B & G H3000 Pilot, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...ced into danger The Pilot is an aid to steering the vessel It is the users responsibility to ensure the safe control and movement of the vessel at all times Warning Navigation Hazard The Pilot must be fully commissioned and a satisfactory sea trial completed before the Pilot is used to steer the vessel Failure to do so could endanger life and or other vessels Caution Electrical Supply This equipme...

Page 4: ...EMOTE UNITS 28 SETUP 29 ALARMS 29 CALIBRATION 31 COMPASS CALIBRATION 31 HALCYON 2000 COMPASS CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Auto Swing 32 HALCYON GYRO COMPASS CALIBRATION and SETUP 34 HEADING SOURCE SELECTION 35 DAMPING 35 DYNAMIC DAMPING 35 THIS DISPLAY 36 PAGE SETUP 37 SCREEN 38 SHOW ALARMS ON THIS DISPLAY 38 FAVOURITES 38 UNITS 39 UNIT INFORMATION 40 KEY LOCK 40 COMMISSION 40 USE SOG AS SPEED INPUT 41 H...

Page 5: ... CAL 69 INSTALLATION INFORMATION 72 CABLE AND CONNECTION INFORMATION 72 EMC Compliance 72 General Wiring Notes 72 Pilot Drive Unit Cables 73 ACP Unit Terminal Details 74 Clutch Voltage Selection 75 Dip Switch Location 76 ACP WIRING CONNECTIONS 77 Network and Alarm Connections 77 Pilot Display Connections 78 Network Installation 79 MOB Joystick Hand held Controller Connections 80 Hydraulic Ram Driv...

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Page 7: ... Pilot computer ensure that the steering performance is optimised for the sea and weather conditions and quickly responds to any changes that may occur Control of the Pilot is via the keys on any one of the dedicated Graphical Pilot Displays GPD Each display acts as a master allowing control of the Pilot from any station H3000 Pilots are available with a wide range of powerful and reliable 12V or ...

Page 8: ... 24 V 12 V H3000 CPU Hercules Performance NMEA IN OUT Analogue Displays Barometric Pressure Air Temperature Sensor 12V H3000 System example with Pilot Above is an example of a typical H3000 system At the centre of the system is the Central Processor Unit CPU All sensor information is fed back to the CPU and can be easily controlled and configured via the Graphical Function Display GFD The ACP Pilo...

Page 9: ...applications such as navigation stations cabins pedestal mounts etc The GPD has a simple easy to learn user interface and keypad layout that simplifies the operation and configuration of the system There are dedicated keys for direct Pilot control Auto Off 10º port and 10º starboard as well as the menu navigation keys used on the GFD It is possible to display a number of user configurable instrume...

Page 10: ... 0 128 0 auto resume off Hand held Controller The Hand held Controller provides a wired remote control of the H3000 Pilot The six keys used for dedicated functions are as follows 10 degree course change Port Starboard 1 degree course change Port Starboard Auto Resume Pilot engage and return to course Off Pilot disengage ...

Page 11: ...rectly into the ACP Joystick steering is engaged and disengaged with the separate red control button The lever controls the port and starboard movement of the rudder There are two modes of joystick operation available to the Helmsman these are as follows Normal Steering The rudder moves in the direction of the Joystick When the Joystick is returned to the central position the rudder movement stops...

Page 12: ...f operation are available Manual Recovery and Automatic Recovery Manual Recovery displays Range and Bearing to the MOB position on the GPD GFD and FFD displays to enable the crew to steer the boat back to the MOB position The range and bearing is calculated by dead reckoning so tidal influences are effectively corrected for If you have a GPS MOB facility you should also activate this to store a ge...

Page 13: ...Pilot is engaged or press the red Off Key to disengage the Pilot and steer the boat manually Recover the person overboard 3 To end the MOB sequence press and hold the MOB for 5 seconds The displays of bearing and distance are cancelled and the Pilot will return to the normal previous setting Alternatively select Silence on a GFD or GPD alarm window or click Enter twice on a FFD Automatic Recovery ...

Page 14: ...ick succession to initiate an Automatic Recovery The Pilot will control the steering and execute a Williamson Turn AT ANY STAGE you may press the red Off Key to disengage the Pilot and steer the boat manually Recover the person overboard 4 To end the MOB sequence press and hold the MOB for 5 seconds The displays of bearing and distance are cancelled and the Pilot will return to the normal previous...

Page 15: ...ply is dedicated to the rudder drive unit and is connected via a separate heavy duty fuse or circuit breaker To switch the Pilot ON proceed as follows Switch ON the instrument supplies Switch ON the heavy duty power supply for the rudder drive unit The Pilot will only operate if both the heavy duty and instrument supplies are switched ON Notes If the Pilot Display indicates Fault 115 when engaged ...

Page 16: ...ness to OFF The next press of the key enables full illumination Menu Enter The Menu Enter key either activates the main menu or actions a menu item When the GPD is in compass mode NORMAL pressing the menu key MENU will bring up the main menu as shown on page 21 However if a menu item is highlighted the key acts as an enter key to select the menu choice If editing a parameter this key also confirms...

Page 17: ...dge function that changes the Pilot course by 10º Starboard The Pilot screen will be displayed WARNING Pressing the Auto key when the Pilot is disengaged will engage the Pilot Pressing the Off key when the Pilot is engaged will disengage the Pilot Be aware of your Pilot status before your use these keys 1º Keys These function keys change the Pilot course by 1º Port or 1ºStarboard as applicable Whe...

