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• Page 1 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81131-6 Date: August 2001...
• Page 2 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 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.
• Page 3 Preface ST4000+ autopilot system layout Wheel drive Tiller drive Boat's electrical distribution panel ST4000+ control unit Fluxgate compass Rudder position sensor (optional fit for wheel pilot only) SeaTalk instrument NMEA instrument or navigator D5332-1...
• Page 4 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook...

• Page 5: Table Of Contents

  Preface Contents About this handbook ............ix Important Information ............x Warranty ..................x Safety notices ................x EMC conformance ..............xi Handbook information ............... xi Chapter 1: Introduction ............1 1.1 Features ..................1 1.2 Extended systems ..............2 Chapter 2: Basic Operation ............3 2.1 Using the control unit ..............
• Page 6 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 3.2 Using Wind Vane mode ............27 Selecting Wind Vane mode ............. 27 Exiting Wind Vane mode ............28 Adjusting the locked wind angle ..........28 Returning to the previous apparent wind angle (LAST WND) .................
• Page 7 Preface 5.5 Wheel drive (wheel pilots only) ..........70 Installation stages ..............70 Drilling the spoke clamp holes ..........71 Securing the wheel drive to the wheel ........74 Attaching the pedestal bracket ..........75 Connecting to the control unit ..........79 5.6 Rudder position sensor (wheel pilot option) ......
• Page 8 viii ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 7.2 Dealer setup ................106 Calibration lock (CAL LOCK) ..........108 Pilot type (4000 WHL/TILL) ..........108 Rudder gain (RUDD GAIN) ..........108 Response level (RESPONSE) ..........108 Turn limit (TURN RATE) ............. 108 Rudder alignment (ALIGN RUD) ........

• Page 9: About This Handbook

  Preface About this handbook Welcome to the handbook for the ST4000+ wheel and tiller autopilot systems. This handbook contains two main parts: Part 1: Using the ST4000+ Autopilot Chapter 1: Introduction page 1 Introduces the autopilot, its features and its use. Chapter 2: Basic Operation Covers basic autopilot operation: using Auto mode, page 3...

• Page 10: Important Information

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Important Information Warranty To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits. Safety notices WARNING: Product installation...

• Page 11: Emc Conformance

  Preface • 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. •...
• Page 12 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook...
• Page 13 Part 1: Using the ST4000+...

• Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction

  Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Features ® The Raymarine ST4000 Plus (ST4000+) is a SeaTalk compatible autopilot available in versions suitable for boats with either tiller or wheel steering systems. This autopilot system will steer your boat to a heading automatically, accurately and reliably.

• Page 16: Extended Systems

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 1.2 Extended systems The ST4000+ is compatible with all other SeaTalk instruments. You can connect it to additional fixed or handheld SeaTalk autopilot control units located at secondary steering and control positions (see page 52). You can also use the ST4000+ autopilot with any navigator (GPS, Decca, Loran) or wind instrument that transmits data in the internationally-accepted National Marine Electronics Association...

• Page 17: Chapter 2: Basic Operation

  Chapter 2: Basic Operation Chapter 2: Basic Operation The sections in this chapter explain how to use the basic functions on your autopilot: Using the control unit Summarizes the key functions and screen layout on the page 4 ST4000+ control unit. Using Auto mode Provides instructions for engaging/disengaging the page 6...

• Page 18: Using The Control Unit

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 2.1 Using the control unit Key functions • The autopilot always powers up in Standby mode. • You control the autopilot by pressing the buttons on the control unit. The control unit confirms each button press with a short beep.

• Page 19: Display Layout

  Chapter 2: Basic Operation Display layout The ST4000+ autopilot display provides the following information: Variable text region (up to 9 characters/digits) Heading indicators Distance units Response level indicator Autopilot mode indicators Port and Starboard direction-to-steer indicators Calibration mode indicator Rudder or Steer direction indicator (bar graph in 2˚...

• Page 20: Using Auto Mode

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 2.2 Using Auto mode Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode) 1. Steady the boat on the required heading. 2. Wheel Pilot: Engage the wheel drive clutch by rotating the clutch lever clockwise (so the lever engages fully onto the locating pip). Tiller Pilot: Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.

• Page 21: Disengaging The Autopilot (standby Mode)

  Chapter 2: Basic Operation CAUTION: Autopilot course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is NOT a substitute for good seamanship. ALWAYS maintain a permanent watch, no matter how clear the sea appears to be. Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode) 1.

