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Raymarine ST3000 Owner's Handbook Manual

Raymarine ST3000 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Elliott Acaster
May 2, 2025

Hi, I cannot change the operating sense on my st3000. Could you please help? Thanks

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Mr. Anderson
May 17, 2025

To change the operating sense on your Raymarine ST3000:

1. Press and hold the -1 and +1 buttons together for 5 seconds.
2. The display will show the new operating sense (port or starboard) for 5 seconds.
3. The autopilot then returns to normal operation.

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

  • Page 2: Wheel Drive

    ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81194-1 Date: June 2001...
  • Page 3 ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Raymarine, AST (Advanced Steering Technology), AutoAdapt, AutoLearn, AutoRelease, AutoSeastate, AutoTack, AutoTrim, FastTrim, GyroPlus, RayGyro, RayPilot and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ...1 Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot ...9 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding ...29 Chapter 4: Installing the Wheel Pilot ...35 1.1 Overview ... 1 1.2 Specifications ... 3 1.3 About this handbook ... 4 Important Information ...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5: Commissioning the Wheel Pilot ...53 Chapter 6: Adjusting Wheel Pilot Settings ...61 Index ... 69 ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook Mounting the socket ... 42 4.3 Drive unit installation ... 43 Attaching the wheel drum ... 43 Mounting the drive unit and belt ...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Overview The ST3000 wheel pilot is a cockpit autopilot for wheel steered boats. It is designed for owner installation and consists of two main units: • bracket mounted ST3000 control unit with built-in compass •...
  • Page 7 With an optional SeaTalk/NMEA interface (part number: E85001) the wheel pilot can also be used with any navigator or position sensor transmitting NMEA 0183. The ST3000 can be calibrated to suit each installation. This can provide optimum performance with many types of boat and steering systems.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Control unit Drive unit: Main features EMC conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

  • Page 9: About This Handbook

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

  • Page 10: Safety Notices

    Your Raymarine autopilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the boat at all times by following these basic rules: •...
  • Page 11 ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 12: Part 1: Using The Wheel Pilot

    Part 1: Using the Wheel Pilot...

  • Page 14: Overview

    Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot 2.1 Overview WARNING: Passage making under autopilot control is an enjoyable experience that can, if you are not careful, lead to the relaxation of the permanent watch. Always maintain a permanent watch no matter how clear the sea may appear to be.

  • Page 15: Using Auto Mode

    The display will show a flashing ‘ C ’ and the boat’s current compass heading. 2. Disengage the wheel drive clutch by rotating the clutch lever anti-clockwise. 3. The last heading is memorized and can be recalled (see page 13). ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook D5610-1 D5609-1...

  • Page 16: Changing Course

    Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot Changing course In Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) keys to change course in steps of 1° and 10°. Port Starboard D5611-1 For example: press -10 three times for a 30° course change to port: Original 30˚...
  • Page 17 2. When safely clear of the obstacle, you can either: • reverse the previous course change (for example, by pressing +10 three times), or • return to the previous heading (see below) ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook AutoTack - Starboard AutoTack AutoTack angle angle 30˚...

  • Page 18: Off Course Alarm

    Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot Returning to the previous heading 1. Press AUTO for 1 second: the previous heading will flash for 10 seconds. 2. To accept the previous heading, press AUTO again while the previous heading is flashing. 1 SECOND Note: If you do not press AUTO while the display is flashing, the autopilot will maintain the current heading.

  • Page 19: Automatic Deadband Control (Auto Seastate)

    When a sudden trim change occurs (for example due to weather helm or sail imbalance) there will be a delay of up to one minute before the automatic trim applies rudder to restore the locked heading. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook D5618-1...

  • Page 20: Gusting Conditions

    Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot In these situations, the autopilot will not immediately assume the new automatic heading, and will only settle onto course when the automatic trim has been fully established. To minimize this problem, use the following procedure to make major course changes: 1.

  • Page 21: Switching Display Illumination On And Off

    Note: The wheel pilot normally powers-up with the illumination switched on ( L1 ). If other SeaTalk instruments or autopilot control units are connected via SeaTalk, you can also control the wheel pilot’s illumination from these units. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook D5620-1...

