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. If all you want to do is power up and get going, that’s fine. But if you want to know more about what your SmartController will do for you, you’ll find it here.
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Getting Started How do I power the unit on/off? ........................................... 7 Keylock ................................................................................. 7 Using your SmartController How do I view instrument data? ........................................... 9 How do I see all the available data? .................................... 10 How do I use the autopilot? ................................................ 11 How do I automatically steer straight? .........................
D7611-1 Getting started . . .
Battery power and signal strength Wireless signal strength is shown similarly on the right hand side of the display. D7666-1 The battery power (5 levels) are indicated on the left hand side of the display. Your SmartController will sound an alarm when battery power is running low. Battery power Wireless signal strength Charging the SmartController Before using the SmartController for the first time, you will need to charge the unit.
Your SmartController SmartController display with power and battery strength indicators C (POWER) Exit, cancel or back When off, press to power on the SmartController ACTION Performs softkey function UP/DOWN Scroll through a list or a set of values NAVIGATE STARBOARD Use in PILOT mode to power steer your boat. Press and hold for Smart Steer PILOT Use to activate the autopilot. MODE Press to select required pilot mode. STANDBY Use to return to manual control of your boat when in PILOT mode.
How do I power the unit on/off? Power on Press and hold the C button. The handset will beep, the display will show the first instrument data page and you’re ready to go. Power off Press and hold the C button for 3 seconds. The display will countdown to zero and will then go blank. Note: You cannot power off the handset when the autopilot is in control of your boat. Keylock When using your SmartController, you can temporarily lock the autopilot keys to ensure that it is not accidentally operated.
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How do I view instrument data? Your SmartController can display up to 8 pages of boat information. Each page can be set to show 1,2 or 4 data items, or, to view information graphically. When the autopilot is enabled, an extra "P" page is added to the favourites, showing autopilot specific information. 1 2 3 From the main instrument display: view previous page view next page 1. Press the up/down key to move to the previous or next page. 2.
How do I see all the available data? You can display all the available SeaTalk data in a list for reference. This is particularly useful when checking the availability of data, or when wishing to see an infrequently used reading. 1 2 3 From the main instrument display: MENU SHOW ALL DATA SELECT Scroll through data list 1. Press the MENU softkey to display the main menu. 2. Using the up/down key, scroll to"SHOW ALL DATA" and press the SELECT softkey. 3.
How do I use the autopilot? Your autopilot can steer your boat according to one of its preset modes. The modes that are available are dependant on your boat and autopilot type. Each of these are explained on the following pages.
How do I automatically steer straight? To continue on your current heading under autopilot control, use the AUTO mode. This will steer you in a straight line ahead until commanded otherwise. AUTO mode can be used in conjunction with SMARTSTEER to give you remote, power-steering control of your boat. 1 2 3 PILOT STANDBY Activates autopilot in AUTO mode Returns the boat to manual steering From any screen: 1. Steer your boat onto the desired heading. 2. Check that there are no obstructions. 3.
How do I follow a route from my GPS? Your autopilot can follow a route that you have previously set on your GPS or Chartplotter. Ensure that your GPS/Chartplotter is sending valid SeaTalk or NMEA 0183 data. 1 2 3 From any screen: MODE press repeatedly until you reach TRACK PILOT activates autopilot in TRACK mode 2. Press PILOT to activate TRACK mode. PILOT Press when asked to accept new heading. 3.
How do I follow a circle pattern? When you select CIRCLE mode, your current position is marked as the center of the circle pattern. Your autopilot will now gently steer your boat into the circle of the selected size. 1 2 3 MODE press repeatedly until you reach CIRCLE change pattern size (Sml, Med or Large) PILOT activates autopilot in CIRCLE mode From any screen: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until CIRCLE is displayed. 2. Use the PORT and STARBOARD keys to change the size (S, M or L) if required 3.