• Page 22: Changing Course In Auto Mode

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Changing course in Auto mode In Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) keys to change the locked heading in steps of 1° or 10°. For example: press -10 three times for a 30°...

• Page 23: Returning To The Previous Locked Heading (last Hdg)

  Chapter 2: Basic Operation Returning to the previous locked heading (LAST HDG) If you have steered the boat away from the selected locked heading for any reason (for example, executing a dodge maneuver or selecting Standby), you can return to the previous locked heading as follows: 1.

• Page 24: Automatic Tack (autotack)

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Automatic tack (AutoTack) The ST4000+ has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the boat through a pre-determined angle in the required direction. The default AutoTack angle is 100°, but you can adjust this in Dealer setup (see page 109).

• Page 25: Gusting Conditions

  Chapter 2: Basic Operation 1. Note the required new heading. 2. Select standby for manual steering, so you can bring the boat to the new heading MANUALLY. 3. Select auto: allow the boat to settle onto course, then bring the boat to the final course in 1°...

• Page 26: Adjusting Autopilot Performance

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 2.3 Adjusting autopilot performance During normal autopilot operation in any mode you can make temporary adjustments to: • response level • rudder gain Note: You will lose these temporary changes to response level and rudder gain whenever the system is powered off then on again.

• Page 27: Changing The Rudder Gain

  Chapter 2: Basic Operation Note: If you have set up the RESPONSE screen as a default data page (see page 104) you can also access it by pressing disp and then scrolling through the data pages. 2. Press -1 or +1 to change the response level. 3.

• Page 28: Autopilot Alarms

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 2.4 Autopilot alarms Responding to alarms The ST4000+ activates the alarms listed on the following pages: • Unless otherwise stated, you should deal with alarms by pressing standby to clear the alarm and return to hand steering. •...
• Page 29 Chapter 2: Basic Operation Wind Shift alarm (WINDSHIFT) The ST4000+ activates the Windshift alarm when it detects a change in the apparent wind angle of more than 15° (see page 29). Large Cross Track Error alarm (LARGE XTE) The ST4000+ activates this alarm when the cross track error exceeds 0.3 nm (see page 22).The alarm clears if the heading recovers, if you change the course, or if you change the operating mode.
• Page 30 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook • the boat arrives at the target waypoint and the navigator accepts the next waypoint • you activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function in Track mode When the alarm sounds, the pilot continues on its current heading but displays: •...
• Page 31 Chapter 2: Basic Operation 3. Press the disp key until you see the WATCH data page: • the watch timer will start counting when the timer reaches 3 minutes, the WATCH text starts • flashing to indicate that the timer is in the last minute •...

• Page 32: Adjusting Display And Keypad Lighting

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 2.5 Adjusting display and keypad lighting Note: When the display lighting is off, the control unit still illuminates the keys at a courtesy level. To adjust the display and keypad lighting: 1. Press disp for 1 second from any mode to access the LAMP screen and turn on the lights.

• Page 33: Chapter 3: Advanced Operation

  Chapter 3: Advanced Operation Chapter 3: Advanced Operation The sections in this chapter explain how to use the more advanced functions on your autopilot: Using Track mode Tracking between waypoints created on navigation page 20 equipment connected to the autopilot system. Using Wind Vane mode Using the autopilot to maintain a course relative to the page 27...

• Page 34: Using Track Mode

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 3.1 Using Track mode Note: You can only use Track mode if you have connected the ST4000+ to a suitable navigation system providing SeaTalk or NMEA navigation information. The ST4000+ can receive track and cross track error information from either: •...
• Page 35 Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 4. Wait for the Waypoint Advance alarm to sound. The display will show the bearing to the next planned waypoint and the direction the boat will turn to reach this waypoint. Note: If the boat is more than 0.3 nm from the track, the Large Cross Track Error alarm will sound (see page 22).

• Page 36: Exiting Track Mode

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Note: Tidal streams have a far more significant effect at lower speeds than at higher speeds. If the tidal flow is less than 35% of the boat’s speed, you will not notice any difference in the autopilot’s performance in Track mode.

