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ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Owners Handbook
Document number: 81130-5 Date: June 2005
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ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots
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 2005.

Contents

Contents.... 1 Chapter 1: Introduction....3 1.1 Overview... 3 1.2 Specifications.... 4 1.3 About this handbook.... 5 Important Information... 5 Product disposal... 6 Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot...7 2.1 Overview... 7 2.2 Using Auto mode... 8 Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode).. 8 Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode).. 8 Changing course... 9 Displaying navigation information pages.. 11 Automatic deadband control (Auto Seastate).. 12 Operating hints trim changes.. 13 2.3 Switching display illumination on and off.. 14 2.4 Using Track mode... 14 Selecting Track mode... 14 Returning to Auto from Track mode... 17 Cross track error (XTE)... 17 Tidal stream compensation... 18 Waypoint arrival and advance.. 18 Dodges in Track mode... 19 Safety in Track mode... 19 Warning messages in Track mode... 20 2.5 Using WindTrim mode... 22 Selecting WindTrim mode... 22 Exiting WindTrim mode.. 23 Returning to the previous apparent wind angle.. 23 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding..25 3.1 General maintenance... 25 3.2 Product support... 26 3.3 Fault finding.... 26 Chapter 4: Installing the Tiller Pilot...29 4.1 Planning the installation... 29 4.2 Installing the tiller pin and mounting socket... 31 Measuring the critical dimensions... 31 Basic installation.... 33
ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Installation accessories...34 4.3 Cabling and socket installation...40 Mounting the socket....41 Power supply...43 SeaTalk cabling...44 NMEA cabling...47
Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot..49 5.1 Functional tests...49 Switch on....49 Operating sense...49 Checking the navigation interface...50 Checking the wind instrument interface..51 Checking the SeaTalk interface...52 5.2 Initial sea trial....53 Calibrating the compass...53 5.3 Adjusting autopilot performance...56 Chapter 6: Adjusting Tiller Pilot Settings..59 6.1 Introduction...59 Adjusting calibration values...59 Calibration features...61 Default calibration values...61 6.2 Calibrating the tiller pilot...62 Calibration Level 1: Rudder gain...62 Calibration Level 5: cruise speed...62 Calibration Level 6: off course alarm angle..62 Calibration Level 9: magnetic variation..63 Calibration Level 10: heading error correction..63 Calibration Level 11: boats current latitude...64 Calibration Level 13: rudder damping...64 Controlling access to calibration...64
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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview
Your Raymarine tiller pilot is a totally self-contained autopilot designed for tiller steered sailboats. The autopilot is mounted between the tiller and a single attachment point on the boats structure. It is designed for owner installation and is ready for use after connection to the boats 12 V electrical system. Operating modes The tiller pilot has four basic operating modes: Standby mode: autopilot off Auto mode: autopilot engaged and locked onto a heading Track mode: autopilot on and maintaining a track between two waypoints created on a navigation system WindTrim mode: autopilot on and maintaining a course relative to an apparent wind angle SeaTalk and NMEA compatibility The tiller pilot is SeaTalk compatible, so it can share data transmitted from other Raymarine SeaTalk instruments: wind information from a wind instrument can be used for wind vane steering without the need to install a separate vane track information, from a navigator, enables the autopilot to provide waypoint control boat speed from a speed instrument can provide optimum track keeping performance

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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 injury and/or damage to your boat. WARNING: Electrical safety Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical connections. WARNING: Navigation aid Although we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop. Your Raymarine autopilot will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment. However, it is the skippers responsibility to ensure the safety of the boat at all times by following these basic rules: Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, to take manual control in an emergency. Make sure that all crew members 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 boats position by using either a navigation aid or visual bearings. Maintain a continuous plot of your boats position on a current chart. Ensure that the locked autopilot heading will steer the boat clear of all obstacles. Make proper allowance for tidal set the autopilot cannot. Even when your autopilot is locked onto the desired track using a navigation aid, always maintain a log and make regular positional plots. Navigation signals can produce significant errors under some circumstances and the autopilot will not be able to detect these errors.

