Raymarine SmartPilot X-5 Operating Manual

Raymarine SmartPilot X-5 Operating Manual

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SmartPilot X-5
Tiller & GP Tiller
Operating Guide
Document reference: 81303-2
Date: August 2008

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  • Page 1 SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide Document reference: 81303-2 Date: August 2008...
  • Page 2 Autohelm, HSB, RayTech Navigator, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are UK registered trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited. Pathfinder and Raymarine are UK registered trademarks of Raymarine Holdings Limited. 45STV, 60STV, AST, Autoadapt, AutoGST, AutoSeastate, AutoTrim, Bidata, G Series, HDFI, LifeTag, Marine Intelligence, Maxi- view, On Board, Raychart, Raynav, Raypilot, RayTalk, Raystar, ST40, ST60+, Seaclutter, Smart Route, Tridata and Waypoint Navigation are trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information ....................iii Safety notices ......................iii EMC Conformance ....................iii Limitations on pressure washing ................iv Product documents ....................iv Product disposal ...................... v Warranty ........................v Chapter 1:Basic operation ..................1 1.1 Introduction ....................1 Extended systems ..................1 1.2 Using the control unit ..................2 Switching on and off..................
  • Page 4 SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide Track keeping & Cross Track Error ............... 17 Large cross track error................18 Tidal stream compensation................18 Waypoint arrival.................... 19 To steer to the next waypoint in the route..........19 To skip a waypoint (SeaTalk chartplotters only) ........19 Waypoint arrival circle................
  • Page 5: Important Information

    SPX-5 Tiller Installation & Setup Guide before use. Your Raymarine SPX-5 Pilot 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 6: Limitations On Pressure Washing

    CFR46 / IPX6 standards, on or around Raymarine products will invalidate the warranty for those products. Product documents This document is part of a series of books associated with the SmartPilot X-5 series. All documents can be downloaded from: www.raymarine.com/handbooks.
  • Page 7: Product Disposal

    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. You can also register online at www.raymarine.com...
  • Page 8 SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1:Basic Operation

    Chapter 1: Basic operation 1.1 Introduction The SmartPilot X-5 (SPX-5) Tiller system is intended for use as an aid to steering leisure marine craft. The maximum fully-laden displacement values for such craft are: • 13,200 lbs (6,000 kg), using the SPX-5 Tiller system.
  • Page 10: Using The Control Unit

    SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide You can also use the SPX-5 Tiller system with any navigator or wind instrument that transmits National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 data. The Pilot Controller can display SeaTalk and NMEA instrument data in a user-defined selection of data pages.
  • Page 11: Displayed Information

    Chapter 1: Basic operation plus plus -1 plus +1 In Auto mode, press together for In Auto mode, press together Press for Response level 90° AutoTurn to port for 90° AutoTurn to port In Wind Vane mode, press In Wind Vane mode, press together for AutoTack to port together for AutoTack to port track...
  • Page 12: Using The Spx-5 Tiller System To Steer Your Boat

    SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide 1.3 Using the SPX-5 Tiller system to steer your boat WARNING: Risk of gybe Always be aware of the relative wind angle, especially when using the autopilot to sail down wind. WARNING: Maintain a permanent watch Automatic course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is NOT a substitute for good seamanship.
  • Page 13: Gusty Conditions

    Chapter 1: Basic operation Gusty conditions In gusty conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly, particularly if the sails are badly balanced. However, the SPX-5 Tiller system will maintain competent control even in gale force conditions, if you take the following measures: •...
  • Page 14: Changing Course In Auto Mode

    SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide Changing course in Auto mode In Auto mode, use -1, -10, +1 and +10 to change the locked heading, in either 1° or 10° steps.Use -1 or -10 apply changes to port and +1 or +10 for changes to starboard.
  • Page 15: Off Course Alarm

    User Calibration (refer to your SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Installation & Setup Guide for details). Changes made using user Calibration will be retained when the SPX-5 Tiller system is switched off.
  • Page 16: Temporarily Adjusting Response

    1. Press and release -1 and +1 simultaneously, to display the RESPONSE screen. Note: RESPONSE screen is set as a default data page (see SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Installation & Setup Guide) so you can also access it by pressing disp and then scrolling through the data pages.
  • Page 17: Contrast

    Chapter 1: Basic operation 1 second D10528-1 3. The display automatically returns to the previous mode if you do not press a button for 10 seconds. If you press another mode button within 10 seconds you will select the associated mode.
  • Page 18: Waypoint Names

    SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide Default data pages Data page 4 Data page 1 Autopilot mode Press for 1 sec to return to previous Data page 3 Data page 2 data page D10533-1 If the required information is not available for any data page, dashes are displayed.
  • Page 19: Alarms

    Chapter 1: Basic operation 1.7 Alarms The SPX-5 Tiller system supports the alarms listed on the following pages. When an alarm occurs, a beep sounds and the appropriate alarm message is displayed. Responding to alarms Unless otherwise stated, if an alarm occurs, press standby to clear the alarm and •...
  • Page 20: User Setup Options

    User setup functions are accessed using a User calibration mode. The setup functions in this book are those likely to require adjustment during normal operation. Information on other setup functions is given in the SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Installation & Setup Guide .
  • Page 21: User Calibration Pages

    Chapter 1: Basic operation User Calibration pages AutoTack The AutoTack angle is not adjustable. The apparent wind angle when AutoTack is initiated, is mirrored the other side of the wind, on the opposite tack. Gybe inhibit With gybe inhibit on: •...
  • Page 22: Response Level

    SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide Response level This sets the default SPX-5 Tiller system response level setting. The response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/ drive activity. You can also make temporary changes to response during normal operation, as described earlier in this Chapter.
  • Page 23: Chapter 2:Following A Route

