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1. 40 2 5 4 Switch Alarms On Off c ccccssssesscscccccscssssnsccnccsccscssssssenncceesscssesssnses 41 25 5 Disable Alarms rete ree e EE eee 41 2 5 6 Selective Alarm Display nt ede RR PIN end 42 2 6 TRIP FUNCTIONS 42 2 6 1 Race Dnerz 43 2 0 2 o eee beret ett ro eens 44 2 6 3 Timer Alarm Sounder eese 44 209p Reset TID 208 tesi ee tui 44 2 7 LIGHTING 4 5 2 7 1 Select Local Lighting Control nomen eee 45 21 2 System Lighting 45 2 8 OPERATI ON DESCRI nnn 46 2 9 OPERATI FUNCTIONS 46 46 202 AirTemperatute 47 29 3 Apparent Wind JXngle uu uobis 47 49 Apparent Wind Speed 48 20 5 Ayverape Speed 49 29 6 X Baroinetuc Pr ss re asus ee resedit re o Pep esee esie d 49 297 Barometric Pressure 50 29 8 50 2 9 9 Bearing to AY 51 2 9 10 Bearing Waypoint to sees eene 51 2 9 11 Bo
2. 153 5 8 AUDIBLE 153 5 9 NMEA 153 5 9 1 Displaying NMEA Functions eene eene enne 135 59 2 Selection of Equipment 156 5 10 Main Processor NMEA Interfacing 157 5 10 1 Main Processor NMEA Input 157 5 10 2 Main Processor Proprietary NMEA Input Summary 158 5 10 3 Main Processor NMEA Input Prioritisation 4244222 159 5 11 NMEA FFD Interfacing 160 5 11 1 NMEA FFD Input Summary 160 5 11 2 NMEA FFD Proprietary Input Summary 161 5 11 3 NMEA FFD Output Summary eese enne 162 5 12 Performance Processor NMEA I nterfacing 163 3 12 Performance Processor Input Summary 2 163 HB 0845 06 9 12000 User Manual 10 5 12 2 Performance Processor Output Summary 164 5 13 Halcyon Gyro Processor nterfacing 165 5 13 1 Halcyon Gyro Processor Input Summary 165 5 13 2 Halcyon Gyro Processor Output Summary 165 5 14 Performance Processor NMEA Input and Output Eu FRREXEESARNENEYES YE NERRKEKR 166 5 14 1 Changing NMEA RS232
3. 18 Way Junction box 386 00 023 7 core cable Notes 1 Inter connect all sensor supply Red wires and sensor ground blue wires in the junction box For clarity these connections have been omitted from this diagram 2 Rotary Mast Sensor RRF ACP connections Red 21 Blue 22 Green 27 Terminal Function Wire Colour SatNav ouput Black Sensor ground Blue Sensor Supply 6 5V DC Red Air temp input Yellow Use 7 core from processor to junction box Heel sensor input Orange Trim sensor input Green Baro sensor input Green Sensors have Lin 4 sensor spare Violet cable attached Baro Compass ground Blue Baro Compass supply Red 131 12000 User Manual CLINOMETER AND BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR INSTALLATION SHEET T T 38 41 Sor CLINOMETER HEEL 690 00 004 CLINOMETER SENSOR MAIN PROCESSOR TERMINALS BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR 690 00 007 CABLE ATTACHED GROUND SENSOR SUPPLY 6 5V DC AIR TEMP INPUT LINEAR 1 INPUT HEEL LINEAR 2 INPUT TRIM PRESSURE SENSOR BLUE RED CABLE ATTACHED LINEAR 3 INPUT BARO LINEAR 4 INPUT SPARE BARO SENSOR
4. 13 1 2 PROCESSORS NAAR EA 13 T B2000 MI Processors ont pH PP 13 1 2 2 Ex pansiOn Processor otto coi HD ome iste 15 1 2 3 Performance 15 E24 Haleyou Gyr Processor uae eee E Eee tts 16 1 3 SENSORS i c 17 13 b Masthead D Ld 17 153 27 Ultrasonic Speed Sensors usce rete de ois 17 1 3 3 Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor aod en ode edidere 17 I3 2000 Ssss aseaine da aens sE Enans 17 1 3 5 Halcyon Gyro Stabilised nite tust pps 18 1 3 6 Depth Sensor iore e etae tee 18 1 4 M RAS 19 1 4 1 Pull Function Display 19 134 2 VISION eo a etd se edes 19 14 3 20 PAA 40 40 Display 20 I45 Analogue Indicators eee honte re 20 14 6 gt Halcyon Display 20 1 5 CALIBRATION 20 1 6 DAMPING 21 1 7 MENU STRUCTURE esas Ek aha 22 CHAPTER 2 OPERATING
5. ASCII data Data for NMEA or Remote channels is output as follows rnn x x CR nn Remote channel number 00 to 31 x x ASCII data Examples 175 12000 User Manual 00 19 8H CR Heel angle 01 8 35 CR Boatspeed r00 1234 CR r01 45 88 CR If no data is available for a selected channel the text OFF will be substituted 5 15 7 Input Remote Channel Data and Text IR nn a a c c d d CR nn Remote channel number 00 to 31 This must be allocated to the REMOTE 0 9 function by adjusting its CAL VAL3 or using the RC nn cc CR command EXTERNAL gt gt REMOTE 0 CALBRATE CAL VAL3 CHAN NO Or using the RC nn cc CR command a a Remote channel data which will be output on the FFD or 20 20CD digits Text to be displayed on the FFD or 20 20CD Up to 16 characters may be sent but only 10 are used d d 2 Page Text ignored was used in 290 amp 390 Systems If only data is to be input the command may be terminated with a CR after the data parameter as follows ZIR nn a a CR Note e This command has no effect on remote channels currently assigned to NMEA functions 5 15 8 Automatic Output of Basic Data Basic data consists of the values obtained from the boat speed wind speed wind angle and heading sensors without damping or calibration OB s CR 176 HB 0845 06 s 0 for automatic output disabled s for automatic output enabled at 2H
6. o o amp J Q sa 0202 meom 600 00 98 pun 1 55 20 ssedwog 0002 amp 4 A s OE L YO SEL DIE i DIJ OMEN EOS EDS 4 7 CA E 940 00 6 2 i sseduio 0002 OL E ie N N a ae 2 2 Sa S M 5 ssejun A ES sexog uoinounf ul 5 ske dsiq pue siluf 105590014 uS M 100 00 882 uonounf YON d 0002 1 cip 950 00 6 c YJOANON s e dsi pue spun 10sse201g uonenunuoo HB 0845 06 130 0845 06 MULTIPLE LINEAR SENSOR INPUTS INSTALLATION SHEET 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 38 15 MAIN PROCESSOR TERMINA Barometric Pressure Sensor 690 00 007 Air Temp Sensor 224 00 060 pod Clinometers 690 00 004 SatNav output 4 spare
7. 166 5 14 2 Fast HDM Output Option sederet awa aes 167 5 14 3 True Magnetic Reference Selection eee 167 5 14 4 Handling of NMEA Alarm Conditions eese 168 5 14 5 NMEA based Data on the B amp G Network esse 169 5 15 RS232 INTERFACI 169 5 15 1 RS232C Input and Output Configuration 170 5 15 2 Changing NMEA RS232 170 5 15 3 Comtiand SyntaR oii tan 171 5 15 4 Channel Num bets ae 172 5 15 5 Automatic Output Enable Disable eee 175 5 15 6 Automatic Output Start Stop s eee detrahere en 175 5 15 7 Input Remote Channel Data and Text eee 176 5 15 8 Automatic Output of Basic 176 5 15 9 Immediate Output of Basic Data see 177 5 15 10 Immediate Output of Channel or Remote Data 177 5 15 11 Output Latitude and Longitude esee 178 5 15 12 Assign Remote Channels elected 179 179 5 15 14 Polar Table Manipulation esee rennen 182 5 15 15 Output Polar Table n orat ee eb onu 182 5 15 16 Input Polar Table V alesis ne matre teet prodiens 184 5 15 17 Output Polar Table T
8. METERS 3 amp 4 PART OF 19m CABLE 135 0 095 METER SIN cos METER 4 SIN COS RED VIOLET GREEN BLUE ALL METERS COMMON METER LIGHTING 12V METER COMMON METER GROUND 2x YELLOW 2x ORANGE 2x BLACK Meters are shown in Factory set configuration To reconfigure refer to section 5 of the Manual Return to Zero meters must have terminals 4 and 5 linked i e Boat Speed Wind Speed Depth Rudder Angle and Heel Angle HB 0845 06 123 12000 User Manual DEPTH AND PADDLE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SHEET 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 MAIN PROCESSOR CUT OFF BLUE WIRE FOLD BACK SCREEN AROUND CABLE AND SECURE UNDER METAL CLAMP Depth Transducer Paddle Sea Temp Sensor SEN DEPTH H SEN SPEED H TERMINAL FUNCTION CABLE WIRE COLOUR DEPTH TRANSDUCER 16m CABLE ATTACHED DEPTH BLACK DEPTH BLUE PADDLE SEA TEMP SENSOR 16m CABLE ATTACHED PADDLE INPUT GREEN NO CONNECTION GROUND BLACK SEA TEMP PADDLE SUPPLY RED AND WHITE SEA TEMP INPUT YELLOW 124 HB 0845 06 Ultrasonic Speed Sensor Unit gt gt gt gt Main Processor Terminals Kei fel Kel
9. The HGSC is an easily calibrated compass that learns the magnetic effects of your vessel on the compass and automatically applies the deviation correction 1 3 6 Depth Sensor This can either be a removable through hull unit or moulded in hull for reduced drag The depth datum is fully adjustable and can be set to either the waterline the bottom of the keel or from the transducer The foregoing sensors combined with the two processor units provide an integrated set of tactical and performance data Additional sensors provide either single inputs or improve the accuracy of other functions on the system and are described in Chapter 5 Options HB 0845 06 1 4 DISPLAYS 1 4 1 Full Function Display FFD This is the standard system display all h2000 systems must contain at least one FFD Additional FFDs and other display types as described in the following paragraphs are options with which the system can be expanded and made even more powerful to the user The FFDs name provides an indication that this is more than simply a display The FFD is a terminal for the whole system allowing you to control everything from the functions displayed and those functions displayed at the 20 205 and 40 405 to the calibration of the system The FFD simultaneously displays two functions with accompanying descriptive text Any system function can be called up on any FFD as many FFDs as you require can be placed on the system
10. White Network Cable Shield Shield Shield Shield Ground Black Blue Supply Red NMEA Input Brown Red NMEA Input Blue Blue NMEA Output Violet Red Red NMEA Output 2 Yellow Blue I NSTALLATI ON NOTES NMEA FFD can be connected at any point on the system network Typically an NMEA FFD is mounted close to the NMEA device e g at the chart table next to the GPS thus minimising the NMEA cable routes NMEA FFDs can be used in combination with all other display types i e standard FFDs Halcyon displays 20 20 and Pilot displays prevent water intrusion into the display do not cut the cable shorter than marked by the yellow band If it is necessary to cut cables then the wires MUST be tinned with a soldering iron to ensure a proper seal around the wires SCREENED CABLES e Shielded NMEA cables are supplied to provide protection against unwanted emissions EMC and must be connected in accordance with these instructions NMEA cable shields must be connected at the TRANSMITTING end The NMEA output cable shield should be connected to the other cable shields in the junction box supplied NETWORK TERMI NATI ON e Ifthe NMEA FFD is the last unit on the system network a network terminator MUST be fitted across the network data wires i e between the green and white wires Only two network terminators are required per system 134 HB 0845 06 2000 PERFORMANCE PR
11. Speed Downwind Al Q Maximum VMG Downwind r Optimum True Wind Angle Downwind Figure 4 Polar Performance Curve The advantage of tacking performance over VMG is that it takes into account changes in windspeed You should also be aware of the potential inaccuracies caused by your polar table being incorrect HB 0845 06 69 12000 User Manual Tacking Performance has a CALBRATE option that allows you to choose a type of polar table that equates to your type of yacht In the next Paragraph Target Boat Speed we discuss polar tables in general and the implications of this choice 2 9 43 Target Boat Speed Menu heading PERFORM Function text TARG SPD Update rate 1Hz Units Knots Notes 1 At Target True Wind Angle 2 Requires a Performance Processor This is the boat speed at which the optimum VMG will be achieved and can be measured from the polar table or obtained by careful analysis of both VMG and boat speed while you are sailing The Polar Table describes the performance of the boat in all conditions of True Wind Speed and Angle The Boat Speed is plotted radially against the True Wind Angle for each True Wind Speed in turn The result is a diagram as shown in Figure 4 Polar Performance Curve which shows the boat speed plotted for just one value of true wind speed Polar tables can be derived either by theoretical predictions the IMS certificate for instance or by analysing the boat
12. 106 3 5 9 Halcyon Gyro Processor gt 108 3 5 6 X Halcyon Gyro Processor NMEA output setup 108 3 6 HEEL ANGLE LEEWAY CALI BRATION 109 20 1 Heel Anglen iue e t octo cedrus le te dues ditas Oe 109 3 0 2 LEEWAY peso tus de 110 3 63 Heel and Trim angle from Halcyon Gyro 112 3 7 DEPTH ME RN BEEN ERE VER 112 3 8 xa ERR ERR ER ac 113 3 9 BATTERY VOLTS a ESR aS RENE 114 3 10 SEA 114 3 10 1 Sea Temperature Offset 115 3 11 TIMER 115 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION INFORMATION 117 4 1 INTRODUCTION wi 117 CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 139 5 1 SYSTEM EXPANSION 139 5 2 SENSORS T 139 Su dHesbAngle Sensor 139 3 2 2 Mast Rotation eae 139 8 HB 0845 06 523 SP nPRABSIe 140 5 2 4 Barometric Pressure Sens cus dtes 140 5 2 5 Rudder Angle Sensor 140 3 2 6 Sed Lemperat re eii 140 9 221 Alr Temp rature
13. 216 6 6 HALCYON 2000 55 217 6 6 1 Shows Heading and CAL Flashing eee 217 6 6 2 Heading Shows 217 6 6 3 Heading COMP CAL Shows PHS eee 218 6 6 4 Two Headings Flashing 218 6 6 5 True Wind Direction Tide Set or DR Course Not Functioning Correctly 218 6 7 ROUTINE MAI 219 6 7 1 Through hull ect ieu p e id tectum uus 2 9 6 7 2 Boat speed sensor paddlewheel type sse 219 6 7 3 Boat speed sensor ultrasonic 2 9 ATDOSIQOHOLS eset dediti tur 220 6 8 WINTER STORAGE LAYING 220 Gs l Masthead Unitra shar 220 68 2 221 HB 0845 06 11 12000 User Manual 12 HB 0845 06 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTI ON 1 1 1 2 SYSTEM DESCRI PTI At the heart of every h2000 System is the main processor Dependent upon your system choice this will either be the Hydra Processor for Hydra 2000 Systems or the Hercules Processor for Hercules 2000 systems The main processor integrates raw data from sensors and makes them available on a choice of displays anywhere in the yacht The modular design allows you to progress from a standard system adding new units as required This manual describes th
14. 8 HB 0845 06 Note is displayed if the system encountered a problem during the calibration run For example if the calibration run distance was too short The log is now calibrated and the new calibration value is stored permanently in the Main Processor memory 3 2 6 Manual Calibration The calibration values can be adjusted directly as follows HB 0845 06 4 Notes Select BOAT SPD in the upper display Press and hold the Scroll Down Key to select CALIBRATE from the menu Press Enter then press Scroll Down and the display shows MANL CAL which is the choice that we require Press Enter and the display shows SINGLE SINGLE is the choice required if a single paddle wheel or sonic speed is fitted If two paddle wheels are fitted it is possible to access the individual port and starboard calibration values use the Scroll Up or Scroll Down keys to select PORT CAL or STBD CAL as required Port and Starboard calibration values refer to the sensor i e port calibration port sensor not port tack 5 Press Enter to reveal the current calibration value in Hertz knot To adjust the calibration value press Enter and the value flashes Use Scroll Up or Scroll Down to change the calibration value as required to the new calibration value 87 12000 User Manual 8 Press Enter to store the new value into the system 9 Press Page to return to full display 3 2 7 Speed Cali
15. One short press of this key applies power to the h2000 System and the display is activated to show the last page used on the previous operation second short press of the key provides full background illumination on all system displays Further short presses of the key decrease the illumination in three stages from full brightness to OFF The next press of the key enables full illumination This operation at any one h2000 Display invokes the same sequence on all h2000 Displays connected to the system However display lighting can be localised so that the level is adjustable for individual displays To switch the system OFF press and hold down the key for two seconds After this time lapse the message POWER OFF appears in the upper text release the key and after a further two seconds the system switches OFF 2 2 3 Key 30 Operation of this single key enables the user to quickly access eight functions of the h2000 System by selecting any one of the four pre set page displays 2 functions per page with a simple key press This key also allows the operator to prematurely terminate any other function such as calibration and return to the normal page display Default Pages True Wind Angle Opposite Tack True Wind Direction Timer VMG to Waypoint Cross Track Error Course Over Ground Speed Over Ground Notes 1 If you lost in the system press the Page Key to immediately return to the top level display HB 08
16. appears in the text and press Enter To switch an alarm ON press Scroll Up until the required item e g LO ON appears in the text and press Enter 2 5 5 Disable Alarms HB 0845 06 1 Select any function with an alarm facility e g DEPTH If the function is in the upper display press Scroll Down to ALARMS or if the function 1s on the lower display use the Scroll Up Key Then press Enter and ALL OFF appears flashing Press Enter again all alarms are switched OFF and the normal page display will be restored 41 12000 User Manual WARNING alarms in the system will remain OFF until the values are reset or the individual alarms are turned on again 2 5 6 Selective Alarm Display 2 6 42 When an alarm condition arises all FFDs in the system flash the alarm function on the bottom half of their displays Individual FFDs can be set to ignore alarm messages The procedure for Selective Alarm Display is as follows 1 Press the Page key 2 Scroll up to CNFG DSP then press Enter 3 Scroll up to SHOW ALM then press Enter 4 Scroll to NO then press Enter 5 Press the Page key to return to normal view This display is now set to ignore any alarm function TRIP FUNCTIONS The h2000 provides three trip functions Timer count up and count down Trip Log and Dead Reckoning The functions can be reset and restarted as required e g for keeping a separate log of elapsed time and distance run for a
17. available display of 9999nm if required Similarly the TIMER function normally displays a minutes and seconds reading Expansion by the Enter Key displays hours and minutes instead 2 2 6 Speed Depth SPD DEP Key Pressing the SPD DEP Key will select the Speed Depth Display After selection of the Speed Depth functions successive operations of the SPD DEP Key will display the following information in a fixed order Boat Speed Depth Boat Speed Speed Over Ground Boat Speed Apparent Wind Angle Boat speed True Wind Speed 2 2 7 Wind WIND Key Pressing the Wind Key will select the Wind Display After selection of the Wind Display successive operations of the Wind Key will display the following information in a fixed order Apparent Wind Speed Apparent Wind Angle True Wind Speed True Wind Angle True Wind Speed True Wind Direction Velocity Made Good True Wind Angle 2 2 8 Navigation NAV Key HB 0845 06 Pressing the NAV Key will select the Navigation Display After selection of the Navigation Display successive operation of the NAV Key will display the following information in a fixed order 33 12000 User Manual 2 3 Note Heading Course Over Ground Heading Boat Speed Distance to Waypoint Bearing to Waypoint Tide Set Tide Rate NAV key may be configured to show waypoint information in either Great Circle or Rhumb modes Refer to Para 2 3 3 for further details EXAMPLES OF OPERATI ON The general
18. lt gt 48 Menu heading WIND Function text APP W S Update rate 2Hz Hydra Update rate 4Hz Hercules Units Knots metres per second Notes 1 Variable damping 0 99 seconds 2 Dynamic damping available 3 High low alarm available 4 Analogue indicator available 5 Programmable meter scaling 6 Corrected for Heel and Trim angles requires sensors The apparent wind speed is simply the speed of the wind blowing across the deck and is derived from the same components as the apparent wind angle Used in calculated functions such as True Wind Angle and Speed also important in its own right since many sail selection decisions are based on the apparent wind speed HB 0845 06 2 9 5 Average Speed Menu heading SPEED Function text AV SPEED Update rate 1Hz Units Knots Average speed is a trip function that averages your speed through the water over the period for which the Trip Log has been running i e Trip Log Trip Time 2 9 6 Barometric Pressure Menu heading MISC Function text BAROMETR Update rate 1Hz Units Millibars Notes 1 Requires pressure sensor 2 Offset calibration A must for the offshore sailor giving not only the instantaneous value but also the all important trend see below towards higher or lower pressure that helps position you in a weather system and so predict the next change There is a calibration if you wish to check your pressure reading against another barometer CAL
