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Raymarine SmartPilot SPX-10 Installation Instructions Manual
Summary of SmartPilot SPX-10
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Spx smartpilot installation instructions.
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Trademarks and registered trademarks 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. All...
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Contents chapter 1 introduction ............................................. 7 handbook information ..................................................... 7 important information ...................................................... 8 chapter 2 planning the installation ........................ 11 ...
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6 spx smartpilot installation instructions.
Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: introduction handbook information this handbook describes installation of spx course computers as part of a smartpilot autopilot system. This handbook includes information to help you: • plan your autopilot system and ensure you have all the necessary equipment, • install and connect the ...
Page 8: Important Information
St70+ handbooks description part number st70+— installation mounting and connection of the st70+ system. 87099 st70+ operating guide a short guide to general operation of the st70+. 81309 st70+ — user reference system commissioning, general operation, setup, maintenance and troubleshooting. 85024 se...
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Certified installation raymarine recommends certified installation by a raymarine approved installer. A certified installation qualifies for enhanced product warranty benefits. Contact your raymarine dealer for further details, and refer to the separate warranty document packed with your product. Em...
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10 spx smartpilot installation instructions.
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Chapter 2: planning the installation chapter contents • 2.1 installation checklist on page 12 • 2.2 inboard autopilot system on page 12 • 2.3 seatalk ng autopilot system on page 14 • 2.4 seatalk autopilot system on page 16 • 2.5 parts supplied on page 17 • 2.6 required additional components on page ...
Page 12: 2.1 Installation Checklist
2.1 installation checklist installation includes the following activities: installation task 1 plan your system 2 obtain all required equipment and tools 3 site all equipment 4 route all cables. 5 drill cable and mounting holes. 6 make all connections into equipment. 7 secure all equipment in place....
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2. Course computer — this is the central intelligence hub of the autopilot system, linking the control head to the drive unit. 3. Drive unit — the drive unit interfaces with your boat’s steering system. 4. Fluxgate compass — the fluxgate compass provides the autopilot with a magnetic heading require...
Page 14: 2.3 Seatalk
2.3 seatalk ng autopilot system the autopilot may be connected as part of a wider network of marine electronics using seatalk ng . D11944-1 enter cancel menu seatalk ng seatalk ng seatalk ng seatalk ng 12 / 24 v 1 2 enter cancel menu enter cancel menu enter cancel menu 3 4 5 6 smart pilot 1. Multifu...
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3. Autopilot controller and instruments (e.G. Helm 2) 4. Wind transducer 5. Autopilot course computer and drive unit. This may also supply power to the spx backbone. 6. Speed / depth transducers. Note: the multifunction display will require its own power connection. It cannot take its power from the...
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2.4 seatalk autopilot system the autopilot may be connected as part of a wider network of marine electronics using seatalk. 2 3 1 12 / 24 v smart pilot d10434-2 seatalk seatalk seatalk 4 1. Multifunction display with gps. (gps may be internal or external.) 2. Wind and depth instruments 3. Autopilot ...
Page 17: 2.5 Parts Supplied
• vtg - carries course and speed over ground data. • gll - carries latitude and longitude. • dbt - carries water depth. • mwv - carries relative wind angle and wind speed data. Nmea baud rates the nmea 0183 standard operates at a number of different speeds, depending upon the particular requirement ...
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4. Seatalk ng t-piece 5. Fluxgate compass 6. Course computer mounting screws and cable ties 7. Documentation pack 8. Rudder reference (not supplied with spx-10) 9. Ball joint cap (not supplied with spx-10) 10. Ball joint (not supplied with spx-10) 11. Rudder reference mounting screws (not supplied w...
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Pilot controller seatalk ng seatalk 1 st70+ ● ● (repeat controller only) 2 st70 ● ● (repeat controller only) 3 st8002 ● 4 st7002 ● 5 st6002 ● 6 s100 remote ● (repeat controller only) 7 smart controller ● (repeat controller only) drive units the drive unit interfaces with the boat’s steering system. ...
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Drive category available types course computer type 1 spx–10 mechanical linear drives used in sailing vessels, the mechanical linear drive moves the rudder directly by pushing the tiller arm or a rudder quadrant. Type 2 spx-30 type 1 spx–10 mechanical rotary drives designed for power and sailboat sy...
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Chapter 3: cables and connections chapter contents • 3.1 general cabling guidance on page 22 • 3.2 spx-10 / spx-30 connections overview on page 23 • 3.3 spx-sol connections overview on page 23 • 3.4 power and drive cables on page 24 • 3.5 fuses and circuit protection on page 27 • 3.6 grounding on pa...
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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: Overview
3.2 spx-10 / spx-30 connections overview rayma rine ground p ower p ower p o w e r 12v off on 24v fluxgate rudder clutch fault s leep fault motor a b d10444-2 7 8 9 10 1 4 5 6 2 3 1. Seatalk ng 2. Nmea 0183 in / out (4800 baud rate) 3. Sleep switch connection 4. Power in 5. Drive power out 6. Rf gro...
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3.4 power and drive cables when determining the cable required for the power and drive connections it is necessary to consider the combined cable length of both connections. A b d10454-2 1 2 3 1. Course computer 2. Power supply / distribution panel 3. Drive unit power and drive cable selection drive...
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D11946-1 a b made in hungary ground p o w e r 12v 24v fluxgate rudder clutch p ower b motor a 2 1 1. Course computer connection panel 2. Power distribution panel power connection colors color description a red power in +ve (12 / 24 v) b black power in -ve (0 v) drive connection the drive connects to...
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Clutch voltage switch d10452-2 if the drive has a separate clutch connection to the course computer, you must ensure that the clutch voltage switch is set correctly. Note: the clutch voltage may be different from that of the drive itself, for example the range of both 12 and 24 v raymarine drives al...