Page 18: ... scroll through the available options until you find and select your choice In many cases this is as far as you will need to go e g to choose a function for display To complete some actions such as entering a calibration value switching on an alarm and so on you will need to navigate the GPD menus Throughout this handbook there are some standard formats used to assist you Each menu choice selected...

Page 19: ...ilst the Pilot is disengaged press to engage the Pilot The Pilot will steer the boat to the currently selected course for the mode selected e g in compass mode the current heading is selected as the desired course In WIND T mode the Pilot will steer to the current TWA True Wind Angle Example 2 Disengaging the Pilot Press to disengage the Pilot The Pilot will be switched off and you will be require...

Page 20: ...strument system and cause all the system displays to display a warning at a pre set time interval to keep the helmsman and crew alert There are two selections OFF The alarm is disabled default ON 1 to 360 A number is set in minutes The alarm is enabled when the value is entered To set up WATCH alarm SETUP X ALARMS X WATCH X Using TS Set the required time X Using TS turn on watch ...

Page 21: ...d as a start elapsed timer it will count up from zero and will count down to zero if a time value is set TIMER X T SYNC Jumps to the nearest whole minute i e 4 45 or 5 07 both become 5 00 START Starts Timer SET TS Set countdown timer value To timer menu PILOT Selecting Pilot will take you to the Pilot screen PILOT X Pilot Data Page Current Heading Pilot Target Steering Mode Response Mode Rudder An...

Page 22: ...0 systems instruments data Rudder Angle Graphic in 1 degree resolution to Port or Starboard Numeric value shown above graphic Pilot Status ON or OFF Can be controlled by the ON OFF keys on Pilot display or RemoteVision Steering Mode Indication COMP Steer to Compass WINDA Steer to Apparent Wind WINDT Steer to True Wind NAV Steer to Waypoint POLAR Steer to Target TWA POWER Manual steering via the GP...

Page 23: ...PERF2 PERF3 PERF4 Note ECON consumes the least amount of power when steering the Pilot but offers the slowest response to the Pilot processors information PERF4 consumes the most power but has the highest response time Setup shortcut Advanced Settings Menu Note This menu can also be found via MENU X SETUP X COMMISSION X PILOT X ADVANCED SETTINGS See Page 64 for Advanced Settings Performance When a...

Page 24: ...__ HB 3001 02 24 INSTRUMENTS There are six pre set pages of instrument data INSTRUMENTS X Use the X key to step through each of the instrument pages Page 1 Boat Speed Velocity Made Good VMG X Page 2 Boat Speed True Wind Angle X Page 3 Timer Boat Speed True Wind Direction ...

Page 25: ...er Ground Boat Speed Distance to Waypoint Course Over Ground Heading Bearing to Waypoint Local Time X Page 6 Steering Compass Graphic Displaying temporary information on any instrument page It is possible to quickly access additional information from the instrument pages you can display this data by following the example below To change the display data whilst navigating the speed and depth pages ...

Page 26: ...ion when any other display page is selected To permanently change contents see page 37 GPS There are two pages that show GPS data Page 1 shows nine pieces of data Boat Position Speed Over ground Boat Speed Distance to Waypoint Course Over Ground Heading Bearing to Waypoint Local Time Page 2 has a rolling road with three pieces of data Distance to Waypoint Cross Track Error Bearing to Waypoint Both...

Page 27: ...ny trip function is started all other trip functions that have been reset start simultaneously except when the timer countdown is started Under this condition the other functions start again if previously reset when the countdown reaches zero This is designed for the beginning of races so that you have DR log and timer running automatically from the race start time Example 1 Reset Trip Log TRIP CO...

Page 28: ...ll left to save the new display data Note When a display is selected as shown above the remote display will flash so you can identify the physical display unit you are controlling Below is an example of how to change any of the pre set pages to display alternative data REMOTE UNITS X Display 1 X Boat Speed This will display the data menu X Highlight the required piece of data Will bring you back t...

Page 29: ...utside a specified sector angle When an alarm is on and that alarm is triggered it will send a warning message to all GPDs and GFDs FFDs will flash with the function that has triggered the alarm If you select ignore then the alarm will not be displayed on that individual unit but will continue to be shown on all other displays until silenced If you select silent the warning screen will disappear o...

Page 30: ...le 2 Accessing Alarm History SETUP X ALARMS X ALARM HISTORY Alarm History displays all alarms that have been triggered This information is cleared when the power is switched off Example 3 No or Low Boat Speed Alarm In the screen shot below the No or Low Boat Speed Alarm is shown To accept and clear remove the alarm window globally from all GFDs select SILENCE and press if you wish to remove this w...

Page 31: ...ss has been simplified as far as possible so that all you require for accurate instrument data is some background knowledge together with a few simple techniques Note Information regarding calibrating your H3000 system can be found in the H3000 Instrument Handbook COMPASS CALIBRATION B G s Autoswing compasses contain software that allows them to record the magnetic fields in the yacht that are cau...

Page 32: ... at their greatest On steel hulled vessels the compass will need to be installed above decks away from the effects of the hull HALCYON 2000 COMPASS CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Auto Swing Check for any magnetic devices placed near the compass especially ones that are out of their normal places On a calm day select a stretch of open water with little traffic so you will not have to take avoiding action wh...

Page 33: ... the sensor relative to the fore aft line of the boat This is normally checked for by using shore based transits once the error is known it can be eliminated by entering the value into the system under SETUP X CALIBRATION X HEADING X SET OFFSET VALUE X Enter new value For example the compass was reading 320º and it should read 316º then the value to enter would be 4º from the current set value Not...

