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Page 3 Important information Safety notices WARNING: Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, damage to your boat and/or poor product performance. WARNING: Electrical safety Make sure you have switched off the power supply before you start installing this product.
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Page 5 81183_2 preface.book Page iii Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:38 AM Preface Contents Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 Section 2: Using Digital Instruments Section 3: Using Analog Instruments Section 4: Using Keypads Section 5: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Section 6: Installation...
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Page 7 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 the factory to receive full warranty benefits and to be kept informed of new features.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
81183_2 S1.book Page i Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 Contents 1.1 System overview ..............1-1-2 System buses ................1-1-3 Digital instruments ..............1-1-3 Analog instruments ..............1-1-3 Data Processing Unit ............. 1-1-4 Connectors ............... 1-1-4 System data inputs ..............
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Page 11 81183_2 S1.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM 1-1-1 An Introduction to ST290 The Raymarine ST290 system is a comprehensive and versatile instrument system, intended to facilitate the operation of both sail and power vessels. Data is provided by a range of transducers and displayed on digital and analog instruments.
Page 12: System Overview
Transducer Transducer D5352-1 The ST290 system uses a range of instrument and transducer types to provide a comprehensive range of information, including speed, depth, wind and compass data. For a full description of the available data, refer to Section 2, Using Digital Instruments.
Page 13: System Buses
The ST290 products are connected via Raymarine SeaTalk and SeaTALK buses to form a single, integrated system. On each bus, the ST290 products are linked by means of a single cable, which feeds both power and data. Details of bus/product compatibility are given in Section 6, Installation.
Page 14: Data Processing Unit
1-1-4 Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 Data Processing Unit The Data Processing Unit (DPU) performs all system calculations and coordinates the overall operation of the ST290 system. The DPU also provides: • The interfaces between the various system components.
Page 15: Remote Operation
81183_2 S1.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1-1-5 Remote operation The ST290 system can be operated either from the individual instruments or from Remote Keypads. Autopilot control A Pilot Keypad enables you to control, setup and calibrate, compatible Raymarine Autopilots (see Section 8, Autopilots), connected to the ST290 system.
Page 16: Operating Profiles
An operating profile is a set of instrument chapters and pages which suit a specific purpose. Because of the high level of functionality provided by ST290, you can set an appropriate profile for each digital instrument, to suit your requirement. For example, you may be interested in racing, in which case you could create a profile containing data with particular relevance to racing.
Page 17: Using Instrument Buttons
WARNING: It is imperative that autopilot setup is completed before the autopilot is used, to ensure safe navigation. Your ST290 autopilot must be set up in accordance with the procedures in Section 8 of this handbook. Using with RayTech You can connect a Personal Computer running Raymarine RayTech software to your ST290 system and display RayTech information on ST290 Graphic Displays.
Page 18: System Upgrades
81183_2 S1.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM 1-1-8 Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1.3 System upgrades New features and functionality can be easily incorporated to the ST290 system, by loading the appropriate software upgrades, via the DPU. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 19: Specifications
81183_2 S1.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1-1-9 1.4 Specifications System: Supply Voltage 10 V to 15 V dc Digital instruments: Data Display Current consumption 75 mA (illumination off) Connectors 2 x SeaTALK...
Page 20 81183_2 S1.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM 1-1-10 Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 Close Hauled Wind Current consumption 65 mA (Illumination off) Connectors 2 x SeaTalk (3-pin plug) Dimensions: 4.9 in x 4.9 in x 1.7 in (124 mm x 124 mm x 41 mm)
Page 21: Data Processing Unit
81183_2 S1.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:53 AM Section 1: An Introduction to ST290 1-1-11 MOB Keypad Current consumption 47.2 mA maximum Connectors 2 x SeaTalk (3-pin plug) Dimensions: 4.9 in x3.1 in x 1.7 in (124 mm x 78.5 mm x 41 mm) Weight: 0.51 lb (230 g)
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Page 23 Introduction ................2-1-7 Adjusting backlighting ............2-1-8 Adjusting Contrast ..............2-1-8 1.5 Icons ..................2-1-8 Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display ............. 2-2-1 2.1 Introduction ................2-2-1 Chapter and page selection options ........2-2-1 Available information ............2-2-1 2.2 Operation ................2-2-2 Getting started ................
Page 24 Sunrise, sunset & twilight at extreme latitudes ....2-2-21 Vessel chapter ..............2-2-21 Favorite chapter ..............2-2-21 User Setup chapter ............... 2-2-21 Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display ..............2-3-1 Introduction ................2-3-1 Chapter and page titles ............2-3-1 Available information ............2-3-1 Operation ................2-3-2 Getting started ................
Page 25 Enabling alarms ............. 2-3-13 Setting alarm levels ............2-3-14 Environment chapter ............2-3-14 Sunrise, sunset & twilight at extreme latitudes ....2-3-14 Vessel chapter ..............2-3-15 Favorite chapter ..............2-3-15 User Setup chapter ............... 2-3-15 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 27: Chapter 1: An Introduction To Digital Instruments
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Digital Instruments 1.1 Overview The ST290 system uses Graphic and Data Display digital instrument types. The Graphic Display uses a dot-matrix screen, which gives flexibility in the way data can be displayed, and offers a wide range of display formats, including graphs and animations.
Page 28: Instrument Controls
D6063-1 Figure 1-3: Initial profile select Select the most appropriate profile for your boat, as follows: button to select either SAIL or POWER profile. 1. Use the 2. Press the button to apply the profile. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 29: Operating Modes
When using the instrument in Normal mode, you can cycle through the pages in the currently-selected chapter, using the button. Successive ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 30: Chapter Select Mode
When an alarm occurs, the display will show the Alarm identity and data (if any) associated with the alarm. At the same time, an alarm beep will sound. TO SILENCE AN ALARM, PRESS ANY INSTRUMENT BUTTON. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 31: Instrument Setup
MOB location are displayed. 1.3 Instrument setup ST290 digital instruments have a wide range of customizing and setup features, to enable you to set up the best configuration for you and your boat. The setup features are summarized here, but for details of how to implement them, refer to Section 7, System Setup.
Page 32: Operating Profiles
Preset profiles Each instrument has the following in-built PRESET profiles: • Full profile, which makes available all the ST290 functions appropri- ate to the instrument type. • Sail boat profile. •...
Page 33: Transducer Calibration
It is imperative that autopilot setup is completed before the autopilot is used, to ensure safe navigation. If a Pilot Keypad is fitted to your ST290 system, it is essential that the autopilot setup and commissioning procedures are completed before you attempt to use the autopilot (see Section 8, Autopilots for details).
Page 34: Adjusting Backlighting
Other icons used on digital instrument displays are shown in Figure 1-6 . Trend indicator, data value increasing Trend indicator, data value decreasing Active display indicator (Data Display only) D5693-1 Figure 1-6: Digital instrument icons ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 35: Chapter 2: St290 Graphic Display
81183_2 S2.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-2-1 Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2.1 Introduction The ST290 Graphic Display uses a dot matrix display to show informa- tion in a range of different formats. D5694-1 Figure 2-1: Typical Graphic Display...
Page 36: Operation
Chapter Select mode. The chapter menu is displayed (Figure 2-2 ). D5671-1 Figure 2-2: Chapter menu Note: The Chapter Select mode will time out to Normal operation after 5 seconds without any button presses. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 37 81183_2 S2.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-3 2. While in Chapter Select mode, use either the , or button to highlight the chapter name. 3. Either press to display the page menu for the selected chapter, or...
Page 38: Pop-Up Option
2.3 Using display pages Formats The ST290 Graphic Display supports various page formats, so that a single page on the Graphic Display can comprise either 1, 2, or 4 data elements, arranged as shown in Figure 2-5 .
Page 39: Changing Displayed Values
81183_2 S2.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-5 Single-element page Dual-element page Quad-element page Typical animated graphic page D5670-1 Figure 2-5: Typical Graphic pages You can display data either alphanumerically, or as animated graphics, or in tabular form.
Page 40: Animated Graphic Pages
. 3. Hold down the button for 1 second to apply the selected value. Rolling road A rolling road display (in the NAVIGATION chapter) shows your boat’s progress towards a waypoint. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 41: Wind Shift Display
81183_2 S2.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-7 Steer bar Your boat D5789-1 Figure 2-7: Rolling road display If you deviate from the optimum course, the steer bar shows how to steer to return to the correct course: •...
Page 42: Docking Display
Beaufort wind speed Wind direction Tide direction with respect to with respect to your vessel your vessel Your vessel Rudder angle indicator D6057-1 Figure 2-9: Docking display ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 43: Using Favorite Pages
You can set each page element to show any type of available data. All the data in the Graphic Display Full profile is available. In addition, if ST290 is connected to a computer running Raymarine RayTech, you can allocate RayTech pages as Favorite pages.
Page 44 5, for the remaining page elements. 8. Hold down the button for 1 second to save the data for this Favor- ite page and leave edit mode. 9. Repeat the procedure in steps 2 to 8 for each Favorite page. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 45: Speed Chapter
81183_2 S2.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-11 2.4 Chapter & page details The salient points of the Graphic Display chapters and pages are summarized here. Use the Glossary in Section 9 of this handbook as necessary, for descriptions of the abbreviations used.