  • Page 22: Using Track Mode

    Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot 2.4 Using Track mode In Track mode, the wheel pilot maintains a track between waypoints created on a navigation system. The wheel pilot computes any course changes to keep your boat on track, automatically compensating for tidal streams and leeway.
  • Page 23 • the alarm will cancel 7. The display will continuously cycle through the following navigation information pages: ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook Current heading Waypoint at 058˚ D5621-1 Waypoint at 058˚...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot Manual track acquisition If your navigator only provides cross track error information, you must acquire the track manually: 1. Steer the boat to within 0.1 nm of track. 2. Bring the heading to within 5° of the bearing to the next waypoint. 3.

  • Page 25: Returning To Auto From Track Mode

    This is displayed in nautical miles (nm) and is taken directly from your navigator. Waypoint 1 The wheel pilot displays the cross track error in the following ways: ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook Cross track error (XTE) On track...

  • Page 26: Tidal Stream Compensation

    Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot Tidal stream compensation Under most operating conditions, Track mode will hold the selected track to within ±0.05 nm (300 ft) or better. The autopilot takes account of the boat’s speed when computing course changes to ensure optimum performance over a wide range of boat speeds.

  • Page 27: Waypoint Arrival And Advance

    • if the boat remains within 0.1 nm of track, there is no need to steer back towards the track ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 28: Safety In Track Mode

    Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot Safety in Track mode WARNING: Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex navigational situations. However, it is still the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety of their boat at all times through careful navigation and frequent position checks. Passage making in Track mode assists precise navigation and removes the tasks of compensating for wind and tidal drift.

  • Page 29: Warning Messages In Track Mode

    Note: Waypoint advance will only operate if your pilot receives valid bearing to waypoint and waypoint number information. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook The wheel pilot displays this message if you select Track mode when the autopilot is not receiving SeaTalk navigation data.

  • Page 30: Using Wind Vane Mode

    • NMEA wind instrument • Raymarine pushpit wind vane (part number: Z159) connected via the supplied SeaTalk interface In Wind Vane mode the wheel pilot maintains a course relative to an apparent wind angle. The pilot uses WindTrim to eliminate the effects of turbulence and short term wind variations.

  • Page 31: Exiting Wind Vane Mode

    If changes in apparent wind angle alter the original locked compass heading by more than 15°, the wind shift alarm will sound. The display alternates between the current Wind Vane heading and the direction of wind shift. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook D5617-1 D209-2...

  • Page 32: Operating Hints For Wind Vane Mode

    Chapter 2: Using the Wheel Pilot To cancel the wind shift alarm: • check that the new course does not take the boat into danger press STANDBY and AUTO together momentarily to accept the • alarm and reset the wind shift alarm value to the current compass heading Operating hints for Wind Vane mode •...
  • Page 33 ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 34: Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding

    3.1 General maintenance CAUTION: The control unit does not contain any user serviceable parts. It should be repaired only by authorized Raymarine service representatives. Display condensation • In certain conditions, condensation may appear on the LCD window.

  • Page 35: Product Support

    Always quote the product serial number, which is printed on the back of the control unit. 3.3 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 36 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding SYMPTOM The autopilot display is blank. The displayed compass heading does not agree with the boat’s compass. Drive unit steers hard over as soon as Auto is engaged Boat turns slowly and takes a long time to come on to course.
  • Page 37 ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 38: Part 2: Installing The Wheel Pilot

    Part 2: Installing the Wheel Pilot...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Emc Suppression Ferrites

    Always use these ferrites supplied by Raymarine. Connections to other equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit.

  • Page 42: Control Head Installation

    Chapter 4: Installing the Wheel Pilot 4.2 Control head installation Mounting procedure The control unit slots into a permanently mounted socket sited in the cockpit. It contains a gimballed fluxgate compass and therefore has some restrictions on mounting position. The control unit should be sited •...

  • Page 43: Power Supply

    The following table shows the minimum cable size acceptable for the power supply: Cable length Up to 2.5 m (8 ft) Up to 4 m (13 ft) ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook 10˚ maximum Copper area 1.5 mm 2.5 mm...

