Raymarine ST60 Wind stopped working!!

[geoleo]

The pointer on the display stopped moving and points down --the windspeed function on display still is working. I checked and cleaned the seatalk cable plugs in back of display. What to do next?? Help! (thanks)..

[jefndeb]

See this document for instructions

[geoleo]

Originally Posted by jefndeb

See this document for instructions

Thanks! I will do it.

[jamhass]

Frequently, there is a splice or connection in the masthead cable at or near the bottom of the mast. Don't forget to check those connections.

Also, I find I have to do a factory reset somewhat frequently on my unit.

[Ardbeg]

Did you think of spider webs. Happened to me a few times. What is more often the case, I lose my true speed but have apparent speed. If not spiders it is always a connection in my case.

[KadeyKrogen38]

Good luck getting your instrument to work. I recently sent mine in for repair and was told that Raymarine no longer supports these units.

I complained about planned obsolescence, and was promptly told that I had enjoyed 12 years of use. So much for sympathy or support from Raymarine.

[Over Budget]

Using binoculars, check the mast head unit for any possible damage or matter that may be fouling the directional vane. Once I discovered an osprey had been using my mast head as his lunch counter and part of the unit was broken. Another time something had been caught in the unit preventing the vane from rotating.

[mnh]

Same thing happened to me after about 10 years. After checking everything, i had to order a new Wind Vane from Raymarine. "Screw off/Screw" on thing at the mast truck. Required a 10 min trip up the mast. Works fine now. I sent the old one in to Raymarine, and they "repaired"it for $250, which I now use as a spare...mnh

[FlyTheCoop]

Happened to me too. Wind vane came off in high winds. Replaced it and all good now.

[contrail]

Originally Posted by ardbeg

Did you think of spider webs. Happened to me a few times. What is more often the case, I lose my true speed but have apparent speed. If not spiders it is always a connection in my case.

If you lose your true wind speed and direction, you may have lost connection with whatever is giving you boat speed. When boat speed registers zero, apparent wind and true wind will be the same.

[NirvanaBob]

Ours did the same and when i looked up to the instrument atop the mast, the portion of the vane that points into the wind was gone. The anemometer cups still spun, thus giving wind speed. You can purchase replacement ST-60 instrument parts (vane) from Defender for about $50.00. Cheers

[JasonS]

The electronics in the wind vane go bad. We had two go bad (our original plus one that was only a bit over 2 years old). Raymarine offers a FIXED repair price that includes return shipping at $155 each. Just go on the Raymarine website for info. I'm going up our mast when it cools down a bit tonight to reinstall! Good luck!

[FionaJC]

Originally Posted by geoleo

The pointer on the display stopped moving and points down --the windspeed function on display still is working. I checked and cleaned the seatalk cable plugs in back of display. What to do next?? Help! (thanks)..

We had a similar problem with a unit from NASA Marine instruments. We removed the head sealed the cables and brought it home. We found the inside was corroded. I cleaned up the PCB and found that a Tantalum capacitor was corroded. I replaced this. I then found that a hall effect device was faulty so after a lot of hunting we found the replacement. Fitted it and checked the pulses, all was well so the head was re-fitted and has been performing admirably. The cost of the parts was about £2. Cheaoer than a new head and a faster repair than re-running cables.

No everyone will be able to do this as I am told that I am unusual - a female electronics engineer. You may be able to take it to a local electronics repair shop to save money.

[geoleo]

OK I tested it per Raymarine Test Spec. Green pin was only 1 volt other pins within specs. What now?

[KapaRico]

Originally Posted by FionaJC

We had a similar problem with a unit from NASA Marine instruments. We removed the head sealed the cables and brought it home. We found the inside was corroded. I cleaned up the PCB and found that a Tantalum capacitor was corroded. I replaced this. I then found that a hall effect device was faulty so after a lot of hunting we found the replacement. Fitted it and checked the pulses, all was well so the head was re-fitted and has been performing admirably. The cost of the parts was about £2. Cheaoer than a new head and a faster repair than re-running cables.

No everyone will be able to do this as I am told that I am unusual - a female electronics engineer. You may be able to take it to a local electronics repair shop to save money.

Hi Fiona, I would be very interested to hear how you troubleshoot this and if you could give me any pointers please. My head unit works for wind angle but not for windspeed. I replaced the PCB and it now works but I'd like to repair the faulty one. did you replace the TCPT 1300? how to test it please?