Page 34: ...ted within the limits described earlier the display should say PASS to indicate a successful swing A FAIL indication suggest that the turn was not completed within the guidelines or quite possibly that there is too great a magnetic influence close to the sensor This will require investigation before the swing process is retried Now the swing is complete its important to eliminate any constant erro...

Page 35: ...the jumps you will see in the numbers but the response to any change will be faster It is recommended to use the smallest value which still gives stable data DYNAMIC DAMPING Dynamic Damping adjusts your system to deliver the most accurate and real time information i e when on a beat it is essential that the wind angle information is accurate but steady with most noise filtered out however when tac...

Page 36: ...es per second that the function value is sent to the display The update rate is fixed for all the functions Example 1 Set Boat Speed Damping SETUP X DAMPING X BOAT SPD X Set Value THIS DISPLAY SETUP X THIS DISPLAY THIS DISPLAY menu is where you can modify the general settings of the GPD Any changes to the default settings will be saved To return to default settings go to SETUP X SYSTEM X RESET OPT...

Page 37: ...e that you want to reconfigure Select which page format you desire Highlight the display pane you wish to reconfigure Select the new data you wish to be displayed Note reconfiguring the page key in this manner will permanently change the displayed data To return to the default pages see reset defaults on page 36 Displaying temporary information on any data page To enable you to quickly access addi...

Page 38: ...or disable alarms appearing on an individual display This function is useful where many displays are installed next to each other and it is unnecessary for all to show alarms FAVOURITES Favourites enables you to configure six pieces of most commonly required instrument data Normally these are six additional pieces of data that are not already allocated to the page keys Example 1 Modifying the favo...

Page 39: ...nging the Heading reference from Magnetic to True UNITS X HEADING X TRUE ºT GFD UNITS OF MEASUREMENT GFD UNITS of MEASUREMENT TYPE OPTIONS ABBREV DEFAULT Heading Magnetic ºM Magnetic ºM True ºT Wind Speed Knots Kts Knots Kts Metres s m s Depth Metres m Metres m Feet Ft Fathoms Fm Boat Speed Knots Kts Knots Kts Km Per Hr KPH Miles Per Hr MPH Nav Mode Great Circle GC Great Circle GC Rhumb Line RL GF...

Page 40: ... the keys to the GPD There are two key lock settings that you can choose from All Keys Locks all keys except the OFF key Pilot Keys Locks Auto OFF W10º 10ºX All Keys is the default setting Whichever key lock setting you select will be remembered COMMISSION From the commission menu you can setup the H3000 system From here you can decide to use SOG as boat speed set which compass is being used commi...

Page 41: ... contact with the water Note If SOG is selected the Pilot will also be using SOG even if set to use boat speed If you wish to use SOG only on the Pilot refer to page 65 Example 1 Use SOG as speed input COMMISSION X USE SOG AS BOATSPEED X ON OFF TS HEADING This setting controls the source of heading data used by the instrument and Pilot system Select the heading source Device Node CPU NMEA input 5 ...

Page 42: ...s been completed If the commission has been successful then the display will show PASS If unsuccessful the display will show FAIL and the process will need to be repeated SYSTEM From this menu you can look up software versions and reset any B G equipment on the network Example 1 Reset Options How to reset this display SETUP X SYSTEM X RESET OPTIONS X THIS DISPLAY X Reset this display TS YES NO Exa...

Page 43: ...Pilot Display press the Red Off Key The Pilot immediately disengages and returns the boat to manual steering From the Handheld Controller press the Red Off Key The Pilot immediately disengages and returns the boat to manual steering CHANGING THE PILOT COURSE Note The Pilot can be immediately disengaged and the steering returned to manual control by pressing the Red Off Key on any Pilot Display or ...

Page 44: ...pass WIND A Steer to Apparent Wind Angle WIND T Steer to True Wind Angle NAV Steer to Waypoint POLAR Steer to Target True Wind Angle POWER Manual steering via the GPD Port Starboard Buttons The mode is changed by highlighting the mode indicator and press PILOT SCREEN T highlight mode ST Select mode type Each mode of steering is described in the following pages STEER TO COMPASS COMP Steer to Compas...

Page 45: ...t Target will show your desired AWA Pilot AWA In general this works well when sailing upwind For downwind steering to TWA may often prove more efficient STEER TO TRUE WIND ANGLE WIND T This mode of steering is only available to sailing boats that have H3000 system fitted with a masthead unit When WINDT is selected the Pilot will steer a course that maintains a pre defined True Wind Angle TWA If th...

Page 46: ... using the NAV mode steer the boat manually until the XTE distance is less than 0 03 NM and the heading is close to the waypoint Bearing Waypoint Course as shown on the Pilot Display If XTE is more than 0 03 NM when the Pilot is engaged in Steer to waypoint mode the course will be altered by up to 30o to bring the boat back onto track The Pilot Target will alternate between your bearing to waypoin...

Page 47: ...0 polar tables stored in the H3000 Hercules Performance CPU allows the boat to sail at the Target TWA and is particularly useful for achieving maximum VMG Velocity Made Good upwind or downwind The Pilot Target will show your Target TWA POWER MANUAL STEER Power steer is available with all Pilot configurations and allows the helmsman to directly control the rudder using either the GPD keys or the Ha...

Page 48: ...eeping performance at the expense of additional power consumption Of the four PERF settings PERF 1 is the minimum setting and PERF 4 is the maximum Response Settings with Halcyon 2000 compass or other sources NORM Normal course keeping and rudder response default ECON Economy the rudder movement is limited this reduces the overall power consumption of the Pilot system however there is a slight red...

