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    St4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots owner’s handbook document number: 81131-7 date: april 2004 81131_7.Book page i wednesday, march 17, 2004 3:59 pm.

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    Ii st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook autohelm, hsb (high speed bus), sailpilot, seatalk and sportpilot are registered trademarks of raymarine ltd. Raymarine, ast (advanced steering technology), autoadapt, autolearn, autorelease, autoseastate, autotack, autotrim, fasttrim, gyroplus,...

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    Preface iii contents important information ...................................................... Vii warranty .................................................................................... Vii safety notices ............................................................................ Vii emc ...

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    Iv st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook adjusting the locked wind angle ............................................. 23 dodges in wind vane mode .................................................... 23 wind shift alarm .....................................................................

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    Preface v 5.6 rudder position sensor (wheel pilot) ...................................... 71 ensuring correct alignment ..................................................... 71 securing the sensor to the boat ................................................ 73 attaching the sensor to the tiller arm ...

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    Vi st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook off course alarm (off course) .......................................... 97 autotack angle (autotack) ............................................. 97 autotrim (autotrim) ....................................................... 98 drive type (dri...

  • Page 7: Important Information

    Preface vii important information this handbook contains important information about installing, using and maintaining your new raymarine product. To get the best from the product, please read this handbook thoroughly. Warranty to register your new raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fil...

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    Viii st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook your raymarine autopilot 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: • ensure that someone is present at the helm...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: introduction 1 1 in tro du ctio n chapter 1: introduction 1.1 features the raymarine st4000 plus (st4000+) is a seatalk ® compatible autopilot available in versions suitable for boats with either tiller or wheel steering systems. This autopilot system will steer your boat to a heading aut...

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    2 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 1 in tro du ct io n 1.2 extended systems the st4000+ is compatible with all other seatalk instruments. You can connect it to additional fixed or handheld seatalk autopilot control units located at secondary steering and control positions (see pag...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Basic Operation

    Chapter 2: basic operation 3 2 bas ic o per at io n chapter 2: basic operation this chapter explain how to use the basic functions of your autopilot: 2.1 using the control unit key functions • the autopilot always powers up in standby mode. • you control the autopilot by pressing the buttons with ea...

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    4 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n display layout the st4000+ autopilot display provides the following information: • if the display shows no distance unit all distances are in kilometres (km), otherwise distances are in nautical miles (nm ) or statute/land...

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    Chapter 2: basic operation 5 2 bas ic o per at io n 2.2 using auto mode engaging the autopilot (auto mode) 1. Steady the boat on the required heading. 2. Wheel pilot: engage the wheel drive clutch by rotating the clutch lever clockwise (so the lever engages fully onto the locating pip). Tiller pilot...

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    6 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n caution: autopilot course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is not a substitute for good seamanship. Always maintain a permanent watch, no matter how clear the sea appears to be. Disengaging the autopilot (sta...

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    Chapter 2: basic operation 7 2 bas ic o per at io n changing course in auto mode in auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) keys to change the locked heading in steps of 1° or 10°. For example: press -10 three times for a 30° course change to port. Dodging obstacles in auto m...

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    8 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n automatic tack (autotack) the st4000+ has a built in automatic tack facility (autotack) that turns the boat through a pre-determined angle in the required direction. The default autotack angle is 100°, but you can adjust t...

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    Chapter 2: basic operation 9 2 bas ic o per at io n 1. Note the required new heading. 2. Select standby for manual steering, so you can bring the boat to the new heading manually. 3. Select auto: allow the boat to settle onto course, then bring the boat to the final course in 1° steps using the -1 o...

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    10 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n provides the best compromise between power consumption and course keeping accuracy, and is the default calibration setting. • response level 2: autoseastate off (minimum deadband) this setting provides the tightest course...

