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Introduction, Data inputs, Seatalk – Raymarine ST60 User Manual

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Preface

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Raymarine product. We are sure your ST60 instrument
will give you many years of trouble-free operation.

This handbook describes how to install and use the Raymarine ST60 Rudder Angle
Indicator instrument. This instrument gives a continuously updated (real time)
display of your vessel’s rudder angle.

The ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator instrument is constructed in a rugged weather
proofed case. It provides a sensitive and stable analog display, to deliver accurate
information under even the most demanding conditions.

Data inputs

The instrument can be used either as a stand-alone unit, or as part of an
integrated SeaTalk instrumentation system.

SeaTalk

When connected to SeaTalk, the ST60 Rudder Angle Indicator can operate as a
repeater to any Raymarine SeaTalk autopilot, or provide rudder position
information to another rudder angle instrument.

SeaTalk enables a number of compatible instruments to be interconnected and
operate as a single, integrated navigational system.

Power and data in a SeaTalk system are fed via a single cable, so that instruments
be connected by plugging them into the network. SeaTalk is flexible enough to
adapt to any number of compatible instruments without requiring a central

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