19. software and regular computer users should have a head start The principle is that at any one level there is a set of choices that you can scroll through until you find the one you want Having found the correct menu entry it is then selected by pressing the Enter key the FFD then displays the first choice in the next level of menu down Here you once again scroll through the available options until you find and select your choice In many cases this 1 as far as you will need to go i e to choose a function for display To complete some actions such as entering a calibration value switching on an alarm and so on it may be necessary to go to another menu level The options available for each Function Menu Choice are listed in Table 1 Function Menu Choices Operational Menu Choices together with the applicable Function Menu are listed in Table 2 Operational Menu Choices Note The functions available to the user are dependent on the range of sensors fitted to the system Details of the sensors required for each function are fully explained in Chapter 3 Operating Information HB 0845 06 Table 1 Function Menu Choices FUNCTION FUNCTION MENU CHOICE TEXT Boat Speed BOAT SPD Speed Average Speed AV SPEED Velocity Made Good VMG CAD 2 PULSE2 ER AES M Log Trip Log TRIP LOG Depth Metres DEPTH M Depth Feet DEPTH FT Depth Fathoms DEPTH FM Aft Depth Metres AFT DPTH M Aft Depth Feet AF
20. 0 to reset Dead Reckoning to zero 1 to start Dead Reckoning or leave running 2 to freeze Dead Reckoning Stops automatic output and returns the current states as follows S t 1 d CR HB 0845 06 179 12000 User Manual Table 9 Item Numbers for Remote Functions Remote Function Bearing to Waypoint True Rhumb Bearing to Waypoint Magnetic Rhumb Bearing to Waypoint True Great Circle Bearing to Waypoint Magnetic Great Circle 5 Distance to Waypoint Rhumb 10 Distance to Waypoint Great Circle 10 VMGtoWaypin 0025 Bearing Waypoint to Waypoint True Bearing Waypoint to Waypoint Magnetic 0 0 0 0 0 0 180 HB 0845 06 Table 10 Polar Table Example TWS KNOTS uv ON oo N N vi v e gt gt lt oc 90 oa oa d o e 90 e en D 99 lt 4 uv eo o0 Oo 6 v w lt D lt e We e xt e E EN o p ox wm o gt ci 2 M 59 2 2 59 M X 2 25 a 2 t
21. 4 1 100 TYPE mone _ 0845 06 1 1 82000 User Manual Appendix 1 Calibration Record A2 2 Basic Calibration Record FUNCTION CALIBRATION VALUE MEAS W A OFFSET fe 1 04 default ee default OFFSET 1 04 default APP WIA 1 04 defaul Cu deu TBD Hz K UT PORT H Kt 1 04 default ___ onm mM LEEWAY MASTANGLE RUDER A2 3 True Wind Speed Correction Table IEEE ss CORRECTION _ __ CORRANGLE d A2 4 True Wind Angle Correction Table oOo MWM wam rowo HB 0845 06 1 2 82000 User Manual Appendix 1 Calibration Data A2 5 Boat Speed Correction Table HEEL ANGLE o J _ A2 6 Damping Record ws 55 MASTANGLE RUDER TRUWA TmEWS TRUDR mg HB 0845 06 1 3
22. AUTO CAL Procedure 85 HB 0845 06 7 12000 User Manual 3 206 Manual oai mtn sectis 87 3 2 7 Speed Calibration Referenced to a Known 88 3 2 8 Boat Speed Units Knots MPH KPH eere 88 3 2 9 Tack Source Speed Calibration Setting 2 24 2 90 3 2 10 Boat Speed Offset Calibration onera oe es 91 3 2 11 Speed Linearity Correction iei ed esce ti bete sedet eure opes 91 3 2 12 Substituting Speed Over Ground for Boat Speed 92 3 2 13 Pulse2 Boat Speed 93 3 3 MEASURED WI ND SPEED AND ANGLE 94 3 3 Principles of Wind Speed Angle Calibration esses 94 3 3 2 Measured Wind Angle MWA 96 3 93 35 Measured Wand 97 3 4 TRUE WI ND CORRECTION 98 SAA Troe Wand DIteCtlolk erede AG eite 98 24L2 102 3 5 COMPASS CALIBRATION 103 3 5 1 Principles of Compass 103 24 Heading So rce Selecon 104 3 5 3 Halcyon 2000 Compass Calibration 105 3 5 4 Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass Calibration Procedure
23. BLACK DEPTH BLUE SONIC SPEED SIGNAL 15m CABLE 135 0A 106 BOATSPEED VE BLUE BOATSPEED VE RED SCREEN NOT CONNECTED GROUND NO CONNECTION SEA TEMP SENSOR 9m CABLE ATTACHED SEA TEMP SUPPLY RED 3 SEA TEMP INPUT GREEN BLUE NOT CONNECTED 9 30 31 32 33 34 5 0845 06 Sea Temperature Sensor 52000 User Manual Change Over Switch Wiring Details Red White Red White Black Cut back YELLOW and WHITE wires Temperature output unused Connect SS YELLOW 1 wires together To processor unit To processor unit Cable 135 0A 106 Use part of paddle cable pt LU Ol Paddlewheel Sensor Depth Transducer SEN SPEED H SEN DEPTH H Sea temperature can only be used from one of the twin paddlewheel units 128 HB 0845 06 213 Masthead Unit nstallation Main Processor 43 45 46 47 213 Masthead Unit 213 00 002 Terminal Function Wire Colour 43 MHU Supply Orange 44 Wind Speed Input Violet 45 MHU Ground Black 46 Wind Angle Blue Blue 47 Wind Angle Green Green 48 Wind Angle Red Red HB 0845 06 129 12000 User Manual T00 v0 987
24. FDy All Processor Nodes FFDs FFy Entire System Notes e When the system is reset all calibration damping and alarm values will be set back to default settings all log values and trip functions will be reset to zero All display units will reset to their default page settings After a delay of about 20 seconds the system should be switched OFF and then back ON twice to complete the reset procedure e If the Depth board is reset the FILTER PC setting for boat speed calibration will need to be reset to 10 as follows SPEED BOAT SPD CALBRATE CORRCTN gt FILTER PC 6 1 3 Versions This option allows the user to obtain the software version numbers for the FFD DISPLAY Depth Board DEPTH Wind Board WIND Expansion Unit EXP UNIT and Pilot if fitted With VERSIONS flashing on the display press Enter Then use the Scroll Up Key to select the device whose version number is required and press Enter to display the software checksum of that device in the bottom display The last two digits of the checksum are the software version number 210 HB 0845 06 6 2 12000 MAI N PROCESSOR The main processor contains two circuit boards the wind board and the depth board The depth board is responsible for boat speed sea temperature and depth measurement The wind board is the main computer responsible for wind functions and also drives the analogue meters It has special inputs for the mast head unit Halcy
25. GROUND BARO SENSOR SUPPLY CLINOMETER INSTALLATION o BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR INSTALLATION mount the unit so that the to 1 level with the lid of the unit labelled facing aft For correct indication of port or starboard heel angle Ensure the boat is level and steady a sheltered berth is required for best results surface is horizontal and Heel angle calibration should be carried out to ensure accuracy Refer to Manual Section 4 o Mount the unit on a suitable vertical bulkhead in a dry location protected from the direct influences of the elements ie rain salt spray and extremes of temperature o Do not mount the sensor in a sealed compartment 132 GREEN BLUE RED For HEEL angle sensor select a transverse vertical bulkhead For TRIM angle sensor select a longitudinal vertical bulkhead HB 0845 06 Processor NMEA I nput NMEA signal flow HB 0845 06 Main Processor Terminals lt NMEA Data Terminal Function 40 NMEA Input 42 NMEA Input 133 12000 User Manual 8 Button NMEA FFD Installation NMEA NMEA Input Output T o E E y 52 a cman NMEA signal flow Junction Box 386 00 023 Fastnet Cable Fastnet Cable 135 0A 130 135 0A 130 NMEA FFD Cable FFD NMEA NMEA Output NMEA Output Function Cable Input v1 5 v2 x Network Data ve Green Network Data
26. HDG from a B amp G system compass or NMEA input to FFD Notes Mode 0 is the default value Mode 3 will output the correct sentence depending on configuration Navigate Heading CALIBRATE CAL VAL 2 0 Magnetic 1 Auto CT if mag variation available otherwise e If Mode 4 is selected and magnetic variation is not available then only the magnetic heading will be output 3 6 HEEL ANGLE LEEWAY CALI BRATI ON Calibration of Heel Angle and Leeway is only necessary if a Heel Angle Sensor Clinometer or Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass is fitted to the yacht 3 6 1 Heel Angle The Heel Angle sensor clinometer should be mounted to read zero when the boat is upright However small misalignments can be corrected by means of the heel angle calibration HB 0845 06 109 12000 User Manual On a calm day with the boat lying at slack warps in the dock head to wind all the gear stowed in its normal place and anyone onboard standing on the centreline the heel angle should be recorded under these conditions it should be zero any error can be taken out by the heel angle calibration by adding or subtracting the error from the existing calibration Heel angle calibration is to be found in the system menu under PERFORM HEEL CALBRATE CAL VALI 3 6 2 Leeway Calibrating leeway is a notoriously difficult thing to do it may be easier and as accurate to consult the yachts designer who may have a
27. INFORMATION 29 2 1 INTRODUCTION i ici sisi enum eu 29 2 2 THE KEYS Rn Hk na RR NR KE 29 DDAN Ue 29 2 2 2 PowerLibht Key 2 ueneno eb 30 zu Page des Ee 30 224 Scroll due dete tede icti taedet 31 223 Enter Roy s oceano eb E eie 31 2 2 6 Speed Depth SPD DEP Key oci ttd t tr etes 33 2 2 1 gt WAN WIND ROY 33 228 Navigation ROY 33 2 3 EXAMPLES OF OPERATION 34 Function Selection inis in a be OU 34 HB 0845 06 5 12000 User Manual 2 3 2 Display Configuration i oec oO PCIe emite 35 2 35 92 36 2 3 4 Damping Adjustment Boat 5 36 2 4 EXAMPLES OF CALI BRATI 37 241 Manual Calibration Adjustment Boat 37 2 4 2 Calibration Adjustment 2 10 38 2 4 3 Calibration Adjustment Wind Angle sese 38 2 5 ALARMS RA DEM ERE EU FAUNE 39 2 5 39 5542 Alarm Type dad qe teda tutum 39 25 5 Set Lo Alarm
28. NMEA OUTPUT NMEA HEADING OUTPUT Note 1 Allscreened wires must have their screen attached to the clamp bar across the front case Network Data Network Data i 135 0 130 Supply Ground 4 cores screen Supply ve 12V nom AD10 Clock Low AD10 Clock High AD10 Data Low AD10 Data High NMEA Out V2 0 Blue NMEA Out V1 5 amp 2 0 Red 135 0A 028 2 cores screen Ground Blue 135 0 098 15 2 cores screen 0845 06 137 12000 User Manual Halcyon Gyro Processor as Output I nterface 1 2131 4151 61 71819110 11 12113 14115 16 17 18 19120 21122 231 24 _________ NETWORK BUS oo NMEA HEADING HB OUTPUT co NETWORK BUS RADAR AD10 Notes 1 Allscreened wires must have their screen attached to the clamp bar across the front case 2 Heading source must be either a Halcyon 2000 or B amp G autopilot Network Data Network Data i 135 0A 130 Supply Ground 4 cores screen Supply ve 12V nom AD10 Clock Low AD10 Clock High AD10 Data Low AD10 Data High NMEA Out V2 0 Blue NMEA Out V1 5 amp 2 0 Red 135 0A7028 2 cores screen Ground Blue 138 HB 0845 06 CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 5 1 5 2 SYSTEM EXPANSI ON The h2000 System may be expanded to provide a wider range of facilities and features by the addition of further displays sensors and
29. Network Cable 135 0A 130 HALCYON DISPLAY al G W Scn Bik R INSERT GROMMET PLUG NETWORK TERMINATOR 239 10 056 NETWORK TERMINATOR 239 10 056 EXAMPLE 2 PROCESSOR UNIT TWO NETWORK CABLES FROM PROCESSOR UNIT TERMINATED AT LAST JUNCTION BOX AT EACH END Network Cable Network Cable 135 0A 130 135 0A 130 HALCYON 20 20 20 20 FFD DISPLAY DISPLAY UNITS AND DISPLAYS MAY BE FITTED IN ANY ORDER ON THE NETWORK HB 0845 06 121 12000 User Manual 8 Button FFD I nstallation Junction Box 288 00 001 Fastnet Cable like 135 0A 130 wires together Function Colour Network Network Data ve Green Network Data White Network Cable Shield Shield Ground Black Supply Red Not used Yellow Not used Brown FFD Installation Notes 122 The system requires at least one FFD An FFD can be connected at any point on the system network Multiple FFDs can be used on the system network Each can control and enter data into the system processor memory FFDs can be used in combination with al
30. VALI The Calibration value is the number of seconds correction required a day If the timer is gaining then the number of seconds it is gaining a day should be subtracted from the current calibration value If the timer is losing time the number of seconds lost a day should be added to the current calibration value HB 0845 06 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATI ON INFORMATI ON 4 1 HB 0845 06 I NTRODUCTI ON This part of the manual contains information relating to the interconnection of the units that make up the h2000 system It is provided to enable a qualified technician to fault find or undertake the installation of additional units and thereby increase the number of functions available The information provided consists of drawing sheets showing equipment options and the interconnections between them Also on the installation sheets are details of cables cable colours instructions for installation and notes to assist the technician The installation sheets following are h2000 System Example Reference Power Supply Fastnet Network and Alarm Network Terminator Installation Standard Full Function Display Analogue Meters Depth Transducer and Paddlewheel Sensor Ultrasonic Speed Sensor Unit Pulse 2 Input Secondary boat speed input Seven qb uy eo pee Depth Transducer Sonic Speed and Sea Temperature 10 Change Over Switch Wiring 11 213 Masthead Unit 12 Halcyon 2000 Compass 13 Multiple Linear Sensor I
31. VALI should be set to the current correct barometric pressure and is found under MISC BAROMETER CALIBRATE CAL VALI HB 0845 06 49 12000 User Manual 2 9 7 Barometric Pressure Trend Menu heading MISC Function text PR TREND Update rate 1Hz Units Millibars This shows the change in pressure over a period of time that can be set at any value up to 24 hours The period change facility can be found as a control option in the Operation Menu MISC PRTREND CONTROL PERIOD A reset facility at the same menu level is also provided This is selected using the following sequence MISC PRTREND CONTROL RESET This resets the data collected to zero This is useful when the instruments are first switched ON after a prolonged break because if you switch the instruments OFF on Sunday night and ON again the following Friday the Pressure Trend will have data from the previous weekend that you will need to reset 2 9 8 Battery Voltage 50 Menu heading MOTOR Function text VOLTS Update rate 1Hz Units Volts Notes 1 High low alarm available 2 Calibration facility Measures the voltage that the batteries supply to the system especially useful for monitoring the supply offshore enabling you to optimise your engine running time HB 0845 06 2 9 9 calibrate against another voltmeter measure the supply voltage and then enter this actual voltage into MOTOR gt VOLTS CALBRATE
32. an analogue indicator 2 9 23 Heel Angle Menu heading PERFORM Function text HEEL Update rate 1Hz Units Degrees Notes 1 Adjustable for vertical sensor alignment 2 Requires Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass system or a Heel Angle clinometer sensor 3 Variable damping 0 99 seconds Heel angle along with Fore and Aft Trim angle is used by the h2000 Main Processor to correct Wind data and is a useful option that improves the accuracy of some of the calculated functions Heel can be used to give an indication of the wind pressure when abnormal shear or gradient is affecting the true wind speed It can also be checked when going upwind to ensure that the boat is not sailed over the optimum heel angle 2 9 24 Leeway Menu heading NAVIGATE Function text LEEWAY Update rate 1Hz Units Degrees Notes 1 Requires clinometer for heel 2 Calibration for leeway factor see Chapter 3 Calibration HB 0845 06 59 12000 User Manual Leeway is the angle between the boat s heading and course through the water The difference is caused by the sideways slip that the boat has when going upwind For the h2000 to be able to measure this it needs to know the heel angle and hence a sensor must be fitted Leeway is of great importance in the calculation of Dead Reckoning since the 3 to 4 of leeway can considerably affect the dead reckoned position 2 9 25 Layline Distance Menu heading PERFORM Function text LA
33. by the h2000 System will appear in the display menu and it may be necessary to wait a while after the NMEA device has been switched on before the menu is complete If no data is received for a selected function after 15 seconds then the display will show OFF 155 12000 User Manual 5 9 2 Selection of Equipment 156 When planning the purchasing of equipment to interface to the h2000 System it is most important to check that it is NMEA 0183 compatible and the required data is transmitted or received by it The 0183 standard defines data sentences which are identified by three letter mnemonics Paragraphs 5 10 5 13 list the sentences and their mnemonics that are input and output by the h2000 NMEA interface Note f you have any doubt about your equipment compatibility then please consult your dealer HB 0845 06 5 10 Main Processor I nterfacing 5 10 1 Main Processor NMEA Input Summary Mnemonic Description APB Autopilot format B O 2 Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Great Circle measured Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Rhumb measured Latitude and Longitude Heading Deviation and Variation Heading Steering Command Present Heading Magnetic Generic navigation information Transit specific Heading onl UTC and Time to Destination Waypoint HB 0845 06 157 12000 User Manual 5 10 2 Main Processor Proprietary NMEA Input Summary PBGTTBS Polar Spe
34. command or yy yy True wind speed correction value in knots 202 HB 0845 06 or yyy y True wind angle correction value in degrees Table 15 True Wind Angle Correction Table Wind Angle True Wind Speed Table 16 True Wind Speed Correction Table Wind Angle True Wind Speed Pownwind 5 16 EXPANSION PROCESSOR 5 16 1 The Expansion Processor The Expansion Unit can be connected to the h2000 System via the Fastnet to drive four extra analogues meters 5 6 7 and 8 and provide extra analogue inputs HB 0845 06 203 12000 User Manual A new menu automatically appears on all FFDs called EXPAND when an Expansion Processor is added to the system Up to twelve linear functions may be displayed numbered LINEAR 5 to LINEAR 16 Initially only LINEAR 5 is shown A linear function by default shows a number between 0 representing 0 volts on its input and 1000 representing 6 5 volts on its input The voltage change is assumed to be linear in relationship Hence an external sensor for example a load cell giving a linear change in voltage as the load increases may be connected to a linear input LINEAR 5 has four calibration values other linear functions have three calibration values found by selecting CALBRATE on the appropriate linear function 5 16 2 Linear Function Settings 204 Altering calibration value 1 CAL VAL 1 allows the corr
35. display press Scroll Up and scroll to CALBRATE which flashes If MEAS W A is on upper display press Scroll Down and scroll to CALBRATE 3 Press Enter twice and the current alignment value is shown 4 Press Enter MHU ANGL flashes use Scroll Up or Scroll Down to select the new value Press Enter to accept the new value Press Page to return to the normal display ALARMS 2 5 1 Alarm Control When a pre set alarm parameter is reached e g the depth reducing the system raises an alarm automatically In an alarm condition the lower display changes to highlight the cause of the alarm which flashes on and off continuously until Enter is pressed twice at which point all the FFDs except the one on which Enter was pressed return to normal The audible alarm if fitted is also silenced by this key operation After this the lower display continues to monitor the alarm condition The alarm is still active and if the alarm parameter is again exceeded the alarm will flash sound as necessary The displayed alarm function remains on the lower display until Page is pressed 2 5 2 Alarm Types HB 0845 06 The system incorporates the following types of alarm HI ALARM This is generated if the value of a function exceeds a pre set level LO ALARM This is generated if the value of a function drops below a pre set level 39 12000 User Manual SECTOR ALARM This is generated when the heading leaves the safe sector
36. has been selected on a given NMEA port HDM will be the only sentence output on that port 5 14 3 True Magnetic Reference Selection HB 0845 06 When an NMEA heading source is used to drive the B amp G network the heading data may be referenced to either true North or magnetic North In some cases the heading source will output both types of data and it is necessary for the user to select the desired reference To do this proceed as follows l 2 On the NAVIGATE Menu select HEADING Using the Scroll Up and Scroll Down keys scroll to CALBRATE on the other half of the display 167 12000 User Manual Press Enter twice to select CAL VAL 1 TRUE MAG The current selection is shown as 0 for magnetic 1 for true Press Enter the TRUE MAG selection flashes 4 Use the Scroll Up and Scroll Down keys to adjust the 0 1 selection 5 Press Enter to accept the new reference If on pressing Enter in step 2 the display shows anything other than TRUE MAG it means that there is another heading source on the network To eliminate the other source go to the COURSE function also on the NAVIGATE Menu and select CAL VAL 1 HDG NODE Ensure that this is set to the node number of the Performance Unit and then restart the instrument system The unwanted heading source will no longer appear in the NAVIGATE menu When the heading reference is changed the text for the HEADING function will automatically be set to show o
