B&G H5000 User Manual

H5000

Operation Manual

ENGLISH

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Preface

As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the
product at any time which may not be refl ected in this version of the manual. Please contact
your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a
manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this
product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.

NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL
LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE
OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.

Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other
information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been
translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any confl ict between any
Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be
the offi cial version of the Documentation.

This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its
subsidiaries, branches and affi liates reserve the right to make changes to specifi cations
without notice.

Copyright

Copyright © 2014 Navico Holding AS.

Warranty

The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the
brand website of your display or system:

www.bandg.com

Declarations and conformance

This equipment is intended for use in international waters as coastal sea area administered by
countries of the E.U. and E.E.A.

The H5000 system complies with the following regulations:

• CE under EMC directive 2004/108/EC

• Level 2 devices of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008

The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the H5000 section on the following
website: www.bandg.com

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Contents

5 Introduction

5 About this manual

7 System overview

7 H5000 components
8 H5000 Central Processor Unit - CPU
8 Webserver - Network portal
8 Graphic display
9 Race display
9 HV Displays
10 Analog disp lays
10 Expansion modules
11 S en s or mo du l es
11 A la r m m od u le
12 H5000 Pilot Controller

13 System examples

13 Hydra
14 H ercules
15 Performance
16 Autopilot minimum system requirement
16 Basic System - No H5000 CPU

17 Operation

17 Graphic display
18 Default graphic display pages
25 Data page transition
25 Available data pages
26 Replacing a data page
27 Menus
28 Race timer
30 Man Over Board
31 HV display support
32 Alarms
34 Damping
34 Trip log
34 Log
35 Race display
40 Diagnostics
43 H5000 Pilot Controller
44 Autopilot operation
45 Autopilot modes

48 Sensor calibration

48 Depth
49 Boat speed
52 Environment
53 Masthead unit adjustment
55 Heading (compass)

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57 System setup

57 Network
59 Units
60 Language
60 Time
60 Simulate
61 Restore defaults
61 Global reset
61 About
62 Autopilot setup
62 Source selection
62 Rudder drive
64 Commissioning
67 Response
68 Sailing
69 Steering
71 Setup

73 Webserver

78 Operating variables

105 Example data tables

105 Polar table
106 Boat speed / Heel correction table
106 True wind angle correction table
106 True Wind Speed correction table
106 Down wind speed correction table

107 Maintenance

107 Basic maintenance procedures
108 Winter Storage / Laying Up

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Contents | H5000 Operation Manual

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Introduction

About this manual

This manual is a reference guide for operating the B&G H5000 instrument system. It assumes
that all equipment is installed correctly, and that the system is ready to use.

The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of navigation, nautical terminology
and practices. The manual does not cover basic background information about how
equipment such as radars, echo sounders and AIS work.

Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:

¼ Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.

Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they

should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to
equipment/personnel.

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System overview

The H5000 instrument and autopilot systems combine unique sailing features with race­proven technology in a straightforward package. Developed for blue water cruisers and
racing yachts alike, the range brings powerful system options to match your exacting
requirements. From an ultra-fast CPU to a convenient web-browser interface access, full-color
and custom displays and a dedicated autopilot controller, the H5000 system was developed
to provide the best instrument and autopilot system available. The H5000 range comprises
several units which network with other onboard electronics including the Zeus range of chart
plotters.

The H5000 system is driven by a powerful Central Processing Unit (CPU) reaching speeds
up to 50 times greater than its predecessor, with Hydra, Hercules and Performance level
software options tailored for all users from serious cruisers to professional racers. It works with
B&G’s H3000 Wind, Speed, Heel and meteorological sensors for straightforward upgrades.
The high resolution H5000 Graphic Display is highly intuitive and delivers information on a
5-inch bonded screen with fast, smooth display updates. The H5000 Race Display provides
segmented text, numbers and target indicator for the race information you need in a glance.

The H5000 Autopilot brings the functionality and dedicated sailing algorithms of its record­breaking predecessor , supporting the exact needs of a performance sailboat and its crew –
whether short-handed cruising or solo racing. In addition, the H5000 Pilot Controller provides
dedicated access to autopilot functions.

B&G’s web-browser interface lets you connect your PC or tablet to the network for setup,
calibration and control of every part of your H5000 system. It utilizes a familiar web browser
interface to allow quick calibration of instruments, easy setup of displays and confi guration of
features. You can also access online product manuals, data backups and network diagnostics.

H5000 components

• H5000 Central Processor Unit - CPU

• Webserver - Network portal

• Graphic display

• Race display

• HV displays

• Analog displays

• Expansion modules

• Sensor modules

• Alarm module

• H5000 Pilot Computer

• H5000 Pilot Controller

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H5000 Central Processor Unit - CPU

The H5000 CPU takes sensor inputs and uses a dedicated processor to calculate and calibrate
the data and distribute it to display units and external devices.

Connect a router via the ethernet port to take advantage of the webserver interface via a PC,
tablet or smart-phone.

There is a USB port to upgrade the CPU with the latest software.

Webserver - Network portal

The browser-based confi guration of the H5000 system enables advanced calibration, set-up
and diagnostics. Its web-style interface can be accessed via PC, tablet or smartphone.

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Graphic display

The H5000 Graphic Display is a 5-inch, sunlight viewable, color display. It shows sailing data in
digital or graphical form.

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Race display

The H5000 Race Display is a 7 segment display, 5-inch screen designed for viewing essential
data at a glance. A dedicated page key allows quick switching between stored pages
displaying 2 data values on each page alongside a unique bargraph providing immediate
visual indication of performance targets, countdown timer status and more.

MENU

HV Displays

The HVision range of displays are lightweight, single-line data units incorporating B&G’s
unique HV technology. HV technology ensures the maximum contrast, perfect backlighting
and no possibility of condensation. HV displays are the clearest displays available.

¼ Note: There are four displays in the HV range, each with their ideal application:

10/10 HV

The 10/10 is a compact display that allows data to be positioned where it is
needed, rather than where it fi ts. Its compact dimensions allow the 10/10
to be installed almost anywhere – typical installation areas are the base of
winch pedestals, alongside hydraulic control panels, steering pedestals or
as a companionway display on the smaller yacht.

20/20 HV

The latest generation of the classic 20/20 mast display. The 20/20 is the
de facto standard for mast displays on yachts up to 70’ (21m). The 20/20
is also ideal for use as a cockpit, saloon or bridge display.

30/30 HV

The 30/30 is designed as a mast display for yachts in the range
60-90’ (18-27m) LOA. Providing these larger yachts with the
perfect size of display. The 30/30 is also the ideal display for deck
or bridge displays on super yachts.

40/40 HV

The 40/40 is the largest instrument display available.
Designed specifi cally for mast mounting applications on
super yachts, it also is the ideal display for forward beam
mounting on maxi-multi hulls or as a deck or helipad
display on large motor yachts.

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Analog displays

Before a value will be shown on an analog display ensure that a sensor (source) has been
selected via the CPU or Graphic Display. Go to source selection to achieve this.

The analog display backlighting is achieved by a long press of the MENU key on any of the
Graphic displays.

There is a wide range of analog indicators available, all listed below.

• Apparent Wind Angle

• Apparent Wind Speed

• Boat Speed 12.5 Knot

• Boat Speed 25 Knot

• Depth 200 Meters

• Depth Ft / Fathom

• Heading

• Rudder

• True Wind Angle

• True Wind Speed

• Magnifi ed Apparent Wind

Expansion modules

There are two types of Expansion module, Analog and Serial. The modules act as the interface
between analog sensors, serial devices and other in and outputs to and from the CPU.

The correct module must be used in conjunction with its corresponding sensors. All modules
are powered from the network and can supply power to the sensors connected.

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Analog

The analog module has 6 analog inputs and 2 pulse inputs. This allows the unit to act as an
interface for masthead units, speed sensor, analog rate-gyros, potentiometer etc.

Serial

The serial module has 2 COM ports, each with input & output. The modules support RS232,
RS422, RS485 and NMEA 0183 devices.

Modules can be located wherever is most convenient for the installer and can connect
anywhere on the network.

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Sensor modules

There are two types of H5000 sensor module.

Barometric & temperature sensor

Measures the atmospheric pressure and air temperature, allowing the CPU to record
atmospheric pressure changes over varying periods of time and current air temperature.

3D Motion

The Tri-Axis Motion Sensor provides accurate measurement of the heel and trim angles as
well as pitch, roll and yaw rates of the yacht, allowing the CPU software to correct the wind
data for errors induced by this motion.

Alarm module

The alarm module is a network audible alarm that can be positioned anywhere on the
network.

H5000 Pilot Computer

The H5000 Pilot Computer links with the H5000 instrument system. The instrument system
transmits sensor information over the network to the Pilot Computer. This information is
processed by the Pilot Computer and sends signals to the drive system (linear ram, rotary
drive or hydraulic pump) to steer the vessel on the desired heading/course.

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H5000 Pilot Controller

The H5000 Pilot Controller manages all autopilot functions as well as setup and
commissioning. Use the H5000 Pilot Controller to select autopilot modes or manually steer
the vessel.

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System examples

Hydra

An example of a typical H5000 system. At the centre of the system is the H5000 Central
Processor Unit (CPU). All sensor information is fed back to the CPU and can be easily
controlled and confi gured via the Graphic display.

1

12V

T

T

13

2 3

14

12V

WIFI-1

PILOT

4 5 6

12V

8

15

19

9

20

10

12V

16

7

12V

11

17

12

18

No. Description No. Description

1

Masthead unit

2

HV Display

3

Graphic display

4

Race display

5

Analogue display

6

Zeus Touch

7

H5000 Pilot Controller

8

RC42N compass

9

GPS

10

Baro / Air temp sensor

T

Terminator

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12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

12V

Motion sensor (Heel / Trim only)

Alarm module

Wireless access point WiFi-1

Central processor unit

Man Overboard Button - MOB

H5000 Pilot Computer

Rudder reference unit

Hydraulic ram

Speed sensor

Depth sensor

12 Volt DC power supply

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Hercules

1

T

T

20

21

NMEA0183 Tx/Rx

24

2 3

9

12V

10

4 5 6

11

12

25

191817

12V

13

7

12V12V

14

15

8

12V

16

22

23

No. Description No. Description

1

Vertical masthead unit

2

HV Display

3

Graphic display

4

Race display

5

Analogue display

6

Zeus Touch

7

Zeus

8

H5000 Pilot Controller

9

Analog module

10

Mast rotation sensor

11

Serial module

12

Halcyon Gyro Stabilized Compass

13

GPS

T

Terminator

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

12V

Barometric / temperature sensor

Motion sensor

Alarm module

Central processor unit

Man Overboard Button - MOB

H5000 Pilot Computer

Webserver

Deckman

Rudder reference unit

Hydraulic ram

NMEA 0183 Tx / Rx

Speed sensor

Depth sensor

12 Volt DC power supply

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Performance

1

26

T

2 3

4 5 6

12V

12V

7

ECHORADARCHART NAV INFO PAGES

8

PLOT

GO TO

MARK

VESSEL

MENU

WIN

IN

OUT

MOB

ABC DEF

123

JKLGHI MNO

456

TUV

PQRS

WXYZ

7

809

STBY

PWR

AUTO

12V

9

1210

19

13

20 20

9

T

11

18

14

21

15

23

22

12V

12V

28 29

27

16 17

24

25

No. Description No. Description

1

Fwd & Aft vertical masthead unit

2

HV Display

3

Graphic display

4

Race display

5

Analogue display

6

Zeus Touch

7

Zeus

8

H5000 Pilot Controller

9

Analog module

10

Analog module

11

Mast rotation sensor

12

Serial module

13

Halcyon Gyro Stabilized Compass

14

GPS

15

Barometric / temperature sensor

T

Terminator

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

12V

Motion sensor

Alarm module

Central processor unit

Man Overboard Button - MOB

Analog module

Analog module

Analog device *

H5000 Pilot Computer

Rudder reference unit

Hydraulic ram

Webserver

Deckman

Port & Starboard speed sensor

NMEA 0183 Depth sensor

Depth sensor

12 Volt DC power supply

¼ Note: * See analog expansion for more information on type and quantity of devices

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Autopilot minimum system requirement

1

T

12V

2

5

12V

3

7

12V

6

DPT

No. Description No. Description

1 Masthead unit 6 Speed sensor

2 Graphic display 7 H5000 Pilot Computer

3 H5000 Pilot Controller 8 Rudder Reference Unit

4 GPS antenna 9 Hydraulic Ram

4

T

8

10

9

5 H5000 Central Processor Unit 10 Compass

T

Terminator

12V

12 Volt DC power supply

Basic System - No H5000 CPU

1

T

12V

No. Description No. Description

1 Masthead unit 4 ZG100 GPS

2 3 4

5

T

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2 HV Display 5 DST800 Speed & Depth sensor

3 Graphic Display

T

Terminator

12V

12 Volt DC power supply

¼ Note: A system without an H5000 CPU will only provide data from the available sensors

on the network and limited functionality. Only those menu options visible on the Graphic
Display will be available to the user.

