Raymarine ST7001 Operating Manual

Also see for SmartPilot ST7001: Commissioning Guide

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Raymarine ST7001 Operating Manual Manual pdf 24 page image

18 ST7001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating GuideSafety in Track modeCAUTION:Track mode provides accurate track keeping even in complexnavigational situations. However, it is still the skipper’s responsibility toensure the safety of their boat at all times through careful navigation andfrequent position checks. Track mode assists precise navigation andremoves the tasks of compensating for wind and tidal drift. However,you MUST still maintain an accurate log with regular plots.2.2 Using Wind Vane mode – sail boatsNote: You can only select Wind Vane mode if the SmartPilot is receivingsuitable SeaTalk or NMEA wind direction information.What is Wind Vane mode?When the SmartPilot is in Wind Vane mode it uses the fluxgate compass asthe primary heading reference. As changes in the true or apparent wind angleoccur, it adjusts the locked heading to maintain the original wind angle.Wind informationTo use Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot must receive wind information fromone of the following sources:• SeaTalk wind instrument connected to the autopilot via SeaTalk• NMEA wind instrument• Raymarine pushpit wind vane connected via a SeaTalk interfaceTrue and apparent windSmartPilots can maintain a course relative to either an apparent or true windangle in Wind Vane modeThe default setting is apparent wind. If required, you can change this to truewind in User Calibration (see page 25).WindTrimIn Wind Vane mode the SmartPilot uses WindTrim to eliminate the effects ofturbulence and short term wind variations. This provides smooth and preciseperformance with minimal power consumption. You can adjust the windresponse (WindTrim) level in User Calibration (see page 25) to control howquickly the SmartPilot responds to changes in the wind direction. Higher