B & G H3000 Pilot Owner's Manual - Diagnostic Data

Summary of H3000 Pilot

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    Pilot handbook www.Bandg.Com.

  • Page 2: Notification

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 2 notification the information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Navico uk ltd. Shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connect...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 3 liability and safety warnings navico limited accept no responsibility for the use and/or operation of this equipment. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that under all circumstances the equipment is used for ...

  • Page 4: Contents

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 4 contents notification .......................................................................................................... 2 liability and safety warnings .........................................................

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 5 steer to compass (comp) ...................................................................... 44 steer to apparent wind angle (wind a) ...................................... 45 steer to true wind angle (wind t) ......

  • Page 6: About B&g

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 6 about b&g b&g has welcomed the constant challenge to develop new electronic solutions for every sailor’s need. Harnessing technical developments and providing proven solutions has continued to be the focus that keep...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 7 introduction system overview the h3000 pilot fully integrates with the h3000 instrument system, both in terms of style and performance. The instrument system transmits sensor information via the b&g fastnet network ...

  • Page 8: H3000 System Example

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 8 h3000 system example pilot drive unit acp 2 pilot processor rudder reference unit 3-axis gyro - stabilised compass speed & depth sensors halcyon 2000 compass remotevision wireless port remotevision gfd gpd vertical ...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 9 graphical pilot display (gpd) h3000 gpd – graphical pilot display the gpd utilises a high-resolution graphical display that allows the use of a very intuitive user interface, and flexible data representation. Monoch...

  • Page 10: Hand-Held Controller

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 10 hand-held controller 10 1 56.5 24.0 128.0 auto/resume off hand-held controller the hand-held controller provides a wired remote control of the h3000 pilot. The six keys used for dedicated functions are as follows: ...

  • Page 11: Joystick

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 11 joystick 48.0 mm view from underside forward indicator marks dia 40.0 mm 35.0 mm 70. 0 mm 45.0 mm dia 21.0 mm 36.0 o 4 holes dia 3.0 mm joystick the joystick allows direct control of the rudder via the pilot contro...

  • Page 12: Man Overboard Button

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 12 man overboard button man overboard button the man overboard (mob) button is an optional extra that activates the pilot's man overboard procedure to assist in the recovery of the person, or persons, that may have be...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 13 manual recovery procedure: warning this procedure is in addition to standard mob practices, ensure that you and your crew are familiar with normal mob procedures. 1) press the mob button as soon as the person is lo...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 14 2) maintain a lookout and keep visual contact with the person in the water. Reduce the boat speed to less than 8 knots. Ensure that the area is clear of other boats and obstacles. 3) press the mob three times in qu...

  • Page 15: Operating Information

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 15 operating information switching on the h3000 pilot has two power supplies (instrument and heavy duty rudder drive supply) these are normally connected via circuit breaker. The pilot computer and pilot displays are ...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 16 getting started gpd keys explained power / lights to power on/off the h3000 system press and hold the power key until the unit powers up/powers down. At start up the pilot screen will be displayed. A short press of...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 17 auto: when the pilot is in standby a single press engages the pilot. The pilot screen will be displayed. Off: (red button) when the pilot is engaged a single press disengages the pilot. The pilot screen will be dis...

  • Page 18: Gpd Menu Structure

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 18 gpd menu structure the central concept to the operation of the gpd is the menu system; once this is grasped operation very quickly becomes familiar. The idea of structured layers of menus is seen everywhere in mode...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 19 at any time during the navigation of the gpd, press the key to return to the pilot screen, and engage the pilot. At any time during the navigation of the gpd, press the key to return to the pilot screen, and diseng...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 20 example 5: watch alarm the pilot will sound an alarm (if an audible alarm is installed to the instrument system) and cause all the system displays to display a warning at a pre-set time interval to keep the helmsma...

  • Page 21: Gpd Main Menu

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 21 gpd main menu pressing the key will display the main menu. Below is a list of the menu options, their functions, or setup information. Timer the timer is designed as a start / elapsed timer; it will count up from z...

  • Page 22: Current Heading

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 22 current heading • current system heading pilot target • desired course, wind angle, bearing to waypoint or cross track error. Note: this will display different types of data determined by which steering mode is sel...

