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Raymarine ST5000+ Owner's handbook manual
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St5000+ sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook english date: 09-2006 document number: 81132-7-en © 2006 raymarine uk limited.
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132_4cov.P65 14/06/99, 10:32 2.
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Preface i rudder reference unit (optional for sterndrive systems) st5000 plus control head boat's electrical distribution panel hydraulic sterndrive fluxgate compass seatalk instruments d3461-1 132_4pref.P65 14/06/99, 10:33 1.
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Ii st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook raymarine ltd, as part of its commitment to continuous improvement and updating, reserve the right to make changes, without prior notice, to the equipment, equipment specifications, and the instructions contained within this handbook....
Page 5: Contents
Preface iii contents preface .................................................................................... Ix how this handbook is organised ................................ Ix warranty ..................................................................... Ix safety information ..................
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Iv st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook initiating track mode ................................................ 11 automatic acquisition .......................................... 12 manual acquisition .............................................. 13 cross track error ........
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Preface v chapter 4: customising the st5000 plus ........................... 23 4.1 user setup ................................................................. 23 compass deviation correction ................................... 23 deviation display .....................................................
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Vi st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook 5.2 control head .............................................................. 39 siting ......................................................................... 39 mounting procedure ...................................................
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Preface vii 5.6 hydraulic pump installation ..................................... 61 introduction ............................................................... 61 cabling ...................................................................... 62 hydraulic ..............................................
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Viii st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook chapter 7: maintenance ...................................................... 81 general ...................................................................... 81 servicing and safety ...................................................
Page 11: Preface
Preface ix preface this handbook contains information on the operation and installation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best performance from your autopilot, please read this handbook thoroughly. How this handbook is organised this handbook is divided into the following chapters: chapt...
Page 12: Safety Information
X st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook safety information passage making under autopilot control is an enjoyable experience that can, if you are not careful, lead to the relaxation of the permanent watch. A permanent watch must be maintained no matter how clear the sea may ...
Page 13: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: introduction 1 chapter 1: introduction 1.1 overview the st5000 plus is a seatalk ® compatible autopilot, available for sterndrive or hydraulic steering systems, which can also repeat instrument data in a programmable selection of data pages. The st5000 plus can share all data transmitted ...
Page 14: 1.2 Extended Systems
2 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook 1.2 extended systems the st5000 plus is compatible with other raymarine seatalk instruments. Additional fixed and hand-held seatalk autopilot control units can be connected at secondary steering and control positions. A rudder referenc...
Page 15: Chapter 2: Basic Operation
Chapter 2: basic operation 3 chapter 2: basic operation this chapter first provides summary diagrams of the key functions and screen layout. It then gives operating instructions for engaging the autopilot and using auto mode, changing the lighting, and displaying data pages. 2.1 key functions the au...
Page 16: 2.2 Display Layout
4 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook 2.2 display layout the following illustration shows all the elements, together with a brief description, that make up the st5000 plus autopilot lcd display. Rudder or steer direction indicator • the bar graph at the bottom of the displ...
Page 17: 2.3 Using Auto Mode
Chapter 2: basic operation 5 2.3 using auto mode engaging the autopilot (auto) 1. Steady the vessel on the required heading. 2. Press auto. • in auto mode, the display shows the locked autopilot heading. Caution: passage making under autopilot control is an enjoyable experience that can, if you are ...
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6 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook changing course in auto mode • the +1 and +10 (starboard) and –1 and –10 (port) keys are used to change the locked heading, in increments of 1° and 10°, when the autopilot has control. Example: a 30° course change to port = press –10 t...
Page 19: (Last Hdg)
Chapter 2: basic operation 7 returning to the previous locked heading (last hdg) if for any reason the vessel is steered away from the selected locked heading (for example, executing a dodge manoeuvre or selecting standby) you can return to the previous locked heading: 1. Press auto for 1 second. Th...
Page 20: Operating Hints
8 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook • to cancel the off course alarm, press standby to return to hand steering. Operating hints making major course changes • it is sound seamanship to make major course changes only when steering manually. • manual course changes ensure t...
