B&G h1000 pilot User Manual

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  • Page 1

    H1000 pilot introduction www.Bandgservice.Co.Uk page 1 overview congratulations on your purchase of the h1000 pilot from b&g. The h1000 pilot is the latest in autopilots from b&g and represents b&g’s commitment to providing our customers with the finest marine navigation systems. The h1000 pilot is ...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction h1000 pilot page 2 certification warnings & precautions: warning: warning: warning: warning: do not use an alcohol based cleaner on this display. Do not use an alcohol based cleaner on this display. Do not use an alcohol based cleaner on this display. Do not use an alcohol based cleaner...

  • Page 3: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot contents page 3 contents overview overview overview overview 1 1 1 1 features features features features 1 1 1 1 certification certification certification certification 2 2 2 2 trademarks trademarks trademarks trademarks 2 2 2 2 contents contents contents contents 3 3 3 3 controls contro...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Contents h1000 pilot page 4 contents man overboard (mob) mode man overboard (mob) mode man overboard (mob) mode man overboard (mob) mode 22 22 22 22 man overboard key 22 power boats 22 sail boats 22 mob manual recovery: for all boats, pilot off 23 manual recovery: for all boats, pilot on 23 mob auto...

  • Page 5: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot controls page 5 controls light control the lighting level can be changed at any time by pressing the lights key. This causes the lighting level to cycle in the sequence high – medium – low – off and then back to high . The up/down keys are used to move through data pages, scroll through ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started h1000 pilot page 6 getting started before switching the pilot on for the first time, check that the installation has been wired according to the instructions contained in the h1000 pilot installation manual. After initial power-up the pilot displays comp mode and shows the pilot stat...

  • Page 7: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot pilot mode selection page 7 compass mode with compass mode selected and the pilot switched off , steer the boat onto the desired heading and allow the boat to settle. Engage the pilot in compass mode by pressing the on key once. The display changes to heading and set crs (course). A rudd...

  • Page 8: Pilot Mode Selection

    Pilot mode selection h1000 pilot page 8 compass mode 2 nd page 3 rd page additional compass pages with the pilot on pressing the up/down keys will scroll the display to a second and third compass mode page. Page 2 displays boat speed, course and rudder position. Page 3 displays a track screen of the...

  • Page 9: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot pilot mode selection page 9 wind mode wind mode in wind mode, the pilot will steer a course that maintains a set target apparent wind angle ( set awa ) or true wind angle ( set twa ). If the wind shifts, the pilot will alter course so that the actual wind angle to the boat remains the sa...

  • Page 10: Pilot Mode Selection

    Pilot mode selection h1000 pilot page 10 navigate mode navigate mode in nav mode, the pilot can be used to steer to a waypoint created by the h1000 cnd (central navigation display ) or from an external source via nmea. With nav mode selected and the pilot switched off , steer the boat onto the beari...

  • Page 11: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot main menu page 11 main menu main menu the main menu is accessed by pressing the enter key. The items listed in this menu differ slightly dependent upon the boat type and units connected to the system. The ‘tack’ item will only be listed if the wind interface is connected and the pilot co...

  • Page 12: Main Menu

    Main menu h1000 pilot page 12 pilot memories pilot memories pressing the enter key with pilot highlighted takes the user into the pilot memories pages. Tack (see also page 9 of this manual) pressing the enter key with this option highlighted displays the auto tack function delay time setting, adjust...

  • Page 13: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot main menu page 13 memories menu compass the compass memory allows a pre-set heading to be defined and any deviation from that course will be shown as an error on the tactical compass page. This course can be updated by one of three methods. The first method, is simply by pressing the ent...

  • Page 14: Main Menu

    Main menu h1000 pilot page 14 alarms the setting procedure for the wind speed alarm is shown. The other alarms are set in a similar manner. Note : the low battery alarm is pre-set at 10.5 volts, and can only be turned on or off. Lighting lighting display lighting levels are controlled by the lights ...

  • Page 15: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot main menu page 15 timer timer the timer can be used for counting down to the start of a race and to record elapsed time. The timer can be set to countdown anywhere from 1 minute to a maximum of 59 minutes in 1-minute increments. Once started, the timer will continue to run in the backgro...

  • Page 16: Calibration

    Calibration h1000 pilot page 16 calibration note: for full details of calibrations for your h1000 pilot refer to the installation manual supplied with your unit. Calibration calibration values take time and effort to set up and it is often necessary to perform various manoeuvres with the boat. For t...

  • Page 17: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot installation page 17 installation precautions to avoid electromagnetic interference, it is recommended that the pilot display be installed no less than 0.3 metres from a compass and 1 metre from a gps. The pilot is water resistant, but not waterproof. Use the cover when not in use. The r...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation h1000 pilot page 18 electrical connections external connections two fastnet² connectors are provided at the rear of the unit. The table below shows pin functions. 5 2 3 4 1 front view of male connector pins pin number signal 1 12 volts 2 busy 3 fastnet²- 4 fastnet²+ 5 0 volts.

  • Page 19: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot accessories page 19 accessories hand-held controller the hand-held controller provides remote control over the h1000 pilot. The functions of the six dedicated keys are as follows: (a) 10 o > ten degree turn to starboard (b) 10 o ten degree turn to port (c) 1 o > one degree turn to starbo...

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Accessories h1000 pilot page 20 accessories jojstick control joystick control the joystick allows direct control of the rudder via the autopilot computer for quick and responsive steering. The joystick has two modes of operation available to the helmsman, giving different steering control as follows...

  • Page 21: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot accessories page 21 accessories disengaging the pilot from joystick mode the joystick can be de-activated by either: • pressing the joystick key • pressing the red off key on the pilot display • pressing the red off key on the hand-held controller when the pilot is disengaged from the jo...

  • Page 22: Mob Procedure

    Mob procedure h1000 pilot page 22 man overboard (mob) mode man overboard key the man overboard key is an optional extra which activates the h1000 pilot’s man overboard procedure. For the mob function to operate, the pilot system must have a boat speed input from a paddlewheel sensor. The procedure w...

  • Page 23: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot mob procedure page 23 mob procedure mob manual recovery: for all boats, pilot off 1. Press the mob key as soon as the person is lost overboard. 2. All digital displays will flash the mob alarm message and the alarm will sound (if connected). 3. Pressing any key on the h1000 pilot display...

  • Page 24: Mob Procedure

    Mob procedure h1000 pilot page 24 mob procedure mob automatic recovery: power only, pilot on 1. Press the mob key as soon as the person is lost overboard. 2. All digital displays will flash the mob alarm message and the alarm will sound (if connected). 3. Pressing any key on the h1000 pilot display ...

  • Page 25: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot specification page 25 technical specifications dimensions: 110mm x 170mm power supply 10-16 volts dc power consumption (display): 50ma (lights off) 200ma (lights on) power consumption(processor): 50ma (excludes ram & accessories) autopilot interface: nmea 0183 ver 2.3 (via universal inte...

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Warranty h1000 pilot page 26 warranty 1. Warranty brookes & gatehouse limited (“b&g”) guarantees this product against defects in materials or workmanship on the terms and conditions set out below (the “warranty”). 2. Warranty period the warranty continues for 24 months from the date of purchase by t...

  • Page 27: H1000 Pilot

    H1000 pilot warranty page 27 warranty 6. Software b&g shall not be liable under this warranty or otherwise for any defect in software incorporated within the product. 7. Further warranties the warranty set out in this document is the only warranty offered by b&g. B&g makes no further promises in rel...