Product disposal

When you want to dispose of this product (for example, at the end of its working life), please do so in accordance with local regulations.
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Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot

2.1 Overview

WARNING: Passage making under autopilot control is an enjoyable experience that can, if you are not careful, lead to the relaxation of the permanent watch. Always maintain a permanent watch no matter how clear the sea may appear to be. The tiller pilot always powers up in Standby mode (indicated by a flashing C alongside the boats current compass heading). The tiller pilot 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. To select automatic steering: steady the boat on the required heading place the pushrod over the tiller pin (if necessary, extend or retract the pushrod using the -1, +1, -10, and +10 keys) press auto: the display will then show an A alongside the current heading To return to manual steering at any time: press standby remove the pushrod from the tiller pin You can use the -1, +1, -10, and +10 keys to make course changes when the boat is under autopilot control.

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2.2 Using Auto mode

Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode)

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1. Steady the boat on the required heading. 2. Place the pushrod over the tiller pin. If necessary, extend or retract the pushrod using the -1, +1, -10, and +10 keys. 3. Press auto: the tiller pilot will enter Auto mode and the display will show an A (for auto) alongside the locked autopilot heading.
Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode)

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To return to hand steering: 1. Press standby. 2. Remove the pushrod from the tiller pin to return to hand steering: the display will show a flashing C and the boats current compass heading. 3. The last heading is memorized and can be recalled (see page 10).
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Changing course

In Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) keys to change course in steps of 1 and 10.

Port or

Starboard or

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For example: press -10 three times for a 30 course change to port:

30 to port

Original course

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Automatic tack feature (AutoTack)
The autopilot has a built-in automatic tack facility (in Auto, Track and WindTrim modes) that turns the boat through 100: to AutoTack 100 to port, press -1 and -10 together to AutoTack 100 to starboard, press +1 and +10 together
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AutoTack - Port Wind

AutoTack - Starboard Wind

AutoTack angle

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Dodging obstacles

1. To avoid an obstacle when you boat is under autopilot control, select a course change in the appropriate direction. For example, press -10 three times for a 30dodge to port.

Obstacle

30 dodge to port

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2. When safely clear of the obstacle, you can either: reverse the previous course change (for example, by pressing +10 three times), or return to the previous heading (see below)
Returning to the previous heading
1. Press auto for 1 second: the previous heading will flash for 10 seconds. 2. To accept the previous heading, press auto again while the previous heading is flashing.
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Resumed course

SECOND
Note: If you do not press auto while the display is flashing, the autopilot will maintain

the current heading.

Off course alarm

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Arrival

As the boat passes the target waypoint, the navigator manually or automatically selects the next target waypoint. The pilot will then: detect the new target waypoint name sound the waypoint advance alarm display the new bearing to waypoint and the direction the boat will turn to acquire it

Advance

When the waypoint advance alarm is sounding, the tiller pilot will suspend Track mode and maintain the current heading: check that it is safe to turn onto the new track press the -10 and +10 keys together: this will cancel the waypoint arrival alarm and turn the boat towards the next waypoint Unless you accept the waypoint advance in this way, the alarm will continue to sound and the tiller pilot will maintain the current course.

Dodges in Track mode

In Track mode, you still have full control from the keypad: to make a dodge maneuver: use the -1, +1, -10 or +10 keys after you have avoided the hazard, reverse the course change selected for the dodge maneuver by selecting an equal course change in the opposite direction if the boat remains within 0.1 nm of track, there is no need to steer back towards the track

Safety in Track mode

WARNING: Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complex navigational situations. However, it is still the skippers responsibility to ensure the safety of their boat at all times through careful navigation and frequent position checks. Passage making in Track mode assists precise navigation and removes the tasks of compensating for wind and tidal drift. However, you MUST still maintain an accurate log with regular plots:
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ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots Confirming position at the start of a journey At the start of a journey you must always use an easily identifiable fixed object to confirm the fix given by the navigation system. Check for fixed positional errors and compensate for them. Verifying computed positions Always verify the computed position with a dead reckoned position, calculated from the average course steered and the distance logged. Plot frequency In open water, you should make plots at least every hour. In confined waters or when near to potential hazards, you should make plots more frequently. Setting waypoints Local variations in radio signal quality and changes in the tidal stream can produce deviations from the desired track. When setting waypoints, remember that deviations can occur. Thoroughly check along each track. Check up to 0.5 nm each side of the track to ensure that there are no hazards within this zone. For the waypoint advance function to work, the last four characters of adjacent waypoint names must be different.

