Simrad B&G h2000 User manual

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h2000 Autopilot
User Manual
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© B&G Ltd. 2004
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USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Product Liability and Safety Warnings
PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
PART 2 - OPERATING INFORMATION
PART 3 - CALIBRATION
PART 4 - INSTALLATION INFORMATION
PART 5 - OPTIONS
PART 6 - DIAGNOSTIC DATA

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PRODUCT LIABILITY AND SAFETY WARNINGS
PRODUCT LIABILITY: Brookes and Gatehouse Ltd. accept no
responsibility for the use and/or operation of this equipment. It is the
users’ responsibility to ensure that under all circumstances the
equipment is used for the purposes for which it has been designed.
WARNING - ELECTRICAL HAZARD: This equipment uses high voltage
electrical power. Contact with high voltages may result in injury and/or
loss of life.
WARNING - CALIBRATION: The safe operation of this equipment is
dependent on accurate and correct calibration. Incorrect calibration of
this equipment may lead to false and inaccurate navigational readings
placing the vessel into danger.
CAUTION: The system electronics are designed for use with a power
supply source of 12V dc. The application of any other power supply
may result in permanent damage to the equipment.

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PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
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1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1-3
1.2 AUTOPILOT OPERATION 1-4
1.3 CONTROLLING THE AUTOPILOT 1-4
1.4 AUTOPILOT DISPLAY 1-5
1.5 HAND-HELD CONTROLLER 1-6
1.6 JOYSTICK 1-7
1.7 MAN OVERBOARD BUTTON 1-8
ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig No Page
1.1 Autopilot Display 1-5
1.2 Hand-held Controller 1-6
1.3 Joystick 1-7
1.4 Man Overboard Button 1-8

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PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The h2000 Autopilot fully integrates with, and complements the
Hydra 2000, Hercules 2000 and HS2000 instrument systems, both
in terms of style and performance. The instrument system
transmits sensor information via the B&G Fastnet Data cabling to
the Autopilot Computer Unit.
The Autopilot Computer processes the sensor data and then
sends signals to the rudder driving system (linear ram, rotary drive
or hydraulic pump) to steer the vessel on the desired course. The
complex learning algorithms (a form of artificial intelligence) used
in the Autopilot Computer, ensure that the steering performance is
optimised regardless of the weather conditions, and quickly
responds to any changes that may occur.
Control of the Autopilot is via the keys on any one of the dedicated
Autopilot displays. Each display acts as a master allowing control
of the Autopilot from any station.
The h2000 Autopilots are available with a wide range of powerful
and reliable 12V or 24V dc rudder drive units suitable for boats of
over 7m (23ft). The control electronics (the Autopilot Computer)
are supplied as ACP1 or ACP2 (Advanced Control Programming)
depending on the size of vessel, power requirements and options
that have been selected and fitted.
The h2000 Autopilot can be used for both sail and powerboats that
have a Hydra 2000, Hercules 2000 or HS2000 System installed.
If the relevant sensor data is available, the Autopilot offers the
following Steering Options:
(a) Steer to Compass - Uses data from the Autopilot
Gyro or Instrument Compass to maintain the selected
compass heading.
(b) Steer to Wind - Uses data from the Instrument
Masthead Unit (not powerboats) to steer to the Apparent
Wind Angle.
(c) Steer to Waypoint - Uses NMEA data from a
compatible Position Fixer, Chart Plotter or PC charting
package.

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(d) Power Steering - Allows the Autopilot direct control
of the steering.
(e) Steering to Optimum Wind Angle - This option is
only available when a Hercules Performance Processor is
installed.
Other options for the h2000 Autopilot include the following:
(a) Hand-held Controller.
(b) Joystick Steering.
(c) Man Overboard (MOB) alarm and recovery
assistance.
1.2 AUTOPILOT OPERATION
Part 2 - Operating Information describes how to operate the h2000
Autopilot after it has been installed, commissioned and sea trials
have been successfully completed. Information relating to
calibration, commissioning, and installation are given in Parts 3
and 4 of this Manual, respectively.
WARNING - NAVIGATION HAZARD: The Autopilot must be
fully commissioned and a satisfactory sea-trial completed
before the Autopilot is used to steer the vessel. Failure to do
so could endanger life and/or other vessels.
1.3 CONTROLLING THE AUTOPILOT
The Autopilot Display is the primary method of controlling the
Autopilot. Several displays positioned around the vessel allow
Autopilot control from any station. Each display acts as a Master
providing readouts of autopilot course, actual heading and
autopilot function. Operational control is via a keypad.

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1.4 AUTOPILOT DISPLAY
Fig 1.1 - Autopilot Display
The backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows the following
information:
(a) Large Digits (top centre) - The current heading as
provided by the Autopilot Compass or Instrumentation
System.
(b) Rudder Legend (centre) - The mode selected for the
analogue bar immediately below. This can be set to
RUDDER or OFF COURSE.
(c) Rudder Bar Display (centre) - Analogue indication of
Rudder Angle in increments of 5qup to r35q. This can be
set to show either OFF COURSE or RUDDER ANGLE.
(d) Autopilot Legend - (bottom centre) - Indicates the
Autopilot Operational Status. This can be set to either
STANDBY or ON.
(e) Key Legends and Keypad (right top to bottom) - The
legends change according to the operating mode
selected, assigning different functions to each key as
required. Pressing the key(s) adjacent to each legend will
cause an action, e.g. Change of Course, or provide a list
of options and selections. These lists are referred to as
Menus and are fully described in Part 2 - Operating
Information.

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(f) Red Off Key (top right of keypad) - This key
disengages the Autopilot and returns the boat to Manual
Steering. It has no other function.
(g) Lights Key (bottom right of keypad) - This key turns
the LCD back lighting ON and OFF, and allows three
levels of illumination to be selected for all displays
(including Instrument System FFDs) under system control.
It has no other function.
Note
The Autopilot can be disengaged at any time from any mode or
menu by pressing the Red Off Key.
1.5 HAND-HELD CONTROLLER
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Fig 1.2 - Hand-held Controller
The Hand-held Controller provides remote control of the h2000
Autopilot. The six keys used for dedicated functions are as follows:
(a) 10 degree course change (Port/Starboard).
(b) 1 degree course change (Port/Starboard).