Chapter 1:Basic Operation; Introduction; Extended Systems - Raymarine SmartPilot X-5 Operating Manual

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.
• 16,500 lbs (7,500 kg), using the SPX-5 Tiller GP system.
SPX-5 Tiller system - overview
ST6002 Pilot Controller
Your SPX-5 Tiller system is controlled by a Raymarine ST6002 Pilot Controller
(supplied), and operates in the following modes:
• Standby: The SPX-5 Tiller system does not control the boat. You have full manual
control.
• Auto: The SPX-5 Tiller system steers the boat to maintain a locked heading.
• Track: The SPX-5 Tiller system steers the boat to maintain a track between two
waypoints created on a navigation aid.
• Wind Vane: The SPX-5 Tiller system steers the boat to maintain a course relative
to a true or apparent wind angle.
The SPX-5 Tiller system also provides:
• Automatic tack (AutoTack) in Auto and Wind Vane modes.
• Waypoint advance feature in Track mode.

Extended systems

You can connect the Pilot Controller to other Raymarine SeaTalk equipment so it can
send and receive SeaTalk data. The Pilot Controller uses:
• Waypoint information from a SeaTalk navigation instrument to provide track
control.
• Boat speed information from a SeaTalk speed instrument to optimize track-
keeping performance.
• Wind information from a SeaTalk wind instrument for Wind Vane steering.
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