Raymarine ST6001 Operating Manual

Also see for SmartPilot ST6001: Commissioning Guide

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iv ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideYour Raymarine SmartPilot will add a new dimension to your boatingenjoyment. However, it is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure the safety ofthe boat at all times by following these basic rules:• Ensure that someone is present at the helm AT ALL TIMES, to take man-ual 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 mat-ter how clear the sea appears, a dangerous situation can develop rapidly.• Maintain an accurate record of the boat’s position by using either a navi-gation aid or visual bearings.• Maintain a continuous plot of your boat’s position on a current chart.Ensure that the locked autopilot heading will steer the boat clear of allobstacles. Make proper allowance for tidal set – the autopilot cannot.• Even when your autopilot is locked onto the desired track using a naviga-tion aid, always maintain a log and make regular positional plots. Naviga-tion signals can produce significant errors under some circumstances andthe autopilot will not be able to detect these errors.EMC ConformanceAll Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industrystandards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design andmanufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure thatperformance is not compromised.Handbook informationTo the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correctwhen it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for anyinaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy ofcontinuous product improvement may change specifications without notice.As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences betweenthe product and the handbook.