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    Chapter 2: basic operation 11 2 bas ic o per at io n to make a temporary change to the rudder gain: 1. Press the -1 and +1 keys together for 1 second to display the rudder gain ( rudd gain ) screen note: if you have set up the rudd gain screen as a default data page (see page 92) you can also access...

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    12 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n the st4000+ activates this alarm when the boat has been off course from the locked heading by more than the specified angle* for longer than 20seconds. It shows whether the deviation is to port or starboard. Note: * you c...

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    Chapter 2: basic operation 13 2 bas ic o per at io n • the position sensor (gps, loran, decca) is receiving a low strength signal – this will clear as soon as the signal improves the autopilot stops adjusting the heading as soon as it loses data. Waypoint advance alarm ( next wpt?) the st4000+ activ...

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    14 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n system. It displays the text mob instead of the waypoint number for the xte, dtw and btw data pages. If the autopilot is in track mode, it will sound the waypoint advance alarm to notify you of the change in waypoint. 2.5...

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    Chapter 3: advanced operation 15 3 adv anc ed opera tio n chapter 3: advanced operation this chapter explain how to use the more advanced functions on your autopilot: 3.1 using track mode note: you can only use track mode if you have connected the st4000+ to a suitable navigation system providing se...

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    16 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration automatic track acquisition if cross track error and bearing to waypoint information are both available (via seatalk or nmea), the autopilot can acquire a track automatically: 1. Bring the boat within 0.1 nm of track. 2. ...

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    Chapter 3: advanced operation 17 3 adv anc ed opera tio n 1. Steer the boat to within 0.1 nm of track. 2. Bring the heading to within 5° of the bearing to the next waypoint. 3. Press auto . 4. Press track to enter track mode. The display then shows the locked pilot heading. Note: tidal streams have ...

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    18 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration if the cross track error is greater than 0.3 nm, the st4000+ will sound the large cross track error alarm and shows whether you are to the port (pt) or starboard (stb) of the planned track. To cancel the large cross track...

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    Chapter 3: advanced operation 19 3 adv anc ed opera tio n waypoint arrival and advance arrival as the boat arrives at the target waypoint the navigation aid should manually or automatically select the next target waypoint. The st4000+ will then detect the new target waypoint number, sound the waypoi...

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    20 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration note: if you do not press track to accept the waypoint advance, the st4000+ will maintain the current heading and continue sounding the alarm. Note: when you reach the last waypoint in the track, the no data alarm will so...

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    Chapter 3: advanced operation 21 3 adv anc ed opera tio n initiating a dodge maneuver in track mode, you can make a dodge maneuver by using the course change keys ( -1 , +1 , -10 or +10 ) to select the desired course change. Cancelling a dodge maneuver after you have avoided the hazard, you can canc...

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    22 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration setting waypoints • local variations in radio signal quality and changes in the tidal stream can produce deviations from the desired track. When setting waypoints, remember that deviations can occur. • thoroughly check al...

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    Chapter 3: advanced operation 23 3 adv anc ed opera tio n the st4000+ will then adjust the boat’s heading to maintain the locked apparent wind angle. Exiting wind vane mode you can return to auto or standby mode from wind vane mode by: • pressing auto to return to auto mode • pressing standby to ste...

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    24 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration initiating a dodge maneuver in wind vane mode, you can make a dodge maneuver by using the course change keys ( -1 , +1 , -10 or +10 ) to select the desired course change. The autopilot will adjust both the locked heading ...

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    Chapter 3: advanced operation 25 3 adv anc ed opera tio n operating hints for wind vane mode • always trim your sails carefully to minimize the amount of standing helm. • reef the headsail and mainsail a little early rather than too late. • in wind vane mode the pilot will react to long-term wind sh...

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    26 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration 2. Select the data page you want to use as the principle display on the control unit: • the current autopilot mode is shown at the left of the display and the autopilot bar graph remains in use • if you then select a new ...

