Raymarine autopilot ST4000+ Owner's Handbook Manual - 1.2 Extended Systems

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    Distributed by any reference to raytheon or rtn in this manual should be interpreted as raymarine. The names raytheon and rtn are owned by the raytheon company..

  • Page 2: St4000+

    St4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots owner’s handbook document number: 81131-6 date: august 2001.

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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 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 wheel drive st4000+ autopilot system layout d5332-1.

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    Iv st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook.

  • Page 6: Contents

    Preface v contents about this handbook ...........................................................Ix important information .........................................................X warranty ...................................................................................... X safety notices ........

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    Vi st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3.2 using wind vane mode .......................................................... 27 selecting wind vane mode ..................................................... 27 exiting wind vane mode ........................................................

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    Preface vii 5.5 wheel drive (wheel pilots only) .............................................. 70 installation stages .................................................................... 70 drilling the spoke clamp holes ................................................ 71 securing the wheel drive to...

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    Viii st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 7.2 dealer setup .......................................................................... 106 calibration lock (cal lock) ............................................. 108 pilot type (4000 whl/till) .............................................

  • Page 10: About This Handbook

    Preface ix about this handbook welcome to the handbook for the st4000+ wheel and tiller autopilot systems. This handbook contains two main parts: part 1: using the st4000+ autopilot part 2: installing the st4000+ autopilot at the end of this handbook we have included product specifications, a glossa...

  • Page 11: Important Information

    X st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook important information 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. S...

  • Page 12: Emc Conformance

    Preface xi • make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot. • regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation – no matter how clear the sea may appear, a dangerous situation can develop rapidly. • maintain an accurate record of the boat’s position by using ei...

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    Xii st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook.

  • Page 14: Part 1:

    Part 1: using the st4000+ p a rt 1: u si n g th e st 4 0 0 0 +.

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    P a rt 1 : us in g t h e s t 40 00 +.

  • Page 16: 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...

  • Page 17: 1.2 Extended Systems

    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 18: Chapter 2: Basic Operation

    Chapter 2: basic operation 3 2 bas ic op er atio n chapter 2: basic operation the sections in this chapter explain how to use the basic functions on your autopilot: caution: important note for wheel drive systems after each trip, flush inside the drive unit by inserting a hose pipe in the free slot ...

  • Page 19: 2.1 Using The Control Unit

    4 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n 2.1 using the control unit key functions • the autopilot always powers up in standby mode. • you control the autopilot by pressing the buttons on the control unit. The control unit confirms each button press with a short b...

  • Page 20: Display Layout

    Chapter 2: basic operation 5 2 bas ic op er atio 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 miles ( sm ). • the bar gr...

  • Page 21: 2.2 Using Auto Mode

    6 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c 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 l...

  • Page 22: Caution:

    Chapter 2: basic operation 7 2 bas ic op er atio 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 (standby mode) 1. Press standby...

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    8 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c 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. D...

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    Chapter 2: basic operation 9 2 bas ic op er atio n returning to the previous locked heading (last hdg) if you have steered the boat away from the selected locked heading for any reason (for example, executing a dodge maneuver or selecting standby), you can return to the previous locked heading as fo...

  • Page 25: Automatic Tack (Autotack)

    10 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 ...

  • Page 26: Gusting Conditions

    Chapter 2: basic operation 11 2 bas ic op er atio 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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    12 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n 2.3 adjusting autopilot performance during normal autopilot operation in any mode you can make temporary adjustments to: • response level • rudder gain note: you will lose these temporary changes to response level and rud...

  • Page 28: Changing The Rudder Gain

    Chapter 2: basic operation 13 2 bas ic op er atio n note: if you have set up the response screen as a default data page (see page 104) you can also access it by pressing disp and then scrolling through the data pages. 2. Press -1 or +1 to change the response level. 3. Press disp or wait for 5 second...

  • Page 29: 2.4 Autopilot Alarms

    14 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n 2.4 autopilot alarms responding to alarms the st4000+ activates the alarms listed on the following pages: • unless otherwise stated, you should deal with alarms by pressing standby to clear the alarm and return to hand st...

  • Page 30: Wind Shift Alarm

    Chapter 2: basic operation 15 2 bas ic op er atio n wind shift alarm (windshift) the st4000+ activates the windshift alarm when it detects a change in the apparent wind angle of more than 15° (see page 29). Large cross track error alarm (large xte) the st4000+ activates this alarm when the cross tra...

