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- Page 1 / p70s / p70R / p70Rs PILOT CONTROLLERS Software version: v3.13 COMMISSIONING & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS English (en-US) Date: 03-2024 Document number: 81402 (Rev 3) © 2024 Raymarine UK Limited...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION....9 Checking hardware and software Safety warnings ..............9 information ..............15 Product warnings ............... 9 Performing software updates ........ 16 Regulatory notices ............. 9 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED....... 17 TFT Displays ............... 9 Commissioning ............ - Page 6 Using the Dockside wizard Vessel hull type selection ........27 ........34 Dockside calibration ..........34 Selecting a drive type ..........27 Using the Dockside wizard ........35 Aligning the rudder ........... 27 Selecting a drive type ..........35 Setting the rudder limit ..........
- Page 7 Disengaging the autopilot (Standby Setting the default pilot view ........55 Setting up data boxes ..........55 mode) ................42 Mode menu ..............43 Data items ..............55 Patterns ................ 43 CHAPTER 9 PILOT CONTROLLER ALARMS..... 56 Using a fishing pattern ..........
- Page 8 Performing a Factory Reset ........66 System data troubleshooting 11.3 ........ 66 Miscellaneous troubleshooting 11.4 ......67 CHAPTER 12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT......68 Raymarine technical support and 12.1 servicing ................69 Checking hardware and software information ..............70 Learning resources 12.2 ..........
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Important Information
Although the waterproof rating capacity of this product meets the stated Technical water ingress protection standard (refer to the product’s Specification ), water intrusion and subsequent equipment failure may occur if the product is subjected to high-pressure washing. Raymarine will not warrant products subjected to high-pressure washing. Important information... -
Page 10: Disclaimer
Equipment marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that the equipment should not be Raymarine does not warrant that this product is error-free or that it is disposed of in unsorted household waste. compatible with products manufactured by any person or entity other than Local authorities in many regions have established Raymarine. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Document Information
CHAPTER 2: DOCUMENT INFORMATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 2.1 Applicable products — page 12 • 2.2 Product documentation — page 12 • 2.3 Document conventions — page 13 • 2.4 Document illustrations — page 13 • 2.5 Glossary — page 13 Document information... -
Page 12: Applicable Products
This and other Raymarine product documents are available to download in PDF format from www.raymarine.com. p70s / p70Rs documentation: • 81402 — p70 / p70R / p70s / p70Rs Commissioning and Operation Instructions (This document) • 87424 — p70s / p70Rs Pilot Controller Installation Instructions •... -
Page 13: Document Conventions
2.3 Document conventions The following conventions are used throughout this document: [UP] [DOWN] • Highlight — The term ‘highlight’ refers to using the buttons to highlight an item. [UP] [DOWN] • Select — The term ‘select’ refers to using the buttons to highlight an item, and then pressing the [OK]... -
Page 14: Chapter 3 Software Details
CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE DETAILS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 3.1 Applicable software version — page 15 • 3.2 Software compatibility — page 15 • 3.3 Software updates — page 15... -
Page 15: Applicable Software Version
3.2 Software compatibility You can check current hardware details and software version from the [About display] menu. The software version installed on Raymarine products must be compatible with the version of software installed on your display. [Menu] 1. Press the button. -
Page 16: Performing Software Updates
Performing software updates Software updates for this product are performed from a Raymarine MFD/Chartplotter. software For instructions on how to update product software refer to the update instructions included in the Operation instructions for your MFD/Chartplotter. • LightHouse 2 Document number: 81360 •... -
Page 17: Chapter 4 Getting Started