37. interfaces These Options are described in the following Paragraphs 5 2 SENSORS Further sensors can be added to improve the accuracy of the data already available and to supply new information SENSORS 5 2 1 Heel Angle Sensor The addition of heel to the system provides display of Heel Angle and increases the accuracy of the following functions Apparent Wind Angle Apparent Wind Speed True Wind Angle True Wind Speed True Wind Direction Course Dead Reckoning Tidal Set and Drift 5 2 2 Mast Rotation Sensor HB 0845 06 This is essential if your mast rotates otherwise the wind data will become inaccurate as the mast rotates away from the centreline The addition of this unit gives two new functions the Wind Angle to the Mast W A MAST and Mast Angle MAST 139 12000 User Manual 5 2 3 5 2 4 5 2 5 5 2 6 5 2 7 5 2 8 140 Trim Angle Sensor Provides display of Trim Angle and increases the accuracy of the following functions Apparent Wind Angle Apparent Wind Speed True Wind Angle True Wind Speed True Wind Direction Barometric Pressure Sensor Measures the atmospheric pressure allowing the Main Processor to record atmospheric pressure changes over varying periods of time Rudder Angle Sensor The addition of a Rudder Angle can be very useful indicating how the boat is balanced Sea Temperature Sensor Measures the seawater temperature Air Temperature Sensor Measur
38. port on the h2000 Main Processor is displayed on the system as Aft Depth A depth datum offset is available for the AFT DEPTH function The datum is entered under DEPTH AFT DPTH CALBRATE CAL VAL 1 Additionally it is possible to re name the function AFT DEPTH by selecting one of the pre defined function names This is done by entering the corresponding number under DEPTH AFT DPTH CALBRATE CAL VAL 2 HB 0845 06 113 12000 User Manual 3 9 CAL VAL 2 Function Text Shown Setting 0 AFT DPTH 1 FWD DPTH 2 MID DPTH 3 PORT DEP 4 STBD DEP 5 DEPTH 2 BATTERY VOLTS The h2000 monitors the yacht s battery supply and can be shown on any display giving a reading in volts This is calibrated by the manufacturer and should not require adjustment except in exceptional circumstances or after a system reset If it is necessary to calibrate this function a suitable voltmeter is required The calibration value is found in the menu under MOTOR gt VOLTS CALBRATE CAL VALI Using the independent voltmeter measure the battery supply at terminals 18 and 17 at the Computer Unit connection block Alter CAL VALI to match the value from the voltmeter 3 10 SEA TEMPERATURE 114 If a suitable temperature sensor is fitted the h2000 will monitor the current sea temperature The paddle wheel has a sensor incorporated within it in this case no further action is require
39. position fixer Units Knots Note 1 Requires interface to position fixing system This also comes direct from the position fixing system and is available provided it is sent as soon as the position fixer is connected Comparing the speed over the ground to the speed attained through the water is a key tactical tool particularly so in strong tidal waters and at night 2 9 41 Stored Log Menu heading LOG Function text STD LOG Update rate 1Hz Units Nautical miles The Stored Log runs continually and is always available as an accumulative total of the boat miles To expand the display the Enter Key should be pressed this will allow the log to display up to a maximum of 9999 nautical miles 2 9 42 Tacking Performance 68 Menu heading PERFORM Function text TACKING Update rate 1Hz Units PC Note 1 Requires Performance Processor HB 0845 06 The 62000 calculates the optimum VMG from the polar table for the wind speed and then compares this to the VMG actually being achieved displaying the result as the tacking performance percentage The same problems of time lag exist here as they do with this is discussed in the section on VMG True Wind Angle True Wind Angle Port Tack Starboard Tack p iti ENS Optimum True Wind Angle Upwind d E Target Boat 0 sl ES lt lt E 4 VMG g samd CNY u Target Boat 2 KS
40. principle of operating the h2000 will be made clear by the following examples of function and page selection damping and calibration adjustment 2 3 1 Function Selection 34 Our first example will be to select another function for one of the pages The new function is Stored Log and since we want to place this function in the bottom display we will be using the Scroll Down Key l Press the SPD DEP Key until the display is showing BOAT SPD in the upper display and DEPTH in the lower display Press Scroll Down the lower text now shows DEPTH flashing the upper display is not affected Press Scroll Down until the lower text shows LOG flashing the upper display is not affected Press Enter the lower text now shows STD LOG flashing the upper display not affected Press Enter again the lower display now shows required function the upper display is not affected HB 0845 06 We now able to view this function press the Page Key the configured pages will return and Stored Log will no longer be displayed If you wish to keep Stored Log on a page then you can configure the page 2 3 2 Display Configuration HB 0845 06 The Page Key allows the user to configure four pages per FFD depending on the required use at that position To store the setting in Paragraph 2 3 1 as a permanent new page proceed as follows 1 Press Scroll Up or Scroll Down and scroll text to CNFG DSP Note Scroll Up or Scrol
41. straight line Then repeat the tests when turning to port and starboard If better results can be obtained when turning it is possible that there is something in front of the transducer causing aeration This may be a hull fiting like a water outlet in which case the transducer or the hull fiting should be moved If there seems little difference whether turning or not the position of the transducer should be reviewed It may be coming out of the water at high speed or in rough water It is impossible to give specific instructions on where to re site the transducer as it is so dependent on the design of boat however generally better results will be obtained nearer the centre line of the boat If there is only a problem when heeled consider fitting two transducers with a changeover switch Consistently Shows Shallow Depth Symptom Display consistently shows a shallow depth between Om and about 1 5m Possible causes a Faulty transducer Transducer rings for too long after the transmit pulse is sent and the ringing is interpreted as a shallow return by the depth sounder On a deep keeled yacht it may be possible to overcome this problem by increasing the minimum depth to just less than the draft of the yacht The minimum depth is adjusted by changing CAL VALI on NOISE PARAMTR NOISE CALBRATE CAL VAL1 MIN DPTH M 214 The default setting for minimum depth is 0 7 metres HB 0845 06 Keel echoes If the transducer has been
42. the network data will be sent at up to four times a second This allows improved performance to be obtained from the h2000 autopilot if fitted 5 15 5232 INTERFACING 0845 06 The RS232C is an internationally used electrical standard for communications between computers of all different makes and sizes It is widely used in personal computers to allow the transfer of files and other information between PC s or from PC s to printers Using the RS232C interface on the h2000 allows you to send data to an on board PC running B amp G s Deckman Software This can be used for example to update your polar tables The RS232C differs from the NMEA standard in that it only provides the electrical specifications and not the data format standard Your external device will have to be programmed to send and receive the information according to the format of the B amp G data The remainder of this section is dedicated to the commands and data sentences understood by the h2000 with its RS232C port 169 12000 User Manual 5 15 1 RS232C Input and Output Configuration The Hercules Performance Unit has two serial input output channels one is used just for NMEA and the other can be configured for NMEA or RS232C 5 15 2 Changing NMEA RS232 Configuration Adjusting two calibration values CAL VALs the Cross Track Error function changes the 232 configuration The first of these determines if RS232C can be used and the
43. the button If the button is held down too long and the required function is missed press and hold down the button again The display will then cycle through the functions in reverse order When the required function is displayed release the button 5 6 4 Function Selection FFD HB 0845 06 An alternative to using a dedicated remote push button is to control the 40 40 using any one of the standard FFDs on the system Any 40 40 can be controlled from any FFD To change the function shown on a 40 40 using an FFD proceed as follows 1 At the FFD press and hold down the Page Key for at least 3 seconds The FFD display will change to show the function displayed on the 40 40 together with the display number The selected display will start to flash 2 Using the Scroll Down Key cycle through the 40 40 numbers and select the required display number 151 12000 User Manual 3 Using the Scroll Up Key cycle through the 14 pre set functions until the required function is displayed on the FFD Release the Scroll Up Key 4 If the function is missed press and hold down the Scroll Up Key and the functions will cycle through in reverse order Release the Scroll Up Key when the required function is displayed 5 Press the Page Key The FFD will now return to normal operation and the 40 40 will display the selected function 5 6 5 Re configuring the 40 40 Display 152 In addition to the 14 pre set functions any 40 40
44. the jumps you will see in the numbers but the response to any change will be faster 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 tacking data needs to be more real time With Dynamic Damping the damping value applied will reduce to almost zero during conditions when the data is changing rapidly The Damping value is set in seconds to a steady state value the Dynamic Damping 1 set to a value between 0 off and 10 maximum the higher the value the more sensitive the function 15 to rates of change and the faster the damping value is lowered This allows the effects of the change to be more readily seen on the instruments As the rate of change of the function reduces so the damping value is allowed to rise to the preset Damping Value to ensure signal noise 15 filtered out of the data 21 12000 User Manual 1 7 22 Damping should not be confused with the update rate which is the number of times per second that the function value is sent to the display The update rate is fixed for all the functions MENU STRUCTURE The central concept to the operation of the system is the menu structure of the functions and once this is grasped operation very quickly becomes familiar The idea of structured layers of menus is seen everywhere in modern
45. two tables that can be used to correct the measured apparent wind values which are to be used in further calculations These do not affect the values of apparent wind speed or apparent wind angle displayed Table 11 is an example of the apparent wind speed correction table and Table 12 is an example of the apparent wind angle table HB 0845 06 0845 06 5 s 1 to 6 row number for 5 10 15 20 25 and 30 knots Apparent Windspeed respectively nn 01 to 24 column number Columns 01 to 12 are for 20 25 30 35 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 and 180 degrees Apparent Wind Angle respectively and contain apparent wind speed correction values Columns 13 to 24 for 20 25 30 35 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 and 180 degrees Apparent Wind Angle respectively and contain apparent wind angle correction values The command stops all automatic output and returns U s nn y y CR if nn 01 to 12 or yy yy Windspeed correction value in knots if nn 13 to 24 yyy y or yyy y Wind Angle correction value in degrees The command may also be used to output a complete row or the entire wind correction table by omitting one or more parameters For example outputs the whole of row 3 in the format UR r cc ww ww CC XXX X CC VVV Y CC ZZ ZZ where r is the row number 1 6 cc is the column number 01 28 ww ww is the apparent wind speed correction isthe appa
46. very weak solution of household detergent If fouling is severe use a stiff brush or a putty knife Take care not to cause scratches on the transducer face Wet sanding using fine grade wet dry paper is permissible to remove stubborn deposits Surfaces exposed to salt water must be coated with antifouling paint Use only water based antifouling paint Solvent based paints must not be used Solvent based paints contain ketones which may attack the plastic surfaces and damage the sensor Re apply the antifouling paint every six months or at the start of each boating season 2 9 12000 User Manual 6 7 4 Desiccators 6 8 Should any display window show signs of moisture having penetrated the seals e g misting of the glass or condensation the instrument should be removed and returned to your national distributor for drying WINTER STORAGE LAYI NG UP 6 8 1 Masthead unit 220 Storage of the masthead unit when the yacht 1 laid up afloat will increase the life of the transmitters It should always be removed from masthead before the mast is unstepped It should be stored in its packing box with the vane and cups removed The exposed socket and connector threads at the top of the mast should be smeared with silicone grease such as MS4 Midland Silicones Ltd and then protected with the plastic cap supplied with it The contacts in the masthead unit connector should be inspected for cleanliness and sprayed with a water inh
47. 1Hz Units PC Note 1 Requires Performance Processor Reaching performance compares the actual boat speed with the value given in the polar table for the current true wind speed and true wind angle the Polar Speed and displays the result as a percentage this will keep helmsman and trimmers alert particularly at night Because it accounts for changes in windspeed it is better indication of performance gains and losses than just boat speed HB 0845 06 2 9 38 Rudder Angle Menu heading MISC Function text RUDDER Update rate 1Hz Units Degrees Notes 1 Requires rudder angle sensor 2 Offset calibration available 3 Analogue available Can be helpful for indicating how the boat is balanced 2 9 39 Sea Temperature Menu heading TEMP Function text SEA TEMP Update rate 1Hz Units C or F Notes 1 Requires temperature sensor 2 High low alarm available 3 Offset calibration available under Cal Val 2 This is most useful in races such as the Newport Bermuda where the ocean currents are critical to the tactics Changes in sea temperature are good indications of ocean current Sea temperature can be useful in other ways too water flowing out of rivers differs in temperature quite markedly to the sea and this can assist in choosing a favourable current HB 0845 06 67 12000 User Manual 2 9 40 Speed Over Ground Menu heading WAYPOINT Function text SPD O G Update rate Provided by the
48. 202 5 15 38 Output True Wind Correction Table 202 5 15 39 Input True Wind Correction Table 202 5 16 EXPANSION 55 203 5 16 1 The Expansion nion n eei eot dre Oa a ena eus 203 5 16 2 Linear Function Sets 204 5 16 3 Calibrating a Linear Channel entente 205 5 16 4 Expansion Processor Wiring eese 206 CHAPTER 6 DIAGNOSTIC 208 6 1 FFD DIAGNOSTIGS iesessusxsunnuXvax Rus 055555555 208 6 1 1 Diagnostic Function Selection i aei 208 6 1 2 RES SYS iini dee een ig 209 Versions Gon 210 6 2 12000 MAIN PROCESSOR 211 62 1 Mast Head Uniti requi 211 6 3 DEPTH SOUNDER wisest 211 6 31 Yacht Stationary ete te 212 6 3 2 esent esie dibus cuc dili ghe 213 6 3 3 Consistently Shows Shallow 2 4 6 34 R rndon Deep 215 6 4 PERFORMANCE 216 6 5 ERROR 55 5
49. 3Q Nas HLd30 4 950 01 62 HOLVNIIAS3L 9 100 00 88 S 110 00 068 19239 950 00 07 15 970 00 05 LIND cc0 1H SL C paads 6LO TH SLZ paads SZ0 1H SLZ Z9 9 0 1 4 2 SYOLVOIGNI 500 00 08 LINN 305539034 NIV EOS LINN 929 sas1nd AVNIVS 9 133HS 594543554 NOILVTTV LSNI d NI H3MOd AHALIVS 0543 2 511529 MSZE 12 1 1 2885 05 9 LL NOISNVdX3 MYOMLAN Se G2 Sq 0002 119 HB 0845 06 12000 User Manual ALARM UNIT NETWORK AND POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION SHEET NOTE TERMINATORS MUST BE FITTED ACROSS THE GREEN AND WHITE WIRES AT EACH END OF THE NETWORK ONLY TWO REQUIRED PER SYSTEM MAIN PROCESSOR TERMINALS ALARM TERMINALS INTERNALLY CONNECTED TO NORMALLY OPEN 0 5A RELAY CONTACT Alarm Unit 130 00 045 rear view 1A FUSE BATTERY SUPPLY 12V DC NETWORK TERM
50. 45 06 2 The initial four pages can reconfigured using the remaining keys and the menu system as described in Paragraph 2 3 2 3 Successive presses of the Page Key displays each page in rotation 4 Holding down the Page Key for 2 seconds initiates control of 20 20 Displays refer to Chapter 5 Options 2 2 4 Scroll Keys Two scroll keys are provided Scroll Up and Scroll Down The scroll keys have two functions To scroll through the menu choices To increase or decrease numerical values such as calibration values When the Scroll Up Key is first pressed the large digits in the upper display are no longer displayed and the name of the current menu flashes in the upper text If the key is held down then the upper text will scroll through some of the menu choices If when you are scrolling up the required menu choice is passed then the Scroll Down Key will allow you to reverse back to the required choice When the required menu choice is found the text will flash until selected by pressing the Enter Key 2 2 5 Enter Key HB 0845 06 The principle use of the Enter Key is to invoke selections chosen from the menu by the scroll keys As a general rule when any menu choice is flashing pressing the Enter Key will select that choice 3l 12000 User Manual 32 The Enter Key is also used to enter data When the value that needs changing is displayed on the screen it is altered by pressing the Enter Ke
51. ATE Function text HEADING Update rate 2Hz Units M or T Notes 1 Adjustable damping 0 99 seconds 2 Dynamic Damping available 3 Audible sector alarm available 57 12000 User Manual 4 Sensor alignment calibration 5 Moving card analogue meter available This is your compass heading derived directly from the Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass Halcyon 2000 Compass or valid NMEA heading input which allows calculation of true wind direction dead reckoning and other course related navigation functions Heading fulfils a very important tactical role and it does this best when connected to the Halcyon Display This permanently shows heading in a digital form and has a segmented bar graph display to show off course 2 9 21 Heading on Opposite Tack Menu heading PERFORM Function text OPP TACK Update rate 1Hz Units M or T This informs you of the heading you would be sailing on the opposite tack and can therefore be used in conjunction with a hand bearing compass to confirm that you are on the layline This is calculated from the true wind angle and compass heading 2 9 22 Head Lift Trend Menu heading WIND Function text LIFT HDR Update rate 1Hz Units Degrees Notes 1 Requires Halcyon Display 2 Analogue indicator available 3 Can be reset on any FFD via the following WIND gt LIFT HDR CONTROL RESET 58 HB 0845 06 This function can also be displayed an FFD 20 20 or
52. B amp G RACING PERFOAMANCE h2000 User Manual HB 0845 06 52000 User Manual The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice B amp G Ltd shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this document 2005 B amp G Ltd rights reserved No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or otherwise copied without prior permission from B amp G Ltd B amp G Ltd Premier Way Abbey Park Tel 44 1590 689699 Romsey Fax 44 1590 610072 B amp G SO51 9DH www bandgservice co uk RACING England PERFORMANCE 2 HB 0845 06 LIABILITY AND SAFETY WARNINGS Brookes and Gatehouse Limited accept no responsibility for the use and or operation of this equipment It is the user s 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 yacht into danger Warning Navigation Hazard The h2000 system is an Electronic Navigati
