Page 3 - - Alarms and Troubleshooting
User Guide i Contents1 - Getting Started System Components ............................................................. 2Changing the Controller batteries ........................................ 2The S100 Autopilot Controller .............................................. 3How do I power the syste...
Page 7 - The S100 Autopilot Controller
User Guide 3 The S100 Autopilot Controller PILOT Use to activate the autopilot. NAVIGATE STARBOARD Use in PILOT mode to power steer your boat. Press and hold for Smart Steer STANDBY (POWER ON) When off, press to power on the S100 Use to return to manual control of your boat when in PILOT mode.Press ...
Page 8 - How do I power the system on?; POWER ON; Operation modes; Fishing Mode; Using fishing patterns
4 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot How do I power the system on? POWER ON Ensure that the S1000 and GPS is powered on at the vessel’s breaker. On the controller, press and hold the STANDBY button. The handset will beep, the display will read STANDBY and you’re ready to go. When you first switch the S1000 o...
Page 9 - How do I activate the keylock?; Performance check
User Guide 5 GPS filtering For optimum performance, set GPS device filtering to OFF or WEAK (see your GPS device documentation for instructions on how to do this). If the GPS is a Raymarine device, this is done automatically. Both transmit and receive cabling should be connected. Note: Not all GPS d...
Page 11 - How do I use the autopilot?; Available modes
User Guide 7 How do I use the autopilot? Your S1000 can steer your boat according to one of its preset modes. The modes that are available depend on your boat type. Each of these are explained on the following pages.As your S1000 uses a Course-over-Ground (COG) reading from your GPS to determine the...
Page 12 - How do I automatically steer straight?; Quick Tip; AUTO
8 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot How do I automatically steer straight? 3 1 2 Quick Tip From any screen: 1. Steer your boat onto the desired heading. 2. Check that there are no obstructions. 3. Press the PILOT key to activate the autopilot. PILOT Activates autopilot in AUTO mode STANDBY Returns the boat ...
Page 13 - How do I follow a route from my GPS?; TRACK
User Guide 9 How do I follow a route from my GPS? TRACK activates autopilot in TRACK mode press repeatedly until you reach TRACK 3 1 2 Press when asked to accept new heading. MODE PILOT PILOT Press when asked to accept new heading. On arrival at each waypoint Your autopilot can follow a route that y...
Page 14 - How do I follow a circle pattern?; CIRCLE; PORT; STARBOARD
10 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot How do I follow a circle pattern? 3 1 2 Quick Tip CIRCLE When you select CIRCLE mode, your current position is marked as the center of the circle pattern. Your autopilot will now gently steer your boat into the circle of the selected size. From any screen: 1. Press MODE ...
Page 15 - ZIGZAG
User Guide 11 How do I follow a zig-zag pattern? 3 1 2 Quick Tip ZIGZAG From any screen: 1. Press MODE repeatedly until ZIGZAG is displayed. 2. Use the PORT and STARBOARD keys to change the size (S, M or L) if required 3. Press the PILOT key to activate the autopilot change pattern size (Sml, Med or...
Page 16 - How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern?; CLOVERLEAF
12 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot How do I follow a cloverleaf pattern? Quick Tip When you enter CLOVERLEAF mode, the autopilot will use your current position as the center point. The autopilot will then steer your boat through a series of starboard turns, repeatedly intersecting the start point. CLOVERL...
Page 17 - How do I dodge an obstacle?; SmartSteer
User Guide 13 How do I dodge an obstacle? 3 1 2 Quick Tip Using the PORT and STARBOARD keys when inAUTO mode allows you to power-steer your boat Even when the autopilot is activated, you are are still able to override it. If, for example, you encounter an obstacle, or you just wish to change directi...
Page 18 - Setting up
14 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot Setting up your S1000 System D7648-1 81245_4.book Page 14 Monday, April 30, 2007 6:03 PM
Page 19 - How do I change the pattern direction?; You can change the default autopilot pattern direction.; mode; PORT or; CLOCKWISE
User Guide 15 How do I change the pattern direction? 3 1 2 Quick Tip You can change the default autopilot pattern direction. 1. Press and hold STANDBY for 2 seconds to enter PILOT SETUP mode. 2. Press mode until the display reads PATTERN DIRECTION 3. Press the PORT or STARBOARD key to toggle between...
