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B&G h3000 Pilot's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 3: Contents

    H3000 pilot handbook 3 hb-3001-03 contents b&g notification ........................................................................................................ 7 liability and safety warnings ........................................................................... 8 about b&g ..................

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    H3000 pilot handbook 4 hb-3001-03 show alarms on this display .................................................................... 43 favourites ..................................................................................................44 units ...................................................

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    H3000 pilot handbook 5 hb-3001-03 checking the boat lag .............................................................................. 71 boat lag response .................................................................................... 71 setting the boat lag value ................................

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    H3000 pilot handbook 6 hb-3001-03 steering system orientation .................................................................... 103 rrf position ............................................................................................ 104 drag-link & rrf position .................................

  • Page 7: B&g

    H3000 pilot handbook 7 hb-3001-03 b&g 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 connection with the furnishing, performance or use of ...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 8 hb-3001-03 liability and safety warnings navico uk 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 the purposes for which it has been designed. War...

  • Page 9: About B&g

    H3000 pilot handbook 9 hb-3001-03 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 keeps b&g on the leading edge of advanced marine electr...

  • Page 10: System Introduction

    H3000 pilot handbook 10 hb-3001-03 system introduction 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 to the acp pilot computer unit. The pilot computer processe...

  • Page 11: H3000 System Example

    H3000 pilot handbook 11 hb-3001-03 h3000 system example gfd gpd analogue displays barometric pressure & air temperature sensor acp 2 pilot processor 3-axis gyro stabilised compass halcyon 2000 compass wireless port remote vision vertical masthead unit 20/20 displays h3000 cpu hercules performance pi...

  • Page 12: H3000 Pilot Acp

    H3000 pilot handbook 12 hb-3001-03 h3000 pilot acp the b&g h3000 pilot processor has been proven in the world's most testing environments. Used by bluewater cruisers, single handed sailors and record breakers alike the acp takes on the role of an extra crew member who never tires and can be called u...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 13 hb-3001-03 graphical pilot display (gpd) the gpd utilises a high-resolution graphical display that allows the use of a very intuitive user interface, and flexible data representation. Monochrome and colour versions are available. The monochrome version is intended for on-deck...

  • Page 14: Hand-Held Controller

    H3000 pilot handbook 14 hb-3001-03 hand-held controller 56.5 mm 128.0 mm 24.0 mm the hand-held controller provides a wired remote control of the h3000 pilot. The six keys used for dedicated functions are as follows: • 10 degree course change (port/starboard) • 1 degree course change (port/starboard)...

  • Page 15: Joystick

    H3000 pilot handbook 15 hb-3001-03 joystick 48.0 mm ø 21.0 mm ø 40.0 mm 36.0 º 45.0 mm 70.0 mm the joystick allows direct control of the rudder via the pilot control electronics. The unit is deck-mountable, allowing it to be used internal or external steering positions. A 10m (30ft) 6-core screened ...

  • Page 16: Man Overboard Button

    H3000 pilot handbook 16 hb-3001-03 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 been lost overboard. The mob facility will operate when the system has a v...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 17 hb-3001-03 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 lost overboard. The alarm will sound (if fitted) and ...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 18 hb-3001-03 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 quick succession to initiate an automatic recovery. T...

  • Page 19: Operating Information

    H3000 pilot handbook 19 hb-3001-03 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 powered via the fastnet network cable and share the...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    H3000 pilot handbook 20 hb-3001-03 getting started graphic display (gpd) keys explained power / lights to power on/off the gfd press and hold the power key until the unit powers up/powers down. At start up the last page used on the previous operation will be displayed. A short press of the power key...

  • Page 21: Pilot Function Keys

    H3000 pilot handbook 21 hb-3001-03 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 displayed. 10º port: this is a 10º degree dodge functi...

  • Page 22: 1º Keys

    H3000 pilot handbook 22 hb-3001-03 1º keys these function keys change the pilot course by 1º port or 1ºstarboard as applicable. When in compass mode you can use these keys to pre-set the course. When navigating menus they perform as left and right action keys. Un this mode they do not affect the pil...

  • Page 23: Gpd Menu Structure

    H3000 pilot handbook 23 hb-3001-03 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 modern software, and regular mobile phone or computer u...

  • Page 24

    H3000 pilot handbook 24 hb-3001-03 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 disengage the pilot. At any time during the navigation of...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 25 hb-3001-03 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 helmsman and crew alert. There are two selections: off: t...

