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Raymarine P70 Installation Instructions Manual - 4.1 Site Requirements

Manual is about: Autopilot Control Head/Pilot Controllers

Summary of P70

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    P 7 0 / p 7 0 r p ilo t c o n t r o lle r ins ta lla tion ins tructions englis h docume nt numbe r: 87132-1 da te : 02-2011 p70 / p70r pilot controller installation instructions.

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    Trademark and patents notice autohelm, hsb 2 , raytech navigator, sail pilot, seatalk, seatalk ng , seatalk hs and sportpilot are registered trademarks of raymarine uk limited. Raytalk, seahawk, smartpilot, pathfinder and raymarine are registered trademarks of raymarine holdings limited. Flir is a r...

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents chapter 1 important information............................. 7 safety notices................................................................. 7 tft lcd displays .......................................................... 8 water ingress .........................................................

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    6.5 set up menu ............................................................. 55 chapter 7 troubleshooting...................................... 63 7.1 troubleshooting ........................................................ 64 7.2 power up troubleshooting .......................................... ...

  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    Chapter 1: important information safety notices warning: autopilot system installation as correct performance of the vessel’s steering is critical for safety, we strongly recommend that an authorized raymarine service representative fits this product. You will only receive full warranty benefits if ...

  • Page 8: Tft Lcd Displays

    Caution: use the sun covers to protect your product against the damaging effects of ultra violet light, always fit the sun covers when the product is not in use. Caution: cleaning when cleaning this product: • do not wipe the display screen with a dry cloth, as this could scratch the screen coating....

  • Page 9: Suppression Ferrites

    Emc installation guidelines raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate electromagnetic compatibility (emc) regulations, to minimize electromagnetic interference between equipment and minimize the effect such interference could have on the performance of your system correct instal...

  • Page 10: Product Disposal

    Product disposal dispose of this product in accordance with the weee directive. The waste electrical and electronic equipment (weee) directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the weee directive does not apply to some raymarine products, we support its poli...

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    Chapter 2: planning the installation chapter contents • 2.1 handbook information on page 12 • 2.2 installation checklist on page 12 • 2.3 pilot system on page 13 • 2.4 system protocols on page 17 • 2.5 pack contents on page 18 • 2.6 tools on page 19 planning the installation 11.

  • Page 12: 2.1 Handbook Information

    2.1 handbook information this handbook contains important information regarding the p70 and p70r pilot controller. P70 / p70r handbooks the p70 / p70r pilot controller has the following handbooks available: description part number installation and commissioning instructions 87132 operating instructi...

  • Page 13: 2.3 Pilot System

    2.3 pilot system the p70 / p70r pilot controller is connected to the vessel’s data system, which could be seatalk ng or seatalk. Basic seatalk ng system example 1 2 v smart pilot 1 3 4 4 5 6 7 4 8 d12097-1 2 note: note: the p70 / p70r has the capability of connecting to seatalk or seatalk ng network...

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    Item description 1. P70r pilot controller 2. P70 pilot controller 3. Seatalk ng gps receiver 4. Spx course computer (supplying 12v power to seatalk ng network.) 5. Seatalk ng 5–way connector with terminators 6. Rudder reference 7. Fluxgate compass 8. Drive unit 14 p70 / p70r pilot controller install...

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    Extended seatalk ng system example. 4 1 2 v smart pilot ais 5 00 2 5 4 6 7 1 8 8 10 8 9 11 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 d12053-1 3 note: the system allows up to 3 instrument displays to be daisy chained as shown in the example above. Planning the installation 15.

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    Item description 1. St70 instrument display 2. P70r pilot controller 3. I70 instrument display 4. Spx course computer (supplying 12v power to seatalk ng network.) 5. Ais receiver/transceiver 6. Seatalk ng gps receiver 7. Man over board (connected via seatalk to seatalkng converter.) 8. Seatalk ng 5–...

