h1000 pilot introduction overview Congratulations on your purchase of the h1000 Pilot from B&G. The h1000 Pilot is the latest in autopilots from B&G and represents B&G’s commitment to providing our customers with the finest marine navigation systems. The h1000 Pilot is an easy to use, state-of-the-art computerised electronic autopilot system designed as a sophisticated navigation aid and provides many useful features.
introduction h1000 pilot certification warnings & precautions: WARNING: DO NOT USE AN ALCOHOL BASED CLEANER ON THIS DISPLAY. Note: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
h1000 pilot contents contents Overview 1 Features 1 Certification 2 Trademarks 2 Contents 3 Controls 5 Getting Started Engaging Pilot Disengaging Pilot 5 Pilot mode selection Compass Mode Navigate Mode Wind Mode 6 Main menu Main Menu Tack Memories Pilot Memories Resume Tack TWA Mode Speed Source 11 Memories Menu Compass Reset trip log Alarms Lighting Timer 13 Calibration Entering Secure Mode 16 Installation Precautions Panel mounting 17 Electrical Connections External Connections
h1000 pilot contents contents Man Overboard (MOB) Mode 22 Man Overboard Key Power Boats Sail Boats MOB Manual Recovery: For All Boats, Pilot OFF Manual Recovery: for all Boats, Pilot ON MOB Automatic Recovery: Power Only, Pilot ON Page 4 Technical Specifications 25 Warranty 26 22 22 22 23 23 24
h1000 Pilot controls controls Light control The lighting level can be changed at any time by pressing the LIGHTS key. This causes the lighting level to cycle in the sequence high – medium – low – off and then back to high. The UP/DOWN keys are used to move through data pages, scroll through items in a list, and alter numerical values. Press the ENTER key to select the Main Menu from a data page, select items from a list entry, and store values to memory. ON engages the Pilot in the selected mode.
h1000 pilot getting started getting started Before switching the Pilot on for the first time, check that the installation has been wired according to the instructions contained in the h1000 Pilot Installation Manual. After initial power-up the Pilot displays Comp Mode and shows the Pilot status as OFF. Pressing the MODE key with the Pilot OFF scrolls through the available Pilot modes Comp, Wind and Nav providing the data is available on the system.
h1000 pilot pilot mode selection compass mode With Compass Mode selected and the Pilot switched OFF, steer the boat onto the desired heading and allow the boat to settle. Engage the Pilot in Compass Mode by pressing the ON key once. The display changes to Heading and Set CRS (Course). A rudder position indicator bar is also displayed at the bottom of the screen. Course changes can now be made by turning the rotary knob, or by pressing the –10° and +10° increment keys.
h1000 pilot pilot mode selection compass mode 2nd page 3rd page additional compass pages With the pilot ON pressing the UP/DOWN keys will scroll the display to a second and third Compass Mode page. Page 2 displays boat speed, course and rudder position. Page 3 displays a track screen of the current data, if position information is available.
h1000 pilot pilot mode selection wind mode wind mode In Wind Mode, the Pilot will steer a course that maintains a set target Apparent Wind Angle (Set AWA) or True Wind Angle (Set TWA). If the wind shifts, the Pilot will alter course so that the actual wind angle to the boat remains the same. With Wind Mode selected, steer the boat until the desired AWA is displayed and allow the boat to settle. Activate the Pilot in Wind Mode by pressing the ON key once.
h1000 pilot pilot mode selection navigate mode navigate mode In Nav Mode, the Pilot can be used to steer to a waypoint created by the h1000 CND (Central Navigation Display ) or from an external source via NMEA. With Nav Mode selected and the Pilot switched OFF, steer the boat onto the Bearing to Waypoint (BTW), ensure that the cross track error is less than 0.1Nm, and allow the boat to settle. Activate the Pilot in Nav Mode by pressing the ON key once.
h1000 pilot main menu main menu main menu The Main menu is accessed by pressing the ENTER key. The items listed in this menu differ slightly dependent upon the boat type and units connected to the system. The ‘tack’ item will only be listed if the wind interface is connected and the Pilot configured for sail in Dockside Calibration.
h1000 pilot main menu pilot memories Pilot Memories Pressing the ENTER key with Pilot highlighted takes the user into the Pilot Memories pages. Tack (see also Page 9 of this manual) Pressing the ENTER key with this option highlighted displays the auto tack function delay time setting, adjustable between 0 and 99 seconds. The default setting is 10 seconds. TWA mode (see also Page 9 of this manual) Pressing the ENTER key displays the status for TWA mode..
