B&G h1000 pilot User manual

h1000 system
user manual
HB-1000D-02 English
WARNING!
Use of solvent based or chemical
cleaners on displays will result in
damage and invalidate your
warranty.

introduction h1000
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h1000 introduction
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overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the h1000 System from B&G. The h1000 navigation system
combines clever thinking with incredibly simple operation, and represents B&G’s commitment to
providing customers with the finest marine navigation systems. The h1000 is a fully expandable
integrated system of Pilot, Instrument and Chart Plotters offering a major advance in display
flexibility. You can access any information from any display unit, so even one display unit can do
everything providing the sensors are in the system.
Before you begin using your new h1000 System, please take the time to read this manual to help
you achieve the full potential from your new system.

introduction h1000
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certification
warnings and 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different
circuit. Consult an authorised dealer or other qualified technician for additional help if these
remedies do not correct the problem.
This device meets requirements for CFR47 Part 15 of theFCC limits forClass B equipment.
The h1000
meets the standards set out in European Standard EN 60945: 1997 IEC 945: 1996 for
maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment andsystems.
During the manufacturing process, an anti-mist coating is applied to the inside of the display
window, however, undercertain atmospheric conditions, asmall amount of condensation may form
on the window of the instrument display, this will not harm the unit and should clear after a short
period once the instrument has been switched on
The h1000 contains no user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorised
service centre. Unauthorisedrepairs or modifications will invalidate your warranty.
trademarks
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written
permission of B&G.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. B&G reserves the right to change
or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person
or organisation of such changes.
B&G, and h1000 are all trademarks of Brookes & Gatehouse Ltd. and may not be used without the
express permission of B&G.

h1000 contents
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contents
overview 3
warnings and precautions 4
trademarks 4
contents 5
system overview 7
display overview 8
light controls 8
switching on and off 9
switchingon 9
default data pages 9
examples of the default data pages 9
switchingoff 9
default factory settings 10
changing screen format 10
screen formats 10
changing page data 10
graphical pages 11
graphical pages 11
track screen 11
depth 11
pilot display 11
main menu 12
timer 12
memories 13
compass 13
reset trip log 13
alarms 13
memories 14
alarms 14
lighting 14
calibrations 15
depth calibration 16
speed calibration 17

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contents
wind calibration 19
compass calibration 21
system set-up 23
compass function 24
alarms 25
alarm conditions 25
errorconditions 25
data failure 26
technical specifications 27
installation 28
precautions 28
panel mounting 28
electrical connections 29
external connections 29
interface connections 29
connections 29
system expansion 30
pilot features 30
cnd features 30
analogue features 30
system expansion 31
3fd features 31
interface box features 31
system expansion diagram 32
abbreviations 33
warranty 34

h1000 overview Page 7
system overview
Depth
Sensor
Speed
Sensor
12 Volts
10m Fastnet Cable2m Fastnet Cable
LCD Display
Speed Depth
Interface Box
Masthead Unit
Wind
Interface Box

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display overview
light controls
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 the various display pages
and to scroll through options.
Pressing the ENTER key displays the Main Menu, it is also used to select
highlighted items.
Title Line
Data Entr y Fi el d
Highlighted
Menu Item
A
ddi tio nal
commands are
displayed here
OK returns to
previous menu
whe n hi ghlighte d
and the ENTER
key is pressed

h1000 getting started
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switching on and off
Before switching the h1000 on, check that the
installation instructions detailed on pages, 28 and 29
have been correctly followed.
switching on
Turning on the 12 Volt power supply to the system you
will be presented with the B&G logo splash screen.
The h1000 will then perform a short self-test
procedure that checks internal memory and displays
any failure detected on the screen.
After a few seconds, the screen will display a data
page, from here you can move through the page
options usingthe UP/DOWN keys.
default data pages
The h1000 displays are pre-programmed with six
default data page formats. These can be accessed by
pressing the UP/DOWN keys. To change the default
data page settings; refer to changing screen format on
Page 7 of this manual. The flexibility of the h1000
system allows for a virtually endless combination of
screen formats to suit individual needs.
Stored Log
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examples ofthe default data pages
switching off
Turning off the 12V d.c. power supply at the breaker
will power off the h1000 System.

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default factory settings
Language: English
Speed/Distance Units: Nautical Miles
Depth Units: Metres
Wind Speed Units: Knots
Bearing Reference: Magnetic
DateFormat: Day-Month-Year
Time Reference: UTC (universal time coordinate)
changing screen format
screen formats
The display can be customised for personal
preferences using the Page Contents menu.
changing page data
Pressing the ENTER key from a data page will display the main menu. Select the Page Contents
menu and press ENTER to select the screen format of the data page previously displayed.
Choose one of the pre-defined screen formats using the UP/DOWN keys andthen press ENTER to
select.
Once a screen format has been selected, use the UP/DOWN keys to select which pane you wish to
configure and press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through the ‘information displayed’
choices and then press the ENTER key to select. Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll to the next pane
and press ENTER to select the pane.
Repeat the selection process until you have made a choice for each pane. Use the UP/DOWN keys
to highlight OK and press the ENTER key to save your selections.
To exit this function, use the UP/DOWN keys to highlight OK in the bottom right hand corner of the
screen and press ENTER, you will then be taken back to the Main Menu.