  • Page 17: 2.4 System Protocols

    2.4 system protocols your product can be connected to various products and systems to share information and so improve the functionality of the overall system. These connections may be made using a number of different protocols. Fast and accurate data collection and transfer is achieved by using a c...

  • Page 18: 2.5 Pack Contents

    2.5 pack contents all models contain the following items: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d12098-1 number description 1. P70 / p70r pilot controller (p70 8 button controller is shown in diagram above.) 2. Bezel 3. Gasket 4. Suncover 5. 4 x fixing screws 6. Document pack, includes: • multilingual cd (including user ...

  • Page 19: 2.6 Tools

    2.6 tools tools required for installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 d12055-1 1. Power drill 2. Jig saw 3. Screwdriver 4. Suitable size (10 mm to 30 mm) hole cutter 5. File 6. Adhesive tape 7. Drill bit of appropriate size* note: *drill bit size is dependent on the thickness and type of material that the unit is...

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    20 p70 / p70r pilot controller installation instructions.

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    Chapter 3: cables and connections chapter contents • 3.1 general cabling guidance on page 22 • 3.2 connections overview on page 23 • 3.3 seatalk ng connection on page 24 • 3.4 nmea2000 connection on page 26 • 3.5 seatalk connection on page 26 cables and connections 21.

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    3.1 general cabling guidance cable types and length it is important to use cables of the appropriate type and length • unless otherwise stated use only standard cables of the correct type, supplied by raymarine. • ensure that any non-raymarine cables are of the correct quality and gauge. For example...

  • Page 23: 3.2 Connections Overview

    3.2 connections overview cable connectors are on the rear of the product. D12056-1 the unit has 2 x seatalk ng connectors. Connecting seatalk ng cables 1. Rotate the locking collar on the back of the unit to the unlocked position. 2. Ensure the spur cable end connector is correctly oriented. 3. Full...

  • Page 24: 3.3 Seatalk

    3.3 seatalk ng connection the instrument display can connect as part of a seatalk ng network. The controller can use seatalk ng to communicate with: • seatalk ng course computers. • seatalk equipment via a seatalk to seatalk ng converter • seatalk ng instruments (e.G. St70). • raymarine multifunctio...

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    Item description 3. Spx course computer (supplying 12v to seatalk ng network.) 4. Seatalk ng 5–way connectors with terminators 5. Rudder reference transducer 6. Fluxgate compass 7. Transducer pods 8.. Wind transducer 9. Speed transducer 10. Depth transducer seatalk ng cabling seatalk ng cables and c...

  • Page 26: 3.4 Nmea2000 Connection

    3.4 nmea2000 connection you can connect nmea2000 devices on a seatalk ng backbone using a seatalk ng to devicenet adaptor cable. Important: you cannot have any 2 terminated backbones connected together, unless you have an isolation gateway between the two backbones. Connecting nmea2000 equipment to ...

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    Item description 5. Wind transducer 6. Seatalk ng to seatalk adaptor cable 7. Depth transducer 8. Speed transducer 9. Course computer (supplying 12v to seatalk network.) for seatalk cables and extensions, use raymarine seatalk cable accessories. Cables and connections 27.

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    28 p70 / p70r pilot controller installation instructions.

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    Chapter 4: location and mounting chapter contents • 4.1 site requirements on page 30 • 4.2 selecting a location on page 31 • 4.3 mounting on page 32 location and mounting 29.

  • Page 30: 4.1 Site Requirements

    4.1 site requirements > 0.8m (2ft 6in) d12031-1 site requirements for the p70 / p70r pilot controller are as follows: • there should be no obstacle between the user and the pilot controller. • the pilot controller should be situated at least 0.8 m from an engine, compass, high current power cables, ...

  • Page 31: 4.2 Selecting A Location

    4.2 selecting a location general location requirements when selecting a location for your display it is important to consider a number of factors. Key factors which can affect product performance are: • ventilation to ensure adequate airflow: – ensure that equipment is mounted in a compartment of su...