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MENU

Operation

Graphic display

1

2

3

4

MENU

Basic operation

The fi rst display added to the network will go into a startup wizard when it is fi rst powered on.
The startup wizard will need to be completed before the display can be used.

Using the wizard, set the desired language, time, units and network source selection.

1 PAGE

Each short press of the PAG E key scrolls through the data pages. When viewing a data page a long
press of the PAGE key will bring up the pages menu, from here the required page can be selected
directly from a list. From any dialog screen, pressing the PAG E key navigates back to the data pages.
When using a menu the PAGE key navigates back a step.

2 UP

Scrolls up through selected menus / set values

3 ENTER

Used to enter the selected sub menus and confi rm selection

4 DOWN

Scrolls down through selected menus / set values

5 MENU / LIGHTS

Single press of the MENU key – displays the Page menu
Double press of the MENU key – displays the

Long press of the MENU key - Enters the display setup dialog and light settings menu.

Settings menu

5

Display group

Light settings are replicated on all displays set to the same group.

Backlight level

Min to Max in 10% increments

Night mode

Alternative display palette for low light conditions.

Night mode color

Red, green, blue, white text color

¼ Note: Adjusting the backlight settings will eff ect all other displays in the same display group.

See Network groups for more information.

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MENU

3sec

Standby

All of the displays can be placed in Standby mode via any display Setup dialog.

¼ Note: Once in Standby mode a single press of the MENU key will turn the displays back on.

Default graphic display pages

Sail Steer

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Displayed data

No. Description No. Description

1

Course / Heading

2

Boat speed

3

Tide set

4

Waypoint

5

True wind direction

6

True wind indicator

7

Port / Starboard indicator

8

True Wind Angle

9

Laylines

10

Tide rate

11

True Wind Speed

¼ Note: See confi guring the Sail Steer page for more information on using this page

Con guring the Sail Steer page

When navigating to a waypoint you can confi gure the Sail Steer page to show laylines to aid
navigation.

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Tidal  ow correction

Tidal fl ow correction will calculate the tidal fl ow and off set the laylines accordingly.

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Target wind angle

There are 3 sources available for target wind angle.

Polar

Takes the target wind angle from your polar table

Actual

Takes the current value of target wind angle

Manual

Manually input the upwind and downwind numbers into the dialog boxes.

Layline limits

When selected will show a dotted line indicating the minimum and maximum tack/gybe time
period either side of the layline. This can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5 minute increments.

Speed / Depth

1

2

3

Displayed data

No. Description No. Description

1

Speed

2

Acceleration bargraph

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Wind plot

1

3

4

2

5

6

Displayed data

No. Description No. Description

1

True wind direction

2

True wind direction histogram

3

True Wind Speed

4

Mean value

5

True Wind Speed histogram

6

Time period (5 to 60 minutes)

¼ Note: Wind histogram time periods can be set to show 1, 5, 10, 30 or a 60 minute history.

Toggle between the time periods using the UP/DOWN keys.

Start line

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Displayed data

No. Description No. Description

1

Distance to port end of start line

2

Tide direction indicator

3

Port end start line indicator

4

Start line bias angle

5

Race timer

6

Distance to start line (perpendicular)

7

Distance to starboard end of start line

8

Starboard end start line indicator

9

Wind indicator (wind barb)

10

Start line - Arrow points to favored end

11

Bias advantage (boat lengths)

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Setting up a Start line page

The Start Line page is used as a visual aid to boat distance from the start line, tide direction,
recommended start end bias and what advantage in degrees and boat lengths the biased
end will give.

¼ Note: Before setting the start line position It is important that the Bow off set is updated to

negate the diff erence between the GPS postion and the bow of the vessel.

1 Approach the port end of the start line

2 Select ping from the start Line menu
3 Highlight Port end...

MENU

4 When the bow touches the start line, press the ENTER key.

5 The port end mark on the start line screen will go to solid red indicating it has been pinged

6 Repeat steps 1 to 4 at the starboard end selecting ping starboard end as the bow touches the line

7 The starboard end mark on the start line screen will go to solid green indicating it has been pinged

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Start line screen explained

1

2

3

Start line end not pinged (position not recorded)

Start line end pinged (position recorded)

Start line end stale (historic start line position)

Start line end becomes stale at 23:59 hrs on the day it was recorded but
remains valid.

Invalid start line - One or more ends invalid (position not recorded)

Start line - Blue - Square line - No bias advantage

4

5

6

Start line - Red & Arrow left - Port end bias

Start line - Green & Arrow right - Starboard end bias

Tide direction indicator

Wind speed and direction indicator (wind barb)

1 DIST P: Distance to port end of start line

2 BIAS: Start line bias angle

3 Race timer

4 DIST LINE: Distance to start line (perpendicular)

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5 DIST S: Distance to starboard end of start line

6 BIAS ADV: Bias advantage (boat lengths)

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Depth history

1

2

4

3

5

Displayed data

No. Description No. Description

1

Current depth

2

Shallow water limit

3

Depth scale

4

Water line

5

Depth histogram

¼ Note: Depth histogram time periods can be set to show 5, 10, 30 or a 60 minute history.

Toggle between the time periods using the UP/DOWN keys.

Highway

6

1

2

3

4

5

7

8

9

10

11

Displayed data

No. Description No. Description

1

Waypoint bearing

2

Course over ground

3

Off course limit (user setting)

4

Distance to waypoint

5

Cross track error

6

Waypoint name

7

Estimated waypoint arrival time

8

Waypoint

9

Course line

10

Vessel indicator

11

XTE correction direction Left or Right

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Tide

6

1

2

3

4

5

Displayed data

No. Description No. Description

1

Boat speed

2

Tide angle relative to vessel

3

Heading

4

Depth

5

Tide rate

6

TWA Port / Starboard indicator

7

True Wind Angle

8

True Wind Speed

9

True wind direction

10

Tide direction

Autopilot

7

8

9

10

1

2

3

4

5

Displayed data

No. Description No. Description

1

Set heading / Wind angle

2

Compass scale

3

Heading

4

Autopilot mode indicator

5

Rudder angle indicator

6

Heading indicator

7

Set heading / Wind / Rudder angle

8

Wind angle

9

Rudder angle

6

7

8

9

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Data page transition

8

7

1

2

3

6

Available data pages

1 Sail steer (default) Full screen*

2 Speed / Depth 2x1 grid (default) 2x1 grid*

3 Wind plot (default) 2x2 grid*

4 Start line (default) 2x2 grid off set*

5 Depth history (default) 3x3 grid*

6 Highway (default) 1+3 digital*

7 Tide (default) 1+6 digital*

8 Autopilot (default) Centre analog*

4

5

Satellites Analog +2*

Weather Analog +3*

Single time plot* Dual analog*

Dual time plot*

¼ Note: * indicates, User confi gurable page

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MENU

x2

Replacing a data page

1 Go to the pages menu.
2 Highlight the page you wish to replace

3 Press MENU
4 Highlight Replace and press the ENTER key
5 Highlight the desired page and press the ENTER key

The new chosen page will be shown in the pages list.

Enabling / Disabling a data page

To make a data page available via the PAGE key you will need to fi rst ensure it has been

selected as one of the eight available pages.

Once the page has been selected as one of the eight data pages you can enable / disable it

1 Highlight the required page via the pages menu
2 Press MENU
3 Highlight Enabled
4 Press the ENTER key to switch the page on or off .

¼ Note: A tick symbol next to the page denotes that the page is active.

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Menus

From a data page a single press of the MENU key will open the Page menu for that specifi c
page. A double press of the MENU key will open up the Settings menu.

MENU

MENU

x2

Page menu

The Page menu options vary from page to page. All Page menus have a race timer and
settings option to access the Settings menu. All other options listed will relate directly to the
current data page.

Settings menu

The Settings menu is where display options, display and system settings and calibration can
be accessed.

MENU

x2

Example menu structure

1 Select a menu as above.
2 Use the UP/DOWN and ENTER keys to navigate through the menu options.

¼ Note: Whilst navigating a menu a single press of the PAGE key will return to the previous

menu option.

Example below: How to access the Time dialog via the Settings menu.

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MENU

x2

Race timer

The race timer can be used to countdown to zero from a specifi ed time, ideal for counting
down to a race start. It can also be used to count up from zero to record the elapsed time.

The timer can be started at any time by selecting Start Timer from the timer setup menu. If
the start value is set to zero (00:00) when the timer is started the timer will begin counting up,
recording the elapsed time.

¼ Note: The timer is shared between all displays on the network. All timer values are

synchronized.

¼ Note: The timer set value is in Hours : Minutes (hh:mm), the timer counter will show Minutes :

Seconds (mm:ss) with the hours shown in the top right hand corner of the display.

Countdown timer

To count down to a race start, a time value can be set in the Set start value fi eld in the Race
Timer setup menu.

Set start value

1 Select the Start Time fi eld.
2 Use the UP & DOWN keys to set the desired number
3 Press the the ENTER key to move to each consecutive number.
4 Press the PAGE key to exit the number edit fi eld.
5 Once complete select OK to confi rm.

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¼ Note: Selecting Cancel or navigating away using the PAG E key will lose any changed settings.

When a time is present in the start value fi eld the timer will begin to count down from that
number when the timer is started. Once the time reaches zero it will begin counting up
recording the elapsed time.

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Start/Stop timer

To start the timer, select Start in the Race Timer menu. When the timer is started it will return
to the previous data page. To stop the timer from counting select Stop in the Race Timer
menu.

Sync

When the timer is counting down selecting Sync will synchronize the time up or down to the
nearest full minute.

Reset

Selecting Reset will reset the timer to the start value. If the timer was running, it will continue
to run from the start value.

Auto start trip

Selecting Auto trip start will enable the Trip Log to record your time and mileage from the
moment the countdown timer begins counting up from zero.