Page 49: ...t Course NAV NEXT Next Waypoint WIND A T TACK Tack on command WIND A T GYBE Gybe on command POWER MID Return to Original Position LAST Original Course Original Course 10º Dodge Right LAST In compass mode COMP As soon as you use the º10 left or right dodge keys to change course LAST will be shown in the action field When the boat is dodged 10º or a combination of 10º key presses the last course is ...

Page 50: ...from 120º to 180º TWA Between 90º and 120º the action field will remain blank 0º 90º 90º 120º 120º 180º Tack Tack Gybe Gybe Upwind Downwind Waypoint 3 Current Course in NAV Mode NEXT Waypoint 2 Waypoint 1 NEXT In navigation mode NAV NEXT is shown in the action field as soon as you reach each waypoint Selecting NEXT will change your course to head towards the next waypoint As the boat passes waypoi...

Page 51: ... the original rudder position which keeps you on a straight course To return the rudder to this position highlight the field as shown in the action example and press Select Yes and press The Pilot will then return the rudder to the original position SETUP Setup takes you directly to Advanced Settings See page 64 for details of these settings and how to update and modify them Current Rudder Positio...

Page 52: ...hich they appear in the menu This manual covers both the ACP 1 25A and ACP 2 40A Pilot Systems Pilot Installation Check List The checklist below should be used before the commissioning of the Pilot to ensure that the entire system is functional before applying power Drive Unit and Steering System Drive unit securely fixed to a rigid part of the boat structure Correct gauge of power cable has been ...

Page 53: ...he hydraulic system Rotary Drives No backlash or excessive slackness in chains linkages Rudder Reference Installation Base securely fixed to boat structure Arm securely fixed to boss Ball joint securely fixed to arm Linkage has not been over extended No slack or backlash in the linkage Linkage does not foul when rudder moved hard over to hard over Arm moves through at least 90 when rudder moved ha...

Page 54: ...preferred as there is usually less motion than forward of centre A safe distance from external magnetic interference 1m 3ft from VHF loudspeakers depth sounders engines power cables carrying heavy current etc 3m 10ft from radar and SSB equipment Check the other side of bulkheads Electronics Installation Cables secure Cables undamaged No loose bits of wire Screens connected in accordance with wirin...

Page 55: ...wer Planning or Power Displacement 56 Compass Swing Compass deviation correction 31 Heading Source Compass data selection 35 Heading Offset Compass alignment correction 31 Magnetic DIP angle compensation 68 Rudder drive type selection 57 Rudder end stop Port position 57 Rudder end stop Starboard position 58 Rudder Mid position 58 Rudder hard over time 58 Speed sensor calibration 69 Boat waterline ...

Page 56: ...ing parameters must be set and configured before leaving the dockside When you leave the dockside follow the sea trial instructions before using the Pilot SETUP X COMMISSION X PILOT X Step 1 Select Dockside Setup X Highlight Dockside Setup Step 2 Select the Boat Type that the Pilot is fitted to X SET BOAT TYPE T Select Boat Type ...

Page 57: ...nfirmation of this is made before proceeding X SET DRIVE TYPE T Step 4 Turn rudder hard to port so that the wheel is turned until the rudder gets to its physical end stop This enables the Pilot to know its maximum possible extent of the rudder travel X TURN RUDDER HARD TO PORT T OK Step 5 Turn rudder hard to starboard so that the wheel is turned until the rudder gets to its end stop This enables t...

Page 58: ...s reset during the sea trial so absolute accuracy is not critical at this stage X SET RUDDER MID POINT T Step 7 Start hard over time test This will turn the rudder hard to port then hard to starboard back to port and then return to the mid position WARNING Stand well clear of the boat wheel as in many cases this will turn as the rudder is moved from side to side X TEST RUDDER HARD OVER TIME T STAR...

Page 59: ...ngth of the boat in the water from stern to bow Highlight each number individually and modify using the up and down keys TS Set the boat length in meters X SET WATERLINE BOAT LENGTH TSWX After you have set the boat length dockside commissioning is complete Select OK to return to normal operation X DOCKSIDE COMMISSIONING IS COMPLETE T OK ...

Page 60: ...Trial SEA TRIAL Step 2 Set Rudder Mid Point Steer the boat manually under motor at a speed no greater than 15 knots Head towards a landmark and maintain a straight course The rudder bar may well show a slight deviation from the centre line that was set at the dockside When you are happy that you are on a straight course highlight OK without moving the wheel and press This will reset the rudder mid...

Page 61: ...ime for the boat to settle on this course Engage the Pilot in Compass mode AT A SPEED NOT EXCEEDING 15 KNOTS make a minimum of 6 large course changes of at least 100o ideally 170 by multiple presses of the 10o course change buttons on any GPD or Handheld Controller This enables the Pilot to learn the rudder gain value When the Pilot has learnt the rudder gain value the rate of turn will be approxi...

Page 62: ...ss rudder Adjust the Rudder Gain to give an average rate of turn of approximately 6o to 8o per second Boat Type Factory Set Value Typical Values Sail 2 0 1 0 to 3 0 Power 0 8 0 3 to 1 0 Rudder Gain Value The factory set value is selected by setting Boat Type and Rudder Drive Type during commissioning SETTING THE RUDDER GAIN VALUE The Pilot must be disengaged and in commissioning mode to adjust the...

Page 63: ...rformance The boat should turn onto the new heading with minimal overshoot a slight overshoot is acceptable If the overshoot is consistently more than 5o for course changes in both directions increase the Boat Lag value in steps of 0 1 until the overshoot is corrected It is easier to spot overshoot than undershoot hence if no overshoot is observed decrease the boat lag in steps of 0 1 until a smal...