  • Page 26: Gpd Main Menu

    H3000 pilot handbook 26 hb-3001-03 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 zero and will count down to zero if a time value is ...

  • Page 27: Current Heading

    H3000 pilot handbook 27 hb-3001-03 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 selected. Instrument data • displays one item of data ...

  • Page 28: Response Mode

    H3000 pilot handbook 28 hb-3001-03 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 steering control especially for downwind steering in de...

  • Page 29: Instruments

    H3000 pilot handbook 29 hb-3001-03 instruments there are six pre-set pages of instrument data. Instruments use the key to step through each of the instrument pages. Page 1: boat speed - velocity made good (vmg) page 2: boat speed - true wind angle page 3: timer, boat speed - true wind direction.

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    H3000 pilot handbook 30 hb-3001-03 page 5: boat position – speed over ground – boat speed – distance to waypoint – course over ground – heading – bearing to waypoint - local time page 4: apparent wind angle - apparent wind speed - true wind angle - true wind speed page 6: steering compass graphic di...

  • Page 31: Gps

    H3000 pilot handbook 31 hb-3001-03 select the page you wish to temporarily change highlight the data you wish to change ↵ select the new data to be displayed ↵ note: any changes in confi guration made to the current display page by this method are not stored, the page will return to its previous con...

  • Page 32: Trip Control

    H3000 pilot handbook 32 hb-3001-03 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 function is started, all other trip functions that have b...

  • Page 33: Remote Units

    H3000 pilot handbook 33 hb-3001-03 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 display 1 boat speed select one of the 14 preset data pages scroll left to save the new display data ...

  • Page 34: Setup

    H3000 pilot handbook 34 hb-3001-03 setup the setup menu provides access to system alarms, calibration, damping, this display, and commissioning. Alarms setup alarms you can preset alarm parameters to trigger a warning when the set limits are reached. This will fl ash a message on the display to warn...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 35 hb-3001-03 note: only the common alarms are listed. For other available alarms go to alarms other alarms example 1 ~ setting depth low alarm setup alarms depth (low) set lo limit switch on/off example 2 ~ accessing alarm history setup alarms alarm history ↵ alarm history disp...

  • Page 36

    H3000 pilot handbook 36 hb-3001-03 calibration setup 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. Calibration is an ongoing process and is something yo...

  • Page 37

    H3000 pilot handbook 37 hb-3001-03 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 compass is installed in a location a safe distance from ...

  • Page 38

    H3000 pilot handbook 38 hb-3001-03 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 process is retried. Now the swing is complete its ...

  • Page 39: Damping

    H3000 pilot handbook 39 hb-3001-03 now the swing is complete its important to eliminate any constant error in heading due to the physical alignment of the sensor relative to the fore / aft line of the boat. This is normally checked for by using shore-based transits, once the error is known it can be...

  • Page 40

    H3000 pilot handbook 40 hb-3001-03 needs to be more real-time. With dynamic damping, the damping value applied will reduce to almost zero during conditions when the data is changing rapidly and then settles again after the tack. The damping value is set (in seconds) to a steady state value, the dyna...

  • Page 41: This Display

    H3000 pilot handbook 41 hb-3001-03 this display setup this display this display menu is where you can modify the general settings of the gpd. Any changes to the default settings will be saved. To return to default settings go to: setup system reset options this didsplay. This will only affect the in...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 42 hb-3001-03 select which page format you desire ↵ highlight the display pane you wish to reconfigure ↵ select the new data you wish to be displayed ↵ note: reconfiguring the page key in this manner will permanently change the displayed data. To return to the default pages see ...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 43 hb-3001-03 favourites favourites enables you to confi gure six pieces of the most commonly required instrument data. Normally these are six additional pieces of data that are not already allocated to the page keys. Example 1 ~ modifying the favourites menu. Favourites (select...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 44 hb-3001-03 units allows you to confi gure 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 heading true ºt ↵ gfd units of measurement type options abbrev de...

  • Page 45: Commission

    H3000 pilot handbook 45 hb-3001-03 unit information displays the current software version operating in your h3000 system setup this display unit information key lock pressing and holding the menu and lights key together will lock the keys to the gpd. There are two key lock settings that you can choo...

  • Page 46

    H3000 pilot handbook 46 hb-3001-03 example 1 ~ use sog as speed input commission use sog as boatspeed on/off ↵ heading this setting controls the source of heading data used by the instrument and pilot system. Select the heading source: device node cpu (nmea input) 5 halcyon processor (“halcyon gyro”...