Exiting WindTrim mode

To exit WindTrim mode: press standby to return to Standby mode press auto to return to Auto mode
Returning to the previous apparent wind angle
If you have steered the boat away from the selected apparent wind angle (for example, performing a dodge maneuver or selecting Standby) you can return to the previous apparent wind angle:

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1. Press and hold standby and auto together for 1 second. 2. The display flashes the previous locked heading for 10 seconds. 3. While the display is flashing, press standby and auto together to select the previous heading: when you select the previous heading, the W flashes for 10 seconds to confirm the selection

Wind shift alarm

If changes in apparent wind angle alter the original locked compass heading by more than 15, the wind shift alarm will sound. The display alternates between the current WindTrim heading and the direction of wind shift.

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24 To cancel the wind shift alarm:
check that the new course does not take the boat into danger press standby and auto together momentarily to accept the alarm and reset the wind shift alarm value to the current compass heading
Operating hints for WindTrim mode
WindTrim filters the wind vane output. This provides optimum response for offshore conditions where genuine shifts in wind direction occur gradually. In gusting and unsteady inshore conditions, it is best to sail a few degrees further off the wind so that changes in apparent wind direction can be tolerated. It is important to minimize the amount of standing helm through careful sail trimming and positioning of the mainsheet traveller. It is recommended that the headsail and mainsail are reefed a little early rather than too late.
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Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding
This chapter provides information about maintaining your tiller pilot system, obtaining product support and solving common problems.

3.1 General maintenance

CAUTION: The working parts of the tiller drive are sealed and lubricated for life during manufacture.The tiller pilot does not contain any user serviceable parts. It should be repaired only by authorized Raymarine service representatives.

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Mounting the pushrod extension To mount the pushrod extension: 1. Unscrew the end of the tiller pilots pushrod. 2. Screw the extension into the pushrod. 3. Screw the pushrod end into the pushrod extension.

Tiller brackets

If the tiller is higher or lower than the mounting socket, you can use a Raymarine tiller bracket to vary the tiller pin offset so the pilot is horizontal. Identifying the correct tiller bracket 1. Clamp the tiller on the boats center line. 2. Measure dimension D (if the pushrod is above the tiller) or dimension E (if the pushrod is below the tiller). 3. Select the appropriate bracket from the following table:
Dimension D (pushrod below tiller) 25 mm (1 in) 51 mm (2 in) 76 mm (3 in) Dimension E (pushrod above tiller) 51 mm (2 in) 76 mm (3 in) 102 mm (4 in) Bracket part no. D009 D010 D011
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Dimension D (pushrod below tiller) 102 mm (4 in) 127 mm (5 in)
Dimension E (pushrod above tiller) 127 mm (5 in) 152 mm (6 in) Bracket part no. D159 D160

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Mounting the tiller bracket 1. Position the tiller bracket on the center line of the tiller (above or below) and establish the critical dimensions A and B
Note: To measure dimension B on a boat with a sloping rudderstock, refer to the diagram on page 31.
2. Mark the centers of the two bracket mounting holes. 3. Drill two 6 mm (1/4 in) diameter holes through the center line of the tiller at the positions you have marked. 4. Attach the tiller bracket using two 6 mm (1/4 in) diameter bolts, nuts and washers. 5. Bond the fixing bolts in place with two part epoxy adhesive 6. When the epoxy is completely hardened, fully tighten the nuts. 7. Attach the tiller pin to the bracket.

