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Raymarine SportPilot User Manual - 3.1 General Maintenance

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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: Sportpilot and

    Sportpilot and sportpilot plus owner’s handbook document number: 81057-5 date: may 2001.

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    Ii sportpilot and sportpilot plus - 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, r...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Preface iii contents chapter 1: introduction ............................................................1 about this handbook ................................................................. 3 important information .............................................................. 3 chapter 2: operati...

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    Iv sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook chapter 5: compass calibration ............................................51 important note ......................................................................... 51 introduction ...................................................................

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: introduction 1 1 in tro du ctio n chapter 1: introduction congratulations on the purchase of your raymarine sportpilot. The sportpilot fits neatly over the steering column directly behind the steering wheel. All of the autopilot controls are located on a rotary switch at the end of a cont...

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    2 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 1 in tro du ct io n the sportpilot can also be operated away from the steering station, using a hand-held remote control or a raymarine fixed control unit. The sportpilot is designed to be owner installed, and most of the necessary tools are suppli...

  • Page 8: About This Handbook

    Chapter 1: introduction 3 1 in tro du ctio n about this handbook this handbook contains two main parts: part 1: using the sportpilot this part of the handbook explains how to use your sportpilot: part 2: installing the sportpilot this part of the handbook explains how to install your sportpilot: not...

  • Page 9: Safety Notices

    4 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 1 in tro du ct io n safety notices warning: 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 injur...

  • Page 10: Emc Conformance

    Chapter 1: introduction 5 1 in tro du ctio n emc conformance all raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate electromagneti...

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    6 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 1 in tro du ct io n.

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    Part 1: using the sportpilot p a rt 1 : us in g th e s p or tp ilot.

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    P a rt 1 : us in g t h e s p o rtp ilo t.

  • Page 14: 2.1 Switching On and Off

    Chapter 2: operating the sportpilot 9 2 op era tin g th e sp ortpil ot chapter 2: operating the sportpilot 2.1 switching on and off switching on the sportpilot enters standby mode when the power supply is switched on. This mode is identified by the flashing red auto led. As soon as the pilot is enga...

  • Page 15: Disengaging The Pilot

    10 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 2 opera ti ng the sportpi lo t disengaging the pilot you can disengage the sportpilot at any time by turning the rotary control switch to standby. Making course changes large course changes when your boat is under autopilot control, you can overri...

  • Page 16: Adjusting Autopilot Gain

    Chapter 2: operating the sportpilot 11 2 op era tin g th e sp ortpil ot adjusting autopilot gain the autopilot gain setting determines the amount of rudder the pilot applies during course change. Autopilot gain is relative to the speed of your boat.There are five available gain settings on the sport...

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    12 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 2 opera ti ng the sportpi lo t automatic gain correction autopilot gain is automatically adjusted if the sportpilot is connected to either a: • seatalk instrument transmitting boat speed through the water or boat speed over the ground, or • nmea i...

  • Page 18: Turning to Next Waypoint

    Chapter 2: operating the sportpilot 13 2 op era tin g th e sp ortpil ot exiting navigator (track) mode to exit navigator (track) mode and return to standby mode, turn the end of the control stick back to standby. The yellow nav light will go out and the red auto light will flash. Turning to next way...

  • Page 19: Safety Points

    14 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 2 opera ti ng the sportpi lo t safety points the sportpilot can only follow a user defined route if the navigation equipment transmits all of the following information: • bearing to waypoint (btw) • cross track error (xte) • waypoint number if cro...

  • Page 20: 3.1 General Maintenance

    Chapter 3: maintenance & fault finding 15 3 m ain te na nc e & f au lt f ind in g chapter 3: maintenance & fault finding this chapter provides information about maintaining your sportpilot system, obtaining product support and solving common problems. 3.1 general maintenance caution: the sportpilot ...

  • Page 21: 3.2 Fault Finding

    16 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 3 m ai nt ena nc e & fa ul t f indi ng 3.2 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 the u...

  • Page 22: Part 2:

    Part 2: installing the sportpilot p a rt 2 : i n st al lin g th e s portp il ot.

  • Page 23: : Ins

    P a rt 2 : ins tal li ng t h e spo rt p il o t.