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Man Over Board

If an emergency situation should occur and a man over board event is triggered, the display
automatically switches to the MOB screen.

1

4

2

5

6

3

7

Displayed data

No. Description No. Description

1

Last known MOB position

2

Bearing to MOB

3

Range to MOB

4

Vessel (Always points up)

5

Direction to MOB from vessel

6

Dead reckoned MOB position

7

Last known MOB position

• A waypoint becomes active at the position the man over board is activated. This is indicated

with a circular symbol. If the man over board event is activated via an AIS-SART then this
position will update via the AIS-SART signal.

• The GPS longitude and latitude co-ordinates of the last known position are shown in the top

left of the screen with the bearing and range MOB waypoint data listed below.

• If you have an H5000 CPU on the network the CPU will perform dead reckoning calculations

to provide the estimated position of the man over board. This position will be displayed as a
triangle symbol.

Vessel

Last known MOB position (H5000 CPU or MFD required)

Dead reckoned MOB position (H5000 CPU required)

¼ Note: To cancel the man over board event press MENU and select cancel.

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HV display support

Any compatible B&G HV display e.g. 20/20 HV mast display connected to the network can be
confi gured via the H5000 CPU webserver, Graphic Display or Race Display to show desired
data e.g. speed, depth, wind speed.

¼ Note: When a new HV display is added to the network the default data displayed will be boat

speed. If no boat speed data source is available the display will show the word ‘OFF’

Remote displays

The remote display page can be accessed from the Settings menu. Here all HV Displays will
be listed by size. Any displays that are not present on the network will be greyed out.

To change what data is shown on a HV display, highlight the display in this menu, press

ENTER key

and select the required data type from those listed.

the

Con guring an HV display

From the remote display menu, select the HV display that you wish to confi gure.

Select the information source you wish to show on the selected HV display.

Once selected the screen will revert to the remote display page.

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Alarms

If you have the relevant sensor connected to the network you can enable that alarm by
selecting it/them from the alarm list.

Alarm on / o

Turn an alarm on or off from the alarm list. A tick symbol next to the alarm in the alarm list will
indicate that the alarm is on.

¼ Note: It is possible to enable / disable all alarms by selecting the ‘Alarms Enabled’ fi eld from

the Alarms menu.

Alarm settings

1 Press MENU on an alarm that requires parameters to be set will take you to the Enabled / Set limit

menu.

2 Select Set limit
3 Set the required alarm parameter
4 Press the PAGE key once you have fi nished editing
5 Select OK to confi rm.

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Alarm indication

The alarm system is activated if any alarm settings are exceeded. Alarms are indicated with an
alarm text and with an audible alarm (optional).

¼ Note: See Alarm settings for further details on how to set an alarm. If an autopilot is not on

the network, autopilot alarms will not be accessible.

If no specifi c alarm text is available, an alarm code will appear.

Acknowledging an alarm

An alarm is acknowledged by pressing the ENTER key. This will remove the alarm notifi cation,
and silence the alarm from all units that belongs to the same alarm group. A reminder will
reappear at given intervals for as long as the alarm condition exists.

¼ Note: An alarm received from non B&G units on the network must be acknowledged on the

unit generating the alarm.

Alarm history

The alarm history can be accessed via the Alarm history menu. This stores alarm messages
until they are manually cleared.

Clear alarm history

To clear the alarm history list, select ‘Clear All’ from the Alarm history menu.

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Damping

The damping rate aff ects the frequency that the sensor data is updated, the greater the
damping value the smoother the number change will be but the slower the response will be
to data change.

Damped parameters

Below is a list of parameters that a damping value can be applied to. Set the damping value
(response rate) for each parameter from 0 to 9 seconds.

• Heading

• Apparent wind (angle & speed)

• True win d

• True wind direction

• Boat speed

• Dynamic boat speed (Bspd)

• Tide

• Speed Over Ground (SOG)

• Course Over Ground (COG)

Trip log

There are two recorded trip logs. Trip log 1 records distance traveled through the water, trip
log 2 records distance traveled via GPS input.

¼ Note: Trip log 2 requires a compatible GPS connected to the network.

1

2

No. Description No. Description

1

Trip distance

2

Average speed

¼ Note: Correctly calibrated boat speed is essential for accurate trip records.

3

Trip time

4

Maximum speed

3

4

Log

Shows total miles run from installation. This is based on distance over the water.

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MENU

Race display

1

2

3

4

MENU

Basic operation

1 PAGE

Each press of the PAGE key scrolls through the data pages in rotation or navigates back to the display
pages from within any menu. Press and hold the PAGE key to save the current page confi guration.

2 UP

Selects the upper half of the display to change variables; scrolls through menus and variables; increases
/ decreases values.

3 ENTER

Used to enter the selected sub menus and confi rm selections.

4 DOWN

Selects the lower half of the display to change variables; scrolls through menus and variables; increases /
decreases values.

5 MENU / LIGHTS

Used to enter the Settings menu and scroll through the menu options. Long press enters the lights
settings page.

5

Display information

1

2

5

2

4

No. Description No. Description

1

Data variable name

2

Display data value

3

Units of measure

4

Bargraph data type

5

Bargraph data

6

Page stored / Source select

7

Alarm - Critical

6

3

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8

Alarm - Warning

9

Alarm - Info

10

Controlling remote (HV) Displays

11

Autopilot engaged

12

Active page number

13

B&G H5000 CPU on the network

7

8

9

10

11

12

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Menus

To enter the menu function press the MENU key. To operate a menu use the UP and DOWN
directional keys and press
navigate back to the display pages.

the ENTER key to select a menu item. Press the PAG E key to

Pages

The display shows fi ve confi gurable data pages. Data pages show a variety of data and
information available from sensors and devices on the network.

¼ Note: All of the default pages can be edited to show the users preferred boat data.

Each press of the PAG E key will change the current data page to the next page in the cycle.

¼ Note: Pressing the PAGE key will change the data pages in sequence and in continuous

rotation from pages 1 to 5.

Edit data page contents

You can edit any of the fi ve data pages so that they display the specifi c boat data that you
require.

Page data editing

Select the page you wish to edit. Press the UP key to select the top data fi eld or the DOWN
key to select the bottom data fi eld.

Once selected the chosen data fi eld text will fl ash to indicate the menu has been selected.
Using the UP and DOWN keys choose the required data type required, once selected press

the ENTER key. The fi eld text will stop fl ashing and return to the data page. A long press of
the PAG E key will save the display confi guration.

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Bargraph data editing

Select Bargraph menu option, use the arrow keys to select the required bargraph variable.
Press the PAGE key to save the change and return to the data page screen.

MENU

x7

Race timer

The race timer can be used to countdown to zero from a specifi ed time, ideal for counting
down to a race start. It can also be used to count up from zero to record the elapsed time.

¼ Note: Once the countdown timer reaches zero it will start counting up showing the elapsed

time from zero. The timer will continue to count until it is stopped.

Set

Sets the value of the timer.

MENU

Once set is selected, use the directional keys to set the required time.

¼ Note: The timer can only be set to whole minutes.

Start

Starts the timer. If a time value is preset the timer will countdown. If the timer is on zero it will
count up.

MENU

Synchronize

Synchronizing the timer will cause the timer to reset to the nearest whole minute.

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Stop

Stops the timer. Press

the ENTER key again to restart the timer.

Reset

If the timer is running, selecting reset will automatically start counting down from the
originally set value for the race timer. If the timer is stopped when reset is selected it will set
the clock to the originally set value and will not begin the countdown until start is selected.

Remote displays

Remote displays can be individually set via the race display to show a single variable.

Con guring remote display data

Select the remote menu, then select the remote display (e.g. 20/20 HV) you wish to confi gure.

¼ Note: The remote display will fl ash on and off to indicate it has been selected for editing by

the race display.

MENU

x2

Use the UP/DOWN and ENTER keys to navigate to a variable and select the variable to
display. Exit by pressing the PAGE key.

Lighting zone selection

Set the lighting zone on the display. All units in the selected lighting zone will mirror each
others light settings. Default setting is network.

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MENU

¼ Note: Press and hold the MENU / LIGHTS key to get to the Lighting menu.

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Backlighting

Set the desired lighting level on the display.

¼ Note: All units in the selected lighting zone will mirror each others light settings. Default

setting is network. To change the lighting zone select the lighting menu and press DOWN
the lighting zone type will fl ash. Select the desired zone and press

MENU

the ENTER key.

Trip log

There are two recorded trip logs. Trip log 1 records distance traveled through the water, trip
log 2 records distance traveled via GPS input.

¼ Note: Trip log 2 requires a compatible GPS connected to the network.

Start trip log

Stop trip log

Reset trip log

MENU

x3

MENU

x3

Alarms

When alarms are set to ‘On’ the race display will show alarm messages when predefi ned
alarm parameters on the network are triggered. When the race display alarm is set to off , no
alarm message will be displayed on the race display.

MENU

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Alarm noti cation

When an alarm event is received the display will change to show the variable name that is
alarming and the current value. An icon will be highlighted to indicate the severity of the
alarm.

Alarm icons

There are three alarm icons for the three levels of alarm severity as shown below.

Important / Critical

Warning

Information

Depth alarm example

MENU

Acknowledging an alarm

An alarm is acknowledged by pressing the ENTER key twice in quick succession. This
will remove the alarm notifi cation (text, light and sound) from all units on the network. A
reminder will reappear at given intervals for as long as the alarm condition exists.

x2

Diagnostics

The diagnostic pages show details of the display, instance number, software version, LCD test
and reset options. To access the diagnostic pages, press and hold the MENU key when you
power on the display. Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through the pages.

Version

Software version number. Check the B&G website for the current available software version.

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1

No. Description No. Description

R = Indicates released version.

1

Software version number

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2

Any other identifi cation is used for
internal testing only

2

Checksum

Additional version information in hexadecimal format. This information is for B&G support
only.

1

2

No. Description No. Description

1

Boot code

2

User code

Full reset

Factory reset of the display. All settings will revert to factory default. Select the full reset page,
press

the ENTER key and a full reset will take place and return the display back to the default

speed and depth page.

User reset

Resets page confi guration to their default settings. All other settings will remain unchanged.
Select user reset, press

the ENTER key. The display will show complete once fi nished.

LCD segment test

When the LCD segment test page is selected the display will automatically begin the LCD test.
This is a visual test that needs to be performed by the user. Each segment will switch on in
sequence until all segments are lit. It is the responsibility of the user to visually spot any faulty
/ missing LCD segments.

Missing

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Lights test

Select the lights page. Press the ENTER key, the display will go through each of the light
settings in sequence. It is the responsibility of the user to visually check the light levels.

Instance

The display instance is a number that can be set as a reference for the user to distinguish
between diff erent displays. By default the display instance is set to zero.

Voltage

Shows the current voltage supply to the display.

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H5000 Pilot Controller

X

X

a

b

d

e

f

c

4

5

6

1

2

3

7

8

Display

The displayed information will change depending which mode is selected.

Description

a

Performance level

b

Autopilot mode

c

Rudder angle indicator

Description

d

Target

e

Compass: ºT = True ºM = Magnetic

f

Heading

Keys

The H5000 Pilot Controller is operated by 8 keys. These are used to operate the autopilot and
adjust autopilot parameters.

