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Raymarine
SmartController
User Guide
Welcome to the SmartController
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
SmartController, 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
SmartController will do for you, you'll find it here.
Document Number: 81243-2
Date: January 2005
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- Page 1 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 SmartController will do for you, you’ll find it here. Document Number: 81243-2 Date: January 2005...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
How do I change my boat type? ... 26 How do I adjust the handset settings?... 27 Alarms and Troubleshooting How do I set up alarms? ... 29 SmartController Alarm messages ... 31 Fault finding ... 33 General maintenance ... 34 Product Support ... 37 Important Safety Information Intended Use ... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting started . . . Raymarine SmartController... - Page 5 Charging the SmartController Before using the SmartController for the first time, you will need to charge the unit. To charge the SmartController, simply place it into the cradle, pull open the rubber cover on the base and connect the charging cable.
- Page 6 Your SmartController SmartController display with power and battery strength indicators C (POWER) Exit, cancel or back When off, press to power on the SmartController ACTION Performs softkey function UP/DOWN Scroll through a list or a set of values NAVIGATE STARBOARD Use in PILOT mode to power steer your boat.
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Page 7: How Do I Power The Unit On/Off
Note: You cannot power off the handset when the autopilot is in control of your boat. Keylock When using your SmartController, you can temporarily lock the autopilot keys to ensure that it is not accidentally operated. Access to the instrument pages is unaffected by the keylock. -
Page 8: Using Your Smartcontroller
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Page 9: How Do I View Instrument Data
How do I view instrument data? Your SmartController can display up to 8 pages of boat information. Each page can be set to show 1,2 or 4 data items, or, to view information graphically. When the autopilot is enabled, an extra "P"... -
Page 10: How Do I See All The Available Data
Use the up/down key to scroll through the data. Where the is no data present, "- - -" will be displayed. 4.7 FT When planning your favourite pages, use SHOW ALL DATA to see what data will be shown Raymarine SmartController... -
Page 11: 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 AUTO... -
Page 12: How Do I Automatically Steer Straight
From any screen: 1. Steer your boat onto the desired AUTO mode heading. 2. Check that there are no obstructions. 3. Press the PILOT key to activate the autopilot. AUTO mode is also available for selection via the MODE button Raymarine SmartController... -
Page 13: How Do I Follow A Route From My Gps
TRACK is displayed. 2. Press PILOT to activate TRACK mode. 3. If a valid route is received, the SmartController will tell you the direction in which it will turn the boat and the new heading it will steer to. Press PILOT to accept. -
Page 14: How Do I Follow A Circle Pattern
2. Use the PORT and STARBOARD keys to change the size (S, M or L) if required 3. Press the PILOT key to activate the autopilot If your circles are gradually becoming larger, increase the response setting and restart the circle pattern. Raymarine SmartController... -
Page 15: 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 16: How Do I Follow A Cloverleaf Pattern
2. Use the PORT and STARBOARD keys to change the size (S, M or L) if required 3. Press the PILOT key to activate the autopilot You can change the pattern direction in PILOT SETUP (See section 3) Raymarine SmartController... -
Page 17: 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. press repeatedly until MODE you reach WIND... -
Page 18: How Do I Tack Using The Autopilot
PILOT TACK maneuver TACK From any screen: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until TACK is displayed. 2. Use the PORT and STARBOARD keys to select the TACK direction. 3. Press PILOT to accept. WIND Raymarine SmartController... -
Page 19: 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 20: Setting Up Your Smartcontroller
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Page 21: How Do I Change A Favourite Page
How do I change a favourite page? You can change the appearance, content and layout of up to 8 favourite data pages. Set these up to best suit your boating needs CHANGE PAGES (Select page to change) The selected favourite page can now be configured: CONTENT LAYOUT PAGE OFF... -
Page 22: How Do I Change The Page Layout
CHANGE 3. Press the ACCEPT softkey to use the selected layout for this page. ACCEPT If you only ever use a few favourite pages, use the PAGE ON/OFF feature to turn off the rest. Raymarine SmartController 0.35NM 002º 2.5NM MENU... -
Page 23: How Do I Change Page Content
How do I change page content? You can change the content of each favourite page. From the change page screen: data element selection data type selection When desired data selected: Example screen: DEPTH SPEED HEADING ACCEPT DATA Quick Tip User Guide From the change page screen: 1. -