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    Chapter 4: maintenance & fault finding 27 4 m ain te na nc e & fa ult f indi ng chapter 4: maintenance & fault finding this chapter provides information about identifying common problems, maintaining your autopilot system and obtaining product support: 4.1 fault finding all raymarine products are de...

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    28 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 4 m ain te na nc e & f au lt f in di ng 4.2 general maintenance caution: the control unit, fluxgate compass, tiller drive and rudder position sensor do not contain any user serviceable parts. These products should be serviced only by authorized ...

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    Chapter 4: maintenance & fault finding 29 4 m ain te na nc e & fa ult f indi ng cleaning the wheel drive caution: do not use mineral-based solvents (such as wd40) to lubricate or clean the wheel drive as they will damage the material. We recommend that you complete the following steps each season to...

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    30 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 4 m ain te na nc e & f au lt f in di ng this procedure is usually sufficient to correct a slipping or dragging drive belt. In some cases, however, you may need to repeat the steps to adjust the clutch further. Replacing the belt the drive belt i...

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    Chapter 4: maintenance & fault finding 31 4 m ain te na nc e & fa ult f indi ng control unit routine checks the control unit is a sealed unit. As a result, user maintenance is limited to the following routine checks: • make sure all cable connectors are firmly attached • examine the cables for signs...

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    32 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 4 m ain te na nc e & f au lt f in di ng minimum interaction between different items of equipment, i.E. Ensure optimum electromagnetic compatibility (emc). • always report any emc-related problems to your nearest raymarine dealer. We use such inf...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 33 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ chapter 5: installing the st4000+ or boat's electrical distribution panel rudder position sensor (optional fit for wheel pilot only) st4000+ control unit fluxgate compass seatalk instrument nmea instrument or navigator tiller drive wh...

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    34 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ this chapter explain how to install and connect the components of your autopilot system: 5.1 planning the installation before you start installing the autopilot system, read this chapter. Thoroughly, with particular reg...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 35 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ d5438-1 ! Stud (x2) thumb screw (x2) sun cover control unit and compass (all systems) control unit m4 x 25 mm screw no8 x 3/4 in screw (x4) spade connector (x12) fluxgate compass with 8 m (26 ft) cable also packed: handbook, quick ref...

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    36 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ emc installation guidelines all raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate el...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 37 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ • raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: • at least 3 ft (1 m) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.G. Vhf radios, cables and antennas. In the case of ssb radios, the distance should be incre...

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    38 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ 5.2 control unit location locate the st4000+ control unit so it is: • within easy reach from the steering position • viewable straight on, or with a maximum viewing angle of 30° • protected from physical damage • at lea...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 39 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ mounting procedure control units are available in surface mount and flush mount styles. Surface mount control units to fit a surface mount control unit: 1. Apply the surface mount template (supplied at the back of this handbook) to th...

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    40 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ flush mount control units to fit a flush mount control unit: 1. Ensure that the intended mounting location is between 3 mm ( 1 / 8 in) and 20 mm ( 3 / 4 in) thick. 2. Apply the flush mount template (supplied at the back...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 41 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ cable connectors with the exception of the seatalk cables, spade connectors are used to make all connections to the control unit. When fitting the spade connectors, make sure the connector fits securely over the blade and not between ...

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    42 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ • as standard, we supply a 1 m (3 ft 3 in) power cable terminated with 1 / 4 inch spade connectors. • you can extend the power cable if required. The following table shows the minimum acceptable cable sizes: note: if yo...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 43 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ typical seatalk connections nmea connections st4000+ can receive wind and navigation data in nmea 0183 format for use in track and wind vane modes. Receiving nmea data nmea cabling connect the nmea navigator or wind instrument to the ...

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    44 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ note: if you need to connect more than one item of nmea equipment, you will need to connect one of them to the seatalk system using a seatalk/nmea interface (part number: e85001). Nmea data formats thest4000+ can decode...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 45 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ 5.3 fluxgate compass location the compass contains a self-levelling mechanism. This enables the compass to provide accurate readings with pitch and roll movements up to +/- 35°. Note: the rattle that the fluxgate compass makes when sh...