CHAPTER 4: GETTING STARTED CHAPTER CONTENTS • 4.1 Commissioning — page 18 • 4.2 Controls — page 18 • 4.3 Switching on the display — page 19 • 4.4 Switching off the display — page 19 • 4.5 Completing the set up wizard — page 19 •... -
Page 18: Commissioning
• Move down in menu • Decrease numerical value Note: [Menu] [Right soft button] The p70s and p70Rs are pictured below. The p70 and p70R have the same control buttons as the p70s and p70Rs. • Open menu • Select menu item • OK •... -
Page 19: Switching On The Display
4.4 Switching off the display Description [Auto] — Engage autopilot [Power] The display can be switched off using the button. [Rotary controller] 1. Press and hold the [Power] button until the count down timer reaches zero and the screen turns off. •... -
Page 20: Autopilot Functions And Modes
— suitable for long passages where tight heading control is not p70Rs or p70RRotary controller. critical. [Cruising] • — good course-keeping without overworking the system. Note: Power steer is not available on the p70s or p70. [Performance] • — emphasis on tight heading control. [Response level] is changed from the... -
Page 21: Shared Brightness
4.9 Shared Brightness Multiple brightness groups can be configured. For example, these groups could be used to reflect the physical location of products on your vessel e.g.: helm and flybridge. Shared brightness enables simultaneous brightness adjustment of all products that are part of the same group. Shared brightness requires: The following products are compatible with shared brightness: •... -
Page 22: Unsharing The Display
The System will now synchronize all displays assigned to the same group. [OK] 5. Select 6. Carry out steps 1 to 5 on all displays. When the brightness level is adjusted it will effect all displays assigned to the same group. Unsharing the display Displays can be removed from shared brightness so that brightness is individual to the display. -
Page 23: Setting The Display Response
[System Set-up] [Menu > Set-up > System Set-up] From the menu: MDS is a Raymarine scheme for managing multiple sources of identical data 1. Select [Data Sources] types on the same network (e.g.: in an MFD network you may have more 2. - Page 24 3. Select your preferred data source, or [Auto] 4. Select to allow the system to decide. ‘ACTIVE’ is displayed next to the data source that is the current source for the data type.
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Page 25: Chapter 5 Commissioning - Evolution Autopilot System
CHAPTER 5: COMMISSIONING - EVOLUTION AUTOPILOT SYSTEM CHAPTER CONTENTS • 5.1 Autopilot commissioning — main differences between Evolution™ and SPX systems — page 26 • 5.2 Commissioning — page 26 • 5.3 Using the Dockside wizard — page 27 • 5.4 Adjusting the hard-over time —... -
Page 26: Autopilot Commissioning - Main Differences Between Evolution™ And Spx Systems
[Power (slow turn)] • All autopilot system components have been updated to the latest available [Power (fast turn)] • software versions, available on the Raymarine website. • [Sail] • A system schematic is available which includes all system components [Sail (Slow turn)] •... -
Page 27: Using The Dockside Wizard
Drive type selection is included in the dockside wizard. If your drive type is [Continue] 6. Select when the task complete message is displayed to not listed, contact your Raymarine dealer for advice. progress to the rudder limit page. [Drive Type] With the menu displayed: 1. -
Page 28: Setting The Rudder Limit
Setting the rudder limit Checking the rudder drive As part of the dockside calibration process, the system will check the drive Rudder limit setting is included in the dockside wizard and comes after connection. Once it has completed the check successfully, a message will rudder alignment. -
Page 29: Hard Over Time
3. Press the [+10] [+1] buttons at the same time (p70/p70s) or use the [Rotary] (p70R/p70Rs) to alter your locked heading by 90 degrees. Use a stop watch to time the movement of the rudder / engine. The linearization process will start automatically after your vessel has 4. -
Page 30: Accessing The Compass Deviation Indicator
the installation environment of the EV unit, and the levels of magnetic Note: interference at the time of conducting the process. Sources of significant Once the linearization process has completed, it is possible that the magnetic interference may increase the time required to complete the heading value may have a slight offset of 2 to 3 degrees. -
Page 31: Compass Lock
( > Vessel Settings] [Compass Offset] 2. Select 3. Use the [+/- 10] button (p70/p70s) or [ROTARY] control (p70R/p70Rs) to adjust the compass offset as appropriate. The [Compass Offset] can be adjusted between –10° and +10°. 5.6 Compass lock... -