  • Page 47

    H3000 pilot handbook 47 hb-3001-03 completed. If the commission has been successful then the display will show pass. If unsuccessful the display will show fail and the process will need to be repeated. System from this menu you can look up software versions and reset any b&g equipment on the network...

  • Page 48: Pilot Operation

    H3000 pilot handbook 48 hb-3001-03 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 the auto/resume key to engage the pilot. Dis-engaging...

  • Page 49: Pilot Mode Selection

    H3000 pilot handbook 49 hb-3001-03 pilot mode selection the pilot software automatically determines which modes of operation are available depending on the boat type selection and available data. When fi rst switched on the pilot will be in standby and steer to compass (comp) mode. There are up to 6...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 50 hb-3001-03 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 sources. The pilot target will show your target course...

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    H3000 pilot handbook 51 hb-3001-03 it is important to remember that when the pilot is steering to a waypoint using nmea data, any erratic data or positional errors generated by the position fixer will be transferred to the pilot via the nmea interface and the; instrument system. Position fixer error...

  • Page 52

    H3000 pilot handbook 52 hb-3001-03 steer to target twa polar mode steers the boat to the target twa, this feature is available to sailing boats using the h3000 hercules performance cpu. Data from the h3000 polar tables, stored in the h3000 hercules performance cpu allows the boat to sail at the targ...

  • Page 53: Response Mode

    H3000 pilot handbook 53 hb-3001-03 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 heading source. Response mode: halcyon gyro-stabilised c...

  • Page 54: Action

    H3000 pilot handbook 54 hb-3001-03 action the action fi eld 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 action will be implemented immediately. Highlight th...

  • Page 55

    H3000 pilot handbook 55 hb-3001-03 last in compass mode (comp) as soon as you use the º10 left or right dodge keys to change course last will be shown in the action field. When the boat is dodged 10º or a combination of 10º key presses the last course is kept in the pilots memory and last will appea...

  • Page 56

    H3000 pilot handbook 56 hb-3001-03 in navigation mode (nav) next is shown in the action fi eld as soon as you reach each waypoint. Selecting next will change your course to head towards the next waypoint. As the boat passes waypoint 2 next will appear in the action fi eld. Highlight the fi eld as sh...

  • Page 57

    H3000 pilot handbook 57 hb-3001-03 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 be shown in the action field. The tack option is av...

  • Page 58

    H3000 pilot handbook 58 hb-3001-03 mid in power mode mid is shown in the action field at all times. "mid" current rudder position original rudder position 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 cours...

  • Page 59: Commissioning

    H3000 pilot handbook 59 hb-3001-03 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 of the pilot equipment. These items are listed below...

  • Page 60

    H3000 pilot handbook 60 hb-3001-03 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 oil leaks. Absence of air in the hydraulic system. R...

  • Page 61

    H3000 pilot handbook 61 hb-3001-03 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 of centre. A safe distance from external magnetic i...

  • Page 62

    H3000 pilot handbook 62 hb-3001-03 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: select sail, power planning or, power displacement 56 co...

  • Page 63: Pilot Commission

    H3000 pilot handbook 63 hb-3001-03 pilot commission dockside setup the following parameters must be set and confi gured before leaving the dockside. When you leave the dockside follow the sea trial instructions before using the pilot. Setup commission pilot step 1 ~ select dockside setup highlight d...

  • Page 64

    H3000 pilot handbook 64 hb-3001-03 step 3 ~ select the drive type that is fi tted to the boat. This information should be available in the documentation that was supplied with the vessel. We recommend that a visual confi rmation of this is made before proceeding. Set drive type ↵ step 4: turn rudder...

  • Page 65

    H3000 pilot handbook 65 hb-3001-03 turn rudder hard to starboard ↵ 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. Set rudder mid point ↵ step 7 ~ start hard over time test. This...

  • Page 66

    H3000 pilot handbook 66 hb-3001-03 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 set the boat length in meters ↵ set waterline boat length ↵ after you have set the boat le...

  • Page 67: Sea Trial

    H3000 pilot handbook 67 hb-3001-03 sea trial before using the pilot the following parameters must be set and confi gured during a sea trial. Setup commission pilot step 1 ~ select sea trial sea trial ↵ step 2 ~ set rudder mid point. Steer the boat manually under motor at a speed no greater than 15 k...

  • Page 68

    H3000 pilot handbook 68 hb-3001-03 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 automatically 'learn' the correct value for rudder gain giv...

  • Page 69

    H3000 pilot handbook 69 hb-3001-03 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 rudder. If the rate of turn is too fast, increase the ...