Cantilever mounting

If you need to attach the tiller pilot to a vertical face (such as the cockpit sidewall), use a Raymarine cantilever socket assembly (part number D031): the maximum possible extension offset is 254 mm (10 in) you cut the cantilever to the exact length during mounting Cutting the cantilever rod to length 1. Clamp the tiller on the boats center line. 2. Measure dimension F (actual). 3. Refer to the table to establish a cutting length for the cantilever rod double check measurements before cutting. 4. Measure the rod from threaded end, then cut the cantilever rod to length L using a hacksaw. Remove any sharp edges with a file.

Dimension F 654 mm (25.75 in) 705 mm (27.75 in) 743 mm (29.75 in) 806 mm (31.75 in) 832 mm (32.75 in) Cut length L 51 mm (2 in) 102 mm (4 in) 152 mm (6 in) 203 mm (8 in) 229 mm (9 in)
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Mounting the cantilever assembly To mount the cantilever assembly: 1. Temporarily assemble the cantilever by screwing the rod into the mounting ring. 2. Ensure the tiller pilot is horizontal and then mark the location of the mounting ring and its mounting holes. 3. Drill three 6 mm (1/4 in) diameter holes at the positions you have marked. 4. Bed the mounting ring on a thin coat of silicon sealant. 5. Use three 6 mm (1/4 in) diameter bolts, nuts and washers to attach the mounting ring to the backing plate (with the backing plate on the other side of the mounting surface, as shown above). 6. Screw the rod firmly into place. 7. Roughen the end of the cantilever rod and the inside of the cap to provide a key. Then apply two part epoxy adhesive to the rod end and the cap. 8. Place the cap over the rod end, making sure the hole for the tiller pilot mounting pin faces upwards. Allow the epoxy adhesive to harden fully before applying a load.
Note: When the tiller pilot is not in use, you can unscrew the complete rod assembly to leave the cockpit unobstructed.
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Pedestal socket mounting

If you need to raise the height of the mounting socket to keep the tiller pilot horizontal, use a Raymarine pedestal socket assembly. Identifying the correct pedestal socket

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1. 2. 3. 4.
Clamp the tiller on the boats center line. Establish the standard control dimensions A and B. With the tiller pilot horizontal, measure dimension G. Select the appropriate pedestal socket assembly from the table.
Pedestal socket length L Standard dimension 38 mm (1.5 in) 50 mm (2.0 in) 64 mm (2.5 in) 76 mm (3.0 in) 89 mm (3.5 in) Part no. D026 D027 D028 D029 D030
Dimension G 64 mm (2.5 in) 102 mm (4.0 in) 114 mm (4.5 in) 127 mm (5.0 in) 140 mm (5.5 in) 153 mm (6.0 in)
Mounting the pedestal socket 1. Mark the mounting rings position on the cockpit seat or counter. 2. Ensure that control dimensions A and B are correct.
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ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots 3. Mark the bolt holes on the mounting ring and then drill three 6 mm (1/4 in) diameter holes. 4. Bed the mounting ring on a thin coat of silicon sealant. 5. Use three 6 mm (1/4 in) diameter bolts, nuts and washers to attach the mounting ring to the backing plate (with the backing plate on the other side of the mounting surface, as shown above). 6. Screw the mounting socket firmly into place.

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11. The retaining ring is designed as a stop for the plug nut to prevent accidental disassembly. After you have tightened the floating nut, slide the retaining ring back up the plug to retain the nut.