Page 32: Chapter 6 Commissioning - Spx And Smartpilot Systems
CHAPTER 6: COMMISSIONING - SPX AND SMARTPILOT SYSTEMS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 6.1 SPX and SmartPilot autopilot installation — page 33 • 6.2 Pilot response — page 33 • 6.3 Commissioning — page 33 • 6.4 Powering on and off — page 33 •... -
Page 33: Spx And Smartpilot Autopilot Installation
SeaTalk SmartPilot autopilot system, refer to the installation instructions that accompanied your course computer. • All autopilot system components have been updated to the latest available software versions, available on the Raymarine website. • A system schematic is available which includes all system components 6.2 Pilot response and required connections. -
Page 34: Using The Set-Up Wizard
6.5 Using the Set-up Wizard [Power Cruiser 3 (>30 kts)] • [Sport Fishing] • The set-up wizard guides you through the steps for setting important • [Pro Fishing] preferences, such as preferred language and correct vessel type. The Set-up Wizard contains 3 steps: Language Selection, Vessel Hull Type It is important to be aware that steering forces (and therefore rate-of-turn) selection and Welcome Screen. -
Page 35: Using The Dockside Wizard
Drive type selection is included in the dockside wizard. If your drive type is The rudder alignment process Rudder limit is set to 30 degrees and not listed, contact your Raymarine dealer for advice. establishes the rudder limit. The can be adjusted as required(*) using... -
Page 36: Dealer Settings
Note: [+10] [+1] 4. Press the buttons at the same time (p70/p70s) or use the If you confirmed a “NO” response for the rudder movement to both port [Rotary] (p70R/p70Rs) to alter your locked heading by 90 degrees, use a and starboard, the wizard will exit. -
Page 37: Sea Trial Calibration
• Align compass to GPS away from metal items, then repeat the calibration process. If you still find a deviation of more than 15 degrees, contact your Raymarine dealer for Align compass manually • advice. If the deviation is within acceptable limits, press [CONTINUE] •... -
Page 38: Auto Learn
[CONTINUE] [AutoLearn] 2. When complete press to begin 5. If ‘FAIL’ is displayed after completion of the Auto learn process then select [Continue] or press the [Ok] button. The Auto learn retry message is displayed. Auto Learn 6. You can retry the Auto learn process by selecting [Yes] or to cancel You must have significant clear water in front of the vessel to accommodate... -
Page 39: Checking Rudder Gain
Checking rudder gain 1. Ensure you have set the autopilot response to level 5. 2. Drive your vessel at a typical cruising speed in clear water. To determine whether the rudder gain is set correctly, carry out the following test: [AUTO] 3. - Page 40 Note: AutoTrim is only available for SPX Autopilot systems.
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Page 41: Chapter 7 Pilot Modes
CHAPTER 7: PILOT MODES CHAPTER CONTENTS • 7.1 Auto — page 42 • 7.2 Mode menu — page 43 • 7.3 Patterns — page 43 • 7.4 Track mode — page 44 • 7.5 Wind vane mode — page 47 •... -
Page 42: Auto
7.1 Auto Changing course in auto mode [AUTO] Vessel course can be adjusted when the autopilot is engaged ( mode). Caution: Maintain a permanent watch 1. Use the [–1°] button, [–10°] button, or turn the rotary controller Automatic course control makes it easier to steer your vessel, counter-clockwise to change the vessel's course to port. -
Page 43: Mode Menu
• Wheel Pilot: Disengage the wheel drive clutch by rotating the clutch The mode menu also provides a shortcut key option that enables a mode to [Left Soft] [Track] lever counter-clockwise (so that the lever disengages fully from the be assigned to the button (the default option is locating pip). -
Page 44: Using Track Mode
[UP] [DOWN] [Mode] [SELECT] 2. Using the buttons highlight and press [UP] [DOWN] [Pattern] [SELECT] 3. Using the buttons highlight and press 4. Using the [UP] [DOWN] buttons highlight the fishing pattern you wish you use and press [SELECT] 5. The pattern settings screen shall be displayed, showing the parameters currently set for the selected pattern. - Page 45 sounds. The size of the waypoint arrival circle can be customized, if the Waypoint arrival arrival circle is changed so that the radius is 0.3 nm or greater from the As the vessel arrives at the target waypoint’s arrival circle the MFD will select waypoint this can result in a cross track error alarm.