  • Page 31: Low Battery Alarm

    16 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n • the boat arrives at the target waypoint and the navigator accepts the next waypoint • you activate the man overboard (mob) function in track mode when the alarm sounds, the pilot continues on its current heading but dis...

  • Page 32: Shallow Alarm

    Chapter 2: basic operation 17 2 bas ic op er atio n 3. Press the disp key until you see the watch data page: • the watch timer will start counting • when the timer reaches 3 minutes, the watch text starts flashing to indicate that the timer is in the last minute • when the timer reaches 4 minutes, t...

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    18 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 2 ba si c o per at io n 2.5 adjusting display and keypad lighting note: when the display lighting is off, the control unit still illuminates the keys at a courtesy level. To adjust the display and keypad lighting: 1. Press disp for 1 second from...

  • Page 34: 3.1

    Chapter 3: advanced operation 19 3 adv anc ed opera tio n chapter 3: advanced operation the sections in this chapter explain how to use the more advanced functions on your autopilot: 3.1 using track mode tracking between waypoints created on navigation equipment connected to the autopilot system. Pa...

  • Page 35: 3.1 Using Track Mode

    20 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration 3.1 using track mode note: you can only use track mode if you have connected the st4000+ to a suitable navigation system providing seatalk or nmea navigation information. The st4000+ can receive track and cross track erro...

  • Page 36: Manual Track Acquisition

    Chapter 3: advanced operation 21 3 adv anc ed opera tio n 4. Wait for the waypoint advance alarm to sound. The display will show the bearing to the next planned waypoint and the direction the boat will turn to reach this waypoint. Note: if the boat is more than 0.3 nm from the track, the large cross...

  • Page 37: Exiting Track Mode

    22 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration note: tidal streams have a far more significant effect at lower speeds than at higher speeds. If the tidal flow is less than 35% of the boat’s speed, you will not notice any difference in the autopilot’s performance in tr...

  • Page 38: Tidal Stream Compensation

    Chapter 3: advanced operation 23 3 adv anc ed opera tio n 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 error alarm: • press...

  • Page 39: Arrival

    24 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration 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 num...

  • Page 40: Dodges In Track Mode

    Chapter 3: advanced operation 25 3 adv anc ed opera tio n note: when you reach the last waypoint in the track, the no data alarm will sound to indicate that there is no further waypoint information. Press auto to continue on the same heading, or standby to return to hand steering. Skipping a waypoin...

  • Page 41: Verifying Computed Positions

    26 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration confirming position at the start of a journey at the start of a journey you must always use an easily identifiable fixed object to confirm the fix given by the navigation system. Check for fixed positional errors and comp...

  • Page 42: 3.2 Using Wind Vane Mode

    Chapter 3: advanced operation 27 3 adv anc ed opera tio n 3.2 using wind vane mode note: you can only use wind vane mode if you have connected the st4000+ to a suitable wind instrument/vane providing seatalk or nmea wind direction information. To use wind vane mode (also known as vane mode), the st4...

  • Page 43: Exiting Wind Vane Mode

    28 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration 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 steer manually in standby mode adjusting the locked wind angle you can adj...

  • Page 44: Dodges In Wind Vane Mode

    Chapter 3: advanced operation 29 3 adv anc ed opera tio n 2. Check that it is safe to turn onto this course. 3. To accept this apparent wind angle, press standby and auto together within 7 seconds. Note: if you do not accept the previous wind within 7 seconds, the autopilot will lock onto the curren...

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    30 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration using autotack in wind vane mode after using the autotack function (see page 10) to tack in wind vane mode, you may need to adjust the locked heading until you achieve the required apparent wind angle. Note: before you us...

  • Page 46: 3.3 Displaying Data Pages

    Chapter 3: advanced operation 31 3 adv anc ed opera tio n 3.3 displaying data pages use the disp key to show ‘data pages’ of seatalk or nmea data: 1. Press disp to access the first data page, and press it again to cycle through each data page in turn: • to return to a previous data page, press disp ...

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    32 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 3 adv an ced ope ration.

  • Page 48: 4.1

    Chapter 4: maintenance & fault finding 33 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 this section provides a check...

  • Page 49: 4.1 Fault Finding

    34 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 4 m ain te na nc e & f au lt f in di ng 4.1 fault finding all raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. In th...

