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AutoBuddy SeaTalk Connections

Below are the connection methods for several of the Autohelm, Raymarine and Simrad / Robertson autopilot systems that AutoBuddy Supports.​

Just follow the directions and you're ready to start sailing!

P70, ACU and Evolution Series

Simply plugs into the back of the P70 display (control head) with an included white spur cable.

Smart Pilot SPX-5, 10, 20, 30 etc

AutoBuddy ST (SeaTalk) version connects directly to the SPX line of course computers.  Just connect the AutoBuddy receiver binding posts as follows using plain wire, or use a SeaTalk cable and cut one end off to connect to the SPX SeaTalk connection.​

Smart Pilot SPX-5
ST7000

 

ST7000

The Autohelm ST7000 uses the round SeaTalk connector.  You'll find a male and a female SeaTalk connector on the back of the ST7000 control head.  Just plug one into the connector on AutoBuddy.  If you have other instruments chained, such as Autohelm ST50 instruments, and that is where the free connector is, plug AutoBuddy into any of the other instruments with the round connector.  It doesn't matter which instrument in the SeaTalk chain you plug into.

AutoBuddy SeaTalk Connections
AB ST connectors labeled.jpg

Plug the ST7000 or any other round connector into the AutoBuddy Round SeaTalk connector.

ST4000

This is not the same as the ST4000+.  The ST4000 does not use a SeaTalk cable.  The best way to connect it is to use 1/8" automotive spade connectors (6 are supplied) and connect the 3 SeaTalk connectors from the back of the control head as shown below to either the binding posts or onto the connectors in the Rectangular SeaTalk Connector on AutoBuddy.  Make sure you match the colours Red, Yellow and Grey.

ST4000
ST4000
autohelm lever
autohelm parts

ST4000+

This is not the same as the ST4000.  The ST4000+ uses a rectangular SeaTalk cable connector.  Simply chain the SeaTalk connections from one instrument to the next, using any spare rectangular SeaTalk connection plug to plug AutoBuddy into.  If you don't have a SeaTalk cable, you can use the 6 supplied 1/8" automotive spade connectors to connect to the Rectangular SeaTalk connectors or binding posts, making sure to match the colours (black binding post is for grey SeaTalk connector).

ST4000+
ST4000+
AB ST connectors labeled.jpg

Simrad / Robertson J300X

Simply connect the 5 colour coded wires from the cable coming out of the AutoBuddy receiver unit to the indicated screw terminals on the J300X autopilot computer.

Simrad / Robertson J300X
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