Power supply

Supply (0 V)

Socket

12 A fuse

Supply (+12 V DC)

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The tiller pilot requires its own dedicated power supply it cannot source its power from SeaTalk. Power should be taken directly from the boats central distribution panel and protected with a 12 A fuse or equivalent circuit breaker. The following table shows the minimum cable size acceptable for the power supply:
Cable length Up to 2.5 m (8 ft) Up to 4 m (13 ft) Copper area 1.5 mm2 2.5 mm2 AWG 16 14
CAUTION: Correct power cable size is critical for correct autopilot operation. If in doubt, use a heavier gauge cable than specified. A lighter gauge cable might cause a voltage drop between the supply and the autopilot. This will reduce the power at the tiller.
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SeaTalk cabling

Yellow (SeaTalk data) 12 A fuse Supply (+12 V DC) Screen (SeaTalk 0 V) Red (SeaTalk 12 V) with 5 A fuse SeaTalk interface cable SeaTalk instruments

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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 tiller pilot as possible. If required, the tiller pilot can be wired to the SeaTalk bus using a suitable SeaTalk interface cable (part numbers: D229 flat moulded plug, D179 male round plug, D181 female round plug). Connect the SeaTalk cable to the tiller pilot socket as shown below. As well as sharing SeaTalk data, the tiller pilot can also be used to supply power to the SeaTalk instruments. Raymarine produce a range of SeaTalk accessory cables you can use to connect the tiller pilot to SeaTalk instruments and control units: flat plugs for recent SeaTalk equipment (e.g. ST30, ST40, ST60) round plugs for older SeaTalk equipment (e.g. ST50)
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Extension cables - flat moulded plugs at each end
Part no. D284 D285 D286 D287 D288
Type Flat moulded plugs at each end Flat moulded plugs at each end Flat moulded plugs at each end Flat moulded plugs at each end Flat moulded plugs at each end
Length 1 m (3 ft 3 in) 3 m (9 ft 10 in) 5 m (16 ft 5 in) 9 m (29 ft 6 in) 20 m (65 ft 6 in)
Conversion cables - flat moulded plug to round plug

Part no. D187 D188

Type Flat moulded plug to male round plug Flat moulded plug to female round plug
Length 0.15 m (6 in) 0.15 m (6 in)
Extension cables - round plugs at each end
Part no. D124 D125 D126 D154
Type Male round plug to female round plug Male round plug to female round plug Male round plug to female round plug Male round plug to female round plug

Calibrating the compass

Automatic compass deviation correction
By completing the following compass correction procedure, the tiller pilot can correct its own internal fluxgate compass for most deviating magnetic fields. You should complete the Compass Deviation Correction at the beginning of your sea trial. To complete the compass correction:
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ST1000 Plus & ST2000 Plus Tiller Pilots 1. Extend or retract the pushrod so you can place the pushrod end onto the tiller pin. 2. Press and hold standby for 1 second a series of dashes will cycle around the display.

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3. Keeping boat speed below 2 knots, use the -10 and +10 keys to turn the boat in slow circles. You should take at least 3 minutes to complete each 360.
boat's speed below 2 knots each complete circle should take 3 minutes

11/circles

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4. Keep turning your boat until the display changes to show the amount of deviation the autopilot has detected (this should take between 11/2 t o2 complete circles). The deviation alternates with the autopilots current heading every second.

Deviation

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Heading alignment

1. Use the -1 and +1 keys to increase or decrease the displayed heading until it agrees with the heading on the boats steering compass, or a known transit bearing. 2. Exit compass linearization and heading alignment and store the compass correction/alignment values as follows: press and hold standby for 1 second until the pilot beeps or, to exit without saving any new settings, press standby momentarily
Note: For installations where an ST50 or ST30 Steering Compass instrument is connected to the SeaTalk bus, and the Steering Compass has a fluxgate transducer connected, it is only necessary to carry out the auto deviation correction on the Steering Compass Instrument (refer to Steering Compass handbook instructions).
Further adjustments to heading alignment
If the heading alignment requires further adjustment, enter Compass Deviation Correction again by pressing standby for 1 second. 1. Press auto to skip Deviation Correction and proceed to Heading Alignment. 2. Adjust the heading as described above.