    • A SeaTalk compatible chartplotter or GPS unit. • An NMEA 0183 compatible chartplotter or GPS unit. • A SeaTalk compatible chartplotter. Refer to the SmartPilot X-5 Tiller Installation and Commissioning Guide for connection details.
  • Page 24: Starting Position And Heading

    SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide Starting position and heading When you enter Track mode, the SPX-5 Tiller system will steer the boat onto the required track. Before entering Track mode, ensure that the boat is as close as possible to the actual track and course heading.
  • Page 25: Avoiding Obstacles

    Chapter 2: Following a route Avoiding obstacles In Track mode you still have full control from the keypad, so you can change course to avoid obstacles by using the course change buttons (-1, +1, -10 or +10). When avoiding obstacles in this way, the autopilot will revert to Auto mode. Once you are safely past the obstacle, you must re-initiate Track mode to continue on your planned route.
  • Page 26: Large Cross Track Error

    SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide The Raymarine Track keeping algorithm ensures safe operation by correcting any XTE as quickly as possible, but with a maximum convergence angle of 30º with the Track Leg. It then maintains the vessel tightly on the desired track.
  • Page 27: Waypoint Arrival

    Chapter 2: Following a route Waypoint arrival As your vessel nears the waypoint, an audible Waypoint Advance warning sounds and a next waypoint (NEXT WPT) screen is displayed. This shows the bearing to the next waypoint. Waypoint arrival and advance Next target New target Waypoint at 270˚...
  • Page 28: Waypoint Arrival Circle

    SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide Waypoint arrival circle As the next Waypoint warning occurs within a circle around the actual waypoint, the next waypoint will probably be accepted some distance from the planned track leg. This can result in a cross track error and associated course correction.
  • Page 29: Requirements For Wind Vane Mode

    Chapter 2: Following a route Requirements for Wind Vane mode To operate in Wind Vane mode, the SPX-5 Tiller system must receive wind information from one of the following sources: • SeaTalk wind instrument connected via SeaTalk. • NMEA wind instrument. •...
  • Page 30: Leaving Wind Vane Mode

    SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide In Wind Vane mode: • The SPX-5 Tiller system sets the boat’s heading to achieve the locked wind angle then continually adjust s the boat’s heading to maintain this. • The display shows the locked heading (e.g. 128°) and the wind angle (e.g. WIND 145P indicates an wind angle of 145°...
  • Page 31: Using Autotack In Wind Vane Mode

    Chapter 2: Following a route Using AutoTack in Wind Vane mode Note: Before you use the AutoTack function in Wind Vane mode, make sure the wind vane has been centered accurately. The SPX-5 Tiller system has an automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the boat to mirror the locked wind angle from the previous tack.
  • Page 32 SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide...
  • Page 33: Chapter 3:Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    This chapter provides information to enable you to identify problems, interpret alarm messages, maintain your SPX-5 Tiller system and obtain product support. Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. They are also put through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping.
  • Page 34: Spx-5 Tiller System Alarm Messages

    4 = AutoLearn failed, probably due to drive or compass failure 5 = AutoLearn failed, probably due to motor current limiting 6 = AutoLearn failed, probably due to boat spinning Repeat the AutoLearn procedure (see SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Installation & Setup Guide) . MOT POW Motor cables are connected to power terminals (and power cables are connected to motor terminals) at course computer.
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Computer fuses, and these are available from your Raymarine dealer: Description Location Value Part Number Power-in fuse F1 in Course Computer 15 A 15454 SeaTalk Fuse F2 in Course Computer 15455 If any other parts require servicing or replacement, please contact your Raymarine authorized service agent.
  • Page 36: Emc Servicing And Maintenance

    Raymarine equipment, follow the guidelines given in the installation instructions. Suppression ferrites Raymarine cables may be fitted with suppression ferrites. These are important for correct EMC performance. Any ferrite removed for maintenance purposes must be replaced in the original position once the maintenance is complete.
  • Page 37: Telephone Help Line

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting & maintenance Telephone help line If you do not have access to the world wide web, please call our help line. In the USA, call: • +1 603 881 5200 extension 2444 In the UK, Europe the Middle East or the Far East, call: •...
  • Page 38: Product Details Table

    SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide Press disp to display the computer software version • Press disp again to display the total number of hours the SPX-5 Tiller system has • been used in Auto mode. Product details table...
  • Page 39: Glossary

    Use the EMC guidelines in this book, to ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) between equipment and minimize any unwanted interactions. Fluxgate Standard Raymarine compass supplied as part of the SPX-5 Tiller system. Global Positioning System. Man overboard. Nautical mile.
  • Page 40 SmartPilot X-5 Tiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide Meaning Term WindTrim WindTrim (wind response) controls how quickly the autopilot responds to changes in the wind direction. Higher wind trim settings will result in a pilot that is more responsive to wind changes.
  • Page 41: Index

    Index Alarms EMC information CURRENT LIMIT EMC Product disposal DRIVE STOPPED Engaging autopilot LARGE XTE LOW BATT – Glossary LRN FAIL Gybe inhibit Man Overboard (MOB) GyroPlus fail alarm MOT POW SWAPPED NEXT WPT NO DATA Help lines NO PILOT NO RUDREF Illumination OFFCOURSE...
  • Page 42 SmartPilot X-5 TYiller & GP Tiller Operating Guide Safety notices User Calibration SeaTalk SeaTalk fail alarm Waypoint Service advance Settings arrival User calibration arrival circle Setup skip Gybe inhibit Wind angle Response level adjusting Wind type Wind type WindTrim Wind Vane mode...

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