Raymarine ST70 Pilot User Manual

S T70 Pil ot Operating Guide
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Raymarine UK Ltd, Anchorage Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO3 5TD, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611, Fax:+44 (0) 23 9269 4642
Raymarine Inc ,21 Manchester Street, Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054, USA
Tel: +1 603.881.5200, Fax: +1 603.864.4756
Part Number: 81289-1
Date: March 2008
Contents
Getting started
Switch on/off and introduction ......................................................................................Card 1
Choosing the pilot view.................................................................................................. Card 2
Patterns
Choosing a navigation pattern....................................................................................... Card 3
Using special features
Using the Dodge feature................................................................................................Card 4
Using Auto-Track........................................................................................................... Card 5
Using Wind Vane mode.................................................................................................Card 6
Setting your preferences
Setting the screen appearance .....................................................................................Card 7
Choosing data units....................................................................................................... Card 8
Clocks
Setting the correct local time ......................................................................................... Card 9
Alarms
Alarm events................................................................................................................Card 10
Welcome
Congratulations on having chosen a Raymarine ST70 Pilot
Controller. This gives you easy access to the important infor-
mation you need to make your boating experience both safe
and enjoyable.
ST70 provides an adaptable, daylight-viewable color display
that you can customize to clearly show exactly what you
want.
No more, no less.
This Operating Guide
This Operating Guide tells you how to use an ST70 pilot, and describes how to switch on the
pilot, set it up and display the data you want, to best suit your style of operation.
This guide assumes that the pilot has been prepared for use in accordance with the
Commissioning Procedures in the
ST70 Autopilot Controller / SmartPilot X Commissioning
Instructions
.
Note: ST70 products include instruments and pilot controllers. This guide gives user instructions for the pilot controller only.
Information on using the ST70 Instrument is given in separate documentation accompanying the instrument.
TRACKDODGE
AUTO
STANDB Y
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CANCEL
ENTER
MENU
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Raymarine ST70 Pilot Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
NMEA 2000 Compatible	Yes
Waterproof Rating	IPx6
Mounting Type	Flush Mount
Power Supply	12V DC or 24V DC
Operating Voltage	12V DC / 24V DC
Connectivity	NMEA 0183
Communication Protocol	NMEA 0183

Summary

ST70 Pilot Operation and Introduction

Switching the ST70 Pilot On

Procedure to power up the ST70 Pilot unit.

Switching the ST70 Pilot Off

Procedure to power down the ST70 Pilot unit.

Troubleshooting and Support

Guidance for resolving issues and contacting support.

ST70 Pilot View Selection

Displaying Pilot Views

How to show different display views on the pilot.

Changing Pilot Views

Method to cycle through and select desired pilot views.

ST70 Pilot Pattern Navigation

Selecting a Navigation Pattern

Steps to choose a specific navigation pattern for the pilot.

Configurable Pattern Settings

Details on preset patterns and their adjustable parameters.

ST70 Pilot Dodge Feature

Dodge in Auto Mode

Using the Dodge feature when the pilot is in Auto mode.

Dodge in Track Mode

Using the Dodge feature when the pilot is in Track mode.

ST70 Pilot Special Features

Using Track Mode for Waypoints

Steering to a series of waypoints using the Track mode.

Skipping Waypoints

Advancing to the next waypoint before reaching the target.

Dodge within Track Mode

Executing a Dodge maneuver while in Track mode.

Exiting Track Mode

Procedures for leaving Track mode.

ST70 Pilot Wind Vane Mode

Selecting Wind Vane Mode

Steps to engage the Wind Vane steering mode.

Adjusting Wind Angle Reference

Fine-tuning the locked wind angle for steering.

Exiting Wind Vane Mode

Procedures for leaving Wind Vane mode.

ST70 Pilot Screen Preferences

Setting Screen Brightness

Adjusting the display's brightness level.

Choosing Display Colors

Selecting color schemes for optimal viewing conditions.

ST70 Pilot Data Unit Configuration

Selecting Data Units

Choosing imperial, metric, or nautical units for data display.

ST70 Pilot Time and Clock Settings

Setting the Local Time

Procedure to set system time if GPS data is not available.

Setting Time Offset

Adjusting the time difference from GMT for local time.

ST70 Pilot Alarms and Events

Alarm Indications Explained

How the pilot signals and presents alarms to the user.

List of Alarm Events and Actions

Details of system alarms, their causes, and recommended actions.