53. CAL VALI Bearing to Waypoint Menu heading WAYPOINT Function text BTW RMB or BTW GC Update rate Provided by the position fixer Units M or T Notes 1 Requires interfaced position fixing system 2 Rhumb Line or Great Circle Once the position fixer is connected and sending information the information gathered automatically appears in the menu and becomes available for display 2 9 10 Bearing Waypoint to Waypoint Menu heading WAYPOINT Function text BRG W W Update rate Provided by the position fixer Units M or T Note Requires interfaced position fixing system This is the bearing from the active waypoint to the next waypoint on the active route 2 9 11 Boat Speed HB 0845 06 Menu heading SPEED Function text BOAT SPD Update rate 4Hz Units Knots MPH or KPH Notes 1 Automatic calibration facilities 51 52000 User Manual c D 2 Boat speed offset correction to minimise tack to tack errors Variable damping 0 99 seconds Dynamic damping available Acceleration deceleration indicator Analogue indicators available Programmable meter scaling High low alarm available Boat Sp ed is probably the most fundamental piece of information on the h2000 and is used in many of the calculations of higher functions true wind angle speed direction the log and trip functions Boat Speed is also the primary performance measure that the boat is sail
54. D TRUE DIR CALBRATE CAL VAL Description Setting Tack source uses heel as 0 preference upwind and Measured Wind Angle as preferred source downwind 1 Heel is always the preferred source Measured Wind Angle is 2 always the preferred source Default setting 3 Force tack to starboard uses port sensor input Force tack to port 4 uses starboard sensor input HB 0845 06 3 2 10 Boat Speed Offset Calibration gt If a difference in boat speed is indicated from tack to tack it is possible to calibrate out the error using an offset table It is necessary to first calibrate the boat speed using one of the methods described previously it is then important to establish which tack is providing the correct boat speed set the other tack to be the correction tack under TACK OFF Select BOAT SPD on an FFD Press Enter then scroll to select CALIBRATE Scroll to CORRECTN press Enter Select TACK OFF press Enter Set to PORT or STBD Press Enter to confirm then scroll up to HEEL Set the current value for the heel angle Scroll up to OFFSET PC and enter the percentage error on this inaccurate tack PS cer op Jd m The entered percentage offset is applied for angles greater than and equal to the entered heel angle and is interpolated to 0 at 0 degrees of heel 3 2 11 Speed Linearity Correction D HB 0845 06 After the Tack correction is applied
55. E W S TRUE DIR SINGLE PORT CAL STBD CAL CAL DIST STRT RUN STOP RUN END CAL Calibrate Log BOAT SPD 1 AL MANL CAL STDLOG STBD CAL Calibrate Log REF CAL BOAT SPD Reference CAL Calibrate Temp SEA TEMP F OFFSET C Calibrate Datum DEPTH DATUM Calibrate Measured W A MEAS W A MHU ANGL Calibrate MHU CAL Measured W S MEAS W3 MHU OFFS TRUE W A Calibrate Wind TRUE W S CORRECTN All Other A CAL VAL 2 Calibrate Selected Function CAL VAL 3 Functions CAL VAL 4 Calibrate BOAT SPD AUTO CAL STDLOG HB 0845 06 27 12000 User Manual 28 HB 0845 06 CHAPTER 2 OPERATI INFORMATI ON 2 1 I NTRODUCTI ON The h2000 System is operated by using the keys on the Full Function Display FFD Hercules Z000 Figure 1 Full Function Display 2 2 THE KEYS 2 2 1 Keylock To prevent accidental changing of the data displayed or to any critical calibration values two keylock features are available on the FFDs 1 Press the Enter and Lights keys simultaneously once All keys except the Page key are locked 2 Press the Enter and Lights keys simultaneously once more keys are locked 3 Press the Enter and Lights keys simultaneously a third time keys are unlocked HB 0845 06 29 12000 User Manual 2 2 2 Power Light Key This key controls the application of power to the system and the level of illumination at all displays
56. Enter the lower text shows SPD KTS When CAL VAL 2 is displayed 9 Press Enter lower text shows SPD MPH When CAL VAL 3 is displayed 10 Press Enter the lower text shows SPD KPH For whichever selection is made 11 12 13 Press Enter lower text now shows SPD KTS SPD MPH or SPD KPH with the current boat speed value in its original units Press Enter the current boat speed value in its original units will flash Press Enter the current boat speed will be converted to and displayed in the newly selected units 89 12000 User Manual 3 2 9 Tack Source Speed Calibration Setting 90 c The Tack Source setting allows you to define how the h2000 determines which tack it is presently sailing on and therefore decide which is the most appropriate boat speed sensor and calibration value port or starboard to use The port and starboard boat speed calibration values can be automatically switched from either the apparent wind angle or heel angle if a suitably installed sensor is connected to the system The tack source function can also be used to force the system to select either Port Tack or Starboard Tack when calibrating boat speed and thus help you to eliminate tack to tack boat speed differences The Force Tack options are used to ensure that only one sensor input is measured during calibration Tack Source calibration is done by entering the corresponding number under WIN
57. INATOR SATNAV LOG PULSES 200 PER NAUTICAL MILE OPEN COLLECTOR ACTIVE LOW FITTED WITHIN NETWORK TERMINATOR FITTED WITHIN B amp G Halcyon B amp G Hercules 2000 2020 O oe HALCYON DISPLAY eo e FULL FUNCTION DISPLAY 20 20 DISPLAY 2 135 0 096 SYSTEM NETWORK BLUE BROWN 10m CABLE 135 0A 130 NETWORK DATA NETWORK DATA SUPPLY GROUND 12V DC SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY GREEN WHITE BLACK RED 3m CABLE 135 0A 096 GROUND 12V DC SUPPLY BATTERY SENSE BLUE BROWN LINK SATNAV PULSES 3m CABLE 135 0A 096 SATNAV PULSE OUTPUT GROUND 120 BROWN BLUE HB 0845 06 NETWORK TERMINATOR INSTALLATION THE NETWORK TERMINATOR 239 10 056 IS A BLACK TWO WIRED COMPONENT WITH A RESISTANCE OF 100 OHMS TWO ARE SUPPLIED WITH INSULATING SLEEVING TO PREVENT SHORTING OF THE WIRES IMPORTANT NOTE A NETWORK TERMINATOR MUST BE FITTED ACROSS THE GREEN AND WHITE NETWORK DATA WIRES OF THE LAST UNIT OR JUNCTION BOX AT EACH END OF THE NETWORK CABLE SEE EXAMPLES BELOW WHEN ADDING MORE DISPLAYS OR UNITS TO THE NETWORK ENSURE THAT THE TERMINATOR IS MOVED TO THE ENDS OF THE NETWORK CABLE NEVER FIT MORE THAN TWO TERMINATORS ON THE NETWORK PROCESSOR UNIT EXAMPLE 1 SINGLE NETWORK CABLE TERMINATED AT PROCESSOR UNIT AND LAST JUNCTION BOX
58. OCESSOR INSTALLATION SHEET HERCULES 2000 PERFORMANCE UNIT E eje 10 11 21819 RI LR 50 58 821 N 121825 25 5 283 Network Terminator 135 0A 160 Position fixer using NMEA 0183 interface Network Continuation NOTES 1 A Network Terminator 239 10 056 must be installed across the Green and White wires of the last Unit or Network junction box 2 Any compatible NMEA Position Fixer may be connected Terminal Function RS232 CTS RS232 RTS RS232 Rx RS232 Tx RS232 Ground Wire Colour Green Violet Red Blue Black External lighting control To Processor Unit 135 0A 133 25 way D Type Socket Fitted or 135 0A 160 9 way D Type Network data Network data No Connection Supply ground Supply ve 12V nom Green White No Connection Black Red 135 0A 130 4 cores screen NMEA 1 NMEA ground NMEA output 1 NMEA output 2 NMEA input 2 return NMEA input 2 signal NMEA input 1 return NMEA input 1 signal Blue Red Use 135 0B 098 2 cores screen for each pair of NMEA signals 4 cables total HB 0845 06 Lighting control input 135 12000 User Manual Halcyon Gyro Processor With Halcyon Gyro Stabili
59. RSE O G M Course Over Ground True CRSE O G T Speed Over Ground SPD O G VMG to Waypoint VMG WPT Estimated Time of Arr to WPT ETA WPT Cross Track Error CROSS TR Battery Voltage Sea Temperature Degrees C SEA TEMP Sea Temperature Degrees SEA TEMP F Air Temperature Degrees C AIR TEMP C Air Temperature Degrees F AIR TEMP F Rolling 5 Timer ROLLING 5 MS Linear 1 LINEAR 1 Linear 2 LINEAR 2 Linear 3 LINEAR 3 Linear 4 LINEAR 4 Miscellaneous Barometric Pressure BAROMETR Barometric Pressure Trend PR TREND Rudder Angle RUDDER Halcyon HALCYON Base Station BASE STN Loadcell Loadcells User defined REMOTE 0 TO 9 Temperature HB 0845 06 25 12000 User Manual Table 2 Operational Menu Choices SELECTED OPERATION FUNCTION S OPERATIONAL CHOICE Log Control Trip Log D R Course D R Distance CE Barometric Pressure Trend Control PR Trend RESET RUN FREEZE PERIOD RESET Next Leg Control Alarm Control Sector Alarm Control Damping Control 26 N L AWA N L AWS BOAT SPD APP W S DEPTH VOLTS SEA TEMP AIR TEMP TRUE W S HEADING APP W A TRUE W A BOAT SPD APP W A APP W S HEADING TRUE W A TRUE W S TRUE DIR HEEL TRIM TIDE LEG BEAR TIDE ON ALL OFF HI ALARM HI ON HI OFF LO ALARM LO ON LO OFF ALL OFF SECTOR SECT ON SECT OFF Damping Value HB 0845 06 BOAT SPD APP W A lt ApPW S Dynamic HEADING Damping Value Damping TRUE W A TRU
60. T DPTH FT Aft Depth Fathoms AFT DPTH FM Heading HEADING Off Course OFF CRSE Dead Reckoning Course D R CRSE Dead Reckoning Distance D R DIST Navigate Course COURSE Leeway LEEWAY Tidal Set TIDE SET Tidal Drift TIDE RTE Compass Calibration Halcyon 2000 COMP CAL Apparent Wind Speed Kt APP W S True Wind Speed Kt TRUE W S Wind Apparent Wind Angle APP W A True Wind Angle TRUE W A True Direction TRUE DIR HB 0845 06 23 12000 User Manual 24 Perform Waypoint Head Lift Trend Next Leg Apparent Wind Angle Next Leg Apparent Wind Speed Apparent Wind Speed m s True Wind Speed m s Measured Wind Angle Measured Wind Speed Kt Tacking Performance Reaching Performance Optimum Wind Angle Polar Speed Layline Distance Heel Angle Next Leg Speed Target Boat Speed Opposite Tack Fore Aft Trim Mast Angle Wind Angle to the Mast Target True Wind Angle Trim Heel Brg W point to W point Mag Brg W point to W point True Brg to W point Rhumb Mag Brg to W point Rhumb True Brg to W point Great Circle M Brg to W point Great Circ True Distance to Waypoint Rhumb LIFT HDR N L AWA N L AWS APP W S MS TRUE W S MS MEAS W A MEAS W S TACKING REACHING OPT W A POL SPD LAYLINE HEEL N L SPD TARG SPEED OPP TACK TRIM MAST ANG W A MAST TARG TWA TRIM HEEL BRG W WM BRG W W T BTW RMB M BTW RMB T BTW GCM BTW GCT DTW RMB HB 0845 06 Distance to W point Great Circ DTW GC Course Over Ground Mag C
61. Use the Scroll Up and Scroll Down keys to change the value to the required setting h Press Enter Switch the system off and then back on again to complete the calibration process HB 0845 06 Notes Hydra Pilots Hercules Pilots HS Pilots and Halcyon FFDs will also require the Heading Node to be set to your desired choice Refer to the relevant user manual for further information e 20 20 displays will require Heading to be re selected following Heading node selection Simply re select this function Refer to Para 5 4 5 for more information 3 5 3 Halcyon 2000 Compass Calibration Procedure HB 0845 06 l 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 which would affect the calibration The flatter the water and the less the wind the easier it will be to meet the conditions for calibration Check for and avoid sailing close to any large steel structures nearby that may cause additional erratic deviations Scroll to the NAVIGATE menu and select COMP CAL on the top half of the display The display shows OFF Press Scroll Down until the lower text shows CALBRATE flashing Press the Enter key twice to display START and a default setting of 0 Press the Enter key once and the 0 starts to flash Use the Scroll Up key to chan
62. YLINE Update rate Provided by position fixer Units Nautical miles Note Requires NMEA 0183 interfaced position fixing system transmitting the ZDL sentence If tacking upwind or downwind to a waypoint some position fixing systems will provide layline information based on a pre defined tacking angle usually adjustable This function displays the distance off both left and right hand laylines by alternating the display between the two An L or R is shown in the right hand digits to signify Left or Right laylines respectively This function can be particularly useful when nearing a waypoint When the value reaches Zero it is time to tack or gybe for the mark The calculation should be corrected for any tidal offset 2 9 26 Local Time of Day 60 Menu heading TIME Function text LOC TIME HR Update rate Provided by the position fixer Units Hours minutes seconds Notes 1 Requires NMEA 0183 interfaced position fixing system transmitting the ZLZ sentence HB 0845 06 2 Check that Local Time Offset is entered on the position fixer correctly The function normally shows the Local Time of Day in hours and minutes as given by the position fixer To reveal minutes and seconds press the Enter Key once A further press of the Enter Key returns the display to hours and minutes 2 9 27 Loadcell Menu heading LOADCELL Function text User selected hardware Update rate 1Hz Units Tonnes Notes 1 Req
63. additional corrections are applied to the data 62 HB 0845 06 2 9 31 Next Leg Wind I nformation HB 0845 06 Menu heading WIND Function text N L AWA or N L AWS Update rate 1Hz Units Knots and degrees Notes 1 Apparent wind speed and angle 2 Corrected for tide if required 3 Requires a Performance Processor Next Leg information is a prediction of the conditions of apparent wind speed and angle that you will meet on the next leg and is calculated from the current true wind speed and direction and a bearing that you enter for the next leg course From this the true wind angle on the next leg is calculated and using the polar tables the corresponding boat speed is given and hence the apparent wind speed and angle Should the leg be upwind or downwind rather than free the h2000 calculates on the basis of the true wind angle for the optimum VMG on the advantaged tack this is indicated by the position of the small bar at the top or bottom of the digits The tide calculated by the h2000 can be applied to the calculation if required The Next Leg Bearing is entered as a CONTROL option under N L AWA found by WIND AWA CONTROL LEG BEAR At the same menu level is the tidal option where entering a 1 applies tide to the calculation and entering a zero removes tide from the calculation found by WIND N L CONTROL TIDE ON The tide is calculated by the Performance Processor when a position fix
64. aintenance The transducer can be fitted flush with the hull creating zero drag and can be painted or anti fouled over The Ultrasonic Speed Sensor processes the sensor signals for use by the h2000 Main Processor which then generates the boat speed and log functions 1 3 3 Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor The Paddle Wheel Speed Sensor is designed primarily for cruising yachts and consists of a paddle wheel which protrudes through the hull via a housing To enable regular cleaning of the paddle wheel the housing is provided with a flap valve which closes automatically when the unit is pulled back into the yacht 1 3 4 Halcyon 2000 Compass HB 0845 06 The Halcyon 2000 Compass is a high performance electronic fluxgate compass for use on both sailing and power craft It is designed to connect to h2000 systems through the B amp G Fastnet Network 17 12000 User Manual The Halcyon 2000 Compass has the ability to learn the magnetic effect of the vessel on the compass and automatically apply deviation correction 1 3 5 Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass The Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass HGSC is a high performance solid state compass that provides the best available heading information through the use of rate gyros to correct for the motion of your yacht It also provides high accuracy Heel and Trim data It interfaces to h2000 systems via the Halcyon Gyro Processor that transmits this information to the B amp G Fastnet Network
65. all the way down to the water There are other signs that can help get a feel for the pressure on the rig One of the most important of these is the heel angle it is no bad thing to have an idea of how much heel you normally have in any given windspeed Target boat speeds can also provide valuable information as to the wind gradient The target is read from a polar table which only knows about one average wind condition it does not know if the wind has a strong gradient or none at all So next time you are having trouble reaching the target speeds think about the wind gradient and whether or not it is a soft or heavy breeze and use the input to help sail the boat The information from the instruments is generally useful it just needs rather more interpreting than it sometimes gets 95 12000 User Manual This is why we recommend that the last thing you touch is the Measured Wind Speed It is calibrated in the factory where wind tunnel calibrated units are available and apparent inaccuracies are 99 attributable to effects such as wind gradient rather than to a basic calibration problem 3 3 2 Measured Wind Angle MWA Calibration To discover the MWA alignment error we can employ one of two techniques The first is simply to go head to wind and read the value of the Measured Wind Angle If it reads anything other than 0 you have an error If the error is greater than 0 up to 180 degrees you should subtract the error from 0 an
66. all with full control of the h2000 Chapter 2 Operating Information describes operation of the FFD to control the system 1 4 2 RemoteVision HB 0845 06 The RemoteVision is a wireless link to your h2000 system as well as a pilot controller all in the palm of your hand The lightweight palm sized unit is linked to the h2000 and pilot control through a small wireless port and secure wireless connection which is suitable for use on both small and large vessels RemoteVision offers you full wireless access to the h2000 instrument system as well as the h2000 pilot systems and enables you to do everything you can with the regular Full Function Display and Pilot displays Chapter 5 Options describes more information concerning the RemoteVision Complete operating details can be found in the RemoteVision user manual 19 12000 User Manual 1 4 3 20 20 Display The 20 20 display is a lightweight large digit liquid crystal display that can be configured from any FFD or RemoteVision to display any system function A Remote Button is also available for scrolling through pre configured functions quickly The 20 20 s operation is described in Chapter 5 Options 1 4 4 40 40 Display The 40 40 display is a lightweight extra large digit liquid crystal display that can be configured from any FFD or RemoteVision to display any system function A Remote Button is also available for scrolling through pre configured functions
67. alue 1 212 Calibration Value 2 213 Calibration Value 3 214 Calibration Value 4 206 Damping Value 34 High Alarm Value 33 Low Alarm Value 32 Sector Alarm Value 1 Data Value fff function number of value to be sent This is a general purpose command for getting values from any node including the Performance Unit itself and replies with the value as follows Vnnn mmm fff xx xx CR value 5 15 33 NMEA Sentence Output Rate Selection NS p fff r CR can be used to set the output rate of a specified NMEA sentence where 15 NMEA port number 1 or 2 fff is the three character NMEA sentence formatter isthe desired output rate in Hz Example HB 0845 06 195 12000 User Manual NS 1 HDM 10 CR sets the output rate of on port 1 to ten times a second At present the only sentence formatter that is recognised is HDM and the output rates can only be 0 1 or 10 An output rate of 0 turns off 5 15 34 Displaying the Software Version Number RV nn CR causes the software version number of node nn to be output in the format RV nn vv CR where nn is the node number is the version number in hexadecimal Example RV 9 CR gives RV 9 75 CR if version 7 5 software is fitted to the Performance Unit Not all Hercules units respond to version number requests so some nodes will return version 00 5 15 35 RS232 Error Messages If a command is inco
68. as shown in Fig 2 Sector Alarm Example Heading Safe Sector Figure 2 Sector Alarm For example when the SECTOR alarm is turned on the alarm reference heading is the current compass heading If the SECTOR alarm is set at 40 degrees the sector value is the compass heading 20 degrees It is therefore important to switch the SECTOR alarm OFF before carrying out a course alteration switch the alarm ON again when settled on the new course heading Any alarm can be switched ON and OFF individually or all alarms can be turned OFF collectively 2 5 3 Set Lo Alarm Depth 1 Select DEPTH on the display 2 Press Scroll Up or Scroll Down to scroll text until ALARMS appears flashing 3 Press Enter text shows ALL OFF flashing 40 HB 0845 06 8 Press Scroll Up until upper text shows LO ALARM flashing Press Enter the display shows current LO ALARM value To change the LO value press Enter the value flashes Press Scroll Up or Scroll Down to increase or decrease the value as required Press Enter to accept the new value and switch the alarm ON Press Page to return to full display To access the HI ALARM press Scroll Up until HI ALARM appears and press Enter to reveal current HI ALARM value To change the value use the same procedure as used to change the LO ALARM value 2 5 4 Switch Alarms On Off To switch an alarm OFF HI LO or SECTOR press Scroll Up until the required item e g HI OFF
