Raymarine GPS Receiver Compass User Guide

Distributed by  
Any reference to Raytheon or  
RTN in this manual should be  
interpreted as Raymarine.  
The names Raytheon and RTN  
are owned by the  
Raytheon Company.  
 
TOP BLEED  
Position  
for  
SeaTalk  
2 colour  
logo  
ST 30  
COMPASS  
Operation and  
Installation  
 
Raytheon Marine Europe, Anchorage Park, Portsmouth  
P03 5TD, England  
Telephone (01705) 693611. Fax (01705) 694642  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
LO CK  
V
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
V
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
D1790-1  
Autohelm and SeaTalk are registered Trade marks of Nautech Limited  
The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best of our knowledge,  
was correct as it went to press. However, the Autohelm policy of continuous improvement and  
updating may change product specifications without prior notice. Therefore, unavoidable differ-  
ences between the product and handbook may occurr from time to time, for which liability  
cannot be accepted by Autohelm.  
Copyright Raytheon Marine Europe 1995  
Printed in England  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
Package Contents  
Checking your ST30 Compass Package  
The ST30 Compass package contains the following standard items:  
1. Display head  
2. Fixing studs (2)  
3. Thumb nuts (2)  
4. Fitting template  
5. Sun cover  
6. Fluxgate compass  
7. Power cable  
8. Daisy-chain cable  
9. Self-tapping screws (4)  
10. Installation and Operation handbook  
11. Worldwide Service Centre booklet  
12. Warranty document  
Items Missing?  
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your  
Autohelm dealer or our Product Support Department to obtain replace-  
ment parts. Please note that missing or damaged items cannot be  
replaced without proof of purchase.  
Registering this Product  
Once you have checked that you have all of the listed components, please  
take the time to complete the warranty document and return it to your  
national distributor.  
By returning this document you will receive prompt and expert attention  
should you ever experience any difficulties with this product. Also, your  
details are added to our customer database so that you automatically  
receive new product brochures as and when they are released.  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
Package Items  
ST30 INSTRUMENT  
MOUNTING TEMPLATE  
2
4
3
1
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
2-HOLES  
DRILL 5mm  
( .197in ) DIA  
1-HOLE  
DRILL 60.3mm  
( 2,3/ 8in ) DIA  
CO MPASS  
5
6
Se a Ta lk  
7
8
9
WARRANTY  
Terms and Conditions  
WORLDWIDE  
SERVICE CENTRES  
ST30  
COMPASS  
Operation and  
Installation  
10  
11  
12  
D1789-1  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
 
Contents  
Contents  
Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................................ 7  
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................... 9  
2.1 Compass Installation Options .......................................... 9  
2.1 Installing the Fluxgate Compass ..................................... 10  
2.2 Siting of the Display Head ............................................. 12  
2.3 Mounting the Display Head ............................................ 13  
2.4 Flush Mounting the Display Head .................................... 14  
2.5 Trunnion Mounting the Display Head ............................... 15  
2.6 Power supply (Stand-alone operation) .............................. 15  
2.7 Power supply & Data Transfer (SeaTalk system) ................ 16  
Chapter 3: Calibration ........................................................ 17  
3.1 About this Chapter ...................................................... 17  
3.2 User Calibration .......................................................... 17  
Manual Compass Linearisation ..................................... 17  
Heading Alignment ..................................................... 19  
Quitting Manual Linearisation & Heading Alignment ..... 19  
3.3 Linearisation & Heading Alignment when used  
with a SportPilot ............................................................... 20  
3. 4 Extended Calibration ................................................... 20  
Calibration ON/OFF .................................................... 21  
Boat Show Mode ....................................................... 22  
Heading Display Damping ............................................ 22  
Off-Course Bargraph Damping ...................................... 23  
Quitting Extended Calibration .............................................. 23  
Quitting without Saving ......................................... 23  
Quitting and Saving .............................................. 23  
3.4 Master and Repeater Modes ......................................... 23  
3.5 Software Version ........................................................ 24  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
Chapter 4: Operation ......................................................... 25  
4.1 General ..................................................................... 25  
4.2 Heading Mode ............................................................ 25  
4.3 Lock Mode ................................................................ 26  
Reciprocal Locked Heading ......................................... 26  
Adjusting the Locked Heading ...................................... 27  
Lock Mode Heading Error ............................................ 27  
4.3 Average Heading ........................................................ 28  
Resetting the Average Heading ..................................... 28  
4.4 LCD Illumination .......................................................... 29  
4.5 No Data .................................................................... 29  
Chapter 5: Fault Isolation & Maintenance .............................. 31  
5.1 Fault Isolation ............................................................. 31  
5.2 Maintenance .............................................................. 32  
Chapter 6: Specification ..................................................... 33  
 
