Raymarine St290 User guide

ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook

Section 1: An Introduction to ST290

Contents

1.1 System overview ................................................................... 1-1-2

System buses .......................................................................... 1-1-3

Digital instruments ................................................................ 1-1-3

Analog instruments ................................................................ 1-1-3

Data Processing Unit ............................................................. 1-1-4

Connectors ....................................................................... 1-1-4

System data inputs ................................................................. 1-1-4

Get-you-home mode .............................................................. 1-1-4

Remote operation ................................................................... 1-1-5

Autopilot control .................................................................... 1-1-5

Backlighting .......................................................................... 1-1-5

Contrast .................................................................................. 1-1-5

Alarms ................................................................................... 1-1-5

Operating profiles .................................................................. 1-1-6

Using instrument buttons ....................................................... 1-1-7

1.2 Setup requirement .................................................................. 1-1-7

Transducer calibration ........................................................... 1-1-7

Autopilot setup ...................................................................... 1-1-7

Using with RayTech .............................................................. 1-1-7

1.3 System upgrades .................................................................... 1-1-8

1.4 Specifications ........................................................................ 1-1-9

System: ............................................................................ 1-1-9

Digital instruments: ......................................................... 1-1-9

Analog instruments .......................................................... 1-1-9

Data Processing Unit ......................................................1-1-11

Transducer Pods ..............................................................1-1-11

Approvals ........................................................................1-1-11

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ST290 Instrument System Owner’s Handbook

An Introduction to ST290

The Raymarine ST290 system is a comprehensive and versatile

instrument system, intended to facilitate the operation of both sail and

power vessels. Data is provided by a range of transducers and displayed

on digital and analog instruments. Control and interfacing for the entire

system is provided by a Data Processing Unit (DPU).

Figure 1-1: ST290 Instruments & keypads

WARNING:

We supply this product calibrated to default settings. To ensure

optimum performance on your boat, this product MUST be

calibrated before use. Do NOT use the product until it has been

calibrated using the instructions supplied.

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1.1 System overview

A typical ST290 system, showing the relationship of the major system

components is shown in the following illustration.

The ST290 system uses a range of instrument and transducer types to

provide a comprehensive range of information, including speed, depth,

wind and compass data. For a full description of the available data, refer

to Section 2,Using DigitalInstruments.

Remote

Keypad

Compass

Instrument Wind

Instrument Close Hauled

Wind Instrument Rudder Angle

Instrument

SeaTalk

MOB Keypad Data Display Graphic Display

USB

NMEA2000

NMEA0183

12 V Power supply

Data Processing Unit

Pilot

Keypad 2

Heading

information

Speed

Transducer Depth

Transducer

Speed Pod Depth Pod Wind Pod

5 A fuse

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The system components communicate with one another over Raymarine

SeaTalk and SeaTALK2buses.

Both digital and analog instrument types are available.

System buses

The ST290 products are connected via Raymarine SeaTalk and

SeaTALK2buses to form a single, integrated system. On each bus, the

ST290 products are linked by means of a single cable, which feeds both

power and data. Details of bus/product compatibility are given in

Section 6,Installation.

SeaTalk and SeaTALK2communicate with one another via the Data

Processing Unit.

Digital instruments

ST290 digital instruments can display a wide range of system data, on

both Graphic and Data Displays:

• Graphic Displays use dot-matrix screens.

• Data Displays use preformed, segmented characters.

Information on both digital instrument types is organized in ‘chapters’

and ‘pages’ to enable you to easily find the data you want.

Graphic Displays provide the most versatile way of presenting data, as

they can show dynamic graphs and other animated information, in

addition to the alphanumeric information available on both digital

instrument types. They are also used to calibrate the system transducers.

For a description of the functions and operation of the ST290 digital

instruments, refer to Section 2,Using Digital Instruments.

Analog instruments

Analog instruments are available to show:

•Wind

•CloseHauledWind

• Compass

• Rudder angle

For a description of the functions and operation of the ST290 analog

instruments, refer to Section 3,UsingAnalogInstruments.

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Data Processing Unit

The Data Processing Unit (DPU) performs all system calculations and

coordinates the overall operation of the ST290 system. The DPU also

provides:

•The interfaces between the various system components.

•The power input connections for the entire ST290 system.

•A means of interfacing with equipment from other manufacturers.