69. at Speed ee eni 51 2 9 12 COUTSE aed es Ee IN EDR 52 2 9 13 Course Over Ground et acid 53 2 9 14 Cross Track 53 2 9 15 Course to SLOT aan Rei iene 54 2 9 16 Dead Regkorntig ea 54 2 9 17 iss P 56 2 9 18 Distance to RESI 57 2 9 19 bore AT tee aN 57 6 0845 06 2 9 20 PAC AGING fr cons pecia 57 2 9 21 Heading on Opposite Tack 58 2 9 22 Head Lift Trend aene eri Dd Ee 58 2 0 23 Heel nolente aud 39 2 9 24 Keeway rrena a E 59 2 9 25 Laylme Distance oe eniinn a i ia 60 2 9 26 Local Tune of Dayenn bt uh ati ti dou deeds 60 2 9 27 ruled 61 2 9 28 Mast Angles 1 co e 61 2 9 29 Measured Wind Ama 62 2 9 30 Measured Wind teste e Eee 62 2 9 31 Next Leg Wind Information 63 2 9 32 Next Leg Polar Boat Speedi 64 2 9 33 eC 64 2 9 34 Optimum Wind Angle 65 2 9 35 do Ra eee E Eis 65 2 9 36 toan Si 66 2 9 37 Reaching Per
70. avigation lights The compass is installed in a location as close to the centreline of the boat as possible Avoid areas such as the fore peak and the sides of the hull where the effects of pitch and roll are at their greatest On steel hulled vessels the compass will need to be installed above decks away from the effects of the hull 103 12000 User Manual 3 5 2 Heading Source Selection 104 The h2000 System can accept heading data from a variety of different sources These different sources are known as Nodes and allow the system to identify which heading devices are connected to the system The list below shows the various sources of heading available with its respective address node Device Node Main Processor NMEA input 5 Performance Processor NMEA input 9 Halcyon Processor Halcyon Gyro input 15 Halcyon Processor NMEA input 15 Halcyon 2000 Compass 16 PLC Pilot internal compass 17 ACP Pilot direct Halcyon Gyro input 18 NMEA Input to NMEA FFD 96 97 Enter the required heading node by following the procedure below a Press the Scroll Up key until NAVIGATE is shown in the text flashing b Press Enter c Press the Scroll Up key again until the display shows COURSE flashing d Press Enter COURSE will now stop flashing e Press Scroll Down until the display shows CALBRATE f Press Enter 3 times The display now shows HDG NODE and will display a value which flashes g
71. ay If a page has not already been set up to display cross track error then it can be found by cycling through the options in the WAYPOINT Menu 2 Using the Scroll Up and Scroll Down Keys scroll to CALBRATE on the other half of the display Press Enter twice to show the current configuration number NMEA MDE Press Enter the configuration number flashes 4 Use the Scroll Up and Scroll Down Keys to change the number as follows Input1 Output1 Input 2 Output 2 RS232 RS232 1 18 18 18 _ dE pnus ee The default setting is 0 for RS232 capability 166 HB 0845 06 5 Press Enter to accept the new configuration 5 14 2 Fast HDM Output Option The two NMEA ports may be configured independently to output HDM sentences ten times a second for the benefit of other NMEA instruments that may require a rapid heading update To set this up proceed as follows l 5 Select the MISC Menu and cycle through the options to find NMEAPORT 1 or NMEAPORT 2 as appropriate Using the Scroll Up and Scroll Down keys scroll to CALBRATE on the other half of the display Press Enter twice to show the current HDM output rate RATE HZ Press Enter the output rate flashes Use the Scroll Up and Scroll Down keys to adjust the output rate the only rates that are valid are 1 for output once a second and 10 for output ten times a second Press Enter to accept the new output rate When fast HDM output
72. be able to make individual changes because the other corrections will be accurate enough to avoid any strange step changes as the true wind speed varies For this reason it is very important to enter all these corrections into a Calibration Chart see Appendix 1 This way you will notice any big gaps in the correction table where you have entered no values at all Initially you may require to do some sailing trials and it is advisable to get into a pre start routine of carrying out each of the tacking manoeuvres before the start of a race correcting any problems as they arise 101 12000 User Manual Finally the most important thing is to record all these entries in the Calibration Charts provided in Appendix 1 3 4 2 True Wind Speed The True Wind Speed suffers from another mainly aerodynamic problem where it tends to downwind because of acceleration of the airflow over the top of the mast It is possible to correct for this by applying a downwind correction to the true wind speed This correction is applied at 165 degrees in a Hydra system or at lt the user set angle in Hercules system and linearly interpolated to zero correction at 90 degrees true wind angle The routine here is to bear away quickly from close hauled to your usual downwind True Wind Angle and watch the increase in true wind speed Then the difference is entered as the negative correction The table will look similar to the one s
73. both tacks To correct the true wind angle so that the true wind direction reads 205 on both tacks we need to add 5 degrees to the true wind angle So for a general rule we can say If you are lifted from Tack to Tack subtract half the difference 100 HB 0845 06 0845 06 And the converse will apply If headed from Tack to Tack add half the difference we need to do now 15 tell the 12000 the correction value at each of the points in the table The true wind correction facility is found in the menu under WIND TRUE W A CALBRATE CORRECTION This then allows you to scroll through all the correction values in the table using Scroll Up or Scroll Down until you find the one where you wish to enter a correction in our example above we would be looking for upwind 10 knots Once you have scrolled through to this a press of the Enter Key will allow you to enter the required number of degrees correction i e 5 using the Scroll Up and Scroll Down Keys to increase decrease the value accordingly A final press of the Enter Key stores this to the h2000 In the early stages of calibration when the table is nearly empty it is important to enter the same value of correction to the windspeeds either side of the one you are using This is to avoid the true wind direction jumping in value when the wind speed drops or increases outside the range you are correcting As your table gets closer to being finished you will
74. bration Referenced to a Known Value To calibrate the Boat Speed by reference to a known value e g another boat with an accurately calibrated log proceed as follows 1 Select BOAT SPD KT on upper half of FFD display 2 Press Scroll Down until the lower text shows CALBRATE flashing 3 Press Enter the lower text now shows AUTO CAL flashing 4 Press Scroll Down until the lower text shows REF CAL flashing 5 Press Enter the lower text now shows REF CAL along with the current value of Boat Speed 6 Press Enter the lower text now shows the REF CAL value flashing and by use of the Scroll Up Down the reference speed may be adjusted to the new value 7 Press Enter the new speed value is accepted and the upper display will show the re calibrated Boat Speed 3 2 8 Boat Speed Units Knots MPH KPH To configure the required boat speed units proceed as follows 1 Press Scroll Up until the upper text shows LOG flashing 88 HB 0845 06 0845 06 Press Enter the upper text now shows STD LOG flashing Press Scroll Up until the upper text shows TRIP LOG flashing Press Enter the upper text shows TRIP LOG and the current value Press Scroll Down until the lower text shows CALBRATE flashing Press Enter the lower text now shows CAL VAL flashing Press Scroll Down repeatedly and the lower text will cycle through CALI VAL 1 CAL VAL 2 and CAL VAL 3 When CAL VAL 1 is displayed 8 Press
75. ch the h2000 lighting ON and OFF The lighting brightness is still controlled by successive short presses of the lower right hand key on an FFD in the normal way Displays which have their lighting control set to LOCAL will not be affected by the lighting control input 45 12000 User Manual 2 8 2 9 OPERATI ON DESCRI PTI ON The rest of this Manual contains some detailed examples To describe further operations we will use the following shorthand Each successive selected menu choice will be in capitals separated by a symbol For instance the example given in Paragraph 2 4 1 to manually calibrate the log would look like this SPEED BOAT SPD CALBRATE CAL gt SINGLE Menu choices in PLAIN capitals are the selection of the required Function Menu choices in BOLD are the selection of the relevant Operation and are completed by using the other half of the display OPERATI NG FUNCTI ONS We have seen how the h2000 System is built up and how the key and menu system operates Here we will describe each of the functions in greater detail to see not only the information they provide but also some of the ways they can be employed on the boat 2 9 1 Aft Depth 46 Menu heading DEPTH Function text AFT DEPTH Update rate 1Hz Units Metres feet and fathoms Notes 1 Aft Depth available when valid NMEA depth information received on Main Processor NMEA input 2 Depth offset calibration a
76. cked for damage The resistance between the BLUE and BLACK cores should be in the region of 0 5 to 5 Ohms and resistance between the screen and the cores should be infinity CAUTION Resistance measurements should only be made with the transducer disconnected from the Processor Unit g The gain of the receiver has been set too low It is possible to adjust the maximum gain via CAL VALI on gain This is normally set to 30 and should not be adjusted Yacht Moving Symptom Display shows pattern below when yacht is moving This is most often an indication of difficult sounding conditions but can also indicate a poorly located transducer Possible causes a Difficult sounding conditions and or depth sounder unable to track rapidly changing bottom If coming into shallow water yacht should slow down and proceed with caution b Aeration in the water most often caused by the wake of another vessel This can persist in the water for a long period after the passing of the vessel In some instances the depth sounder will indicate the depth of the aeration layer caused by a large vessel 213 12000 User Manual 6 3 3 c Poorly located transducer Determine what conditions cause the problem by doing some manoeuvring trials in an area which has a relatively uniform depth a solid bottom and is clear of the wake from other boats First determine the maximum speed at which reliable soundings can be made when travelling in a
77. ct PORT CAL or STBD CAL as required 5 Press Enter to reveal the current calibration value in Hertz knot To adjust the calibration value press Enter and the value flashes Use Scroll Up or Scroll Down to change the calibration value as required to the new calibration value 37 12000 User Manual 8 9 Press Enter to store the new value into the system Press Page to return to full display 2 4 2 Calibration Adjustment Depth l 2 Note Select DEPTH When DEPTH is shown in the upper display press and hold the Scroll Down Key to select CALBRATE from the menu Scroll Down is used because we are using an Operation Menu Choice relating to the function on the upper display If DEPTH is in the lower display then Scroll Up must be used Note Select Enter and the display shows DATUM which flashes Press Enter again DATUM stops flashing and the current datum value is displayed Press Enter and the DATUM value flashes Use Scroll Up or Scroll Down to select the new DATUM value If DATUM 1 referenced to the water line the value 15 positive If DATUM is referenced to the keel the value is negative and this is indicated by a minus sign 7 8 Press Enter to store the new DATUM value into the system Press Page to return to full display 2 4 3 Calibration Adjustment Wind Angle 38 l Select MEAS W A HB 0845 06 2 5 2 If MEAS W A is shown on the lower
78. d If the sensor is a totally independent fitting B amp G part no 224 00 065 then it is necessary to change the sensor selection value This value is found in HB 0845 06 TEMP SEA TEMP CALBRATE CAL VALI SENSORS The default selection value is 1 for the independent sensor we need to change to 2 3 10 1 Sea Temperature Offset Calibration 3 11 TIMER The Timer uses a stable quartz crystal to provide an accurate time base when calibrated The calibration is set when the unit is manufactured and should not normally require further adjustment If adjustment is necessary the calibration can be found as follows HB 0845 06 To calibrate SEA TEMP proceed as follows Select SEA TEMP on upper half on FFD display Press Scroll Down until the lower text shows CALBRATE flashing Press Enter the lower text now shows CAL VAL 1 flashing Press Scroll Down the lower text now shows CAL VAL 2 flashing Press Enter the lower text now shows OFFSET Press Enter the lower text now shows OFFSET flashing and by use of Scroll Up Down the reference temperature may be entered Press Enter the offset value is accepted and the upper display will show the adjusted measured temperature This calibration can be carried out on either SEA TEMP C or SEA TEMP F The offset value is automatically converted so that both degrees C and F are adjusted correctly 115 12000 User Manual 116 TIME TIMER CALBRATE CAL
79. d enter this as the calibration value So if when you go head to wind the measured wind angle reads 4 degrees then you should enter 4 as the calibration value If it is less than 0 then the opposite applies The second method involves a sailing trial as shown in Figure 9 Masthead Unit Alignment 1 Whilst monitoring MEAS W A on a display sail upwind at the optimum close hauled angle 2 When conditions are steady write down the mean MEAS W A reading 3 Tack the vessel and sail at the optimum close hauled position as before 4 When conditions are again steady write down the mean MEAS W A reading 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 inclusive at least two or three times to obtain an average MEAS W A for each tack 6 Half the difference between the two Measured W A s needs to be applied to the MHU OFFSET If STBD is greater than PORT then subtract half the difference WIND MEAS W A CALBRATE ANGL 96 HB 0845 06 Full details given in Examples of Calibration contained in Chapter 2 Operating Information Stbd Tack Port Tack Sails sheeted Sails sheeted close hauled close hauled exactly the same as stbd tack Difference 6 error 67 2 3 CAL value if Port Tack is low subtract 003 if Stbd Tack is low add 003 Figure 9 Masthead Unit Alignment 3 3 3 Measured Wind Speed As previously stated you are strongly discouraged from changing the measured wind speed calibratio
80. d the correction needed for all these errors have to be different from day to day not least because of the problems of wind gradient we discussed earlier As we have seen the problem stems from the true wind direction tacking as the boat manoeuvres from tack to tack We need to know the error that the true wind suffers in any manoeuvre be it tacking upwind a reach to reach tack or gybing downwind Once you know the error and the windspeed you had at the time then we can enter it as a correction into a table of corrections similar to that shown in Table 4 Example of True Wind Angle Correction Table 99 12000 User Manual Wind Angle True Wind Speed Table 4 Example of True Wind Angle Correction Table The table initially contained in the h2000 s memory is empty and we need to discover and enter the relevant corrections for true wind direction To see how we work out the correction we will look at an on the water situation from which we can determine some general rules Starboard Tack Port Tack true wind direction true wind direction 200 1210 Heading Heading 160 250 Figure 12 True Wind Direction Error In Fig 12 we see a typical situation sailing on port tack upwind in ten knots the true wind direction reads 210 We tack over onto starboard and settle the boat down now the true wind direction reads 200 There is a ten degree error tack to tack The true wind direction should read 205 on
81. ding WAYPOINT Function text ETA WPT Update rate Provided by the position fixer Units Hours minutes Note 1 Also gives ETA Requires interfaced position fixing system This is calculated directly by the position fixer and is based on your speed over the ground towards the mark which 15 assumed to be constant 2 9 49 Trip Log 74 Menu heading LOG Function text TRIP LOG Update rate 1Hz Units Nautical miles Note 1 be reset independently of other trip functions This is the log for recording individual trip distances it displays the distance travelled from the time the function was started in nautical miles It must be remembered that this is the distance sailed through the water not over the ground It also forms part of the calculation for Average Speed A particularly useful feature is that when reset prior to the start of the race the Timer counts down to zero the Trip Log and any other trip functions that have been reset start automatically HB 0845 06 The Trip Log display can be expanded to display 9999nm by pressing Enter See Para 2 6 4 for details of trip function control 2 9 50 True Wind Angle gt 0845 06 Menu heading WIND Function text TRUE W A Update rate 2Hz Hydra Update rate 4Hz Hercules Units Degrees Notes Relative to the boat s heading 2 Corrected for masthead and other errors via the look up table Variable damping 0 99 seconds Dynamic damp
82. ducer and various bits of mechanical machinery 215 12000 User Manual 6 4 6 5 216 Mid water echoes When outside the range of the depth sounder it is possible that random depths are displayed due to mid water echoes from shoals of fish or aeration layers PERFORMANCE UNIT The Performance Unit contains the NMEA and RS232 interfaces and also calculates the performance related functions ERROR MESSAGES Following is a list of error messages output on the displays Er01 Er02 Err 3 Err 4 Err 5 Err 6 Error detected reading the analogue to digital converter on the depth sounder board This can be an indication of a fault on the board or that the sea water temperature or the compass signals are outside their normal range Try disconnecting the sensors in turn Error detected when writing to the analogue to digital converter on the depth sounder board This can indicate the same problems as 01 Syntax or parity error on received NMEA data Checksum error on received NMEA 0183 data Polar table wind speed values are disordered see Chapter 2 Operating Information There are duplicate non zero wind speed values in the Polar Table Chapter 2 Operating Information HB 0845 06 CAL Alternating with a function value indicates that it has yet to be calibrated This will happen after a system reset or if the internal battery is exhausted NO SPACE FFD memory full too many function
83. dures If you have any constant error in your heading you can correct for this NAVIGATE HEADING CALBRATE CAL 107 12000 User Manual Enter the value to offset your heading e g if your heading displays 100 and it should read 97 then the value to enter would be 3 3 5 5 Halcyon Gyro Processor Setup Data under the MISC HALCYON function describes the current mode of the Halcyon Gyro Processor and are as follows OFF No heading detected from either a Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass sensor or a B amp G system compass GYRO Receiving data from Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass or NMEA input to Halcyon Gyro Processor SYS Receiving data from a B amp G system compass or NMEA input to NMEA FFD or performance processor PASS Calibration swing is complete FAIL Calibration swing failed and the compass needs to be re calibrated XXX Number of degrees turned during calibration swing indicates calibration swing in progress 3 5 6 Halcyon Gyro Processor NMEA output setup NMEA sentence output settings determine what sentences are output with respect to which heading source is available MISC HALCYON CALBRATE CAL VAL 2 NMEA MDE 108 HB 0845 06 NMEA input to Halcyon Gyro Processor NMEA input to Halcyon Gyro Processor 2 HDG from Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass or NMEA input to Halcyon Gyro Processor 3 HDM HDT from a B amp G system compass or NMEA input to FFD 4