Page 20 - How do I change my boat type?; FISHING
16 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot How do I change my boat type? 3 1 2 Quick Tip press and hold Pilot Setup BOAT TYPE Normal mode MODE STANDBY STANDBY It is possible to change the boat type on the S100 handset. However, you should ensure that this setting is always set to Fishing Boat for use with the S10...
Page 21 - How do I adjust the autopilot settings?
User Guide 17 How do I adjust the autopilot settings? 3 1 2 press and hold Pilot Setup then: MODE MODE STANDBY PILOT STANDBY Use the Pilot Parameters screen to fine tune your autopilot. This section is recommended for experienced users only. 1. Press and hold STANDBY for 2 seconds to enter PILOT SET...
Page 22 - Gain is correct; Gain is too high; Gain is too low
18 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot What is Rudder Gain? Quick Tip Boats can vary widely in their response to helm, and by adjusting the rudder gain you can change the S1000's steering characteristics. Rudder gain is a measure of how much helm the S1000 applies to correct course errors – higher settings me...
Page 23 - What is Counter Rudder?; Counter Rudder is correct; Counter Rudder is too high; Counter Rudder is too low
User Guide 19 What is Counter Rudder? Quick Tip You will find it easier to recognize the steeringresponse in calm sea conditions Counter rudder is the amount of rudder your S1000 applies to try to prevent the boat from veering off course. Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being ap...
Page 24 - level 1; level 9; lowest
20 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot What is Response? This sets the S1000 response level setting. The response level controls the relationship between course keeping accuracy and the amount of helm/drive activity. Range is from 1 to 9. level 1 minimizes the amount of pilot activity. This conserves power, b...
Page 29 - Fault finding
User Guide 25 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. If a fault occurs with your S1000, use the fault finding tables in this section to help id...
Page 30 - Safety alarm; OR; Frequently-asked questions; Q. Will my autopilot work at very slow speeds?
26 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot Safety alarm When activated, the Safety alarm will sound 3 times at 1 second intervals. This occurs when the autopilot is in control of your boat and: • the S1000 loses contact with all of its controllers (including wired controllers), OR • the S1000 loses GPS signal. In...
Page 31 - Q. What should I do when the safety alarm sounds?; General maintenance; Routine checks
User Guide 27 Q. What should I do when the safety alarm sounds? The safety alarm will sound when the pilot switches to STANDBY as a safety precaution.You MUST take the helm. The safety alarm will sound when the pilot is in control of your boat, and: • the S1000 loses contact with all of its connecte...
Page 32 - Dealer Maintenance Procedures
28 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot Dealer Maintenance Procedures This section includes procedures that have a significant impact on autopilot operation and can affect your boat’s safety. You will not need to follow these procedures in normal operation. We therefore recommend that these are only performed ...
Page 33 - REGISTER
User Guide 29 To Register a handset In the DEALER menu, at REGISTRATION, press PILOT . If the S100 is not registered, the display will read NOT REGISTERED. Press > to start the registration process, you can press < at any time to stop the search. When the S1000 is found by the SmartController ...
Page 34 - Product support
30 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot 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 ...
Page 37 - Safety Notices; Product installation; Press; Power Off; Twist
User Guide 33 Safety Notices In-line power switch Should you need to power off the autopilot quickly, use the in-line power switch. Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor...
Page 39 - General Care and Safety
User Guide 35 errors under some circumstances and the autopilot will not be able to detect these errors. General Care and Safety Do not leave the controller in places where the temperature could exceed 60ºC (140ºF). Do not attempt to dismantle the S1000, the controller or any of its accessories. Swi...
Page 40 - Intended Use
36 Raymarine S1000 Autopilot interference and (2) these devices must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved in writing by Raymarine could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the...
Page 41 - EMC Guidelines; Connections to other equipment; Handbook Information
User Guide 37 The original Declaration of Conformity certificate may be viewed on the relevant product page at www.raymarine.com EMC Guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufac...