Page 21: 2.5 Data Pages
Chapter 2: basic operation 9 2.4 display and keypad illumination press disp for 1 second, from any mode, to enter illumination adjustment mode and turn the lights on. 1 subsequent presses of the disp key cycles the possible illumination settings: l3, l2, l1, off, l1, l2, l3 etc. Where l3 is the brig...
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10 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook then become “pop-ups”, and are displayed for 5 seconds when the autopilot mode is changed or a course change is made. • press disp to display each data page in turn. • when the last data page is cycled, the display returns to the curr...
Page 23: 3.1 Operation In Track Mode
Chapter 3: advanced operation 11 chapter 3: advanced operation this chapter provides information on: • operation in track mode • adjusting the response level and rudder gain • alarms 3.1 operation in track mode track mode is used to maintain a track between two waypoints created on a gps, decca, or ...
Page 24: Automatic Acquisition
12 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook automatic acquisition automatic acquisition can only be achieved if the pilot is receiving cross track error and bearing to waypoint information (via seatalk or nmea 0183). It is initiated as follows: 1. Bring the vessel to within 0.1...
Page 25: Manual Acquisition
Chapter 3: advanced operation 13 previous heading d3505-1 the display shows the new bearing to waypoint. Manual acquisition for manual track acquisition, when only cross track error data is available: 1. Steer the vessel to within 0.1 nm of track. 2. Bring the heading to within 5° of the bearing to ...
Page 26: Cross Track Error
14 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook • make positive positional checks at regular intervals, especially if navigational hazards are close by. Cross track error cross track error (xte) is the distance between the current position and a planned route. This is displayed in ...
Page 27: Tidal Stream Compensation
Chapter 3: advanced operation 15 tidal stream compensation under most conditions, track mode will hold the selected track to within ±0.05 nm (300 ft) or better. The autopilot takes account of vessel speed when computing course changes to ensure optimum performance over a wide range of vessel speeds....
Page 28: Advance
16 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook to accept the new target waypoint, press track. 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, o...
Page 29: Safety
Chapter 3: advanced operation 17 safety passage making in track mode removes the chores of compensating for wind and tidal drift, and will aid precise navigation. However, it is important to maintain an accurate log with regular plots. Position confirmation at the start of a passage at the start of ...
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18 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook 3.2 adjusting autopilot performance the response level and rudder gain can be adjusted during normal operation using a combined key-press. Alternatively, you can set up these two control displays as default data pages (see section 2.5...
Page 31: Changing The Rudder Gain
Chapter 3: advanced operation 19 changing the rudder gain press the +1 and -1 keys together for 1 second to display the rudder gain screen, and adjust the setting in the same way as for the response level. Refer to chapter 6, post installation procedures, for instructions on how to check that the ru...
Page 32: Large Cross Track Error
20 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook large cross track error large xte this alarm is activated when the cross track error exceeds 0.3 nm (see section 3.1, operation in track mode). The alarm is cleared if the heading recovers or the course is changed, or if the operating...
Page 33: Low Battery
Chapter 3: advanced operation 21 • waypoint advance is requested by pressing track for 1 second in track mode (seatalk navigators only). • when the man overboard (mob) function is activated in track mode. When the alarm sounds, the pilot continues on its current heading, but displays the bearing to ...
Page 34: Shallow Alarm
22 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook • the watch timer starts counting. • when the timer reaches 3 minutes, the text on the display starts flashing to indicate the last minute of watch alarm. • when the timer reaches 4 minutes, the audible watch alarm is activated. 3. Pr...
Page 35: 4.1 User Setup
Chapter 4: customising the st5000 plus 23 chapter 4: customising the st5000 plus the st5000 plus provides setup and configuration options that are used to adjust the settings for the st5000 plus itself, the compass, and the autopilot. Note: you should perform the post installation procedures describ...
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24 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook +1 -1 or adjusting user setup values deviation display (deviation) the deviation screen shows the current deviation value, calculated from the correction procedure (swing compass). You cannot edit this value. 132_4c04.P65 14/06/99, 10...
