87076_1.book Page i Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Contents Preface ..........................v Safety notices ......................v EMC Conformance ....................v Pressure washing ....................v Product documents ....................v Warranty ........................vi Product disposal ......................vi Chapter 1:Installation and system overviews ........... 1 1.1 Installation overview ..................
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87076_1.book Page ii Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport Installation & Setup Guide 2.7 Pilot Controller ..................... 23 Fitting ......................23 Connect controller and SeaTalk bus ............. 23 SeaTalk power connections..............23 2.8 Connect to ground ..................25 2.9 Optional connections ...................
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87076_1.book Page iii Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 4:SmartPilot X-5 Sport Settings ............47 4.1 Introduction ....................47 Calibration modes ..................47 Display Calibration..................47 User calibration..................47 Seatrial calibration ..................47 Dealer Calibration ..................47 Accessing the Calibration modes..............48 Adjusting calibration values ................
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Pressure washing Subjecting any Raymarine product to high pressure washing may cause subsequent water intrusion and failure of the product. Raymarine will not warranty product subjected to high pressure washing. Product documents This document is part of a series of books associated with the SmartPilot X-5 series.
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. You can also register online at www.raymarine.com by following the Login or create an account link.
Certified installation Raymarine recommends certified installation by a Raymarine approved installer. A certified installation qualifies for enhanced warranty benefits. Contact your Raymarine dealer for further details and refer to the separate warranty document packed with your product. Getting assistance If you need further assistance with an installation, contact your dealer or visit the...
87076_1.book Page 2 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport Installation & Setup Guide Product documents The SPX-5 Sport system consists of a number of components connected together using a Raymarine SeaTalk bus. SPX-5 Sport system - key components...
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87076_1.book Page 3 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 1: Installation and system overviews Example SeaTalk system SeaTalk allows connection of compatible products though a dedicated data bus, to allow information sharing around the ship. ST6002 ST60+ depth ST60+ speed ST6002 SmartController instrument...
87076_1.book Page 4 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport Installation & Setup Guide 1.3 Equipment & Tools Before you begin ensure you have all the necessary components and tools to install your system. Parts supplied SmartPilot Panel...
87076_1.book Page 5 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 1: Installation and system overviews Tools and equipment NOT supplied You will need to supply the following equipment and tools: Tools: • Flat bladed screwdriver • Power drill (cordless recommended). •...
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This will provide the best conditions for EMC performance for the installation. Suppression ferrites Raymarine cables may be fitted with suppression ferrites. These are important for correct EMC performance. Any ferrite removed to facilitate installation must be replaced in the original position immediately after the installation is complete.
SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Connections to other equipment If Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a Raymarine suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near the Raymarine unit.
87076_1.book Page 9 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 2: Installing the system The correct cable dimensions for various cable lengths are given in the following table. Total cable length (A + B) Copper area Up to 3.0 m (10 ft) 2.5 mm Up to 5.0 m (16ft) 4 mm...
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87076_1.book Page 10 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide 237 mm (9.33 in) 56 mm (2.2 in) D10375-1...
87076_1.book Page 11 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 2: Installing the system Connection overview The Course Computer provides the following system connections SeaTalk fuse Power fuse Note: Spare fuses (2 A) (15A) are located in the connector cover Fluxgate NMEA 0183 SeaTalk...
87076_1.book Page 12 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Woodruff key Retaining Washer Steering wheel hub D10376-1 Step 2 - Check wheel shaft size As the way in which components are fitted depends on the diameter of the steering shaft, it is very important to ascertain the steering shaft diameter before you proceed with the fitting procedure.
87076_1.book Page 13 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 2: Installing the system Taper adaptor fits to 3/4" Steering wheel steering shaft steering (3/4" shaft fitting) shaft 3/4 inch Steering Shaft Steering wheel Taper adaptor, 1" steering (1" shaft fitting) fits to stub shaft shaft 1 inch Steering Shaft...
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87076_1.book Page 14 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide 3. Referring to the following illustration, identify a convenient surface that will pro- vide a secure anchoring point for the torque restraint bracket. Note:...
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87076_1.book Page 15 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 2: Installing the system 4. Offer up the torque restraint bracket to the mounting surface and mark the posi- tions for the securing screws. D10379-1 5. Remove the SPX-5 Sport Drive from the steering shaft, then drill four in (4 mm) holes for the securing screws.
87076_1.book Page 16 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Step 3 - Fit Sport Pilot drive Introduction 1. Secure the torque restraint to the mounting surface, using the four M4 screws, nuts and washers provided, as shown in the following illustration.
87076_1.book Page 17 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 2: Installing the system Fitting to 3/4 inch steering shaft 3/4 inch shaft fitting Alignment Alignment Woodruff mark mark key (large) Woodruff Nyloc Washer (small) (small) 3/4" shaft Seal Sport Drive Taper Screw washer...
87076_1.book Page 18 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide 9. Slide the steering wheel onto the stub shaft, so that the woodruff key inserted at step 8 engages with the keyway in the wheel.