The DPU is splash proof but not waterproof, so must therefore be fitted

below decks. It has a removable clip-on cover to allow easy access to

terminals.

Connections

The DPU connects to the SeaTalk and SeaTALK2buses. It also enables

ST290 to communicate with external systems via the following

internationally-accepted protocols:

•NMEA0183.

•NMEA2000.

•Universal Serial Bus (USB).

A connector for an external alarm is also provided.

System data inputs

Basic speed, depth and wind data for the system are provided by

transducers. The data from each transducer is fed via a dedicated

interface Pod, to SeaTALK2.

Heading information is provided by a Raymarine Smart Heading

System.

Other system data is obtained from external systems, such as a

Raymarine autopilot or GPS, when available.

Get-you-home mode

In the unlikely event that a fault occurs with the DPU, the digital

instruments are able to independently decode the speed, depth and wind

information to provide emergency navigation information until the DPU

can be restored to full operation.

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Remote operation

The ST290 system can beoperated eitherfrom theindividual instruments

or from Remote Keypads.

Autopilot control

A Pilot Keypad enables you to control, setup and calibrate, compatible

Raymarine Autopilots (see Section 8,Autopilots), connected to the

ST290 system. Autopilot information can be displayed on any Graphic

Display.

Backlighting

At each instrument, you can set the system backlighting to one of three

preset lighting levels, or switch it off. In User Setup, you can set the

brightness of each level for each individual instrument.

Contrast

You can adjust the contrast of the digital instrument displays. This is a

particularly usefulfunction for theData Display, as it enables you to vary

the viewing angle of the display.

Alarms

The ST290 system alarm functions provide warnings when certain data

values occur, for example Shallow Water, Off Course, Waypoint

Arrival etc. For details of the available alarms, refer to Section 2,

Chapter 2and Section 2, Chapter 3.

When an alarm occurs, a beep sounds at each instrument and a flashing

bell symbol is displayed. For anchor alarms, an anchor symbol is also

displayed (see Figure 1-2 ).

TO SILENCE AN ALARM, PRESS ANY FRONT PANEL BUTTON.

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Figure 1-2: Alarm indications

If an alarm condition persists, (for example, if you remain in shallow

water after silencing a Shallow Water alarm) the alarm will sound again

after a short period.

You can disable or enable each alarm function, and you can set a

threshold level for each enabled alarm. Refer to Section 2, Chapters 2

and 3, for alarm setup instructions for Graphic and Data instruments,

respectively.

Operating profiles

An operating profile is a set of instrument chapters and pages which suit

a specific purpose.

Because of the high level of functionality provided by ST290, youcan set

an appropriate profile for each digital instrument, to suit your

requirement. For example, you may be interested in racing, in which case

you could create a profile containing data with particular relevance to

racing.

When the system is first switched on after installation, a select profile

screen is displayed at each instrument, to enable you tochoose theprofile

for the instrument. It is recommended that before you do this, you refer to

Section 2of this handbook, which gives more details onprofile types and

structures.

any alarm

anchor alarm

(not flashing) alarm setup screen

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Using instrument buttons

Instruments are controlled by means of front panel buttons. Throughout

this handbook, the following terminology is used to describe how to use

the buttons:

•‘Press’means to press a button until it clicks, then immediately

release it.

•‘Holddown’means to press and hold down a button for a finite time,

normally stated in the accompanying text.

1.2 Setup requirement

In order to ensure optimum performance on your vessel, your system

must be set up in accordance with the procedures in Section 7,System

Setup,before it is first used after installation.

Do NOT use your system until the setup procedures have been

satisfactorily completed.

Transducer calibration

WARNING:

It is imperative that transducer calibration is completed before the

system is used, to ensure safe navigation.

The transducer calibration procedures optimize the performance of the

transducers with the rest of the system, and so are a mandatory part of the

User Setup procedures. They must be completed in accordance with the

procedures in Section 7 of this handbook.

Autopilot setup

WARNING:

It is imperative that autopilot setup is completed beforethe autopilot

is used, to ensure safe navigation.

Your ST290 autopilot must be set up inaccordance with the procedures in

Section 8of this handbook.

Using with RayTech

You can connect a Personal Computer running Raymarine RayTech

software to your ST290 system and display RayTech information on

ST290 Graphic Displays.

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1.3 System upgrades

New features and functionality can be easily incorporated to the ST290

system, by loading the appropriate software upgrades, via the DPU.

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