Chapter 1: Introduction  
7
Chapter 1: Introduction  
Congratulations on the purchase of your Autohelm ST30 Compass.  
The compass displays heading information directly from the fluxgate  
compass or, if the unit is used as a repeater, via the SeaTalk bus using  
data taken from another compass instrument or autopilot.  
The compass can also be used as a steering indicator to maintain a  
given course. Any helmsmans error, to port or starboard, is indicated by  
a bargraph at the bottom of the display. This mode is known as “Lock”  
mode.  
LO CK  
V
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
V
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
D1790-1  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
8
Important Information  
All Autohelm equipment and accessories are designed to the highest standard  
for use in the leisure marine environment.  
Their design and manufacture conforms to the latest Electromagnetic  
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but good installation is required to ensure that  
performance is not compromised. Although every effort has been taken to  
ensure that they will perform under all conditions, it is important to understand  
what factors could affect the operation of the product. To avoid the risk of  
EMC problems, all Autohelm equipment and cables connected to it should be;  
At least 1m (3 feet) 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 2m (7ft).  
At least 20m (66 feet) from large vessels equipped with radar.  
More than 2m (7 feet) from the direct path of a radar beam.  
The following points should also be noted;  
Genuine Autohelm cables should be used at all times. Cutting and rejoining  
these cables can compromise EMC performance and so should be  
avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual.  
Autohelm equipment should be serviced only by authorised Autohelm  
service engineers. They will ensure that service procedures and replace-  
ment parts used will not affect EMC performance. There are no user  
serviceable parts in any Autohelm product.  
Voltage drops below 10v in the power supply to our products can cause  
the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment but will cause  
the loss of some information and can change the operating mode. This  
most frequently happens during engine starting, and so to reduce the risk  
of this occurring, it is recommended that the equipment is supplied from a  
different battery than the one used for engine start.  
Some products generate high voltages, and so never handle the cables/  
connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment.  
Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not  
affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc.  
In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from  
being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the  
equipment but can lead to it resetting, or momentarily result in faulty  
operation.  
Please keep these notes for future reference.  
 
Chapter 2: Installation  
9
Chapter 2: Installation  
This chapter covers installation of the fluxgate compass and the display  
head. Please read these instructions thoroughly before you attempt to  
install the display head and fluxgate compass.  
2.1 Compass Installation Options  
The ST30 Compass can be used in one of the following ways:  
as a stand alone system comprising of display head and fluxgate  
compass with an independent power supply. Heading data is sent  
directly to the compass display head.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
N
2
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
1
D1804-1  
Stand alone compass system: 1 Master compass instrument 2 Power cable  
as a repeater head for a master compass instrument. Power and data  
is received via SeaTalk.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
N
N
LO CK  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
CO MPASS  
2
3
4
1
D1805-1  
Master with repeater instrument: 1 Master instrument 2 SeaTalk daisy-chain cable  
3 Repeater instrument 4 Power cable or SeaTalk cable  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
10  
as a repeater for an autopilot compass. Power and data is received  
via SeaTalk.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
N
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
1
2
3
4
D1806-1  
ST30 Compass & autopilot: 1 SeaTalk cable 2 Repeater instrument 3 SeaTalk cable  
4 SeaTalk autopilot  
Important note...  
When the ST30 Compass is used with a SportPilot the fluxgate compass  
must be connected to the SportPilot and not the display head.  
2.1 Installing the Fluxgate Compass  
76mm (3in)  
76mm (3in)  
D729-2  
The fluxgate compass should, ideally, be sited on a forward facing  
bulkhead with the Autohelm logo facing forwards. The compass should  
also be as close to the pitch and roll centre of the vessel as possible and  
sited (at least 0.8m) away from iron masses that cause deviation.  
 