  • Page 32: 4.3 Mounting

    Unit dimensions p70 and p70r dimensions a b h p70 p70r c f d g c f d g e e d12103-1 item description a. 110 mm (4.33”) b. 115 mm (4.52”) c. 14 mm (0.55”) d. 30 mm (1.18”) e. 35 mm (1.38”) f. 90 mm (3.54”) g. 17 mm (0.67”) h. 20.6 mm (0.81”) 4.3 mounting the product is designed to be flush mounted. B...

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    P70r mounting d12105-1 1. Check the selected location for the unit. A clear, flat area with suitable clearance behind the panel, is required. 2. Fix the appropriate cutting template supplied with the product, to the selected location, using masking or self-adhesive tape. 3. Using a suitable hole saw...

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    Front bezel removing the front bezel d 12032-1 1 2 3 4 important: use care when removing the bezel. Do not use any tools to lever the bezel, doing so may cause damage. 1. Using your fingers pull the bezel away from the unit at the top and side, as shown in 2. The bezel will start to come away from t...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: System Checks

    Chapter 5: system checks chapter contents • 5.1 commissioning pre-requisites on page 36 • 5.2 commissioning process on page 36 • 5.3 initial power on test on page 37 • 5.4 using the set up wizard on page 39 • 5.5 dockside calibration on page 40 • 5.6 dealer settings on page 42 • 5.7 seatrial calibra...

  • Page 36: 5.2 Commissioning Process

    5.1 commissioning pre-requisites before commissioning your system for the first time, check that the following processes have been carried out correctly: • autopilot system installation completed in accordance with the installation guide. • seatalk ng network installed in accordance with the seatalk...

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    5.3 initial power on test pilot controls control layout and functions. P70 8–button pilot controller 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 d12108-1 item description 1. Left soft button cancel, back, mode selection. 2. Up button / -1 up navigation, adjust up, decrease angle. Item description 3. Down button / +1 down navig...

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    P70r rotary pilot controller 2 4 7 6 3 5 1 d12109-1 item description 1. Left soft button cancel, back, mode selection. 2. Standby button disengage pilot, manual control, power, brightness. 3. Rotary clockwise down navigation in list, adjust up, increase angle (locked heading), adjust numerical value...

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    2. To turn the pilot controller off press and hold the standby button. After 1 second a pop up will appear. 3. Continue to hold the standby button for as further 3 seconds to complete the power off. Note: you cannot power down the pilot controller whilst in auto mode. 5.4 using the set up wizard fir...

  • Page 40: 5.5 Dockside Calibration

    5.5 dockside calibration dockside calibration (dealer settings on seatalk systems) must be completed before going out on the water and performing the sea trial calibration dockside calibration contains the following steps: • drive type selection • rudder check • motor check you can access the docksi...

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    2. Disengage any rudder drive clutch. 3. Press continue . 4. Check it is safe to proceed before pressing ok . If a rudder reference is installed then the autopilot will now automatically move the rudder port and starboard. 5. Where no rudder reference is installed you will be asked to confirm the ru...

  • Page 42: 5.6 Dealer Settings

    5.6 dealer settings the dockside calibration wizard is only available on a seatalk ng system, for seatalk systems the dealer settings should be set before going out on the sea. The dealer settings menu can be accessed from: main menu > set up > auto pilot calibration > dealer settings . Once entered...

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    2. A warning message will be displayed letting you know you can take control of the helm and cancel the seatrial calibration at any time by pressing standby . 3. Press continue to begin compass calibration. Compass swing you will need to turn your vessel in slow circles while the system automaticall...

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    Autolearn you must have significant clear water in front of the vessel to accommodate a series of maneuvers, which include sudden, sharp turns. There should be a clear area at least 100m wide and 500m ahead. D12106-1 caution: autolearn please ensure sufficient free space ahead. (minimum 100x500m lon...