How do I follow a zig-zag pattern? When you enter ZIGZAG mode, the autopilot will use your current position and heading as the center line of the zig-zag. The autopilot will now gently steer your boat into the pattern starting with a turn to starboard. 1 2 3 MODE press repeatedly until you reach ZIGZAG change pattern size (Sml, Med or Large) PILOT activates autopilot in ZIG ZAG mode From any screen: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until ZIGZAG is displayed. 2.
How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern? When you enter CLOVERLEAF mode, the autopilot will use your current position as the center point. The autopilot will then steer your boat through a series of starboard turns, repeatedly intersecting the start point. 1 2 3 MODE press repeatedly until you reach CLOVERLEAF change pattern size (Sml, Med or Large) PILOT activates autopilot in CLOVERLEAF mode From any screen: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until CLOVERLEAF is displayed. 2.
How do I steer to a fixed wind angle? If your boat is equipped with a wind transducer, you can set the autopilot to steer at a fixed angle to the wind, WIND mode. You can adjust this angle to suit your needs. 1 2 3 MODE press repeatedly until you reach WIND PILOT activates autopilot in WIND mode and shows current wind angle. adjusts the desired wind angle From any screen: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until WIND is displayed. 2. Press PILOT to activate WIND mode. 3. The current wind angle will be displayed.
How do I tack using the autopilot? When in WIND mode you can use the autopilot to execute a tack maneuver. The degree of turn is set by the autopilot (Refer to the handbook supplied with the autopilot for details on changing the tack angle) 1 2 3 MODE press repeatedly until you reach TACK select the desired tack direction PILOT press to start the TACK maneuver From any screen: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until TACK is displayed. 2. Use the PORT and STARBOARD keys to select the TACK direction. 3.
How do I dodge an obstacle? Even when the autopilot is activated, you are are still able to override it. If, for example, you encounter an obstacle, or you just wish to change direction by a few degrees. This allows you to effectively power-steer your boat. 1 2 3 With the autopilot activated: or 1º course change press 10º course change or press and hold STANDBY returns the boat to manual steering With the autopilot activated: 1.
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How do I change a favourite page? You can change the appearance, content and layout of up to 8 favourite data pages. Set these up to best suit your boating needs 1 2 3 From the main instrument display: MENU 1. Press the MENU softkey to display the main menu. CHANGE PAGES 2. Using the up/down key, scroll to"CHANGE PAGES" and press the SELECT softkey. SELECT 3. Using the up/down key, scroll to the page you wish to change and press the SELECT softkey.
How do I change the page layout? You can change the layout of each favourite page. 1 2 3 From the change page screen From the change page screen: 1. Using the up/down key, scroll to"LAYOUT". LAYOUT CHANGE selects the next available layout (see options below) 2. Press the CHANGE softkey to scroll through the layout options. The icon to the left reflects the selected option. 3. Press the ACCEPT softkey to use the selected layout for this page.
How do I change page content? You can change the content of each favourite page. 1 2 3 From the change page screen: CONTENT data element selection data type selection When desired data selected: ACCEPT Example screen: ACCEPT 4.7FT 11KTS 227M 2.3KTS DATA Quick Tip User Guide 1. Using the up/down key, scroll to"CONTENT" and press the CHANGE softkey. The current data type(s) will be displayed. 2. The selected data element will be shown with a black background.
How do I show or hide pages? Use as many or as few data pages as you like The page on/off option allows you to only display those data pages you really want to see. 1 2 3 From the change page screen: PAGE ON/OFF CHANGE Toggles Page On/Off From the change page screen: 1. Using the up/down key, scroll to"PAGE ON" or "PAGE OFF" 2. The label displayed indicated the current status of the selected page. This will also be represented graphically in the icon. 3.
How do I change the pattern direction? You can change the autopilot pattern direction. 1 2 3 From the main instrument display: MENU PILOT SETTINGS SELECT PATTERN SET toggles between clockwise and anti-clockwise 1. Press the MENU softkey to display the main menu. 2. Using the up/down key, scroll to"PILOT SETTINGS" and press the SELECT softkey. 3. Use the up/down key to scroll down to the "PATTERN" option and press SET to switch between CLOCKWISE and ANTICLOCKWISE patterns.