  • Page 44: Seatalk Cabling

    SeaTalk bus. To connect the ST3000 control unit to the SeaTalk bus you will need a suitable SeaTalk interface cable (part numbers: D229 flat moulded plug, D179 male round plug, D181 female round plug) or a plugged SeaTalk cable with one end cut off: •...
  • Page 45 Raymarine produce a range of SeaTalk accessory cables you can use to connect the wheel pilot to SeaTalk instruments and control units: • flat plugs for recent SeaTalk equipment (e.g. ST30, ST40, ST60) • round plugs for older SeaTalk equipment (e.g. ST50) Extension cables - flat moulded plugs at each end Part no.

  • Page 46: Nmea Cabling

    Chapter 4: Installing the Wheel Pilot SeaTalk instruments Connecting ST3000 control unit to ST60 instruments Connecting ST3000 control unit to ST50 instruments NMEA cabling To connect NMEA equipment, you will need to use a SeaTalk/NMEA interface (part number: E85001) to convert the NMEA information into SeaTalk data.

  • Page 47: St3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner's Handbook

    7. Attach the socket to the bulkhead using the two self tapping screws supplied. 8. Secure the cables to the bulkhead. To power supply ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook in) clearance hole and 2.4 mm To SeaTalk Screen...

  • Page 48: Drive Unit Installation

    Chapter 4: Installing the Wheel Pilot 4.3 Drive unit installation The Raymarine 3000 wheel drive is designed to operate with steering systems having between 1 and 3 turns lock to lock. Steering systems with more than 3 turns lock to lock may cause impaired steering performance due to reduced rate of rudder application.

  • Page 49: Mounting The Drive Unit And Belt

    Belt name Standard belt ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook 2 mm maximum run out Part number...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4: Installing the Wheel Pilot Attaching the mounting clevis 1. Fit the mounting clevis to the drive unit using the pin provided. Then loop the belt drive over the drum and the drive sprocket. 2. Rotate the clutch lever fully clockwise against its stop (i.e. to the ‘tight belt’...
  • Page 51 Note: Before drilling the holes, check that you have access to the other side of the mounting wall to attach the nuts! ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook in) clearance holes for the clevis fixing bolts D5639-1...

  • Page 52: Drive Unit Cabling

    • do NOT over tighten the belt Drive unit cabling Plug the drive unit cable into the socket on the underside of the ST3000 control unit. D5641-1...

  • Page 53: Alternative Installations

    3. Rotate the clutch lever fully clockwise against its stop (to the ‘tight belt’ position), then offer the bracket against the pedestal. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook D5642-1...
  • Page 54 Chapter 4: Installing the Wheel Pilot 4. Move the bracket down against the pedestal until the belt is just taut. The slide the pedestal bracket around the pedestal and rotating the clevis bracket to ensure that the belt runs parallel to the wheel.
  • Page 55 7. Drill four 4.3 mm ( fixing screws at the lower end of each elongated hole position. This allows the belt to be subsequently tightened if necessary. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook in) pilot holes for the pedestal bracket D5644-1...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4: Installing the Wheel Pilot 8. Screw the pedestal bracket into position with the self tapping screws mid-way in the elongated holes. This will ensure that the belt is taut when you rotate the clutch lever fully clockwise to tension the belt.
  • Page 57 If the steering wheel is mounted on a transverse bulkhead, you will need to make special provision to mount the drive unit. You can obtain as L-bracket (part number: D047) from your Raymarine dealer to mount the clevis on the bulkhead as shown.

  • Page 58: Chapter 5: Commissioning The Wheel Pilot

    Switch on 1. Switch on the main power breaker. 2. The control unit should beep and display the pilot type ( ST3000 ). 3. Within 2 seconds, the display should show a flashing ‘C’ followed by the compass heading (for example, C 234 ). This shows the autopilot is active.

  • Page 59: Checking The Navigation Interface

    (either open circuit, short circuit or wires reversed) • the navigator is not configured to transmit the required data format (refer to the navigator handbook) ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook Locked heading Distance to waypoint (if available)

  • Page 60: Checking The Wind Instrument Interface

    3. The ST3000 control unit should immediately respond by switching off its display illumination. If the illumination does not switch off, there is a cabling fault between the ST3000 and the SeaTalk instruments. The wheel pilot displays this message if you select Track mode when the autopilot is not receiving SeaTalk navigation data.

