User manual RAYMARINE RAYMARINE SMARTCONTROLLER

[. . . ] Raymarine SmartController User Guide D76 09-1 Welcome to the SmartController Handbooks can be such daunting things, can't they?Please don't worry, we have made this guide as simple as possible. Your guide contains an explanation on how to use your SmartController, so finding your way around will become second nature. But if you want to know more about what your SmartController will do for you, you'll find it here. [. . . ] Use the up/down key to scroll down to the "BOAT TYPE" option and press SET to switch between POWER, FISHING and SAIL types. When you are done, press BACK to return to the main menu. PILOT SETTINGS SELECT BOAT TYPE SET toggles between POWER, FISHING, SAIL Example screen: PILOT SETTINGS AUTOLEARN START BOAT TYPE FISHING PILOT ENABLED SETTINGS CHANGE PATTERN CLOCKWISE BACK SET D7632-1 Quick Tip If you own a powerboat and still require wind information, set the boat type to SAIL 26 Raymarine SmartController How do I adjust the handset settings? Your SmartController can be set to display information appropriate to your current location, in the format you require. The User Settings menu allows you to set this up. 12 3 From the main instrument display: MENU 1. Press the MENU softkey to display the main menu and using the up/down key, scroll to"USER SETTINGS" and press the SELECT softkey. When you are done, press BACK to return to the main menu. USER SETTINGS SELECT (User Setting) SET (to adjust) Example screen: USER SETTINGS HEADING DATE TIME TIME OFFSET BACKLIGHT CONTRAST MAG US 24 HR -5. 0H 10S 12 BACK SET D7686-1 Quick Tip To extend battery life, set the backlight to the lowest acceptable level for your needs User Guide 27 Alarms and Troubleshooting 28 Raymarine SmartController D7633-1 How do I set up alarms? You can configure which alarms to you want the SmartController to report. 12 3 From the main instrument display: MENU 1. Using the up/down key, scroll to"ALARMS" and press the SELECT softkey. Using the up/down key, scroll to the alarm you wish to change and press the SELECT softkey. ALARMS SELECT (Select alarm to configure) SELECT Example Screen ALARMS DEPTH WP ARRIVAL LOST FIX PILOT HIGH WIND LOW WIND BACK LOCAL SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM OFF OFF SELECT Wind alarms are only visible when the boat type is set to SAIL. D7634-1 Quick Tip User Guide 29 How do I set up local and system alarms? Where applicable, local alarm threshold values can also be set independantly of the ships system 12 3 From the main instrument display: CHANGE for LOCAL alarms adjusts local alarm threshold 1. SYSTEM - alarms with the ship's system LOCAL - alarms to a value set on the handheld OFF - Alarm not reported 3. For LOCAL alarms, use the up/down key to adjust the alarm threshold value. Example Screen ALARMS DEPTH LOCAL ALARM 9. 4 FT BACK -/+ SELECT Wind alarms are only visible when the boat type is set to SAIL. D7635-1 Quick Tip 30 Raymarine SmartController SmartController Alarm messages When the SmartController detects a fault or failure on the system, it will activate one of the alarm messages listed in the following table. Unless otherwise stated, you should respond to the alarm by pressing standby to clear the alarm and return to manual control, before you attempt to resolve the problem. In some situations, the SmartController will raise more than one alarm. When you have dealt with the first alarm, it will display the next alarm. ALARM MESSAGE CHECK PILOT CURRENT LIMIT POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION See the main autopilot display head for information on this alarm. Serious drive failure ­ the drive is taking too much current due to short-circuit or jamming. The autopilot is unable to turn the rudder (this occurs if the weather load on helm is too high, or if the rudder position sensor has passed beyond the preset rudder limits or rudder endstops). This alarm will sound when you are more than 0. 3nm from your planned track. The alarm will also state if you are to the PORT or STARBOARD of the track, AutoLearn not completed successfully. Failure codes: 1 = AutoLearn has not been carried out 2 = AutoLearn failed, usually due to manual interruption 4 = AutoLearn failed, probably due to drive or compass failure Repeat the AutoLearn procedure. DRIVE STOPPED LARGE XTE LRN FAIL 1, 2 or 4 User Guide 31 ALARM MESSAGE MOT POW SWAPPED POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION Motor cables are connected to power terminals (and power cables are connected to motor terminals) at course computer. The autopilot is in Track mode and: · the autopilot is not receiving SeaTalk navigation data, or · your GPS is receiving a low strength signal, this will clear when the signal improves Note: The autopilot stops adjusting the heading as soon as it loses data. Check the connections and that your GPS unit is setup to send out COG data. Your GPS is receiving a low strength signal, this will clear when the signal improves The controller is not receiving data from the autopilot. This alarm sounds if you have been off course from the locked heading for more than 20 seconds. It also states if you are to the PORT or STARBOARD of the intended heading. [. . . ] However, it is the skipper's 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 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. [. . . ]