• Page 37: Tidal Stream Compensation

  Chapter 3: Advanced Operation If the cross track error is greater than 0.3 nm, the ST4000+ will sound the Large Cross Track Error alarm and shows whether you are to the port (Pt) or starboard (Stb) of the planned track. To cancel the Large Cross Track Error alarm: press standby to return to hand steering, or •...

• Page 38: Waypoint Arrival And Advance

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Waypoint arrival and advance Arrival As the boat arrives at the target waypoint the navigation aid should manually or automatically select the next target waypoint. The ST4000+ will then detect the new target waypoint number, sound the Waypoint Advance alarm and display the Waypoint Advance screen.

• Page 39: Dodges In Track Mode

  Chapter 3: Advanced Operation Note: When you reach the last waypoint in the track, the NO DATA alarm will sound to indicate that there is no further waypoint information. Press auto to continue on the same heading, or standby to return to hand steering. Skipping a waypoint –...

• Page 40: St4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner's Handbook

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 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.

• Page 41: Using Wind Vane Mode

  Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 3.2 Using Wind Vane mode Note: You can only use Wind Vane mode if you have connected the ST4000+ to a suitable wind instrument/vane providing SeaTalk or NMEA wind direction information. To use Wind Vane mode (also known as Vane mode), the ST4000+ must receive wind information from one of the following sources: •...

• Page 42: Exiting Wind Vane Mode

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Exiting Wind Vane mode You can return to Auto or Standby mode from Wind Vane mode by: pressing auto to return to Auto mode • pressing standby to steer manually in Standby mode •...

• Page 43: Dodges In Wind Vane Mode

  Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 2. Check that it is safe to turn onto this course. 3. To accept this apparent wind angle, press standby and auto together within 7 seconds. Note: If you do not accept the previous wind within 7 seconds, the autopilot will lock onto the current apparent wind angle.

• Page 44: Using Autotack In Wind Vane Mode

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Using AutoTack in Wind Vane mode After using the AutoTack function (see page 10) to tack in Wind Vane mode, you may need to adjust the locked heading until you achieve the required apparent wind angle. Note: Before you use the AutoTack function in Wind Vane mode, you must make sure that the wind vane was centered accurately at installation.

• Page 45: Displaying Data

  Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 3.3 Displaying data pages Use the disp key to show ‘data pages’ of SeaTalk or NMEA data: 1. Press disp to access the first data page, and press it again to cycle through each data page in turn: to return to a previous data page, press disp for 1 second •...
• Page 46 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook...

• Page 47: Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding

  Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding This chapter provides information about identifying common problems, maintaining your autopilot system and obtaining product support: Fault finding This section provides a checklist to help you identify page 34 and resolve common autopilot problems.

• Page 48: Fault Finding

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 4.1 Fault finding All Raymarine products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation. We also put them through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping. In the unlikely event that a fault does occur with your autopilot, use the following table to help identify the problem and provide a solution.
• Page 49 Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding SYMPTOM SOLUTION The autopilot will not ‘talk’ to Cabling problem – make sure all the other SeaTalk instruments cables are connected properly. Position information not Navigator not transmitting the received correct position data. The autopilot will not auto No bearing to waypoint information advance to the next waypoint received from the navigator.

• Page 50: General Maintenance

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 4.2 General maintenance CAUTION: The control unit, fluxgate compass, tiller drive and rudder position sensor do not contain any user serviceable parts. These products should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. Wheel drive Routine maintenance After each trip, flush inside the drive unit by inserting a hose pipe...
• Page 51 Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding Adjusting the clutch You need to adjust the clutch if the drive belt slips in Auto mode or drags in Standby mode. In normal use, you can tell if the clutch is slipping if the motor operates but the drive does not turn the wheel. To adjust the clutch, first make sure that the autopilot is in Standby mode and the clutch is disengaged.

• Page 52: Control Unit

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Replacing the belt The drive belt is designed to be user serviceable. If there is insufficient adjustment to cure a slipping clutch, or if the drive belt is damaged in any way (if it is broken, frayed or stretched), you should replace the drive belt.

• Page 53: Emc Advice

  Chapter 4: Maintenance & Fault Finding Cleaning the display CAUTION: Take care when cleaning the display. Do not wipe the display screen with a dry cloth as this could scratch the screen coating. Do not use acid, ammonia based or abrasive products. •...

• Page 54: Product Support

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 4.3 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.
• Page 55 Part 2: Installing the ST4000+...