  • Page 61: Initial Sea Trial

    By completing the following compass correction procedure, the wheel pilot can correct its own internal fluxgate compass for most deviating magnetic fields. You MUST complete the Compass Deviation Correction at the beginning of your sea trial. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 62 Chapter 5: Commissioning the Wheel Pilot To complete the compass correction: 1. Press and hold STANDBY for 1 second – a series of dashes will cycle around the display. Note: If you see a ‘CAL OFF’ message instead of the dashes, calibration access has been prevented.

  • Page 63: Heading Alignment

    4. Use the course change keys to alter course to port or starboard in multiples of 1° and 10°. 5. Press STANDBY and disengage the clutch lever to return to hand steering. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 64: Adjusting Autopilot Performance

    Chapter 5: Commissioning the Wheel Pilot 5.3 Adjusting autopilot performance The factory setting for rudder gain provides stable control for initial sea trials. However, different boats can vary widely in their response to the helm and further adjustment to the rudder gain may improve the autopilot’s steering characteristics.
  • Page 65 5° of overshoot. You should set the rudder gain to the lowest setting consistent with accurate course keeping. This will minimize drive movements and reduce power consumption and wear and tear. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 66: Chapter 6: Adjusting Wheel Pilot Settings

    Chapter 6: Adjusting Wheel Pilot Settings Chapter 6: Adjusting Wheel Pilot Settings 6.1 Introduction The wheel pilot is calibrated at the factory to provide stable performance for most boats. However, you can fine tune many of the calibration features to match your personal preferences, and the type of boat and steering system.
  • Page 67 Cruise speed Off course alarm angle Magnetic variation Heading error correction Boat's latitude: Does not appear if Level 10 is set to 0. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook ADJUSTING CALIBRATION QUITTING CALIBRATION AND SAVING ANY CHANGES SECOND QUITTING CALIBRATION...

  • Page 68: Calibration Features

    Chapter 6: Adjusting Wheel Pilot Settings Calibration features • The number on the left identifies the calibration feature and the number on the right the currently selected value. • You can enter the calibration menu to view the existing values without altering them.

  • Page 69: Calibrating The Wheel Pilot

    The off course alarm operates if the autopilot strays off course, by more than the set value, for more than 20 seconds. You can set the limit in 1° increments between 15° and 40°. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook Locked heading 15˚ minimum...

  • Page 70: Calibration Level 9: Magnetic Variation

    Chapter 6: Adjusting Wheel Pilot Settings Calibration Level 9: Magnetic variation Use Calibration Level 9 to input the level of magnetic variation present at the boat’s current position. • -ve variation = west • +ve variation = east The wheel pilot transmits this value onto the SeaTalk bus, so it can be picked up by other SeaTalk instruments.

  • Page 71: Calibration Level 11: Boat's Current Latitude

    2. Toggle the calibration access between OFF and On using the -1 and +1 keys. 3. Store the setting by pressing -1 and standby for 10 seconds until the wheel drive returns to normal operation. ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook D214-1...
  • Page 72 SeaTalk socket template Drill 2.5 mm (3/32 inch) diameter hole (2 positions) Drill 18 mm (23/32 inch) diameter hole D5658-1...

  • Page 74: Index

    Index Index Adjusting autopilot performance 59 Adjusting wheel pilot settings 61 Alarms and warnings Large XTE 20 Off course alarm 13 Track data error 24 Track data not received 24 Waypoint advance 22 Wind shift 26 – Auto mode 10 Automatic deadband 14 AutoTack 12 Changing course 11...
  • Page 75 Exiting Track mode 20 Safety 23 Tidal stream compensation 21 Warning messages 24 Waypoint arrival/advance 22 ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner’s Handbook Wind Vane mode 25 XTE (Cross track error) 20 – Entering Wind Vane mode 25 Exiting Wind Vane mode 26...

  • Page 76: Warranty Limitations

    During this period, except for certain products, travel costs (auto mileage and tolls) up to 100 round trip highway miles (160 kilometres) and travel time of 2 hours, will be assumed by Raymarine only on products where proof of installation or commission by authorized service agents, can be shown.

  • Page 77: Factory Service Centers

    Factory Service Centers United States of America Raymarine Inc 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219, USA Telephone: +1 603 881 5200 Fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.raymarine.com Sales & Order Services Telephone: +1 800 539 5539 Ext. 2333 or +1 603 881 5200 Ext.

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