  • Page 70

    H3000 pilot handbook 70 hb-3001-03 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 course by 90o in either direction. Observe the pil...

  • Page 71: Advanced Settings

    H3000 pilot handbook 71 hb-3001-03 setting the boat lag value boat lag ↵ adjust value ↵ advanced settings these are optional settings that can be confi gured to optimise the performance of the pilot. These settings are not essential for the pilot to operate correctly. Setup commission pilot advanced...

  • Page 72

    H3000 pilot handbook 72 hb-3001-03 speed source the speed source set-up allows the source used for speed data to be selected. To select the desired speed source highlight the required source ↵ when manual speed is selected you will also need to set the speed value. Use the keys to adjust the value i...

  • Page 73

    H3000 pilot handbook 73 hb-3001-03 the automatic response mode will never reduce the response setting below the manually set value. When the conditions have improved the pilot will automatically return to the manual response setting. Recovery mode this function is only available when a halcyon gyro ...

  • Page 74

    H3000 pilot handbook 74 hb-3001-03 nav source nav source allows the selection of a nmea input on the system to use as the primary source of navigation data for the pilot steer to waypoint mode. In most systems, where there is only one source of nmea navigation data, this can be left on the default s...

  • Page 75

    H3000 pilot handbook 75 hb-3001-03 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 dip angle in higher latitudes. These can cause headi...

  • Page 76

    H3000 pilot handbook 76 hb-3001-03 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, this facility is only used when the installation does ...

  • Page 77

    H3000 pilot handbook 77 hb-3001-03 setting the speed calibration value the speed cal reading is inversely proportional; i.E. To increase the boat speed, decrease the hertz/knot value. Joystick type the joystick allows direct control of the rudder via the pilot computer for quick and responsive steer...

  • Page 78

    H3000 pilot handbook 78 hb-3001-03 boat length use the keys to set the waterline length of your boat. Highlight each digit individually and change it accordingly. Press ↵ when this is completed. Rudder max angle this sets the maximum angle of the rudder between 25º and 45º. The default angle is 40º....

  • Page 79: Installation Information

    H3000 pilot handbook 79 hb-3001-03 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 european emc directive. Provided the equipment is i...

  • Page 80

    H3000 pilot handbook 80 hb-3001-03 to minimise interference avoid routing network cables alongside high power radio or radar cables, allow 3m/(10ft) spacing, or within 1m/(3ft) of engine starter motors and cables and other cables carrying heavy current. To prevent damage to cabling always secure in ...

  • Page 81: Network Installation

    H3000 pilot handbook 81 hb-3001-03 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’ network with many network spurs off one point wil...

  • Page 82

    H3000 pilot handbook 82 hb-3001-03 example 2~ single network cable. Processor switch to on. Terminated at processor unit via switch as shown. Add a network terminator to the last junction box at the end. Processor switch to ' ' (on position) fastnet cable network terminator insert grommet plug g w s...

  • Page 83: Pilot Display Connections

    H3000 pilot handbook 83 hb-3001-03 pilot display connections scn fastnet gpd terminal colour function 1 green network data -ve 2 white network data +ve 3 shield network cable shield 4 black ground 5 red supply +ve (normal 12v).

  • Page 84: Acp Unit Terminal Details

    H3000 pilot handbook 84 hb-3001-03 acp unit terminal details wire colour coding/abbreviations blk black bl blue br brown g green r red slv silver v violet w white y yellow blank not used.

  • Page 85

    H3000 pilot handbook 85 hb-3001-03 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 drive units. This is achieved by setting dip switches...

  • Page 86

    H3000 pilot handbook 86 hb-3001-03 dip switch location dip switches.

  • Page 87: Acp Wiring Connections

    H3000 pilot handbook 87 hb-3001-03 acp wiring connections network & alarm junction box 288-00-001 connect like colours together alarm unit 130-pk-10 12v 24v screen note: the maximum rating for the alarm output is 12v, 20ma.

  • Page 88

    H3000 pilot handbook 88 hb-3001-03 man overboard button & hand-held controller m.O.B button 302-00-007 hand-held controller plhh-acp.

  • Page 89

    H3000 pilot handbook 89 hb-3001-03 remote button & joystick remote button 302-00-007 joystick 545-00-060

  • Page 90

    H3000 pilot handbook 90 hb-3001-03 hydraulic ram drives rudder reference unit rrf-acp heavy duty power supply circuit breaker hydraulic ram drive.