• Page 57: Chapter 5: Installing The St4000

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ The sections in this chapter explain how to install and connect the components of your autopilot system: Planning the installation Preparation steps, tools required and EMC installation page 44 guidelines. Control unit How to install the surface mount and flush mount page 48...

• Page 58: Planning The Installation

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 5.1 Planning the installation Before you start installing the autopilot system, read through the relevant installation sections in this chapter. After reading through the following EMC installation guidelines, identify suitable locations for each part of the system: •...
• Page 59 Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Control unit and compass (all systems) Thumb screw (x2) Control unit terminal cover (if desired, attach to rear of control unit Control unit Gasket Stud (x2) after connecting all cables) M4 x 25 mm screw Spade connector (x12) Sun cover...

• Page 60: Emc Installation Guidelines

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Wheel drive parts Wheel drive parts Pedestal bracket 16 mm spoke 12 mm spoke Pedestal bracket 16 mm spoke 12 mm spoke clamp insert (x3) clamp insert (x3) clamp insert (x3) clamp insert (x3) Wheel drive Wheel drive Clamp screw,...

• Page 61: Connections To Other Equipment

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ • Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: • At least 3 ft (1 m) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the case of SSB radios, the distance should be increased to 7 ft (2 m).

• Page 62: Control Unit

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 5.2 Control unit Control unit dimensions 24 mm 17 mm 110 mm (4.33 in) (0.95 in) (0.67 in) D3242-2 Location Locate the ST4000+ control unit so it is: • within easy reach from the steering position •...

• Page 63: Mounting Procedure

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Mounting procedure Control units are available in surface mount and flush mount styles. Surface mount control units To fit a surface mount control unit: 1. Apply the surface mount template (supplied at the back of this handbook) to the selected bulkhead.
• Page 64 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Flush mount control units To fit a flush mount control unit: 1. Ensure that the intended mounting location is between 3 mm in) and 20 mm ( in) thick. 2. Apply the flush mount template (supplied at the back of this handbook) to the selected location.

• Page 65: Cable Connectors

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Cable connectors With the exception of the SeaTalk cables, spade connectors are used to make all connections to the control unit. When fitting the spade connectors, make sure the connector fits securely over the blade and not between the connector and its plastic insulating cover.

• Page 66: Seatalk Connections

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook • As standard, we supply a 1 m (3 ft 3 in) power cable terminated with inch spade connectors. • You can extend the power cable if required. The following table shows the minimum acceptable cable sizes: Cable length Copper area Up to 2.5 m (8 ft)

• Page 67: Nmea Connections

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Typical SeaTalk connections Autopilot control unit (rear) SeaTalk bus Power supply D3392-2 NMEA connections ST4000+ can receive wind and navigation data in NMEA 0183 format for use in Track and Wind Vane modes. Receiving NMEA data NMEA cabling Connect the NMEA navigator or wind instrument to the NMEA IN terminals on the rear of the ST4000+ control unit.
• Page 68 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Note: If you need to connect more than one item of NMEA equipment, you will need to connect one of them to the SeaTalk system using a SeaTalk/NMEA Interface (part number: E85001). NMEA data formats TheST4000+ can decode the following NMEA 0183 navigation and wind data: Information...

• Page 69: Fluxgate Compass

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 5.3 Fluxgate compass Location The compass contains a self-levelling mechanism. This enables the compass to provide accurate readings with pitch and roll movements up to +/- 35°. Note: The rattle that the fluxgate compass makes when shaken is normal.
• Page 70 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook D5401-1 Compass - recommended location for non-steel hulls Finding the most suitable location To identify the best compass location on your boat, start at the pitch and roll center then move the compass up and/or aft until you find a location with minimal magnetic disturbance.

• Page 71: Mounting

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 6 ft (1.8 m) 4 ft (1.2 m) 4 ft (1.2 m) D5383-1 Compass - recommended location for steel-hulls Mounting Fluxgate compass - orientation CAUTION: You must mount the fluxgate compass on a vertical bulkhead, with the cable exiting at the base.

• Page 72: Connecting To The Control Unit

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 4. Making sure the cable exits at the bottom of the compass, secure the fluxgate compass using the self-tapping screws provided (No 8 x in, pan-head). Note: Stick the supplied warning label near to the compass, where it is clearly visible.