Page 46: Depth Chapter
The use of incorrect offset values could result in misleading depth information being displayed with a consequent risk of running aground. Before using your ST290 system, ensure the correct depth transducer offset has been set, as detailed in Section 7, System Setup. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 47: Heading Chapter
81183_2 S2.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-13 Heading chapter The chapter menu title is HEADING. The pages are summarized in Table 2-3 . Table 2-3: HEADING chapter pages Page content Description...
Page 48: Navigation Chapter
Distance made good, in SM, KM or NM WP NAME Waypoint name Bearing to waypoint, in degrees, MAG(netic) or TRUE Distance to waypoint, in SM, KM or NM Estimated time of arrival (at waypoint) Time to go (to waypoint), in hours (HRS) ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 49: Gps Chapter
Pilot chapter The PILOT chapter shows the status of the autopilot. Examples of PILOT status screens are given in Section 8, Chapter 2. If an autopilot is not connected to the ST290 system, the PILOT chapter is not available. Timers chapter The chapter menu title is TIMERS.
Page 50: Alarm Clock
5. Use the button to either set the required hours value in the alarm time, 6. Hold down the button for 1 second, to leave the edit mode. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 51: Countdown Timer
81183_2 S2.book Page 17 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-17 Countdown timer Setting the countdown time To set the countdown time: 1. In the Timers chapter, select the COUNTDOWN page. 2. Hold down the button for 1 second, to enter Edit mode.
Page 52: Race Timers
Exhaust gas temperature, in either ° C or ° F BATTERY Battery voltage BOOST Boost pressure, in pounds per square inch (PSI) ENGINE LOG Engine hours There are no adjustable values in the Engine chapter. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 53: Alarms Chapter
81183_2 S2.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-19 Alarms chapter The chapter menu title is ALARMS and for each alarm page, a icon is displayed. The alarm pages show the status (OFF or alarm level) of the system alarms.
Page 54: Enabling Alarms
ST290 system. So it shows a level value, and an A indicator. With this setting, an • activated alarm will sound both at the ST290 system and at an Auxiliary Alarm, when connected to the DPU. Setting alarm levels To set an alarm level: 1.
Page 55: Sunrise, Sunset & Twilight At Extreme Latitudes
81183_2 S2.book Page 21 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display 2-2-21 Table 2-10: ENVIRONMENT chapter pages Page content Description SUNSET Sunset time TWILIGHT PM Evening twilight time There are no adjustable values in the Environment chapter.
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Page 63: St290 Data Display
81183_2 S2.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM 2-3-1 Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 3.1 Introduction The ST290 Data Display has separate upper and lower display areas, each of which operates independently of the other, to show information from any enabled chapter. Trend...
Page 64: Operation
To select a different chapter in either display area (upper or lower): 1. Use the button to select the required active display area (see Figure 3-2 ). The active display indicator moves to the selected area. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 65: Using Favorite Pages
81183_2 S2.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-3 2. Press the button, to enter Chapter Select mode. In Chapter Select mode, the title of the currently-selected chapter is displayed, centered horizontally. Note: The Chapter Select mode times out to Normal mode if there are no button presses for 5 seconds.
Page 66: Setting Favorite Operating Method
If you want the Favorite pages to rollover automatically, set the time you want each page to be displayed (between 0.5 and 20 seconds). 4. Hold down the button for 1 second, to save and return to Normal operation. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 67: Speed Chapter
81183_2 S2.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-5 3.3 Chapter & page details The salient points of the Data Display chapters and pages are summarized here. Use the Glossary in Section 9 of this handbook as necessary, for descriptions of abbreviations.
Page 68: Resetting Depth Values
The use of incorrect offset values could result in misleading depth information being displayed with a consequent risk of running aground. Before using your ST290 system, ensure the correct depth transducer offset has been set, as detailed in Section 7, System Setup. Heading chapter The on-screen chapter title is HEADING.
Page 69: Wind Chapter
81183_2 S2.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-7 Table 3-3: HEADING chapter pages Page content Description HEADING Compass heading, in degrees Course over ground, in degrees TACK HEADING Heading on next tack, in degrees...
Page 70: Gps Chapter
GPS. The pages are summarized in Table 3-6 . Table 3-6: GPS chapter pages Page content Description Fix status SATELLITES Number of satellites HDOP Horizontal dilution of position There are no adjustable values in the GPS chapter. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 71: Pilot Chapter
2-3-9 Pilot chapter The PILOT chapter shows the status of the autopilot. If an autopilot is not connected to the ST290 system, the PILOT chapter is not available. Timers chapter The on-screen chapter title is TIMERS. The pages are summarized in...
Page 72: Countdown Timer
The following description of how to use the stopwatch/lap timer, assumes a typical operational sequence: • Starting the stopwatch from a stopped condition. • Obtaining lap times while the stopwatch is running. • Stopping and resetting the stopwatch. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 73: Race Timers
81183_2 S2.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-11 Starting the stopwatch To start the stopwatch: 1. In the Timers chapter, select the STOPWATCH page. 2. Press the button. The stopwatch starts counting up.
Page 74: Alarms Chapter
Deep anchor alarm level, in MTR, FT or FTM DEEP with OFF COURSE Off course heading alarm value, in degrees AWA HIGH Apparent wind angle high alarm value, in degrees AWA LOW Apparent wind angle low alarm value, in degrees ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 75: Enabling Alarms
81183_2 S2 chap 3.fm Page 13 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 9:45 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-13 Table 3-9: ALARMS chapter pages (continued) Page content Description AWS HIGH Apparent wind speed high alarm level, in KTS or M/S AWS LOW...
Page 76: Setting Alarm Levels
Section 2: Using Digital Instruments So it shows a level value, and an A indicator. With this setting, an • activated alarm will sound both at the ST290 system and at an Auxiliary Alarm, when connected to the DPU. Setting alarm levels To set an alarm level: 1.
Page 77: Vessel Chapter
81183_2 S2.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:39 AM Chapter 3: ST290 Data Display 2-3-15 Vessel chapter The on-screen chapter title is VESSEL. The pages are summarized in Table 3-11 . Table 3-11: VESSEL chapter pages Page content Description...
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Page 85 Auto mode ................3-3-5 Operating hints ..............3-3-6 Steering sense ..............3-3-6 Man overboard/reciprocal course ........3-3-6 Chapter 4: Rudder Angle Instrument ............3-4-1 4.1 Getting started ................ 3-4-1 Displayed information ............3-4-1 4.2 Normal use ................3-4-1 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 87: Chapter 1: An Introduction To Analog Instruments
D5861-1 Figure 1-1: Analog instruments 1.2 General operating information Instructions for using the individual instrument types are given as follows: • Wind and Close Hauled Wind normal operation is described in Section 3, Chapter 2. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 88: Display Illumination
/DISP button to cycle through the these levels until you reach the level you want. 3. Press any other button to leave the Backlighting Adjust mode. Note: The digital display will return to normal operation 7 seconds after the last button press. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 89: Chapter 2: Wind Instruments
81183_2 S3.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-2-1 Chapter 2: Wind instruments 2.1 Introduction The ST290 Wind and Close Hauled Wind instruments each comprise an analogue dial and integral digital display. The instruments provide: • True and Apparent wind direction and speed. Wind speed is displayed either in knots or meters per second.
Page 90: Digital Display
Figure 2-3 , to operate your Wind and Close Hauled Wind instruments. Tack heading Velocity made good Press to toggle between True & Apparent indications Refer to Figure 2-3 D5548-1 Figure 2-2: Basic operation ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 91: True Or Apparent Data
When an alarm is sounding the instrument will continue to display live wind speed and angle. • A wind speed alarm will cause the current speed unit legend (KTS or M/S) to flash. A flashing MAX legend indicates a high wind speed alarm. • ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 92: Silencing An Alarm
A low wind speed alarm (LO plus speed units displayed). • A low wind angle alarm (LO displayed). Silencing an alarm Pressing any button will silence the alarm. Pressing the button repeatedly will silence any additional alarms. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 93: Chapter 3: Compass Instrument
81183_2 S3.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:41 AM 3-3-1 Chapter 3: Compass Instrument 3.1 Getting started The ST290 Compass instrument comprises an analogue dial and integral digital display, which provide: • Compass heading indication. • Steering indication •...
Page 94: Switch On
Note: If your ST290 system is connected to a Raymarine autopilot oper- ating in Auto, Vane or Track mode, the ST290 Compass instrument is forced to operate in Auto mode. In this mode, all ST290 Compass instru- ment button functions, except illumination, are disabled.
Page 95 Switch on Normal display Note: Modes annotated * rely on data sources outside of the system Average Course Over Hold down heading* Ground (COG)* for 3 seconds to reset average D5549-1 Figure 3-3: Selecting operating screen ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 96: Cog
3-3-4 Section 3: Using Analog Instruments If you have GPS or similar positioning data on your ST290 system and you select the select COG screen, the digital display displays your course over the ground. If such data is not available the display shows “ ---” .