Page 64: ...XST Adjust value ADVANCED SETTINGS These are optional settings that can be configured to optimise the performance of the Pilot These settings are not essential for the Pilot to operate correctly SETUP X COMMISSION X PILOT X ADVANCED SETTINGS From the advanced settings menu you can access and modify the Pilot specific settings ...

Page 65: ... set the speed value Use the ST keys to adjust the value in increments of 0 5 to the desired speed within the range 0 5 to 60 0 and press The default value for a sailing boat is 8 0 knots and 25 0 knots for a powerboat AUTOMATIC RESPONSE This option is only available if a Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass is fitted The Auto Response set up enables the Pilot to automatically alter the response level ...

Page 66: ...etting below the manually set value When the conditions have improved the Pilot will automatically return to the manual response setting RECOVERY MODE This function is only available when a Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass is connected to the system Recovery Mode allows the user to set the Pilots sensitivity to sudden course errors for example sudden waves or wind shifts This function allows the Pi...

Page 67: ...sudden course changes NAV SOURCE Nav Source allows the selection of a NMEA input on the system to use as the primary source of navigation data for the Pilot Steer to Waypoint mode In most systems where there is only one source of NMEA navigation data this can be left on the default setting of zero which will automatically prioritise the navigation data from that source If you have more than one so...

Page 68: ...and magnetic DIP angle in higher latitudes These can cause heading instability at boat speeds greater than 20 knots when steering with a Pilot By entering the dip value indicated on the compensation chart the Pilot will be able to correct for these errors and improve the heading stability Select Magnetic DIP zone from the menu Enter the value using the ST keys and press Use the minimum value neces...

Page 69: ...efault setting for B G speed sensors To determine if the value is correct compare the boat speed value displayed by the Pilot display when the Speed Key is pressed with the displayed value of speed on the log speedometer fitted Setting the Speed Calibration Value Note The speed cal reading is inversely proportional i e to increase the boat speed decrease the Hertz Knot value Joystick Type The joys...

Page 70: ...lect Normal or Proportional via the GPD by highlighting your selection and pressing This is the mode that will be used when you engage the Pilot via the Joystick button When the Pilot is engaged in Joystick mode the rudder position at the moment of engaging will become the central null position of the joystick To counteract any external influences on the steering e g wind and tide steer the boat o...

Page 71: ...f the rudder between 25º and 45º The default angle is 40º The angle should be set to match the physical value from centre line to rudder end stop on the boat Watch Alarm Lock Watch Alarm Lock removes the ability to disable the watch alarm via the normal Alarms menu The Watch Alarm lock must be unlocked before alarms can be disabled ...

Page 72: ...ed or maintained Single Sideband SSB equipment may adversely affect the functioning of this equipment On vessels fitted with an SSB it is essential that such equipment be installed following good installation practice and as recommended by the manufacturer General Wiring Notes CAUTION Do not apply power to the Pilot system until all units are connected and the wiring has been checked Where spade c...

Page 73: ...ble clips or tie wraps Where cables pass through bulkheads always protect the cable from chafing by installing grommets Do not allow cables to rest in the bilge where prolonged immersion in water fuel etc could occur Always fit splash covers and lids on processors computer units and junctions boxes where supplied Pilot Drive Unit Cables Cable Length B G Cable Part No Copper Area Cable Gauge Up to ...

Page 74: ... BR G V BL Y BLK SLV R G SLV BL R R BL SLV G W Y BR R BLK SLV R G BL SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD ACP Unit Terminal Details Wire Colour Table R Red V Violet BLK Black Y Yellow BL Blue O Orange BR Brown W White G Green Blank Silver N C SLV Screen Blank Not Used Wire Colour Coding Abbreviations ...

Page 75: ...computer drive PCB in the lid of the computer unit Set the switches as per the table below The default setting is 9V switch 4 ON suitable for size 1 12V rams and size 2 12V rams DIP Switch Clutch Voltage Drive Size Type 1 24V 24V Rotary 2 18V Size 3 24V Ram 3 12V 12V Rotary 4 9V Size 1 and 2 12V Rams ACP DIP Switch Selection Note when using drives from another manufacturer it is important to refer...

Page 76: ...H3000 Pilot Handbook___________________________________________________ HB 3001 02 76 Dip Switch Location Terminals Capacitor Capacitor Dip Switches 9V 12V 18V 24V ON 4 3 2 1 DIP Switch Location ...

Page 77: ...LV R G SLV BL R R BL SLV G W Y BR R BLK SLV R G BL SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD ALARM UNIT 130 PK 10 JUNCTION BOX 288 00 001 Connect like colours together NETWORK CABLE 135 0A 130 10m 30ft To other units connected to the fastnet network 12V 0V Screen Network and Alarm Connections Note the maximum rating for the...

Page 78: ...8 Pilot Display Connections Junction Box 288 00 001 H3000 GPD Fastnet Cable GPD Fastnet Cable BGH211011 Pilot Display Connections Note The extreme ends of the Fastnet network should be terminated by connecting terminators between the white and green data wires Maximum of two per system ...

Page 79: ...off one point will not work correctly and must be avoided Switch to 0 OFF Position T T Switch to ON Position T T Network Terminator G W ScnBlk R Processor Processor Fastnet Cable Fastnet Cable Example 1 Two network cables from the processor unit Processor switch OFF Terminated in the last junction box at each end Example 2 Single network cable Processor swich ON Terminated at processor unit via sw...

