration group includes settings that you may need to adjust on a regular basis due to changing conditions.
  • Page 101 Accessing User Calibration 2 seconds (saves changes) Calibration Mode User Calibration 1 second 1 second 1 second ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook 2 seconds 1 second 1 second 1 second Sail boats only 1 second To adjust values use To exit &...

  • Page 102: Wind Selection

    Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Wind selection Note: Only available if vessel type = SAIL BOAT and appropriate wind data is available. This screen determines whether the boat steers to apparent or true wind in Wind Vane mode. Options WIND APP WIND TRUE WindTrim (wind response) Note: Only available if vessel type = SAIL BOAT .

  • Page 103: Magnetic Variation

    SeaTalk system, and it can be updated by other SeaTalk instruments. Screen text VARIATION VAR EAST/ VAR WEST ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Options 1 to 9 • level 1 gives the least pilot activity to conserve power, but may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy •...

  • Page 104: Seatrial Calibration

    Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings 7.4 Seatrial Calibration The Seatrial Calibration group has been designed specifically for use during the initial seatrial when commissioning your autopilot. Refer to Chapter 6: Commissioning the Autopilot for full details. CAUTION: You should not need to access Seatrial Calibration to adjust settings during normal autopilot operation.

  • Page 105: Dealer Calibration

    Compass Calibration. See the Appendix for full details. Options CAL LOCK OFF CAL LOCK ON ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Calibration lock off – Seatrial calibration can be accessed (default) Calibration lock on – Seatrial calibration cannot be accessed...
  • Page 106 Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Accessing Dealer Calibration 2 seconds (saves changes) Calibration Mode Dealer Calibration 1 second Sail boats only Stern drives only 2 seconds 1 second To adjust values use To save changes 2 seconds Not sail boats 1 second D5491-1...

  • Page 107: Vessel Type

    Use the screen to center the rudder bar display after installing the autopilot system (see page 61). This screen also appears in the Seatrial Calibration grouping. Screen text ALIGN RUDDER ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Displacement powerboat Semi-displacement powerboat Planing powerboat Planing powerboat with I/O drive (stern drive)

  • Page 108: Rudder Limit

    Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Rudder limit Use the rudder limit screen to set the limits of autopilot rudder control just inside the mechanical end stops. This will avoid putting the steering system under unnecessary load. You should adjust this setting when commissioning the autopilot (see page 61).

  • Page 109: Rudder Damping

    AutoTrim. Setting AUTO TRIM OFF AUTO TRIM 1 AUTO TRIM 2 AUTO TRIM 3 AUTO TRIM 4 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Range 1 to 9 Effect No trim correction Slow trim correction Medium trim correction Rapid trim correction...

  • Page 110: Response Level

    Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Response level This screen determines the default response setting. This screen also appears in User Calibration – see page 89 for full details (or refer to the Appendix for Type 100/300 autopilots). Turn rate limit Note: Not available if vessel type = SAIL BOAT .

  • Page 111: Wind Type

    This screen also appears in User Calibration – see page 89 for full details (or refer to the Appendix for Type 100/300 autopilots). ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Range ON = AutoRelease on...

  • Page 112: Cruise Speed

    Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Cruise speed Set the cruise speed to the boat’s typical cruising speed. If both the boat’s speed through the water and speed over ground are unavailable via SeaTalk or NMEA, the autopilot will use this default cruise speed when computing course changes.

  • Page 113: Autopilot Reset

    Note: Not available on Type 100/300 autopilot systems. WARNING: Do NOT use this feature unless advised to do so by a Raymarine dealer. If you complete a reset you will lose ALL autopilot calibration settings. You will then need to repeat the autopilot commissioning process.

  • Page 114: Dealer Calibration Defaults: Types 150/150G & 400/400G

    Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings Dealer Calibration defaults: Types 150/150G & 400/400G Calibration setting Calibration lock Vessel type DISPLACE SEMI Drive type Rudder alignment 0 Rudder limit Rudder gain Counter rudder Rudder damping AutoTrim Response: with G non-G Turn rate limit Off course angle AutoRelease AutoTack angle...

  • Page 115: Dealer Calibration Options: Types 150/150G & 400/400G

    Gybe inhibit Wind type Wind Trim Cruise speed AutoAdapt Latitude Variation Autopilot reset ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Vessel type OFF, ON WORK BOAT, SAIL BOAT 3, 4, 5 -7 to +7 10 to 40 1 to 9...

  • Page 116: Appendix: Using The St7001+ With Non-150/400 Autopilots

    Introduction The information in this Appendix explains the key differences when using, commissioning and calibrating the autopilot if you have connected the ST7001+ to a Raymarine autopilot other than a Type 150/150G or Type 400/400G. Using the autopilot (non-150/400 systems) This section explains the key differences when using the ST7001+ to control a non-150/400 autopilot.

  • Page 117: Using The Autopilot (Non-150/400 Systems)

    The ST7001+ will return to Standby mode if you release the joystick button or if you press the standby key on the control unit. You can set the autopilot to power steer in either proportional or bang-bang mode (see page 110). ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 118: Commissioning The Autopilot (Non-150/400 Systems)

    Appendix: Using the ST7001+ With Non-150/400 Autopilots Commissioning the autopilot (non-150/400 systems) Using the ST7001+ to commission a non-150/400 autopilot is basically the same as the commissioning a 150/400 system without a GyroPlus. It involves a series of dockside checks, then a seatrial to calibrate the compass and manually adjust the autopilot’s settings.