Page 97: Auto Mode
The average course error is reset to zero whenever the locked heading is changed. Auto mode The auto mode is activated automatically when the ST290 system is connected to a SeaTalk compatible autopilot. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 98: Operating Hints
Man overboard/reciprocal course When the ST290 Compass instrument is in lock mode and the vessel is turned through 110° or more, the ST290 Compass instrument automatically locks to the reciprocal of the original course (180° from the original).
Page 99: Chapter 4: Rudder Angle Instrument
+40 about zero. 4.2 Normal use As the ST290 Rudder Angle Indicator operates in real time, very little operator action is necessary during normal use except to observe the instrument as required to ascertain the rudder angle. Note: If rudder angle information is not available on the SeaTalk bus, the analogue pointer oscillates ±10°...
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Page 101 2.2 Remote operation ..............4-2-2 General principles ..............4-2-2 Button function ..............4-2-3 Procedure ................4-2-3 Chapter 3: MOB Keypad ................4-3-1 3.1 Introduction ................4-3-1 3.2 Operation ................4-3-1 Cancelling a MOB condition ..........4-3-2 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 103: Chapter 1: An Introduction To Keypads
The following ST290 keypad types are available: • Remote Keypad.The Remote Keypad enables you to control standard ST290 digital instruments and MaxiView instruments. The operation of the Remote Keypad is described in Section 4, Chapter 2. • Man Overboard (MOB) Keypad. Enables you to swiftly initiate a MOB routine when necessary.
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Page 105: Chapter 2: Remote Keypads
Figure 2-1: Remote Keypad Remote control organization For the purposes of remote control, instruments are organized into groups. You can have up to eight groups of standard ST290 instruments and eight groups of MaxiView instruments, within your ST290 system: •...
Page 106: Remote Operation
B1, B2, B3 etc in turn. As each instrument is selected, it either displays a remote indicator or presents inverse video, to show you can control it from the Remote Keypad. Data display Graphic display DEPTH REMOTE HEADING REMOTE D5910-1 Figure 2-2: Typical remote control indicators ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 107: Button Function
Remote Keypad activity for 5 seconds. 2. Use the appropriate Remote Keypad buttons to operate the selected instrument (see Figure 2-3 ), in the same way that you would use the respective buttons at the instrument. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 109: Chapter 3: Mob Keypad
• If a Raymarine product that supports the MOB function is connected to ST290, the range and bearing to the MOB position are calculated and transmitted to the digital instruments. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 110: Cancelling A Mob Condition
A MOB condition can be cancelled from any MOB Keypad or from a compatible instrument. Clearing a MOB alarm resets the system to normal. To cancel a MOB condition, hold down the button for 3 seconds. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 111 1.2 Troubleshooting ..............5-1-2 Preliminary procedures ............5-1-2 Fixing faults ................5-1-3 Autopilot troubleshooting ............5-1-3 1.3 Technical support ..............5-1-4 World wide web ............... 5-1-4 Telephone help line ............5-1-4 Help us to help you ............5-1-4 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 113: Maintenance
• Always switch off the power to Raymarine equipment before work- ing on it. Routine care Periodically examine all ST290 system components, including cabling for signs of damage, and repair if necessary.
Page 114: Wind Transducer
81183_2 S5.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 8:42 AM 5-1-2 Section 5: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Periodically clean each ST290 instrument and keypad with a soft, moist, lint-free cloth. Do NOT use chemical or abrasive materials. When your instruments or keypads are not in use, always fit the suncovers supplied.
Page 115: Fixing Faults
(see Section 6, Installation) are still being met before further investigating the problem. 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 table may help to identify and rectify the problem.
Page 116: Technical Support
• Software issue number. To obtain serial numbers and software release issue numbers in your ST290 system, carry out the following procedure, at a Graphic Display: 1. In Normal operating mode, press the button to enter Chapter Select mode, then cycle to the USER SETUP chapter heading.
Page 117 6. To leave the Dealer options and return to Normal operation: i. Use the button to move to the DEALER EXIT screen ii. Press the button for 2 seconds, to return to Normal operation. Note: Serial numbers are also printed on the individual products. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 119 Cable routing practices ............6-2-2 Identifying cables ..............6-2-2 Procedure ................6-2-3 Pods .................. 6-2-4 System power ..............6-2-5 2.3 Cable preparation ..............6-2-5 General connections .............. 6-2-5 Connections to spring retention connectors ......6-2-6 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 120 Connecting to a system which includes a Raymarine autopilot ............ 6-2-29 Connecting to a system without a Raymarine autopilot ............ 6-2-29 Preparing ST290 for use ............6-2-30 Initial checks ................ 6-2-30 Setup requirements .............. 6-2-31 EMC Conformance .............. 6-2-31 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 121: Chapter 1: Preparing For Installation
1.1 Introduction This chapter provides information to assist in planning the installation of an ST290 system. As different ST290 systems will comprise different product combinations, the items packed with each product are shown in the following illustrations. A System Pack T22071 containing all the items provided in E22055, E22057, E22067 and E22069, is also available.
Page 122 SeaTalk Cable Plug, 400 mm Allen key SeaTALK Cable, 400 mm, Plug to Plug M5 x 50, No 6 x 3/4 inch pan-head countersunk screws (2 off) self-tapping screw (3 off) ST60, 50 metre Mount Assembly D6029-2 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 123 Analog Wind Instrument, Part No. E22059 - pack items Wind Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Instrument Instrument Clamp Surface Mount Edge Seal Instrument Seal Sun Cover SeaTalk Cable Stud (2 off) Thumb-nut (2 off) D6025-1 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 124 Analog Rudder Angle Indicator Instrument, Part No. E22062 - pack items Analog Analog Rudder Angle Analog Analog Surface Mount Edge Seal Analog Instrument Instrument Clamp Instrument Seal Sun Cover SeaTalk Cable Stud (2 off) Thumb-nut (2 off) D6028-1 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 125 Keypad Keypad Keypad Seals Clamp Sun Cover SeaTalk Cable D6031-1 MOB Keypad, Part No. E22064 - pack items Stud (2 off) Thumb-nut (2 off) Keypad Keypad Keypad Keypad Clamp Seals Sun Cover SeaTalk Cable D6030-1 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 126: Planning The Installation
Section 6: Installation 1.2 Planning the installation 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 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
Page 127: Suppression Ferrites
Raymarine. D3548-2 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. Data Processing Unit 5.9 in (150 mm)
Page 128: Transducer Pods
It is protected against physical damage. • It is at least 9 in (230 mm) from a compass. • It is at least 20 in (500 mm) from radio receiving equipment. • There is reasonable access for installation and servicing. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 129: Instruments & Keypads
(20 mm) The maximum thicknesses given in Table 1-1 apply when using the standard fixing studs supplied with your ST290 product. If you want to install an ST290 product in a mounting surface thicker than the maximum quoted thickness, use an M4 stud x 0.7 mm pitch, of the appropriate length.
Page 130 Each ST290 instrument and keypad can be fitted either above or below deck, provided: • The rear of each product is protected from water.
Page 131: Wind, Speed & Depth Transducers
12.2 in (310 mm) 2.5 in (63.5 mm) 33.5 in (850 mm) 1.25 in (31.75 mm) D5602-1 Figure 1-6: Wind Transducer dimensions ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 132: Speed And Depth
A wide range of through-hull Speed and Depth transducers are available, suitable for GRP, steel and aluminum hulled vessels (see Table 1-2 ). Please consult your Raymarine dealer for advice on the most appropriate transducer type for your vessel. Table 1-2: Summary of transducer types...
Page 133 Have 4 in (100 mm) of space above it, to allow for withdrawal. In addition to the above requirements, the depth transducer must be mounted within 10° of the vertical, forward, aft and athwart ships. D4350-4 Figure 1-9: Depth Transducer maximum angle ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 134: Further Information
6-1-14 Section 6: Installation Further information For advice or further information regarding the installation of any ST290 product, please contact the Raymarine Product Support Department or your local Raymarine dealer. Technical Support information in given in Section 5 of this handbook.
Page 135: System Structures
NMEA2000 or USB interfaces, for other products (e.g. GPS), you must also take this into account when positioning your ST290 products. In an ST290 system the Data Processing Unit (DPU) controls the operation of the system, and connects to the other system components via SeaTalk and SeaTALK buses.
Page 136: Cables
100, please contact the Raymarine Technical Support Department, or your local Raymarine Dealer, for advice on power supply connection. An ST290 system requires a 12 V dc supply, connected in one of the following ways: • With the supply (normally a battery) connected to the DPU.
Page 137: Typical Systems
Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation 6-1-17 1.5 Typical systems The exact manner in which ST290 is installed will be different from boat to boat, but suggested layouts for a sail boat and a power boat are shown in Figure 1-11 .
Page 138 81183_2 S6.book Page 18 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 11:27 AM 6-1-18 Section 6: Installation Suggested connection schemes for two different ST290 systems are shown in Figure 1-12 and Figure 1-13 TYPICAL SYSTEM (with battery power source) Wind Transducer Data Processing Unit...