  • Page 24: Introduction

    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 19 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t chapter 4: installing the sportpilot introduction the sportpilot fits neatly over your boat’s existing steering shaft with the steering wheel bolted directly onto the pilot. The unit can accommodate either 3 / 4 in (19 mm) ...

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    20 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot 4.1 planning the installation sportpilot and sportpilot plus owner's handbook worldwide distributors d1406-2 owner's handbook worldwide distributor list quick reference card sportpilot/sportpilot plus front back ...

  • Page 26: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 21 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t installation instructions before you start installing your sportpilot system, use the illustration to check the parts supplied. Then read through the following information and the relevant installation sections in this chap...

  • Page 27: Emc Installation Guidelines

    22 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot 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 appropr...

  • Page 28: 4.2 Installing The Compass

    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 23 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t 4.2 installing the compass 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...

  • Page 29: Compass Mounting

    24 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot note: to check if the intended mounting location is free from magnetic influence, tape a handheld compass to the chosen location, then turn the boat through 360°. The readings on the handheld compass and your boa...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 25 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t cutting and joining the compass cable you should not cut and rejoin the fluxgate compass cable unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to cut the cable, use scotchlock connectors to re-join the wires color for color. No...

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    26 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot 4.3 installing the rudder position sensor – optional a rudder position sensor will improve your sportpilot’s performance by providing precise information about the rudder’s position. Caution: if your boat has a h...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 27 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t mounting the linear rudder position sensor 1. Use the steering system to position the bullhorn ram amidships. 2. If necessary, release the hydraulic pressure from the boat’s hydraulic steering system note: contact your stee...

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    28 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot 10. Tighten the hose clamps around the bullhorn ram and the rudder sensor’s barrel. 11. Tighten the starboard bullhorn bolt to secure the u-bracket. 12. Fit and tighten the supplied nut and washer to secure the t...

  • Page 34: Post Installation Checks

    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 29 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t note: you will plug the moulded connector into the rudder ref socket when installing the sportpilot (see page 45). Post installation checks when you have connected the sensor to your sportpilot, pressurize the steering syst...

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    30 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot connecting the sensor to a steering arm typical installation – sensor connected to horizontal steering arm before you attempt to fit the sensor to a steering arm, please consider the following points: • if the di...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 31 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t mounting the sensor 1. With the steering amidships, align the sensor as shown in the relevant illustration below: single drive system with horizontal steering arm single drive system with vertical steering arm 2. Use the th...

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    32 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot note: if your boat has a volvo steering system, you should fit the plastic spacer to the steering pin (as shown in the following illustration) so the pin does not foul the steering system. Typical volvo installat...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 33 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t single drive system with vertical steering arm note: ideally, dimension a should be 140 mm (5.5 in). However, if necessary it can fall anywhere within the given minimum and maximum limits. This will not affect autopilot per...

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    34 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot connecting the sensor to a tie-bar before fitting the sensor to a tie-bar, consider these points: • not all installations will allow you to mount the rudder position sensor between the drive apertures. In this ca...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 35 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t 5. Use the two stainless steel hose clamps/jubilee clips to secure the steering pin to the tie-bar. 6. Cut the connecting rod to length. 7. Screw the lock-nuts and sockets onto the connecting rod. 8. Press the sockets onto ...

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    36 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot 9. Turn the steering from side to side. Make sure that the linkage is free from obstructions at all rudder angles. Rotary rudder position sensor – cabling 1. Connect the linear rudder position sensor cable to the...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 37 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t 4.4 providing power for the sportpilot caution: to prevent the sportpilot draining the battery, always switch off the power supply when you leave your boat for long periods. The sportpilot is supplied with a combined power/...

  • Page 43: Nmea Cabling

    38 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot interfacing with nmea equipment using the nmea cores in the power/nmea cable, the sportpilot can interface directly with equipment capable of transmitting nmea 0183 data format. Sentences decoded are: nmea cablin...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 39 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t 4.5 connecting seatalk equipment you can use the sportpilot’s dedicated seatalk port to connect it to seatalk instruments or autopilot control units. The sportpilot can then share seatalk data with the instruments. It can a...

  • Page 45: Typical Seatalk Connections

    40 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot typical seatalk connections caution: protect the power supply for the seatalk 12 v (red) line with a 5 a fuse (or equivalent circuit breaker) fitted as close to the sportpilot as possible. Connecting sportpilot t...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 41 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t 4.6 installing the sportpilot step 1 – remove the steering wheel 1. Turn the wheel all the way over to starboard lock. You must do this so you can tighten the retaining nut at the end of installation (see page 48) without d...