84. dvantages It is calculated from the true wind angle and the boat speed BOAT SPD KT True Wind Direction Boat Speed VMG 5 8 Knots 4 44 Knots True Wind Angle 40 Up Wind Li vl BOAT SPD KT True Wind Direction True Wind Angle 150 Boat Speed 6 4 Knots Down Wind Figure 7 Calculation of VMG HB 0845 06 79 12000 User Manual VMG can measure the performance upwind and downwind much more effectively than boat speed since it takes into account how close the boat is sailing to the wind However it is not possible for the helmsman to sail to it directly because of the momentum of the boat As the boat sails closer to the wind the VMG will initially rise because the boat will hold its speed due to the energy contained in its momentum VMG increases and the helmsman seeing this would be encouraged to sail even closer to the wind thus increasing the VMG still further Ultimately the boat will be head to wind and stop dead VMG will then drop Because of this the technique has been developed of analysing the boat s performance to find out at which speed the greatest VMG occurs Once this is known the helmsman steers to this target boat speed knowing that this is optimising their upwind or downwind performance Whilst VMG is an important part of sailing technique it should be checked by someone other than the h
85. e Dead Reckoned BER Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Rhumb Line Dead Reckoned BOD Bearing to destination Waypoint from origin Waypoint BWC Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Great Circle measured BWR Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Rhumb measured BWW Bearing to Waypoint from Waypoint DBT Depth below transducer GGA Global Positioning System Fix data GLL Latitude and Longitude GLP Loran C Present Fix HDG Heading Deviation and Variation HDM Present Heading Magnetic HDT Heading True HVD Magnetic Variation Derived HVM Magnetic Variation Manually Set MTA Air Temperature Celsius MTW Water Temperature Celsius MWD Surface Wind Direction and Velocity MWV Wind Speed and Angle RMA Recommended minimum implementation sentence Loran C specific RMB Recommended minimum implementation sentence Generic navigation information RMC Recommended minimum implementation sentence GPS Transit specific VHW Heading and Water Speed HB 0845 06 163 12000 User Manual VLW Log mileage water referenced VPW Velocity Parallel to True Wind Device Measured VTG Actual Track and Ground Speed VWR Wind Relative Bearing and Velocity VWT Wind True Bearing and Velocity WBD Bearing and Distance to Waypoint WCV Waypoint Closure Velocity Next Waypoint Distance Great Circle WDC Time and Distance to Layline Local Time Zone Time to Waypoint Non standard NMEA sentence 5 12 2 Perf
86. e as Boat Speed as it is referenced to the ground rather than the water which may be moving due to tidal flows and currents so SOG will not allow calculation of Tide Calculation of Wind data via SOG will actually give Ground Wind data so will appear inaccurate in strong tidal conditions SOG is also updated less frequently on the network The speed source setting is entered under SPEED BOAT SPD CALBRATE USE SOG 0 Use Paddle wheel sensor HB 0845 06 1 Use Speed Over Ground 3 2 13 Pulse2 Boat Speed Input cm The h2000 is able to display boat speed readings from a secondary boat speed sensor connected to the main processor The function PULSE2 can be renamed by selecting one of the pre defined functions This is done by entering the corresponding number under SPEED PULSE2 CALBRATE CAL VAL 1 CAL VAL 1 Function Text Setting Shown Notes 0 PULSE2 Default setting The display will show the input in Hz if present 1 STBD BS The secondary boat speed sensor is declared as STBD under the SPEED menu The primary boat speed sensor is declared as PORT in the SPEED menu 2 PORT BS The secondary boat speed sensor is declared as PORT under the SPEED menu The primary boat speed sensor is declared as STBD in the SPEED menu 3 BOAT SPD The primary boat speed sensor is completely replaced by the secondary boat speed sensor Additionally it is possible to conf
87. e standard system and then describes how the system can be expanded The system is connected together by the Fastnet high speed communications network which handles all the data that travels between devices the Main Processor Full Function Displays FFDs 20 20s 40 40s and Halcyon Displays These combined with the wind speed and angle compass heading boat speed and depth sensors make up the standard system PROCESSORS 1 2 1 12000 Main Processor HB 0845 06 The h2000 Main Processor is responsible for monitoring the data from the sensors including sensors of both the standard system and the expansion options that may be added The sensors can provide the following functions Boat Speed Depth Measured Wind Angle Measured Wind Speed Compass Heading 13 12000 User Manual Sea Temperature Air Temperature Battery Voltage Heel Angle Trim Angle Mast Rotation Barometric Pressure Rigging Loads Foil positions From this information the h2000 Main Processor then calculates the following Apparent Wind Speed Apparent Wind Angle True Wind Speed True Wind Angle True Wind Direction Average Boat Speed Velocity Made Good VMG Upwind Downwind Resettable Log Stored Log Race Timer Heading on Opposite Tack Leeway Heading Corrected for Leeway Course Dead Reckoning Course and Distance Pressure Trend This information once calculated is distributed from the Main Processor Unit to the displays via the
88. e upper display we therefore use the Scroll Down Key On the upper display select BOAT SPD 2 When BOAT SPD is shown in the upper display press and hold Scroll Down to select DAMPING which flashes in the lower text 3 Press Enter and the current damping value is displayed on the lower display 4 Press Scroll Down to toggle between DAMPING and DYN DAMP 5 Press Enter and DAMPING DYN DAMP value flashes 6 Press Scroll Up Scroll Down to increase decrease the damping value as required 7 Press Enter to accept new value 36 HB 0845 06 2 4 8 Press Page to return to normal display Damping control for any of the other functions that can be damped is completed in a similar manner EXAMPLES OF CALI BRATI ON The method of calibration for your h2000 System should be made clear by following the examples of calibration The calibration process is described in detail in Chapter 3 Calibration 2 4 1 Manual Calibration Adjustment Boat Speed HB 0845 06 4 Notes Select BOAT SPD If BOAT SPD is in the upper display press and hold the Scroll Down Key to select CALIBRATE from the menu Press Enter then press Scroll Down and the display shows MANL CAL which is the choice that we require Press Enter and the display shows SINGLE SINGLE 1 the choice required if a single speed sensor is fitted If two paddle wheels are fitted the Scroll Up or Scroll Down Keys should be used to sele
89. ead and the wind at the water are not uncommon in an early sea breeze but as the day goes on and the sea breeze strengthens this will disappear HB 0845 06 0845 06 This creates a problem for the two things we are about to try to calibrate measured wind speed and measured wind angle It is easy to see how shear can affect the measured wind angle no sooner have you set it up than the shear changes and everything is out again This can lead to a circular situation if one is not careful and the best solution is to do your calibration on a day when the shear 1s minimal and thereafter leave it as an indicator of the wind angle at the masthead always remembering that this is not necessarily the wind angle that you are sailing at How do you know the shear is minimal If you are finding it easier to get speed on one tack than the other for no obvious reasons then there is likely to be shear A good look at the general weather conditions is also helpful Do not calibrate in building sea breezes Wind gradient is the biggest culprit for getting true wind speeds accused of gross inaccuracy The problem is that most people use the wind speed as a measure of the pressure which it is not It is a measure of the wind speed at the top of the mast and that is all If it is 12 knots at the top of the mast and only 4 at the water then the breeze will feel a lot softer and provide less power for the rig than if the breeze is twelve knots
90. ecimal places 1 Normal Linear output to 1 decimal place Normal Linear output 0 1000 Normal Linear output 0 1000 Normal Linear output 0 1000 Rotating Mast Correction output Mast Angle and Wind Angle to Mast Heel Angle Trim Angle Barometric Pressure and Pressure Trend Rudder Angle WN e 141 12000 User Manual 5 3 Note Do not select the same number on more than one linear input otherwise the selection will be ignored no function can be connected to more than one input except the Normal Linear input which is not limited DISPLAYS Further displays and controllers can be added to the system These include additional FFDs the RemoteVision the 20 20 or 40 40 Display see Para 5 4 and 5 5 the Halcyon Display and all the different types of analogue indicators 5 3 1 Halcyon Display The Halcyon display is a digital display dedicated to compass heading It incorporates a graphic analogue indicator which shows clearly whether you are higher or lower than the set heading This can be used in two ways a an off course indicator which many people find easier to steer to than either a conventional card compass or numerical display b As a tactical race compass showing whether you are headed or lifted You can fit as many of these displays as you require Two analogue indicators are available specifically for these functions Off Course and Trend see belo
91. ect input sensor to be selected The different inputs available are shown below lor2 normal linear input 0 to 1000 3 rotating mast correction for apparent wind angle 4 heel angle input 5 trim angle input 6 barometric pressure 7 rudder angle 8 air temperature The default factory setting for a linear input on the Expansion Processor is 1 0 1000 format Note Do not set different linear inputs to the same function except type 1 for normal linear input or the calibration value will be ignored This ensures that no function uses no more than one analogue input However any one of the Linear 1 to 4 inputs from the main processor may be HB 0845 06 set to the same function as any one of the Linear 5 to 16 inputs Calibration value 2 CAL VAL 2 displays MIN VAL with a number that can be adjusted between 999 and 9999 This is the number to be displayed for a OV input The default setting is 0 Calibration value 3 CAL VAL 3 displays MAX VAL with a number that can be adjusted between 999 and 9999 This is the number to be displayed for 6 5V input The default setting is 1000 5 16 3 Calibrating a Linear Channel HB 0845 06 Adjusting the MIN and MAX values allows the displayed value to be scaled to the appropriate range for the sensor attached Taking a load cell for example if the zero load output is OV MIN VAL 000 and if maximum load is 650 KgF at 6 5V then MAX VAL 650 Calibration value 4 is only available o
92. ection Each unit is paired to the wireless port on your boat through a unique PIN number ensuring total security and control within the boat s own system RemoteVision is the must have tool for any sailor whether single handed with crew racing or cruising It offers you full wireless access to the h2000 instrument and pilot systems and enables you to do everything you can with a regular Full Function or Pilot display and more Full operating information can be found in the RemoteVision user manual This can be downloaded in PDF format from the following weblink www BandG com 145 12000 User Manual 5 5 20 20 DISPLAY 5 5 1 The Display The 20 20 is a fully programmable single function large digit display which may be installed anywhere in the yacht 20 20 CD Figure 16 20 20 Display 5 5 2 Display Configuration 146 The 20 20 may be configured to display any function available on your h2000 System It is however provided with 14 pre set functions which may be selected by use of a Remote Button connected to the display or via any FFD on the system The pre set functions are as follows Boatspeed Depth ft Apparent wind Angle True Wind Angle Compass heading Bearing to Waypoint Speed Over Ground Depth m Apparent Wind Speed True Wind Speed Velocity Made Good Timer Count Up Down Course Over Ground True Wind Direction HB 0845 06 Note e Fu
93. ed for example when calibrating the individual speed sensors On a Hercules system it is not necessary to use a gravity switch for a second speed sensor as two sensor inputs are available using the Pulse 2 function AUDI BLE ALARM The main processor contains a relay switch for an external audible alarm Note e The current drive capacity of any alarm connected to the system must not exceed 0 5 Amps NMEA INTERFACE Several methods are available for interfacing NMEA data to the h2000 system The Main Processor has a NMEA input which accept data from GPS Heading and or Depth sources 153 12000 User Manual 154 Full Function Display FFD can be used to interface NMEA 0183 data to an h2000 system The Performance Processor can also be used as interface for NMEA 0183 data to the h2000 System The Performance Processor has two NMEA inputs and outputs one of which is disabled if the RS232C interface is required In the case of multiple NMEA inputs and outputs it should not be assumed that data input to one device will be available for output from any other device For example inputting Latitude and Longitude to the NMEA FFD will not ensure that it is output from the performance unit Note If the Performance Processor is installed on the system it should be used as the primary NMEA input device HB 0845 06 5 9 1 0845 06 Displaying Functions Dependi
94. ed knots PBGTLAY Distance to Layline Nm Time to Layline hhmmss PBGTVMG VMG upwind polar Upwind heading for best VMG polar Downwind heading for best VMG polar Time to Start Line hhmmss 158 HB 0845 06 5 10 3 Processor I nput Prioritisation The following table shows the order in which the h2000 Main Processor prioritises incoming NMEA data Function Main Processor Bearing to Waypoint RMB BWR Bearing to Waypoint GC M BWC APB Bearing to Waypoint GC T RMB BWC APB Bearing Waypoint Waypoint BOD BWW COG M VTG COG T RMC VTG Cross Track Error RMB XTE XTR CTS APB HSC Depth B amp G DBT DPT Distance to Layline ZDL Distance to Waypoint RMB BWR Distance to Waypoint GC RMB BWC Heading M B amp G HDG HDM VHW Heading T B amp G HDG HDT VHW Latitude Longitude RMC GLL GGA Layline Distance ZDL Magnetic Variation RMC Speed Over Ground RMC VTG Time UTC RMC ZDA ZTG Time Local ZDA Time to Layline ZDL Time to Waypoint ZTG VMG Waypoint RMB WCV HB 0845 06 159 12000 User Manual 5 11 NMEA FFD Interfacing 5 11 1 NMEA FFD Input Summary Autopilot format B ing to destination Waypoint from origin Waypoint BWC Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Great Circle measured Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Rhumb measured Bearing to Waypoint from Waypoint Depth be
95. ed to Accurate calibration of Boat Speed is therefore fundamental to the performance of the system It is also important to be aware of the effect you can have over the readout via the damping facility Damping set for twenty knots of breeze will not be as satisfactory in two knots you must be prepared to alter the damping regularly remembering that the calmer the conditions are the lower the damping required 2 9 12 Course 52 Menu heading NAVIGATE Function text COURSE Update rate 1Hz Units M or T Note Requires heel sensor This incorporates Leeway into heading and is sometimes called Course Made Good Leeway can only be calculated if you have the heel sensor fitted but Course is the preferred function for most navigational purposes and should be used when possible HB 0845 06 2 9 13 Course Over Ground Menu heading WAYPOINT Function text CRSE O G Update rate Provided by the position fixer Units M or T Note Requires interfaced position fixing system Once the position fixer is connected and sending information the information gathered automatically appears in the menu and becomes available for display This is your actual track over the ground and is invaluable to the Navigator for helping deal with tidal areas 2 9 14 Cross Track Error HB 0845 06 Menu heading WAYPOINT Function text CROSS TR Update rate Provided by the position fixer Units Nautical miles Notes 1 Require
96. elmsman This person should develop a feel for the boat speeds when the greatest VMG is attained and then communicate these to the helmsman 2 9 55 Wind Angle to the Mast 80 Menu heading PERFORM Function text W A MAST Update rate 1Hz Units Degrees Note 1 Requires mast rotation sensor When the mast rotation sensor is fitted this measures the apparent wind angle to the mast s centreline thus giving the actual attack angle of the entry of the sail to the wind HB 0845 06 un E 5 gt E SE 2 e E Table 3 DIIS BIS 1 as mate 15 Ei leu Las lei bes 170 180 OPTIMUM VMG OPT TWA U W OPTIMUM VMG OPT TWA D W TRUE WIND ANGLE 81 0845 06 12000 User Manual CHAPTER 3 CALI BRATI ON 3 1 I NTRODUCTI ON WARNING Every care must be taken when undertaking any 82 Calibration Procedure to ensure that the h2000 System is calibrated accurately and correctly Incorrect calibration could lead to incorrect navigational information placing the yacht into danger Calibration of an integrated instrument system is probably one of the most misunderstood processes in the world of yacht racing Rather in the way that fast sails badly trimmed will add little or nothing to the boat s performance good instruments badly calibrated will also achieve very little In the same way that just a few trimmers guard their skills in a mystique amo
97. eri 1 An output rate of 0 25Hz means one reading every 4 seconds HB 0845 06 173 12000 User Manual Table 8 Channel Numbers for Remote Functions Remote0 __ y O 01 Remote Ke 02 j Remte2 9 J x x O 03 jRemte3 O 4 j Remte4 05 Remte5 KK 06 Remote6 7 08 8 KK 09 Remote9 _ 10 11 Bearing to Waypoint Rhumb True 12 Brg to Waypoint Rhumb Magnetic Next Leg App Wind Angle XXX XXX Next Leg App Wind Speed 24 pes es quete gt s aurea B be de be be be be 174 HB 0845 06 5 15 5 Automatic Output Enable Disable OE nn s h CR nn 00 to 31 channel number 0 for automatic output of channel disabled 1 for automatic output of channel enabled h H indicates reference to Hercules channel h R indicates reference to NMEA or Remote channel The data output rate depends on the channel number as shown in Table 7 5 15 6 Automatic Output Start Stop HB 0845 06 OS s CR s 0 to stop all RS232 automatic output s 1 to start all RS232 automatic output which has been enabled When an automatic start command is executed all Hercules and remote channels that have been enabled using the OE command will be output regularly Data for Hercules functions is output as follows nn x x CR nn channel number 00 to 31
98. es the air temperature Load Cells Up to 12 B amp G loadcells can be added to the h2000 system via the Fastnet databus refer to the B amp G Loadcell Installation Calibration Manual If desired loadcells may be connected as non networked devices and wired directly to the linear inputs of the h2000 Main Processor These loadcells should provide a linear output voltage in the range of 0 to 6 5 volts HB 0845 06 5 2 9 Sensor Input Configuration 0845 06 Additional sensors can be added to the system connecting to one of the four linear inputs on the main processor Linear channels 5 to 16 are available with the addition of an Expansion Processor These can be configured to take different sensors If you connect the sensor to the linear input that B amp G have anticipated then you need take no action beyond the connection itself since the default linear input configuration will be the right one The default settings for the four inputs are as follows Linear 1 Heel Angle 4 Linear 2 Trim Angle 5 Linear 3 Barometric Pressure 6 Linear 4 0 to 1000 format 1 Should you wish to connect one of the other sensors then you will have to reconfigure the input linear channel that you are connecting it to This is done by following the menu path MISC LINEAR X CALBRATE CAL VALI The number you enter to CAL VALI should correspond to the sensor you are connecting as follows 2 Normal Linear output to 2 d
99. ew rating is entered using this command all the elements apart from optimum angles will be scaled in the following way New value old value x ae rating old rating Each of the three polar tables stored within the Performance Unit has its own associated default rating value 185 12000 User Manual TYPE NO RATING Masthead rig 0 26 20 IOR rated feet Fractional rig 1 22 50 IOR rated feet ULDB 2 29 50 IOR rated feet 5 15 19 Input Polar Table Wind Speed PW s xx x CR This command permits values in the wind speed column of the currently selected Polar Table to be altered s single digit value 0 to 9 representing a row in the Polar Table see Table 10 wind speed in knots of 00 0 to 99 9 Notes e t is important that the wind speeds in the polar table lie in ascending order i e s 0 corresponds to the smallest wind speed value 9 corresponds to the largest wind speed value If by using the PW command the wind speed values become disordered then Err 5 will be displayed on Reaching and Tacking performance Duplicate non zero values for wind speed must not exist in the wind speed column of the polar table If duplicate values are introduced using the PW command then Err 6 will be displayed on Reaching and Tacking performance e If less than ten Wind Speeds are required the first values must be set to zero 5 15 20 Output Apparent Wind Correction Table Values 186 The h2000 contains