Page 37: Heading Mode (Hdg Mag/true)
Chapter 4: customising the st5000 plus 25 heading alignment (align hdg) the heading alignment screen is used to align the autopilot compass with the ship’s compass. • steer your vessel onto a known heading. • adjust the displayed heading using the -1, +1, -10 and +10 keys. • check the autopilot disp...
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26 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook the available pages are as follows: data displayed as speed knots speed kts log log xxxx.X trip trip xxx.X average speed, knots av. Spd kts wind direction e.G. Wind port wind speed wind kts depth metres depth m depth feet depth ft dep...
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Chapter 4: customising the st5000 plus 27 the default settings are: data default new page setting setting 1 xte cross track error 2 btw bearing to waypoint 3 dtw distance to waypoint 4 not used 5 not used 6 not used 7 not used for each setup page, scroll forwards or backwards through the available d...
Page 40: 4.2 Dealer Setup
28 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook 4.2 dealer setup dealer setup allows you to customise 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 required. The flow chart ...
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Chapter 4: customising the st5000 plus 29 +1 -1 or d3583-1a 132_4c04.P65 14/06/99, 10:34 29.
Page 42: Calibration Lock
30 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook feature options/ default setting new range stern hydr setting calibration lock on or off off off pilot type 5000 strn, hydr 5000 strn 5000 hydr rudder gain 1 to 9 5 5 response 1 (autoseastate) or 1 1 2 (no autoseastate) turn rate limi...
Page 43: Pilot Type
Chapter 4: customising the st5000 plus 31 pilot type the default settings should be retained ( 5000 strn for sterndrive systems, and 5000 hydr for hydraulic systems). Rudder gain this is the power-on rudder gain setting and should be adjusted to the setting that gives the best steering performance a...
Page 44: Off Course Alarm
32 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook if your boat is fitted with a rudder reference transducer, set the autopilot rudder limit as follows: 1. Manually set the rudder to each end stop (port and starboard), and in each case use the rudder bar on the display, to determine t...
Page 45: Drive Type
Chapter 4: customising the st5000 plus 33 setting setting setting setting setting effect effect effect effect effect recommended for: recommended for: recommended for: recommended for: recommended for: off no trim correction 1 slow trim correction heavy displacement vessels, with full keel or transo...
Page 46: Latitude
34 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook the effect of amplifying rudder response on northerly headings in the northern hemisphere, and on southerly headings in the southern hemisphere. Set autoadapt to nth in the northern hemisphere, or sth in the southern hemisphere. You t...
Page 47: Rudder Damping
Chapter 4: customising the st5000 plus 35 rudder damping set this option if your system includes a rudder reference unit and the drive “hunts” when trying to position the rudder. Test this when your vessel is moored dockside, by pressing auto and then +10. If the helm overshoots and has to drive bac...
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Page 49: Chapter 5: Installation
Chapter 5: installation 37 chapter 5: installation 5.1 planning the installation this chapter explains how to install and connect the following: • control head • fluxgate compass • rudder reference transducer (optional on sterndrive systems) • sterndrive actuator (sterndrive systems only) • hydrauli...
Page 50: Suppression Ferrites
38 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook • raymarine specified cables should be used at all times. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise emc performance and so must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual. • if a suppression ferrite is a...
Page 51: 5.2 Control Head
Chapter 5: installation 39 5.2 control head 110mm (4.33in) 11 5mm (4.53in) 91mm (3.6in) 24mm (0.95in) 17mm (0.67in) d3242-1 siting the control head is completely waterproof and should be sited where it is: • within easy reach of the steering position • viewed straight on, or with a maximum viewing a...
Page 52: Surface Mounting
40 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook note: adjacent control heads, or instruments, must have a 6 mm (1/4 in) gap between them to allow sun covers to be fitted. Surface mounting to fit a surface mount control head: 1. Apply the surface mount template (supplied near the re...
Page 53: Flush Mounting
Chapter 5: installation 41 flush mounting to fit a flush mount control head: 1. Ensure that the panel on which you intend to mount the control head is between 3 mm and 20 mm thickness. 2. Apply the flush mount template (supplied near the rear of this handbook) to the selected location and mark out t...