- Page 46 [Auto] [Cancel] • the bearing to the next waypoint. — Maintain current locked heading. • the direction the boat will turn to take up that bearing. Note: Arriving at a waypoint [Track] If you do not press to accept the Waypoint advance, the autopilot As you approach each waypoint, an alarm sounds and the waypoint arrival will maintain the current heading and continue sounding the warning.
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Page 47: Wind Vane Mode
7.5 Wind vane mode 4. Track line When the autopilot is in Wind Vane mode, it uses the wind angle as the Note: primary heading reference. As changes in the true or apparent wind angle The cross track error alarm will continue to display and sound until it is occur, it adjusts the locked heading to maintain the original wind angle. -
Page 48: Using Wind Vane Mode
Autopilots can maintain a course relative to either an Apparent or True wind Accidental gybes angle. The default setting is Apparent wind. If required, you can change this The gybe inhibit feature stops the vessel from turning away from the wind if True wind from the [Wind Type]... -
Page 49: Wind Shift Alarm
[+10°] i. Adjust the locked wind angle using the In Wind Vane mode: [Rotary] buttons or the controller. 1. Using a p70 / p70s: [Standby ] ii. Press to return to manual steering, steer to the required [-1°] [-10°] i. Press the buttons at the same time to Tack to port. -
Page 50: Power Steer
7.6 Power steer [+1°] [+10°] 3. To extend the ram: Use the buttons, or turn the rotary controller clockwise. Power steer mode enables you to use the rotary controller of the p70Rs or a connected joystick to directly steer the vessel on manual heading. 7.8 Shortcut key Power steer has 2 options: Proportional... -
Page 51: Chapter 8 Pilot Views
CHAPTER 8: PILOT VIEWS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 8.1 Available pilot views — page 52 • 8.2 Graphic view — page 52 • 8.3 Large view — page 53 • 8.4 Standard view — page 53 • 8.5 Multiple view — page 54 •... -
Page 52: Available Pilot Views
8.1 Available pilot views 6. Heading: • Current heading — Standby and Power Steer mode. Pilot views are used to display course and system data on the pilot • Locked heading — Auto , Wind Vane mode and Pattern mode. controller’s display screen. -
Page 53: Large View
8.4 Standard view 6. XTE (Cross Track Error) Vessel position The Standard view provides large-sized heading data combined with data boxes which provide further information. 8.3 Large view The Large view has been optimized to provide the largest possible sized text for heading data. -
Page 54: Multiple View
Depth (default) • [Menu > Note: Data items can be customized from the Pilot view menu: Pilot view > Data Boxes] SOG (default) • (Speed Over Ground) [Menu > Note: Data items can be customized from the Pilot view menu: 4. -
Page 55: Setting The Default Pilot View
8.8 Setting up data boxes • Power Steer symbol (In Power steer mode) Wind direction indicator [Standard] [Multiple] [2D View] pilot views include data boxes which 8. Vessel position indicator you can customize to display different data. 9. Data boxes: With your chosen Pilot view displayed: TWS (default) 1. -
Page 56: Chapter 9 Pilot Controller Alarms
CHAPTER 9: PILOT CONTROLLER ALARMS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 9.1 Pilot alarms — page 57... -
Page 57: Pilot Alarms
9.1 Pilot alarms • Off course — The off course alarm is triggered, during active navigation when your vessel is more than the specified degrees off its track. Resolve by changing pilot mode, change / correct the vessel’s course. Pilot alarms are generated by the connected autopilot. They are also transmitted on the SeaTalk NG network. - Page 58 • SeaTalk 1 fail — SeaTalk channel 1 has a communication problem. • AutoLearn fail 3 (Compass or drive error) — Investigate compass fault or drive fault. • SeaTalk 2 fail — SeaTalk channel 2 has a communication problem. • AutoLearn fail 4 — AutoLearn has failed due to compass or drive error. •...