  • Page 23: Response Mode

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 23 response mode • econ – economy: the rudder movement is limited; this reduces the overall consumption of the autopilot system. • norm – normal course keeping and rudder response. • dwind – downwind: more active stee...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 24 instruments there are six pre-set pages of instrument data. Instruments x use the x key to step through each of the instrument pages. Page 1: boat speed - velocity made good (vmg) x page 2: boat speed - true wind a...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 25 x page 4: apparent wind angle - apparent wind speed - true wind angle - true wind speed x page 5: boat position – speed over ground – boat speed – distance to waypoint – course over ground – heading – bearing to wa...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 26 select the page you wish to temporarily change t highlight the data you wish to change ↵ select the new data to be displayed ↵ note: any changes in configuration made to the current display page by this method are ...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 27 trip control this page shows all trip functions in one menu including the stored log that allows easy access to reset and start operations. The stored log is also displayed but cannot be reset. When any trip functi...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 28 remote units this option provides remote control of any 20/20 or 40/40 type display. Below is an example of how to change the data shown on display 1. Remote units x display 1 x boat speed ts select one of the 14 p...

  • Page 29: Setup

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 29 setup the setup menu provides access to system alarms, calibration, damping, this display, and commissioning. Alarms setup x alarms you can preset alarm parameters to trigger a warning when the set limits are reach...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 30 note: only the common alarms are listed. For other available alarms go to alarms x other alarms example 1: setting depth low alarm setup x alarms x depth (low) x set ts lo limit x switch ts on/off example 2: access...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 31 calibration setup x calibration it cannot be over stressed how important it is to calibrate the system properly, in both the initial stages of the installation and operation, and throughout the life of the system. ...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 32 the rate of change of heading must not fall below 0.2 of a degree per second during the 360° turn, i.E. The turn must not take longer than 12 minutes. The rate of change in heading is reasonably constant. The compa...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 33 a “fail” indication suggest that the turn was not completed within the guidelines or quite possibly that there is too great a magnetic influence close to the sensor. This will require investigation before the swing...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 34 halcyon gyro compass calibration and setup this section describes the setup and calibration of the halcyon gyro compass connected to the h3000 system via the halcyon gyro processor unit. The conditions and preparat...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 35 heading source selection the h3000 system can accept heading data from a variety of different sources. These different sources are known as nodes and allow the system to identify which heading devices are connected...

  • Page 36: This Display

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 36 value is allowed to rise to the preset damping value to ensure signal noise is filtered out of the data. Damping should not be confused with the update rate which is the number of times per second that the function...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 37 page setup you can reconfigure the instrument pages are accessed from the main menu. You can change the default pages, and change how each page is configured. Screen layouts can be selected for each page and config...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 38 screen the screen option allows modification of lighting and contrast settings. Screen xt highlight lights control x select local or system t highlight colour x select red or white t highlight contrast bar wx to mo...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 39 units allows you to configure the units and type of measurement used for heading, wind speed, depth, boat speed, and nav mode. Example 1: changing the heading reference from magnetic to true. Units x heading x true...

  • Page 40: Commission

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 40 unit information displays the current software version operating in your h3000 system setup x this display x unit information x key lock pressing and holding the menu and lights key together will lock the keys to t...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 41 use sog as speed input this sets the speed source used by the instrument system. Choose between boat speed and sog (speed over ground) as your speed input. The default setting takes speed input from the paddle whee...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 42 pilot the pilot can be fully commissioned via the gpd. For full detailed instructions on how to do this please refer to page 56 commission x pilot start compass swing example 1: starting a compass swing. Commission...

  • Page 43: Pilot Operation

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 43 pilot operation engaging the pilot from the pilot display: steer the boat on the desired course, press the auto key to engage the pilot. From the hand-held controller: steer the boat on the desired course, press th...