Page 139 Key: SeaTalk SeaTALK Grounding cable Terminator 5-way connector 5-way connector Depth Speed Transducer Transducer RF ground D5601-2 Figure 1-13: Typical system using both SeaTalk and SeaTALK products with power supplied from a Raymarine Course Computer ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 141: Chapter 2: Installation Procedures
Section 6,Chapter 1, and that you are able to meet the requirements described there. Provided you adhere to those conditions, you can position the ST290 system components as required. Sequence of operations Typical installation procedures are described in the following sequence: •...
Page 142: Cable Routing Practices
Section 6, Chapter 1. Identifying cables SeaTalk and SeaTALK buses are used in the ST290 system. SeaTalk uses a 3-core cable and SeaTALK uses a 5-core, screened cable. Each cable type is available in both made-up form with pre-fitted connectors (see Figure 2-1 ), and in unterminated form on a drum.
Page 143: Procedure
(as in Figure 2-2 ). At the intended location for each ST290 product, take the following action: • If you are using pre-made cables, coil up the cable to await connec- tion.
Page 144: Pods
Pod to a 5-way SeaTALK connector block (as in Figure 2-2 ).The connector block is connected to SeaTALK and also provides a convenient point to insert a SeaTALK terminator. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 145: System Power
If a SeaTalk bus is already installed on the vessel, use SeaTalk cable to extend the bus to the existing products from the intended locations of the ST290 analog products. In such a case, the power source for the existing SeaTalk bus will also supply power for the entire ST290 system.
Page 146: Connections To Spring Retention Connectors
Figure 2-5 , then use the method illustrated in Figure 2-6 to connect each wire. 50 mm 9 mm D5905-1 Figure 2-5: Preparing cable for spring retention connectors D5907-1 Figure 2-6: Connecting to spring retention connector ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 147: Fitting Data Processing Unit
(3.5 mm) drill, drill a pilot hole for each of the two fixing screws. 4. Screw one of the self-tapping screws provided (No 8 x 1 in) into each hole, so each screw-head is at least 15 mm from the surface. D5776-1 Figure 2-8: Fitting DPU ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 148: Connections To Dpu
DPU as shown in Figure 2-9, DPU SeaTalk & SeaTALK2 connections. SHIELD SeaTALK BLACK WHITE BLUE SHIELD SeaTALK BLACK WHITE BLUE UNINSULATED SeaTalk YELLOW D5564-1 Figure 2-9: DPU SeaTalk & SeaTALK connections ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 149: Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous DPU connectors): • NMEA0183 • NMEA2000 • Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector to enable ST290 to be con- nected to a computer system for operation with navigational systems such as Raytech, and for diagnostic purposes. • Auxiliary Alarm. N2000_L...
Page 150: Nmea Data
Destination waypoint latitude and longitude Range and bearing to waypoint Waypoint arrival status Time, date, latitude, longitude, COG and SOG Variation Time Latitude and longitude Satellites Tracked HDOP Cross track error Waypoint identifier Waypoint Bearing Waypoint Distance ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 151: Securing Cables And Replacing Cover
Speed and Depth transducers each have a 45 ft (13.7 m) cable, which connects to the relevant Pod. Observing the guidelines given under Cable routing guidelines near the start of this chapter, run the cable to the intended location for the Pod. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 152: Wind Transducer
1. Insert the upper spindle of the transducer body into the vane and secure with the grub screw. 2. Insert the lower spindle of the transducer body into the anemometer and secure with the grub screw. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 153: Fitting Transducer
2. Drill two holes using a in (4 mm) drill bit. 3. Apply sealing compound to the bottom of the mounting block. Fixing screws Mounting block Locking ring FORWARD D6013-1 Figure 2-12: Fitting Wind transducer ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 154: Running Transducer Cable
Wind Pod. 4. Crimp new spade connectors onto the wires at the Wind Pod end of the cable, as described above, and connect the cable to the Wind Pod, as described under Fitting transducer Pods. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 155: Fitting Transducer Pods
The installation procedure given here is common to all Pod types and assumes that SeaTALK and transducer cables have been routed to the Pod location, as described under Running SeaTalk & SeaTALK cables on page 6-2-2. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 156 3. Drill three pilot holes for the Pod mounting screws, then secure the Pod to the mounting surface with the screws provided, as in Figure 2-15 . D5543-1 Figure 2-15: Securing Pod ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 157: Connecting Pods
Use Figure 2-17 , to determine the optimum connection sequence and the correct arrangement of cables in the Pod. Identifying connections The Pod connectors are color-coded, so ensure that each wire is connected to the correspondingly-colored connector. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 158 Connect transducer wires Press SeaTALK cable into the cable channel and arrange transducer wires over it If necessary, you can use both groups of SeaTALK connectors to daisy-chain Pods D5547-1 Figure 2-17: Wiring a Pod ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 159: Replacing Pod Cover
When all connections have been made to the Pod, replace the Pod cover 2.7 Fitting instruments & keypads General requirements All ST290 instrument and keypad types are installed in a similar manner, so generic procedures are given. Adapt these as necessary for the product you are installing.
Page 160: Instrument & Keypad Seals
ST290 instruments and keypads. Flush mounting To flush mount an instrument or keypad, use the procedure shown in Figure 2-19 to Figure 2-22 . ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 161 D r il in c h (2 d ia t e r D5710-1 Figure 2-19: Flush mounting, step 1 Cut four holes for corners. D5711-1 Figure 2-20: Flush mounting, step 2 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 162 Figure 2-21: Flush mounting, step 3 Feed cables through bracket, mounting surface and seal, then connect to instrument or keypad. Use studs and thumb nuts to secure instrument or keypad to mounting surface. D5713-1 Figure 2-22: Flush mounting, step 4 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 163: Surface Mounting
D r il 3 / 1 6 in d ia ( 5 m t e r D5714-1 Figure 2-23: Surface mounting, step 1 Cut hole for instrument or keypad boss. D5715-1 Figure 2-24: Surface mounting, step 2 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 164 Figure 2-25: Surface mounting, step 3 Feed cables through mounting surface, bracket and seals, then connect to instrument or keypad. Use studs and thumb nuts to secure instrument or keypad to mounting surface. D5717-1 Figure 2-26: Surface mounting, step 4 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 165: Connecting Instruments & Keypads
Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-25 Connecting instruments & keypads The appropriate buses for the various ST290 products are detailed under Running SeaTalk & SeaTALK2 cables, but the general rule is that all transducer Pods and digital instruments connect to SeaTALK whereas analog instruments and keypads connect to SeaTalk.
Page 166 Black (-ve) Red (+12 V) Connections as above D5795-1 Figure 2-29: SeaTALK instrument connections 4. Slide the boot fully home into the instrument connector (see Figure 2-30 ). D6082-1 Figure 2-30: Sliding cable boot into position ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 167: Unused Connectors
Ensure you do NOT deviate from the procedures in this handbook, when connecting power. The ST290 system requires a 12 V dc supply. Power can be supplied either from a separate 12 V dc source (preferably from a 12 V battery) or, from SeaTalk.
Page 168 6-2-28 Section 6: Installation Using the grounding cable Raymarine provide a made-up, RF grounding cable that you are recommended to use, to ground the ST290 system. The grounding cable is yellow and has a connector at one end which provides a connection to the SeaTALK...
Page 169: Procedures
Raymarine Technical Support Department, or your local Raymarine Dealer. Procedures CAUTION: POWER SUPPLY PROTECTION Ensure that the power source for ST290 is protected by a 5 A fuse or circuit breaker. Connecting to a system which includes a Raymarine autopilot If an existing power source (e.g.
Page 170: Preparing St290 For Use
2.9 Preparing ST290 for use WARNING:AUTOPILOT SAFETY If your ST290 system is connected to an autopilot system, ensure that the boat is securely moored and that all personnel are clear of the autopilot mechanism, before applying power to the system.
Page 171: Setup Requirements
Chapter 2: Installation Procedures 6-2-31 Setup requirements WARNING: SETUP REQUIREMENT Do NOT use ST290 or any associated system before the setup procedures have been completed. Before using your ST290 system for navigational purposes, prepare it for use as follows: •...
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Page 173 2.3 Setting up Favorite pages ............7-2-5 Set number of Favorite pages ..........7-2-5 Define Favorite rollover ............7-2-6 2.4 Setting an instrument profile ..........7-2-6 Choosing a profile ..............7-2-7 Introduction to Custom profiles ..........7-2-7 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 174 Set water temperature ............ 7-2-30 Set system voltage reading ..........7-2-30 Pilot setup ................7-2-31 Data Units ................7-2-31 Backlighting setup ............... 7-2-32 Setting levels ................ 7-2-32 Checking operation .............. 7-2-33 2.10 Leaving setup ............... 7-2-33 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 175 3.8 Leaving setup ............... 7-3-12 Chapter 4: Setting up Analog Instruments ..........7-4-1 4.1 Introduction ................7-4-1 4.2 Analog instrument setup ............7-4-1 Wind and Close Hauled Wind instruments ......7-4-1 Compass instrument .............. 7-4-3 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 177: Chapter 1: Setup Overview
Note: Transducer calibration procedures can be carried out from any Graphic Display. Autopilot setup If you have one or more Pilot Keypads fitted as part of your ST290 system, you must carry out the Autopilot Commissioning procedures ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 178: How The User Setup Values Are Applied
Section 8, Chapter 4, before first using the autopilot after installation. How the User Setup values are applied When you set up ST290, the values you set are applied in one of the following ways: • Locally, to only the instrument you are setting up. Most setup values are applied in this manner.