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    Chapter 4: maintenance & fault finding 35 4 m ain te na nc e & fa ult f indi ng the autopilot will not ‘talk’ to other seatalk instruments cabling problem – make sure all the cables are connected properly. Position information not received navigator not transmitting the correct position data. The au...

  • Page 51: 4.2 General Maintenance

    36 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 ...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Clutch

    Chapter 4: maintenance & fault finding 37 4 m ain te na nc e & fa ult f indi ng adjusting the clutch you need to adjust the clutch if the drive belt slips in auto mode or drags in standby mode. In normal use, you can tell if the clutch is slipping if the motor operates but the drive does not turn th...

  • Page 53: Replacing The Belt

    38 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 4 m ain te na nc e & f au lt f in di ng replacing the belt the drive belt is designed to be user serviceable. If there is insufficient adjustment to cure a slipping clutch, or if the drive belt is damaged in any way (if it is broken, frayed or s...

  • Page 54: Cleaning The Display

    Chapter 4: maintenance & fault finding 39 4 m ain te na nc e & fa ult f indi ng cleaning the display caution: take care when cleaning the display. Do not wipe the display screen with a dry cloth as this could scratch the screen coating. Do not use acid, ammonia based or abrasive products. • never us...

  • Page 55: 4.3 Product Support

    40 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 4 m ain te na nc e & f au lt f in di ng 4.3 product support raymarine products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and authorized service representatives. If you encounter any difficulties with this product, please contact eithe...

  • Page 56: Part 2:

    Part 2: installing the st4000+ p a rt 2: ins ta lli n g t h e st 40 00 +.

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    P a rt 2: i n sta llin g th e s t 40 00 +.

  • Page 58: 5.1

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 43 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ chapter 5: installing the st4000+ the sections in this chapter explain how to install and connect the components of your autopilot system: 5.1 planning the installation preparation steps, tools required and emc installation guidelines...

  • Page 59: Tools Required

    44 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ 5.1 planning the installation before you start installing the autopilot system, read through the relevant installation sections in this chapter. After reading through the following emc installation guidelines, identify ...

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    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 45 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ d5438-1 ! Comp ass area 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: handb...

  • Page 61: Emc Installation Guidelines

    46 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...

  • Page 62: Emc Suppression Ferrites

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 47 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...

  • Page 63: 5.2 Control Unit

    48 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...

  • Page 64: Mounting Procedure

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 49 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...

  • Page 65: Flush Mount Control Units

    50 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...

  • Page 66: Cable Connectors

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 51 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 ...

  • Page 67: Seatalk Connections

    52 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...

  • Page 68: Typical Seatalk Connections

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 53 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 ...

  • Page 69: Transmitting Nmea Data

    54 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...

  • Page 70: 5.3 Fluxgate Compass

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 55 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...

  • Page 71: Steel-Hulled Boats

    56 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 ...

  • Page 72: Mounting

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 57 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...

  • Page 73

    58 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...

  • Page 74: Critical Dimensions

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 59 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...

  • Page 75: Basic Installation

    60 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 star...

  • Page 76: Caution:

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 61 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 ...

  • Page 77

    62 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 ...

  • Page 78: Tiller Brackets

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 63 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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    64 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 5 install ing the st4000+ d286-2 d e d287-2.

  • Page 80: Cantilever Mounting

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 65 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...

  • Page 81

    66 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 ...

  • Page 82: Pedestal Socket Mounting

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 67 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...

  • Page 83: Tiller Pins

    68 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...

  • Page 84: Installing The Socket

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 69 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...

  • Page 85: Installation Stages

    70 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. Note: in the following ca...

  • Page 86

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 71 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...

  • Page 87

    72 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...

  • Page 88

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 73 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...

  • Page 89

    74 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...

  • Page 90: Motor Tube Location

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 75 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...

  • Page 91

    76 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...

  • Page 92

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 77 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, ...

  • Page 93

    78 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 ...

  • Page 94

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 79 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...

  • Page 95

    80 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...

  • Page 96: Ensuring Correct Alignment

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 81 5 in stal ling t he st4 000+ 5.6 rudder position sensor (wheel pilot option) if you connect the optional raymarine rudder position sensor (part number: m81105) to your wheel drive system, the autopilot will use the accurate rudder position information to improve ...

  • Page 97

    82 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...

  • Page 98: Location

    Chapter 5: installing the st4000+ 83 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...

