B&G HB-1000I User Manual

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B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 1 - IntroductionHB-08421-6(f) Red Off Key (top right of keypad) - This key disengagesthe Pilot and return

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-234.8.4 Direct Paddle Input ConnectionFig 4.18 Direct Paddle Input

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-24(4) Calibrate the speed input in accordance with theinstructions g

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-1PART 5 - OPTIONSCONTENTSPara Page5.1 ADVANCED CONTROL PROCESSOR UNIT 5-35.2 RUDDER D

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-2CONTENTS (Contd.)TABLESTable No Page5.1 Ram Drive Units 5-45.2 Ram Drive Technical D

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-3PART 5 - OPTIONS5.1 ADVANCED CONTROL PROCESSOR UNITThe Advanced Control Processor (A

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-45.2 RUDDER DRIVE OPTIONS5.2.1 Ram DrivesA compact DC driven reversible hydraulic pum

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-5The following table may be used to determine the steering systemgeometry for differe

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-6RAM - T2-12V ACP2onlyd=73.3 mm1/2 maxRudderAngleTillerArmmmOffsetmmThrust(peakKgf)T

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-7Fig 5.1 Ram Drive Unit Dimensions - Blue Size 1 & 2

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-8Fig 5.2 Ram Drive Unit Dimensions - Blue Size 3

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 1 - IntroductionHB-08421-7(c) Auto/Resume - Pilot engage and return to course.(d) Off - Pilot disengage.T

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-9Fig 5.3 Rose Joint and Ram Bolt Detail

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-105.2.2 Ram Drive Unit InstallationGeneral consideration must be given to the steerin

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-11NoteThe tap ON position is in alignment with the pipe.b = tiller armlengtha=half ma

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-12Fig 5.5 Ram Mounted Parallel to Vessel’s Centre-lineKEY POINTS ON INSTALLATION• E

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-13b= tiller arm5°5°=da=half max rudder angleFig 5.6 Vertical Bulkhead Installation

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-145.2.3 Mounting a Blue Ram on a Vertical BulkheadDue to the restricted movement of t

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-155.2.5 Hydraulic Drive PumpsThe Reversible Hydraulic Drive Pump has a small high spe

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-1688.9mm(3.5)centres50.8mm(2.00)centres4 holes φ 7.0mm(0.28)240 mm(9.45)105mm(4.13)80

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-175.2.6 Hydraulic Drive Pump InstallationImportant NoteWhen dealing with any hydrauli

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-18(13) When the system appears to be fully functional, withthe pump running and the h

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 1 - IntroductionHB-08421-8The Joystick allows direct control of the rudder via the autopilotcontrol elect

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-19Fig 5.11 Dual Station System with Bypass ExampleFig 5.12 Dual Station Pressurised

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-205.2.7 Outdrive Drive Unit DescriptionA compact reversible 12V DC hydraulic pump/res

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-21Fig 5.13 Outdrive Drive Unit - Dimensions5.2.8 Rotary Drive Unit DescriptionA comp

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-22Supply Voltage12V or 24V OptionsPeak Output Torque Type 1 15 Nm/132lb insPeak Outpu

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-23Fig 5.15 Rotary Drive Unit Dimensions

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-245.2.9 Rotary Drive Sprocket Wheel SelectionThe number of teeth on the drive sprocke

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 5 - OptionsHB-08425-25The calculated value for the hard-over time using a driven sprocketwith 25 teeth an

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-1PART 6 - DIAGNOSTIC DATACONTENTSPara Page6.1 DIAGNOSTIC DATA INTRODUCTION 6-

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-2PART 6 - DIAGNOSTIC DATA6.1 DIAGNOSTIC DATA INTRODUCTIONThe Pilot Control Un

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-3Fault Cause Fault DescriptionFAULT 104No Boat Speed The boat is stationary o

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 1 - IntroductionHB-08421-9Sail boats, because of the need to tack or gybe, must use Manualrecovery. The b

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-46.2 FAULT DIAGNOSIS6.2.1 FAULT 100 - UNCOMMISSIONEDFAULT DESCRIPTIONRudder n

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-56.2.2 Fault 101 - Remote CompassFault DescriptionThe signal from the Pilot c

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-6(3) Set display (Hydra or Hercules) to show digital rudderangle in degrees.

