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81243_1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM
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: 81243-1
Date: December 2004

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    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: 81243-1 Date: December 2004...
  • Page 2 81243_1.fm Page 2 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM Contents SmartController User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How do I change my boat type? ......... 28 How do I adjust the autopilot settings ........ 29 Alarms and Troubleshooting Fault finding ............... 31 SmartController Alarm messages ........32 General maintenance ............34 Product Support ..............36 Important Safety Information Intended Use ..............

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    81243_1.fm Page 4 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM Getting started . . . User Guide...
  • Page 5 Battery power and signal strength The battery power (5 levels) are indicated on the left hand side of the display. Your SmartController will sound an alarm when battery power is running low. Wireless signal strength is shown in a similarly on the right hand side of the display.
  • Page 6 81243_1.fm Page 6 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM 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...

  • 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

    81243_1.fm Page 8 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM Using your SmartController User Guide...

  • Page 9: How Do I View Instrument Data

    81243_1.fm Page 9 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM 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.

  • Page 10: How Do I See All The Available Data

    81243_1.fm Page 10 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I see all the available data? You can display all the available SeaTalk data in a list for reference. This is particularly useful when checking the availability of data, or when wishing to see an infrequently used reading.

  • Page 11: How Do I Use The Autopilot

    81243_1.fm Page 11 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I use the autopilot? Your autopilot can steer your boat according to one of its preset patterns. The types of patterns that are available are dependant on your boat and autopilot type. Each of the patterns are explained on the following pages.

  • Page 12: How Do I Automatically Steer Straight

    81243_1.fm Page 12 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I automatically steer straight? To continue on your current heading under autopilot control, use the AUTO mode. This will steer you in a straight line ahead until commanded otherwise. AUTO mode can be used in conjunction with SMARTSTEER (see page 20) to give you remote, power-steering control of your boat.

  • Page 13: How Do I Follow A Route From My Gps

    TRACK mode mode. 3. If a valid route is received, the Press when asked to PILOT SmartController will tell you the accept new heading. direction in which it will turn the boat and the new heading On arrival at each waypoint it will steer to.

  • Page 14: How Do I Follow A Circle Pattern

    81243_1.fm Page 14 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I follow a circle pattern? When you select CIRCLE mode, your current position is marked as the center of the circle pattern. Your autopilot will now gently steer your boat into the circle of the selected size.

  • Page 15: How Do I Follow A Spiral Pattern

    81243_1.fm Page 15 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I follow a spiral pattern? When you select SPIRAL mode, your current position is marked as the center of the spiral. Your autopilot will now gently steer your boat into a spiral of the selected size.

  • Page 16: How Do I Follow A Zig-Zag Pattern

    81243_1.fm Page 16 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM 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 17: How Do I Follow A Cloverleaf Pattern

    81243_1.fm Page 17 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern? When you enter CLOVERLEAF mode, the autopilot will use your current position as the center point. The autopilot will then steer your boat through a series of starboard turns, repeatedly intersecting the start point.

  • Page 18: How Do I Steer To A Fixed Wind Angle

    81243_1.fm Page 18 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM 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.

  • Page 19: How Do I Tack Using The Autopilot

    81243_1.fm Page 19 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I tack using the autopilot? When in WIND mode you can use the autopilot to execute a tack maneuver. The degree of turn is set by the autopilot (Refer to the handbook supplied with the autopilot for details on changing the tack angle) From any screen:...

  • Page 20: How Do I Dodge An Obstacle

    81243_1.fm Page 20 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM 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.
  • Page 21 81243_1.fm Page 21 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM User Guide...

  • Page 22: Setting Up Your Smartcontroller

    81243_1.fm Page 22 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM Setting up your SmartController User Guide...

  • Page 23: How Do I Change A Favourite Page

    81243_1.fm Page 23 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM 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 From the main instrument display: MENU 1.

  • Page 24: How Do I Change The Page Layout

    81243_1.fm Page 24 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I change the page layout? You can change the layout of each favourite page. From the change page screen: From the change page screen 1. Using the up/down key, scroll to"LAYOUT".

  • Page 25: How Do I Change Page Content

    81243_1.fm Page 25 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I change page content? You can change the content of each favourite page. From the change page screen: From the change page screen: 1. Using the up/down key, scroll to"CONTENT"...
  • Page 26 81243_1.fm Page 26 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I show or hide pages? Use as many or as few data pages as you like The page on/off option allows you to only display those data pages you really want to see. From the change page screen: From the change page screen: 1.

  • Page 27: How Do I Change The Pattern Direction

    81243_1.fm Page 27 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I change the pattern direction? You can change the autopilot pattern direction. From the main instrument display: MENU 1. Press the MENU softkey to display the main menu. 2. Using the up/down key, scroll PILOT SETTINGS to"PILOT SETTINGS"...

  • Page 28: How Do I Change My Boat Type

    81243_1.fm Page 28 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM 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.

  • Page 29: How Do I Adjust The Autopilot Settings

    81243_1.fm Page 29 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I adjust the autopilot settings? Your SmartController is designed to work with any Raymarine autopilot and it can also configure some. For proper operation, we recommend that any configuration of the autopilot is completed according to the table below:...

  • Page 30: Alarms And Troubleshooting

    81243_1.fm Page 30 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM Alarms and Troubleshooting User Guide...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Smartcontroller Alarm Messages

    81243_1.fm Page 32 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM 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 33 81243_1.fm Page 33 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION MOT POW SWAPPED Motor cables are connected to power terminals (and power cables are connected to motor ter- minals) at course computer. Turn off power and swap over connections.
  • Page 34 81243_1.fm Page 34 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I set up alarms? You can configure which alarms to you want the SmartController to report. From the main instrument display: MENU 1. Press the MENU softkey to display the main menu.
  • Page 35 81243_1.fm Page 35 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM How do I set up local and system alarms? Where applicable, local alarm threshold values can also be set independantly of the ships system From the main instrument display: CHANGE 1. Press the CHANGE softkey to select the type of alarm top be for LOCAL alarms reported.

  • Page 36: General Maintenance

    81243_1.fm Page 36 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM 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.

  • Page 37: To Register A Handset

    81243_1.fm Page 37 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM 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 38: To De-Register A Handset

    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...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Important Safety Information

    81243_1.fm Page 40 Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:06 AM Important Safety Information User Guide...

  • Page 41: 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 42 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. User Guide...

  • Page 43: Intended Use

    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 44: 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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