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

SEAiq
Bluetooth 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 Blue n Connection
In Connection –check that the
correct COM Port is showing.
WiFi section will remain blank
Data will appear in Status and
Diagnostics
Position and Heading will appear in the
Status tab
Bluetooth Devices and Settings

SEAiq
HarbourPilot Mk 5 set up –Heading
Offset
In Settings / Vessels / Own-Ship / Ext GPS Antenna Position
Enter Distance to Bow (of HarbourPilot Mk5) Master
Antenna
Enter Distance from Centerline (of HarbourPilot Mk 5)
Master Antenna
Select Ownship Heading Adjustment
Select appropriate orientation of Master and Slave Antenna
Slave is Forward –Pic 1
Slave is to Starboard –Pic 2
Slave is Astern –Pic 3
Slave is to Port –Pic 4

Qastor 3.2
WiFi Connection –HarbourPilot Mk5 set
up
Select Harbour Pilot then enter
Interface, TCP Host Name and
TCP Port as shown above
In Navicom Dynamics PPUs
In Main Menu select
My Vessel then
Positioning Device

Qastor 3.2
Bluetooth Connection –HarbourPilot
Mk5 set up (Not possible with an iPad)
In Main Menu select :
My Vessel then
Positioning Device
Select Harbour Pilot then
Select Serial in Interface. Enter
the correct COM port which is
obtained from the Bluetooth
settings page on your Laptop
In Navicom Dynamics PPUs

Qastor 3.2
Select Positioning Device in the My Vessel
menu Enter PPU position details in
Antenna Offset section

Qastor 2.5
WiFi Connection –HarbourPilot Mk5 set
up
In File Menu select :
Communications Set Up Ensure “Standard NMEA” is
selected
Then
Select HP***** with TCP
Device Type and Description

Qastor 2.5
WiFi Connection –HarbourPilot Mk5 set
up
In File Menu select :
Communications Set Up
Select the position of the
Heading antenna relative to
the Master antenna.
In Navicom Dynamics PPUs

With HP Mk5 a dual frequency receiver –L1 &
L2 is used in each antenna
The PPU receives the signal from the satellites
and calculates their relative position between
eachother. Using Pseudo range calculations it
works out the relative direction of one
antenna from the other.
This is then compared with carrier phase
orientation to remove ambiguity .
The whole process takes about 90 seconds!

•Cause - Multi Path errors
•Errors caused when a satellite signal reaches the receiver from two or more
paths, one directly from the satellite and the others reflected from nearby
buildings or other surfaces. Signals from satellites low on the horizon will
produce more error.
•Result
•Inaccurate position and heading data.
•Unit could freeze up (from trying to make too many calculations)
•Reason
•Structure around or above the antennas disrupting signal transmission to the
antenna
•Time signal is taking longer (as a result of reflected signal)
•Antenna sees original signal, and reflected signal
•True reflected signal is 180 degrees about face from original, so distance is
increased, adds to time error
•Fix
•Ensure correct placement of unit with clear view of the sky
•No awnings, metal structures, windows or other structures
HarbourPilot Mk5
HDG Derivation –what could go wrong?
Oops!
Where’s my
laptop
gone!?!