B&G h1000 pilot User manual

h1000 system
user manual
HB-1000D
Issue: 0001

h1000
introduction
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overviewoverview
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
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certification
warnings & precautions: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. 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 the FCC limits for Class B equipment.
The h1000 meets the standards set out in European Standard EN 60945: 1997 IEC 945 : 1996 for
maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems.
The h1000 contains no user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorised
service centre. Unauthorised repairs or modifications will void your warranty.
trademarkstrademarks
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, 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 1
Certification 2
Warnings & Precautions: 2
Trademarks 2
Contents 3
Display overview 5
Lighting Controls 5
Switching on and off 7
Switching On 7
Switching Off 7
Default Data Pages 6
Default factory settings 8
Display format 8
Display Formats 8
Custom Pages 7
Pages 9
Composite Pages 9
Track Screen 9
Depth 9
Pilot Display 9
Main Menu 10
Menu System 10
Timer 9
Memories 11
Memories 11
Compass 11
Reset Trip Log 11
Alarms 11
Lighting 12
Calibrations 13
Calibration 13
Entering Secure Mode 12
Depth calibration 14
Depth Calibration 14
Speed calibration 14
Speed Calibration 14

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contents
Wind calibration 17
Wind Calibration 16
Compass calibration 19
Compass Calibration 18
System 21
System set-up 21
Compass 23
Tactical Compass Display 22
Storing the course 22
Last tack information 22
Alarms 23
Alarm conditions 24
Error Conditions 25
Data Failure 25
Technicalspecifications 26
Installation 27
Precautions 27
Panelmounting 27
Electrical connections 28
External Connections 28
Interface connections 28
Connections 28
System expansion 29
Pilot Features 29
CND Features 29
Analogue 28
3FD Features 30
Interface Box Features 30
System expansion 31
Abbreviations 32
Warranty 33

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overview
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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 LIGHTSkey.
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 ENTERkey displays the Main Menu, it is also used to select
highlighted items.
Title Line
Data Entry Field
Highlighted
Menu Item
Additional
commands are
displayed here
OK returns to
previous menu
when highlighted

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getting started
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switching on and off
Before switching the h1000 on, check that the
installation instructions detailed on pages 26 & 27
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 using the 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 display formaton
Page 7 of this manual. The flexibility of the h1000
system allows an endless combination of display
formats to suit individual needs.
Stored Log
s t s t
s t
s t
s t
s t
examples of the default data pages
Switching Off
Turning off the 12 Volt power supply will power off
the h1000 System.

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fault factory settings
Language: English
Speed/Distance Units: Nautical Miles
Depth Units: Metres
Wind Speed Units: Knots
Bearing Reference: Magnetic
Date Format: Day-Month-Year
Time Reference: UTC (universal time coordinate)
changing display format
display formats
The display can be customised for personal
preferences using the page contents menu.
changing pages
Pressing the ENTERkey from a data page will display the main menu. Select the PageContents
menu to change the format of the data page previously displayed.
Select one of the pre-defined display formats using the UP/DOWN keys and then press ENTERto
select.
Once a display format has been selected, you can then choose which information is displayed in
each panel. Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through the choices and then press the ENTERkeyto
select.
Repeat the selection process until you have made a choice for each pane. Highlight OKandpress
the ENTERkey to save. You will then be taken back to the Main Menu.

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graphical pages
graphical pages
There are four full screen graphical pages available
when the appropriate data is on the system.
These pages are viewed by selecting Page Contents
from the Main Menu, and then selecting the Full
Screen option from the Select Format page.
track screen
Available when a GPS is part of the system and
currently navigating to an active waypoint.
The track screen shows the Vessel’s position on the
screen as an XX, the arrow from the vessel’s position
shows the current course over ground to the next
waypoint of the leg.
The relative position of the waypoint is shown as a
circle. The name of the waypoint, the bearing to
waypoint (BTW) and distance to waypoint (DTW)
information are also displayed. The position of this
information depends on the direction of the vessel.
depth
Available when a Depth sensor is part of the system.
Depth is clearly shown in figures in the top half of the
screen.
The histogram in the lower half the screen gives an
impression of the profile of the seabed.
A dashed line shows the minimum depth alarm level, if
set.
pilot display
Available when a Pilot is part of the system.
This is a read-only repeat of the main page on the pilot
display unit.
The layout of this page will depend on the mode
currently selected by the pilot. Refer to the h1000Pilot
User manual for more details.