Chapter 2: Installation  
11  
0.3L to 0.5L  
L
0.3L to 0.5L  
L
D194-1  
1. With a hand bearing compass fixed to the proposed bulkhead, turn  
your vessel through 360° and check that the difference between the  
hand bearing compass and the ships compass does not exceed 10°  
on any heading. If difference does exceed 10° you will have to select a  
new location.  
2. Once you have selected a suitable location, attach the fluxgate  
compass to the bulkhead using the four self-tapping screws provided.  
3. Make sure that the fluxgate compass is correctly orientated. That is,  
the arrow and the word UP embossed into the compass flange is  
pointing skywards and the top of the flange is level - the fluxgate  
compass will not operate if it is installed incorrectly.  
Vertical  
D193-1  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
12  
3. Run the cable back to the display head, fixing the cable at regular  
intervals with cable clamps/ties.  
4. Crimp the spade connectors to the five wires from the  
compass cable.  
2.2 Siting of the Display Head  
42mm (1.65in)  
24mm (1.0in)  
110mm (4.33in)  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
D1788-1  
The ST30 Compass should be installed above or below deck where it is:  
easily read by the helmsman (normally viewed at eye level)  
protected from physical damage  
at least 230mm (9in) from the ships compass  
at least 500mm (20in) from radio receiving equipment  
accessible from behind for ease of installation and cable running  
Notes...  
To prevent the build-up of moisture, the display head breathes through the  
back cover. The display head must, therefore, be mounted where the  
back cover is protected from direct contact with water.  
The rear case is fitted with a foam gasket to form a water-tight seal  
between the display head and the installation bulkhead. Under no circum-  
stances must silicone sealants be applied to this gasket.  
 
Chapter 2: Installation  
13  
2.3 Mounting the Display Head  
6
5
4
3
2
1
D682a  
1 Display head 2 Sealing gasket 3 Fixing studs 4 SeaTalk or power cable  
5 Fluxgate compass cable 6 Thumb nuts  
1. Make sure the bulkhead to which the display head (1) is to be mounted  
is smooth, flat, and clean.  
2. Use the fitting template (supplied) to mark the centres for the two  
fixing studs and the display head cable boss.  
Please note...  
To allow for the fitting of protective covers, adjacent instruments  
must have a 6mm (1/4in) gap between them (116mm centre to  
centre min.).  
3. Drill two 5mm (0.2in) diameter holes for the fixing studs (2).  
4. Using a 60mm (2.375in) diameter cutter, drill a location hole for the  
instrument connector boss.  
5. Plug the moulded end of the power cable in to one of the SeaTalk  
terminals.  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
14  
6. Connect the fluxgate compass cables, colour for colour, to the  
display head (1) compass terminals (the black core goes to the grey  
terminal).  
+
+
SEATALK  
+
+
1
2
3
4
5
D1807-1  
Fluxgate compass to display head connections: 1 Red cable 2 Black cable 3 Blue  
4 Green 5 Yellow  
7. Attach the display head to the bulkhead using the fixing studs (2) and  
thumb nuts (3).  
2.4 Flush Mounting the Display Head  
The ST30 Compass display head can be flush mounted to provide a low  
profile” installation. Full installation procedures are supplied with the flush  
mounting kit (part number D217).  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
D1792-1  
 
Chapter 2: Installation  
15  
2.5 Trunnion Mounting the Display Head  
The display head may also be trunnion mounted using the custom  
Autohelm mounting kit (part number D219).  
D1793-1  
Note...  
Because the ST30 Compass breathes around the integral connector pins,  
trunnion mounted instruments must be sited in areas protected from the  
weather and direct contact with water.  
2.6 Power supply (Stand-alone operation)  
Caution: The ST30 Compass is for use with 12V supplies only.  
For stand-alone operation, use the supplied 1m power cable supplied.  
1. Plug the moulded end of the power cable into to one of the 'SeaTalk'  
connections in the rear of the display head. Run the free end back to  
the vessels distribution panel.  
2. Cut the cable to length and connect the red wire to 12V and the  
screen to 0V. Protect the circuit with a 5A fuse/circuit breaker.  
+
+
SEATALK  
+
+
5A  
+
Red  
12v Supply  
Screen  
D1791-1  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
16  
2.7 Power supply & Data Transfer (SeaTalk system)  
When the ST30 Compass is part of a SeaTalk system, power and data is  
transmitted via the daisy-chain cable or one of the Standard Autohelm  
SeaTalk Extension or Interface Cables.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
N
N
LO CK  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
CO MPASS  
+
12v Supply  
SeaTalk cable  
D1808-1  
 
