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Raymarine SmartController User Manual

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    Raymarine smartcontroller user guide welcome to the smartcontroller handbooks can be such daunting things, can’t they? Please don’t worry, we have made this guide as simple as possible. Your guide contains an explanation on how to use your smartcontroller, so finding your way around will become seco...

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 raymarine smartcontroller contents smartcontroller d7610-1.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    User guide 3 getting started how do i power the unit on/off? ........................................... 7 keylock ................................................................................. 7 using your smartcontroller how do i view instrument data? ..............................................

  • Page 4: Getting

    4 raymarine smartcontroller getting started . . . D7611-1.

  • Page 5: Caution:

    User guide 5 battery power and signal strength the battery power (5 levels) are indicated on the left hand side of the display. Your smartcontroller will sound an alarm when battery power is running low. Wireless signal strength is shown similarly on the right hand side of the display. Charging the ...

  • Page 6: Your Smartcontroller

    6 raymarine smartcontroller your smartcontroller pilot use to activate the autopilot. C (power) exit, cancel or back when off, press to power on the smartcontroller action performs softkey function up/down scroll through a list or a set of values navigate starboard use in pilot mode to power steer y...

  • Page 7: Power On

    User guide 7 how do i power the unit on/off? Power on press and hold the c button. The handset will beep, the display will show the first instrument data page and you’re ready to go. Power off press and hold the c button for 3 seconds. The display will countdown to zero and will then go blank. Note:...

  • Page 8: Using Your

    8 raymarine smartcontroller using your smartcontroller d7613-1.

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    User guide 9 how do i view instrument data? Your smartcontroller can display up to 8 pages of boat information. Each page can be set to show 1,2 or 4 data items, or, to view information graphically. When the autopilot is enabled, an extra "p" page is added to the favourites, showing autopilot specif...

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    10 raymarine smartcontroller how do i see all the available data? You can display all the available seatalk data in a list for reference. This is particularly useful when checking the availability of data, or when wishing to see an infrequently used reading. Select show all data scroll through data ...

  • Page 11: Setup Pages

    User guide 11 how do i use the autopilot? You can change your boat type in the autopilot setup pages quick tip your autopilot can steer your boat according to one of its preset modes. The modes that are available are dependant on your boat and autopilot type. Each of these are explained on the follo...

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    12 raymarine smartcontroller how do i automatically steer straight? 3 1 2 quick tip from any screen: 1. Steer your boat onto the desired heading. 2. Check that there are no obstructions. 3. Press the pilot key to activate the autopilot. Pilot activates autopilot in auto mode standby returns the boat...

  • Page 13: Track

    User guide 13 how do i follow a route from my gps? Track activates autopilot in track mode press repeatedly until you reach track 3 1 2 press when asked to accept new heading. Mode pilot pilot press when asked to accept new heading. On arrival at each waypoint your autopilot can follow a route that ...

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    14 raymarine smartcontroller how do i follow a circle pattern? 3 1 2 quick tip circle when you select circle mode, your current position is marked as the center of the circle pattern. Your autopilot will now gently steer your boat into the circle of the selected size. From any screen: 1. Press mode ...

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    User guide 15 how do i follow a zig-zag pattern? 3 1 2 quick tip zigzag from any screen: 1. Press mode repeatedly until zigzag is displayed. 2. Use the port and starboard keys to change the size (s, m or l) if required 3. Press the pilot key to activate the autopilot change pattern size (sml, med or...

  • Page 16: Quick Tip

    16 raymarine smartcontroller how do i follow a cloverleaf pattern? Quick tip when you enter cloverleaf mode, the autopilot will use your current position as the center point. The autopilot will then steer your boat through a series of starboard turns, repeatedly intersecting the start point. Cloverl...

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    User guide 17 how do i steer to a fixed wind angle? 3 1 2 wind mode pilot press repeatedly until you reach wind activates autopilot in wind mode and shows current wind angle. Adjusts the desired wind angle if your boat is equipped with a wind transducer, you can set the autopilot to steer at a fixed...

  • Page 18: Tack

    18 raymarine smartcontroller how do i tack using the autopilot? When in wind mode you can use the autopilot to execute a tack maneuver. The degree of turn is set by the autopilot (refer to the handbook supplied with the autopilot for details on changing the tack angle) tack 3 1 2 mode pilot wind fro...

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    User guide 19 how do i dodge an obstacle? 3 1 2 quick tip when used with smartsteer enabled autopilots, the press-and-hold command will activate smartsteer even when the autopilot is activated, you are are still able to override it. If, for example, you encounter an obstacle, or you just wish to cha...

  • Page 20: Setting Up

    20 raymarine smartcontroller setting up your smartcontroller d7626-1.

  • Page 21: Quick Tip

    User guide 21 how do i change a favourite page? Quick tip 3 1 2 select select change pages (select page to change) menu you can change the appearance, content and layout of up to 8 favourite data pages. Set these up to best suit your boating needs when viewing a favourite page, press and hold the me...