main menu
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main menu
menu system
From any data page, press the ENTERENTERkey to access
the h1000 menu system. The Main MenuMain Menu will be
displayed.
If no other key is pressed within a period of six
seconds, the display will revert to the previously
displayed data page.
timer
timer
When the timer is selected from the Main Menu for the first time, the display will show Time to
Start. To adjust the start time, highlight 00 mins and press the ENTERkey when ready. Alter the
countdown start time by using the UP/DOWN keys and press the ENTERkey to move between the
digits.
To start the timer, use the UP/DOWN keys to highlight Start and press the ENTERkeywhenready.
If the timer is counting down to the start ofa race, the Title will remain as Timeto Start.Whenthe
timer reaches zero, the title will change to Elapsed Time and continue counting up until Resetis
selected.
The timer function continues to operate even when the timer page is exited. This allows accessto
other pages if necessary or perhaps even configure a data page to show the Race timer function.

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memories
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memories
memories
This menu covers various features of the
system in which user-supplied data is stored
for future use.
compass
The compass memory holds the current course and can also be user defined. Port and Starboard
courses are retained and are updated at each ENTERENTERkeypresswhilstinthe Tactical compassTactical compass
page.
When OK is selected control returns to the Main MenuMain Menu.
reset trip log
Trip log and Stored log functions can be accessed and displayed from the Page Contents
menuwhen
a Speed/Depth Interface is connected to the system. The trip log can be reset to zero by highlighting
Reset trip log from the Memories Menu, selecting OK from the dr
op down box, and then pressing the
ENTERkey. Choosing cancel from the drop-
down box will exit the function without resetting the trip
log value.
alarms
Alarm levels for high wind speed, shallow depth, compass off course and low battery volts
canbeset
from the Alarms menu.
To set the wind speed alarm, highlight Wind speed from the menu and press the ENTER
key.
A drop-down box will appear showing an alarm wind speed value and off.
To set the alarm, select the
wind speed value from the drop down box and press the ENTERkey. Using the UP/DOWN and
ENTER
keys, alter the value to the desired setting. The alarm is now active and will trigger if the wind
speed is exceeded. To switch off the alarm, simply highlight off from the drop-down box.
The procedure for setting the wind speed alarm is shown on the following page as an example. The
other alarms are set in a similar way.
Note: The low battery alarm is pre-set at 10.5 volts, and can only be turned ON or OFF.

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memories
alarms
Note: all alarms are set to off when they leave the factory.
When an alarm condition occurs, all
displays will show an alarm window which identifies the alarm
and displays the current value. If an external alarm is connected to the Universal Interface
,thiswill
also sound. To silence the alarm press the ENTERkey on any display.
lighting
The three display lighting levels are controlled by the LIGHTS key in normal operation, but the
exact brightness can be adjusted for each of the three settings from this menu.
The levels are numbered in the order they appear when the key is pressed, and each level can be
set in percentage terms from 00% (minimum) to 99% (maximum).
In addition this menu page allows for the lighting zone to be set either locallocal(thisdisplayunitonly),
or systemsystem (the entire system) and is useful when zoning particular displays on the boat.
For example, cockpit display lighting can be isolated from a display located below decks.
Highlighting OK and pressing the ENTERkey returns the display to the main menu.

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calibrations
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 beforeentryinto
the Calibration Menu to prevent accidental resets.
security pin
The security PIN check uses a four digit Personal Identification Number or PIN. If security has
been activated, this PIN must be entered if you require the Calibrations Menu.
If you reset the PIN to 0000, security checking is disabled.
security
Security is an option on the Calibrations menu, which allows a new PIN to be set. Once a non-zero
PIN has been set the security checking is enabled, and all subsequent access to the Calibration
Menu is restricted.
Note:
Once the PIN has been entered the PIN entry screen is automatically by-passed when re-entering
the calibration menu. After a power cycle, the PIN is once again required to enter the Calibration
Menu.
Security
disabled
Security
enabled