• Page 73: Tiller Drive (tiller Pilots Only)

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 5.4 Tiller drive (tiller pilots only) Critical dimensions Installing the tiller drive involves mounting it between the tiller and a fixed point on the boat’s structure. Two dimensions are critical for correct installation: • Dimension A = 620 mm (24.5 in): the distance from the mounting socket to the tiller pin.

• Page 74: Basic Installation

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line and mark dimensions A and B.Use masking tape to locate the fixing points for the tiller pin and mounting socket. Note: You can measure dimension A on either the port or starboard side of the cockpit, depending on which side you intend to mount the drive.

• Page 75: Installation Accessories

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Installing the mounting socket (part no. D002) 1. Drill a 12.5 mm ( in) diameter hole to a depth of 25 mm (1 in) at the fixing point you have marked on the cockpit seat. 2.
• Page 76 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Dimension C Pushrod extension length L Part no. 620 mm (24.5 in) Standard dimension 648 mm (25.5 in) 25 mm (1 in) D003 673 mm (26.5 in) 51 mm (2 in) D004 699 mm (27.5 in) 76 mm (3 in) D005 724 mm (28.5 in)
• Page 77 Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 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 drive is horizontal. Identifying the correct tiller bracket 1.
• Page 78 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook D286-2 D287-2...
• Page 79 Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 90 degrees D309-2 Cantilever mounting If you need to attach the tiller drive 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) •...
• Page 80 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook D288-2 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 drive unit is horizontal and then mark the location of the mounting ring and its mounting holes.
• Page 81 Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Pedestal socket mounting If you need to raise the height of the drive unit mounting socket to keep the tiller drive horizontal, use a Raymarine pedestal socket assembly. Identifying the correct pedestal socket D289-2 1. Clamp the tiller on the boat’s center line. 2.

• Page 82: Connecting To The Control Unit

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 4. Bed the mounting ring on a thin coat of silicon sealant. 5. Use three 6 mm ( 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).
• Page 83 Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Brown Blue D3284-2 Installing the socket 1. Apply the template (supplied at the rear of this handbook) to the bulkhead. 2. Carefully drill a 18 mm ( in) clearance hole and two 2.5 mm in) pilot holes. Remove the template. 3.

• Page 84: Wheel Drive (wheel Pilots Only)

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 5.5 Wheel drive (wheel pilots only) The Raymarine wheel drive will fit 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 spoke wheels. It is designed to operate with steering systems with between 1 to 3.5 turns lock to lock.

• Page 85: Drilling The Spoke Clamp Holes

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Drilling the spoke clamp holes 1. Remove the wheel drive front cover: • the front cover is held onto the wheel drive by three ‘push-fit’ posts which sit in three sockets on the drive ring •...
• Page 86 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Top 2 spoke clamp holes 3 or 6 spokes 4 or 8 spokes are pre-drilled D5348-1b Note: The wheel drive is designed to work with 3 spoke clamps on 4 or 8 spoke wheels. For cosmetic reasons, however, you may want to fit an extra spoke clamp to the fourth spoke.
• Page 87 Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 4. Align the cover with the wheel drive: • the two pre-drilled holes (marked with an arrow) must line up with their matching pair of threaded inserts on the drive ring (also marked with an arrow) •...

• Page 88: Securing The Wheel Drive To The Wheel

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Securing the wheel drive to the wheel 1. Remove the wheel from the pedestal and place it on top of the drive unit, with the front of the wheel and drive both facing up. 2.

• Page 89: Attaching The Pedestal Bracket

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Attaching the pedestal bracket Note: If your wheel is bulkhead or box pedestal mounted, you will need to obtain a bulkhead fitting kit (part number E15017) from your Raymarine dealer. Fitting instructions are supplied with the kit. Motor tube location Depending on the design of your pedestal and any surrounding obstructions, you can mount the wheel drive in one of two ways:...
• Page 90 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Pedestal bracket – length and position Note: If you are replacing an existing 4000 wheel drive, you need to: remove the old pedestal bracket, cut the new bracket pin to the correct length (see steps 2 and 3 below), then secure it in the standard orientation using the existing pedestal holes.
• Page 91 Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Note: You can install the pedestal bracket either way up. In the standard orientation the pin is at the bottom (below the mounting holes – see diagram). If obstructions on the pedestal prevent you from using the standard orientation, you can install the bracket so the pin is at the top (above the mounting holes).
• Page 92 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 154 mm (6.1 in) D5346-2 8. When the pedestal bracket is correctly positioned and aligned, mark around the inside of the slots, then remove the bracket. 9. Use a center-punch to mark the center of each slot, then use the smaller supplied drill bit to drill a 4.0 mm ( in) diameter hole.