Chapter 3: Calibration  
17  
Chapter 3: Calibration  
3.1 About this Chapter  
Before the ST30 Compass system can be used as a navigational aid, the  
fluxgate compass MUST be linearised to compensate for deviation and the  
displayed heading MUST be aligned to a known transit bearing.  
Other calibration features allow you to adjust the speed at which the  
heading and heading error displays are updated.  
3.2 User Calibration  
User calibration contains features to perform compass linearisation and  
heading alignment.  
Manual Compass Linearisation  
For first-time installation, the fluxgate compass must be manually  
linearised to compensate for deviation.  
1. Press  
and LOCK together for 2 seconds to open the initial  
calibration menu.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
Ca l  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
18  
2. Press LOCK to advance to the manual linearisation display. The  
magnetic North indicators rotate to indicate that you are in  
linearisation mode.  
LO CK  
N
N
N
N
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
N
N
N
N
Ca l  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
3. With a boat speed around 2 knots, start turning your vessel in a  
very slow circle.  
D919-1  
Please note...  
If you turn your vessel too quickly the display changes to read SLO and the  
buzzer sounds.  
4. Keeping turning your vessel until the display begins to alternate  
between the heading and deviation displays and the magnetic North  
indicators stop rotating.  
LO CK  
N
N
N
N
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
N
N
N
N
Ca l  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
 
Chapter 3: Calibration  
19  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
Ca l  
De v  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
Please note...  
If the deviation exceeds 10° the fluxgate compass should be resited.  
Heading Alignment  
Once the compass has been successfully linearised, you must match the  
displayed heading to a known transit bearing.  
1. From the compass deviation display, simply press  
advance to heading alignment.  
or to  
2. Press the  
or key to adjust the displayed heading to match the  
known transit bearing.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
Ca l O ffse t  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
Quitting Manual Linearisation and Heading Alignment  
To quit manual linearisation and/or heading alignment and return to normal  
compass operation, simply press  
and LOCK for 2 seconds.  
Quitting without storing changes!  
You can quit Manual Linearisation and Heading Alignment without storing  
any adjustments by simply pressing  
.
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
20  
3.3 Linearisation and Heading Alignment when  
used with a SportPilot  
Because the Autohelm SportPilot does not have a digital read-out, the  
ST30 Compass can be used to repeat heading information received from  
SportPilot fluxgate compass.  
To display accurate heading information, the SportPilot fluxgate compass  
must be linearised and then aligned to a known transit bearing as de-  
scribed in section 3.2.  
Please note...  
When the ST30 Compass is used with a SportPilot system, the SportPilot  
must have a fluxgate compass connected to it.  
3. 4 Extended Calibration  
Extended calibration contains features to:  
• restrict access to the user calibration menu  
• start the dealer demonstration programme  
• adjust the heading display damping  
• adjust the off-course bargraph damping  
1. At the heading or locked heading display, press and hold and  
LOCK for 15 seconds. After 15 seconds the compass display  
displays “CAL”.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
Ca l  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
 