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depth calibration
depth calibration
Depth calibration allows the units of
measurement, damping and
transducer offset to be adjusted.
depth units
Depth values can be shown in
metres, feet or fathoms. To change
the units, highlight Unit and press
ENTER. Using the UP/DOWN keys,
highlight the desired choice and
press ENTERto memorise.
depth damping
Depth damping allows you to slow
down the response of depth
readings in rougher conditions by
adjusting the damping value from
0.00 to 9.00.
For minimum damping, set the
value to 0.00, for maximum
damping, set the value to 9.00.
Note: It is recommended that for
most conditions, depth damping is
set to zero (0.00).
DEPTH
TRANSDUCER
WATERLINE
(+VEOFFSET
VALUES)
OFFSET
(VALUEOF
0.0)
KEEL
(-VEOFFSET
VALUES)
KEEL
OFFSET
WATERLINE
OFFSET
depth offset
Offset allows the h1000 to display
depth readings from directly below
the keel or propellers of the boat,
or from the waterline to the sea
bed. This makes it much easier to
see how much water clearance is
left beneath the boat.
The offset 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.

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speed calibration
speed calibration
Speed calibration sets the units of measurement, damping and speed calibration factor (Refer to the
flow chart detailed on P age 15).
units
Boat speed values can be shown in knots, kph or mph. To change the units, highlight Unit
andpress
ENTER. Using the UP/DOWN keys, highlight the desired choice and press ENTERto memorise.
damping
Boat speed damping allows you to slow down the response of speed readings in rougher conditions
by adjusting the damping value from 0 to 9. For minimum damping, set the value
to0,formaximum
damping, set the value to 9.
adjustment
Speed adjustment 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.
adjustment -auto
This procedure will automatically calibrate the boat speed and log readings ,and is the recommended
method for most boats. This procedure requires the boat to make consecutive runs, under power at a
constant speed, over a known distance.
Select two markers that are easily identifiable on the ground and on a chart, and where the effects of tidal
flow is at a minimum. Measure and record the distance between the markers on the chart.
It is recommended that three runs are carried out, this a
ccountsfor tidalefforts, andimproves accuracy.
However, a time should selected when the current is at a minimum, i.e. slack water between tides.
1) From the Speed Calibration Menu, highlight Adjustment , choose autofromthedrop-
downbox,and
then press the ENTERkey to confirm.
2) If necessary, adjust the Run Length to correspond with your measured distance and then highlight OK,
and press ENTERto accept.
3) The display will now show Run 1 and start will be highlighted. Maintaining the boat at y
ourconstant
speed, press ENTER
when the boat is in line with the start of your measured distance. The display will
now change to show Run 1 with end highlighted.
4) When the boat is in line with the second marker of your measured distance, press the ENTER
keyto
temporarily halt the calibration. Run 2 and start will now be shown on the screen.
5) Maintaining your constant boat speed, turn the boat through 180°
in preparationfor yoursecond run
along the measured distance. When the boat is in line withthe second marker, press the ENTER
keyto
resume the calibration procedure. The display will now show RUN 2 and end will be highlighted.
6) When the boat is in line with the first marker, press the ENTER
key. This will temporarily halt the
calibration procedure.
7) Repeat the procedure detailed above for Run 3 .
8) Upon completion of Run 3, highlight accept all and press ENTER
.The system willnowautomatically
calculate the new boat speed and update the readings accordingly.
Note: If for any reason during the calibration procedure you wish to abort the calculation, simply
highlight abort all and press the ENTER key.

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speed calibration
adjustment –ref
Reference speed adjustment, allows for quick and easy calibration of your boat speed readin
gsagainsta
known calibrated source; for example, speed over the ground from a GPS or alongside another boat with
a calibrated log.
1) From the Speed Claibration Menu, highlight Adjustment, select reffrom the drop-
downboxand
press ENTERto select. The display will now show the Reference Speed page.
2) If speed over the ground data is available on the system from a GPS, the h1000 will
automatically detect this and display this value on the screen with the message from SOG
.To
accept this value, simply highlight OK and press the ENTERkey.
3) If speed over the ground is not available, simply highlight the speed value and, using the
UP/DOWN and ENTER keys, adjust the value to the known reference boat speed.
4) Next, highlight OK and press ENTERto complete the operation.
sea temperature units
Sea temperature information can be shown in °cor °f. To change the units, highlight Seatemp
and
press ENTER. Using the UP/DOWN keys, highlight the desired choice, and press the ENTER
key to
memorise.