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Page 59: Chapter 10 Setup Menu
CHAPTER 10: SETUP MENU CHAPTER CONTENTS • 10.1 Set up menu — page 60 • 10.2 Autopilot calibration menu — page 60 • 10.3 User preferences menu — page 62 • 10.4 System Set-up menu — page 63 Setup menu... -
Page 60: Set Up Menu
10.1 Set up menu [Factory reset] • — Delete user settings and restore the display to its factory default settings. The set up menu provides a range of tools and settings to configure the • [Diagnostics] — Information About the display, devices connected to the pilot controller. -
Page 61: Adjusting The Rudder Damping Level
[Menu > Set-up > Autopilot Calibration are part of the menu: best suit your autopilot system, please refer to your dealer or Raymarine > User Settings] product support. The following table lists the rudder damping levels and deadband angles that... -
Page 62: User Preferences Menu
Note: Not available on SeaTalk ® and SPX smartpilots. Units of measurement [Flow rate] units [Heading] type [Pressure] units • G/H (UK) — UK • True • — Pounds per 10.3 User preferences menu gallons per hour square inch • —... -
Page 63: Variation
Variation Helm 2 • Cockpit • Variations is the local difference between True north which does not change and Magnetic north which changes slightly each year Cartography generally Flybridge • uses True north and Magnetic north is the direction a magnetic compass Mast •... -
Page 64: Chapter 11 System Checks And Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 11: SYSTEM CHECKS AND TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER CONTENTS • 11.1 Troubleshooting — page 65 • 11.2 Power up troubleshooting — page 65 • 11.3 System data troubleshooting — page 66 • 11.4 Miscellaneous troubleshooting — page 67... -
Page 65: Troubleshooting
2. If the fuse keeps blowing check for cable Before packing and shipping, all Raymarine products are subjected to damage, broken connector pins or incorrect comprehensive testing and quality assurance programs. If you do experience wiring. -
Page 66: Performing A Factory Reset
In the unlikely event that the product’s software Transducer, instrument, engine or other system data is has become corrupted, try downloading and installing the latest software from the Raymarine unavailable at all displays website. refer to your Multifunction Display’s Possible causes... -
Page 67: Miscellaneous Troubleshooting
Possible solutions has become corrupted, try downloading and Intermittent problem Check relevant fuses and breakers. installing the latest software from the Raymarine with power to the website. refer to your Multifunction Display’s 2. Check that the power supply cable is sound display. -
Page 68: Chapter 12 Technical Support
CHAPTER 12: TECHNICAL SUPPORT CHAPTER CONTENTS • 12.1 Raymarine technical support and servicing — page 69 • 12.2 Learning resources — page 70... -
Page 69: Raymarine Technical Support And Servicing
Italy ( Raymarine subsidiary): Raymarine offers dedicated service departments for warranty, service, and repairs. • E-Mail: support.it@raymarine.com Don’t forget to visit the Raymarine website to register your product • Tel: +39 02 9945 1001 for extended warranty benefits: https://www.raymarine.com/en- Spain (Authorized Raymarine distributor): us/support/product-registration •... -
Page 70: Checking Hardware And Software Information
You can use the Technical support forum to ask a technical question about • E-Mail: support.dk@raymarine.com a Raymarine product or to find out how other customers are using their Raymarine equipment. The resource is regularly updated with contributions • Tel: +45 437 164 64... -
Page 71: Appendix A Supported Nmea 2000 Pgn List
• 126464 — PGN Transmit and Receive List (Receive / Transmit) • 126996 — Product Information (Receive / Transmit) Raymarine® provides field programmability of the Device and System Instances within PGN 60928 which can be commanded via use of PGN... -
Page 72: Appendix B Document Change History