Page 179: Display Responses
Set various display options. • Calibrate the transducers (from any Graphic Display). • Set up autopilot parameters (from any Graphic Display), if the ST290 system is connected to an autopilot system. Refer to Section 8, Auto- pilots, for details. •...
Page 180: Choosing The Best Instrument Profile
Calibrate and align the compass, and set the variation. • Calibrate and align the wind vane. • Calibrate the speed. • Set the depth transducer offset. • Set the water temperature offset. • Calibrate the displayed battery voltage value. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 181: Setting Up Autopilot
WARNING: The autopilot commissioning procedures in Section 8, Chapter 4 must be carried out, if your ST290 system has one or more Pilot Keypads, before the autopilot is first used after installation. Any Graphic Display can be used to set up and calibrate a Raymarine autopilot connected to ST290.
Page 182: Analog Instruments
Apply factory defaults. • Set the compass instrument to operate in locked mode or live mode. • Select either true or magnetic bearing information. • Set the pointer response, • Set the digital display data response. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 183: Chapter 2: Setting Up Graphic Displays
(from any one Graphic Display). • Set up autopilot parameters (see Section 8 of this handbook), from any one Graphic Display, when an ST290 Pilot Keypad is being used to control an autopilot. Enter User Setup as follows: 1. In normal operating mode, press the button to enter Chapter Select mode, then cycle to the USER SETUP chapter heading.
Page 184 • button to move from page to page within each chapter. Press to move in one direction, or hold down to move in the opposite direc- tion. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 185 Refer to the chapter text for Set sequence number you can set up both custom structure and procedures. profiles at this point. Set linked keypad(s) D5726-1 Figure 2-3: Graphic Display User Setup chapters and pages ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 186: Setting Display Response And Update
Available update rates are from once a second (EVERY 10 X 100MSEC) to ten times per second (EVERY 1 X 100MSEC). The update rate of the large ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 187: Setting Up Favorite
Set number of Favorite pages To set the required number of Favorite pages: 1. Select the page which enables you to define the number of Favorite pages (see Figure 2-6 ). D5937-1 Figure 2-6: Number of Favorite Pages ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 188: Define Favorite Rollover
The structures of SAIL, POWER and FULL profiles are preset, and you cannot customize any of these. Refer to Section 2, Chapter 2 for details of the structure of these preset profiles. The CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 profiles are fully editable. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 189: Choosing A Profile
The default content of a CUSTOM profile is only the User Setup chapter. Therefore, when you first select a CUSTOM profile, you must use the Editing Custom profiles procedure to add chapters and pages you want in the profile. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 190: Editing Custom Profiles
The chapter edit screen enables you to: • Create a new chapter. (see Creating a new chapter). • Edit the name of any chapter (see Changing chapter name). • Delete any chapter (see Deleting a chapter), except the User Setup chapter. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 191 1 second. The first character of the chap- ter name flashes (see Figure 2-11 ) to indicate you can edit it. Use these to select chapter edit option Chapter edit menu Editable field D5840-1 Figure 2-11: Edit chapter name ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 192: Page Edit
2. Press the button to display the page edit screen. Note: As chapters must contain at least one page, a SPEED page is auto- matically added to each new chapter. You can change this as necessary. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 193 All the pages in the Graphic Display Full profile are available. 5. Hold down the button for 1 second to save this configuration. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 194: Leaving Profile Edit
From PROFILE SELECT setup chapter GENERAL OPTIONS REMOTE TRIP COUNTERS Momentary POSITION LOG. INTERVAL RACE TIMERS Hold down DATE/TIME DATA RESOLUTION TRANSDUCER CAL. chapter D6065-1 Figure 2-13: DISPLAY OPTIONS setup chapter ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 195: General Options
(on) or (off). When set to on, the Pilot Basic, Seatrial and Advanced Calibration are accessible. When PILOT CAL. is set to off, these Pilot calibration functions are bypassed. D5939-1 Figure 2-14: Display general options setup ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 196: Setting Trip Counters
You can set each race gun timer to any whole-minute value between 1 and 15 minutes. To set the race timer: 1. With the race timers page displayed s (Figure 2-16 ), use the button to highlight the required timer (GUN 1, GUN 2 or GUN 3). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 197: Setting Data Resolution
1 second to enter edit mode. The selected option then flashes. 3. Use the button to set the selected option to the resolution you want. 4. Hold down the button for 1 second to save the value. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 198: Setting Date And Time
1 second to enter edit mode. The offset value then flashes. button to change the TIME OFFSET value, until the 3. Use the local time is correct. button for 1 second to save the TIME OFFSET value. 4. Hold down the ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 199: Position Logging Interval
7-2-17 Position logging interval The position logging interval page (see Figure 2-19 ) enables you to define how often the ST290 system logs the boat’s position. D6088-1 Figure 2-19: Position logging interval setup With the POSITION LOGGING INTERVAL page displayed, use the button to highlight the interval you want.
Page 200: Transducer Calibration Procedures
Transducer calibration ensures that the data provided by the transducers gives correct readings at the instruments. Transducer calibration is applied globally to the ST290 system, and so only needs to be done once from one Graphic Display. An overview of the transducer calibration functions is given in Figure 2-21 .
Page 201: Starting Calibration
Calibration chapter, and are described here in the order in which they are selected. To carry out transducer calibration: 1. In User Setup, select the TRANSDUCER CALIBRATION chapter. 2. Press the button to move to the calibration procedure you want to carry out (see Figure 2-21 ). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 202: Compass Calibration
The object of the compass calibration is to correct for magnetic deviation and to set the correct compass alignment. The compass calibration procedure is summarized in Figure 2-22 . To Wind Vane calibration D5976-1 Figure 2-22: Compass calibration (Graphic Display) ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 203: Compass Calibration Requirement
Section 8, Chapter 4. If your ST290 system has its own, dedicated Smart Heading Sensor and is not receiving heading information from any other source, use the following procedures to calibrate the compass.
Page 204: Setting System Variation
If no other product on the SeaTALK system is allocated as a master, you should designate one ST290 Graphic Display as the master and carry out all setting up from this instrument. All other instruments on the system should be set as slaves.
Page 205: Wind Vane
3. Start turning your boat. If the boat is turning too quickly, the message TURN RATE TOO HIGH is displayed. If this occurs, immediately reduce the rate of turn. 4. When the procedure is complete, the SWING COMPLETE screen is dis- played. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 206: Aligning
Motor directly into the wind, then hold down the button for 1 second to set the vessel’s heading as the alignment value. Note: On a calm day, motor fast enough to ‘create your own wind’. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 207: Calibrating The Speed Transducer
Speed calibration principles The object of speed calibration is to ensure that the speed readings at the ST290 instruments are true indications of the boat speed, ideally over the operating speed range of the vessel, i.e. from stationary to top speed.
Page 208 • The speed indicated by the instrument. • The time it takes to cover the measured distance. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 209: Depth Transducer Offset
Depths are measured from the Depth transducer to the seabed. However, you can apply an offset to the actual distance measured so that the displayed depth reading represents either the depth from the waterline or from the bottom of the keel (see Figure 2-25 ). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 210 KEEL, through • zero, to WATERLINE values. button moves the offset value away from WATERLINE, • through zero, to KEEL values. • The annotation and the arrows on the screen show how the offset is applied. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 211: General Offsets
D5979-1 Figure 2-26: DEPTH OFFSET screens General offsets The GENERAL OFFSETS page enables you calibrate your system so that the water temperature and system voltage values shown on the ST290 pages are true indications. From Depth Offset To COMPASS calibration...
Page 212: Set Water Temperature
1 second to save the value. Set system voltage reading You can set the displayed voltage reading on the ST290 system to be the same as that at any point on the boat’s 12 V system you want to monitor, by setting theST290 VOLTAGE reading so it is the same as the voltage at the required point.
Page 213: Pilot Setup
It is imperative that autopilot setup is completed before the autopilot is used, to ensure safe navigation. If you are intending to use an ST290 Pilot Keypad to control an autopilot, you must carry out the autopilot setup procedures. Three autopilot setup...
