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Before you begin using your new h1000 Pilot , please take the time to read this manual to help you achieve the full potential from your new system.
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This device meets requirements for CFR47 Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B equipment. The h1000 Pilot meets the standards set out in European Standard EN 60945: 1997 IEC 945: 1996 for maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems.
Overview Overview Overview Overview 1 1 1 1 Features Features Features Features 1 1 1 1 Certification Certification 2 2 2 2 Certification Certification Trademarks Trademarks 2 2 2 2 Trademarks Trademarks Contents Contents Contents Contents...
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Man Overboard (MOB) Mode Man Overboard (MOB) Mode Man Overboard (MOB) Mode Man Overboard (MOB) Mode 22 22 Man Overboard Key Power Boats Sail Boats MOB Manual Recovery: For All Boats, Pilot OFF Manual Recovery: for all Boats, Pilot ON...
Pilot controls controls Light control The lighting level can be changed at any time by pressing the LIGHTS key. This causes the lighting level to cycle in the sequence high – medium – low – off and then back to high.
Before switching the Pilot on for the first time, check that the installation has been wired according to the instructions contained in the h1000 Pilot Installation Manual. After initial power-up the Pilot displays Comp Mode and shows the Pilot status as OFF.
With Compass Mode selected and the Pilot switched OFF, steer the boat onto the desired heading and allow the boat to settle. Engage the Pilot in Compass Mode by pressing the ON key once.
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With the pilot ON pressing the UP/DOWN keys will scroll the display to a second and third Compass Mode page. Page 2 displays boat speed, course and rudder position.
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Pilot Memories menu. Refer to Page 11 of this manual. automatic tack The h1000 Pilot has the ability to perform an automatic tack, which is particularly useful when sailing short-handed The auto tack function is selected by pressing the ENTER key once, choosing Tack, and selecting now or after delay.
Many position fixers will automatically switch to the next waypoint in a sail plan. For reasons of safety however, the h1000 Pilot will not automatically steer to the next waypoint until instructed by the user. If the position fixer is...
The Main menu is accessed by pressing the ENTER key. The items listed in this menu differ slightly dependent upon the boat type and units connected to the system. The ‘tack’ item will...
Pilot Memories Pressing the ENTER key with Pilot highlighted takes the user into the Pilot Memories pages. Tack (see also Page 9 of this manual) Pressing the ENTER key with this option highlighted displays the auto...
Pilot off course alarms can be set. It should be noted that two Off course alarms are available with the h1000 Pilot system. The first, which is located directly on the Alarms menu, is triggered from the Tactical Compass page. The second Off course alarm, located within the Pilot Alarms menu triggers only when the Pilot deviates from the Pilot Set Course.
The setting procedure for the wind speed alarm is shown. The other alarms are set in a similar manner. Note: The low battery alarm is pre-set at 10.5 volts, and can only be turned ON or OFF.
The timer can be used for counting down to the start of a race and to record elapsed time. The timer can be set to countdown anywhere from 1 minute to a maximum of 59 minutes in 1-minute increments.
Note: For full details of calibrations for your h1000 pilot refer to the Installation Manual supplied with your unit. Calibration Calibration values take time and effort to set up and it is often necessary to perform various manoeuvres with the boat.
To avoid electromagnetic interference, it is recommended that the Pilot display be installed no less than 0.3 metres from a compass and 1 metre from a GPS. The Pilot is water resistant, but not waterproof.
Two Fastnet² connectors are provided at the rear of the unit. The table below shows pin functions. Pin Number Signal 12 volts Busy Fastnet²- Fastnet²+ Front view of male connector pins 0 volts...
Hand-held controller The Hand-Held Controller provides remote control over the h1000 Pilot . The functions of the six dedicated keys are as follows: (a) 10 > Ten degree turn to Starboard (b) <10 Ten degree turn to Port (c) 1 >...
The Joystick allows direct control of the rudder via the autopilot computer for quick and responsive steering. The Joystick has two modes of operation available to the helmsman, giving different steering control as follows:...
Pressing the Red OFF key on the Hand-Held Controller When the Pilot is disengaged from the Joystick mode, the h1000 Pilot will return the mode selected prior to the joystick being engaged. Note: The Joystick Mode can only be accessed...
(course) back to the point at which the MOB key was initially pressed. sail boats When the h1000 Pilot is installed on a sail boat, for safety reasons and the need for the boat to tack and gybe back onto the reciprocal course, automatic recovery is disabled.
All digital displays will flash the MOB Alarm Message and the alarm will sound (if connected). Pressing any key on the h1000 Pilot display silences the MOB alarm. This action clears the alarm screen and the display now shows the bearing and distance to where the incident occurred.
All digital displays will flash the MOB Alarm Message and the alarm will sound (if connected). Pressing any key on the h1000 Pilot display silences the MOB alarm. This action clears the alarm screen and the display now shows the bearing and distance to where the incident occurred.
1. warranty Brookes & Gatehouse Limited (“B&G”) guarantees this product against defects in materials or workmanship on the terms and conditions set out below (the “Warranty”). 2. warranty period The Warranty continues for 24 months from the date of purchase by the user’s (excluding mechanical items, including but not limited to, autopilot drive units which are subject to 12 months warranty).
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Pilot warranty warranty 6. software B&G shall not be liable under this Warranty or otherwise for any defect in software incorporated within the product. 7. further warranties The Warranty set out in this document is the only Warranty offered by B&G. B&G makes no further promises in relation to this product such as (but not limited to): 7.1.
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