MODE

1

Changes the autopilot mode / Scrolls up in menu options / Increases values. With active autopilot:
Toggles between Wind mode and Auto mode

2 10º COURSE CONTROL STARBOARD (10º RIGHT)

Changes target course 10º Starboard

3 1º COURSE CONTROL STARBOARD (1º RIGHT)

Changes target course 1º Starboard / Activates Non Follow Up (NFU) mode when in Standby mode /
Enter menu

4 10º COURSE CONTROL PORT (10º LEFT)

Changes target course 10º Port

5 1º COURSE CONTROL PORT (1º LEFT)

Changes target course 1º Port / Activates Non Follow Up (NFU) mode when in Standby mode / Exit
menu

6 STBY

Disengages the autopilot

7 AUTO

Engages the autopilot

8 MENU

Enter the Main menu / Scrolls down in the menu options / Decreases values. Press and hold for 3 secs
enters the lighting settings

.

Warning: The installation settings must be performed as part of the

commissioning of the autopilot system. Failure to do so correctly may
prohibit the autopilot from functioning properly! The Installation menu
can only be accessed in Standby mode.

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Autopilot operation

Turning the autopilot on / o

Engaging the autopilot

At anytime while the autopilot is disengaged press the AUTO key to engage
the autopilot. The autopilot will steer the boat on the current selected
heading.

Disengaging the autopilot

At any time the autopilot is engaged press the STBY key to disengage the
autopilot. The autopilot will go into Standby mode and you will be required
to take manual control of the helm.

Warning: In Standby mode pressing either of the 1º directional keys

will engage the autopilot in Non Follow Up mode!

Menu navigation

Single press of the MENU key will open the Main menu.

¼ Note: Whilst navigating the menu system If no selection is made after 10 seconds the screen

will revert to the autopliot status screen

¼ Note:

At anytime a single press of the STBY key will exit the menu and switch the autopilot

to Standby mode!

Key Action

1º RIGHT Opens highlighted menu option

1º LEFT Return to previous menu - Continued presses

will return the display to the navigation screen.

MODE Scroll up

MENU Scroll down

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Autopilot modes

The current heading and Set heading information will change on the display depending
on which mode the autopilot is in. Below is a list of the autopilot modes, autopilot mode
symbol and the current/target data that will be displayed.

Mode Symbol Description Required Input

Press

& Hold

3 sec +

to enter mode

menu then select

required mode

Standby

Auto

Wind

NoDrift

Navigation

Non Follow

Up

S

A

W

ND

N

NFU

Passive mode used when manually
steering the boat at the helm

Keeps the boat on set heading

Cancels a turn and continues on the
heading read from the compass. Press
the MODE key to enter Wind mode.
Press MODE key again to revert to
Auto mode

Steers the boat to maintain the set
wind angle. Press MODE key to enter
to Auto mode. Press MODE key again
to revert to Wind mode

Steers the vessel on a straight bearing
line by compensating for drift

Steers the boat to a specifi c waypoint
location, or along a route

Steer the boat
manually using
the H5000 Pilot
Controller

Heading

Heading, Speed,
True Wind Angle

Heading, Position

Heading, Speed,
Position, Waypoint,
Route information
(MFD)

Standby NFU AUTO

• Heading (True or Magnetic)

• Rudder angle

NAV WIND NoDrift

• Bearing to next
waypoint

• Cross track distance
(XTD), analog and
graphical

• Set wind angle

• Heading

• Set heading

• Heading

• Set course

• Course Over Ground
(COG)

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Mode selection

From Standby mode, press the AUTO key once to enter Auto mode. Whilst in Auto mode a
single press of the MODE key will set the autopilot to Wind mode. Press the MODE key again
to revert to Auto mode.

To access other autopilot modes press and hold the MODE key for 2 seconds. Highlight the
required mode and press the 1º RIGHT key to confi rm.

¼ Note: The mode selection menu will time out after a few seconds. Whichever mode is

highlighted at this time will be selected.

2 sec

Non Follow Up mode

Whilst in Standby mode, pressing any of the 1º LEFT / RIGHT keys will move the rudder to
your desired angle and change the autopilot mode to Non Follow Up.

Non Follow Up mode allows you to control the rudder position manually via the autopilot
controller.

¼ Note: The autopliot will remain in Non Follow Up mode until it is disengaged by pressing the

STBY key or a new mode is selected.

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Tacking & Gybing in Wind mode

Tacking & Gybing in Wind mode can be performed when sailing with apparent or true wind
as the reference; in either case the True Wind Angle must be less than 90 degrees (tacking)
and more than 120º (gybing).

The tacking/gybing operation will mirror the set wind angle on the opposite tack and a tack
confi rmation window will appear on the display.

To tack or gybe in wind mode press both 1° COURSE CONTROL keys on the H5000 Pilot
Controller simultaneously. Hold them down until the confi rmation window appears. Press 1º
RIGHT to confi rm, 1º LEFT to cancel.

The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the Tack time parameter in the Setup/

Sailing menu. The tack/gybe time is also related to the speed of the boat to prevent excessive
loss of speed during a tack.

¼ Note: The autopilot will temporarily add a 5 degree bear-away on the new tack to allow the

boat to pick up speed. After a short period the wind angle will return to the set angle.

If neither tack/gybe or cancel is selected the tack/gybe pop up will close after 10 seconds and
the requested tack/gybe will not be initiated.

Tacking & Gybing in Auto mode

To tack in Auto mode press and hold the Port 10 & 1º COURSE Keys to set a tack to Port and
the Starboard 10 & 1º COURSE keys to set a tack to Starboard.

Port Starboard

The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the Tack time parameter in the Setup/

Sailing menu. The change in heading is controlled by the tack angle parameter in the Setup/

Sailing menu.

¼ Note: Default tack angle setting is 100 degrees.

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Sensor calibration

Once the display is setup and before you proceed with calibration ensure all network sources
are selected and confi gured as shown in section 6.

5

Calibration example:

Depth

A typical transducer installation is through the hull in front of the keel. A datum (off set value)
can be set, such that the depth display refers to either the water line or the base of the keel.

+VE: Positive Datum for Waterline

(0.0)

- VE: Negative Datum for Keel

Setting the depth off set displays depth readings from directly below the keel or propellers of
the boat, or from the waterline to the seabed. This makes it easier to see the available depth,
taking into account the draught of the boat.

MENU

x2

The off set value to be entered should represent the distance between the face of the depth
transducer, and the lowest part of the boat below the waterline, or the distance between the
face of the depth transducer and the water surface.

Depth o set value

1 Enter the Settings menu.
2 Select depth via the calibration menu.
3 Select Off set.

4 A dialog box will appear showing the current depth off set value.

¼ Note: The default value is zero

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Setting a calibration value

1 Highlight the value fi eld.
2 Press the MENU key to enable editing of the calibration value. The cursor will fl ash in the value fi eld.
3 Use the UP/DOWN Keys to adjust the value or toggle between plus and minus (+ / -).
4 Press the ENTER key to move to the next number in sequence. The current number will fl ash when

selected.

5 Press the ENTER key when the last digit is highlighted in the calibration fi eld to exit.
6 Select OK.
7 Press ENTER to confi rm and exit. The off set will then be set to the desired value and the

display will return to the calibration page.

¼ Note: If the calibration off set value fails an error message will appear “Setting off set failed”.

Check sensor connection and source selection and retry.

Boat speed

Speed calibration is necessary to compensate for hull shape and paddlewheel location
on your boat. For accurate speed and log readings, it is essential that the paddlewheel is
calibrated. Boat speed values can be shown in knots, kph or mph. Your preferred unit of
measurement can be set in the units page of the setup menu.

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Auto - Calibration via reference to GPS SOG value

This is an AutoCal facility that uses speed over ground (SOG) from your GPS and compares the
average of SOG against the average boat speed from the speed sensor for the duration of the
calibration run.

¼ Note: This calibration should be made in calm sea with no eff ect from wind or tidal current.

1 Bring the boat up to cruising speed (above 5 knots)
2 Select Auto correct on the Calibrate boat speed page
3 When the calibration is completed the Boat speed calibration scale will show the adjusted percentage

value of the boat speed.

4 Select OK once complete to confi rm correction and exit.

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Manual adjustment of boat speed

Adjust the boat speed manually by selecting the Boat speed percentage slider. Adjust the
percentage up or down as desired via the calibrate boat speed page. Confi rm the value.
Select OK once complete.

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Distance reference

This facility enables the user to calibrate the log accurately and simply. Calculations are
performed by the display that works out the boat speed over a known distance.

To calibrate the boat speed via a distance reference you will need to complete consecutive
runs, under power at a constant speed made along a given course and distance.

¼ Note: To eliminate the eff ect of tidal conditions it is advisable to perform at least two runs,

preferably three, along the measured course.

How To Calibrate boat speed via Distance Reference

1 Enter the desired distance in nautical miles that you would like to calculate the distance reference over.
2 When the boat gets to the predetermined starting position of the distance reference calculation start

the calibration timer.

3 As the boat passes marks A and B on each run, instruct the system to start (Start Run) and stop (Stop

Run) and fi nally OK to end calibration (End Cal Runs).

4 After the last run is completed and OK has been selected, Select save to store the calibration.
5 A pop up warning will ask you if you wish to replace the current calibration with the new one. Select Yes

to complete or cancel to not replace the calibration value.

Distance reference diagram

Referring to the diagram, A and B are the markers for each run and X is the actual distance for
each run as measured from a suitable chart.

AB

X

Start Run 1 Stop Run 1

Stop Run 2

Start Run 3

¼ Note: It is important to maintain the same constant boat speed over each run.

Start Run 2

End Calibration

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Use SOG as boat speed

If boat speed is not available from a paddle wheel sensor it is possible to use speed over
ground from a GPS. SOG will be used in the true wind calculations.

Environment

Sea / Air Temperature & Barometric pressure

If a suitable sensor is fi tted, the system will monitor the current sea / air temperature and
barometric pressure.

The off set value to be entered should adjust the reading from the sensor to match a
calibrated source, i.e. adjust sea temperature to match reading from a thermometer when
submersed in the water.

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Masthead unit adjustment

This provides an off set calibration in degrees to compensate for any mechanical misalignment
between the masthead unit and the center line of the vessel.

To check the masthead unit alignment error we recommend you use the following method
which involves a sailing trial.

Sail on a starboard tack on a close hauled course and record the wind angle, then repeat the
process on a port tack. Divide the diff erence between the two recorded numbers and enter
this as the wind angle off set.

WIND

Starboard Tack Port Tack

33º

Starboard tack = 33º

Port tack = 27º

Diff erence : 33º - 27º = 6º

Off set : 6º / 2 = 3º

27º

If the starboard apparent wind angle is greater than the port angle then divide the diff erence
by 2 and enter this as a negative off set. If the port angle is greater than the starboard then
divide the diff erence by 2 and enter this as a positive off set.

MHU Align

Once the off set has been calculated enter it into the MHU Align calibration fi eld

TWA / TWS Correction tables

The TWA and TWS Correction tables receive their information from the H5000 CPU and does
not store this information on the display.

¼ Note: TWA / TWS correction tables can also be adjusted from the webserver and the Zeus

family MFDs

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Editing a correction table

1 Highlight the fi eld that requires editing and press the ENTER key
2 Adjust the correction value to the desired number

3 Select OK once complete to return to the correction table

True Wind Angle calibration

There are two methods of calibrating TWA, monitoring true wind direction from tack to
tack or gybe to gybe, or use the compass to verify the angles the yacht is tacking or gybing
through.