Page 80: ...IN OUT 1A BR BL SLV R BL SLV BL R SLV R W BR G V BL Y BLK SLV R G SLV BL R R BL SLV G W Y BR R BLK SLV R G BL SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD Man Overboard Button MOB 302 00 007 Hand held Controller Joystick and Button 545 00 060 MOB Joystick Hand held Controller Connections ...

Page 81: ...R G V BL Y BLK SLV R G SLV BL R R BL SLV G W Y BR R BLK SLV R G BL SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD Rudder Reference Unit RRF ACP Circuit Breaker Heavy Duty Power Supply Black Red Solenoid Connector Hydraulic Ram Drive RAM T0 12V RAM T1 12V RAM T2 12V RAM T2 24V RAM T3 24V Hydraulic Ram Drive Connections ...

Page 82: ...UT 1A BR BL SLV R BL SLV BL R SLV R W BR G V BL Y BLK SLV R G SLV BL R R BL SLV G W Y BR R BLK SLV R G BL SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD Heavy Duty Power Supply BLACK RED BLACK RED BLACK RED Rudder Reference Unit Rotary Drive Unit _ Rotary Drive Connections ...

Page 83: ... SLV R BL SLV BL R SLV R W BR G V BL Y BLK SLV R G SLV BL R R BL SLV G W Y BR R BLK SLV R G BL SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD Heavy Duty Power Supply 12 v Only BLACK RED BLACK RED BLACK RED Rudder Reference Unit Stern Drive Unit Power Assisted Sterndrive Unit Connections ...

Page 84: ...clutch output could be used to control the motor supply the clutch output is only active while the Pilot is moving the rudder DRIVE SUPPLY DRIVE SUPPLY IN OUT 1A BR BL SLV R BL SLV BL R SLV R W BR G V BL Y BLK SLV R G SLV BL R R BL SLV G W Y BR R BLK SLV R G BL SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD Heavy Duty Power Supp...

Page 85: ...rol the motor supply Note The ram solenoid must be designed to operate at the same voltage as the pump DRIVE SUPPLY DRIVE SUPPLY IN OUT 1A BR BL SLV R BL SLV BL R SLV R W BR G V BL Y BLK SLV R G SLV BL R R BL SLV G W Y BR R BLK SLV R G BL SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD Rudder Reference Unit RRF ACP Circuit Breake...

Page 86: ...SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD Linear Rudder Reference Unit SEN RUD LFB Black Circuit Breaker Heavy Duty Power Supply Red Black Red Solenoid Connector Hydraulic Ram Drive RAM T1 12V RAM T2 12V RAM T2 24V RAM T3 24V _ Linear Feedback Connections Pilot computer Colours Function Linear Feedback Colours Red 5V Supply...

Page 87: ... Junction Box 288 00 001 Halcyon 2000 Compass 486 00 009 Fastnet Cable Halcyon 2000 Compass Cable 486 0A 004 To Halcyon 2000 Compass Network continuation to processor units and displays Connect like colours together in all network junction boxes unless otherwise stated Network continuation to processor units and displays ...

Page 88: ... OUT 1A BR BL SLV R BL SLV BL R SLV R W BR G V BL Y BLK SLV R G SLV BL R R BL SLV G W Y BR R BLK SLV R G BL SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD Halcyon Gyro Stbilisd Compass Sensor Cut Back Unused Wires 12V Gyro Compass Supply Red Blue Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass Connections ...

Page 89: ...Input Connections DRIVE SUPPLY DRIVE SUPPLY IN OUT 1A BR BL SLV R BL SLV BL R SLV R W BR G V BL Y BLK SLV R G SLV BL R R BL SLV G W Y BR R BLK SLV R G BL SLV R BL SLV R BLK G W BL Y SLV BLK G R SLV CLUTCH MOB ALARM PADDLE GYRO STABILISED COMPASS RUDDER JOYSTICK HANDHELD Direct Speed Input Connections ...

Page 90: ... to a maximum of 12V Locate the cable from the speed sensor to the instrument input Cut cable if necessary and insert a junction box Connect like colour to like colour Use a length of 2 core screened cable to connect the speed signal and ground of the paddle sensor to the speed input of the Pilot computer unit Calibrate the speed input in accordance with the instructions given on page 65 Non B G P...

Page 91: ...he sensor operating arm can be rotated through 360º The mid point of the RRF wiper travel is when the arm is opposite the cable entry point The sensor arm should be approximately opposite the cable entry point when the helm is in the mid ships position When the rudder is moved hard over port or hard over starboard the RRF arm should travel through a minimum angle of 90º to ensure sufficient voltag...

Page 92: ...tion the ram drive arm and rudder reference unit drag link must not be more than 9º from horizontal Ideally everything should be horizontally aligned as this prevents excessive stress during operation Plan View Typical System with Tiller Arm and Quadrant The RRF can be mounted in many different positions and orientations depending on the layout of the steering system Steering System Orientation ...

Page 93: ...the green and blue wires Note If there is less than 1V dc difference the Pilot will not commission 1V MINIMUM VARIATION 90 MINIMUM RRF ANGLE RRF RRF Position The rudder hard over angle should only be limited by the rudder stops and not the RRF linkage Check that when hard over the RRF arm and drag link do not form a straight line If this occurs the steering system could become damaged or jammed en...

Page 94: ...linear feedback unit SEN RUD LFB can be used The linear feedback unit comprises of a tube approximately 23mm 7 8 inch in diameter and 300mm 12 inch long This assembly is attached to the top of the B G Ram types 1 or 2 Each end of the linear feedback unit has a small ball joint that is attached to corresponding pillars on the ram the ball joints are retained using washers and spring clips LINEAR FE...