Chapter 3: Calibration  
21  
2. Press  
and momentarily to enter extended calibration.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
Ca l  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
Calibration ON/ OFF  
This feature is used to restrict access to the user calibration menu  
to prevent accidental adjustment of the linearisation and heading align-  
ment features.  
Calibration is toggled on and off by pressing the  
or key.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
Ca l  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
Ca l  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
Press LOCK to advance to Boat Show” mode or exit extended calibration  
as described on page 23.  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
22  
Boat Show Mode  
This is a programme that simulates heading information for dealer  
demonstration purposes.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
Ca l  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
Boat show mode is toggled on (S1) and off (S0) using the  
or key.  
Press LOCK to advance to Heading Display Damping” or exit extended  
calibration as described on page 23.  
Heading Display Damping  
The heading displayed by the ST30 Compass is the average reading taken  
from the fluxgate compass. Damping controls the number of readings  
used in each averaging calculation. The higher the value displayed at the  
damping display the slower the screen update of heading information.  
The default value is d4 which can, if so required, be adjusted using the  
or key.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
Ca l  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
Press LOCK to advance to “ Off-Course Bargraph Damping” or exit  
extended calibration as described on page 23.  
 
Chapter 3: Calibration  
23  
Off-Course Bargraph Damping  
This feature controls the rate at which the off-course bargraph is updated.  
The factory default setting is 4 which can, if so required, be adjusted using  
the  
or key. The higher the value displayed the slower the screen  
update of the bargraph.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
Ca l  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
Press LOCK to advance to “ Calibration ON/OFF” or exit extended  
calibration as described below.  
Quitting Extended Calibration  
You can quit extended calibration and return to normal operation in one of  
two ways:  
Quitting without Saving  
To quit extended calibration without saving, simply press  
momentarily.  
Quitting and Saving  
To quit extended calibration and save any changes made to the extended  
calibration features, simply press and hold and LOCK together for 2  
seconds.  
3.4 Master and Repeater Modes  
As described in the installation chapter, the ST30 Compass can be used  
as a master or repeater instrument. The selection of these modes is  
performed automatically with no input required from the user.  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
24  
3.5 Software Version  
During the key sequence to advance to extended calibration, the software  
version is displayed. This can also be accessed by pressing  
for 4 seconds.  
and LOCK  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
The compass will return to normal operation after 8 seconds.  
 
Chapter 4: Operation  
25  
Chapter 4: Operation  
4.1 General  
This chapter describes the operational features of the ST30 Compass  
using sample displays and text references.  
Points to remember...  
All key presses are confirmed by a single beep. This audible confirmation  
cannot be turned off.  
The ST30 Compass cannot receive or transmit NMEA data directly.  
If linearisation has not been carried out, the small CAL legend flashes for 1  
minute every time the ST30 Compass is powered up. The accuracy of the  
heading display cannot be guaranteed until linearisation has been  
completed.  
4.2 Heading Mode  
This is the default mode of operation and is always displayed in degrees  
magnetic. North, relative to your compass heading, is displayed as a  
graphic to the left of the heading.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
N
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
26  
4.3 Lock Mode  
This mode allows you to lock onto a heading and then steer your vessel  
using the off-course bargraph to maintain the locked heading, which is  
stored as the datum as soon as you engage lock mode.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
N
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
The off-course bargraph consists of 5 port and 5 starboard segments plus  
the arrow head, which indicates a course error of 2°. The 5 segments  
indicate course errors of 4°, 7°, 11°, 16°, and 22°.  
Auto Lock  
If AUTO is engaged from an Autohelm autopilot, the pilot will override the  
ST30 compass locked heading. The small “AUTO” legend is displayed  
during this mode to indicate that AUTOLOCK has been engaged.  
Reciprocal Locked Heading  
If your course error exceeds +/-- 110° the compass automatically selects  
the reciprocal locked heading.  
Please note...  
If the ST30 Compass is being used with an autopilot, the reciprocal  
heading feature is disabled.  
 
Chapter 4: Operation  
27  
Adjusting the Locked Heading  
The locked heading can be adjusted at any time by simply pressing the  
and key to increase or decrease the displayed heading.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
N
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
N
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
Lock Mode Heading Error  
When you exit lock mode, the average heading error during lock mode  
operation is displayed for 8 seconds.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
28  
4.3 Average Heading  
The compass continuously calculates the average course steered. This is  
independent of whether the compass is in Lock mode.  
To display the average course, simply press  
momentarily.  
and together  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
N
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
The average course is displayed for 8 seconds at which time the display  
reverts to the lock display.  
Resetting the Average Heading  
With the average heading displayed, simply press and hold  
and  
together for 3 full seconds to reset the average (the compass beeps  
once to indicate that the average heading is being reset).  
Please note...  
After 24 hours of continuous operation, the compass will stop calculating  
the average heading and the display will flash.  
 