• Page 93: Connecting To The Control Unit

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Note: If the wheel is bent or the wheel drive is off center, the pin will move up and down in the back plate slot. As long as the pin does not hit the top or bottom of the slot, this pin movement will not affect the drive unit’s performance.
• Page 94 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 2. Route the cable through the pedestal (or guard rail) and back to the control unit: • if the pedestal has a cable duct, use this for the drive cable to make sure that it cannot foul the steering mechanism D5338-1 3.

• Page 95: Rudder Position Sensor (wheel Pilot Option)

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ 5.6 Rudder position sensor (wheel pilot option) If you connect the optional Raymarine rudder position sensor (part number: M81105) to your wheel drive system, the autopilot will use the accurate rudder position information to improve performance. The ST4000+ will also use this information to show the true rudder angle in Standby and Auto modes.
• Page 96 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Front view - rudder amidships Ball joints (level) Connecting rod Sensor arm Parallel Rudder position sensor Tiller arm Mounting base or quadrant Top view - rudder amidships Parallel Cable entry 60˚ 60˚ Maximum 90˚...

• Page 97: Securing The Sensor To The Boat

  Chapter 5: Installing the ST4000+ Securing the sensor to the boat Location Mount the rudder position sensor on a suitable base alongside the rudder stock and tiller arm. Note: If necessary, you can install the sensor upside down. If you mount the sensor in this way, you must swap the red and green cable connections at the control unit.

• Page 98: Checking Alignment

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Attaching the connector rod 1. Use a hacksaw to cut the threaded connector rod to length. 2. Screw the lock nuts onto the road and then the ball-pin sockets. 3. Press the sockets onto the pins on the sensor arm and tiller pin. Note: To give the precise rudder position, the rudder sensor has a built-in spring to remove any free play in the linkage to the tiller.

• Page 99: Chapter 6: Setting-up The St4000

  Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ When you have installed the system, you need to check that the system is wired correctly and set up to suit your type of boat. The sections in this chapter provide instructions for the following post-installation procedures: Functional test This consists of a few basic tests to confirm that you...

• Page 100: Functional Test

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 6.1 Functional test Switch on 1. When you have installed your ST4000+ autopilot system, switch on the main power breaker. 2. If the control unit is active and the system operating, the control unit will beep and display the pilot type ( 4000 WHL or 4000 TILL ).

• Page 101: Wheel Pilots

  Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ WARNING: Wheel drive clutch Always reach AROUND (not through) the wheel to operate the wheel drive clutch lever. Wheel pilot Engage the clutch on the wheel pilot Tiller pilot Use these keys to extend or retract the pushrod D5341-1 2.

• Page 102: Checking Connections

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Checking connections Navigation interface (GPS, Decca, Loran) If you have connected the ST4000+ to a NMEA navigator, check the links by displaying the default data pages ( XTE, BTW and DTW ): press disp to display the first data page, and check that this page •...
• Page 103 Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ SeaTalk interface If you have connected the ST4000+ to other SeaTalk instruments or control units, check the links as follows: 1. Press standby . 2. Select display lighting level 3 ( LAMP 3 ) on any other SeaTalk instrument or control unit.

• Page 104: Check Rudder Sensor Operation (if Fitted)

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 6.2 Check rudder sensor operation (if fitted) Note: This procedure is only required if you have fitted a rudder position sensor to a wheel pilot system. If you have fitted a rudder position sensor to a wheel pilot, before commencing the initial sea trial you must make sure that it senses rudder movement in the correct way and is aligned with the rudder: 1.

• Page 105: Initial Sea Trial

  Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 6.3 Initial sea trial Overview When you have checked that the system is functioning correctly, you must complete the setup by taking the boat on a short sea trial to: • correct the compass deviation •...