  • Page 99: Checking Alignment

    84 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...

  • Page 100: 6.1

    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 85 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. The sections in this chapter provide instructions for the following post-...

  • Page 101: 6.1 Functional Test

    86 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ 6.1 functional test switch on 1. When you have installed your st4000+ autopilot system, switch on the main power breaker. 2. If the control unit is active and the system operating, the control unit will beep and display...

  • Page 102: Warning: Wheel Drive Clutch

    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 87 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ warning: wheel drive clutch always reach around (not through) the wheel to operate the wheel drive clutch lever. 2. Press the +10 key. The helm should move to produce a turn to starboard. 3. If the helm produces a turn to port, revers...

  • Page 103: Checking Connections

    88 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ checking connections navigation interface (gps, decca, loran) if you have connected the st4000+ to a nmea navigator, check the links by displaying the default data pages ( xte, btw and dtw ): • press disp to display the...

  • Page 104: Seatalk Interface

    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 89 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ seatalk interface if you have connected the st4000+ to other seatalk instruments or control units, check the links as follows: 1. Press standby . 2. Select display lighting level 3 ( lamp 3 ) on any other seatalk instrument or control...

  • Page 105

    90 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ 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, befo...

  • Page 106: 6.3 Initial Sea Trial

    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 91 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ 6.3 initial sea trial overview 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 alignment • ch...

  • Page 107: Caution:

    92 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ 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 proced...

  • Page 108

    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 93 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ 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 complete each 360°....

  • Page 109

    94 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ note: if you want to attempt deviation correction again, you can step back to the swing compass page or keep pressing disp to cycle through the calibration options until the page is displayed again. (to step back to the...

  • Page 110

    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 95 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ 9. Press and hold standby for 2 seconds to exit calibration and save the new settings. Note: setup options are always saved on exit. Adjusting the heading alignment you should always check the compass alignment after completing the de...

  • Page 111: Checking The Rudder Gain

    96 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ checking the rudder gain the rudder gain level set at the factory will provide stable control for initial sea trials. However, boats can vary widely in their response to helm, and by adjusting the rudder gain you can im...

  • Page 112

    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 97 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ 3. To make a temporary adjustment to the rudder gain: • press the -1 and +1 keys together for 1 second to display the rudder gain ( rudd gain ) screen • then press -1 or +1 to change the level • press disp or wait for 5 seconds to ret...

  • Page 113

    98 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+ 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 installa...

  • Page 114

    Chapter 6: setting-up the st4000+ 99 6 sett ing -up th e st4 000+ 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 and then +10 • if...

  • Page 115

    100 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook 6 setting-up the st 4000+.

  • Page 116: Accessing The Setup Modes

    Chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ 101 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 s...

  • Page 117: 7.1 User Setup

    102 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 th...

  • Page 118

    Chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ 103 7 customiz in g the st400 0+ 2 seconds d3341-2 adjusting user setup values quitting user setup or seconds.

  • Page 119: Bar Selection

    104 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 d...

  • Page 120

    Chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ 105 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...

  • Page 121: 7.2 Dealer Setup

    106 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 requi...

  • Page 122

    Chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ 107 7 customiz in g the st400 0+ seconds adjusting dealer setup values quitting dealer setup + seconds or d5333-1.

  • Page 123: Calibration Lock

    108 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 defaul...

  • Page 124: Rudder Limit

    Chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ 109 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 f...

  • Page 125: Autotrim

    110 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 sett...

  • Page 126: Autoadapt

    Chapter 7: customizing the st4000+ 111 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 ...

  • Page 127: Rudder Damping

    112 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 128: Specifications

    Specifications 113 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...

  • Page 129

    114 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) d3242-2 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 130: Glossary

    Glossary 115 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 ...

  • Page 131

    116 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 132: Index

    Index 117 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 previous 28 auto mode 6 autoadapt 111 automatic dead...

  • Page 133

    118 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...

  • Page 134

    Index 119 steering bar 104 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 watc...

  • Page 135

    120 st4000+ wheel & tiller autopilots: owner’s handbook.

  • Page 136

    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.

  • Page 138

    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.

  • Page 140

    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).

  • Page 142: Aft

    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˚.

  • Page 144: Warranty Limitations

    Document number: 84064-8 april 2001 limited warranty certificate raymarine warrants each new light marine/dealer distributor product to be of good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 ye...

  • Page 145: Factory Service Centers

    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...