Page 54: Cable Connectors
42 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook cable connectors • all connections, except for the seatalk cables, are made via spade connectors. • when fitting the spade connectors, make sure the connector fits securely over the blade and not between the connector and its plastic ...
Page 55: Hydraulic
Chapter 5: installation 43 • if the supplied power lead is too short, the lead can be extended if required. The table shows the minimum acceptable cable sizes: hydraulic cable length copper area awg up to 2.5 m (8 ft). 2.5 mm 2 14 up to 4 m (13 ft) 4 mm 2 12 sterndrive cable length copper area awg u...
Page 56: Cable Types
44 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook part no: description d285 flat moulded plugs at both ends – 3 m (9 ft 9 in) long d286 flat moulded plugs at both ends – 6 m (19 ft 6 in) long d287 flat moulded plugs at both ends – 9 m (29 ft 3 in) long cable types typical seatalk cab...
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Chapter 5: installation 45 0.3l to 0.5l l x y d269-2 • to avoid deviation of both compasses, the fluxgate compass should be installed at least 0.8 m (2.5 ft) away from the steering compass. • the fluxgate compass must be positioned as far away as possible from large iron masses, such as the engine a...
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46 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook 6ft (1.8m) 4ft (1.2m) 4ft (1.2m) installing the fluxgate compass attach the fluxgate compass to a bulkhead using the four self-tapping screws provided. Vertical d193-1 note: a label is supplied to warn people of the area in which the ...
Page 59: Cabling
Chapter 5: installation 47 cabling 1. Route the fluxgate compass cable back to the control head. 2. Connect the five core cable (colour for colour) to the compass terminals. D3282-1 5.4 rudder reference transducer the rudder reference transducer is supplied with the st5000 plus hydraulic system, and...
Page 60: Control Dimensions
48 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook • care must be taken during installation to ensure the transducer arm is opposite the cable entry when the rudder is amidships. Failure to position the arm correctly could result in damage if the arm is driven onto its end stops by th...
Page 61: Cabling
Chapter 5: installation 49 cabling 1. Run the rudder reference transducer cable back to the control head. 2. Connect the 4 wires (colour for colour) to the rudder terminals. D3283-2 132_4c05.P65 14/06/99, 10:34 49.
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50 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook 5.5 sterndrive actuator installation the sterndrive actuator can be fitted to power assisted sterndrive systems made by volvo, mercruiser, omc and yamaha. • the st5000 plus for the mercruiser 95 system (part number z329) includes a sp...
Page 63: Caution:
Chapter 5: installation 51 2. Secure the assembly with the supplied split pin. 3. Install the adaptor pin bracket onto the cable end sheath. Note: the adaptor pin bracket must sit against, but not on, the shoulder on the cable end sheath. Also, the securing bolts must be on the sternside of the stee...
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52 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook girdle tube 10. Slowly turn the steering system from hard over to hard over. 11. Make sure that there is no contact between the drive unit and the adaptor pin bracket and any part of the engine or steering system. This includes any en...
Page 65: Caution:
Chapter 5: installation 53 caution: the solid and sprung location pins must be fully engaged in the actuator girdle tube. Failure to do so will result in autopilot failure. 9. Position the drive unit pushrod over the top of the adaptor pin and retain with the safety clip. 10. Slowly turn the steerin...
Page 66: Installation
54 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook installation for mercruiser 95 (z329) this section describes how to assemble the sterndrive actuator to anti- feedback, power assisted steering systems fitted to mercruiser engines manufactured after 1993 (d309). Important pre-install...
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Chapter 5: installation 55 6. Assemble the spring washers (9) to the four bolts (8) 7. Fit the clamp (10) around the spool valve cable connection. 8. Tighten the bolts (8) until the main support bracket is secure. 9. Assemble the shaft of the sterndrive actuator (1) to the pivot assembly (5) pin – t...
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56 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook mounting in a restricted area if an obstruction prevents installation of the drive unit as supplied, the main body can be rotated relative to the mounting bracket as follows: front cover lock nut fixing screw d409-1 1. Remove the two ...
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Chapter 5: installation 57 installing the universal i/o drive the universal i/o drive can be used with both volvo and mercruiser engines. As the method of fitting to both engine types is similar, a common procedure is given. Differences between the two engine types are shown in the accompanying illu...