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    46 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ compass - recommended location for non-steel hulls finding the most suitable location to identify the best compass location on your boat, start at the pitch and roll center then move the compass up and/or aft until you ...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 47 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ compass - recommended location for steel-hulls mounting fluxgate compass - orientation caution: you must mount the fluxgate compass on a vertical bulkhead, with the cable exiting at the base. 1. Hold the compass against the mounting l...

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    48 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ 4. Making sure the cable exits at the bottom of the compass, secure the fluxgate compass using the self-tapping screws provided (no 8 x 3 / 4 in, pan-head). Note: stick the supplied warning label near to the compass, wh...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 49 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ 5.4 tiller drive (tiller pilots only) critical dimensions installing the tiller drive involves mounting it between the tiller and a fixed point on the boat’s structure. Two dimensions are critical for correct installation: • dimension...

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    50 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ 1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line and mark dimensions a and b .Use masking tape to locate the fixing points for the tiller pin and mounting socket. Note: you can measure dimension a on either the port or sta...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 51 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ installing the mounting socket (part no. D002) 1. Drill a 12.5 mm ( 1 / 2 in) diameter hole to a depth of 25 mm (1 in) at the fixing point you have marked on the cockpit seat. 2. If the structure at the mounting position is less than ...

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    52 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ mounting the pushrod extension to mount the pushrod extension: 1. Unscrew the end of the tiller drive’s pushrod. 2. Screw the extension into the pushrod. 3. Screw the pushrod end into the pushrod extension. Dimension c ...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 53 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ tiller brackets if the tiller is higher or lower than the mounting socket, you can use a raymarine tiller bracket to vary the tiller pin offset so the drive is horizontal. Identifying the correct tiller bracket 1. Clamp the tiller on ...

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    54 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ d286-2 d e d287-2 81131_7.Book page 54 wednesday, march 17, 2004 3:59 pm.

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 55 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ cantilever mounting if you need to attach the tiller drive to a vertical face (such as the cockpit sidewall), use a raymarine cantilever socket assembly (part number d031): • the maximum possible extension offset is 254 mm (10 in) • y...

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    56 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ mounting the cantilever assembly to mount the cantilever assembly: 1. Temporarily assemble the cantilever by screwing the rod into the mounting ring. 2. Ensure the drive unit is horizontal and then mark the location of ...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 57 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ pedestal socket mounting if you need to raise the height of the drive unit mounting socket to keep the tiller drive horizontal, use a raymarine pedestal socket assembly. Identifying the correct pedestal socket 1. Clamp the tiller on t...

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    58 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ 4. Bed the mounting ring on a thin coat of silicon sealant. 5. Use three 6 mm ( 1 / 4 in) diameter bolts, nuts and washers to attach the mounting ring to the backing plate (with the backing plate on the other side of th...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 59 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ installing the socket 1. Apply the template (supplied at the rear of this handbook) to the bulkhead. 2. Carefully drill a 18 mm ( 23 / 32 in) clearance hole and two 2.5 mm ( 3 / 32 in) pilot holes. Remove the template. 3. Pass the cab...

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    60 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ 5.5 wheel drive (wheel pilots only) the raymarine wheel drive will fit 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 spoke wheels. It is designed to operate with steering systems with between 1 to 3.5 turns lock to lock. Wheel drive – main parts ...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 61 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ drilling the spoke clamp holes 1. Remove the wheel drive front cover: • the front cover is held onto the wheel drive by three ‘push-fit’ posts which sit in three sockets on the drive ring • to remove the cover, hold the motor in one h...

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    62 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ note: the wheel drive is designed to work with 3 spoke clamps on 4 or 8 spoke wheels. For cosmetic reasons, however, you may want to fit an extra spoke clamp to the fourth spoke. Raymarine dealers can supply an extra sp...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 63 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ 4. Align the cover with the wheel drive: • the two pre-drilled holes (marked with an arrow) must line up with their matching pair of threaded inserts on the drive ring (also marked with an arrow) • make sure that the other spoke clamp...