  • Page 91

    H3000 pilot handbook 91 hb-3001-03 rotary drives rudder reference unit rrf-acp heavy duty power supply circuit breaker rotart drive unit.

  • Page 92

    H3000 pilot handbook 92 hb-3001-03 stern drives rudder reference unit rrf-acp heavy duty power supply circuit breaker stern drive unit (power assisted).

  • Page 93

    H3000 pilot handbook 93 hb-3001-03 proportional solenoid rudder reference unit rrf-acp heavy duty power supply circuit breaker port starboard valve interface unit clutch output if required solenoid valves.

  • Page 94

    H3000 pilot handbook 94 hb-3001-03 continuous drives heavy duty power supply circuit breaker.

  • Page 95

    H3000 pilot handbook 95 hb-3001-03 linear feedback heavy duty power supply circuit breaker.

  • Page 96

    H3000 pilot handbook 96 hb-3001-03 r blk w g scn halcyon 2000 compass.

  • Page 97

    H3000 pilot handbook 97 hb-3001-03 halcyon gyro stabilised compass.

  • Page 98

    H3000 pilot handbook 98 hb-3001-03 direct speed input.

  • Page 99

    H3000 pilot handbook 99 hb-3001-03 direct speed input you can use a non b&g speed sensor but it 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, cut cable if necessary and insert a...

  • Page 100

    H3000 pilot handbook 100 hb-3001-03 rotary rudder reference sensor installation of rrf a number of key points must be considered for optimum performance of the unit: mount the unit on a flat surface next to the tiller arm or steering quadrant. Construct a small platform if necessary. Do not lengthen...

  • Page 101

    H3000 pilot handbook 101 hb-3001-03 typical system with tiller arm and quadrant plan view rudder in midships position rudder stock and steering gear assembly side view approx 90º 90º drag-link should be at right-angles to tiller arm 90º 90º construct platform for rrf so that the drag-link is at 90º ...

  • Page 102

    H3000 pilot handbook 102 hb-3001-03 steering system orientation the rrf can be mounted in many different positions and orientations depending on the layout of the steering system. Rrf rrf 90º 90º.

  • Page 103

    H3000 pilot handbook 103 hb-3001-03 rrf position 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 greater than 1 volt from port to star...

  • Page 104

    H3000 pilot handbook 104 hb-3001-03 linear feed back 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 unit comprises of a tube approximately 23mm (7/8 inch) in diameter and 3...

  • Page 105: Diagnostic Data

    H3000 pilot handbook 105 hb-3001-03 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 alarm will sound. To remove the alarm window globall...

  • Page 106: Fault Diagnosis

    H3000 pilot handbook 106 hb-3001-03 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 successfully commissioned? Yes go to step (4) no go to s...

  • Page 107

    H3000 pilot handbook 107 hb-3001-03 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 sensor in use? Yes go to step (3) no go to step (2) 2...

  • Page 108: Fault 103 - Rudder Drive

    H3000 pilot handbook 108 hb-3001-03 • if the indicator is erratic move to step (3) 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 (as i...

  • Page 109

    H3000 pilot handbook 109 hb-3001-03 from the pilot electronics and test its operation when connected directly to the drive power supply. 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 pilo...

  • Page 110: Fault 106 - No Nmea Data

    H3000 pilot handbook 110 hb-3001-03 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 41 2) check the heading data on the instrument syst...

  • Page 111

    H3000 pilot handbook 111 hb-3001-03 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 displayed on the instrument system is stable, accur...

  • Page 112

    H3000 pilot handbook 112 hb-3001-03 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 system. 2) check connections to instrument system. F...

  • Page 113

    H3000 pilot handbook 113 hb-3001-03 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 pilot computer is not receiving them. Remedial actio...

  • Page 114

    H3000 pilot handbook 114 hb-3001-03 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 of the correct voltage. It is normal for the drive ...

  • Page 115

    H3000 pilot handbook 115 hb-3001-03 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 degrees off course to port followed by several degre...

  • Page 116

    H3000 pilot handbook 116 hb-3001-03 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 the recommended fluids must be used. Use q8 dynobe...

  • Page 117

    H3000 pilot handbook 117 hb-3001-03 secure all hoses and cables to prevent damage. Single station system example p r s p r s dual station system example hydraulic cylinder hydraulic cylinder rrf rrf.

  • Page 118

    H3000 pilot handbook 118 hb-3001-03 p r s p r s p r s p r s.

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    H3000 pilot handbook 119 hb-3001-03.

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    H3000 pilot handbook 120 hb-3001-03.