Page 214: Backlighting Setup
1 second to save the value you have set. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4, for LEVEL 2 and LEVEL 3. 6. If required, use the Checking operation procedure (below) to check the system lighting levels ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 215: Checking Operation
USER SETUP EXIT screen. 1. Use the 2. Hold down the button for 2 seconds. The instrument returns to Chapter Select mode. 3. Either press the button or wait for 5 seconds, to return to Normal operation. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 217: Chapter 3: Setting Up Data Displays
D5962-1 Figure 3-1: User Setup chapter heading 2. Hold down the button for 2 seconds to display the User Setup entry screen (see Figure 3-2 ). USER SETUP D5963-1 Figure 3-2: User Setup entry screen ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 218 (e.g. on or off), on the setup pages. The values you set are saved, when you move to a new page or a new chapter. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 219 Set volume units Set remote sequence or off if you do not want to Set flow rate units see it. Set linked keypads D5725-1 Figure 3-4: Data Display User Setup chapters and pages ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 220: Display Responses Setup
Favorite pages. You can set either: YES. This sets the upper and lower display areas as linked pairs of • pages (e.g. speed/depth, BTW/DTW etc.) which change together when a new Favorite page is selected, ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 221: Procedure
All the pages in the Data Display Full profile are available. In addition to these, if ST290 is connected to a computer running Raymarine RayTech, the RayTech pages are also available to be allocated as Favorite pages.
Page 222 8. Repeat the procedure in steps 4 to 7 for the upper and lower display areas of the remaining Favorite pages. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 223: Setting An Instrument Profile
On, to make the 2. Use the displayed page, available as part of the CUSTOM profile, or OFF, to exclude it from the CUSTOM profile. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 224: Display Options
Figure 3-10:Typical OPTIONS setup screen 2. Press the button to move to each page in turn, and as each page is displayed, use the button to select the required option. The parameters you can set are: ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 225: Setting Race Gun Timers
1 second, to edit the minutes. The minutes value flashes. 5. Use the button to either set the required minutes value. 6. Press the button for 1 second, to leave the edit mode and save the new value. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 226: Setting Remote Control Configuration
3. Press the 3-12 ). OPTIONS SETUP REM SEQUENCE D6086-1 Figure 3-12: Set remote sequence 4. Use the button to set a number, to define the sequence in which the instrument is selected within its remote group. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 227: Data Units
The data UNITS page enables you to set the units in which data is displayed.These are global settings (the units you set are applied to the whole ST290 system), so only need to be made at one digital instrument. To set the data units: 1.
Page 228: Backlighting Setup
USER SETUP EXIT screen. 1. Use the 2. Hold down the button for 2 seconds. The instrument displays the USER SETUP entry screen. 3. Use the button to move to the required chapter in Normal opera- tion. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 229: Chapter 4: Setting Up Analog Instruments
At each Wind and Close Hauled Wind instrument, use the procedure in Figure 4-1 to: • Set wind angle response. • Set wind speed response. • Set VMG response. • Apply factory defaults (if required). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 230 (S1 to S15) Press response to set required value (1 to 15) To accept settings & exit calibration, hold down for 2 seconds D5723-1 Figure 4-1: Setting up Wind and Close Hauled wind instruments ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 231: Compass Instrument
Hold down for approximately 2 seconds Press Select Lock Mode display to select F (fixed) or C (current) Press Select true/ magnetic to select TRUE or MAG(netic) Variation D5891-1 Figure 4-2: Compass instrument calibration first stage ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 232 Do NOT set to show display on (bS1) mode response to set required value d1 (slowest) to d15 (fastest) To accept settings & exit calibration, hold down for 2 seconds D5724-1 Figure 4-3: Compass instrument calibration second stage ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 233 Introduction to Autopilots ............8-1-1 1.1 Applicability ................8-1-1 1.2 Autopilot operating modes ............ 8-1-1 Autopilot functions ..............8-1-2 Raymarine 150G and 400G autopilots ......8-1-2 Raymarine T150 and T400 autopilots ......8-1-2 ST290 system data ............8-1-2 1.3 Safety information ..............8-1-3 Setup requirement ............
Page 234 Fixing faults ................8-3-2 Autopilot alarm messages ............8-3-4 Product support ..............8-3-6 Chapter 4: Commissioning the Autopilot ..........8-4-1 Introduction ................8-4-1 Dockside checks .............. 8-4-1 Seatrial calibration procedures ........8-4-1 Pilot calibration procedures ........... 8-4-1 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 235 Pilot Seatrial Calibration ..........8-5-1 Pilot Advanced Calibration ..........8-5-1 5.2 Accessing Pilot Calibration ........... 8-5-2 General instructions ............... 8-5-2 5.3 Pilot Basic Calibration ............8-5-2 AutoTack angle ..............8-5-3 Relative (Mirror) tacks ............. 8-5-3 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 236 WindTrim response .............. 8-5-19 Cruise speed ................. 8-5-19 Turning error correction (T150 and T400 systems only) ..8-5-20 Latitude ................8-5-21 Autopilot reset ..............8-5-22 Pilot Advanced Calibration defaults ........8-5-23 Advanced Calibration options ..........8-5-25 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 237: Chapter 1: Introduction To Autopilots
8-1-1 Chapter 1: Introduction to Autopilots 1.1 Applicability You can use the ST290 Pilot Keypad, in conjunction with an ST290 instrument system, to control Raymarine autopilot systems which use T150, 150G, T400 and 400G course computers. Autopilot data is shown on specified ST290 Graphic Displays.
Page 238: Autopilot Functions
Steering Technology). These autopilots can be calibrated automatically using an AutoLearn feature. Raymarine T150 and T400 autopilots The Raymarine T150 and T400 autopilots do not have a GyroPlus yaw sensor fitted, but provide full basic functionality, using the Raymarine steering algorithm without AST.
Page 239: Safety Information
It is possible for navigation aids to produce invalid data in some cir- cumstances and the autopilot will not be able to detect this. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 241: Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation
8-2-1 Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation 2.1 Introduction This chapter describes how to use the ST290 Pilot Keypad to control Raymarine autopilot systems which use T150, 150G, T400 and 400G Course Computers. All controls mentioned in this chapter are on the ST290 Pilot Keypad, unless otherwise stated.
Page 242: Display Layout
ST290. You can configure these screens as part of the Graphic Display User Setup procedure (see Section 7, System Setup).
Page 243: Pop-Up Message Modes
Graphic Display User Setup procedure (see Section 7, System Setup). Example pop-up course-change message: This example shows a new locked heading, following a commanded course change in AUTO mode. The pop-up is displayed for 4 seconds. Figure 2-4: Pop-up pilot mode ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 244: Start-Up Mode
. The autopilot will now steer the boat on the current head- ing (locked heading). 3. The PILOT screen of the ST290 Graphic Display will display the auto- pilot status and the locked heading. The display in Figure 2-5 shows the autopilot in control of the boat maintaining a locked heading of 097º.
Page 245: Disengaging The Autopilot (Standby Mode)
Changing course in Auto mode In Auto mode, use the (port) and (starboard) buttons to change the locked heading in steps of 1° or 10° . For example: press three times for a 30° course change to port. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 246: Adjusting Autopilot Response
Figure 2-7: Changing course in AUTO mode Adjusting autopilot response You can adjust the performance of Raymarine autopilot systems by changing the response level. This is the only user adjustment you should need to make to the autopilot on a regular basis.
Page 247 10 seconds to return to the previous display. Note: You will lose these temporary changes to response level whenever the system is powered off. You can make PERMANENT adjustments in Pilot Basic or Advanced Calibration (see Section 8, Chapter 5). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 248: T150 & T400 Autopilot Systems
Pilot Basic or Advanced Calibration (see Section 8, Chapter 5). Off Course warning If an OFF COURSE warning occurs, pop-up window appears displaying the locked and compass bearings. Message will 'pop-up' in front of current view D3315-3 Figure 2-9: Off course warning ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 249: Dodging Obstacles Then Resuming Previous Course
Dodge D3303-2P Figure 2-10: Dodging an obstacle Dodging an obstacle To dodge an obstacle: 1. Select a course change in the appropriate direction. For example, press three times for a 30° dodge to port. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 250: Returning To The Previous Heading
AUTO while the display is flashing, the autopilot will maintain the current heading. 1 SECOND Message will "pop-up" infront of current view Resumed Obstacle course Original course Dodge D5499-2 Figure 2-11: Return to last heading ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 251: Using Sail Boat Features In Auto Mode
LAST HEADING prompt. Using sail boat features in Auto mode Automatic tack (AutoTack) The ST290 Pilot Keypad has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the boat through a preset angle in the required direction. The default angle is 100º.