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    5.8 checking autopilot operation after completing calibration, check the basic autopilot operation, as follows: 1. Steer onto a compass heading and hold a steady course at normal cruising speed. If necessary, steer the vessel manually for a short time to check how the vessel steers. 2. Ensure it is ...

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    3. Press auto to switch the autopilot to auto mode, then make a 90° course change: • when rudder gain and counter rudder are both set correctly, the vessel performs a smooth continuous turn with minimal overshoot. • if the counter rudder is too low, the vessel will still overshoot. • if counter rudd...

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    Chapter 6: adjust settings chapter contents • 6.1 vessel settings on page 48 • 6.2 drive settings on page 49 • 6.3 sailboat settings on page 53 • 6.4 user settings on page 54 • 6.5 set up menu on page 55 adjust settings 47.

  • Page 48: 6.1 Vessel Settings

    6.1 vessel settings vessel settings can be accessed from main menu > set up > auto pilot calibration > vessel settings . Note: when connected to a seatalk system the vessel settings listed below are part of the dealer settings menu, main menu > set up > auto pilot calibration > dealer settings . Not...

  • Page 49: 6.2 Drive Settings

    Item description options auto release auto release allows you to override the pilot by taking hold of the wheel or tiller. When you release the wheel or tiller, the pilot will return to the last locked heading. Note: only available on s1, s2, or s3 course computers only with drive type set to i/o st...

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    Item description limits rudder damping on smartpilot systems with a rudder reference transducer, you can set the rudder damping to prevent autopilot ‘hunting’. Increasing the rudder damping value reduces hunting. When adjusting the value, increase the damping one level at a time until the autopilot ...

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    Item description limits reverse rudder ref this reverses the phase of the rudder reference display. Note: this option is not available on seatalk systems, so you would need to reverse the red and green wires on the rudder reference connection to the course computer. • port • starboard item descripti...

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    Item description limits auto turn this setting defines the amount of course change when performing an auto turn. Note: this option cannot be changed when connected over seatalk. Note: this option is only available on motor vessels. • 10º — 125º • 90º (default) response level this sets the default sm...

  • Page 53: 6.3 Sailboat Settings

    Caution: drive setting adjustments adjustments to the drive settings will require you to re-calibrate the system. 6.3 sailboat settings these settings are only available to sailboats. Sailboat settings can be accessed from main menu > set up > auto pilot calibration > sailboat settings . Note: when ...

  • Page 54: 6.4 User Settings

    Item description options wind trim response wind trim response controls how quickly the smartpilot system responds to changes in the wind direction. Higher wind trim settings will result in a system that is more responsive to wind changes. • 1 — 9 • 5 (default) wind trim type this option determines ...

  • Page 55: 6.5 Set Up Menu

    6.5 set up menu the set up menu provides a range of tools and settings to configure the pilot controller. Menu item description options auto pilot calibration pilot commissioning / calibration settings seatalk ng • vessel settings. • drive settings. • sailboat settings. • commissioning. Seatalk • us...

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    System setup menu the system setup menu enables users to customize user settings as detailed in the table below: menu item description options network group this allows you to add multiple units together in a group so that when the color scheme or brightness is changed on one unit the changes are ap...

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    Menu item description options multiple data sources this allows you to view and select preferred data sources. • select data source • data source found • data source details select data source • gps position • heading • depth • speed • wind data source found • model name — serial number port id data...

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    Menu item description options time & date these options enable you to customize the date and time format to your requirements. You can also specify a local time offset from universal time constant (utc), to compensate for any time zone difference. Date format: • mm/dd/yy • dd/mm/yy time format: • 12...

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    Menu item description options • gal — (uk) — uk gallons. • ltr — litre. Barometric • psi — pounds per square inch. • bar — bar. • kpa — kilo pascals. Menu item description options language determines the language that will be used for all on-screen text, labels, menus and options. • chinese • croati...