How do I change my boat type? Your SmartController can be set to suit the type of vessel to which it is fitted. This ensures that the user interface will offer you the most relevant features. 1 2 3 From the main instrument display: MENU 1. Press the MENU softkey to display the main menu. PILOT SETTINGS 2. Using the up/down key, scroll to"PILOT SETTINGS" and press the SELECT softkey. SELECT 3.
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. 1 2 3 From the main instrument display: MENU USER SETTINGS SELECT (User Setting) SET (to adjust) 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. 2. Use the up/down key to scroll to the item you wish to change.
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How do I set up alarms? You can configure which alarms to you want the SmartController to report. 1 2 3 From the main instrument display: MENU ALARMS SELECT 1. Press the MENU softkey to display the main menu. 2. Using the up/down key, scroll to"ALARMS" and press the SELECT softkey. 3. Using the up/down key, scroll to the alarm you wish to change and press the SELECT softkey.
How do I set up local and system alarms? Where applicable, local alarm threshold values can also be set independantly of the ships system 1 2 3 From the main instrument display: CHANGE for LOCAL alarms adjusts local alarm threshold 1. Press the CHANGE softkey to select the type of alarm top be reported. 2. 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.
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 POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION MOT POW SWAPPED Motor cables are connected to power terminals (and power cables are connected to motor terminals) at course computer. Turn off power and swap over connections. NO DATA 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.
ALARM MESSAGE POSSIBLE CAUSE and SOLUTION ROUTE COMPLETE This sounds on the completion of a track. Press PILOT to continue on the same heading or STANDBY for manual control. SHIPS BATTERY The ships battery voltage has dropped below acceptable limits, replace the batteries. WAYPOINT ADVANCE You have arrived at a waypoint on your route. The autopilot is now requestiong permission to turn onto the next leg, press PILOT to accept.
General maintenance Routine checks The SmartController does NOT contain any user-serviceable parts. If you remove the main cover you will invalidate the warranty. It should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technician. As a result, user maintenance is limited to the following checks • • make sure all cable connectors are firmly attached examine for signs of wear or damage – replace any damaged cables Cleaning the SmartController Take care when cleaning the display.
Hardware and Software version numbers Use this option to display the current hardware revision and the software version numbers for the SmartController. At VERSION, press the SELECT key to display the information. Self test Press SELECT to start the unit test sequence and then follow the on-screen instructions. This will test the display, buzzer and button functions. Diagnostics Press PILOT to display the the status of the wireless link.
Note: For successful registration, ensure that all other handheld units on your boat are turned off. If you try to register a new handset with others active, you will see a REGISTRATION INCOMPLETE message. REGISTRATION INCOMPLETE SEE MANUAL To de-register a handset CONTINUE D7672-1 At REGISTRATION, press SELECT. If the SmartController is already registered, then the display will read REGISTERED TO BASESTATION. Press DEREG to continue, or EXIT to cancel the operation.
Product Support Raymarine products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and Authorized Service Representatives. If you encounter any difficulties with this product, please contact either your national distributor, service representative, or the Raymarine Technical Services Call Center. Refer to the back cover or www.raymarine.com for contact details.
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Safety Notices 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. Before installing the SmartController and basestation, check that they are the correct voltage for your boat’s supply.
WARNING: Autopilot controller If the wireless controller is your only method of operating the autopilot, ensure that your system includes a readily accessible method of switching off the autopilot power supply. Your SmartController will add a new dimension to your boating enjoyment.
Only use with the lanyard supplied with your SmartController or a spare supplied by Raymarine. Switch off your SmartController system at a refuelling point, even if you are not refuelling your own vessel. The operation of some medical electronic devices such as hearing aids and pacemakers, may be affected if a controller is used next to them. Observe the manufacturers recommendations for such devices.
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive The Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine’s products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product.
EMC Guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational 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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