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    64 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ securing the wheel drive to the wheel 1. Remove the wheel from the pedestal and place it on top of the drive unit, with the front of the wheel and drive both facing up. 2. Using the wheel drive template at the end of th...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 65 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ attaching the pedestal bracket note: if your wheel is bulkhead or box pedestal mounted, you will need to obtain a bulkhead fitting kit (part number e15017) from your raymarine dealer. Fitting instructions are supplied with the kit. Mo...

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    66 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ pedestal bracket – length and position note: if you are replacing an existing 4000 wheel drive, you need to: remove the old pedestal bracket, cut the new bracket pin to the correct length (see steps 2 and 3 below), then...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 67 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ note: you can install the pedestal bracket either way up. In the standard orientation the pin is at the bottom (below the mounting holes – see diagram). If obstructions on the pedestal prevent you from using the standard orientation, ...

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    68 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ 8. When the pedestal bracket is correctly positioned and aligned, mark around the inside of the slots, then remove the bracket. 9. Use a center-punch to mark the center of each slot, then use the smaller supplied drill ...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 69 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ note: if the wheel is bent or the wheel drive is off center, the pin will move up and down in the back plate slot. As long as the pin does not hit the top or bottom of the slot, this pin movement will not affect the drive unit’s perfo...

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    70 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ 2. Route the cable through the pedestal (or guard rail) and back to the control unit: • if the pedestal has a cable duct, use this for the drive cable to make sure that it cannot foul the steering mechanism 3. Run the d...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 71 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ 5.6 rudder position sensor (wheel pilot) the rudder position sensor connects directly to the boat’s tiller arm or quadrant. Installing the sensor involves five main steps: • ensuring correct alignment • securing the sensor to the boat...

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    72 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ horizontal alignment when viewed from above (as shown in the illustration above): • the sensor arm must be between 75 mm (3 in) and 310 mm (12 in) from the tiller arm • with the rudder amidships, the sensor arm should b...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 73 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ securing the sensor to the boat location mount the rudder position sensor on a suitable base alongside the rudder stock and tiller arm. Note: if necessary, you can install the sensor upside down. If you mount the sensor in this way, y...

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    74 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ attaching the connector rod 1. Use a hacksaw to cut the threaded connector rod to length. 2. Screw the lock nuts onto the road and then the ball-pin sockets. 3. Press the sockets onto the pins on the sensor arm and till...

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    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 75 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ when you have installed the system, you need to check that the system is wired correctly and set up to suit your type of boat. This chapter provide instructions for the following post-installation pro...

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    76 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ autopilot steering direction the autopilot steering direction defines which way the autopilot applies helm when you press a course change key or when the boat goes off course. Check the autopilot steering direction as f...

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    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 77 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ 3. If the helm produces a turn to port, reverse the drive connections on the back of the control unit. Checking connections navigation interface (gps, decca, loran) if you have connected the st4000+ to a nmea navigator, check the link...

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    78 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ • if the st4000+ is not receiving wind data, it will display a no data message: check the wind instrument and connections seatalk interface if you have connected the st4000+ to other seatalk instruments or control units...

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    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 79 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ 6.2 check rudder sensor operation (if fitted) note: this procedure is only required if you have fitted a rudder position sensor to a wheel pilot system. If you have fitted a rudder position sensor to a wheel pilot, before commencing t...

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    80 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ 6.3 initial sea trial when you have checked that the system is functioning correctly, you must complete the setup by taking the boat on a short sea trial to: • correct the compass deviation • adjust the heading alignmen...

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    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 81 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ correcting the compass deviation depending on your boat type, deviating magnetic fields can cause compass errors up to 15°. The correction procedure reduces these errors to a few degrees, so you must perform this procedure as the firs...