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Default calibration values
The following table shows the default calibration values. These will provide safe performance for initial sea trial.
No. 13 Feature Rudder gain Average cruise speed Off course alarm angle Local magnetic variation North/South turning error correction Boats current latitude Rudder damping Default setting 20 Off ( ) Off (0) Adjusted values
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Note: Calibration Levels 2,3,4,7,8 and 12 are not available. If Calibration Level 10 is set to 0, level 11 will also be omitted.
6.2 Calibrating the tiller pilot
Calibration Level 1: Rudder gain
Use Calibration Level 1 to adjust the rudder gain. This must be set when your boat is under way, as described on page 53.
Calibration Level 5: cruise speed
Use Calibration Level 5 to set the boats normal cruising speed for operation in Track mode. When interfacing with a navigation system, the tiller pilot uses the boats average cruising speed to perform track calculations.
Note: If a SeaTalk speed instrument is connected, boat speed data will be transmitted di-

rectly to the autopilot.

Calibration Level 6: off course alarm angle
Use Calibration Level 6 to set the off course alarm angle. This alarm warns you if the autopilot is unable to maintain its set course. The off course alarm operates if the autopilot strays off course, by more than the set value, for more than 20 seconds. You can set the limit in 1 increments between 15 and 40.
Locked heading Boat heading

15 minimum

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Calibration Level 9: magnetic variation
Use Calibration Level 9 to input the level of magnetic variation present at the boats current position. -ve variation = west +ve variation = east The tiller pilot transmits this value onto the SeaTalk bus, so it can be picked up by other SeaTalk instruments.
Calibration Level 10: heading error correction
Use Calibration Level 10 to switch on Northerly or Southerly heading error correction: 0 = Off 1 = Northern Hemisphere, 2 = Southern Hemisphere You might notice that the autopilot tends to be a little less stable on Northerly headings in the higher latitudes of the Northern hemisphere (or Southerly headings in the Southern hemisphere). This is caused by the increasing angle of dip of the earths magnetic field at higher latitudes, which has the effect of amplifying rudder response on Northerly (Southerly) headings. This error affects all magnetic compasses and gets worse further away from the equator. With heading error correction switched on, the tiller pilot can compensate for this error by automatically adjusting the autopilot gain (depending on heading). This will provide precise course keeping on all headings.

Obtaining Warranty Service
Standard Warranty Service To qualify for standard warranty service the product must be returned to a Raymarine-certified service agent, or directly to Raymarine in person, or by mail (i) within the Warranty Period, and (ii) within thirty (30) days of the alleged product failure.Any products returned by mail must be securely packaged and sent pre-paid and insured to Raymarine or to a Raymarine-certified service agent. All products, whether returned in person or by mail, must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt, to be eligible for standard warranty service. A list of Raymarine-certified service agents is available from Raymarine Technical Support or at www.raymarine.com On Board Warranty Service For any Raymarine product or system that (i) has been installed on your vessel by a Raymarine-certified service agent or by a Raymarine OEM, and (ii) has a MSRP equal to or greater than USD $2,500, you are eligible to receive warranty service by a Raymarine certified service agent on-board your vessel (On Board Warranty Service) for a period of 12 months from the date of first purchase of such product or system, or the date of first purchase of the vessel on which such product or system has been installed (the On Board Warranty Period). In order to obtain On Board Warranty Service eligible customers MUST: (i) within the On Board Warranty Period, and (ii) within thirty (30) days from the date of the alleged failure giving rise to the warranty claim for which you are requesting On Board Warranty Service, contact a local Raymarine-certified service agent and request On Board Warranty Service. Present to the Raymarine-certified service agent a copy of the original sales receipt for the product, together with proof of the date of installation of the product by a Raymarine-certified service agent. The service agent may at its sole option, accept or deny such proof of purchase and proof of installation as sufficient to qualify you for On Board Warranty Service. Costs associated with travel, mileage, taxi fares, launch or docking fees, aircraft or vehicle rental, meals, customs, shipping, communication charges, and service agent travel costs are specifically excluded from coverage under this Warranty and are your responsibility. In addition, this Warranty does not cover fees associated with hauling, shipping or towing your vessel to a Raymarine-certified agent.