h1000 pilot main menu memories menu Compass The compass memory allows a pre-set heading to be defined and any deviation from that course will be shown as an error on the Tactical Compass page. This course can be updated by one of three methods. The first method, is simply by pressing the ENTER key whilst the display is showing the Tactical Compass page. The second is by using the drop down box in the Memories → Compass → Course, drop down menu.
main menu h1000 pilot alarms The setting procedure for the wind speed alarm is shown. The other alarms are set in a similar manner. Note: The low battery alarm is pre-set at 10.5 volts, and can only be turned ON or OFF. lighting lighting Display lighting levels are controlled by the lights key in normal operation, but the exact level of illumination can be adjusted for each of the three settings from this menu.
h1000 pilot main menu timer timer The timer can be used for counting down to the start of a race and to record elapsed time. The timer can be set to countdown anywhere from 1 minute to a maximum of 59 minutes in 1-minute increments. Once started, the timer will continue to run in the background, even if the timer configuration page is exited. The Timer function can be displayed in any of the User Pages.
h1000 pilot calibration calibration Note: For full details of calibrations for your h1000 pilot refer to the Installation Manual supplied with your unit. Calibration Calibration values take time and effort to set up and it is often necessary to perform various manoeuvres with the boat. For this reason, an optional security check is provided before entry into the calibration menus to save accidental resets.
h1000 pilot installation installation precautions To avoid electromagnetic interference, it is recommended that the Pilot display be installed no less than 0.3 metres from a compass and 1 metre from a GPS. The Pilot is water resistant, but not waterproof. Use the cover when not in use. The rear connectors that are not connected to cables must remain protected by their appropriate caps.
h1000 pilot installation electrical connections external connections Two Fastnet² connectors are provided at the rear of the unit. The table below shows pin functions.
h1000 pilot accessories accessories Hand-held controller The Hand-Held Controller provides remote control over the h1000 Pilot.
h1000 pilot accessories accessories joystick control The Joystick allows direct control of the rudder via the autopilot computer for quick and responsive steering. The Joystick has two modes of operation available to the helmsman, giving different steering control as follows: normal In this mode the rudder moves in the direction of the joystick movement, when the joystick is returned to the central position, the rudder movement stops.
h1000 pilot accessories accessories disengaging the pilot from joystick mode The joystick can be de-activated by either: • • • Pressing the Joystick key Pressing the Red OFF key on the Pilot display Pressing the Red OFF key on the Hand-Held Controller When the Pilot is disengaged from the Joystick mode, the h1000 Pilot will return the mode selected prior to the joystick being engaged.
h1000 pilot mob procedure man overboard (mob) mode man overboard key The Man Overboard key is an optional extra which activates the h1000 Pilot’s man overboard procedure. For the MOB function to operate, the Pilot system must have a boat speed input from a paddlewheel sensor. The procedure will not operate when the Pilot is set to manual pre-set speed bands or from speed over ground (SOG).
h1000 pilot mob procedure mob procedure mob manual recovery: for all boats, pilot off 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the MOB key as soon as the person is lost overboard. All digital displays will flash the MOB Alarm Message and the alarm will sound (if connected). Pressing any key on the h1000 Pilot display silences the MOB alarm. This action clears the alarm screen and the display now shows the bearing and distance to where the incident occurred.
mob procedure h1000 pilot mob procedure mob automatic recovery: power only, pilot on 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Press the MOB key as soon as the person is lost overboard. All digital displays will flash the MOB Alarm Message and the alarm will sound (if connected). Pressing any key on the h1000 Pilot display silences the MOB alarm. This action clears the alarm screen and the display now shows the bearing and distance to where the incident occurred.
h1000 Pilot Specification technical specifications Dimensions: 110mm x 170mm Power Supply 10-16 volts dc Power consumption (Display): 50mA (Lights OFF) 200mA (Lights ON) Power Consumption(Processor): 50mA (Excludes Ram & Accessories) Autopilot Interface: Interface) NMEA 0183 ver 2.
warranty h1000 pilot warranty 1. warranty Brookes & Gatehouse Limited (“B&G”) guarantees this product against defects in materials or workmanship on the terms and conditions set out below (the “Warranty”). 2. warranty period The Warranty continues for 24 months from the date of purchase by the user’s (excluding mechanical items, including but not limited to, autopilot drive units which are subject to 12 months warranty).
h1000 Pilot warranty warranty 6. software B&G shall not be liable under this Warranty or otherwise for any defect in software incorporated within the product. 7. further warranties The Warranty set out in this document is the only Warranty offered by B&G. B&G makes no further promises in relation to this product such as (but not limited to): 7.1. That it is suitable for any particular use; or 7.2. That it conforms to any particular quality standards. 8. transfer This Warranty is not transferable. 9.