87076_1.book Page 19 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 2: Installing the system 6. Offer up the stub shaft to the drive unit, ensuring the alignment marks on the stub shaft and drive unit are aligned. Using the Allen key supplied, secure the stub shaft to the drive with the four countersunk screws supplied.
87076_1.book Page 20 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide 2.5 Connecting power & drive cables to the Course Computer Power The SPX-5 Sport system needs a 12 V dc supply. CAUTION: Ensure correct supply voltage Do NOT connect 24 V to the Course Computer, or damage to the product could occur.
Compass mounting Location To achieve the best performance, mount your compass: • With the Raymarine logo facing the bow. • As close as possible to the boat’s pitch and roll center. • At least 2ft 6 in (0.8 m) away from your boat’s steering compass to avoid deviation of both compasses.
87076_1.book Page 22 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Mounting procedure 1. Mount the Fluxgate Compass on a vertical bulkhead, with the cable leaving at the bottom of the unit. 2. Stick the supplied warning label near to the compass, where it is clearly visible.
87076_1.book Page 23 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.7 Pilot Controller Fitting The ST6002 Pilot Controller is supplied with an 4 m cable for connection to the SeaTalk bus. Ensure that your mounting location is within 4 m of a suitable connection point.
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87076_1.book Page 24 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide SeaTalk power supplied by Course Computer Course Computer Pilot Controller SeaTalk instruments Yellow Screen SeaTalk D10644-1 SeaTalk power supplied externally Course Computer Pilot Controller...
87076_1.book Page 25 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.8 Connect to ground CAUTION: Grounding The SPX-5 Sport system ground MUST be connected to ship’s ground. Failure to connect to ship’s ground may cause it, or other on- board electronics to malfunction.
87076_1.book Page 26 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide 2.9 Optional connections Rudder reference For suitable vessels, an optional rudder reference transducer is available to provide an accurate display of the rudder angle, and further improve steering accuracy and performance of the SPX-5 Sport system.
Chapter 2: Installing the system SeaTalk Connections To connect your autopilot to a SeaTalk backbone, use a dedicated spur cable. Spur cables are available from your Raymarine dealer, as follows: Part number SeaTalk spur cable length 1 ft 3 in (400 mm)
NMEA 0183 / Connecting other manufacturers’ equipment • When connecting Raymarine equipment to other equipment using a non- Raymarine cable, you MUST attach an appropriate suppression ferrite to the cable near to the Raymarine unit. • When connecting third party equipment refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for cable details.
87076_1.book Page 29 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.10Final checks When you have completed all necessary installation procedures, but before you apply power to the system, ensure all equipment and connections are properly secured. Secure all cables To prevent strain on the connector blocks, secure the cables to the Course Computer with cable ties as shown below.
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The basic SPX-5 Sport system is supplied without a rudder reference transducer, so in the basic system, the Pilot Controller display does not show a rudder reference bar or indicator. However, the SPX-5 Sport system is compatible with the Raymarine rudder reference transducer, and this can be fitted as an option.
87076_1.book Page 33 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 3: Commissioning & Setup Step 2 - Check data connections Pilot controller Check the SmartPilot controller links as follows: • With on the Pilot Controller switched on, check that the Pilot Controller display shows STANDBY.
87076_1.book Page 34 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide D10646-1 4. Check that the rudder moves to starboard a few degrees and then stops. if the rudder drives hard over, immediately press standby to prevent further rud- der movement.
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87076_1.book Page 35 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 3: Commissioning & Setup Setup map CAL screen CAL screen Enter DEALER CALIBRATION CAL screen CAL screen Rudder ref fitted Leave DEALER CALIBRATION D10807-1 Entering Dealer calibration Enter Dealer calibration as follows: 1.
87076_1.book Page 36 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Set the vessel type as follows: 1. Use to select the appropriate type of boat: Options Notes DISPLACE Power driven boats which do not plane.
87076_1.book Page 37 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 3: Commissioning & Setup Save the new settings When you have adjusted the above settings, hold down standby for two seconds, to save your changes, leave Dealer calibration and return to the Standby mode. Seatrial calibration When you have completed the dockside checks, carry out a Seatrial calibration, to calibrate the compass and set up the autopilot steering characteristics.
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87076_1.book Page 38 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide determine the deviation and apply any correction required. The correction procedure reduces deviation errors to a few degrees. As magnetic deviation can cause significant compass errors on your boat, you MUST complete the compass swing before any other seatrial procedure.
87076_1.book Page 39 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 3: Commissioning & Setup Note: If necessary, you can quit the correction process by pressing standby or disp. If you then want to repeat the deviation correction, return to the SWING COMPASS screen. 6.
87076_1.book Page 40 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Although the compass calibration removes most of the alignment error, small errors (a few degrees) may remain. Once you have completed the initial compass calibration, you can make further adjustments to the alignment without having to swing the compass again.
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87076_1.book Page 41 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 3: Commissioning & Setup 1 minute (approximately) D5495-2 Ensure you have sufficient sea room to complete the AutoLearn, then carry out the AutoLearn as follows: 1. If you are not already in Seatrial calibration: standby disp From Standby mode, hold down...