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-7possible to move the helm with the Pilot engaged. If clutchfails to operate:

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-86.2.5 Fault 104 - No Boat SpeedFAULT DESCRIPTIONThe boat is stationary or th

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-96.2.8 Fault 108 - Bad NMEA DataFAULT DESCRIPTIONThe value of XTE data being

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-106.2.11 Fault 111 - Current TripFAULT DESCRIPTIONThe current limit circuit f

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-116.2.13 Pilot Display Shows "No Pilot"FAULT DESCRIPTIONNo regular

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 6 - Diagnostic DataHB-08426-12(4) Settings. Read the commissioning manual carefully andcheck that the set

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-1PART 2 - OPERATING INFORMATIONCONTENTSPara Page2.1 SWITCHING ON 2-32.2

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-2CONTENTS (Contd.)Para Page2.6 POWER STEER 2-192.6.1 Introduction 2-192

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-3PART 2 - OPERATING INFORMATION2.1 SWITCHING ONThe Hydra or Hercules Pi

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-42.2 MODE SELECTION2.2.1 IntroductionThe Pilot software automatically d

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-52.3.2 Selecting Compass ModePress the < Key adjacent to the MODE le

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-6(1) At any Pilot Display press the Red Off Key. The Pilotimmediately d

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualHB-0842USER MANUALCONTENTSProduct Liability and Safety WarningsRecord of AmendmentsPART 1 - INTRODUCTIONPART 2

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-7(3) Temporary Changes (Dodging) - At any Pilotdisplay press the > K

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-82.3.7 Pre-Setting the Next Leg(1) At any Pilot Display and with the Pi

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-92.4.2 Hercules and Hercules PilotThe Hercules/Hercules Pilot System ha

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-102.4.3 Selecting Wind Mode(1) At the Pilot Display press the key adjac

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-112.4.5 Disengaging the Pilot(1) At any Pilot Display press the Red Off

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-12(b) Coarse Adjustments - At any Pilot Display pressthe < Key adjac

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-13(3) Press the key adjacent to the WIND legend toengage the Pilot on

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-142.4.9 Auto GybeThe Pilot is also able to indicate when it is possible

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-15(2) The appropriate NMEA sentences are selected andset to be transmit

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-16USER TIPPosition fixer errors can cause steering inaccuracy. Always m

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualHB-0842PRODUCT LIABILITY AND SAFETY WARNINGSPRODUCT LIABILITY - Brookes and Gatehouse Ltd. accept noresponsibi

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-172.5.4 Disengaging the Pilot(1) At the Pilot Display press the Red Off

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-182.5.6 Returning to Original Course(1) At the Pilot Display press the

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-19USER TIPAllow a time margin for the next Waypoint bearing to stabilis

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-202.6.3 Engaging the PilotNoteThe rudder should be in the amidships pos

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-21USER TIPMultiple operations of the keys are added together to givethe

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-22There are two joystick steering options available to the helmsman:(a)

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-232.7.3 Disengaging the Pilot(1) To disengage the Pilot when in Joystic

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-242.8 SET-UP OPTIONSThe Hydra and Hercules Pilots have eleven set-up op

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-252.8.1 Mode Set-Up (MODE)The MODE set-up allows the steering mode to b

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-262.8.2 Speed Set-Up (SPEED)The SPEED set-up allows the source us

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualHB-0842RECORD OF AMENDMENTSDate AmendmentNumberDescription Signature

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-27(3) When B SPD or SOG are selected, press the keyadjacent to the ENT

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-28(c) DWIND - Down-wind; the response is changed fordown-wind steering

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-292.8.4 Off Course Set-Up (OFF C)The OFF C set-up selects the Pilot Dis

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-302.8.5 Compass Damping Set-Up (C DMP)The C DMP set-up is the amount of

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-312.8.6 NMEA Source Set-Up (N SRC)The N SRC set-up selects the source o

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-32(2) Press the key shown to scroll through the list ofavailable N SRC

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-33To set-up CRS A:(1) Press the key shown until CRS A is displayed.(2)

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-34To set-up WATCH:(1) Press the key shown until WATCH is displayed.(2)

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-35To set-up LIGHT:(1) Press the key shown until LIGHT is displayed.(2)

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-36To set-up JYSTK:(1) Press the key shown until JYSTK is displayed.(2)

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 1 - IntroductionHB-08421-1PART 1 - INTRODUCTIONCONTENTSPara Page1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1-31.2 PILOT OPERATIO

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-372.9.1 Pilot Course (PLT CRSE oM)The FFD can display the Pilot course

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-382.10 MAN OVERBOARD FACILITYThe Man Overboard Button (MOB) is an optio

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-392.10.2 Manual Recovery (All Boats)(1) Press the MOB as soon as the pe

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 2 - Operating InformationHB-08422-40(3) Maintain a lookout and keep visual contact with theperson in the

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-1PART 3 - COMMISSIONING AND CALIBRATIONCONTENTSPara Page3.1 INT

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-2CONTENTS (Contd.)Para Page3.4.16 Setting the Boat Lag Value 3-