  • Page 119: Calibration Mode (Non-150/400 Systems)

    After you have completed the initial installation and seatrial, you should not normally need to alter the Dealer Calibration values. The items in Dealer Calibration vary according to the Vessel Type you have selected. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 120 Appendix: Using the ST7001+ With Non-150/400 Autopilots Calibration Mode Overview 100/300 Autopilot Systems 2 seconds (saves changes) Calibration Mode 1 sec auto standby -1 and +1 Vessel type Calibration lock Rudder gain Counter rudder Align rudder Rudder limit Turn rate limit Cruise speed Off course alarm angle AutoTrim...

  • Page 121: Dealer Calibration Screens

    You should adjust this setting when commissioning the autopilot. (see page 71). You can make temporary changes to this rudder gain value during normal operation (see page 29). Screen text RUDD GAIN ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Displacement Semi-displacement Planing Boat with I/O drive (stern drive)
  • Page 122 Appendix: Using the ST7001+ With Non-150/400 Autopilots Counter rudder Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the autopilot applies to try to prevent the boat from yawing off course. Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being applied. You should set the default counter rudder when commissioning the autopilot (see page 72).

  • Page 123: Power Steer

    (see table). Options POWER STR OFF POWER STR 1 POWER STR 2 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Range 15° to 40° in 1° steps Effect No trim correction Slow trim correction...
  • Page 124 Appendix: Using the ST7001+ With Non-150/400 Autopilots Drive type The drive type setting controls how the autopilot drives the steering system. You should set the drive type when commissioning the autopilot (see page 61). Options DRIVE TYP 1 or 2 DRIVE TYP 3 DRIVE TYP 4 DRIVE TYP 5...

  • Page 125: Autotack Angle

    The AutoTack angle is the angle through which the boat will turn when you select an automatic tack (see page 12). Screen text AUTO TACK ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook AutoAdapt off AudoAdapt compensation on – Northern hemisphere AutoAdapt compensation on – Southern hemisphere Range 0°...
  • Page 126 Appendix: Using the ST7001+ With Non-150/400 Autopilots AutoRelease (I/O drives only) Note: Only available if vessel type = STERNDRV . If the vessel type is set to STERN DRV (I/O or stern drive), you will see the AutoRelease screen (AUTO RELEASE) set to ON as a default. AutoRelease provides emergency manual over-ride in situations when you need to avoid an obstacle at the last moment.

  • Page 127: Dealer Calibration: Possible Settings With Type 100/300

    Wind Trim (displacement only) AutoTack angle (displacement only) AutoRelease (stern drives only) Response Note: Information applies to Type 100/300 Course Computers with Version 15 software. ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Vessel type SEMIDISP PLANING NORTH NORTH STERNDRV NORTH...

  • Page 128: Specifications

    • Improved track-keeping • Steers to true and apparent wind in Wind Vane mode • Improved calibration access, but without AutoLearn • Uses Raymarine steering algorithm without AST • No FastTrim Type 100/300 • Standard functionality using Raymarine steering algorithm without AST •...

  • Page 129: Glossary

    Foot (1 ft = 305 mm) Global Positioning System GyroPlus Raymarine’s GyroPlus yaw sensor that measures the boat’s rate of turn. It is built into the Type 150G and Type 400G course computers. Hertz (cycles per second) Inch (1 in = 25.4 mm)
  • Page 130 NMEA The NMEA (National Maritime Electronics Association) protocol is an internationally accepted serial communication interface standard for sharing data between electronic equipment. Raymarine products can share information with non-SeaTalk equipment using the NMEA 0183 protocol. response The autopilot response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity.
  • Page 131 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 132: Index

    Index Index Adjusting autopilot settings 75 Accessing Calibration mode 78 Calibration groups 76 – Dealer Calibration 92 Aligning rudder 94 AutoAdapt 99 Autopilot reset 100 AutoRelease 97 AutoTrim 96 Counter rudder 95 Cruise speed 99 Drive type 94 Latitude 100 Off course warning angle 97 Rudder damping 96 Rudder gain 95...
  • Page 133 Explanation 19 LARGE XTE warning 19 Cruise speed 99 Current limit alarm 37 Data pages Displaying 31 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Dealer Calibration 92 Disengaging the autopilot 6 Display Calibration 79 Display, Layout 5 Dodging obstacles –...
  • Page 134 Index Location 46 NMEA connections 51 Parts supplied 45 Power supply (via SeaTalk) 50 SeaTalk connections 50 Tools required 45 Keypad Functions 4 Illumination 15 Large cross track error warning 19 Last (previous) heading 11 Last (previous) wind 27 Latitude, Setting 100 Learn fail alarm 37 Lighting 15 Low battery alarm 37...
  • Page 135 – Wind Vane mode 25 Adjusting wind angle 26 Apparent wind 25 AutoTack 28 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Dodging obstacles 27 Entering Wind Vane mode 26 Exiting Wind Vane mode 26 Previous wind angle 27 True wind 25...
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  • Page 138: Warranty Limitations

    During this period, except for certain products, travel costs (auto mileage and tolls) up to 100 round trip highway miles (160 kilometres) and travel time of 2 hours, will be assumed by Raymarine only on products where proof of installation or commission by authorized service agents, can be shown.
  • Page 139 Factory Service Centers United States of America Raymarine Inc 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219, USA Telephone: +1 603 881 5200 Fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.raymarine.com Sales & Order Services Telephone: +1 800 539 5539 Ext. 2333 or +1 603 881 5200 Ext.

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