Page 252: Preventing Accidental Gybes
Avoid sailing with the wind dead astern. • 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. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 253: Using Track Mode
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. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 254: Exiting Track Mode
If the cross track error is greater than 0.3 nm, a Large XTE warning will occur. The display will show how far port or starboard of the track you are and the direction you need to steer to get back on track. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 255: Tidal Stream Compensation
±0.05 nm (300 ft) or better. The autopilot takes account of the boat’s speed when computing course changes to ensure optimum performance over a wide range of boat speeds. Waypoint 2 Boat's speed over ground Waypoint 1 D3261-2 Figure 2-15: Tidal stream compensation ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 256: Waypoint Arrival And Advance
Waypoint arrival Waypoint advance Next target New target waypoint at 071˚ waypoint at 071˚ Target Old target waypoint waypoint Message will "pop-up" in front of current view D5416-1 Figure 2-16: Waypoint Arrival and Advance ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 257: Skipping A Waypoint - Seatalk Navigators Only
When the autopilot is in Track mode you still have full control from the keypad. Initiating a dodge maneuver In Track mode, you can make a dodge maneuver by using the course change buttons ( ) to select the desired course change. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 258: Cancelling A Dodge Maneuver
Note: To use Wind Vane mode, the autopilot must receive suitable wind information. When the autopilot is in Wind Vane mode it keeps the boat at a set angle to the wind, using wind and compass references. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 259: True And Apparent Wind
1. Steady the boat onto the required wind angle. 2. Press simultaneously to select Wind Vane mode. STANDBY AUTO and lock the current wind angle. The display shows the locked head- ing, wind type and the wind angle. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 260: Exiting Wind Vane Mode
Note: Because turning the boat affects the relationship between true and apparent wind angles, you should only use this method to make MINOR adjustments to the wind angle. For major changes, return to Standby mode, steer onto the new heading, then reselect Wind Vane mode. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 261: Dodges In Wind Vane Mode
WINDSHIFT alarm will occur (Figure 2-18 ): • To cancel the alarm, retain the existing wind angle and accept the new heading, press any key on the ST290 Graphic Display. • To cancel the alarm and keep to the existing heading, either: •...
Page 262: Using Autotack In Wind Vane Mode
• In gusty and unsteady inshore conditions, it is best to sail a few degrees further off the wind so that changes in wind direction can be tolerated. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 263: Adjusting The Rudder Gain
Correct rudder gain D3262-2 Figure 2-20: The effect of incorrect Rudder Gain settings Note: See Section 8, Chapter 5 for a full explanation of rudder gain and how to adjust it correctly. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 264 Figure 2-21: Adjusting Rudder Gain Note: You will lose these temporary changes to rudder gain whenever the system is powered off. You can make PERMANENT adjustments in Pilot Basic or Advanced Calibration (see Section 8, Chapter 5). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 265: Autopilot Troubleshooting
8-3-1 Chapter 3: Autopilot Troubleshooting 3.1 Introduction All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble- free operation. They are subject to comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. This chapter provides information to identify autopilot problems, and on how to interpret autopilot alarm messages, maintain your autopilot system and obtain product support.
Page 266: Fixing Faults
Change the CRUISE SPEED setting ble in Track mode, or track-holding speed, and boat speed is not avail- in Pilot Advanced Calibration to is slow. able via SeaTalk. the boat’s cruising speed (see Section 8, Chapter 5). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 267 You cannot enter Pilot Seatrial Cal- Seatrial calibration lock is on. Turn off the calibration protection ibration mode. feature in Pilot Advanced Calibra- tion (see Section 8, Chapter 5). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 268: Autopilot Alarm Messages
Serious drive failure – the drive is Check the drive unit for a jam and taking too much current. cabling for a short circuit. If fault persists, call a Raymarine service agent. DRIVESTOPPED The autopilot is unable to turn the...
Page 269 RG FAIL GyroPlus yaw sensor has failed. • If you have a 150G/400G course computer with internal GyroPlus sensor – call a Raymarine service agent. • If you have a T150/400 course computer with external GyroPlus yaw sensor – check the sensor and connections, then call a Rayma- rine service agent.
Page 270: Product Support
If the connections are secure, refer to the Fault Finding section in this chapter. If you cannot trace or rectify the fault, contact your nearest Raymarine dealer or Service Center, specifying: •...
Page 271: Commissioning The Autopilot
Pilot calibration procedures Parts of the commissioning process use the pilot calibration procedures (see Figure 4-1 ). These are accessed from any ST290 Graphic Display with PILOT CAL enabled, as separate User Setup chapters entitled, PILOT BASIC CAL., PILOT SEATRIAL CAL. and PILOT ADVANCED CAL. (see Section 7, Chapter 2).
Page 272: Controls
AUTO Graphic Display The Graphic Display buttons are: Pre-commissioning At the ST290 Graphic Display, select the PILOTS chapter Status page. 4.2 Dockside Checks With the boat safely tied up, complete the following dockside checks: 1. Switch on. 2. Check the autopilot rudder control.
Page 273: Step 2: Check The Autopilot Rudder Control
STANDBY to prevent further rudder movement. D3568-3 Figure 4-3: Checking rudder connection 3. If the rudder moves to port or the rudder drives hard over: i. Press STANDBY. ii. Turn off the power. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 274: Step 3: Adjusting Fundamental Autopilot Settings
To enter Pilot Advanced Calibration: 1. Press STANDBY to return the autopilot to Standby mode. 2. Using an ST290 Graphic Display (Figure 4-4 ), enter User Setup, as described in Section 7 of this handbook. Then press the button to...
Page 275 Turn rate limit page to page Off course warning angle Press Auto release AutoTack angle Gybe inhibit Wind mode Wind trim response Cruise speed Turning error correction Latitude Autopilot reset D6010-1 Figure 4-5: Pilot Advanced Calibration mode ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 276: Setting The Vessel Type
Use the DRIVE TYPE screen to set the autopilot drive type so it is the same as the autopilot drive fitted to the vessel. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 277: Setting The Rudder Offset
The adjustment can be made from 10° to 40° , in 1° steps. 4. To move to the next setting press the button, or to leave the current calibration chapter and save all setting changes, press the button. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 278: Setting The Rudder Damping
Note: You must leave the calibration chapter by using the button to save all calibration changes. If the unit loses power or is powered off be- fore this stage then all configuration changes made will be lost. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 279: Seatrial Calibration
(to provide speed through the water). This information will help the autopilot achieve best performance. EMC conformance Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 280: Seatrial Calibration Mode
To enter Pilot Seatrial Calibration: 1. Press STANDBY to return the autopilot to Standby mode. 2. Using an ST290 Graphic Display, enter User Setup, as described in Section 7 of this handbook. Then press the button to scroll to the PILOT SEATRIAL CAL.
Page 281: Step 1: Calibrating The Compass
Higher deviation figures are acceptable on steel boats but you must verify the compass ac- curacy with an independent reference. button to proceed to the ALIGN HEADING page. 7. Press the ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 282 If SWING COMPASS is ON Minimum of 2 circles SWING COMPASS is OFF Keep turning the boat until you see the SWING COMPLETE screen To AutoLearn, (via Align Rudder) D6007-1 Figure 4-7: Autopilot compass calibration ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 283: Setting Compass Alignment
You can then enter this value on the Heading Alignment screen, as described above. If the average heading error is more than 5° , you should perform the compass deviation correction procedure again, circling more slowly and in more favorable conditions. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 284: Step 2: Adjusting Autopilot Settings
If you are using a 150G or 400G autopilot system, use AutoLearn to set rudder gain, counter rudder and rudder trim. Before commencing AutoLearn, ensure that you have at least the amount of clear sea space shown in Figure 4-8 . ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 285 Sail boats: with sails down, motor the boat at typical cruising speed. • If conditions are not calm, head into the wind and waves. 4. When you are ready to start the AutoLearn, press the button. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 286 LRN FAIL 4 = AutoLearn failed, probably due to drive or compass failure. This completes the commissioning for 150G and 400G autopilot systems. The only setting you may now need to adjust is the response level (see Section 8, Chapter 2). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 287: Manual Set-Up
10 seconds. DISP 2. Sail your boat at cruising speed in clear water. 3. Press the Pilot Keypad AUTO button, to enter Auto mode, then using buttons, alter course by 40° : ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 288 3. To save the setting change, press the button. D5989-1 4. Press to check the autopilot performance in Auto mode. AUTO heading heading Rudder gain too low Rudder gain heading too high Correct rudder gain D3262-2 Figure 4-10:Rudder gain settings ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 289 T150 or T400 (non-GyroPlus) autopilot systems, for a range of sea conditions and headings, to maintain good overall performance (see Further adjustments below). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 290 4. Press AUTO to check the autopilot performance in Auto mode. Note: 150G and 400G autopilots have a ‘FastTrim’ feature within Rud- der Trim. Select RUDDER TRIM OFF to disable both FastTrim and Rudder Trim. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 291: Chapter 5: Adjusting Autopilot Settings
Pilot Advanced Calibration should be carried out only by suitably- qualified personnel. DO NOT attempt to use these procedures if you do not have an in-depth knowledge of setting up Raymarine autopilots ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 292: Accessing Pilot Calibration
To carry out Pilot calibration procedures, use an ST290 Graphic Display, with PILOT CAL enabled, as follows: 1. Enter the ST290 User Setup mode (see Section 7, System Setup). 2. Use the button to move to the required Pilot setup chapter, either, PILOT BASIC CAL, PILOT SEATRIAL CAL or PILOT ADVANCED CAL.