  • Page 44: Pilot Mode Selection

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 44 pilot mode selection the pilot software automatically determines which modes of operation are available depending on the boat type selection and available data. When first switched on the pilot will be in standby a...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 45 the pilot will steer using heading data either from a halcyon 2000 compass connected to the fastnet databus, a halcyon gyro stabilised compass connected directly to the pilot acp processor, or from other system sou...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 46 when engaged in navmode the pilot will steer a course using waypoint data from the position fixer programmed with the waypoint positions. It is important to remember that when the pilot is steering to a waypoint us...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 47 if using waypoints in a route or sail plan, the waypoints have been entered correctly and in the correct order, the direction of the route has been selected and the route is enabled. Steer to target twa (polar) pol...

  • Page 48: Response Mode

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 48 response mode the response mode controls the response of the steering. Different selections are available dependent on whether the heading source is from the halcyon gyro-stabilised compass, or from standard headin...

  • Page 49: Action

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 49 action the action field will be populated with the relevant available action associated with the steering mode. To implement the action, highlight the action on the pilot screen press ↵, select yes, press ↵. The ac...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 50 tack & gybe: in wind a & wind t modes depending on whether you are sailing upwind or downwind you will be given the option to tack or gybe in the action field. As shown in the diagram, when sailing upwind tack will...

  • Page 51: Setup

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 51 mid : in power mode mid is shown in the action field at all times. When you manoeuvre the boat in power mode via the gpd the rudder will move from the original rudder position, which keeps you on a straight course....

  • Page 52: Commissioning

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 52 commissioning before the h3000 pilot can be used, it is necessary to carry out some commissioning procedures. This encompasses the setting and calibration of various parameters, installation and functional checks o...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 53 hydraulic pumps pump unit is shielded from the direct effects of the elements. Minimise the lengths of the hydraulic lines from the pump to the cylinder and where possible the pump motor supply cables. Absence of o...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 54 compass installation mount the unit according to the installation guidelines. Fitted as near to centre of motion of boat as other factors allow, aft of centre preferred as there is usually less motion than forward ...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 55 parameters to be set the following is a list of the parameters that have to be set during commissioning. These parameters must be set and configured prior to using the autopilot. Parameter page no. Boat type: selec...

  • Page 56: Pilot Commission

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 56 pilot commission dockside setup the following parameters must be set and configured before leaving the dockside. When you leave the dockside follow the sea trial instructions before using the pilot. Setup x commiss...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 57 step 3: select the drive type that is fitted to the boat. This information should be available in the documentation that was supplied with the vessel. We recommend that a visual confirmation of this is made before ...

  • Page 58

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 58 x turn rudder hard to starboard t ↵ step 6: set the rudder to the mid position. This stores the rudders mid position. This is reset during the sea trial so absolute accuracy is not critical at this stage. X set rud...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 59 step 8: set the waterline boat length. This is the length of the boat in the water from stern to bow. Highlight each number individually and modify using the up and down keys ts set the boat length in meters ↵ x se...

  • Page 60: Sea Trial

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 60 sea trial before using the pilot the following parameters must be set and configured during a sea trial. Setup x commission x pilot step 1: select sea trial sea trial ↵ step 2: set rudder mid point. Steer the boat ...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 61 step 3: set rudder gain when the pilot is part of an integrated system; boat speed data is supplied via fastnet network from the h3000 instruments. By monitoring boat speed and rate of turn the pilot will automatic...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 62 observe the performance of the pilot when changing course. The rudder gain value is inversely proportional, therefore if the rate of turn is too slow, reduce the value of rudder gain and the pilot will use more rud...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 63 step 4: boat lag boat lag is the time taken for the boat to respond to changes in helm. Heavy displacement hulls require a larger value for boat lag. Checking the boat lag: at a speed not exceeding 15 knots, change...

  • Page 64: Advanced Settings

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 64 setting the boat lag value t boat lag ↵wxst adjust value ↵ advanced settings these are optional settings that can be configured to optimise the performance of the pilot. These settings are not essential for the pil...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 65 speed source the speed source set-up allows the source used for speed data to be selected. To select the desired speed source t highlight the required source ↵ when manual speed is selected you will also need to se...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 66 economy: the pilot will need to sense large environmental changes before increasing the response setting. Normal: the pilot will respond to moderate environmental changes state before increasing the response settin...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 67 there are four options available. Off: the recovery mode function is switched off. Narrow: the pilot is most sensitive to sudden course changes corrected. Medium: the pilot is configured to the medium value when co...