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    82 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ 4. Press the -1 or +1 key to change the setting from off to yes . You will then see the turn boat page. 5. Keeping the boat speed below 2 knots, turn your boat in slow circles. You should take at least 3 minutes to comp...

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    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 83 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ can i cancel the process? You can abort the correction process by pressing the disp key to move onto the deviation screen. Note: if you want to attempt deviation correction again, you can step back to the swing compass page or keep pr...

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    84 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ 8. Use -1 and +1 or -10 and +10 to adjust the displayed heading until it matches boat’s steering compass or a known transit bearing. 9. Press and hold standby for 2 seconds to exit calibration and save the new settings....

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    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 85 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ checking autopilot operation after calibrating the compass, familiarize yourself with autopilot operation: 1. Steer onto a compass heading and hold the course steady. 2. Wheel pilot: engage the wheel drive clutch. Tiller pilot: place ...

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    86 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ there will be no overshoot ( b ) correct this understeer by increasing the rudder gain setting. 3. To make a temporary adjustment to the rudder gain: • press the -1 and +1 keys together for 1 second to display the rudde...

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    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 87 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ 6.4 autopilot calibration techniques the autopilot’s factory default settings will provide adequate steering for most boats. If you still experience problems with autopilot performance after completing the post installation procedures...

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    88 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ step 3 - adjust the rudder damping if you have connected a rudder position sensor to a wheel drive autopilot system, adjust the rudder damping. Check the rudder damping when your boat is moored dockside: • press auto an...

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    Chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ 89 7 customiz in g the st400 0+ chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ the st4000+ provides calibration options that you can use to adjust the settings for the control unit, the compass and the autopilot system. We calibrate the st4000+ during manufacture to provide st...

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    90 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 7 custom iz ing t he st 4000+ 7.1 user setup user setup allows you to calibrate and align the autopilot compass, select the type of bar graph shown on the st4000+ display, and control the information shown on the data pages. The flowchart on the...

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    92 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 7 custom iz ing t he st 4000+ bar selection (rudd bar/steer bar/no bar) use this screen to select the type of bar graph shown on the display: • steer bar: this is the default setting. It uses the bar graph to indicate different information in di...

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    Chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ 93 7 customiz in g the st400 0+ • press disp to move to the next data page you want to change, or press and hold standby for 2 seconds to exit and save changes. The available pages are: data displayed as speed knots speed kts log log xxxx.X trip trip xxx.X average ...

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    94 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 7 custom iz ing t he st 4000+ 7.2 dealer setup dealer setup allows you to customize the autopilot to your boat. However, the factory default settings will provide safe performance for the initial sea trial, and fine tuning is not normally requir...

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    96 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 7 custom iz ing t he st 4000+ calibration lock (cal lock) calibration lock controls whether it is possible to access user setup or display the software version. It is intended for charter boat users. Pilot type (4000 whl/till) retain the default...

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    Chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ 97 7 customiz in g the st400 0+ rudder limit (rud limit) use the rudder limit function to set the limits of autopilot rudder control just inside the mechanical end stops. This will avoid putting the steering system under unnecessary load. The adjustment range is fr...

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    98 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 7 custom iz ing t he st 4000+ autotrim (autotrim) the autotrim setting determines the rate at which the autopilot applies ‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loads on the sails or superstructure. The possible setti...

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    Chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ 99 7 customiz in g the st400 0+ autoadapt (autoadapt) the patented autoadapt feature allows the st4000+ to compensate for heading errors at higher latitudes, which are caused by the increasing dip of the earth’s magnetic field. The increased dip has the effect of a...

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    100 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 7 custom iz ing t he st 4000+ rudder damping (rudd damp) set this option if your system includes a rudder position sensor and the drive ‘hunts’ when trying to position the rudder. Increasing the rudder damping value will reduce hunting. Check t...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Specifications 101 specifications st4000+ autopilot system nominal supply voltage: 12 v dc operating voltage range: 10 v to 15 v dc note: reduced voltages will severely degrade drive performance. Autopilot power consumption standby: 0.72 w auto: 10 w at 25% duty cycle (depending on boat trim, helm l...