• Page 106: Correcting The Compass Deviation

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Correcting the compass deviation Depending on your boat type, deviating magnetic fields can cause compass errors up to 15°. The correction procedure reduces these errors to a few degrees, so you MUST perform this procedure as the first item in your initial sea trial.The ST4000+ will then automatically correct the fluxgate compass for most deviating magnetic fields.
• Page 107 Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 4. Press the -1 or +1 key to change the setting from OFF to YES . You will then see the TURN BOAT page. D3451-2 5. Keeping the boat speed below 2 knots, turn your boat in slow circles.
• Page 108 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Note: If you want to attempt deviation correction again, you can step back to the Swing Compass page or keep pressing disp to cycle through the calibration options until the page is displayed again. (To step back to the previous screen, press and hold the disp key for one second.

• Page 109: Adjusting The Heading Alignment

  Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 9. Press and hold standby for 2 seconds to exit calibration and save the new settings. Note: Setup options are always saved on exit. Adjusting the heading alignment You should always check the compass alignment after completing the deviation correction procedure (swinging the compass).

• Page 110: Checking The Rudder Gain

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Checking the rudder gain The rudder gain level set at the factory will provide stable control for initial sea trials. However, boats can vary widely in their response to helm, and by adjusting the rudder gain you can improve the autopilot’s steering characteristics.
• Page 111 Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ 3. To make a temporary adjustment to the rudder gain: press the -1 and +1 keys together for 1 second to display the • rudder gain ( RUDD GAIN ) screen then press -1 or +1 to change the level •...

• Page 112: Autopilot Calibration Techniques

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 6.4 Autopilot calibration techniques The autopilot’s factory default settings will provide adequate steering for most boats. If you still experience problems with autopilot performance after completing the Post Installation Procedures, follow these six steps to optimize the setup for your boat. Step 1 - Switch on ancillary equipment Make sure you have switched on any ancillary equipment, such as a GPS providing speed over ground (SOG) and latitude (LAT) data, or...

• Page 113: Step 3 - Adjust The Rudder Damping

  Chapter 6: Setting-up the ST4000+ Step 3 - Adjust the rudder damping If you have connected a rudder position sensor to a wheel drive autopilot system, adjust the rudder damping. Check the rudder damping when your boat is moored dockside: press auto and then +10 •...
• Page 114 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook...

• Page 115: Chapter 7: Customizing The St4000

  Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ The ST4000+ provides calibration options that you can use to adjust the settings for the control unit, the compass and the autopilot system. We calibrate the ST4000+ during manufacture to provide stable performance for most boats so you can perform the initial sea trial.

• Page 116: User Setup

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 7.1 User setup User setup allows you to calibrate and align the autopilot compass, select the type of bar graph shown on the ST4000+ display, and control the information shown on the data pages. The flowchart on the following page explains how to access User setup, scroll through the setup displays, adjust the values and quit: •...
• Page 117 Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ SECONDS Quitting User setup Adjusting User setup values SECONDS D3341-2...

• Page 118: Bar Selection (rudd Bar/steer Bar/no Bar)

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Bar selection (RUDD BAR/STEER BAR/NO BAR) Use this screen to select the type of bar graph shown on the display: STEER BAR: This is the default setting. It uses the bar graph to •...
• Page 119 Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ Press disp to move to the next data page you want to change, or • press and hold standby for 2 seconds to exit and save changes. The available pages are: Data Displayed as Speed Knots SPEED KTS LOG XXXX.X Trip...

• Page 120: St4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner's Handbook

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook 7.2 Dealer setup Dealer setup allows you to customize the autopilot to your boat. However, the factory default settings will provide safe performance for the initial sea trial, and fine tuning is not normally required. The flowchart on the next page explains how to enter Dealer setup, scroll through the setup displays, adjust the values and quit: •...
• Page 121 Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ SECONDS Adjusting Dealer setup values Quitting Dealer setup SECONDS D5333-1...

• Page 122: Calibration Lock (cal Lock)

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Calibration lock (CAL LOCK) Calibration lock controls whether it is possible to access User setup or display the software version. It is intended for charter boat users. Pilot type (4000 WHL/TILL) Retain the default setting of 4000 WHL for wheel drive systems, and 4000 TILL for tiller pilots.

• Page 123: Rudder Limit (rud Limit)

  Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ Rudder limit (RUD LIMIT) Use the rudder limit function to set the limits of autopilot rudder control just inside the mechanical end stops. This will avoid putting the steering system under unnecessary load. The adjustment range is from 15°...

• Page 124: Autotrim (autotrim)

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook AutoTrim (AUTOTRIM) The AutoTrim setting determines the rate at which the autopilot applies ‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loads on the sails or superstructure. The possible settings are: Setting Effect No trim correction...