  • Page 68

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 68 magnetic dip zone all magnetic compasses are affected by “northerly turning errors” in the northern hemisphere or “southerly turning errors” in the southern hemisphere, which increase with boat speed and magnetic d...

  • Page 69

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 69 pilot speed cal the acp computer unit can take a direct speed input from a paddle wheel with a hall-effect output. Normally the pilot uses boat speed supplied via the fastnet network from the instrument system, thi...

  • Page 70

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 70 stops. The greater the movement of the joystick, the faster the response of the rudder. Proportional steering: the position of the rudder follows the position of the joystick. When the joystick returns to the centr...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 71 rudder max angle this sets the maximum angle of the rudder between 25º and 45º. The default angle is 40º. The angle should be set to match the physical value from centre line to rudder end stop on the boat. Watch a...

  • Page 72: Installation Information

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 72 installation information cable and connection information emc compliance b&g equipment is designed to be operated in leisure craft. Every care has been taken in the design and testing to ensure compliance with the ...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 73 all cables should be routed at least 1m/(3ft) from cables or components that carry or generate high currents, e.G. Alternators, starter motors and cabling, trim-tab cables, etc. To minimise interference avoid routi...

  • Page 74

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 74 acp unit terminal details drive supply drive supply in out - + - + 1a br bl slv r bl slv bl r slv r w br g v bl y blk slv r g slv bl r r bl slv g w y br r blk slv r g bl slv r bl slv r blk g w bl y slv blk g r slv ...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 75 clutch voltage selection the acp computer unit can output different clutch/solenoid voltages depending upon the size of the rudder drive unit fitted. The clutch/solenoid valve is only required for rams or rotary dr...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 76 dip switch location terminals ca pacito r c apa ci tor dip switches 9v 12 v 18 v 24v on 4 3 2 1 dip switch location.

  • Page 77: Acp Wiring Connections

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 77 acp wiring connections network and alarm connections drive supply drive supply in out - + - + 1a br bl slv r bl slv bl r slv r w br g v bl y blk slv r g slv bl r r bl slv g w y br r blk slv r g bl slv r bl slv r bl...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 78 pilot display connections junction box 288-00-001 h3000 gpd fastnet cable gpd fastnet cable bgh211011 pilot display connections note: the extreme ends of the fastnet network should be terminated by connecting termi...

  • Page 79: Network Installation

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 79 network installation the fastnet network installation shown below should be installed in a linear fashion and ideally run in a line from one end to another with short ‘spurs’ to displays and processors etc. A ‘star...

  • Page 80

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 80 mob, joystick, hand-held controller connections drive supply drive supply in out - + - + 1a br bl slv r bl slv bl r slv r w br g v bl y blk slv r g slv bl r r bl slv g w y br r blk slv r g bl slv r bl slv r blk g w...

  • Page 81

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 81 hydraulic ram drive connections drive supply drive supply in out - + - 1a br bl slv r bl slv bl r slv r w br g v bl y blk slv r g slv bl r r bl slv g w y br r blk slv r g bl slv r bl slv r blk g w bl y slv blk g r ...

  • Page 82

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 82 rotary drive connections drive supply drive supply in out - + - + 1a br bl slv r bl slv bl r slv r w br g v bl y blk slv r g slv bl r r bl slv g w y br r blk slv r g bl slv r bl slv r blk g w bl y slv blk g r slv c...

  • Page 83

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 83 sterndrive unit connections drive supply drive supply in out - + - + 1a br bl slv r bl slv bl r slv r w br g v bl y blk slv r g slv bl r r bl slv g w y br r blk slv r g bl slv r bl slv r blk g w bl y slv blk g r sl...

  • Page 84

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 84 proportional solenoid connections these are general wiring instructions only, showing the connection of the acp computer unit outputs to drive proportional solenoid valves. The continuous drive pump motor will also...

  • Page 85

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 85 continuous drive connections these are general wiring instructions only, showing the implementation of the acp outputs to drive a continuous drive pump solenoid valves. The continuous drive pump motor will also req...