100. fe fo Ultrasonic Speed _ _ Interface N edil N 4 25 fi mm 12 Power In Ultrasonic Speed Sensor Note screened wires must have their screen attached to the clamp bar across the front case Terminal Function Wire Colour Cable 31 Boatspeed Input Green 32 No Connection 33 Ground Black 34 Sea Temperature Paddle Supply Red White 35 Sea Temperature Input Yellow HB 0845 06 125 12000 User Manual Pulse 2 Input Secondary boat speed input Cut back and insulate unused wires Main Processor Fold back screen around cable and secure under metal clamp bar Terminal Function Wire Colour 33 Ground 0V Black 34 Paddlewheel Supply 5V Red 35 No connection 36 Pulse 2 Input Green 126 HB 0845 06 DEPTH TRANSDUCER SONIC SPEED AND SEA TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION SHEET Main Processor Terminals ol fal 184 00 024 SONIC SPEED Refer to Page 4 4 for wiring details 135 0A 106 135 0A 099 Sonic Speed Power In 135 0B 096 Sonic Transducers 184 00 081 pair 224 00 065 Aft Transducer E Depth Transducer SEN DEPTH H TERMINAL FUNCTION CABLE amp WIRE COLOUR DEPTH TRANSDUCER 16m CABLE ATTACHED DEPTH
101. fference between this angle and that at which you are presently sailing so keeping the optimum wind angle at zero achieves the angle for Target Boat Speed Sometimes particularly downwind it is easier to try to sail to a wind angle rather than to the target boat speed The accuracy of this function will depend on how accurate the polar tables are for your boat 2 9 35 Polar Boat Speed HB 0845 06 Menu heading PERFORM Function text POL SPD KT Update rate 1Hz Units Knots Note 1 Requires Performance Processor This is the predicted maximum achievable boat speed for the current wind conditions Unlike Target Boat Speed which only applies whilst sailing at the optimum wind angle upwind or downwind Polar Boat Speed applies at all wind angles It is useful when sailing on a free leg The helmsman and trimmers can use this figure as the target to achieve maximum performance independent of any changes in the wind speed 65 12000 User Manual 2 9 36 PULSE2 D Menu heading SPEED Function text PULSE2 Update rate 4Hz Units Knots Notes 1 Requires secondary paddlewheel sensor The PULSE2 function is a secondary boat speed input connected to the main processor This sensor is in addition to the primary boat speed sensor Refer to Chapter 3 Calibration for more information about renaming the function text 2 9 37 Reaching Performance 66 Menu heading PERFORM Function text REACHING Update rate
102. formance 66 2 9 38 Rudder a a a 67 2 9 39 Sea 67 2 9 40 Speed Over Ground 68 2 9 41 Stored 68 2 9 42 68 2 9 43 Target Boat Speed sas e t c Pepe taedas Dr cta aa 70 2 9 44 Target Troe Meus 71 2 9 45 5 ate 72 2 9 46 at 73 2 9 47 73 2 9 48 ATES 74 2 9 49 74 2 9 50 DGS Wind occi le 75 2 9 51 True Wmd Dae 76 2 9 52 True 77 2 9 53 VMG to Waypoint VMO 78 2 9 54 79 2 9 55 Wind Angleto the 80 CHAPTER 3 82 3 1 INTRODUCTION 5 spass sain us Vas 82 3 2 BOAT SPEED LOG CALI BRATI 83 5 21 Principle of Log Calibration oce tice reote neo o Rehd ee erae oss 83 3 2 2 Preparation for Log Calibration sii tesi Ro 84 Calibration I UNG sak set Lan Eus deb 84 3 4 4 Log AUTO CAL Facility erectis ee eI enean 84 3v bog
103. from Polar Table 2 Requires Performance Processor The True Wind Angle at which the optimum VMG will be achieved according to the Polar Table 71 12000 User Manual 2 9 45 Tide Set and Rate Menu heading NAVIGATE Function text TIDE SET or TIDE RTE Update rate 1Hz Units M or T knots Notes 1 Damping 0 99 minutes 2 Calibration Magnetic variation Some position fixers output the current local magnetic variation on the NMEA 0183 port using either HVD HVM RMA sentences As a result CAL VALLI on the TIDE SET function will be automatically set to the correct variation Your position fixer will either supply true or magnetic bearing to the h2000 If it supplies true bearing then you must enter the magnetic variation into the h2000 It is found in the menu under NAVIGATE gt TIDE SET CALBRATE CAL VAL 1 MAG VAR 72 Note 1 If your position fixer sends magnetic bearing check that the variation is correctly entered The calculation involves comparing the course and speed over the ground from the position fixing system to the course and speed of the boat through the water from the dead reckoning Any differences are due to the tidal set and drift and can be displayed as such To make this accurate the dead reckoning requires the leeway input which in turn requires the clinometer to measure heel angle HB 0845 06 The damping on this function is adjustable and can be impor
104. from a base point which is set when you start the function running see Para 2 3 3 for details of control both the course as a bearing from the start point and its distance in nautical miles can be displayed as separate functions If the heel angle sensor is fitted then the Course calculation will include leeway correction In the worst case a Man Overboard MOB situation immediately resetting the Dead Reckoning DR will bring the vessel back to the MOB position DR is the course and distance over the water and not over the land as would be given by a position fixer HB 0845 06 Lymington North Course Made Good 1 1 Course Sailed Distance Made Good Course Reads 213 Distance Reads 17 8 Miles Hercules 2000 Figure 3 Course Made Good 55 HB 0845 06 12000 User Manual 2 9 17 Depth 56 Menu heading DEPTH Function text DEPTH Update rate 1Hz Units Metres feet and fathoms Notes 1 Shallow alarm available range 0 99 9m 2 Deep alarm available 3 Analogue indicator available 0 200 m or 0 100 ft fm Depth calculation is one of the most important functions required for essential navigational and safety On a network rather than as a separate unit Depth can be accessed from any display on the boat A datum adjustment allows the base point to be moved to give either depth under the keel from the waterline or depth from the transducer Dept
105. g AUTO CAL Procedure 1 Select BOAT SPD on the upper display 2 Press and hold Scroll Down to select CALBRATE HB 0845 06 85 12000 User Manual 86 10 11 12 Press Enter the display shows the current Boat Speed on the upper display with AUTO CAL flashing below Press Enter the display shows the current Boat Speed with SINGLE flashing Press Enter twice and display shows the default setting for the actual calibration distance for each run along the given course Press Enter the value for CAL DIST will flash The Scroll Up and Scroll Down Keys can now be used to select the appropriate measured distance X Press Enter to accept the new distance The system is now ready to start the first calibration run Press Scroll Up and STRT RUN appears flashing When crossing the first transit mark of the run press Enter the display now shows the current Boat Speed with STOP RUN flashing When crossing the transit mark at the end of the run press Enter the display shows the current Boat Speed with END CAL flashing Press Scroll Down to select STRT RUN again and repeat steps 8 and 9 If only two runs are required press Enter to end calibration The lower display will now show the new calibration value which has automatically been calculated by the Main Processor This should be recorded in the chart provided Appendix 1 If a third run is required press Scroll Down to STRT RUN then repeat from step
106. ge oo ON 198 0845 06 Linear 5 FUNCTION No 154 Minin Cn Go N O NA O NA Optimum Wind Angle HB 0845 06 HE AEN ps 9 73 2 __9__ 2 L 9 a e UN 48 199 12000 User Manual FUNCTION No 244 245 246 247 248 30 125 132 131 117 251 207 109 NODE N N NIN W Oo 92 Qu 200 HB 0845 06 5 15 36 5232 Command Summary IC n x x ID n XX IR nn a a c c IT nn c c ZIV nnn mmm fff xx xx t t NLs a NO s a NS p fff r OB s OC n OD n OE nn s h Ol nn s OL OS s OT nn h R OV nnn mmm fff PI s nn xx xx PO s nn PR PR s Xx xx PW s XX X RC nn cc RM ssss RV nn TC t l d TC TO s nn TI s nn y y HB 0845 06 Input calibration value Input damping value Input remote channel data and text Input text for Hercules channel Input Value Send network or NMEA message Output from network or NMEA NMEA output rate selection Output alarm Output Basic Data Immediately Automatic output of basic data enable disable Output calibration Output damping value Automatic output enable disable Output data immediately Output Latitude and Longitude Start stop automatic output Output text immediately Output value Polar input Polar output Output table selection and ra
107. ge the value to Press the Enter key The display now shows 000 At a speed not exceeding five knots turn the boat through 360 at a rate not greater than 2 3 per 105 12000 User Manual 10 second The display will show the amount of turn completed so far Continue to turn the boat until the display shows PASS or FAIL If FAIL is displayed the compass calibration should be re started Eliminate any constant error in heading These are normally checked for by using shore based transits once the error is known it can be eliminated by entering the value into the Hercules under NAVIGATE HEADING CALBRATE CAL For example the compass was reading 320 degrees and it should read 316 then the value to enter would be 4 Notes e The compass calibration swing may be aborted at any time To do this press the Enter key once Next using the Scroll Down key change the value from 1 to 0 and then press Enter to store The display will now show OFF e The first time the system is switched on or after a system reset the Heading will alternate with CAL This is to indicate to the user that the compass must be calibrated This will disappear after the compass has been calibrated 3 5 4 Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass Calibration Procedure 106 Check for any magnetic devices placed near the compass especially ones that are out of their normal places On a calm day select a s
108. gh Alarm Boatspeed Low Alarm Value and Sector Width Alarm Value and Sector Width 06 Apparent Wind Speed Low Alam Alarm Value and Sector Width from Alarm Value and Sector Width Depth Metres High Alarm Depth Metres Low Alarm 24 Sea Temperature Centigrade High Alarm HB 0845 06 193 12000 User Manual 5 15 31 h2000 General Purpose 1 nput Value IV nnn mmmy fff xx xx tttttttttt CR nnn node number to which value 15 to be sent 1 Depth Board 5to8 Wind Boards 9 to 12 RS232 or NMEA Board 255 Broadcast to all Boards mmm message type to be used 211 Calibration Value 1 212 Calibration Value 2 213 Calibration Value 3 214 Calibration Value 4 206 Damping Value 34 High Alarm Value 33 Low Alarm Value 32 Sector Alarm Value 1 Data Value 2 New text for an existing function fff function number see Table 14 Value value to be sent or node number of function fff if mmm 2 tttttttttt function text displayed on FFD 20 20 or 40 40 This is a general purpose command for inputting values to other nodes 5 15 32 General Purpose Output Value OV nnn mmn fff CR 194 HB 0845 06 nnn number of node from which value 15 to be obtained 1 J Depth Board 5to8 Wind Board 9012 RS232 or NMEA Board 13 16 Expansion Boards 171018 Pilot Boards 255 Broadcast to all Boards mmm message type to be used 211 Calibration V
109. given passage When any trip function is started all other trip functions which 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 without pressing buttons during the intense moments of the start itself When a trip function is on the display the two right hand characters show the status of the display HB 0845 06 The letters MS Minutes Seconds and NM Nautical Miles indicate that the function is running The letters RE denote RESET where the function is zeroed and waiting to be started The letters FR denote FROZEN where the displayed value is frozen but the function is still counting in the background 2 6 1 Race Timer l With TIMER MS shown on one half of the display press the Scroll key adjacent to the opposite half of the display to display the CONTROL menu Press Enter to activate the SET START STOP SYNC loop function Scroll to SET and press Enter The SET time flashes Using the UP DOWN arrow keys alter the time to a maximum of 120 minutes press Enter to confirm the time selected This automatically activates the START page When START 15 selected the current SET time is transferred to the timer and it starts counting down The other half of the display shows SYNC Pres
110. h is KEYTEST The required test can then be selected using the Scroll Up and Scroll Down Keys see below for details of the tests Press Enter to start the test On completion of each test press Scroll Up or Scroll Down to scroll to the next test Press Enter to start the test To return the display back to normal operation press the Page Key Provided that the power is not switched off or a system reset performed the diagnostics can be re entered by holding Enter down and pressing the On Off Lights Key HB 0845 06 The options in the DIAGNOSTICS Menu are described in the following paragraphs 6 1 2 to 6 1 3 6 1 2 RES SYS Caution Do not use this option during normal operation as all calibration values will be lost This allows individual units or the entire system to be reset The network node address of the unit to be reset is selected using the Scroll Up and Scroll Down Keys and then Enter pressed The node allocations are as follows Individual Addresses Node Address Function Depth 05 Wind 09g Performance Expansion 10g Halcyon 2000 Compass lly to 124 Typ 124 Auto Pilot 20g to 2Fg FFDs 30g to Halcyon FFDs 40g to 4Fy 20 20 s 50y to 5 Pilot FFDs 604 to 6 NMEA FFDs 112g to 127g Loadcell Amplifiers 128g Tank Level Sensor HB 0845 06 209 12000 User Manual Collective Addresses 20 20s FFDs Pilot FFDs
111. h sounder performance is dependent on transducer type and installation boat speed electrical noise sea state sea bed conditions air and plankton in the water There will always be times when a reliable measurement of depth is not possible in such cases for instance following in the wake of another boat the display shows four floating bars to indicate a signal problem The accuracy of the measurement is dependent on the velocity of sound and the amount the sound penetrates the sea bottom Changes in the velocity of sound are not normally significant however errors up to one foot can result from sound penetration into very soft mud HB 0845 06 2 9 18 Distance to Waypoint Menu heading WAYPOINT Function text DTW RMB or DTW GC Update rate Provided by the position fixer Units Nautical miles Notes 1 Rhumb Line or Great Circle Once the position fixer is connected and sending the information it automatically appears in the menu and becomes available for display 2 9 19 Fore Aft Trim Menu heading PERFORM Function text TRIM Update rate 1Hz Units Degrees Notes 1 Adjustable for vertical sensor alignment 2 Requires Halcyon Stabilised Compass system or a Trim Angle clinometer sensor 3 Variable damping 0 99 seconds Fore and Aft Trim angle along with Heel Angle is used by the h2000 Main Processor to correct Apparent Wind Angle 2 9 20 Heading c HB 0845 06 Menu heading NAVIG
112. he unit must also be totally free of any weed or other fouling 3 2 3 Calibration Runs Consecutive runs under power at a constant speed should be made along the given course To eliminate the effect of tidal conditions it is advisable to perform at least two runs preferably three along the measured course There are three available options for calibrating the log Automatically AUTO CAL Manually MANL CAL or to a Reference speed REF CAL 3 2 4 Log AUTO CAL Facility 84 This facility enables the user to calibrate the yacht s log accurately and simply Calculations are performed by the h2000 computer Referring to Figure 8 A and B are the markers for each run and X is the actual distance for each run as ascertained from the chart HB 0845 06 Cal Dist Start Run 1 X Stop Run 1 Enter Enter Stop Run 2 Start Run 2 Enter Scroll Up or Scroll Down Start Run 3 Enter Figure 8 Calibration Runs The user is required to enter the distance X in nautical miles CAL DIST and then as the yacht passes marks A and B on each run to instruct the system to start STRT RUN and stop STOP RUN and finally to end calibration END CAL after the last run is completed Note The calibration process can be cancelled at any time during the operation by pressing the Page Key if the operator 15 not satisfied with the calibration runs underway e g hampered by another vessel or wash etc 3 2 5 Lo
113. hown in Table 5 True Wind Speed Correction Wind Angle True Wind Speed True Wind 000 0 Correction kt o jo 0 o Correction angle Table 5 Example of True Wind Speed Correction Table The corrections are found in the menu under WIND gt W S CALBRATE CORRECTION They are entered in the same way as the true wind direction corrections It is crucial to keep a full record of the process 102 HB 0845 06 3 5 55 CALI BRATI ON 3 5 1 Principles of Compass Calibration HB 0845 06 B amp G s Autoswing compasses contain software that allows them to record the magnetic fields in the yacht that are causing the deviation errors It calculates the corrections every time the boat completes a 360 turn provided the following conditions are met a The 360 turn Halcyon 2000 amp Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass is completed in the same direction The rate of change of heading does not exceed 3 s 1 the turn should take about 3 minutes to complete The rate of change of heading must not fall below 0 2 of a degree per second during the 360 turn i e the turn must not take longer than 12 minutes The rate of change in heading is constant The compass is installed in a location a safe distance from magnetic interference such as iron keels engines loudspeakers etc Consideration should also be given to electrical cables which may carry high currents e g n
114. hs of these symptoms can be caused by external conditions so care and additional tests should be performed before concluding the fault lies with the depth sounder There are two values output by the depth sounder which can be of assistance in diagnosing problems these are receiver gain and noise which can be found in the PARAMTR Menu on a FFD 6 3 1 Yacht Stationary 212 Symptom Display consistently shows when well within the range of the sounder when the yacht is stationary in the water This is an indication that no consistent signal is being received by the depth sounder Possible causes a The transducer is not connected b The transducer is not in its housing c If sounding through the hull there is not enough oil in the housing or the hull material is not suitable to sound through wood composite hulls with core material etc d The transducer is receiving extra reflections off an adjacent pontoon or jetty e The transducer is receiving interference from another B amp G system located in an adjacent yacht HB 0845 06 6 3 2 0845 06 f The transducer is faulty has been damaged The transducer should be checked for any damage barnacle growth or thick layers of paint If it needs cleaning this should be done with a scrubbing brush The face of the transducer may have a thin coat of anti fouling applied to it making sure no air bubbles are trapped in the paint The cable should be che
115. iated by a carriage return CR A command line may not contain more than 88 characters including the start and the terminating carriage return CR Data parameters may be omitted provided that if a following parameter is needed the separating commas are included For example 4IR 0 NO DATA CR HB 0845 06 171 12000 User Manual Would just input the text NO to display on remote 0 Characters received after the terminating CR of a command line and before the of the next command will be ignored This allows comment lines to be inserted between commands if required 5 15 4 Channel Numbers To maintain compatibility with previous Hercules Systems it has been necessary to allocate the functions that were available in 290 390 channel numbers see Tables 7 and 8 and in the case of NMEA or remote functions have a means of changing the allocations This is done by setting CAL VAL3 for the function to the required channel number or using the RC nn cc CR command Table 7 Channel Numbers for 290 390 Functions Output 0 heelange 1 HO 000rO 00H 01 Boatped 4 1 0 000 2000 06 deadreckonng 025 _ 00 00 359 O8 dephfet 051 990090 09 op mumwindangle 05 00 00 172 HB 0845 06 target boat speed __ 05 10 000r10 00 Log pl EC 23 105 10001100 Ec em em Qu LX 25 Conse 05 _ C00 L 326 m