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58 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook d4532-1b adaptor pin steering cable rod tiller block fitting mercruiser adaptor pin 3. Secure the adaptor pin with the supplied split pin. 4. Fit the supplied hexagonal bracket centrally on the existing steering cable securing nut as ...
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Chapter 5: installation 59 d4587-1b ensure adaptor pin and hexagonal bracket are in line hexagonal bracket fitting hexagonal clamp to mercruiser 5. Insert the universal i/o drive cable into the clamp on the hexagonal bracket, so that the recess on the cable engages with the protrusion in the clamp. ...
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60 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook d4534-1b rod end fitting cable to mercruiser 7. Secure the rod end on the adaptor pin with the split pin supplied. 8. Fit the universal i/o drive assembly in a suitable, safe position, remote from the engine, using the clamps and tie-...
Page 73: Cable Connection
Chapter 5: installation 61 cable connection 1. Fit the cable supplied with the drive unit – make sure the connector is locked in place by turning the locking ring clockwise. 2. Route the cable back to the control head. 3. Secure the cable close to the drive unit – make sure there is sufficient free ...
Page 74: Caution:
62 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook accordance with the manufacturers instructions before breaking into the system. On non pressurised systems, temporarily fit a solid plug to the upper helm reservoir vent – this will minimise fluid loss during installation. It is most ...
Page 75: Types of Steering System
Chapter 5: installation 63 types of steering system there are three basic types of hydraulic steering system: • two line system • three line system • two line pressurised system typical connection points for autopilot pumps are illustrated for each type. In all cases it is strongly recommended that ...
Page 76: Two Line System
64 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook if the vessel has two steering positions, check valves will already be installed to ensure independent operation of the two wheels. Minimisation of hydraulic fluid loss during connection of the drive unit will help to reduce the time ...
Page 77: Two Line Pressurised System
Chapter 5: installation 65 two line pressurised system a two line pressurised system has an external pressurised reservoir to reduce the chances of inducing air into the system. This also reduces any sponginess due to pipe expansion. The autopilot pump is connected to the system as shown below. D272...
Page 78: Bleeding The System
66 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook d273-1 z068 double pilot check valve ( raymarine uniflow check valve) note: only required if a check valve is not contained in the helm pump. Bleeding the system correct bleeding of the hydraulic system is one of the most important st...
Page 79: 5.7 Nmea Interface
Chapter 5: installation 67 4. Turn the helm to port to counter the rudder movement. Note: monitor the reservoir tank at all times and top up with the manufacturers recommended fluid as required. If air is left in the system the steering will feel spongy, particularly when the wheel is rotated to the...
Page 80: Data Formats
68 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook data formats the following nmea 0183 wind and navigation data can be decoded by st5000 plus. Data nmea 0183 course over ground vtg, rmc, rma speed over ground vtg, rmc, rma cross track error apb, apa, rmb, xte bearing to waypoint apb,...
Page 81: 6.1 Functional Test
Chapter 6: post installation procedures 69 chapter 6: post installation procedures once you have installed the system, you need to confirm that the system is wired correctly and is also set up to suit your type of boat. This chapter provides instructions for the following procedures: • functional te...
Page 82: Operating Sense
70 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots operating sense the operating sense defines the direction the helm will be applied when a course change key is pressed or the vessel goes off course. Check the operating sense as follows: 1. Press auto. 2. Press the +10 key. The helm should move to pr...
Page 83: Seatalk Interface
Chapter 6: post installation procedures 71 seatalk interface if the st5000 plus has been linked to other seatalk instruments via seatalk, the link can be checked as follows: 1. Press standby. 2. Select display illumination level 3 on any other seatalk instrument or autopilot control unit. The st5000...
Page 84: 6.3 Initial Sea Trial
72 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots 5. Carry out the rudder limits procedure in dealer setup (see chapter 4). 6.3 initial sea trial emc conformance always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc. In some...
Page 85: Caution:
Chapter 6: post installation procedures 73 • in conditions of light wind and calm water, so that autopilot performance can be assessed without the influence of strong winds or large waves • in waters clear of any obstructions note: at any time during the sea trial you can press standby to return to ...
