1Chapter 1: General information1.1 IntroductionThis manual provides commissioning and other setup information for ST70+ displaysand associated keypad controllers. It is also intended for users who want to more fullyunderstand the concepts of ST70+ and want to get the most out of their product.For day-to-day use of ST70+, refer to the ST70+ Operating Guide.1.2 Product basicsAn ST70+ system comprises one or more displays controlled by one or morekeypads. During initial setup, an ST70+ display is set up to function as either anInstrument or a Pilot Controller. The initial setup is part of the commissioningprocedure (see Chapter 2:, Commissioning Procedures).ConceptST70+ displays are controlled by remote keypads, as follows:• Instrument keypads control displays set up as Instruments.• One type of Pilot Controller keypad is used on sail boats to control displays set upas Pilot Controllers.• Another type of Pilot Controller keypad is used on power boats to control displaysset up as Pilot Controllers.In any ST70+ system, displays and keypads can be configured in convenient groups.For example, a system could comprise three Instrument groups (chart table, helmand mast), plus two Pilot Controller groups (port helm and starboard helm).A display or display group can be controlled only by a keypad of the appropriate type.Keypad controls & control functionsAll ST70+ setup and operating functions are controlled by the keypad buttons. Allkeypads have:• Power button . Switches power on and off.• Select Display button . Used in systems with more than one display, to selectthe display you want to control or set up. One press highlights the currentlyselected display. If you press Select Display again while the currently selected dis-play is highlighted (i.e. within 6 seconds), this selects the next display in the sys-tem or group. Repeating this action enables you to select each display in turn.• CANCEL button. Used during setup procedures to leave a setup function withoutmaking any changes.Display instrumentkeypad Pilot Controller key-pad (power boat) Pilot Controllerkeypad (sail boat) D11039-1