B&G h1000 pilot User Manual
h1000 pilot
introduction
overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the
autopilots from B&G and represents B&G’s commitment to providing our customers with the finest
marine navigation systems. The
electronic autopilot system designed as a sophisticated navigation aid and provides many useful
features.
Before you begin using your new
achieve the full potential
from your new system.
h1000 Pilot
h1000 Pilot
h1000 Pilot
from B&G. The
is an easy to use, state-of-the-art computerised
, please take the time to read this manua l to help you
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is the latest in
features
features
features
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The
h1000 Pilot
integrated into an instrument system.
• Steer to Compass heading, COMP Mode
• Steer to Wind angle, Wind Mode, when connected to the h1000 Wind Interface
• Steer to Waypoint, Nav Mode, either from the
• Advanced Control Processor (ACP) with self-learning capabilities
• Red background illumination level in 3 steps from zero to full brightness
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is a fully functional autopilot which can be used either as a stand-alone system or
h1000 CND
or NMEA via the Universal Interface
introduction
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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 ON THIS DISPLAY.
Note:
Note:
Note:Note:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different
circuit. Consult an authorised dealer or other qualified technician for additional help if these
remedies do not
This device meets requirements for CFR47 Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B equipment.
The
h1000 Pilot
for maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems.
h1000
The
repairs. Unauthorised repairs or modifications will void your warranty.
correct the problem.
meets the standards set out in European Standard EN 60945: 1997 IEC 945: 1996
contains no user-serviceable parts. An authorised service centre should only make
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h1000 pilot
Overview
Overview 1
OverviewOverview
Features
Features 1
FeaturesFeatures
Certification
Certification 2
CertificationCertification
Trademarks
Trademarks 2
TrademarksTrademarks
Contents
Contents 3
ContentsContents
Controls
Controls 5
ControlsControls
Getting Started
Getting Started 5
Getting StartedGetting Started
Engaging Pilot 6
Disengaging Pilot 6
Pilot mode selection
Pilot mode selection 6
Pilot mode selectionPilot mode selection
Compass Mode 7
Navigate Mode 9
Wind Mode 10
Main menu
Main menu 11
Main menuMain menu
Main Menu 11
Tack 11
Memories 11
Pilot Memories 11
Resume 11
Tack 12
TWA Mode 12
Speed Source 12
Memories Menu
Memories Menu 13
Memories MenuMemories Menu
Compass 13
Reset trip log 13
Alarms 13
Lighting 14
Timer 15
Calibration
Calibration 16
CalibrationCalibration
Entering Secure Mode 16
Installation
Installation 17
InstallationInstallation
Precautions 17
Panel mounting 17
Electrical Connections
Electrical Connections 18
Electrical ConnectionsElectrical Connections
External Connections 18
Accessories
Accessories 19
AccessoriesAccessories
Hand-Held Contoller 19
Joystick 20
Engaging the Pilot in Joystick Mode 20
Disengaging the Pilot in Joystick Mode 21
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Man Overboard (MOB) Mode
Man Overboard (MOB) Mode 22
Man Overboard (MOB) ModeMan Overboard (MOB) Mode
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 Automatic Recovery: Power Only, Pilot ON 24
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 25
Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications
Warranty
Warranty 26
WarrantyWarranty
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h1000 Pilot
controls
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
items in a list, and alter numerical values.
Press the ENTER key to select the Main Menu from a data page, select
items from a list entry, and store values to memory.
ON engages the Pilot in the selected mode.
OFF disengages the Pilot from all modes.
The rotary knob is used to alter the Pilot course in 1° increments, scroll
through items in a list, and alter numerical values.
Alters the Pilot course by 10° to port. Multiple key presses are used for
large course changes.
Alters the Pilot course by 10° to starboard. Multiple key presses are used
for large course changes.
Successively cycles through Compass, Wind and Nav modes if available.
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getting started
getting started
h1000 pilot
Before switching the Pilot on for the first
time, check that the installation has been
wired according to the instructions
contained in the
Manual.
After initial power-up the Pilot displays
Comp Mode and shows the Pilot status as
OFF.
Pressing the MODE key with the Pilot OFF
scrolls through the available Pilot modes
Comp, Wind and Nav providing the data is
available on the system.
Pressing the UP/DOWN keys with the Pilot
OFF the display scrolls through the six user
pages returning to OFF Comp Mode.
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engaging pilot
Pressing the ON key activates the Pilot in the sele cted mode.
Pressing the UP/DOWN keys with the Pilot ON, the display scrolls through the fixed Pilot pages for
the selected mode.
Note
Note: Compass Mode shown above. Wind and Navigation modes are similar (see Pages 7 to 10).
NoteNote
disengaging pilot
Disengages the Pilot.
compass mode
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pilot mode selection
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 rudder position indicator bar is also
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Course changes can now be made by turning
the rotary knob, or by pressing the –10° and
+10° increment keys.
dodging
Press the -10°,,,, key or turn the rotary knob
anti-clockwise to alter course to port in 10
0
increments.
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Press the +10 key or turn the rotary knob
clockwise to alter course to starboard in 10
0
increments.
1
Multiple presses of the keys are added together
to give the required course change; e.g. for 20
to port press -10° twice, for 11
press +10° then one “click” of the rotary knob
clockwise. Alternatively, the rotary knob can be
used exclusively to dodge around objects.
The previous autopilot course is automatically
stored in memory. Pr ess the ON key twice within
four seconds to resume the previous course.
0
to starboard
0
or
0
or
0
memorising the new course
Press and hold the ON key for two seconds to
update and store the new course in the
autopilot course memory. It is suggested that
this be carried out after every permanent course
change; i.e. not when you have just dodged
around an obstacle.
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pilot mode selection
compass mode
2nd page
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3
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additional compass pa ge s
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 current
data, if position information is available.
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2nd page
pilot mode selection
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
rd
3
page
wind shifts, the Pilot will alter course so that
the actual wind angle to the boat remains the
same.
With Wind Mode selected, steer the boat until
the desired AWA is displayed and allow the boat
to settle. Activate the Pilot in Wind Mode by
pressing the ON key once. Wind angle changes
are made by turning the rotary knob the
desired number of degrees, or by pressing the
10° keys to achieve the desired correction.
true wind angle
If a boat speed input from a paddlewheel sensor
is available, the Pilot has the ad ded facility to
steer to TWA. This gives increased steering
stability, particularly downwind. Steer to TWA is
selected by setting TWA Mode to ON, which is
found in the Pilot Memories menu. Refer to
Page 11 of this manual.
automatic tack
The
h1000 Pilot
automatic tack, which is particularly useful
when sailing short-handed
The auto tack function is selected by pressing
the ENTER key once, choosing Tack, and
selecting now or after delay. Selecting now will
immediately tack the boat whilst after delay
will tack the boat after a pre-set countd own
period. The Tack Countdown time can be
adjusted within the Pilot Memories menu.
additional wind mode pages
With the pilot ON pressing the UP/DOWN keys
will scroll the display to a second and third
Wind Mode page.
Page 2 displays actual wind angle, target wind
angle and rudder position.
Page 3 displays a track screen of the current
data, provided that position information is
available.
has the ability to perform an
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