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87076_1.book Page 42 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide 3. With the AUTOLEARN screen displayed, prepare to start the AutoLearn: • power boats: steer straight ahead (rudder centered). For non-planing boats, set a comfortable cruising speed. For planing boats set the speed so the boat is just planing.
Adjust these settings when motoring your boat at cruising speed. For further information on adjustable parameters, refer to Chapter 4: SmartPilot X-5 Sport Settings. Setting response level Before proceeding with any manual adjustment, set the response level to 5 as follows: 1.
87076_1.book Page 44 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Rudder gain Boats can vary widely in their response to helm, and by adjusting the rudder gain you can change the SPX-5 Sport system’s steering characteristics. Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the SPX-5 Sport system applies to correct course errors –...
87076_1.book Page 45 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 3: Commissioning & Setup Counter rudder Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the SPX-5 Sport system applies to try to prevent the boat from oversteering. Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being applied.
87076_1.book Page 46 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide To adjust the AutoTrim 1. Enter Dealer calibration as described on page 35. 1. Use disp as necessary to access the AUTOTRIM screen. 2. Use -1 or +1 to adjust the AutoTrim level.
87076_1.book Page 47 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 4: SmartPilot X-5 Sport Settings 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the SPX-5 Sport system calibration settings and the factory default settings. The calibration settings can be adjusted to best suit your operating requirements, but as many will have been adjusted to optimum values when commissioning the system, they should not require further change.
87076_1.book Page 48 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Accessing the Calibration modes Accessing Calibration Modes 2 seconds Calibration 2 seconds Modes (saves changes) to enter Display calibration mode to enter User calibration mode...
HDG TRUE - True heading. If you select this the screen will indicate TRUE for heading values, during normal operation. Data pages The Pilot Controller has fifteen user-configurable data pages. Each data page can be configured to display SeaTalk/NMEA data, which can be viewed during normal normal operation (see SmartPilot X-5 Sport Operating Guide).
87076_1.book Page 50 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide The default page settings are: Data Page Default Setting XTE (Cross Track Error) BTW (Bearing to Waypoint) - see Note below DTW (Distance to Waypoint) - see Note below...
87076_1.book Page 51 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 4: SmartPilot X-5 Sport Settings Available Data Pages Displayed as Bearing to Waypoint Rudder Gain RUDD GAIN Response RESPONSE Watch WATCH - used to control the Watch timer Universal Time Coordinated Note: There are 3 depth pages (meters, feet and fathoms) and 2 water temperature pages (°C...
87076_1.book Page 52 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Screen Text Options RESPONSE Range = 1 to 9 Levels 1 to 3 minimize the amount of pilot activity. This conserves power, but may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy.
87076_1.book Page 53 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 4: SmartPilot X-5 Sport Settings Accessing Dealer Calibration Dealer Calibration 2 seconds (saves changes) To adjust values To exit & save changes 2 seconds D10470-1 Vessel type Selecting the correct vessel type, enables the SPX-5 Sport system to set appropriate values for other calibration settings, to give optimum performance.
87076_1.book Page 54 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Options Vessel type STERN DRV Boats with outdrives or outboard engines, including Mercury Verado and Volvo Penta IPS. WORK BOAT Commercial tugs, fishing vessels, etc SAIL BOAT Not applicable to the SPX-5 Sport.system...
87076_1.book Page 55 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Chapter 4: SmartPilot X-5 Sport Settings Counter rudder Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the SPX-5 Sport system applies to try to prevent the boat from oversteering. Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being applied.
87076_1.book Page 56 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide Screen Text Options RESPONSE Range = 1 to 9 Levels 1 to 3 minimize the amount of pilot activity. This conserves power, but may compromise short-term course-keeping accuracy.
CAUTION: Losing settings at system reset Do NOT select System RESET unless advised to do so by a Raymarine dealer. If you complete a reset you will lose the SPX-5 Sport system calibration settings. You will then need to repeat the SPX-5 Sport system commissioning process.
87076_1.book Page 58 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide 3. The screen will then show an ARE YOU SURE message. Either: auto • Press to cancel the reset • Press again to select YES and reset the SPX-5 Sport system.
87076_1.book Page 59 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Appendix 1: NMEA 0183 sentences The SPX-5 Sport Course Computer computer supports the following NMEA0183 sentences. NMEA0183 to Course Computer Header Data in Cross track error, bearing to waypoint, waypoint number Bearing to waypoint, distance to waypoint, waypoint number, time Latitude/longitude, time Heading...
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87076_1.book Page 62 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM SmartPilot X-5 Sport installation & Setup Guide SportDrive Nominal supply voltage 12 V dc Operating voltage range 10 V to 16 V dc Environmental conditions: • operating temperature -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) •...
87076_1.book Page 63 Monday, March 10, 2008 9:21 AM Pilot Controller (ST6002) Nominal supply voltage: 12 V dc via SeaTalk Operating voltage range: 10 V to 16 V dc Current consumption (Standby mode) 60 mA (less than 200 mA with full lighting) Environmental conditions: •...
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