Chapter 4: Operation  
29  
4.4 LCD Illumination  
The ST30 Compass has four illumination settings: high (L3), medium (L2),  
low (L1), and off (L0). The LCD is illuminated by simply pressing the  
key. This key is also used to cycle the illumination settings.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
If the ST30 Compass is on the SeaTalk bus, the illumination can be  
adjusted from any instrument. Likewise if the illumination is adjusted from  
the compass the illumination of all the instruments on the bus will be  
altered.  
Please Note...  
The compass returns to normal operation 8 seconds after the last  
key press  
4.5 No Data  
If the compass fails to receive compass information, or if the transducer is  
not connected when the compass is the sole compass unit on the bus, the  
display will consist of just dashes.  
LO CK  
HEADIN G  
AVERAGE  
LO CK  
CO MPASS  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
30  
 
Chapter 5: Fault Isolation & Maintenance  
31  
Chapter 5: Fault Isolation & Maintenance  
5.1 Fault Isolation  
In the unlikely event that a fault occurs with your ST30 Compass, the  
following table should help you identify the most likely cause and provides  
the action required to correct a fault.  
Fault  
Cause  
Action  
Compass display is  
blank.  
No power supply  
Check the cables are  
plugged in and are  
secure.  
Check the fuse/ circuit  
breaker.  
Displayed heading is  
different from the  
ships compass.  
Deviation present.  
Carry out the compass  
linearisation  
procedure.  
Ships compass is  
incorrect.  
If your boat has dual  
steering compass  
stations, make sure  
that both compasses  
are displaying the  
same heading. If they  
are not you should  
swing the ships  
compass.  
The ST30 Compass  
has not been aligned  
to a known transit  
bearing.  
Perform the heading  
alignment procedure  
described in the  
calibration chapter.  
No exchange of  
heading information  
between SeaTalk  
instruments.  
SeaTalk cabling  
problem.  
Make sure that the  
SeaTalk cables are  
plugged in correctly.  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
32  
5.2 Maintenance  
Certain atmospheric conditions may cause condensation to form on the  
display head window. This will not harm the instrument and can be easily  
cleared by switching the lights on to level 3 (L3).  
Chemical and abrasive materials must not be used to clean the compass  
instrument; if it is dirty, clean it with a soft, damp cloth.  
Examine all cables for chafing or damage to the outer shield and, where  
necessary, replace with genuine Autohelm cables and resecure.  
Important note...  
Only genuine Autohelm cables and spare parts must be used.  
CAUTION:  
Cables that cannot be replaced by simply plugging them into the  
appropriate equipment must be replaced by authorised Auto-  
helm service engineers.  
 
Chapter 6: Specification  
33  
Chapter 6: Specification  
Dimensions:  
110w x 88h x 42d mm  
(4.3w x 3.4h x 1.6d in)  
Power supply:  
10 to 16.5V (12V nominal)  
Current consumption:  
45ma (normal) 90ma (Illumination on)  
Operating temperature range: 0 to 70°C  
Illumination:  
3 selectable levels  
Repeater capability:  
Software programmable  
 
ST30 Compass Installation and Operation Handbook  
34  
 
Raytheon Marine Europe, Anchorage Park, Portsmouth  
P03 5TD, England  
Telephone (01705) 693611. Fax (01705) 694642  
 
Raytheon Marine Europe, Anchorage Park, Portsmouth  
P03 5TD, England  
Telephone (01705) 693611. Fax (01705) 694642  
 

QSC Audio Speaker AF3082 L User Guide
Radio Shack Answering Machine 43 3803 User Guide
Radio Shack Marine Instruments 21 533 User Guide
RCA Cordless Telephone 27935 User Guide
Roland Electronic Keyboard HP 237R User Guide
Rosewill Mouse RM 8500 User Guide
RuggedCom Switch RSG2100P User Guide
Samsung Flat Panel Television HPN5039 User Guide
Sanyo Portable Stereo System MCD Z22L User Guide
Schumacher Battery Charger 1562A User Guide