Page 95: ...m the display you are using only highlight IGNORE and press Pilot Display Fault Indication Code Description on GPD GFD 100 Pilot not Commissioned 101 Pilot Compass Failure 102 Rudder Sensor Out of Range 103 Rudder Drive not Responding 104 No or Low Boat Speed 105 System Compass Failure 106 No NMEA Data 107 NOT USED 108 Poor Quality NMEA Data 109 No or Low Wind Speed 110 No Optimum Wind Data 111 Cu...

Page 96: ... go to step 4 No go to step 3 3 The rudder indicator on the Pilot screen will not function if invalid rudder end and mid points have been entered Check the rudder reference unit installation see page 91 is such that the voltage difference between the port and starboard end stops is a minimum of 1 0 volt After checking repeat step 2 4 If the rudder has previously been successfully commissioned then...

Page 97: ...ault 102 Rudder Sensor out of Range Fault Description The signal from the rudder reference unit is outside the limits set during commissioning This usually indicates either a worn sensor or loose components Remedial Action 1 Check installation of rudder reference unit for slack or loose fittings Replace any worn parts and secure any loose items If the position of any part has been changed it is ne...

Page 98: ... Description The Pilot attempted to move the rudder but did not sense any change in rudder position or when the Pilot attempted to move the rudder it moved in the wrong direction Remedial Action If the fault occurs all the time when the Pilot is engaged 1 Is the heavy duty power supply circuit breaker for the Pilot drive switched on If not the fault 103 message may be triggered alongside a fault 1...

Page 99: ...ysical installation of the drive system for these points Fault 104 No or Low Boat Speed Fault Description The boat is travelling at a speed below 1kt or the speed sensor is not working If you are testing a Pilot at the dockside or you require the Pilot to operate at very low boatspeeds you should set the Speed Source to a manual speed see page 65 Remedial Action 1 If the Pilot is taking boat speed...

Page 100: ...urse 3 Check the wiring connections for the compass sensor in use and the connection of the Pilot ACP to the Fastnet network Fault 106 No NMEA Data Fault Description XTE data from the position fixer e g GPS via instrument system network has stopped Remedial Action 1 Check that the XTE data displayed on the instrument system is accurate and updating regularly 2 Check the operation of the position f...

Page 101: ...put has stopped Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your position fixer documentation for further information Fault 109 No or Low Wind Speed Fault Description There is no valid wind data being received via the instrument system network or the wind speed is less than 1 kt Do not use wind steering modes in very low wind speeds as they are likely to cause erratic steering as the Pilot attempts to f...

Page 102: ...m 2 Check connections to instrument system Fault 111 Current Trip Drive or Clutch Fault Description The current limiting circuit for the drive motor 25A on ACP1 40A on ACP2 or the clutch 2A has tripped Remedial Action 1 Check the installation and wiring for short circuits or loose connections 2 Check the current to the clutch if this exceeds the maximum value the fault will occur immediately 3 Che...

Page 103: ...et network cable Fault 113 Memory Card Changed Reset End Stops Fault Description The memory card fitted is new or from another Pilot and the rudder end stops are no longer valid Remedial Action Either reset and re commission the Pilot or if you are certain the memory card has come from a Pilot of the same software version carry out the Dockside Commissioning procedure to set the new rudder end sto...

Page 104: ...lar messages are being received by the Pilot display GPD from the Pilot computer via the Fastnet network either the display is not receiving messages or the Pilot computer is not transmitting them Remedial Action If other displays show Pilot data check the Fastnet network installation of the affected Pilot display If the installation is correct suspect a fault with the Pilot display unit If no Pil...

Page 105: ...the system 2 Rudder reference sensor check for any slack or backlash in the assembly and associated linkages see earlier section 3 Boat speed check that the boat speed is operating correctly if you are using a manual boat speed ensure that it is realistic low boat speed values use more rudder movement 4 Settings read the commissioning section of the manual carefully and check that the settings in ...

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Page 107: ...ation detailed hereafter refers to Blue B G rudder drive units manufactured between July 1996 April 2008 For all other units please refer to the installation and service document that was shipped with the rudder drive www bandg com ...

Page 108: ...n or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this document No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or otherwise copied without prior permission from Navico Ltd 2007 Navico Ltd All rights reserved Tel 44 1794 518448 Fax 44 1794 518077 www bandg com Email sales bandg com Email support bandg com B G Ltd Premier Way...

Page 109: ...sary precautions should be taken to ensure that the yacht is not placed into danger The Pilot is an aid to steering the vessel It is the users responsibility to ensure the safe control and movement of the vessel at all times Warning Navigation Hazard The Pilot must be fully commissioned and a satisfactory sea trial completed before the Pilot is used to steer the vessel Failure to do so could endan...

Page 110: ... advanced marine electronics Proven in the worlds most testing environments B G offers the most accurate and reliable systems used by blue water cruisers single handed racers and record breakers alike firmly establishing ourselves as one of the leading innovators of the most highly advanced marine electronics B G is renowned for tried and trusted solutions and is ever evolving to offer the best te...

Page 111: ...Unit contains all the electronics for the Pilot operation and control of the rudder drive options It is designed to be mounted on a vertical flat smooth surface The unit has a hinged lid to provide easy access to the electrical connections within There are two sizes of ACP unit available dependent on drive option requirements The ACP1 Computer Unit is required when the rudder drive options are RAM...