Start the TWA calibration process for either method by setting the boat up to do a number of
tacks upwind or gybes downwind in as steady conditions as possible.

Method 1

If an error is seen in true wind direction, then the following rule applies:

• If true direction is lifting you tack to tack then True Wind Angle is reading too wide, half the

error must be subtracted from the TWA correction table.

• If true direction is heading you tack to tack then True Wind Angle is reading too narrow, add

half the error to the TWA correction table.

Method 2

If according to the compass you are tacking through an angle diff erent than the sum of the
True Wind Angles on each tack (Port TWA + Starboard TWA) then the following rule applies:

• If the tack angle < the sum of the TWA’s, the True Wind Angle is reading too wide, half the

error must be subtracted from the TWA correction table.

• If the tack angle > the sum of the TWA’s, the True Wind Angle is reading too narrow, add half

the error to the TWA correction table.

True Wind Speed calibration

True Wind Speed errors are seen from sailing upwind to downwind. This is due to the
acceleration of the airfl ow over the top of the mast and around the sails when sailing
downwind. -10% is the default value for TWA calibration. Monitoring the change in True Wind
Speed from close hauled to fl at running will enable further refi nement of this calibration
value.

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Auto Calibration via webserver

It is possible to auto calibrate both tables via the Webserver. See the Webserver help fi les for
more details.

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Heading (compass)

Auto Cal

The compass Auto Cal process records the magnetic fi elds in the yacht that cause deviation
errors. It calculates the corrections when the compass calibration is started provided the
following conditions are met:

• The 360º turn - RC42 compass or 2 x 360º turn Halcyon Gyro Stabilized compass is completed

in the same direction.

• The rate of change of heading does not exceed 3º/s; i.e. the turn should take about 2 minutes

to complete.

• The rate of change of heading must not fall below 0.2 °/s 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 magnetic interference such as iron

keels, engines, loudspeakers etc.

• Consideration should also be given to electrical cables which may carry high currents (e.g.

large motors).

• The compass is installed in a location as close to the centre line of the boat as possible. Avoid

areas such as the fore peak and the sides of the hull where the eff ects of pitch and roll are at
their greatest.

• On steel hulled vessels, the compass will need to be installed above decks away from the

eff ects of the hull.

1 Select Auto Cal
2 Select Calibrate
3 Steer the vessel through 360º maintaining a steady rate of turn

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O set

The compass off set compensates for fi xed errors (misalignment) between the compass sensor
and the direction of the boat.

To accurately enter a compass off set, the boat’s heading must be referenced to, for example:
a calibrated bowl compass. The off set value will be the diff erence between the known source
and the currently displayed heading. Enter this value as the off set in the compass heading
fi eld as a plus or minus integer up to 180º

Magnetic variation

Adjust how the system handles magnetic variation.

Auto

Automatically calculates variation based on position and date.

Manual

If variation is not available enter a value manually.

Use COG as heading

If heading data is not available from a compass sensor it is possible to use course over
ground from a GPS. COG will be used in the true wind calculations.

¼ Note: The autopilot cannot be operated using COG as the heading source. COG cannot be

calculated when stationary.

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System setup

From the system menu there are several display and system options as listed in the following
section.

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¼ Note: The graphic display can do most system settings, however the webserver should be

used for more detailed system setup.

Network

Before the system can be used, the data sources need to be confi gured.

Sources

A data source can be a sensor or a device connected to the network, providing information
and commands to other networked devices. The data sources are normally confi gured at fi rst
time turn on. It should only be necessary to update this data if a new source is added, source
is missing (sensor failure), source has been enabled/disabled, sensor replaced or a network
reset.

Auto select

The Auto select option will look for all sources connected to the instrument system. If more
than one source is available for each item, the display will automatically select from the
internal device priority list.

¼ Note: Auto select can be performed via a Graphic Display, Webserver or one of the Zeus

family of MFDs.

1 Verify that all interfaced units are powered on
2 Press the ENTER key to start the auto select procedure

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The operator will be informed when the auto select process is completed.

¼ Note: If more than one source is available on the network you can choose your preferred

source from the sources menu. See Manual source selection below for more information.

Manual source selection

If more than one source is available for an item, the preferred source may be selected
manually. As an example, the following illustrations show how the compass source is
changed.

Select the preferred data source. The selected source will be indicated by a tick in the check
box.

Device list

Shows a list of all devices connected to the Network.

Diagnostics

Diagnostic data on the network.

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H5000 CPU info

H5000 CPU software version and IP address.

¼ Note: IP address is required for Webserver login.

Groups

The group function is used to globally control parameter settings in groups of units. By
assigning several units to the same group, a parameter update on one unit will have the same

eff ect on the rest in that group.

¼ Note: All groups are shipped from the factory set to ‘Default’.

Units

Set the preferred unit of measurement you want data to be displayed in.

¼ Note: This can be performed via a Graphic Display, Webserver or one of the Zeus family of

MFDs.

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Language

Set your preferred language for the display.

¼ Note: This is not a network function. You will need to change all displays separately.

¼ Note: Once the required language is selected the unit will automatically restart and continue

with step 2 of the startup wizard.

Time

From the time menu you can set the preferred time / date format and local time off set. Once
complete select Save to save the settings and return to the settings menu.

Simulate

Simulator mode sends simulated data to the display.

¼ Note: All other displays on the network will remain to display the current boat data and will

not change to simulate mode.

Warning: It is not advisable to enter simulator mode when using your

instrument system as a navigation aid.

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Restore defaults

Restore Defaults has the option to wipe all settings or partial settings out of the Graphic
Display. Select the data from the list that you wish to delete.

¼ Note: This is not a network function. This will only reset and delete history on the display that

‘Restore defaults’ is selected on.

Global reset

The global reset will reset all settings in all displays along with performing a network reset
removing all source selection.

¼ Note: After performing a global reset the Graphic Display will ask to do an auto source

selection.

About

Shows the device information and software version currently installed on the display. Press
the ENTER key to navigate back to the menu

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Autopilot setup

If an H5000 autopilot computer is connected to the network as per the instructions in the
H5000 installation manual then the installation process can be performed via the H5000 Pilot
Controller.

Source selection

A data source can be a sensor or a device connected to the network, providing information
and commands to other networked devices. The data sources are normally confi gured at fi rst
time turn on. It should only be necessary to update this data if a new source is added, source
is missing (sensor failure), source has been enabled/disabled, sensor replaced or a network
reset.

¼ Note: Source selection can also be performed by a Graphic Display, Webserver or one of the

Zeus family of MFDs.

Auto selection

The Auto select option will look for all sources connected to the network If more than one
source is available for each item, the display will automatically select from the internal device
priority list.

Manual source selection

If more than one source is available for an item, the preferred source may be selected
manually. As an example, the following illustrations show how the compass source is
changed.

Select the preferred data source. The selected source will be highlighted.

Rudder drive

Ensure that the rudder information is set correctly before you continue with the Dockside
commissioning.

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Drive voltage (V)

Sets the drive voltage to the type installed on the vessel 12 or 24V

Drive engage

Drive engage has the following settings: Auto and Clutch.

Clutch:

This is the default setting and it allows you to steer the boat from the helm when in Standby
mode. A clutch will be engaged on the drive unit locking out the steering when Auto is
selected.

Auto:

This setting is implemented for future use. Always use the Clutch (default) setting.

Motor output

The Motor output (displayed as a percentage) is the amount of available power needed
to achieve correct rudder speed on automatic steering (Maximum speed is used in NFU
mode). This setting will allow you to adjust the rudder speed to be diff erent from the one
automatically set in the rudder test.

Rudder deadband

The rudder deadband function is adaptive and is continuously updating. It prevents the
rudder from hunting and the adaptive function optimizes the deadband to the speed of the
boat and the load on the rudder.

¼ Note: If the auto-setting does not perform properly due to high inertia from the wheel, it can

be adjusted manually.

Find the lowest possible value that will prevent the rudder from continuous hunting. A wide
deadband will cause inaccurate steering. It is recommended to check rudder stability in Auto
mode when the boat is moving to get pressure on the rudder.

Manual deadband

If rudder deadband is set to manual then you can make manual adjustments to the deadband
value

Rudder feedback

Set the rudder feedback type.

¼ Note: It is important that you select the relevant rudder feedback unit via source selection.

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Commissioning

Dockside

Boat length
Set the length of the vessel. Press the 1º LEFT key to return to the dockside menu.

Drive voltage

Select the drive voltage 12 or 24 Volts. Press the 1º PORT key to return to the dockside menu.

Rudder calibration

Make sure the rudder feedback unit is installed and aligned as per it’s installation manual. The
rudder calibration will set the correct relationship between the physical rudder movement
and the rudder angle readout.

Follow the rudder calibration procedure:

Max starboard

• Manually move the helm to starboard until the rudder stops at starboard lock hard over. Press

1º RIGHT to confi rm

• The Enter max starboard angle is the angle read by the rudder feedback unit before any

adjustment is made.

• If the max angle is diff erent from the angle displayed, correct the reading with the UP/DOWN

keys.

• Confi rm Rudder feedback calibration to starboard by pressing 1º RIGHT

Max port

• Manually move the helm to port until the rudder stops at port lock hard over. Press 1º RIGHT

to confi rm

• Adjust the displayed angle the same way as for starboard rudder.

• Confi rm Rudder feedback calibration to port by pressing 1º RIGHT

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¼ Note: Many boats have ±45° (90° H.O. - H.O.) rudder angle as standard. The default angle is set

to 35º Ensure to make adjustments accordingly.

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Set rudder to 0 (zero)

• Bring the rudder to midship position and confi rm. This will adjust an incorrect reading caused

by misalignment of the rudder feedback unit.

Rudder Test

¼ Note: If the boat uses power assisted steering, it is important that the engine or electric

motor used to enable the power assist steering be turned on prior to this test.

Warning: Stand CLEAR of the wheel and do not attempt to take

manual control of the wheel during this test!

• Bring the rudder manually to midship position before starting the test.

• After a few seconds the autopilot Computer will issue a series of port and starboard rudder

commands and automatically verify correct rudder direction. It detects minimum power to
drive the rudder and reduces the rudder speed if it exceeds the maximum preferred speed
(8°/sec.) for autopilot operation.

• The Rudder test is verifi ed by the display showing ‘Success’. Press 1º RIGHT to return to the

menu.

¼ Note: If Failed is given, check for correct electrical connection, check rudder feedback device

has been confi gured correctly and or selected as the current source.

Sea trial

After completing the installation and all settings in the installation menu, you will need to
perform a fi nal sea trial.

Auto tune

Autotune is a feature that automatically sets the most important steering parameters (Rudder
and Counter Rudder) by taking the boat through a number of S-turns. The scaling factors of
the parameters are also set automatically as a function of the boat type selection performed
in the Dockside menu.

The automatic tuning process is also verifying/adjusting the Rudder zero alignment made
in Dockside setup. Automatic tuning is a procedure that is not required for the autopilot to
function as it is preset with steering parameters that should steer most boats in the 30 - 50
foot range.

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Recommended speed during Automatic tuning should not exceed 10 knots. It should be
performed in calm or moderate sea conditions. For displacement boats use a speed that is
approximately half the normal cruising speed (i.e. if cruising speed is 10 knots, perform the
Autotune at about 5 knots).

Select Autotune to begin the tuning process. Press 1º RIGHT to confi rm Autotune.