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    42 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot step 2 – mount the torque bracket 1. 3 / 4 inch (19 mm) steering shafts only: assemble the supplied adaptor collar (5) to the shaft. Align the slot in the collar with the slot in the steering shaft. . 2. Temporar...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 43 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t 4. Temporarily assemble the torque restraint to the cable holder. 5. Temporarily assemble the cable holder to the sportpilot using the screws and washers. 6. Temporarily assemble the sportpilot to the steering shaft. Do not...

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    44 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot note: if your dashboard does not extend below the bottom of the sportpilot, you will need to manufacture an extension (from a suitable material) and permanently attach this to the dashboard to accommodate the tor...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 45 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t 15. Drill 4 pilot holes using the drill bit (supplied) and then cut out the shaded cable aperture. 16. Remove the template and smooth any rough edges. Step 3 – plug the cables into the sportpilot 1. Pass the plugged ends of...

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    46 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot 2. Cut the cable sealing mat must be cut (as shown) with a knife to allow the plugged cables to pass through it. 3. Pass the cables through the sealing mat. 4. Pass the cables through the torque bracket aperture ...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 47 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t step 4 – assemble and secure the sportpilot 1. Assemble the free end of the torque restraint to the cable holder. 2. Fit the cable holder to the sportpilot using the washers and screws. 3. 3 / 4 inch (19 mm) taper: assemble...

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    48 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot 4. Secure the torque bracket and cable sealing mat to the bulkhead using the four self tapping screws. 5. Assemble the sportpilot to the steering shaft. 6. Retain the sportpilot using the split washer and retaini...

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    Chapter 4: installing the sportpilot 49 4 in st all in g th e s po rtp ilo t fitting the sportpilot to 3 / 4 inch steering shaft fitting the sportpilot to 1 inch steering shaft d1373-3a wheel hub nut washer retaining nut split washer original woodruff key steering boss screws and washers d1373-3 whe...

  • Page 55: Caution: Emc Conformance

    50 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 4 in sta lli ng th e spo rt pi lot 13. Fit the torque restraint bolt and tighten it with the 3 mm allen key (supplied). 14. Reposition/reassemble the suppression ferrites close to the bulkhead. Caution: emc conformance always check the installatio...

  • Page 56: Important Note

    Chapter 5: compass calibration 51 5 co m pa ss cali br atio n chapter 5: compass calibration important note the procedures in this chapter only apply if: • you have not been able to install the fluxgate compass on a forward facing bulkhead or • the sportpilot takes up an incorrect waypoint heading w...

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    52 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 5 co mp as s ca libra tio n 5.1 compass linearization and heading alignment this procedure reduces any fluxgate compass errors caused by ferrous objects. 1. Motor the boat to a location clear of any other traffic. Sea conditions should be calm wit...

  • Page 58: Caution:

    Chapter 5: compass calibration 53 5 co m pa ss cali br atio n 5. The sportpilot beeps again after the 5 second beep to let you know how much deviation has been detected. Each beep represents 5° of deviation: • 1 beep indicates 0° to 5° of deviation • 2 beeps indicate 5° to 10° of deviation • 3 beeps...

  • Page 59: To Exit And Save Changes

    54 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook 5 co mp as s ca libra tio n 5.2 heading alignment without linearizing if required, you can align the heading to magnetic north without carrying out compass linearization: 1. With the sportpilot in standby mode, press and hold the end of the contro...

  • Page 60: Index

    Index 55 a arriving at waypoints 13 auto mode adjusting gain 11 course changes 10 entering auto mode 9 exiting auto mode 10 c cabling compass 24 guidelines 21 linear rudder position sensor 28 nmea 38 power 37 rotary rudder position sensor 36 routine checks 15 seatalk 39 cleaning the sportpilot 15 co...

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    56 sportpilot and sportpilot plus - owner’s handbook r rotary rudder position sensor installation 29 – 36 rudder position sensor installation 26 – 36 linear installation 26 – 29 rotary installation 29 – 36 s seatalk cabling 39 servicing 15 emc guidelines 15 sportpilot installation 40 – 50 step 1 - r...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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...