Software v3.13 including new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements, visit: • General update to bring inline with latest i70 documentation. p70 software download link • Updated and restructured to latest standards. https://www.raymarine.com/en-us/download/evolution-autopilot-control- heads-software • Updated screenshots to reflect new UI introduced in v3.12 software. -
Page 73: Appendix D Glossary
Appendix D Glossary Software v3.05 (05-2016) • Improvements to Track acquisition and Track keeping. Navigation glossary • Wind vane steering performance improvements. Common terms and abbreviations used in navigation. • Added Progress bar for Compass linearization. Term Meaning • Windshift alarm improvements and on / off toggle. Active navigation is the term used when the display Active navigation •... - Page 74 Term Term Meaning Meaning Cross Track Error The amount of deviation from your intended course, A geographic coordinate which indicates the Latitude (Lat) (XTE) expressed as a distance. In the event that you steer position of a point on the Earth that is either north off-track, you can create a new course to the target or south of the equator.
- Page 75 Term Term Meaning Meaning Speed Through The speed of your vessel through the water, also blocks used to create routes. Waypoints can be Water (STW) known as boat speed. Due to tide and current this created and displayed in the Chart, Radar, and will be different than Speed Over Ground (SOG).
- Page 76 Term Term Meaning Meaning The Raymarine Smart Wind transducer series. The RSW (Raymarine In addition to Apparent Wind Angle (AWA), Course RSW series of transducers include a built-in attitude Smart Wind) Over Ground (COG) from a GNSS receiver is also sensor, which is used to provide more accurate required in order to calculate GWD.
- Page 77 Term Meaning Sailing term related to the component of a sail Velocity Made Good vessel’s velocity vector that is in the direction of (VMG) true wind. The amount of variation in True Wind Direction Wind shift (TWD) over time. Glossary...
- Page 79 Index combination button presses..............19 Commissioning ...................18, 60 Commissioning pre-requisites............26, 33 2D view ....................54 Commissioning steps ................26 Compass deviation.................. 30 Compass linearization ...............26, 29 Compass lock ..................26, 31 About display...................60 Contact details..................69 About pilot ....................60 Controls ....................18 About system...................60 Course correction..................
- Page 80 Economy units ..................62 Magnetic fields detected................. 57 EEPROM corruption................. 57 Menus engaging the autopilot ................42 Setup ....................60 Evolution....................12 Mode ....................... 43 Multiple data sources (MDS)..............23 Multiple view ................... 54 Factory reset ...................60 Flow rate units ..................62 Navigation Glossary ....................
- Page 81 Zig Zag....................43 Service Center..................69 PGNs ......................71 Set-up wizard..................19, 60 Pilot modes....................20 Shared brightness ..................21 Pilot response..................33 Simulator ....................60 Pilot start up..................... 57 SmartPilot ....................12 Pilot views ....................52 Software updates ..................15 Graphic ....................52 Software version..................15 Rolling road..................
- Page 82 Variation ....................63 Variation mode ..................63 Variation range ..................63 Vessel hull type ..................26 Vessel Hull Type ..................26 Vessel settings ..................60 Volume units.................... 62 Warranty .................... 10, 69 Waypoint advance................45, 57 Waypoint arrival.................45–46 Waypoint arrival alarm ................45 Waypoint arrival circle ................
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