After the Autotune has been completed the rudder must be controlled manually, as the
autopilot has returned to Standby mode. The Automatic tuning function will take control of
the boat and perform a number of S-turns.

¼ Note: Autotune must always be performed in open waters at a safe distance from other

traffi c. The Automatic tuning function may take from 2 to 3 minutes to complete. To stop the
Autotune, press the 1º LEFT key.

After the Autotune process has been completed, ‘Finished’ will be shown on the screen and
there should be no need for further adjustments. Fine tuning of these parameters are made
by the response control.

Rudder gain

Rudder gain is the ratio between the commanded angle and the heading error.

Too little

rudder gain

Too much

rudder gain

• Too little Rudder gain and the autopilot fails to keep a steady course

• Too much Rudder gain gives unstable steering and reduces speed

• Low speed requires more rudder gain than high speed

Set Course

Set Course

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Counter rudder

Counter Rudder is the parameter that counteracts the eff ect of the boat’s turn rate and inertia.
For a short time period it is superimposed on the proportional rudder response caused by the
heading error. It may sometimes appear as if it tends to make the rudder move to the wrong
side (counter rudder).

The best way of checking the value of the Counter Rudder setting is when making turns. The
fi gures illustrate the eff ects of various Counter Rudder settings.

Counter rudder
setting too low
= Overshoot
response

Counter rudder
setting too high
= Sluggish and
creeping response

Correct setting of
counter rudder,
ideal response

New course

New course

New course

Response

The Response Mode controls the response of the autopilot steering. There are fi ve levels of
performance response modes. Level one consumes the least amount of power when steering
the autopilot and off ers the slowest response. Level fi ve consumes the most power and has
the highest response.

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Sailing

The sailing specifi c autopilot features are only available if advanced is enabled in the local
menu.

Once enabled the sailing autopilot features can be accessed via the Main menu.

Wind mode

Select what wind function the autopilot will use when in wind mode.

• Auto - In auto if the AWA is ≤60º Wind mode will use apparent wind. <61º Wind mode will use

TWA (True).

• Apparent

• Tru e

• Polar

¼ Note: The current selection will be highlighted when you enter the menu.

Gust response

Eff ects how the autopilot will react to rapid changes in heel angle caused by gusts.

To activate this feature select ‘Enable’

Gust response settings

Gust Min Minimum gust in knots before gust compensation is applied.

Response rate How aggresively the autopilot will react to gusts.

TWA response Controls the size of the window in which gust response will

operate.

TWS response (True Wind Speed)

True Wind Speed response is used to compensate for long term changes in wind speed. If the
average wind speed increases and stays high, the boat will bear away accordingly, and remain
low to the wind until the wind decreases.

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Response rate

Set the rate of TWS response 1 to 10. 1 = slowest response, 10 = quickest response.

Tack time

Controls the rate of turn (tack time) when performing a tack in wind mode.

Range Change per step Default Units

2 - 50 1 12 Second

Tack angle

Controls the angle that the boat will tack to between 50º - 150º

¼ Note: Only works in Auto mode.

Range Change per step Default Units

0 - 180º 1 100º Degrees

Heel compensation

Heel compensation provides protection against roll induced broaching in heavy seas or high
gust conditions, by applying the correct amount of rudder compensation before adverse
events become dangerous.

Response rate

Set the rate of heel compensation 1 to 10. 1 = slowest response, 10 = quickest response.

Steering

Auto response

The Auto response mode controls the rate that which the autopilot reacts to any
environmental infl uences on the vessels desired course.

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There are four auto response options available:

O The autopilot will always remain in the response mode selected.

Economy

Normal

Sport

The autopilot will need to sense large environmental changes before
increasing the response setting.

The autopilot will respond to moderate environmental changes state
before increasing the response setting.

The autopilot will be most sensitive to changing conditions and will
automatically increase its response rate to counter environmental
changes.

Recovery

Recovery Mode allows the user to set the sensitivity to course errors and how the autopilot
will react to unexpected events, for example sudden wave or wind shifts. This function allows
the autopilot to instantaneously increase the steering response to its maximum setting (Perf

5), and make a rapid recovery.

The Recovery Mode will automatically switch off after 15 seconds or when the heading
error has been corrected. The autopilot will then resume the previous response setting and
continue normal operation.

There are four options available.

O The Recovery Mode function is switched off .

Narrow The autopilot is most sensitive to sudden course changes corrected.

Medium

Wide The autopilot is least sensitive to sudden course changes.

The autopilot is confi gured to the medium value when correcting sudden
course changes.

Limits

This allows control of the True Wind Angle range where Gust and True Wind Speed response
can be confi gured and controlled.

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TWA minimum

Sets the minimum True Wind Angle that heel, gust and True Wind Speed operate in.
Use the MODE / MENU keys UP/DOWN to set the desired value. Press the 1º LEFT key to

return.

TWA maximum

Sets the maximum True Wind Angle that heel, gust and True Wind Speed operate in.
Use the MODE / MENU keys UP/DOWN to set the desired value. Press the 1º LEFT key to

return.

Bear away max

The maximum angle the vessel will bear away during stability control. 0º to 20º

Transition speed

The speed in knots that the vessel will transfer from displacement to plaining mode.

Speed source

The Autopilot will automatically prioritise which speed source it uses.

Automatic speed source priority

1 Boat speed - Paddle wheel sensor
2 Speed Over Ground (SOG) - GPS sensor (Only used if there is no boat speed source)

Manual speed source

If neither boat speed or SOG data is available and or deemed reliable a manual value for
speed source can be entered and used by the autopilot to aid steering calculations.

¼ Note: Entering a speed source in the manual fi eld will automatically make the autopilot use

the manual speed source. Set the value back to zero to return to automatic speed source
selection.

¼ Note: It is important that a close approximation of the vessel’s boatspeed is used.

Setup

Adjust the display settings, enable the alarm buzzer, change the language, key beeps and
enable advanced mode.

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3sec

Display

Day mode

Day is the default display mode. The following parameters can be manually adjusted.

• Red backlight

• Inverse display

• Contrast

Night mode

Change the display to night mode color pallet. Lighting adjustments can be made as per the
day mode settings. All displays in the selected lighting zone will also change to night mode.

Lighting group

Set the lighting group on the display. All units in the selected lighting group will mirror each
others light settings. Default setting is Network.

Light level adjustment

Press the MENU key for 3 seconds to access the backlight level screen. The MODE key will
increase the brightness level, the MENU key will decrease the brightness.

¼ Note: Brightness level (1-10). The light level selection times out after 2 seconds.

Alarm buzzer

Enable / disable the H5000 Pilot Controller alarm buzzer.

Language

Set the desired language

Local

• Reset the H5000 Pilot Controller settings without resetting the autopilot. This will return the

H5000 Pilot Controller to its default sound and light settings

• Advanced settings menu - Enable / Disable

Key beeps

Enable / disable H5000 Pilot Controller key beeps

Software info

• H5000 Pilot Controller serial number

• Software version

• Software release date

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Webserver

The B&G Webserver is an easy to use web-style portal that lets you calibrate instruments,

confi gure displays and choose from an array of features. You can also access product manuals,
data backups and system diagnostics.

¼ Note: An up to date web browser that supports web sockets must be used to access the B&G

webserver.

Connecting to the webserver

¼ Note: Before you can you use the B&G webserver you will need to connect your PC directly to

the H5000 CPU via an ethernet cable or wirelessly via a WiFi-1 router.

Direct via Ethernet

Connect a computer directly to the H5000 CPU via an ethernet cable.

1 Connect device to the H5000 CPU via the ethernet port
2 Open web browser on the connected computer or device
3 Type the IP address [ 192.168.0.2 ] into the web browser address bar

¼ Note: Unit will attempt to select a DHCP server for 2 minutes after power on. If the server is

not detected the unit will revert to IP address [ 192.168.0.2 ]

¼ Note: Ensure that your computers network settings are set so you can access this IP address

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4 Once connected correctly the B&G H5000 Webserver home screen will appear

¼ Note: It will say “Websocket: Connected” in the top right-hand corner of the screen next to

the help tab. If it says “Websocket: Not Connected” then check the H5000 CPU and router
power and connections.

Wireless via a WiFi-1 router

Connect wireless devices to the H5000 CPU via a WiFi-1 router.

WIFI-1

WiFi-1 Router

¼ Note: To connect the WiFi-1 router to the H5000 CPU an Ethernet to RJ45 converter cable is

required. Part No. 000-10438-001

WIFI-1

12V

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1 Connect a WiFi-1 to the H5000 CPU ethernet port via RJ45 converter cable

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2 Find the IP address of the H5000 CPU via a Graphic Display on the network.

¼ Note The H5000 CPU IP address can be found via the Graphic displays system, network menu

under H5000 CPU info. Make a note of this IP address.

3 Open web browser on the connected computer or device.
4 Type the H5000 CPU IP address into the web browser address bar

¼ Note: Unit will attempt to select a DHCP server for 2 minutes after power on. If the server is

not detected the unit will revert to IP address [ 192.168.0.2 ]

Once connected correctly, the Webserver will show ‘Websocket: Connected’ in the top
righthand corner of the screen the same as with a direct ethernet connection.

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Webserver menus

The Webserver menu tabs can be found at the top of the web page. Select the desired main
menu and the available sub menu tabs will be shown directly below as indicated.

MAIN

SUB

MAIN MENU

TABS

Data Time Plots Live graphical data

HV Displays Display List All HV Displays on network

Calibration Depth Confi gure & setup

System Settings Data settings

SUB MENU

TABS

Race Timer Race timer control

Trip Trip log data

All Data All available data from H5000 CPU

Heading Confi gure & setup

Boat Speed Confi gure & setup

Measured Wind Confi gure & setup

True Wind Confi gure & setup

Heel Confi gure & setup

Trim Confi gure & setup

Leeway Confi gure & setup

Units System units

Damping Damping values

Alarms Confi gure & setup alarms

Device List All devices on network

CPU Backup & Restore Save and load system settings

Software CPU & devices on network software info

Manuals Documentation PDFs

Reset System reset options

Diagnostics Diagnostics information

Sources Auto Source Selection Automatically select sources

Network reset Delete all source selections

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Webserver help  les.

Selecting the help tab located in the top righthand corner of the screen will show the help
fi les related to the current page or feature.

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Operating variables

This section details the operating functions within the H5000 system.

The System Requirements sections advise of any additional requirements over a standard
system.

For this purpose a standard system is taken as being a Graphic display and CPU with Wind,
Speed, Depth and Compass sensors.

Where a function is obtained from a NMEA source the update rate published is the maximum,
if the incoming NMEA data is slower this will aff ect the displayed data.

All variables described in this section refer to the standard Hydra processor settings unless
indicated with a Hercules or Performance logo.

Indicates that the information listed relates to Hercules
processor functionality which includes Hydra functions.

Indicates that the information listed relates to
Performance processor functionality which includes
Hydra & Hercules functions.

Please contact your local dealer if you wish to upgrade your processor. A list of B&G approved
dealers can be found at www.bandg.com

Aft depth

Aft Depth is an auxiliary Depth function which allows the system to display two Depth
readings: one from the standard transducer, one from an external NMEA sensor or source.

Aft Depth is declared by the system when a valid source of NMEA data is received from a
compatible device. The function name is Aft Depth by default, it can be changed to suit the
confi guration (e.g. “Fwd Depth”).

