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ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81190-2 Date: May 2001
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ii ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit - 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, RayGyro, RayPilot and WindTrim are trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. Handbook contents © Raymarine Ltd 2001.
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Preface iii Contents About this handbook ......................................................... vii Important Information ..................................................... viii Warranty ...................................................................................viii Safety notices ...........................................................................viii EMC conformance .....................................................................ix Handbook information ...............
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iv ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Returning to the previous wind angle (LAST WND) ............. 25 Dodges in Wind Vane mode .................................................... 25 Wind Shift warning ................................................................. 26 Using AutoTack in Wind Vane mode ...................................... 26 Operating hints for Wind Vane mode ...................................... 27 3.3 Adjusting the rudder gain ..............................
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Preface v Chapter 7: Adjusting Autopilot Settings ..............................75 7.1 Calibration basics .................................................................... 76 Calibration groups .................................................................. 76 Accessing the Calibration mode ............................................. 78 7.2 Display Calibration ................................................................ 79 Display Calibration screens ................................
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vi ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook
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Preface vii About this handbook Welcome to the handbook for the ST6001+ autopilot control unit. This handbook contains two main parts: Part 1: Using the ST6001+ Chapter 1: Introduction 1 page 1 Introduces the autopilot, its features and its use. Chapter 2: Basic Operation Covers basic autopilot operation: using Auto mode, 2 page 3 adjusting autopilot performance, and changing the control unit lighting. Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 3 Explains how to us
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viii ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Important Information Warranty To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits. 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 pr
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Preface ix Make sure that all members of crew know how to disengage the autopilot. Regularly check for other boats and any obstacles to navigation – no matter how clear the sea may appear, a dangerous situation can develop rapidly. Maintain an accurate record of the boat’s position by using either a navigation aid or visual bearings. Maintain a continuous plot of your boat’s position on a current chart. Ensure that the locked autopilot heading will steer the boat clear of all obsta
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Part 1: Using the ST6001+ Part 1: Using the ST6001+
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Part 1: Using the ST6001+
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1 Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Introduction ® The Raymarine ST6001 Plus (ST6001+) is a SeaTalk compatible autopilot control unit. It is designed as the main control unit for Raymarine Type 150, 150G, 400 and 400G course computers. The ST6001+ control unit has the following modes: 1. Standby: autopilot off (see page 6) 2. Auto: autopilot steers the boat to maintain a locked heading (see page 6) 3. Track: autopilot steers the boat to maintain a track between t
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2 ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook Functions with Type 150/150G and 400/400G autopilots The functions provided with Type 150/150G and Type 400/4000G autopilots depend on whether the course computer contains an internal GyroPlus yaw sensor: Type 150G/400G (with GyroPlus) Type 150/400 (without GyroPlus) Internal GyroPlus yaw sensor provides Full basic functionality: uses Raymarine enhanced course keeping using AST steering algorithm without AST (Advanced Steering Technology) I
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2 Basic Operation Chapter 2: Basic Operation 3 Chapter 2: Basic Operation The sections in this chapter explain how to use the basic functions on your ST6001+ autopilot control unit: Using the control unit Summarizes the key functions and screen layout on the page 4 2.1 ST6001+ control unit. Using Auto mode Provides instructions for engaging/disengaging the page 6 2.2 autopilot, using Auto mode and adjusting the autopilot’s performance. Adjusting display/
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4 ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook 2.1 Using the control unit Start-up mode The autopilot always powers up in Standby mode with the display showing the boat’s current compass heading. Note: You can press standby at any time to return to manual steering. Keypad functions The autopilot is controlled using simple push-button operations, all of which are confirmed with a short beep. In addition to the main single-key functions, there are several dual key operations.
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2 Basic Operation Chapter 2: Basic Operation 5 Display layout The ST6001+ display screen provides the following information: Variable text region (up to 9 characters/digits) Heading indicators Distance units: • no units = kilometres • nm = nautical miles • SM = statute miles Autopilot mode indicators Port and Starboard direction-to-steer indicators Calibration mode indicator (displayed on calibration pages) Rudder position indicator or error bar D5457-1 The bar graph at the bottom
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6 ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook 2.2 Using Auto mode CAUTION: Before using Auto mode, make sure that the pilot has been correctly commissioned. Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode) To engage the autopilot: 1. Steady the boat on the required heading. 2. Press auto: in Auto mode, the display shows the locked autopilot heading D3560-3 CAUTION: Autopilot course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is NOT a substitute for good seamanship. ALWAYS maintain
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2 Basic Operation Chapter 2: Basic Operation 7 Changing course in Auto mode In Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) keys to change the locked heading in steps of 1° or 10°. For example: press -10 three times for a 30° course change to port. Port Starboard or or D3320-2 Adjusting performance – Type 150G/400G The main way you can adjust the performance of Type 150G/400G (GyroPlus) autopilot systems is by changing the response level. This is the only user adjustment y