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-3PART 3 - COMMISSIONING AND CALIBRATION3.1 INTRODUCTION TO PILO

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-4(5) Ram free to move side to side and up and down.(6) Reservoi

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-5Rudder Reference Installation(1) Base securely fixed to boat s

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-6Electronics Installation(1) Secure the unit in the selected si

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 1 - IntroductionHB-08421-2Fig 1.1 - Typical Hydra Pilot System Block Diagram

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-73.2 COMMISSIONING MODE SELECTION3.2.1 Entering Commissioning M

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-83.3 COMMISSIONING/CALIBRATION ALONGSIDEThe following parameter

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-93.3.3 Heading Source (Compass) H SRCThe Heading Source setting

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-103.3.5 Heading Offset (Compass Alignment) H OFFThe Compass Ali

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-11NoteThis applies to boats faster than 20 Knots only.3.3.8 Set

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-123.3.10 Setting the Drive Type(1) Select DRIVE from the menu.(

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-13RUD S - Setting the Starboard End Stop(1) Select RUD S from t

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-14RUD T - Rudder Hard-Over TimeTo finish the rudder end stop co

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-153.3.12 Setting the Boat Length (B LEN)NoteThe boats waterline

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-16The commissioning sea trial should be carried out under power

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 1 - IntroductionHB-08421-3PART 1 - INTRODUCTION1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEWThe Hydra and Hercules Pilot fully inte

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-17This facility could be used in an emergency if the normal man

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-18(3) Use the << >> Keys to move the rudder, check

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-19(4) With the speed below 5 knots, turn the boat through360o a

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-20All B&G paddle wheel type speed sensors are compatible. T

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-213.4.11 Checking Rudder Gain Learning(1) Steer the boat onto a

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-22(5) Observe the performance of the autopilot whenchanging cou

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-233.4.14 Boat Lag ValueBoat Lag is the time taken for the boat

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 3 - Commissioning and CalibrationHB-08423-24Boat Type Factory Set Value Typical ValuesSail Boats 0.3 0.3

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-1PART 4 - INSTALLATION INFORMATIONCONTENTSPara Page4.1 CABLE AND CON

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-2CONTENTS (Contd.)ILLUSTRATIONSFig No Page4.1 ACP Unit Terminal and

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 1 - IntroductionHB-08421-4(b) Steer to Wind - Uses data from the Instrument MastheadUnit (not power boat

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-3PART 4 - INSTALLATION INFORMATION4.1 CABLE AND CONNECTION INFORMATI

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-4Cables that have a screening braid must have BNC plugs fitted.All c

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-54.1.4 ACP Unit Terminal and BNC Plug/Jack DetailsFig 4.1 ACP Unit

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-64.1.5 Assembling BNC PlugsFig 4.2 Assembling BNC PlugsTo assemble

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-74.1.6 Clutch Voltage SelectionNoteThe ACP1 Computer Unit does not h

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-8Fig 4.3 DIP Switch LocationNoteWhen reassembling the computer unit

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-94.1.7 Network and Alarm ConnectionsFig 4.4 Network and Alarm Conne

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-104.1.8 Pilot Display ConnectionsNetwork Cable135-0A-130 (10m/33ft)J

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-114.1.9 Remote Compass ConnectionsFig 4.6 Remote Compass Connection

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-124.2 MOB, JOYSTICK, HAND-HELD CONTROLLER4.2.1 MOB, Joystick, Hand-h

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 1 - IntroductionHB-08421-51.4 PILOT DISPLAYFig 1.2 - Pilot DisplayThe back-lit Liquid Crystal Display (LC

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-134.3 RAM DRIVE UNIT4.3.1 Hydraulic Ram Drive ConnectionsFig 4.8 Hy

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-144.4 ROTARY RUDDER REFERENCE SENSOR (RRF)4.4.1 Installation of RRFA

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-15Fig 4.9 Plan View - Typical System with Tiller Arm and QuadrantTh

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-16If the maximum rudder angle is less than 90º then the position of

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-174.5 LINEAR FEED BACK UNITWhere installation of the conventional RR

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-184.7 HYDRAULIC DRIVE UNIT4.7.1 Hydraulic Drive Pump ConnectionsFig

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-194.7.2 Sterndrive Unit ConnectionsFig 4.14 Sterndrive Unit Connect

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-204.8 ROTARY DRIVE UNIT4.8.1 12V/24V Rotary Drive ConnectionsFi

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-214.8.2 Continuous Drive Unit ConnectionsRAMSOLENOIDNote:HeavyDutyRe

B&G Hydra & Hercules User ManualPart 4 - Installation InformationHB-08424-224.8.3 Proportional Solenoid ConnectionsThese are general wiring in