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wind calibration
wind calibration
Wind calibration sets the wind speed measurement units, damping, and masthead unit offset. The
masthead unit offset can be adjusted while observing the live apparent wind angle on the same page
(Refer to the flow chart detailed on Page 17).
wind speed -units
Wind speed values can be shown in knots, kph, mph or m/s. To change the wind speed units,
highlight Wind speed from the Calibration Menu and press ENTER. Next, highlight Unit, press
ENTERand select the desired choice from the drop-down menu. Press the ENTER key again to
memorise the setting.
wind speed damping
Wind speed damping allows you to slow down the response of wind speed readings in gusty
conditions by adjusting the damping value from 0 to 9. For minimum damping, set the value to 0.0
0
Increase the damping value if the readings are too unstable in rough weather.
wind angle -calibration
Accurate wind angle readings require the masthead unit to be installed facing forward and as close
to the centre line of the boat as possible. However, this is not always possible, so theh1000
allowsa
masthead unit sensor offset to be applied. This offset applies an electronic correction so that wind
angle readings can then shown correctly on the display.
Mhu offsetMhu offset is calculated by the following procedure:
1. Sail close-
hauled on a Port Tack and note the set of all sails. When conditions are steady note
the apparent wind angle. For example, Port 35°.
2. Tack the boat until close-
hauled on a Starboard Tack, ensure the sails are set as for the Port
Tack. When conditions are steady note the apparent wind angle. For example, Starboard 25°
.
3. To calculate the MHU Offset
subtract the Starboard value from the Port value, then divide by
two. For example, Port 35°-Starboard 25°= 10 / 2 = 5.
If the value is positive the offset is to Port, if the value is negative it is to Starboard.
To enter the masthead unit offset, highlight Wind angle from the Wind Calibration Menu
andpress
ENTERto select. Highlight MHU offset and press ENTERENTER.
If the value calculated is positive,
the wind sensor is misaligned to Port. To correct this, the value
must be offset clockwise (starboard) by the value calculated. Use the UP/DOWN keysand the
ENTER
key to alter the value.
If the value is negative, the wind sensor is misaligned to Starboard
. To correct this, the readings must
be offset anti-clockwise (Port) by the calculated value. Use the UP/DOWN keys and the ENTER
keyto
alter the value.
wind angle -damping
Wind angle damping allows you to slow down the response of wind angle readings in
gustyconditions
by adjusting the damping value from 0 to 9. For minimum damping, set the value to 0.00. Increase
the damping value if the readings are too unstable in rough weather.

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wind calibration

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compass calibration
compass calibration
The Compass Calibration Menu sets the heading offset, damping, and swing parameters for the
h1000 fluxgate compass (Refer to the flow chart detailed on Page 19).
compass offset
The compass offset electronically compensates for fixed errors (misalignment) between theflux-
gate
sensor and the direction of the boat. These errors can occur if the compass sensor is not exactly
orientated during installation.
To accurately enter a compass offset, the boat’s actual heading must be known, for example:
reference the h1000 fluxgate against a calibrated bowl compass,
or follow a known transit referenced from a chart.
To enter the compass offset value, highlight Compass from the Compass Calibration Menu and
press ENTER. Adjust the value using the UP/DOWN and ENTERkeys. The
value entered should be
between +180°and -180°.
Example:
•Boat’s actual heading is 076°
•h1000 display shows 092°
•The compass offset entered should be -016°
To facilitate this procedure, live heading is shown on the screen so that the effects of the offset
can
immediately be seen.
compass damping
Compass damping allows you to slow down the response of compass readings in rougher weather by
adjusting the damping value from 0 to 9. For minimum damping, set the value to 0.00. Increase the
damping value if the readings are too unstable in rough weather.
compass swing
The swing procedure allows the compass to learn the effects of any magnetic deviation errors which
are unique to your boat. The swing should be performed out in open water, on a calm day, with
minimal wind and waves, and away from traffic, which may require the procedure to be aborted.
The swing procedure requires the boat to be turned through a complete 360°
, at a speed of less than
5 knots, at about 2°per second. The entire process should take about three minutes to complete.
To swing the compass, highlight Swing and press ENTER. The Compass Swing page will now be
displayed with start highlighted. With the boat settled on its turn, press the ENTER
key to start the
swing.
The display will now show two bargraphs. The first is the Progress
bar, which will fill completely after
the boat has been turned through 360°. The second is the Turn rate
bar, which, for optimum results,
should not be allowed to fill completely.
After completion of the swing, the message passed or failed
will be shown. At any stage during the
swing, the procedure can be aborted by selecting abort and pressing the ENTERkey.