Raymarine ST60 Tridata Owner's Handbook Manual

Brand: Raymarine

Model: ST60 Tridata

Type: Owner's Handbook Manual

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Any reference to Raytheon or

RTN in this manual should be

interpreted as Raymarine.

The names Raytheon and RTN

are owned by the

Raytheon Company.

ST60 Speed

Instrument

Owner’s

Handbook

Document number: 81037-3

Date: 1st April 2001

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Introduction i

Contents

Introduction............................................................................ v

EMC conformance ............................................................ v

Data inputs ....................................................................... vi

SeaTalk ....................................................................... vi

Stand alone operation ................................................. vi

Remote control ................................................................. vi

Mounting options ............................................................ vii

Parts supplied ..................................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Operation ............................................................. 1

1.1 Getting started ............................................................. 1

Displayed information................................................. 1

Calibration requirement .............................................. 1

1.2 Normal operation ........................................................ 1

Speed information ....................................................... 1

Current speed ......................................................... 1

Maximum speed .................................................... 2

Average speed ........................................................ 2

Velocity made good (to windward) ....................... 3

Speed over ground ................................................. 3

Log, trip and water temperature .................................. 3

Log ......................................................................... 3

Trip ........................................................................ 4

Water temperature.................................................. 4

Timers .......................................................................... 4

Race-start timers .................................................... 4

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1.3 Display settings ........................................................... 5

Illumination ................................................................. 5

Contrast ....................................................................... 6

1.4 Pop-up Pilot ................................................................ 6

1.5 Remote control............................................................ 6

Chapter 2: Maintenance and Fault Finding ........................ 7

2.1 Maintenance ................................................................ 7

Servicing and safety .................................................... 7

Instrument ................................................................... 7

Transducer ................................................................... 7

Cabling ........................................................................ 7

2.2 Fault finding ................................................................ 8

Preliminary procedures ............................................... 8

Fixing faults ................................................................ 8

Chapter 3: Installation......................................................... 11

3.1 Planning your installation ......................................... 11

Site requirements ....................................................... 11

Transducer ........................................................... 11

Instrument ............................................................ 13

EMC guidelines ......................................................... 14

Suppression ferrites ............................................. 15

Connections to Other Equipment .................. 15

3.2 Procedures................................................................. 15

Unpacking ................................................................. 15

Fitting the instrument ................................................ 16

Surface mounting ................................................ 16

Flush mounting .................................................... 17

Fitting the low-profile bezel........................... 17

Flush mounting procedure ............................. 18

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Introduction iii

Bracket mounting ................................................ 19

Fitting transducer ...................................................... 20

Running transducer cable .................................... 20

Connecting the instrument ........................................ 21

Types of connection ............................................. 21

Signal connections ............................................... 21

Power supply connections ................................... 22

SeaTalk systems ............................................. 22

Stand alone instruments ................................. 23

Chapter 4: Calibration ......................................................... 25

4.1 Introduction .............................................................. 25

EMC conformance .................................................... 25

Speed readings .......................................................... 25

4.2 User calibration ......................................................... 26

Procedure .................................................................. 26

Set speed units ..................................................... 26

Set resolution ....................................................... 26

Set log units ......................................................... 26

Setting the correct speed ...................................... 26

Adjust to SOG ................................................ 27

Cal factor adjust ............................................. 27

Set temperature units ........................................... 27

Temperature calibration ....................................... 27

Timer buzzer ........................................................ 27

Pop-up pilot ......................................................... 30

Leaving User calibration ........................................... 30

4.3 Intermediate calibration ............................................ 30

Speed calibration ....................................................... 31

Leaving Intermediate calibration .............................. 34

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4.4 Dealer calibration ...................................................... 34

User calibration on/off .............................................. 34

Response settings ...................................................... 36

Boat show mode ........................................................ 36

Factory defaults ......................................................... 36

Leaving Dealer calibration ........................................ 36

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Introduction v

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Raymarine product. We are sure your

ST60 instrument will give you many years of trouble-free operation.

This handbook describes how to install and use the Raymarine ST60

Speed instrument. This instrument provides accurate speed, log, trip

and timer information, on a high quality Liquid Crystal Display

(LCD). The instrument is constructed in a rugged weather-proofed

case to provide reliable performance, even under the most demanding

conditions.

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WARNING

Although the ST60 Speed instrument is designed to give accurate

and reliable performance, it should serve only as an aid to

navigation and should never lead to the erosion of good

seamanship. Always maintain a permanent watch and be aware of

situations as they develop.

EMC conformance

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best

industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment.

Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct

installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

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Data inputs

The ST60 Speed instrument receives data either from an appropriate

speed transducer and/or from a SeaTalk instrumentation system.