¼ Note: Aft Depth is calibrated in the same manner as the standard depth. See ‘Calibration’ for

more details.

Variable name (default)
Function name (Race & HV Display)

Units m, ft, fm

Alarms Low (Shalllow)

Calibration Datum (off set)

Damping N/A

Aft Depth (ADep)

DEPTH-A

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Analog

There are four analog channels built into the CPU and multiple analog modules can be added
to the network.

Once a device is wired into an analog channel it must be confi gured before it will provide the
correct data.

Calibration of analog (linear) functions

For all linear functions it is necessary to set the Type value (see table below).

Description Function declared

0 to 10 Linear None

0 to 100 Linear None

0 to 1000 Linear None

y2

y1

x1

x1 = Analog Volts 1

y1 = Analog value 1

x2 = Analog Volts 2

y2 = Analog value 2

x2

¼ Note: Analog linear channel is the channel on the display where the data is sent to. There are

user channels available.

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Apparent wind angle

Apparent Wind Angle (AWA) is the angle of the wind relative to the bow of the boat. The value
displayed is back-calculated from the True Wind data so as to include True Wind Correction
data. Raw wind angle data from the masthead unit is displayed as Measured Wind Angle.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping N/A

App. Wind Angle (AWA)

AWA

MHU Off set, Heel correction On/Off

AutoCal Off set routine.

Apparent wind speed

Apparent Wind Speed (AWS) is the speed of the wind relative to the boat. The value displayed
is back-calculated from the True Wind data so as to include True Wind Correction data. Raw
wind speed data from the masthead unit is displayed as Measured Wind Speed.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units kph, mph

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping 0-9s

App. Wind Speed (AWS)

AWS

Hz/Kt

Speed Off set

¼ Note: The calibration values are factory set based on wind-tunnel tested sample units and it

is not recommended to change these. The option to change them exists for advanced users
who may choose to individually test masthead units to obtain specifi c calibration data. Both
calibration values are set to 1.04 by default.

Average speed

Average Speed (AVS) is a Trip Function that displays the average Boat Speed [speed through
the water] since the Trip Log was started.

In simple terms this can be calculated as:

Average Speed =

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units kt, mph, kph

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Average Speed (AVS)

AVG SPD

Trip Log

Trip Time

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Barometric pressure

There is a calibration if you wish to check your pressure reading against another barometer.
CAL VAL1 should be set to the current correct barometric pressure.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units mb

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Barometric Pressure (BARO)

BARO

Battery voltage

Battery Voltage displays the power supply voltage measured internally by the CPU.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units V

Alarms High, Low

Calibration Off set (set to known value)

Damping N/A

Battery Volts (BATT)

BATTERY

Bearing to waypoint

Bearing To Waypoint displays the bearing from the yachts current position (Boat Position) to
the current active waypoint.

This function repeats information received from a position fi xing device (e.g. GPS) via a NMEA
input.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units

Alarms High, Low

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Bearing origin to destination

WPT BRG

ºM, ºT

Great Circle, Rhumb Line

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Bearing waypoint to waypoint

Bearing Waypoint to Waypoint displays the bearing of the current leg of a route, from the
origin to destination waypoints. The value is constant until the position fi xer advances to the
next leg.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units

Alarms High, Low

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Bearing To Waypoint (BTW)

BRG WPT

ºM, ºT

Great Circle, Rhumb Line

Boat position

Boat position displays the current boat position of the yacht. This function is only available on
Graphic Displays.

This function repeats information received from a position-fi xing device (e.g. GPS) via a NMEA
input.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units ddº mm.mm, dddº mm.mm

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Boat Position (POS)

N/A

Boat speed

Boat Speed displays the speed of the boat through the water. Accurate calibration of Boat
Speed is critical to the overall performance of the system. On larger format displays an
indicator showing acceleration/deceleration trend is displayed.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units kt, mph, kph

Alarms High, Low

Calibration

Damping

Boat Speed (BSpd)

BOAT SPD

Distance Reference, known distance

SOG Reference, reference speed

Hz/Kt, port and starboard and single

Linearity correction

Use SOG – Select SOG as alternative boat
speed source.

0-9s

Dynamic Damping

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Boom position

Boom Position is designed to allow the boom height to be set accurately to allow furling
systems to work with optimum effi ciency.

Calibration of Boom Position

Boom Position is an arbitrary value and the value is not used in further calculations, as such an
absolutely accurate calibration is not required.

If Boom Position is not available in the menu it is necessary to determine the linear input in
use and confi gure it correctly.

Position the boom at the optimum point for furling/reefi ng, set POINT 1 to be 0.0, the voltage
is automatically recorded and can be noted from VOLTS 1 if required.

Position the boom at its highest normal position, set POINT 2 to be 5.0, the voltage is
automatically recorded and can be noted from VOLTS 2 if required.

After calibration check that the value displayed for Boom Position is positive if the boom is
high of the furling position, zero at the furling position and negative when the boom is below
the furling position.

Before furling it is a simple case of adjusting the boom height until Boom Position reads 0.0.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Arbitrary

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping N/A

Boom Position (Boom)

BOOM POS

Position 1 (known value 1)

Volts 1 (automatically recorded)

Position 2 (known value 2)

Volts 2 (automatically recorded)

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Canard angle

Canard Angle is designed to display the angle of a canard or forward rudder.

Calibration of Canard Angle

If Canard Angle is not available in the menu it is necessary to determine the linear input in use
and confi gure it correctly.

Position the canard centrally, set POINT 1 to be 0.0, the voltage is automatically recorded
and can be noted from VOLTS 1 if required. Position the canard at a known angle (e.g. 10º
starboard), set POINT 2 to be this angle (e.g. 10.0), the voltage is automatically recorded and
can be noted from VOLTS 2 if required. By convention if the rudder is turned anti-clockwise
from the centre the value should be positive.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping N/A

Canard (Can)

CANARD

Position 1 (known value 1)

Volts 1 (automatically recorded)

Position 2 (known value 2)

Volts 2 (automatically recorded)

Course

Course is a combination of Heading and Leeway and gives a more accurate number than
heading alone on which to base tacking angles etc.

In the absence of a Heel Angle sensor and/or Leeway calibration the Course value will be
identical to the Heading.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units ºM, ºT

Alarms N/A

Calibration Heading Node

Damping N/A

Course (CSE)

COURSE

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Course over ground

Course Over Ground (COG) displays the current course of the yacht relative to land (rather
than the water), referenced to North.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units ºM, ºT

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

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Course Over Ground (COG)

COG

Cross Track Error (XTE)

XTE displays the distance the yacht is from the direct route (Great Circle or Rhumb
Line depending on the position fi xer) between two waypoints. The measurement is a
perpendicular distance from the direct route to the yacht.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units nm

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

XTE

XTE

Daggerboard

Daggerboard Position will display a value which indicates the current vertical position of a
daggerboard.

Calibration of Daggerboard

The recommended procedure is as follows, this procedure is designed to display “0.0” when
the daggerboard is fully down and a negative value as it is raised. If Daggerboard is not
available in the menu structure it is necessary to determine the linear input in use and
confi gure it correctly - Refer to‘installtion information’.

Position the daggerboard in the fully extended position, set POINT 1 to be 0.0, the voltage is
automatically recorded and can be noted from VOLTS 1 if required. Position the daggerboard
at its fully retracted position, set POINT 2 to be a negative value equal to the travel of the
daggerboard. The voltage is recorded and can be noted from VOLTS 2 if required.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units As set by calibration

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping N/A

Daggerboard (Dag)

DAGGER

Position 1 (known value 1)

Volts 1 (automatically recorded)

Position 2 (known value 2)

Volts 2 (automatically recorded)

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Dead reckoning

Dead Reckoning provides Course and Distance from a base point, which is set when you start
the function running, both the bearing from the start point and its distance in nautical miles
can be displayed as separate functions.

N

1

2

3

4

6

5

Dead Reckoning

No. Description

1 Starting point

2 Course made good

3 Actual course sailed

4 Distance made good

5 Course reads: 213º Distance reads: 17.8 miles

6 Tide vector

D/R calculations are based on the Course function, therefore if a Heel Angle sensor is fi tted
the D/R data can be corrected for Leeway.

System requirements N/A

Connection N/A

Variable name (default)
Function name

D/RCourse, D/RDistance DRD/DRC

DR BRG and DR DIST

Units ºM, ºT, nm

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

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Depth

The depth off set adjustment allows the datum to be moved to give either depth below the
keel, below the waterline or from the transducer face.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units m, ft, fm

Alarms High (Deep), Low (Shallow)

Calibration Datum

Damping N/A

Depth

Depth

Distance to waypoint

Distance To Waypoint displays the distance from the yachts current position (Boat Position) to
the current active GPS waypoint.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Nm

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Distance to waypoint

WPT DIST

Heading

Heading displays the compass heading relative to North (either Magnetic or True reference
depending on sensor choice and system setup).

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units ºM, ºT,

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping

Heading (Hdg)

HDG

Off set

AutoSwing (depending on sensor)

0-9s

Dynamic Damping B&G Sensors only

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Heading on opposite tack

Heading on Opposite Tack displays the compass heading that the yacht would be following
after tacking to the same TWA on the other tack.

¼ Note: This function does not take any tidal eff ects into consideration.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units ºM, ºT,

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping 0-9s

Heading Opp. Tack (OppT)

OPP HDG

Heel angle

The Heel Angle function displays the port/starboard inclination of the yacht. Heel data is
used to calculate other functions including Leeway and Course. Heel Angle is also used
by Hercules systems to correct wind data for the change of orientation of the sensor in the
airfl ow.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration Off set

Damping 0-9s

Heel

HEEL

Keel angle

Keel Angle indicates the current axial position of a canting keel.

Calibration of Keel Angle.

The recommended procedure is as follows, this procedure is designed to display “0.0” when
the keel is central with negative values displayed on the port side. In this example the
maximum angle attainable by the keel is 40º.

If Keel Angle is not available in the menu structure it is necessary to determine the linear
input in use and confi gure it correctly - Refer to ‘Installtion Information’.

Position the keel centrally, set POINT 1 to be 0.0, the voltage is automatically recorded and
can be noted from VOLTS 1 if required. Position the keel at its maximum travel to starboard,
set POINT 2 to be a value equal to the angle of the keel (in this example 40.0), the voltage is
automatically recorded and can be noted from VOLTS 2 if required.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping 0-9s

Keel Angle (Keel)

KEEL ANG

Position 1 (KNown Value 1)

Volts 1 (Automatically Recorded)

Position 2 (Known Value 2)

Volts 2 (Automatically Recorded)

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Latitude/Longitude

Latitude and Longitude are displayed on the Graphic display as Boat Position (refer to
‘operating functions’.

Distance to layline

This function displays the distance of both left and right-hand laylines by alternating the
display between the two. An P or S is shown in the left hand digits to signify Port or Starboard
laylines respectively

¼ Note: The Race display doesn’t show the P or S

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Nm

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Layline Distance (dLL)

LL DIST

Leeway

Leeway is the angle between the compass heading (Heading) and the course through the
water (Course). The diff rence is caused by the boat slipping sideways through the water
whilst sailing upwind.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units º Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Leeway (Lway)

LEEWAY

User

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units N/A

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping N/A

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Linear n (LIN n)

LINEAR n

Type (see table below)

Minimum (value at 0V)

Maximum (value at 5V)

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Local time

Displays local time from an interfaced position fi xer. Ensure that your position fi xer is
confi gured to apply the correct local time off set.