• Page 125: Autoadapt (autoadapt)

  Chapter 7: Customizing the ST4000+ AutoAdapt (AUTOADAPT) The patented AutoAdapt feature allows the ST4000+ to compensate for heading errors at higher latitudes, which are caused by the increasing dip of the earth’s magnetic field. The increased dip has the effect of amplifying rudder response on northerly headings in the northern hemisphere, and on southerly headings in the southern hemisphere.

• Page 126: Rudder Damping (rudd Damp)

  ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Rudder damping (RUDD DAMP) Set this option if your system includes a rudder position sensor and the drive ‘hunts’ when trying to position the rudder. Increasing the rudder damping value will reduce hunting. Check the rudder damping when your boat is moored dockside: press auto and then +10 •...

• Page 127: Specifications

  Specifications Specifications ST4000+ autopilot system Nominal supply voltage: 12 V DC Operating voltage range: 10 V to 15 V DC Note: reduced voltages will severely degrade drive performance. Autopilot power consumption Standby: 0.72 W Auto: 10 W at 25% duty cycle (depending on boat trim, helm load and sailing conditions) CE approvals: Autopilot system conforms to: 89/336/EC (EMC), EN60945:1997...
• Page 128 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Control unit dimensions 24 mm 17 mm 110 mm (4.33 in) (0.95 in) (0.67 in) D3242-2 Tiller drive dimensions 468 mm (18.4 in) 38 mm (1.5 in) midstroke 620 mm (24.5 in) D5436-1 Wheel drive dimensions 28 mm (1.1 in)

• Page 129: Glossary

  Glossary Glossary Term Meaning ° Degrees AutoTrim The AutoTrim setting determines the rate at which the autopilot applies ‘standing helm’ to correct for trim changes caused by varying wind loads on the sails or superstructure. American Wire Gauge Marked on products that comply with defined European Community standards counter rudder Counter rudder is the amount of rudder the autopilot applies to try to prevent...
• Page 130 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook Term Meaning Ounce (1 oz = 0.028 kg) response The autopilot response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. rudder gain Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the autopilot will apply to correct course errors.

• Page 131: Index

  Index Index Automatic deviation correction 92 Connections 58 Adjusting autopilot performance Deviation correction 102 Response level 12 Deviation display 102 Rudder gain 13 Installation 55 Alarms 14 Steel-hulled boats 56 DRIVESTOP 15 Control unit installation 48 LARGE XTE 15 Course changes 8 LOW BATT 16 Major course changes 10 MOB 17...
• Page 132 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook NMEA Connections 53 Gusty conditions 11 Data formats 54 No data alarm (NO DATA) 15 Heading 9 Heading alignment 102 Off course alarm (OFFCOURSE) 14 Adjustment 95 Default angle 109 Heading mode 102 Operating modes 1 Auto mode 6 Standby mode 7...
• Page 133 Index Steering bar 104 Steering direction 86 Swinging the compass 92 Testing autopilot operation 95 Testing the system 86 Tidal stream compensation 23 Tiller drive installation 59 Track mode 20 Safety advice 25 Turn limit 108 User setup 102 Vane mode see Wind Vane mode Variation 110 Watch mode...
• Page 134 ST4000+ Wheel & Tiller Autopilots: Owner’s Handbook...
• Page 135 Drill 5 mm (3/16 inch) Control unit - surface mount template diameter hole Machine hole 90 mm (3.55 inch) diameter Drill 5 mm (3/16 inch) diameter hole D3441-3 Tiller drive - plug template Drill 2.5 mm (3/32 inch) Drill 18 mm (23/32 inch) diameter hole (2 positions) diameter hole D5411-1...
• Page 137 Control unit - flush mount template 4 holes 6 mm (0.25 in) diameter Remove the shaded area 109 mm (4.3 in) D4437-3...
• Page 139 Wheel drive - spoke clamp template Spoke clamp Spoke clamp Spoke diameters insert Center of wheel D5410-1...
• Page 141 Rudder position sensor template Rudder positioned amidships Drill 3 mm (1/8 in) diameter hole (3 positions) Maximum permitted travel: +/- 60˚ Cable position D3440-2...
• Page 143 Limited Warranty Certificate Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to end user, except as provided below.
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