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3.5 fuses and circuit protection power supply circuit protection the power supply must be connected using an appropriately rated and fused switch or thermal breaker. The drive type determines the rating of the breaker or fuse required. Drive unit supply voltage fuse thermal over-current circuit brea...
Page 28: 3.6 Grounding
3.6 grounding these grounding requirements are applicable for raymarine equipment with a dedicated ground terminal. • the ground terminal must be connected to a common ground point. • it is recommended that the common ground point is a bonded ground, i.E. With the ground point connected to battery n...
Page 29: 3.7 Spx To Seatalk
Important: do not connect this product to a positively-grounded power system. References • iso10133/13297 • bmea code of practice • nmea 0400 3.7 spx to seatalk ng connection the spx course computer and compatible control heads can be connected using seatalk ng . Example seatalk ng autopilot smart p...
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You can connect an autopilot controller at each helm position. Note: only autopilot controllers compatible with seatalk ng can be connected to the backbone. Seatalk ng connection to course computer the course computer connects to the seatalk ng backbone using the spur cable supplied. D10458-2 rayma ...
Page 31: 3.8 Seatalk Connection
3.8 seatalk connection the spx course computer has 2 seatalk connectors available. It is recommended that 1 of these is reserved for connection to the primary autopilot controller. Example seatalk autopilot s eatalk smart pilot d10468-2 2 3 1 1. Spx course computer 2. Helm position with primary auto...
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Daisy chain / separate seatalk spurs s eatalk smart pilot d10438-2 1 1. Power supply via breaker / fuse care point: • connect power (red), data (yellow) and screen (grey) at both sets of seatalk terminals. Seatalk connected as a ring s eatalk smart pilot d10467-2 1 1. Power supply via breaker / fuse...
Page 33: 3.9 Nmea 0183 Connection
Seatalk connected with its own power supply s eatalk smart pilot d10440-2 1 2 1. Course computer power supply via breaker / fuse 2. Seatalk power supply via breaker / fuse rated 5 a or less care points: • connect data (yellow) and screen (grey) at seatalk terminals. • do not connect seatalk power (r...
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Autopilot (or fastheading sensor) and the multifunction display. The fastheading connection is not required if your autopilot is connected using seatalk ng . Example fastheading connection d11220-3 smart pilot nmea 0183 seatalk 1 2 4 3 5 note: the connection can be made into any nmea 0183 input at t...
Page 35: 3.10 Compass Connection
3.10 compass connection the fluxgate compass connects to the course computer connection panel as shown. P o w e r , 1 5 a m p 12v 24v fluxgate rudder clutch fault s leep nmea d 10461-2 3 4 5 1 2 (7.8 in) connection colors the compass is supplied with an 8 m (26 ft) flying lead. Color 1 grey (screen)...
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3.11 rudder reference connection the rudder reference connects to the course computer connection panel as shown. P o w e r , 12v 24v fluxgate rudder clutch s leep p ower d10462-2 3 4 1 2 connection colors color 1 grey (screen) 2 red 3 green 4 blue 3.12 sleep switch connection a sleep switch disables...
Page 37: Chapter 4: Installation
Chapter 4: installation chapter contents • 4.1 location requirements for spx course computers on page 38 • 4.2 installing the spx course computer on page 38 • 4.3 initial checks for the autopilot installation on page 39 installation 37.
Page 38: Course Computers
4.1 location requirements for spx course computers the installation location must take into account the following requirements: • install below decks in a dry area. • mount on a vertical surface, the sides and top must be level. • location must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from any magnetic compass....
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The connector panel is accessed by removing the cover. 1. 2. A b d10449-2 • a — unlock cover panel • b — lock cover panel after installation you should: 1. Perform an initial power-on test of the system. 2. Commission the system including calibration of the compass and setup of the autopilot charact...
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Chapter 5: maintenance and support chapter contents • 5.1 service and maintenance on page 42 • 5.2 cleaning on page 42 • 5.3 raymarine customer support on page 43 maintenance and support 41.
Page 42: 5.2 Cleaning
5.1 service and maintenance this product contains no user serviceable components. Please refer all maintenance and repair to authorized raymarine dealers. Unauthorized repair may affect your warranty. 5.2 cleaning 1. Switch off the power to the unit. 2. Wipe the unit with a clean, damp cloth. 3. If ...
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5.3 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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Appendix a technical specification nominal supply voltage 12 or 24 v dc operating voltage range 10 v to 32 v dc fuse / breakers power supply fuse: • 15 a (spx-10, spx-sol) • 40 a (spx-30) seatalk power out • 2a at 12 v (fuse protected at 2a) — spx-10 • 3a at 12 v (fuse protected at 3a) — all except ...
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Raymarine drive compatibility x 10 x 30 x solenoid spx-10 • all type 1 drives/pumps (excluding cr pumps). Drive voltage must match boat’s supply voltage. Spx-30 • all type 1, type 2 and type 3 drives / pumps. Drive voltage must match boat’s supply voltage. Spx-sol • cr pumps and solenoid drive drive...
Page 47: Appendix C Seatalk
Transmit (nmea 0183 out) hdg heading deviation and variation rsa rudder angle (requires rudder reference unit) appendix c seatalk ng 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 ca...
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Description part no notes seatalk ng 5 m (16.4 ft) backbone a06036 seatalk ng 20 m (65.6 ft) backbone a06037 seatalk ng - bare ends 1 m (3.3 ft) spur a06043 seatalk ng - bare ends 3 m (9.8 ft) spur a06044 seatalk ng — seatalk2 0.4 m (1.3 ft) spur a06048 seatalk ng power cable a06049 seatalk ng termi...
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