  • Page 86

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 86 linear feedback connections drive supply drive supply in out - + - 1a br bl slv r bl slv bl r slv r w br g v bl y blk slv r g slv bl r r bl slv g w y br r blk slv r y bl slv r bl slv r blk g w bl y slv blk g r slv ...

  • Page 87

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 87 halcyon 2000 compass g w scn blk r junction box 288-00-001 halcyon 2000 compass 486-00-009 fastnet cable halcyon 2000 compass cable 486-0a-004 to halcyon 2000 compass network continuation to processor units and dis...

  • Page 88

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 88 halcyon gyro stabilised compass connections drive supply drive supply in out - + - + 1a br bl slv r bl slv bl r slv r w br g v bl y blk slv r g slv bl r r bl slv g w y br r blk slv r g bl slv r bl slv r blk g w bl ...

  • Page 89

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 89 direct speed input connections drive supply drive supply in out - + - + 1a br bl slv r bl slv bl r slv r w br g v bl y blk slv r g slv bl r r bl slv g w y br r blk slv r g bl slv r bl slv r blk g w bl y slv blk g r...

  • Page 90

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 90 using a non b&g speed sensor the speed sensor must have a speed signal output from a hall-effect device giving positive pulses up to a maximum of 12v. Locate the cable from the speed sensor to the instrument input....

  • Page 91

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 91 pilot computer unit boatspeed terminals function cable 135-0b-098 green speed signal input red wire red not used not used black ground blue wire silver screen screen non-b&g paddle connection rotary rudder referenc...

  • Page 92

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 92 the example opposite shows a plan view of a typical system with a tiller arm and quadrant. When viewed in elevation, the ram drive arm and rudder reference unit drag-link must not be more than ±9º from horizontal. ...

  • Page 93

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 93 if the maximum rudder angle is less than 90º then the position of the rrf or the drag-link must be adjusted so that the operating arm of the rrf swings through a minimum of 90º and the output voltage difference is ...

  • Page 94

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 94 linear feed back unit linear feedback unit where installation of the conventional rudder reference unit is difficult or physically impossible, a linear feedback unit (sen-rud-lfb) can be used. The linear feedback u...

  • Page 95: Diagnostic Data

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 95 diagnostic data the pilot computer is continually monitoring the pilot and h3000 system for correct operation. If a fault is detected the pilot display will show an error message. If installed the system audible al...

  • Page 96: Fault Diagnosis

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 96 fault diagnosis fault 100 – pilot not commissioned fault description the rudder end stops on the pilot have not been commissioned, or the memory has been corrupted. Remedial action 1) has the pilot ever been succes...

  • Page 97

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 97 fault 101 – pilot compass failure fault description no valid data is being received from the halcyon gyro-stabilised compass (hgsc) sensor connected directly to the pilot computer. Remedial action 1) is an hgsc sen...

  • Page 98: Fault 103 - Rudder Drive

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 98 3) check the voltage supply to the rudder reference is 4.5 to 5.0 volts. 4) check the signal from the rudder reference with a voltmeter at the pilot computer with someone moving the helm slowly port to starboard (a...

  • Page 99

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 99 4) with pilot engaged in "power steer" mode use the 10º and 1º port and starboard keys to move the rudder. If the motor fails to run disconnect the motor from pilot electronics and test the operation when connected...

  • Page 100: Fault 106 - No Nmea Data

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 100 fault 105 - system compass failure fault description heading data from an instrument system compass sensor has failed. Remedial action 1) check the heading source is set correctly for the compass in use, see page ...

  • Page 101

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 101 fault 108 - poor quality nmea data fault description the value of xte data being received via the instrument system has suddenly changed by more than 0.3 nautical miles. Remedial action 1) check that the xte data ...

  • Page 102

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 102 fault 110 - no optimum wind data fault description no optimum wind angle data is being received via the fastnet network. Remedial action 1) check the optimum wind angle (opt w/a) data displayed on the instrument s...

  • Page 103

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 103 fault 112 - network communication error fault description no regular messages are being received by the pilot computer from the gpd via the fastnet network, either the display is not transmitting messages or the p...