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    22 raymarine smartcontroller how do i change the page layout? 3 1 2 quick tip the selected favourite page can now be configured: you can change the layout of each favourite page. If you only ever use a few favourite pages, use the page on/off feature to turn off the rest. 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 change layout...

  • Page 23: Quick Tip

    User guide 23 how do i change page content? Quick tip 3 1 2 accept content you can change the content of each favourite page. If you only ever use a few favourite pages, use the page on/off feature to turn off the rest. From the change page screen: data element selection data type selection when des...

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    24 raymarine smartcontroller how do i show or hide pages? 3 1 2 quick tip if you only need to show a few items of data then use a larger display size to make it stand out use as many or as few data pages as you like the page on/off option allows you to only display those data pages you really want t...

  • Page 25: Quick Tip

    User guide 25 how do i change the pattern direction? Quick tip 3 1 2 select pilot settings pattern menu you can change the autopilot pattern direction. Set toggles between clockwise and anti-clockwise example screen: turns to starboard (clockwise) is the default pattern direction. From the main inst...

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    26 raymarine smartcontroller how do i change my boat type? 3 1 2 quick tip if you own a powerboat and still require wind information, set the boat type to sail example screen: select pilot settings boat type menu set toggles between power, fishing, sail your smartcontroller can be set to suit the ty...

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    User guide 27 how do i adjust the handset settings? 3 1 2 quick tip to extend battery life, set the backlight to the lowest acceptable level for your needs example screen: select user settings (user setting) menu set (to adjust) your smartcontroller can be set to display information appropriate to y...

  • Page 28: Alarms and

    28 raymarine smartcontroller alarms and troubleshooting d7633-1.

  • Page 29: How Do I Set Up Alarms?

    User guide 29 how do i set up alarms? Quick tip 3 1 2 select select alarms (select alarm to configure) menu you can configure which alarms to you want the smartcontroller to report. Wind alarms are only visible when the boat type is set to sail. From the main instrument display: 1. Press the menu so...

  • Page 30: Quick Tip

    30 raymarine smartcontroller how do i set up local and system alarms? Quick tip 3 1 2 adjusts local alarm threshold for local alarms change where applicable, local alarm threshold values can also be set independantly of the ships system wind alarms are only visible when the boat type is set to sail....

  • Page 31: Alarm Message

    User guide 31 smartcontroller alarm messages when the smartcontroller detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate one of the alarm messages listed in the following table. Unless otherwise stated, you should respond to the alarm by pressing standby to clear the alarm and return to manu...

  • Page 32: Alarm Message

    32 raymarine smartcontroller mot pow swapped motor cables are connected to power terminals (and power cables are connected to motor ter- minals) at course computer. Turn off power and swap over connections. No data the autopilot is in track mode and: • the autopilot is not receiving seatalk naviga- ...

  • Page 33: Fault Finding

    User guide 33 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. If a fault occurs with your smartcontroller, use the fault finding tables in this section ...

  • Page 34: General Maintenance

    34 raymarine smartcontroller general maintenance routine checks the smartcontroller does not contain any user-serviceable parts. If you remove the main cover you will invalidate the warranty. It should be serviced only by authorized raymarine service technician. As a result, user maintenance is limi...

  • Page 35: Self Test

    User guide 35 hardware and software version numbers use this option to display the current hardware revision and the software version numbers for the smartcontroller. At version, press the select key to display the information. Self test press select to start the unit test sequence and then follow t...

  • Page 36: To De-Register A Handset

    36 raymarine smartcontroller note: for successful registration, ensure that all other handheld units on your boat are turned off. If you try to register a new handset with others active, you will see a registration incomplete message. To de-register a handset at registration, press select. If the sm...

  • Page 37: Product Support

    User guide 37 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 either your national distributor, service representative, or the raymarine technical servi...

  • Page 38: Important Safety

    38 raymarine smartcontroller important safety information d7636-1.

  • Page 39: Safety Notices

    User guide 39 safety notices product installation this equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat. Before installing the smartcontroller...

  • Page 40: Supply.

    40 raymarine smartcontroller warning: autopilot controller if the wireless controller is your only method of operating the autopilot, ensure that your system includes a readily accessible method of switching off the autopilot power supply. Your smartcontroller will add a new dimension to your boatin...

  • Page 41: Radio Frequency Energy

    User guide 41 only use with the lanyard supplied with your smartcontroller or a spare supplied by raymarine. Switch off your smartcontroller system at a refuelling point, even if you are not refuelling your own vessel. The operation of some medical electronic devices such as hearing aids and pacemak...

  • Page 42: Disposal

    42 raymarine smartcontroller disposal disposal of this product, at the end of its useful life, should be in accordance with local regulations. Do not incinerate or mutilate the integral battery pack. Intended use the smart controller and base station are part of a raymarine autopilot and instrumenta...

  • Page 43: Handbook Information

    User guide 43 handbook information to the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. However, raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change speci...

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