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    102 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 110 mm (4.33 in) 11 5 mm (4.53 in) 90 mm (3.55 in) 24 mm (0.95 in) 17 mm (0.67 in) d3242-3 control unit dimensions tiller drive dimensions midstroke 620 mm (24.5 in) 468 mm (18.4 in) 38 mm (1.5 in) d5436-1 d5370-2 361 mm (14.2 in) diameter 228 ...

  • Page 111: Glossary

    Glossary 103 glossary term meaning ° degrees a amp autotrim the autotrim setting determines the rate at which the autopilot applies ‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loads on the sails or superstructure. Awg american wire gauge ce marked on products that comply with ...

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    104 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook oz ounce (1 oz = 0.028 kg) response the autopilot response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. Rudder gain rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the autopilot will apply to ...

  • Page 113: Index

    Index 105 a adjusting autopilot performance response level 12 rudder gain 13 alarms 14 drivestop 15 large xte 15 low batt 16 mob 17 next wpt? 15 no data 15 offcourse 14 shallow 17 stlk fail 14 watch 16 windshift 15 apparent wind angle adjusting 28 auto mode 6 autoadapt 111 automatic deadband 12 auto...

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    106 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook g gusty conditions 11 h heading 9 heading alignment 102 adjustment 95 heading mode 102 i illumination 18 initial sea trial 91 installation 43 compass 55 control unit 48 emc guidelines 46 nmea connections 53 power supply 51 rudder position senso...

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    Index 107 steering direction 86 swinging the compass 92 t testing autopilot operation 95 testing the system 86 tidal stream compensation 23 tiller drive installation 59 track mode 20 safety advice 25 turn limit 108 u user setup 102 v vane mode see wind vane mode variation 110 w watch mode watch alar...

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    D3441-3 machine hole 90 mm (3.55 inch) diameter drill 5 mm (3/16 inch) diameter hole drill 5 mm (3/16 inch) diameter hole control unit - surface mount template drill 2.5 mm (3/32 inch) diameter hole (2 positions) drill 18 mm (23/32 inch) diameter hole tiller drive - plug template d5411-1 81131_7.Boo...

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    Remove the shaded area top 109 mm (4.3 in) control unit - flush mount template 114 mm (4.5 in) 4 holes 6 mm (0.25 in) diameter d4437-3 81131_7.Book page 111 wednesday, march 17, 2004 3:59 pm.

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    Spoke clamp spoke diameters wheel drive - spoke clamp template center of wheel spoke clamp insert d5410-1 135 mm (5.3 in) 16 mm (5/8 in) 12 mm (1/2 in) 81131_7.Book page 113 wednesday, march 17, 2004 3:59 pm.

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    Aft cable position drill 3 mm (1/8 in) diameter hole (3 positions) d3440-2 rudder positioned amidships rudder position sensor template maximum permitted travel: +/- 60˚ 81131_7.Book page 115 wednesday, march 17, 2004 3:59 pm.

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    Worldwide warranty the raymarine warranty terms and conditions as described below do not affect the customer's statutory rights. In order to ensure that the equipment continues to operate efficiently and reliably, we recommend that the owner's handbook be carefully read and particular, attention is ...

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    Document number: 84064-10 august 2003 warranty limitations raymarine warranty policy does not apply to equipment that has been subjected to accident, abuse or misuse, shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or non-authorised service, or equipment on which the serial number has been al...

  • Page 127

    Factory service centers united states of america uk, europe, middle east, far east raymarine inc 22 cotton road, unit d nashua, nh 03063-4219, usa raymarine ltd anchorage park, portsmouth po3 5td, england telephone: +1 603 881 5200 fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.Raymarine.Com telephone: +44 (0)23 9269 361...

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