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Raymarine
S100 Controller
User Guide
Welcome to the S100 Controller
Handbooks can be such daunting things, can't they?
Please don't worry, we have made this guide as simple as
possible.
Your guide contains an explanation on how to use your
S100, so finding your way around will become second
nature.
If all you want to do is power up and get going, that's fine.
But if you want to know more about what your S100 will
do for you, you'll find it here.
Document Number: 81242-2
Date: January 2005

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  • Page 1 Raymarine S100 Controller User Guide Welcome to the S100 Controller Handbooks can be such daunting things, can’t they? Please don’t worry, we have made this guide as simple as possible. Your guide contains an explanation on how to use your S100, so finding your way around will become second nature.
  • Page 2 Contents S100 Controller Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 - Getting Started Changing the Controller batteries ........5 The S100 Autopilot Controller ..........6 How do I power the system on? ..........7 2 - Using your S100 How do I use the autopilot?..........9 How do I automatically steer straight? ....... 10 How do I follow a route from my GPS? .......
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started . . . Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 5: Changing The Controller Batteries

    Changing the Controller batteries The S100 Controller is powered by 2 AAA batteries which are located in the back of the unit. Ensure that only good quality alkaline batteries are used. Do not use rechargeable batteries. A small cross-head screwdriver will be required to undo the battery cover screws.
  • Page 6: The S100 Autopilot Controller

    MODE Press to select required pilot mode. STANDBY (POWER ON) When off, press to power on the S100 Use to return to manual control of your boat when in PILOT mode. Press and hold to access Pilot Setup Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 7: How Do I Power The System On

    How do I power the system on? POWER ON Ensure that you autopilot and basestation is powered on at the ships breaker. On the controller, press and hold the STANDBY button. The handset will beep, the display will read STANDBY and you’re ready to go. Power Saving Mode If you are in STANDBY mode (autopilot off), the handset will automatically turn off if no button has been pressed for 5 minutes.
  • Page 8: Using Your S100

    Using your S100 Controller Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 9: How Do I Use The Autopilot

    How do I use the autopilot? Your autopilot can steer your boat according to one of its preset modes. The modes that are available are dependant on your boat and autopilot type. Each of these are explained on the following pages. Available modes POWER FISHING...
  • Page 10: How Do I Automatically Steer Straight

    2. Check that there are no Returns the boat to STANDBY manual steering obstructions. 3. Press the PILOT key to activate the autopilot. AUTO AUTO mode is also available for selection via Quick Tip the MODE button Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 11: How Do I Follow A Route From My Gps

    How do I follow a route from my GPS? Your autopilot can follow a route that you have previously set on your GPS or Chartplotter. Ensure that your GPS/Chartplotter is sending valid SeaTalk or NMEA 0183 data. From any screen: press repeatedly until MODE 1.
  • Page 12: How Do I Follow A Circle Pattern

    (S, M or L) if required activates autopilot PILOT 3. Press the PILOT key to activate in CIRCLE mode the autopilot CIRCLE If your circles are gradually becoming larger, increase Quick Tip the response setting and restart the circle pattern. Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 13: How Do I Follow A Zig-Zag Pattern

    How do I follow a zig-zag pattern? When you enter ZIGZAG mode, the autopilot will use your current position and heading as the center line of the zig-zag. The autopilot will now gently steer your boat into the pattern starting with a turn to starboard.
  • Page 14: How Do I Follow A Cloverleaf Pattern

    (S, M or L) if required activates autopilot PILOT 3. Press the PILOT key to activate in CLOVERLEAF mode the autopilot CLOVERLEAF You can change the pattern direction in Quick Tip PILOT SETUP (See section 3) Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 15: How Do I Steer To A Fixed Wind Angle

    How do I steer to a fixed wind angle? If your boat is equipped with a wind transducer, you can set the autopilot to steer at a fixed angle to the wind, WIND mode. You can adjust this angle to suit your needs. From any screen: press repeatedly until MODE...
  • Page 16: How Do I Tack Using The Autopilot

    TACK TACK is displayed. select the desired 2. Use the PORT and tack direction STARBOARD keys to select the TACK direction. press to start the PILOT 3. Press PILOT to accept. TACK maneuver WIND TACK Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 17: How Do I Dodge An Obstacle

    How do I dodge an obstacle? Even when the autopilot is activated, you are are still able to override it. If, for example, you encounter an obstacle, or you just wish to change direction by a few degrees. This allows you to effectively power-steer your boat.
  • Page 18: Setting Up Your S100

    Setting up your S100 Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 19: How Do I Change The Pattern Direction

    How do I change the pattern direction? You can change the default autopilot pattern direction. 1. Press and hold STANDBY for Pilot Setup 2 seconds to enter PILOT STANDBY SETUP mode. press and hold 2. Press mode until the display reads PATTERN DIRECTION PATTERN DIRECTION MODE...
  • Page 20: How Do I Change My Boat Type

    STARBOARD key to toggle SAIL between POWER, SAIL and or FISHING FISHING 4. Press STANDBY to leave Pilot Normal mode STANDBY setup and return to normal mode. FISHING BOAT S1000 Fishing patterns are only available in Quick Tip FISHING mode Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 21 User Guide...
  • Page 22: Alarms And Troubleshooting

    Alarms and Troubleshooting Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 23: S100 Alarm Messages

    S100 Alarm messages When the S100 detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate one of the alarm messages listed in the following table. Unless otherwise stated, you should respond to the alarm by pressing standby to clear the alarm and return to manual control, before you attempt to resolve the problem.
  • Page 24 SHIPS BATTERY The ships battery voltage has dropped below acceptable limits, check the charge state of the bat- tery. TOO SLOW Your speed has fallen below 3 knots. You must be travelling faster for the pilot to operate Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 25: Fault Finding

    PILOT to accept. Fault finding All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping.
  • Page 26: General Maintenance

    The S100 controller does NOT contain user-serviceable parts. If you remove the main cover you will invalidate the warranty. It should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technician. As a result, user maintenance is limited to the following checks •...
  • Page 27 Press PILOT to display the status of the wireless link. Handset Registration Raymarine wireless systems demand that each wireless controller is “registered” to a basestation. This registration process is to prevent unauthorized control of your boat by another user nearby. Your S100 system is supplied with the handset pre-registered to the basestation.
  • Page 28 . To leave without de-registering, press STANDBY. Factory Reset This option will clear all settings from the S100. Press and hold the PILOT key for 2 seconds to activate the reset. Note: A reset does not alter the registration status of the S100 Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 29: 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: The S100 controller serial number: •...
  • Page 30: Important Information

    Important Safety Information Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 31: Safety Notices

    Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat. As correct performance of the boat’s steering is critical for safety, we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that an Authorized Raymarine Service Representative fits this product. WARNING: Electrical Safety Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical connections.
  • Page 32 Observe the manufacturers recommendations for such devices. Radio frequency energy Your S100 and basestation are low- power radio transmitters and receivers. When it is turned on, they intermittently receive and transmit radio frequency (RF) energy (radio waves). Raymarine S100 Controller...
  • Page 33: Intended Use

    (2) these devices must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved in writing by Raymarine could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Disposal Disposal of this product, at the end of its useful life, should be in accordance with local regulations.
  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity

    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.

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