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Upon the expiration of the On Board Warranty Period, you are still eligible to receive standard warranty service for the remaining term of the Warranty Period, but will not be eligible for continued On Board Warranty Service.
Limitations and Exclusions
In addition to any other limitations and exclusions set forth herein, Raymarine is not responsible for, and this Warranty does not cover: failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, unauthorized alteration or repair, improper installation (whether or not by a Raymarine-certified service agent), shipping damage or corrosion; Costs associated with routine system checkouts, alignment/calibration, seatrials or commissioning; repair or replacement of consumable items, including, without limitation, fuses, batteries, drive belts, radar mixer diodes, snap-in impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings and impeller shafts; costs associated with overtime or premium labor costs; differences in material, coloring or size that may exist between actual products and the pictures or descriptions of such products in our advertising, advertising literature or on the Internet; products purchased by a customer from a United States dealer via the Internet if such products were not delivered and installed within the United States; or the replacement of missing components from the package of any product purchased through an online auction site.

Other conditions

This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish the original proof of purchase to Raymarine or, in the case of On Board Warranty Service, to a Raymarine-certified service agent. This Warranty is void if the label bearing the serial number has been removed or defaced. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS RAYMARINES SOLE WARRANTY AND IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO NEW PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WRITTEN WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE LIABILITY OF RAYMARINE TO A CUSTOMER UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY OR OTHERWISE SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TEN (10) TIMES THE MANUFACTURERS SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY AND IN NO EVENT SHALL RAYMARINE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. This Warranty supersedes and replaces all previous Warranties. January 2005
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Raymarine UK Ltd.

APPLICABLE TO PRODUCT SOLD THROUGH OFFICIAL RAYMARINE UK LTD. DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND BOAT BUILDERS WITHIN EUROPE, THE MIDDLE AND FAR EAST, AFRICA AND AUSTRALASIA.

Limited Warranty

The Raymarine warranty terms and conditions as described below do not affect the customers legal rights and complies with EU Directive 1999/44/EC. In order to ensure that the product continues to operate efficiently and reliably, we recommend that, before using the product, the customer carefully reads the Owners Handbook and follows the advice on the safe and correct operation and use of the product. We recommend that the Raymarine product is installed by a Raymarine certified installer. Installation by persons other than a Raymarine certified installer may invalidate the warranty.

1. Product warranty

1.1 Raymarine warrants each new product to be of good materials and workmanship. Raymarine, or its approved agents, will repair or exchange under warranty any parts or product proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, for a period of 2 years (24 months) from date of sale to end user, subject to the limits contained in this warranty document. 1.2 The Raymarine warranty covers the parts and labour associated with any warranty repair as described above, provided that the product is returned to Raymarine or one of its approved agents. 1.3 Raymarine reserve the right to replace under warranty, not repair, certain Raymarine products subject to the limitations below, provided that they are returned to the nearest Raymarine National Distributor. For details of such products refer to the internet at www.raymarine.com or contact your nearest Raymarine National Distributor.

2. Onboard warranty

2.1 In addition to the Product warranty cover as described above, Raymarine will, authorize onboard warranty service by the nearest Raymarine approved service agent, subject to the maximum mileage and other limits referred to in paragraph 4.12 below, on products, where proof of installation, or commission by Raymarine certified installers, can be shown. 2.2 The warranty provides for onboard repair or exchange of the product, by Raymarine or its approved service agents, for a period of 2 years (24 months), subject to the limits contained in this warranty document. In the case of a product installed, by a Raymarine certified OEM installer, on a new boat prior to the sale of the boat to a customer, the 2-year period will begin on the date of the sale of the boat to the customer. In the case of a product installed, by a Raymarine certified installer, on a boat already in the possession of the customer, the 2-year period will begin on the date of the commissioning of the installed product. 2.3 Certain Raymarine products are not covered by onboard warranty unless the products are pre-registered and on board warranty is purchased from the Raymarine certified installer. For details of such products refer to the internet at www.raymarine.com or contact your nearest Raymarine National Distributor. 2.4 The Purchaseable onboard warranty is subject to the limitations below.