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    Menu item description options arrival alarm sets the radius for the arrival alarm. Alarm • off • on adjust radius • 0 nm — 10 nm • 3 nm (default) vessel type determines the default setup of the unit and favorite pages • race sail • sail cruiser • catamaran • workboat • rib • outboard speed boat • in...

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    Diagnostics you can access diagnostics details from the setup > diagnostics menu option and can view information relating to: menu item description options about display allows you to view information about the instrument display you are using: • software version • hardware version • bootloader vers...

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    Menu item description options key beep enables you to turn on and off the audible beeps when keys are pressed • on • off self test the product has a built in self test which can help to diagnose faults. • memory test • button test • display test • buzzer test • illumination test 62 p70 / p70r pilot ...

  • Page 63: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7: troubleshooting chapter contents • 7.1 troubleshooting on page 64 • 7.2 power up troubleshooting on page 65 • 7.3 system data troubleshooting on page 66 • 7.4 miscellaneous troubleshooting on page 67 troubleshooting 63.

  • Page 64: 7.1 Troubleshooting

    7.1 troubleshooting the troubleshooting information provides possible causes and corrective action required for common problems associated with marine electronics installations. All raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs....

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    7.2 power up troubleshooting problems at power up and their possible causes and solutions are described here. Problem possible causes possible solutions check relevant fuses and breakers. Check that the power supply cable is sound and that all connections are tight and free from corrosion. The syste...

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    7.3 system data troubleshooting aspects of the installation can cause problems with the data shared between connected equipment. Such problems, their possible causes and solutions are described here. Problem possible causes possible solutions check the data bus (e.G. Seatalk ng ) wiring and connecti...

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    7.4 miscellaneous troubleshooting miscellaneous problems and their possible causes and solutions are described here. Problem possible causes possible solutions check relevant fuses and breakers. Check that the power supply cable is sound and that all connections are tight and free from corrosion. In...

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    Chapter 8: technical support chapter contents • 8.1 raymarine customer support on page 70 • 8.2 viewing product information on page 70 technical support 69.

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    8.1 raymarine customer support raymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service. You can contact customer support through the raymarine website, telephone and email. If you are unable to resolve a problem, please use any of these facilities to obtain additional help. Web support please vi...

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    Chapter 9: technical specification chapter contents • 9.1 technical specification on page 72 technical specification 71.

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    9.1 technical specification nominal supply voltage 12 v dc operating voltage range 9 to 16 v dc current 132 ma power consumption 1.6 w len (refer to the seatalk ng reference manual for further information.) 3 environmental operating temperature: -25°c to 55°c (-13°f to 131°f) storage temperature ran...

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    Chapter 10: options and accessories chapter contents • 10.1 seatalk ng cables and accessories on page 74 • 10.2 converters on page 75 • 10.3 seatalk accessories on page 75 • 10.4 spares and accessories on page 76 options and accessories 73.

  • Page 74: 10.1 Seatalk

    10.1 seatalk ng cables and accessories seatalk ng cables and accessories for use with compatible products. Description part no notes backbone kit a25062 includes: • 2 x 5 m (16.4 ft) backbone cable • 1 x 20 m (65.6 ft) backbone cable • 4 x t-piece • 2 x backbone terminator • 1 x power cable seatalk ...

  • Page 75: 10.2 Converters

    10.2 converters part number description e22158 seatalk to seatalk ng converter 10.3 seatalk accessories seatalk cables and accessories for use with compatible products. Description part no notes nmea / seatalk converter e85001 3 m (9.8 ft) seatalk extension cable d285 5 m (16.4 ft) seatalk extension...

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    10.4 spares and accessories part number description r22168 spare bezel r22169 p70 sun cover r22174 p70r sun cover 76 p70 / p70r pilot controller installation instructions.

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