Raymarine Autohelm ST7000 Operation Manual
Raymarine st7000: user guide
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- Owner's handbook manual (111 pages) ,
- Installation instructions manual (55 pages) ,
- Service manual (215 pages)
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Summary of Contents for Raymarine Autohelm ST7000
- Page 1 ST7000 Operation...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 . Introduction - Basic Principles 2. Operator Controls - Auto - Course Changes - Standby - Track - Response - Illumination 3. Additional Displays - Display - Auto Mode - Track Mode - Navigation Displays - Watch Alarm - Warning Messages 4. -
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction This Handbook describes how to operate your ST7000 and is intended for use after the autopilot has been set up. Full details of setting up and initial sea trials procedures are described in the Installation Handbook. Basic Principles When switched on, the ST7000 will be in Standby mode. -
Page 5: Operator Controls
2. Operator Controls Auto Course Changes (-1, +1, -10, +10) Standby Track (see operating hints) (Display returns to Track after 10 seconds). Push to engage automatic steering and maintain current heading Push and hold down for 1 second to return previous automatic heading (Display returns to Auto... -
Page 6: Response
Response Response Level Adjustment (see Operating Hints) Rudder Gain Adjustment (see Operating Hints) (Response and Rudder levels are displayed for 10 seconds only) Illumination (illumination level is displayed for 10 seconds only) Response Level Push to increase (▲) or decrease (▼) response level To display response level without changing it push both Response... -
Page 7: Additional Displays
3. Additional Displays Display The Display pushbutton is used to cycle through additional information menus. These menus depend on the autopilot mode and if navigation information is available. Standby Mode • Main Display • Navigation Displays • See section on Navigation Displays. Auto Mode •... -
Page 8: Track Mode
Track Mode • Main Display • Navigation Displays See section on Navigation Displays. • Watch Alarm Navigation Displays With the Navigation Receiver operating in waypoint mode, the following information can be displayed (provided that the Navigation Receiver transmits the appropriate information - see Installation Handbook). •... - Page 9 • Waypoint Number Watch Alarm (not available in Standby) • Engage the Autopilot in Auto/Track/Windvane mode. • To select Watch alarm push Display repeatedly until Watch appears. The 4 minute timer is now running:- - After 3 minutes 'Watch' flashes on all control units.
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Page 10: Warning Messages
Warning Messages • Off Course Alarm - Sounds if the vessel deviates from the automatic heading by more than the selected amount for over 20 seconds. • Low Battery Alarm Sounds if the course computer supply voltage falls below 11 volts for over 20 seconds. •... -
Page 11: Additional Information For Sailing Vessels
4. Additional Information for Sailing Vessels Autotack The ST7000 has a built in Autotack function which will turn the vessel through 100 deg. This operates in both compass and vane modes as follows:- Vane Note: It is important that the rudder angle transducer is accurately aligned as the Autotack function mirrors standing helm and any offset will change the initial tack angle. - Page 12 Wind Change Alarm Wind Trim uses the fluxgate compass as the primary heading reference and automatically adjusts the compass heading to maintain the original apparent wind angle. If changes in apparent wind angle adjust the original automatic heading by more than 15 deg. the wind change alarm will sound.
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Page 13: Operating Hints
Waypoint Advance if the navigation receiver is transmitting the waypoint number to the ST7000 the waypoint alarm will sound whenever a new target waypoint is selected (see Page When the alarm is sounding the ST7000 will maintain the current heading and automatic track control is suspended. -
Page 14: Rudder Gain Adjustment (Sail)
Unsatisfactory Steering Performance If the ST7000 has been installed and set up in accordance with the instructions in the Installation Manual it will provide excellent steering performance over a wide range of conditions. -
Page 15: Manual Override (Sterndrive)
Emergency Use. Stern Drive Actuator Manual Override Option When used with a stern drive actuator, the ST7000 can be set up automatically to release the drive if the steering wheel is turned in an emergency situation. After releasing the drive unit the ST7000 will return to Standby and sound the manual override alarm for 10 seconds. -
Page 16: Maintenance
• On Powercraft permanent watch should be maintained at the steering station when at speed with the autopilot engaged. Your Autoheim ST7000 will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it is the responsibility of the skipper to ensure the safety of the vessel at all times by careful observance of these basic rules. -
Page 17: Fault Location Procedure
8. Fault Location Procedure The ST7000 has been designed to achieve very high standards of reliability combined with ease of servicing. If a fault should appear, please double check that all connections in the connector unit are sound and that the heavy duty power connections are tight and free from corrosion. -
Page 18: Warranty, After Sales Service
After Sales Service Your ST7000 is designed to give you long service and reliable performance wherever you sail. To ensure that you can always receive prompt and expert attention in case of any difficulty, Nautech has established a worldwide network of Autohelm Service Centres. - Page 20 Raymarine Ltd. Anchorage Park, Portsmouth Hampshire, P03 5TD, UK. Telephone +44 (23) 92 693611 Fax +44 (23) 92 694642 www.raymarine.com...