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74 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots d3460-1 4. Press the +1 or -1 key to change the setting from off to yes. The turn boat page is then displayed. D3451-1 5. Keeping the boat speed below 2 knots, turn your vessel in slow circles. It should take at least 3 minutes to complete 360°. What ...
Page 87: Can I Cancel The Process?
Chapter 6: post installation procedures 75 d3452-1 can i cancel the process? You can abort the correction process by pressing the disp key to move on to the deviation screen. If you wish to attempt deviation correction again, you can step back to the swing compass page or keep pressing disp to cycle...
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76 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots d3459-1 8. Use the +1 and -1,keys, or the +10 and -10 keys, to increase or decrease the displayed heading, until it agrees with the ship’s steering compass or a known transit bearing. 9. Press and hold standby for 2 seconds to exit calibration and sav...
Page 89: Checking Autopilot Operation
Chapter 6: post installation procedures 77 if the average heading error is more than 5°, you should perform the compass deviation correction procedure again, circling slower and in move favourable conditions. Checking autopilot operation having calibrated the compass the following procedure is recom...
Page 90: Checking The Rudder Gain
78 st5000 plus sterndrive & hydraulic autopilots checking the rudder gain the factory set rudder gain level will provide stable control for initial sea trials. However, vessels can vary widely in their response to the helm, and further adjustment to the rudder gain may improve the autopilot’s steeri...
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Chapter 6: post installation procedures 79 these actions are most easily recognised in calm sea conditions where wave action does not mask basic steering performance. 2. To make a temporary adjustment to the rudder gain, press the -1 and +1 keys together for 1 second to display the rudder gain scree...
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Page 93: Chapter 7: Maintenance
Chapter 7: maintenance 81 chapter 7: maintenance general • in certain conditions, condensation may appear on the lcd window. This will not harm the unit, and can be cleared by switching on the illumination for a while. • never use chemical or abrasive materials to clean your autopilot. If the pilot ...
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Page 95: Chapter 8: Fault Finding
Chapter 8: fault finding 83 chapter 8: fault finding all raymarine products are subjected to a comprehensive test procedure prior to packing and shipping. In the unlikely event that a fault does occur with your autopilot, the following check list should help identify the problem and provide a cure. ...
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84 st5000 plus sterndrive and hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook position information not received • navigator not transmitting the correct position data. The autopilot will not auto advance to the next waypoint • no bearing to waypoint information received from the navigator. A series of rotatin...
Page 97: Index
Index 85 index a advice 81 alarms 19 auto mode 5 autoadapt 33 automatic deadband 18 automatic track acquisition 12 autorelease 77 autoseastate 18 autotack default angle 32 autotrim default setting 32 b bar graph 4 c cabling 81 calibration 23–35 changing course 6 compass alignment 75 compass deviatio...
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86 st5000 plus sterndrive and hydraulic autopilots owner’s handbook e engaging the autopilot 5 f fault finding 83 functional test 69–70 g graph use 25 h heading 7 heading alignment 25 heading alignment adjustment 76 heading mode 25 i illumination 9 installation 37–68 interfaces 70 k key functions 3 ...
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Index 87 p performance 18 pilot type 31 previous heading 7 r response level 18 default setting 31 rudder bar 25 rudder damping 35 rudder gain 19, 31, 78 rudder offset 31 s sea trial 72 seatalk data displays 9 seatalk interface 71 servicing 81 setup 23–35 shallow alarm 22 standby mode 5 steering bar ...
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Drill two 2.4mm (3/32in) diameter holes drill one 18mm (23/32in) diameter hole plug template d3441-1a machine hole 90mm (3.54in) diameter drill 5mm (3/16in) drill 5mm (3/16in) surface mount template 132_4temp.P65 14/06/99, 10:35 89.
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Shaded area to be removed top 109 mm flush mount template 114 mm 4 holes 6 mm diameter d4437-2 132_4temp.P65 14/06/99, 10:35 91.
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Rudder positioned amidships cable position drill three 3mm (1/8in) holes d3440-1 132_4temp.P65 14/06/99, 10:35 93.
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