SeaTalk

SeaTalk enables a number of compatible instruments to operate as a

single, integrated navigational system. Instruments in a SeaTalk

system are linked by means of a single cable, which feeds both power

and data. Instruments can therefore be added to the system by plugging

them into the network. SeaTalk is flexible enough to adapt to any

number of compatible instruments without requiring a central

processor. SeaTalk can also communicate via an interface, with non-

SeaTalk equipment using the internationally-accepted National

Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) protocol.

In a SeaTalk system, each instrument can be either a master or

dedicated repeater unit. A master instrument is directly connected to a

transducer (the device that provides the raw data), and provides data

and control for the service it is providing, to all other equipment on the

SeaTalk network. A slave instrument is not directly connected to a

transducer but repeats information provided by other equipment in the

SeaTalk network.

The ST60 Speed instrument can fulfil both master and repeater roles.

Stand alone operation

In Stand alone operation, the ST60 Speed instrument is connected only

to the relevant transducer and does not display information from, or

provide information to, any other instruments.

Remote control

When connected to SeaTalk, the ST60 Speed instrument can be

controlled remotely by a SeaTalk Remote Keypad Unit, to provide

instant remote access to the various display readouts.

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Introduction vii

Mounting options

If you do not want to surface mount your ST60 instrument, options are

available for:

• Flush mounting. If you have ordered the flush mounting option a

low-profile bezel and four fixing screws are also provided.

• Bracket mounting.

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Parts supplied

Unpack your ST60 instrument and check that the following items are

present:

• Item 1, ST60 Speed instrument fitted with standard bezel for

surface mounting.

• Item 2, Fixing studs (2).

• Item 3, Thumb nuts (2).

• Item 4, Gasket.

• Item 5, Speed transducer, plus bung (not illustrated).

• Item 6, SeaTalk interconnection cable.

• Item 7, Power cable.

• Item 8, Instrument Cover.

• Item 9, Owner’s Handbook. A Warranty document and fitting

templates are included in this Handbook.

• Item 10, Worldwide Service Centre Handbook.

• Item 11, Cue Card.

Spare spade terminals are also provided, to re-terminate the transducer

cable if it has to be cut to facilitate installation.

Note: The above packing list is for an ST60 Speed system. Where an

instrument is purchased separately, a transducer is not included.

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Introduction ix

D4439-2

ST60

Speed

Instrument

Owner's

Handbook

Worldwide

Distributors

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Chapter 1: Operation 1

Chapter 1: Operation

1.1 Getting started

Displayed information

Your ST60 Speed instrument provides the following:

• Speed information.

• Log, trip and water temperature information.

• Count-up and race-start timers.

Calibration requirement

The ST60 Speed instrument is calibrated to factory (default) settings

when first installed and must therefore be calibrated before use, in

accordance with the procedures in Chapter 4, Calibration, to ensure

optimum performance on your vessel.

Do NOT use the instrument until the calibration procedures have

been satisfactorily completed.

1.2 Normal operation

Use the flow charts in this Chapter to operate your ST60 Speed

instrument. The flow charts show the sequence of key presses and

displays for the various operating tasks. All key presses are momentary

unless otherwise stated.

Speed information

The speed key gives access to current speed, maximum speed,

average speed, velocity made good (VMG) and speed over ground

(SOG) information. Refer to the Using speed key flow diagram to

access the information you want.

Current speed

Speed measurement units can be either knots (KTS), miles per hour

(MPH) or kilometres per hour (KMH). The required units are selected

during user calibration (see Chapter 4, Calibration).

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Maximum speed

The maximum speed is reset at power up. It can also be reset manually

by pressing the reset key for 3 seconds. The display shows the

maximum recorded speed since the last reset. This screen times-out to

current speed if no user action occurs for 7 seconds.

Average speed

The average speed is reset at power up. It can also be reset manually by

pressing the reset key for 3 seconds. The display shows the average

speed calculated since the last reset. This screen times-out to current

speed if no user action occurs for 7 seconds.

speed

Current

speed

Maximum

speed

Average speed

Velocity made

good

Speed over

ground

7 second

timeout

7 second

timeout

speed

Using the speed key

D4363-1

to reset

Press for

3 s

reset

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Chapter 1: Operation 3

Velocity made good (to windward)

Velocity made good (VMG) information is available if your ST60

Speed instrument is part of a SeaTalk system to which a SeaTalk-

compatible wind instrument is also connected.

Speed over ground

Speed over ground (SOG )information is available if your ST60 Speed

instrument is part of a SeaTalk system to which a suitable GPS

instrument is also connected.