¼ Note: Not availavle on Race DIsplay

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units N/A

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Local Time (Time)

TIME LOC

Mast angle

Mast Angle measurement is required for yachts with rotating masts as the wind sensor rotates
with the rig, which introduces errors into the wind calculations. To correct for this issue a mast
rotation sensor is fi tted to the system, which provides the angle information.

When Mast Angle data is available all wind data is corrected to ensure that all angles are
relative to the bow of the boat. In addition a new function, Wind Angle to Mast, is created.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration Off set

Damping 0-9s

Mast Angle (MST)

MAST ANG

Measured wind angle

Measured Wind Angle is the angle measured by the masthead unit, no calibrations are
applied except the basic off set value for alignment.

Measured Wind is not used whilst sailing, but is a useful function for checking the operation
and alignment of the wind instruments before additional corrections are applied to the data
during the calculation of the True Wind and Apparent Wind.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration Off set

Damping 0-9s

Measured Wind Angle (MWA)

MWA

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Measured wind Speed

¼ Note: Only available via the Webserver

Measured Wind Speed is the wind speed measured by the masthead unit, no calibrations
are applied except the factory set off set and Hz/Kt values. Measured Wind is not used whilst
sailing, but is a useful function for checking the operation of the wind instruments before
additional corrections are applied to the data during the calculation of the True Wind and
Apparent Wind.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Kt

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Measured Wind Speed (MWS)

MWS

Next leg apparent wind angle

¼ Note: Only available via the Webserver

Next Leg wind information is a prediction of the conditions of Apparent Wind Angle and
Speed that the yacht will experience after altering course onto the next leg.

This data is calculated from the current True Wind and a bearing that you enter for the next
leg course. From this information the True Wind Angle on the next leg is calculated, then by
using the polar tables the corresponding Boat Speed is given and hence the Apparent Wind
Speed and Angle can be calculated.

Should the leg be upwind or downwind, rather than free, the H5000 calculates the data using
the Target TWA on the favoured tack, this situation is indicated on the display by the position
of a small bar at the top (upwind) or bottom (downwind) of the digits.

The tide calculated by the system can be applied to the calculation if required.

The tide is calculated by the Processor when a position fi xing system is connected.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping N/A

Next Leg AWA (NL AWA)

NL AWA

Next Leg Bearing

Tide On

Next leg apparent wind speed

See Next Leg Apparent Wind Angle for operation information.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Operating variables | H5000 Operation Manual

Next Leg AWS (NL AWS)

NL AWS

Kt

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Optimum wind angle

Optimum Wind Angle provides an alternative method of presenting Target TWA data, which
some people fi nd easier to use.

For every Target Boat Speed there is a wind angle at which that speed will be achieved (Target
TWA). The Optimum Wind Angle is the diff erence between this angle and that at which you
are presently sailing, so keeping the Optimum Wind Angle at zero achieves the Target TWA for
Target Boat Speed.

If you are sailing at the optimum wind angle then you will achieve optimum VMG up/
downwind for the current wind condition. Sometimes, particularly downwind, it is easier to
try to sail to a wind angle rather than to the Target True Wind Angle (TWA). The accuracy of
this function will depend on how accurate the polar tables are for your boat.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Optimum Wind Angle (OPT WA)

OPT TWA

Polar Boat Speed

Polar Boat Speed is the predicted achievable boat speed for the current wind conditions.
Unlike Target Boat Speed, which only applies whilst sailing upwind or downwind. Polar Boat
Speed applies at all wind angles; it is therefore useful when sailing on a free leg.

The helmsman and trimmers can use this fi gure as the target to achieve maximum
performance independent of any changes in the wind speed. The same data is also available
via the Polar Performance % function in terms of Boat Speed as a percentage of Polar Boat
Speed.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Kt

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Polar Speed (POL)

POL SPD

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Polar Performance

Polar Performance displays boat speed as a percentage of the polar target for any given wind
speed and True Wind Angle.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units %

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Operating variables | H5000 Operation Manual

Polar Performance (POL %)

POL PERF

Pitch Rate

¼ Note: Hydra will show this data but cannot use it.

Pitch Rate displays the current value of Pitch Rate as used by Hercules Motion for wind
correction. This function is shown for diagnostic purposes only.

¼ Note: Also see Roll Rate.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees per Second

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Pitch Rate

PITCH

Remote n

The Remote functions are declared (in the External menu) by the Performance software and
are used to display data from an external system (e.g. a PC running B&G Deckman) via the
H-Link protocol.

Roll rate

¼ Note: Hydra will show this data but cannot use it.

Roll Rate displays the current value of Roll Rate as used by Hercules Motion for wind
correction. This function is shown for diagnostic purposes only.

¼ Note: Also see Pitch Rate.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees per Second

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Roll Rate

ROLL

Rudder angle

Displays the current Rudder Angle. Useful for assessing the balance of the yacht, especially
upwind.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration Off set

Damping N/A

Rudder Angle (Rud)

RUDDER

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Speed over ground

Speed Over Ground (SOG) displays the current speed of the yacht relative to land (rather than
the water).

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units kt

Alarms N/A

Calibration Off set

Damping 0-9

SOG

SOG

Stored log

The Stored Log runs continually and records the total distance travelled by the yacht since the
system was initially commissioned.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units nm

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Stored Log (Log)

STD LOG

Target boat speed

Target Boat Speed is the Boat Speed at which optimum VMG will be achieved, derived from
the polar table.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units kt

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Target Boat Speed (TG SPD)

TARG SPD

Target True Wind Angle

Target TWA is the TWA at which optimum VMG will be achieved, derived from the polar table.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Target TWA (TG TWA)

TARG T WA

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Temperature - Air

Air Temperature (AIR) displays the current temperature read via the sensor.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units ºC, ºF

Alarms High and Low

Calibration Off set

Damping N/A

Air Temperature (AIR)

AIR TEMP

Temperature - Aux

Displays the current temperature read via the sensor.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units ºC, ºF

Alarms High and Low

Calibration Off set

Damping N/A

Aux Temperature (AUX)

AUX TEMP

Temperature - Sea

Displays the current water temperature.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units ºC, ºF

Alarms High and Low

Calibration Off set

Damping N/A

Sea Temperature (Sea)

SEA TEMP

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Tide set and rate

The system calculates current fl ow by comparing the Boat Speed and Course (which are
measured relative to the water) to the ground referenced data (SOG and COG) from a GPS.
This calculation therefore includes all water motion including both tides and permanent
currents.

As the calculation utilizes the Course function its accuracy can be enhanced by the use of a
Heel Angle sensor and accurate Leeway calibration.

¼ Note: If your position fi xer sends magnetic bearing, check that the variation is correctly en-

tered (or calculated) in the position fi xer.

Importantly the damping on this function is adjustable, in rapidly changing tidal situations
you need to lower the damping down as far as possible to be able to see the changes quickly.
However in stable conditions, probably off shore, averaging the data over a longer time will
normally give a more stable, accurate fi gure. In addition note that particularly frequent
manoeuvring can produce unreliable fi gures due to the lag in update from position fi xing
devices.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units ºM, ºT, nm

Alarms N/A

Calibration Magnetic Variation

Damping 0-24minutes, 15seconds increments

Tide Set (T SET), Tide Rate (T RTE)

TIDE SET, TIDE RTE

Timer

The system Timer can be used for either countdown or as a straight-forward stopwatch.

¼ Note: If your position fi xer sends magnetic bearing, check that the variation is correctly en-

tered (or calculated) in the position fi xer.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units hh:mm:ss

Alarms Countdown bleep via Audible Alarm

Calibration Set countdown period

Damping N/A

Timer

TIMER

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Time to layline

The information displayed shows the time to go before reaching the appropriate layline.
A value of zero indicates that the layline has been reached. P and S are shown on Graphic
Display to indicate time on each layline. Race Display only shows current layline.

¼ Note: This data is provided by Zeus MFD, normally using arbitrary tacking angles, as such it

should only be considered an approximation.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units hh:mm:ss

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Operating variables | H5000 Operation Manual

Time to Layline (tLL)

L/L TIME

Time to waypoint

Displays time until arrival at the active waypoint at the current speed and course.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units hh:mm:ss

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

Time to Waypoint (t WPT)

TTW

Trip log

The Trip Log records the distance travelled through the water. The value displayed is the
distance, in nautical miles, travelled from the time the Trip Log was started.

¼ Note: There are two trip logs

Menu
Variable name (default)
Function name

Units nm

Alarms N/A

Calibration N/A

Damping N/A

LOG

Trip Log (TRIP)

TRIP LOG

Trim (Fore/Aft)

The Trim function displays the fore/aft trim angle of the yacht.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration Off set

Damping 0-9s

Trim

TRIM

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Trim tab angle

Trim Tab Angle is designed to display the angle of an attached trim tab, traditionally this
would be attached to the keel, however because this value is not used within the system for
further calculation it can be used for any trim tab type device.

Calibration of Trim Tab Angle

The recommended procedure is as follows: If Trim Tab is not available in the menu structure it
is necessary to determine the linear input in use and confi gure it correctly

Position the tab centrally, set POINT 1 to be 0.0, the voltage is automatically recorded and can
be noted from VOLTS 1 if required.

Position the tab at a known angle (e.g. 10º starboard), set POINT 2 to be this angle (e.g.

10.0), the voltage is automatically recorded and can be noted from VOLTS 2 if required. By
convention if the tab is to starboard of the centreline the value should be positive.

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping N/A

Trim Tab (Tab)

TRIM TAB

Position 1 (known value 1)

Volts 1 (automatically recorded)

Position 2 (known value 2)

Volts 2 (automatically recorded)

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True Wind Angle

True Wind Angle is calculated from Measured Wind Speed, Measured Wind Angle and Boat
Speed, this data is then combined with True Wind correction and heel angle correction values
to create True Wind data. True Wind data is used to back-calculate Apparent Wind data as
shown in the vector triangle below.

7

1

2

3

4

No. Description

1

True Wind Speed

2

True Wind Direction

3

True Wind Angle

4

Apparent Wind Speed

5

Heading

6

Apparent Wind Angle

7

Wind

5

6

Wind Triangle

Variable name (default)
Function name

True Wind Angle (TWA)

TWA

Units Degrees

Alarms Sector

Calibration

True Wind Correction Tables

AutoCal TWA correction routine

Damping 0-9s

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True wind direction

True Wind Direction is the compass direction that the wind is coming from. It is calculated
from the True Wind Angle and Heading and is therefore corrected for errors induced by
aerodynamic eff ects via True Wind correction tables along with Heel Angle correction if
available (Hercules).

2

1

3

True Wind Direction

No. Description

1

Heading = 240º

2

True Wind Direction = 280º

3

True Wind Angle = 40º

Variable name (default)
Function name

Units Degrees ºm / ºT

Alarms N/A

Calibration

Damping

True Wind Angle (TWA)

TWA

True Wind Correction Tables

AutoCal TWA correction routine

0-9s

Dynamic Damping

True Wind Speed

True Wind Speed (TWS) is the speed of the wind measured relative to the water surface.

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Variable name (default)
Function name

Units kt, m/s

Alarms High, Low

Calibration True Wind Correction Tables

Damping 0-9s

Operating variables | H5000 Operation Manual

True Wind Speed (TWS)

TWS