Navicom Dynamics HarbourPilot Mk 5 User manual

HarbourPilot Mk 5
Getting Started

Preparations
Best Practise in use of PPUs
–The Five Ps of PPUs
Power Ensure HarbourPilot Mk 5 and display are charged
Plan Check WiFi connectivity between HarbourPilot MK 5 and Display
Electronic charts are up to date
Tidal data entered into ECS to confirm extent of navigable water
Route planned and entered into PPU software
Pack Display in “Sleep Mode” to enable fast setup once onboard
No pending system updates (iOS updates or Windows updates)
Position Place HarbourPilot Mk5 in an area with a clear view of the sky, without
overhead obstructions.
Enter antenna offsets into PPU Software.
Pilotage Check that your HP Mk 5 is connected and showing the vessels position on
your display. HP Mk5 will normally be ready to go within 2 minues from pressing the
power button.

Preparations
Before use, ‐ check that HarbourPilot Mk5 is fully charged!
Charging procedure:
Check the HarbourPilot is switched off
Step 1 Connect the mains lead to the charger and plug it into the wall
outlet.
Do not switch on the wall outlet.
Step 2 Plug the charger lead into the HarbourPilot Mk 5, making sure the
plug is locked.
Step 3 Switch on the charger at the wall outlet.

Preparations
Before use, ‐ check that Harbour Pilot Mk5 is fully charged!
Charging procedure: HP Mk 5 has an internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery and supports fast charging.

Preparations
Before use, ‐ check that Harbour Pilot Mk5 is fully charged!
Charging procedure: HP Mk 5 has an internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery and supports fast charging.

Preparations
Charge Indicator
The battery LEDs indicate the level of charge in the HP Mk5. It
is recommended that the unit is placed on continuous charge
when not in use. If this is not feasible, create a procedure that
ensures the unit is fully charged on a regular basis. A fully
charged HP Mk 5 will function for approximately 16 hrs.

Lights and Indications
HP Mk5 Indicator lights
The indications on the HP Mk5 provide the user with a comprehensive
understanding of the function of the PPU
Battery Levels –Percentage power remaining.
Power indicator –unlit shows power is off
Wifi or Bluetooth connection with display –
GNSS receiver –for both master and slave antennae
Heading –confirmation of accurate heading
Corrections -

Positioning
Commencing Pilotage –HarbourPilot Mk 5 setup
For accurate Heading the Master ( smaller round) and Slave ( larger with
aerial) Antennas should line up as closely as possible ideally either Athwart
ships or Fore and Aft for a simple setup.
On Flat steel rails, the magnetic bases of the antennas will hold them
securely
Round rails can be accommodated using the adjustable rubber strap and
clip mechanisms
Make a note of the position of the HarbourPilot Mk5 Master Antenna
referencing the bridge/bow beam datum marks.
This information will be entered into PPU Software in relation to Heading
Offset adjustment.

HP Mk 5
WiFi Connection –HarbourPilot Mk5 set
up
Establish a WiFi link between your iPad
and the HarbourPilot
Select the HP ***** from available
Networks
Once connected the blue tick will show
and the Link light on the HarbourPilot will
turn green with a successful connection
Remember to enable Auto Join to prevent
accidental disconnection
Enable Auto-Join

SEAiq
WiFi Connection –HarbourPilot Mk5 set
up
In Settings / NMEA & AIS
Toggle on NMEA & AIS
Then select
NMEA & AIS
In Standard WiFi Devices
Toggle on Navicom Dynamics
Harbour Pilot
In NMEA & AIS
Toggle Wifi in Connection
In Connection - IP Address and Port
Number will populate with a valid
connection
Data will appear in Status and
Diagnostics
Position and Heading will appear in the
Status tab