Log, trip and water temperature

The trip key gives access to log, trip and water temperature

information. Refer to the Using trip key flow diagram to access the

information you want.

trip

for 3 s to return

TRIP value to 0

Using trip key

D4364-1

Log

Trip distance

Water

temperature

trip

Press

reset

Log

The Log screen shows the total distance covered by the vessel since the

ST60 Speed instrument was fitted.

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Trip

The trip distance is reset at power up and may also be reset manually,

by pressing the reset key for 3 seconds. The display shows the

distance covered since the last reset.

Note: The trip distance can be reset only if the instrument is a master,

i.e. connected to a speed transducer.

Water temperature

The water temperature is shown in either degrees Celsius or

Fahrenheit, as set during calibration (see Chapter 4, Calibration).

Timers

The timer key gives access to a count-up timer and to 5-minute and

10-minute race-start timers. Times are either in seconds (S) or minutes

(M), depending on the counter values.

Refer to the Using timer key flow diagram to display the required

timer. Once you have selected the required timer display, press the

reset key to start the timer running. When a timer is running, the

delimiter (i.e. ‘.’or ‘:’) flashes. For lap timing, press the reset key

momentarily. To stop and reset a timer to the start value, press the

reset key for 1 second.

Once a timer is running, you can leave the timer page and select any

other display. The counter will continue to run in the background.

Race-start timers

If you are using one of the race-start timers and the timer buzzer is

enabled, the buzzer will:

• Double-beep every minute.

• Beep three times at the start of the last 30 seconds.

• Beep once for each of the last 10 seconds.

• Beep for 2 seconds at zero.

The timer buzzer is enabled or disabled as part of the calibration

procedure (see Chapter 4, Calibration).

Note: After a race-start timer has counted-down to zero, it will then

start counting up.

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Chapter 1: Operation 5

Using timer key

D4365-1

Count-up

timer

Five-minute

race-start timer

Ten-minute

race-start timer

timer

For 1 s to

reset timer.

Press

momentarily

to start timer,

or for lap time

(when running)

reset

1.3 Display settings

Illumination

When the instrument is first powered up, the display illumination is set

to its lowest (courtesy) level to facilitate initial access to the keys. To

adjust the level of illumination:

1. Hold down the speed key for approximately one second, to enter

the illumination-adjust mode.

2. There are four preset illumination levels. Momentarily press the

speed key to cycle through the these levels until you reach the

level you want.

3. Press any other key to leave the illumination-adjust mode.

Note: The display will time out to normal operation 7 seconds after the

last key press.

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Contrast

To adjust the display contrast:

1. Hold down the speed key for approximately two seconds, to

enter the contrast-adjust mode.

2. There are four preset contrast settings. Momentarily press the

speed key to cycle through the these settings until you achieve

optimum display quality.

3. Press any other key to leave the contrast-adjust mode.

Note: The display will time out to normal operation 7 seconds after the

last key press.

1.4 Pop-up Pilot

A Pop-up Pilot facility enables instruments connected to SeaTalk to

constantly monitor any changes to the autopilot mode and to the course

settings. If one of these parameters changes, the new value is

immediately displayed on the ST60 instrument for 5 seconds, after

which time the display reverts to the previous display.

This facility can be enabled or disabled during User calibration (see

Chapter 4, Calibration).

1.5 Remote control

When it is connected to SeaTalk, the ST60 Speed instrument can be

controlled remotely with a SeaTalk Remote Keypad Unit. Remote

control of an instrument is indicated by a REMOTE legend on the

display, to indicate that the keypad has control.

Details on how to use the remote control facility can be found in the

SeaTalk Remote Keypad Owner’s Handbook.

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Chapter 2: Maintenance and Fault Finding 7

Chapter 2: Maintenance and Fault Finding

2.1 Maintenance

Servicing and safety

• Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorised

Raymarine service engineers. There are no user-serviceable parts in

any Raymarine product.

• Some products generate high voltages, and so never handle the

cables/connectors when power is being applied to the equipment.

• Always report any EMC related problem to your nearest

Raymarine dealer. We will use any such information to improve

our quality standards.

When requesting service, please quote equipment Type, Model

Number and, if possible, Software Release Issue. The Software

Release Issue can be ascertained by means of the Intermediate

Calibration facility, see Chapter 4, Calibration.

Instrument

Certain atmospheric conditions may cause condensation to form on

the instrument window. This will not harm the instrument and can be

cleared by increasing the illumination setting to Level 3.

Periodically clean your ST60 instrument with a soft damp cloth. Do

NOT use chemical and abrasive materials to clean the instrument.

Transducer

Refer to the Installation and Maintenance instructions supplied with

the transducer.

Cabling

Examine all cables for chafing or other damage to the outer shield and,

where necessary, replace and re-secure.

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