  • Page 104

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 104 fault 115 – drive power failure: check supply fault description the pilot processor pcb is unable to communicate with the drive pcb. Remedial action check to ensure the high current drive supply is present and is ...

  • Page 105

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 105 pilot does not steer in a straight line fault description the pilot seems unable to steer straight, it continually overcorrects course errors; the wake has an "s" like appearance as the boat first steers several d...

  • Page 107: Rudder Drive Units

    Rudder drive units the information detailed hereafter refers to blue b&g rudder drive units manufactured between july 1996 & april 2008. For all other units please refer to the installation and service document that was shipped with the rudder drive. Www.Bandg.Com.

  • Page 108: Notification

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 2 notification the information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Navico ltd. Shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection...

  • Page 109

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 3 liability and safety warnings navico limited accept no responsibility for the use and/or operation of this equipment. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that under all circumstances the equipment is used for ...

  • Page 110: About B&g

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 4 about b&g b&g has welcomed the constant challenge to develop new electronic solutions for every sailor’s need. Harnessing technical developments and providing proven solutions has continued to be the focus that keep...

  • Page 111

    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 5 rudder drive units description a compact dc driven reversible hydraulic pump cylinder assembly for boats without hydraulic steering systems. Five sizes of ram are available giving a wide thrust range to suit all siz...

  • Page 112

    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 6 rudder drive data warning: accurate performance of the yacht’s steering system is crucial to the safety of you and your crew. B&g always recommend that an authorised b&g dealer performs the installation of pilot dri...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 7 ram drives a compact dc driven reversible hydraulic pump and cylinder assembly for boats without hydraulic steering systems. Five sizes of drive are available giving a wide thrust range to suit all sizes and types o...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 8 the following tables may be used to determine the correct tiller arm length for a typical steering system with a maximum rudder angle of 70 °. Ram t0 hydraulic linear drive ram–t0–12v midstroke 429mm (16.9”) ½ max. ...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 9 type 1 and 2 ram drive dimensions.

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 10 type 1 and 2 rose joint and ram bolt detail ‘r’ clip r 3773 recommended quadrant thickness nut torque - 27nm 20 ft.Ib w a s h e r loctite tiller bolt w a s h e r rod end 12mm min 16mm max.

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 11 type 3 ram drive unit dimensions.

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 12 type 3 ram bolt detail.

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 13 ram drive unit installation general consideration must be given to the steering system and its geometry before starting the installation. Many factors must be contemplated for a practical solution. The information ...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 14 the reservoir tap has been switched to the on position allowing the oil to flow between the reservoir and the pipe. Note: the tap on position is in alignment with the pipe. Typical ram drive unit layout.

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 15 ram mounted parallel to vessel’s centre-line key points on installation ensure that the rudder angle is limited by the rudder stops and not the limit of travel of the ram arm. Failure to do this will damage the uni...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 16 vertical bulkhead installation b= tiller arm 5 ° 5 ° =d a=half max rudder angle.

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 17 mounting a ram on a vertical bulkhead due to the restricted movement of the ram of +14 o , -10 o for the type 0, 1 and 2 and +/- 5 o for the type 3, it is important that the maximum rudder angle is carefully measur...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 18 hydraulic drive pumps the reversible hydraulic drive pump has a small high speed pump driven by a 12v or 24v dc permanent magnet motor. The pump has pilot check valves to prevent back driving and a pilot operated r...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 19 type 1 and 2 hydraulic pump dimensions 88.9mm (3.5) centres 50.8mm (2.00) centres 4 holes φ 7.0mm (0.28) 240 mm (9.45) 105mm (4.13) 80mm (3.15) type 3 hydraulic pump dimensions.

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 20 important note when dealing with any hydraulic system great care must be taken to ensure that a high degree of cleanliness is observed and no dirt, moisture or foreign objects are allowed to enter the system. Only ...

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    ___________________________________________________h3000 pilot handbook hb-3001-02 21 check the fluid level in the helm unit reservoir. When the system appears to be fully functional, with the pump running and the helm hard over check for leaks. Secure all hoses and cables to prevent damage. Single ...

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    H3000 pilot handbook___________________________________________________ hb-3001-02 22 dual station system with bypass example dual station pressurised system example.