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1. Introduction
The ST7000 system section of this manual contains full system operating instructions
and service procedures for the installed autopilot. Further indepth diagnostics are
available for each module in the relevant product sections.
2. System Description
The ST7000 is a modular autopilot system that can be built up to match the individual
requirements of all vessels. A range of high efficiency Rotary, Linear,
Inboard/Outboard and Hydraulic drive units are available to match all types of
steering systems.
The ST7000 is SeaTalk compatible providing full data sharing with the Autohelm
range of SeaTalk Instruments.
Early systems (pre March 90) were supplied with Z060, Z105 Rudder Reference and
Fluxgate transducers. Later systems use the Z131 and Z130 transducers.
The ST7000 course computer can be used with all Seatalk compatible control units
and will operate all of the following drive units:
Z039 Linear Drive Type 1
Z037 Rotary Drive Type 1
Z041 Hydraulic Pump Type 1
Z081 Hydraulic Pump Type 0
Z088 I/O Sterndrive
Z029 Linear Drive Type 2 (1 2v)
Z058 Linear Drive Type 2 (12v) Short Stroke
Z032 Linear Drive Type 2 (24v)
Z059 Linear Drive Type 2 (24v) Short Stroke
Z028 Rotary Drive Type 2 (12v)
Z031 Rotary Drive Type 2 (24v)
Z030 Hydraulic Pump Type 2 (1 2v)
Z033 Hydraulic Pump Type 2 (24v)
Z064 Type CR 3L/min (1 2v) via Z085 Interface Box
Z065 Type CR 3L/min (24v) via Z085 Interface Box
Z066 Type CR 4.5L/min (12v) via Z085 Interface Box
Z067 Type CR 4.5L/min (24v) via Z085 Interface Box