Page 112: ...line with B G s policy of continuous product improvement drive units are regularly updated Installation data included with your drive unit will replace installation data contained in this manual Before undertaking any shipwright work onboard the yacht it is essential that the installation data in this manual be verified against your drive unit If in doubt consult your authorised B G Dealer for tec...

Page 113: ... max 12 or 24V dc 1 25A max 24V dc 0 8A max Peak Thrust 300 kg force 660 lbs force 680 kg force 1496 lbs force 680 kg force 1496 lbs force 1062 kg force 2342 lbs force Peak Current 20A 12V 20A 12V 25A 12 or 24V 17A 24V Maximum Stroke 203mm 8 254mm 10 254mm 10 305mm 12 Full Bore Annulus Area 776mm2 1 203 2 662mm2 1 027 2 1208mm2 1 872 2 1005mm2 1 558 2 1208mm2 1 872 2 1005mm2 1 558 2 1885mm2 2 92 2...

Page 114: ...system with a maximum rudder angle of 70 RAM T0 Hydraulic Linear Drive RAM T0 12V Midstroke 429mm 16 9 Max Rudder Angle Tiller Arm 35 178mm 7 0 RAM T1 and T2 Hydraulic Linear Drives RAM T1 12V RAM T2 12V RAM T2 24V Midstroke 575mm 22 6 Max Rudder Angle Tiller Arm 35 214mm 8 4 RAM T3 Split Hydraulic Linear Drive RAM T3 24V Midstroke 755mm 29 7 Max Rudder Angle Tiller Arm 35 257mm 10 2 ...

Page 115: ...___________________________________________________H3000 Pilot Handbook HB 3001 02 9 Type 1 and 2 Ram Drive Dimensions ...

Page 116: ...________________________________________ HB 3001 02 10 Type 1 and 2 Rose Joint and Ram Bolt Detail R CLIP R3773 RECOMMENDED QUADRANT THICKNESS NUT TORQUE 27NM 20 Ft Ib WAS H E R LOCTITE TILLER BOLT WAS H E R ROD END 12MM MIN 16MM MAX ...

Page 117: ...___________________________________________________H3000 Pilot Handbook HB 3001 02 11 Type 3 Ram Drive Unit Dimensions ...

Page 118: ...H3000 Pilot Handbook___________________________________________________ HB 3001 02 12 Type 3 Ram Bolt Detail ...

Page 119: ...any steering defects before installation of the ram The ram drive unit must be secured onto a flat rigid base it may be necessary to construct a platform section for the mounting plate For angled rudderstocks an angled platform section will have to be constructed All setting up and aligning of the ram drive unit with the steering system should be carried out with the rudder in the amidships positi...

Page 120: ..._____________________________ HB 3001 02 14 The reservoir tap has been switched to the ON position allowing the oil to flow between the reservoir and the pipe Note The tap ON position is in alignment with the pipe Typical Ram Drive Unit Layout ...

Page 121: ...n Ensure that the rudder angle is limited by the rudder stops and not the limit of travel of the ram arm Failure to do this will damage the unit and invalidate the warranty Ensure that there is sufficient space at each end for the ram arm to extend fully Check for full movement and security of the steering gear before applying any power to the Pilot system ...

Page 122: ...H3000 Pilot Handbook___________________________________________________ HB 3001 02 16 Vertical Bulkhead Installation b tiller arm 5 5 d a half max rudder angle ...

Page 123: ...d or turned through any tight bends Splitting the Ram Drive Unit Important Note When dealing with any hydraulic system great care must be taken to ensure that a high degree of cleanliness is observed and no dirt moisture or foreign objects are allowed to enter the system Only the recommended fluids must be used Use only Q8 DYNOBEAR 10 or equivalent 10cSt at 40 C or ISO VG 10 It is not possible to ...

Page 124: ... DC motor Reversible DC motor Reversible DC motor Supply Voltage 12V DC 12V DC 24V DC Typical Operating Current 5 17 5A 5 22 5A 6 17 5A Maximum Pressure 1000 psi 1000 psi 1000 psi Maximum Flow Rate 750 cc min 46 ins3 min 1420 cc min 87 in3 min 1980 cc min 121 in3 min Cylinder Capacity 100 300 cc 6 1 18 3 in3 275 550 cc 16 8 33 6 in3 525 750 cc 32 46 in3 Weight 3 kg 6 6 lbs 3 kg 6 6 lbs 4 kg 8 8 lb...

Page 125: ...___________________________H3000 Pilot Handbook HB 3001 02 19 Type 1 and 2 Hydraulic Pump Dimensions 88 9mm 3 5 centres 50 8mm 2 00 centres 4 holes φ 7 0mm 0 28 240 mm 9 45 105mm 4 13 80mm 3 15 Type 3 Hydraulic Pump Dimensions ...

Page 126: ... low pressure transparent plastic tube can be used Ensure that this line rises gradually with no down turns Refill the steering system as recommended by the manufacturer using clean hydraulic fluid Fill the cylinder by temporarily removing the cylinder couplings and hoses at each end refit the hoses securely Starting at the highest helm unit fill the helm reservoir Slowly turn the steering wheel t...

Page 127: ...HB 3001 02 21 Check the fluid level in the helm unit reservoir When the system appears to be fully functional with the pump running and the helm hard over check for leaks Secure all hoses and cables to prevent damage Single Station System Example Dual Station System Example ...

Page 128: ...H3000 Pilot Handbook___________________________________________________ HB 3001 02 22 Dual Station System with Bypass Example Dual Station Pressurised System Example ...