Page 24: How Do I Show Or Hide Pages
3. Press the CHANGE softkey to toggle the setting from ON to OFF and vice-versa. CHANGE If you only need to show a few items of data then use a larger display size to make it stand out Raymarine SmartController... -
Page 25: How Do I Change The Pattern Direction
How do I change the pattern direction? You can change the autopilot pattern direction. PILOT SETTINGS toggles between clockwise and anti-clockwise Example screen: PILOT SETTINGS AUTOLEARN BOAT TYPE FISHING PILOT ENABLED SETTINGS CHANGE PATTERN CLOCKWISE BACK Quick Tip User Guide From the main instrument display: MENU 1. -
Page 26: How Do I Change My Boat Type
How do I change my boat type? Your SmartController can be set to suit the type of vessel to which it is fitted. This ensures that the user interface will offer you the most relevant features. PILOT SETTINGS toggles between... -
Page 27: How Do I Adjust The Handset Settings
How do I adjust the handset settings? Your SmartController can be set to display information appropriate to your current location, in the format you require. The User Settings menu allows you to set this up. USER SETTINGS (User Setting) To extend battery life, set the backlight to the... -
Page 28: Alarms And Troubleshooting
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Page 29: How Do I Set Up Alarms
How do I set up alarms? You can configure which alarms to you want the SmartController to report. (Select alarm to configure) Example Screen ALARMS DEPTH WP ARRIVAL LOST FIX PILOT HIGH WIND LOW WIND BACK Wind alarms are only visible when the boat type is Quick Tip set to SAIL. - Page 30 2. SYSTEM - alarms with the ship's system LOCAL - alarms to a value set on the handheld OFF - Alarm not reported 3. For LOCAL alarms, use the up/down key to adjust the alarm threshold value. SELECT Raymarine SmartController...
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Page 31: Smartcontroller Alarm Messages
SmartController Alarm messages When the SmartController 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 32 2. If this error persists, take your boat to open water (with no other vessel within 100 ft) and repeat the registration process. GyroPlus yaw sensor has failed. Call a Rayma- rine service agent. Raymarine SmartController...
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Page 33: Fault Finding
We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. If a fault occurs with your SmartController, use the fault finding tables in this section to help identify the problem and provide a solution. If you cannot resolve the problem yourself, refer to the product support information. -
Page 34: General Maintenance
General maintenance Routine checks The SmartController does NOT contain any 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 35: Handset Registration
Hardware and Software version numbers Use this option to display the current hardware revision and the software version numbers for the SmartController. At VERSION, press the SELECT key to display the information. Self test Press SELECT to start the unit test sequence and then follow the on-screen instructions. - Page 36 EXIT. Factory Reset This option will clear all settings from the SmartController. Press and hold the SELECT key for 2 seconds to activate the reset. Note: A reset does not alter the registration status of the SmartController...
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Page 37: Product Support
Raymarine Technical Services Call Center. Refer to the back cover or www.raymarine.com for contact details. If you cannot trace or rectify the fault, contact your nearest Raymarine dealer or Service Center, specifying: The SmartController serial numbers: •... -
Page 38: Important Safety Information
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Page 39: Safety Notices
Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat. Before installing the SmartController and basestation, check that they are the correct voltage for your boat’s supply. As correct performance of the boat’s steering is critical for safety, we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that an Authorized Raymarine Service Representative fits this product. - Page 40 General Care and Safety Do not leave the controller in places where the temperature could exceed 60ºC (140ºF). Do not attempt to dismantle the SmartController or any of its accessories. Raymarine SmartController...
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Page 41: Radio Frequency Energy
Only use with the lanyard supplied with your SmartController or a spare supplied by Raymarine. Switch off your SmartController system at a refuelling point, even if you are not refuelling your own vessel. The operation of some medical electronic devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers, may be affected if a controller is used next to them. -
Page 42: Intended Use
Do not incinerate or mutilate the integral battery pack. Intended Use The Smart Controller and Base Station are part of a Raymarine autopilot and instrumentation system intended for use on leisure vessels and small workboats Declaration of Conformity... -
Page 43: Handbook Information
Handbook Information To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice. - Page 44 Raymarine SmartController...
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