Page 293: Pilot Basic Calibration
A relative tack will turn the boat wind vane mode, your system will to mirror the present wind angle automatically trim to the mirrored angle having turned through the Figure 5-3: Relative Tacks set angle first. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 294: Gybe Inhibit
Note: The WIND MODE function is only active if the vessel type is set as SAIL BOAT and appropriate wind data is present. Use the WIND MODE screen to determine whether the boat steers to the APPARENT or TRUE wind angle in WIND VANE mode. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 295: Windtrim Response
The autopilot response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. Although you can make temporary changes to response during normal operation, the DEFAULT RESPONSE value you set here is the response level at power up. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 296: 400G Autopilot Systems
Provides tighter course keeping • Increased power consumption and drive unit activity Level 3 - AutoSeastate off and counter rudder yaw damping. • Provides tightest possible course keeping by introducing counter rud- der yaw damping ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 297: Pilot Seatrial Calibration
The items in Pilot Advanced Calibration vary according to the vessel type you have selected. See the table on page 8-5-23 for default values. Calibration structure The structure of the Pilot Advanced Calibration procedures, is shown in Figure 5-4 ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 298 AUTOTRIM (SAIL BOAT ONLY) AUTORELEASE RESPONSE LEVEL (STERN DRIVE ONLY) to save settings and exit calibration chapter TURN RATE LIMIT OFF COURSE WARNING ANGLE (NOT SAIL BOAT) D5982-2 Figure 5-4: Pilot Advanced Calibration ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 299: Seatrial Calibration Lock
Note: When you choose the vessel type, the autopilot will set appropriate defaults for the other calibration settings. Refer to the table at the end of this section for default values. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 300: Drive Type
Note: You can also zero the rudder bar with the boat underway during the initial seatrial, by manually steering a straight course then accessing the RUDDER OFFSET screen in Seatrial Calibration, to adjust the offset. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 301: Rudder Limit
Note: The rudder gain on 150G and 400G autopilots is adjusted auto- matically during the AutoLearn process. Manual adjustment of Rudder gain is required for T150 and T400 autopilots (see Section 8, Chapter 4). ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 302: Counter Rudder
The adjustment can be made from 1 to 9. 3. To move to the next setting press the button, or to leave the current cali- D5991-1 bration chapter and save all setting changes, press the button. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 303: Rudder Trim
D5992-1 changes, press the button. Note: 150G and 400G autopilots have a ‘FastTrim’ feature within Rud- der Trim. Select RUDDER TRIM OFF to disable both FastTrim and Rudder Trim. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 304: Response Level
Levels 4 to 6 should give good course keeping with crisp, well-controlled turns under normal operating conditions Level 9 gives the tightest course keeping and greatest rudder activity, but may lead to a rough passage in open waters as the autopilot may ‘fight’ the sea ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 305: T150 & T400 Autopilot Systems
1° per second to 30° per second in 1° steps. 3. To move to the next setting press the D5993-1 button, or to leave the current cali- bration chapter and save all setting changes, press the button. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 306: Off Course Warning Angle
AutoRelease provides emergency manual over-ride in situations when you need to avoid an obstacle at the last moment. If the vessel type is set to STERN DRIVE (I/O or stern drive), the default setting is AutoRelease ON. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 307: Autotack Angle
A relative tack will turn the boat wind vane mode, your system will to mirror the present wind angle automatically trim to the mirrored angle having turned through the Figure 5-6: Relative Tacks set angle first. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 308: Gybe Inhibit
Note: The Wind mode function is active only if the vessel type is set as SAIL BOAT and appropriate wind data is present. Use the WIND MODE screen to determine whether the boat steers to the APPARENT or TRUE wind angle in Wind Vane mode. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 309: Windtrim Response
Use the CRUISE SPEED screen to define the boat’s typical cruising speed.This is the speed the autopilot will use to compute course changes, if both the boat’s speed through the water and speed over ground readings are unavailable. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 310: Turning Error Correction (T150 And T400 Systems Only)
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. without compensation with compensation D3263-2P Figure 5-7: Turning error correction ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 311: Latitude
The adjustment can be made from 0° to 80° in 1° steps. 3. To move to the next setting press the button, or to leave the current cali- D6046-1 bration chapter and save all setting changes, press the button. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 312: Autopilot Reset
Section 8: Autopilots Autopilot 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 autopilot calibration settings. You will then need to repeat the autopilot commissioning process.
Page 313: Pilot Advanced Calibration Defaults
Response: with G non-G Turn rate limit Off course angle AutoRelease AutoTack angle Gybe inhibit Wind mode APPARENT APPARENT WindTrim response Cruise speed Turning error corr. NORTH NORTH NORTH NORTH NORTH NORTH NORTH Latitude Autopilot reset ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 315: Advanced Calibration Options
OFF, ON (Sailboat only) Gybe inhibit APPARENT, TRUE (Sailboat only) Wind mode 1 to 9 (Sailboat only) WindTrim response 4 to 60 Cruise speed OFF, NORTH, SOUTH Turning error corr. 0 to 80 Latitude OFF, ON Autopilot reset ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 319 Counter rudder The amount of rudder an autopilot applies to try to prevent the boat from yawing off course. Higher settings result in more rudder being applied. Course To Steer Distance Made Good Distance To Waypoint Estimated Time of Arrival Gallon(s) Global Positioning System Gallons per hour ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 320 National Maritime Electronics Association. The NMEA provides protocols which define an internationally accepted serial communication interface standards for sharing data between electronic equipment. The ST290 system can share information with non-SeaTalk equipment using the NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 protocols.
Page 321 Velocity Made Good. The component of the vessel speed through the water in the direction of true wind. WindTrim Determines how quickly an autopilot responds to changes in wind direction. Higher wind trim settings give a greater responsiveness to wind changes. Waypoint Cross Track Error ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Page 323 Section 10: Index ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 324 Section 10: Index ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
Page 325 3-3-1 setup requirement 1-1-7, 2-1-7, 7-1-5 operation 3-3-1 to 3-3-6 Track mode 8-2-13 to 8-2-18 steering sense 3-3-6 dodging obstacles 8-2-17 true/magnetic indications 3-3-2 entering 8-2-13 Rudder Angle operation 3-4-1 leaving 8-2-14 route complete 8-2-17 ST290 Owner’s Handbook...
Page 326 Data Display 2-3-10 using spring retention Graphic Display 2-2-17 connectors 6-2-6 Custom profiles 2-1-6 Calibrating transducers 1-1-7, 2-1-7, 7-1-1, setting up 7-2-18 to 7-2-30 Data Display 7-3-7 Calibration Graphic Display 7-2-7 autopilots 8-5-1 compass 7-2-20 Depth transducer 7-2-27 ST290 Owner’s Handbook...
Page 327: Selecting Chapters & Pages 2
& pages 1-1-3, 2-1-1 setting number of pages controls 2-1-2 Data Display 7-3-5 Data Display 2-3-1 to 2-3-15 Graphic Display 7-2-5 Graphic Display 2-2-1 to 2-2-21 setting rollover introduction 1-1-3 Data Display 2-3-4 Graphic Display 7-2-6 ST290 Owner’s Handbook...
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6-2-19 Data Display 2-3-6 power supply 6-2-27 Graphic Display 2-2-12 preparing cables 6-2-5 Maximum speed resetting SeaTalk & SeaTALK2 cables 6-2-2 Data Display 2-3-5 sequence of operation 6-2-1 Graphic Display 2-2-11 transducer Pods 6-2-15 to 6-2-19 ST290 Owner’s Handbook...
Page 329 Setting contents of Favorite pages Profiles Data Display 7-3-6 custom 2-1-6 Graphic Display 2-2-9 introduction 1-1-6, 7-1-4 Setup requirement 1-1-7 preset 2-1-6 Silencing alarm 2-1-4, 3-2-4 selection at first switch on 2-1-2 Site requirements Depth transducer 6-1-12 ST290 Owner’s Handbook...
Page 330 Timers chapter Wind transducer 6-1-11 alarm clock Software numbers Data Display 2-3-9 to 2-3-10 autopilot 8-3-6 Graphic Display 2-2-16 ST290 system 5-1-4 countdown timer Specifications 1-1-9 to 1-1-11 Data Display 2-3-10 Speed chapter Graphic Display 2-2-17 Data Display 2-3-5 Data Display 2-3-9...
Page 331 6-1-11 profile Wind vane assembly 6-2-12 Data Display 7-3-7 to 7-3-8 Graphic Display 7-2-6 to 7-2-12 race timers Data Display 7-3-9 Graphic Display 7-2-14 remote control setup Data Display 7-3-10 Graphic Display 7-2-17 requirement 7-1-1 ST290 Owner’s Handbook...
Page 332 10-1-8 Section 10: Index ST290 Owner’s Handbook...
Page 333 Although the best efforts are made to ensure each template is produced at the correct physical size, variables in the printing process may lead to slight inaccuracies in the printed templates. Always check the template dimensions before use. ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook...
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Raymarine ST290 Owner's Handbook Manual

Section 1: an Introduction to St290

Section 2: Using Digital Instruments

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Digital Instruments

Chapter 2: ST290 Graphic Display

Section 3: Using Analog Instruments

Chapter 3: Compass Instrument

Chapter 4: Rudder Angle Instrument

Section 4: Using Keypads

Section 5: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Section 6: Installation

Section 7: System Setup

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