116. ibitor such as WD40 The outer casing of the connector should also be smeared with silicone grease The masthead unit must never be oiled The bearings are of the sealed pre lubricated type and any additional oil may cause chemical breakdown of the existing lubricant Any scratch marks or corrosion on masthead unit spar should be rubbed clean with a soft cloth and lightly smeared with silicone grease This should not be necessary if care is taken when hoisting or lowering the masthead unit to protect it from collision against the rigging If the mast is un stepped care must be taken to ensure that the cable is not cut through but disconnected at the junction box below decks The bare ends of the cable should be smeared with silicone grease HB 0845 06 6 8 2 Boat speed sensors Remove paddlewheel unit s from housing s and lubricate the sealing rings and threads Place the sealing cap on the housing Perform the maintenance instructions given Routine Maintenance section for paddlewheel type sensors HB 0845 06 221 h2000 User Manual Appendix 1 Calibration Data 2 h2000 CALIBRATION DATA A2 1 System Configuration Record Default Setting User Setting HEADING NODE 16 HALCYON 2000 a WINDANG 2 DEPIH 3 BOATSD al WN DSPD 7 ANALOGUES 5 HEADING 6 __ MAGWIND ____ _ 7 OFFCRSE 7 1 2 2 SRM LINEARS 3 6 BAROMETER
117. if remote data requested nn channel number data see Tables 7 and 8 for examples Note If Hercules data is required s may be omitted and the command will be ZOLnn CR If remote data is required the command will be i OLnn 1 CR Note After automatic output has been stopped by an output immediate command it can be re started using the OS 1 CR command Examples 100 19 8 Heel angle channel 00 101 21 35 Boatspeed channel 01 I10 A9 9 Apparent wind speed channel 10 114 179 True wind angle channel 14 5 15 11 Output Latitude and Longitude OL CR Stops all other automatic output and outputs the last value for latitude and longitude received via NMEA as follows 178 HB 0845 06 L ddmm hhh n dddmm hhh e CR latitude longitude dd degrees mm minutes hhh hundredths of minutes n n for north or s for south e eforeast or w for west OL s CR s 0 for automatic output of lat and long disabled for automatic output of lat and long enabled Automatic output must be started using the OS 1 CR command 5 15 12 Assign Remote Channels RC nn cc CR nn 00 to 31 Remote channel number cc Item number see Table 8 5 15 13 Trip Control TC t 1 d CR t 0 5 10 15 to start Timer Countdown to leave Timer running or unfreeze 7 og TC CR 2 to freeze Timer 0 to reset Trip Log to zero 1 to start Trip Log or leave running 2 to freeze Trip Log
118. igure the h2000 to use an external speed source and disable the boat speed sensor inputs connected to the main processor This is done by entering the corresponding number under SPEED PULSE2 CALBRATE CAL VAL 2 HB 0845 06 93 12000 User Manual 3 3 CAL VAL 2 Setting Description Default setting Uses the boat speed sensor s connected to the main processor Uses an external boat speed source For example a paddlewheel sensor 1 connected to a pilot computer or NMEA boat speed decoded by the main processor MEASURED WI ND SPEED AND ANGLE 3 3 1 Principles of Wind Speed Angle Calibration 94 One of the greatest problems for an instrument system to overcome which has not yet been conquered is wind shear and wind gradient These two effects are at the root of some apparent instrument inaccuracies The effects themselves are relatively straightforward and are due to the simple fact that as moving air comes into contact with the ground it slows and changes direction The slowing creates the effect called wind gradient The change in direction creates wind shear Both shear and the wind gradient depend on the amount of mixing of the wind at ground level and the wind aloft if the wind is well mixed both effects are minimised The best example of this is the sea breeze which starts off almost completely unmixed Differences of direction of 40 50 degrees between the wind at the mast h
119. in Chapter 3 Calibration 2 9 52 True Wind Speed D HB 0845 06 Menu heading WIND Function text TRUE W S Update rate 2Hz Hydra Update rate 4Hz Hercules Units Knots metres per second Notes 1 Corrected for masthead and other errors via the look up table see Chapter 3 Calibration 2 Variable damping 0 99 seconds 3 Dynamic damping available When the boat is sailing downwind the air passing over the mast is accelerated and in the past this has tended to make the true wind speed over read The h2000 has introduced a calibration for this that will allow you to correct out the error it is explained in Para 3 4 71 12000 User Manual 2 9 53 VMG to Waypoint VMC Menu heading WAYPOINT Function text VMG WPT Update rate Provided by the position fixer Units Knots This is another function that is directly calculated by the position fixing system This can be a very important function on free legs particularly if you are a long way from the mark since the greatest VMG to Waypoint VMC is not necessarily obtained by sailing straight at the mark In Figure 6 we can see how this works True Wind Direction of Direction Next Mark Optimum VMC Course Figure 6 Optimum VMG to a Mark 78 HB 0845 06 2 9 54 Menu heading SPEED Function text VMG Update rate 1Hz Units Knots Note l Upwind downwind Referenced As a measure of performance VMG has both advantages and disa
120. ing available The true wind is calculated from the vector triangle shown in Figure 5 True Wind Angle This uses the Apparent Wind Speed Apparent Wind Angle and the Boat Speed in the calculation The results are then corrected by the true wind correction tables which are discussed in Chapter 3 Calibration Note 1 The true wind 1 the wind relative to the water not the land The true wind 15 not the same as the ground wind unless there is zero tide The True Wind Angle is the angle between the boat s heading and the true wind 75 12000 User Manual True Wind Speed True Wind Direction True Wind Angle Apparent Wind Speed Apparent Wind Angle Figure 5 True Wind Angle 2 9 51 True Wind Direction Menu heading WIND Function text TRUE DIR Update rate 2Hz Hydra lt gt Update rate 4Hz Hercules Units M or T Notes 1 Corrected for Masthead and other errors via the look up table see Chapter 3 Calibration 2 Dynamic damping available 76 0845 06 This is the Tactician s greatest ally in the search for the right wind shifts It shows the compass direction that the wind is coming from regardless of the boats heading It is calculated from the true wind angle and heading and is corrected for calibration errors by the true wind look up table It is very important to understand the function of this in order to have an accurate true wind direction It is fully explained
121. ing system is connected see Para 2 9 40 63 12000 User Manual 2 9 32 Next Leg Polar Boat Speed Menu heading PERFORM Function text N L SPD KT Update rate 1Hz Units Knots Notes 1 Requires a Performance Processor This is the predicted target speed for immediately after rounding the next mark of the course This function is linked to the Next Leg Apparent Wind Function and thus relies on the Next Leg Bearing being entered correctly Since the bearing is known the Next Leg True Wind Angle can be calculated based on the current True Wind Direction The Next Leg Target Speed is then found from the polar tables based on the current True Wind Speed and the Next Leg True Wind Angle If the next leg is upwind or downwind the next leg speed is based on the optimum true wind angle upwind or downwind at the current true wind speed 2 9 33 Off Course 64 Menu heading NAVIGATE Function text OFF CRSE Update rate 1Hz Units M Notes 1 Requires Halcyon Display 2 Analogue indicator available 3 be reset via FFD NAVIGATE OFFCRSE CONTROL RESET This can also be displayed on any FFD or 20 20 HB 0845 06 2 9 34 Optimum Wind Angle Menu heading PERFORM Function text OPT W A Update rate 1Hz Units Degrees Note 1 Requires Performance Processor For every target boat speed there is an angle at which that speed will be achieved the Target Wind Angle The optimum wind angle is the di
122. installed too close to the keel it is possible to get consistent echoes from the keel The transducer should be re located further away from the keel If this is impossible then increasing the minimum depth to just below the keel can solve the problem but may result in poor performance when the bottom is shaded by the keel Marginal cases are sometimes caused by side lobes from the main beam from the transducer and may be cured by rotating the transducer in the housing Following or crossing the path of another vessel which has left an aerated layer in the water 6 3 4 Random Deep Depths HB 0845 06 Symptom Display shows random deep depths Possible Causes a Electrical noise The depth sounder contains circuits and software to reduce its susceptibility to electrical noise however this can still be a problem if not installed carefully or other equipment is not correctly suppressed The depth sounder measures the ambient noise and this can be found for display by looking under the PARAMTR Menu When the boat is stationary electrical equipment should be switched ON and OFF in turn while looking at the depth and noise displays to try and determine the source of the problem Acoustic Interference Other depth sounders and sonar can cause problems However this is generally only when very close to other boats for example when moored alongside in a crowded marina Also acoustic noise can be generated by water flow past the trans
123. ioi e oe aad 140 3 2 8 Load Cells ue ect cn e sla t beet htec eati 140 3 2 9 Sensor Input Corifiguration iocos oett ei atte 141 5 3 DI SPEAYS i ER EE ERN RE NEA 142 Scl DISplay eee cet eset noo 142 9 2 2 Analogue sod esee utu e Rad e eadeni dett 142 5 3 3 Analogue Indicator Configuration eere 143 2 34 SC AMIE e 144 5 4 REMOTEVI SI ON KHU RR VER ERR RR RR RR 145 TE BI s ades e i toes teen se 145 5 5 20 20 146 551 Display 146 5 5 2 Display Configuration oleate 146 5 5 3 Function Selection Remote Pushbutton eene 147 5 5 4 Function Selection FFD 147 5 5 5 20 20 Display itle tr Mti es 148 5 6 40 40 DISPLAY da Eni RE EAR RE KNEE needed 150 S rette 150 9422 Display COnBPIIEULFdt0TEs d 150 5 6 3 Function Selection Remote Push Button eee 151 5 6 4 Function Selection s FED 151 5 6 5 Re configuring the 40 40 152 5 7 GRAVITY SWI TC i
124. it is possible to apply both Heel Angle and Linearity corrections to the boat speed data The Linearity correction table is provided due to the characteristics of different speed sensors a paddlewheel sensor for example is inherently non linear so at high boat speeds due to their mechanical nature they are likely to over read and require correction An Ultrasonic sensor is linear in its response and does not require significant correction 91 12000 User Manual Heel Angle corrections apply to all types of sensor and are actually due to the change in water flow patterns over the surface of the hull rather than the sensor characteristics The procedure to enter correction values is as follows SPEED BOAT SPD CALBRATE CORRECTN Boat Speed Knots p 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 0 0 2 0 3 9 6 0 7 8 9 3 10 0 2 23 4 0 6 5 9 6 11 0 20 0 4 3 9 6 1 8 5 11 5 133 Values are entered as a percentage All default values are Zero 3 2 12 Substituting Speed Over Ground for Boat Speed C m 92 It is possible to substitute Speed Over Ground SOG in place of Boat Speed for calculated functions This may be desirable for certain applications such as fast multi hulls where the speed sensor may spend periods of time out of the water It could also be used in the case of sensor failure Note that using SOG for calculated functions has some disadvantages SOG is not the sam
125. l Down can be used because we are configuring the whole page both upper and lower displays 2 Press Enter PAGE is shown in the appropriate display 3 Press Enter the digital display is blanked and the two functions selected are displayed in the text Note At this point either of the two functions may be changed if required using the Scroll Up or Scroll Down Keys 4 Press Enter to accept the new page configuration and restore the digital display You will be able to set up each FFD on the boat for the people in the immediate vicinity each crew member being able to develop their own pages for the information that is most needed on the FFD page displays are held in the display memory independent of the power supply 35 12000 User Manual 2 3 3 NAV Key Configuration Our second example is configuring the NAV key The NAV key allows the user to select either Rhumb Line or Great Circle navigation information to be displayed To select the required mode proceed as follows Press the Page Key once 2 Press Scroll Up until the upper display shows CNFG DSP flashing 3 Press Enter the upper text now shows PAGE flashing 4 Press Scroll Up to select either NAV MODE GC Great Circle or NAV MODE RH Rhumb 5 Press Enter to select your desired choice The display will stop flashing 2 3 4 Damping Adjustment Boat Speed Our third example is the entry of a Damping Value We want to damp Boat Speed which is in th
126. l other display types i e NMEA FFDs Halcyon displays 20 20 and Pilot displays To prevent water intrusion into the display do not cut the cable shorter than marked by the yellow band If it is necessary to cut cables then the wires MUST be tinned with a soldering iron to ensure a proper seal around the wires Screened Cables o Shielded cables are supplied to provide protection against unwanted emissions and must be connected in accordance with these instructions Network Termination o Ifthe FFD is the last unit on the system network a network terminator MUST be fitted across the network data wires i e between the green and white wires HB 0845 06 ANALOGUE METERS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SHEET MAIN PROCESSOR TERMINALS 1 METER 2 4 WIND ANGLE DEPTH BOAT SPEED WIND SPEED 215 HL 016 215 HL 025 215 HL 019 215 HL 022 ORANGE ORANGE COM ad So 4 N 45 d 4 d Z 2 5 SIN 5 SIN 5 SIN 5 cos LIGHTIN cos cos LIGHTIN cos 116 16 1 16 gt o e BLUE Sg 9 ET Me e x yew Ry lt GREEN BLACK RED BLACK 135 0A 095 METERS 1 amp 2 135 0A 095 PART OF 19m CABLE 135 0A 095 METER 1 SIN METER 2 SIN 5 WIND ANGLE COS WIND ANGLE BLUE DEPTH GREEN RED VIOLET
127. lot has not been set to use the Halcyon 2000 as its heading source See using Halcyon 2000 with a B amp G ACP Pilot If the Halcyon 2000 is not to be the source of heading then it must be unplugged from the system 6 6 5 True Wind Direction Tide Set or DR Course Not Functioning Correctly a The Main Processor has not been configured to use the Halcyon 2000 as the main heading source Set the following to 16 NAVIGATE gt COURSE CALBRATE SCAL VAL 1 HDG NODE 218 HB 0845 06 6 7 ROUTI NE MAI 6 7 1 Through hull housings Keep the screw threads of through hull housings well greased with silicone or water pump grease Ensure that the outer surfaces of the housing are properly coated with anti fouling paint 6 7 2 Boat speed sensor paddlewheel type Use a stiff brush to remove marine growth that may cause the paddlewheel to freeze and then clean the surfaces with a very weak solution of household detergent If fouling is very severe push the paddlewheel axle out by using a small drift and then very gently wet sand the surface with a fine grade wet dry paper Inspect the o rings on both the sensor and the blanking plug and replace if necessary and then lubricate with silicone lubricant or petroleum jelly Vaseline 6 7 3 Boat speed sensor ultrasonic type HB 0845 06 Aquatic growth can accumulate rapidly on the transducer surface reducing performance Clean the surface with a soft cloth and a
128. low transducer Latitude and Longitude Heading Deviation and Variation Heading True Heading Steering Command Lae Recommended minimum implementation sentence Generic navigation information Transit specific Log mileage water referenced Velocity Made Good WCV__ Waypoint Closure Velocity O VPW Velocity Parallel to True Wind Device Measured WD WV RMB VHW VLW VMG VPW VTG VWR VWT WCV 160 HB 0845 06 Time to Waypoint Non standard NMEA sentence Note e The h2000 system will not necessarily extract data from every NMEA field This avoids the same information being repeated twice on the system 5 11 2 NMEA FFD Proprietary Input Summary PBGTTBS Polar Speed knots PBGTLAY Distance to Layline Nm Time to Layline hhmmss PBGTVMG VMG upwind polar Upwind heading for best VMG polar Downwind heading for best VMG polar PBGTSTR Distance to Start Line metres Time to Start Line hhmmss HB 0845 06 161 12000 User Manual 5 11 3 NMEA FFD Output Summary Mnemonic Description Present Heading Magnetic Heading Steering Command Heading True 162 HB 0845 06 5 12 Performance Processor NMEA Interfacing 5 12 1 Performance Processor Input Summary Mnemonic Description APA Autopilot format A APB Autopilot format B BEC Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Great Circl
129. n However should you need to do it then the changes are made in the system menu under WIND gt MEAS W S CALBRATE MHU CAL and WIND MEAS W S CALBRATE OFFS HB 0845 06 97 12000 User Manual 3 4 TRUE WIND CORRECTI ON Calibration of True Wind Angle and True Wind Speed will automatically correct Apparent Wind Angle and Apparent Wind Speed errors 3 4 1 True Wind Direction The need for further calibration of true wind direction will become clear as soon as you go sailing The true wind might vary in direction from tack to tack independently of any wind shifts This phenomenon has come to be known as the true wind tacking We can see the direct connection between true wind angle and direction in Figure 9 below True Wind Direction 280 Heading 240 Figure 10 True Wind Direction The reason for this is a variety of errors that enter into the calculation of true wind angle from measured wind angle 98 HB 0845 06 0845 06 MHU Figure 11 Upwash In Figure 11 the wind that the instruments measure is actually deflected from the real wind angle Add to this the various twisting effects of the mast and the Masthead Unit and we get some idea of the problems involved The hardest part is that it is easy to see the true wind direction tack as little as 2 3 degrees which would mean the correction factors being as accurate as 0 5 degree or about 1 For any particular windspee
130. n Linear 5 and this displays a value between 05 and 16 This setting determines the number of linear inputs that are available For example changing this value to 10 would display a maximum of 10 linear inputs The default value is 05 Damping is adjustable between 00 and 99 seconds The default setting is 01 Notes When calibration value 1 is changed to select a desired input sensor the linear value is no longer updated and a constant value is displayed until the page key is pressed e Extra functions selected and then removed remain in the display menu but with no data shown until the system is switched off and then back on again 205 12000 User Manual 5 16 4 Expansion Processor Wiring e inear functions will always be shown if selected by CAL VAL 4 on linear 5 They will show no data if the CAL VAL 1 is set to 1 or 2 TERMINAL FUNCTION 206 euo otum tut3 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Meter 5 SIN Meter 5 COS Meter 6 SIN Meter 6 COS Meter 7 SIN Meter 7 COS Meter 8 SIN Meter 8 COS Meter Lighting Meter Common Meter Ground N C N C Network Data ve Network Data Network Screen Battery Supply Ground Battery Supply 12V Battery Volts Sense N C Ground Sensor Supply 6 5V Linear 5 Input Linear 6 Input Linear 7 Input Linear 8 Input Linear 9 Input N C The Expansion Processor is connected to the system Fastnet for power and data req
131. nctions marked with an are NMEA Functions and are available only when a suitable Position Fixer is interfaced with the system 5 5 3 Function Selection Remote Pushbutton If a Remote Button is connected to a 20 20 Display any one of the 14 pre set functions may be selected by pressing and holding down the associated Button The Display will then cycle through the functions When the required function is displayed release the Button If the Button is held down too long and the required function is missed press and hold down the Button again The Display will then cycle though the functions in reverse order When the required function is displayed release the Button 5 5 4 Function Selection FFD HB 0845 06 An alternative to using a dedicated Remote Pushbutton is to control the 20 20 using any one of the standard FFDs on the system Any 20 20 can be controlled from any FFD To change the function displayed on a 20 20 using a standard FFD proceed as follows 1 At the FFD press and hold down the Page Key for approximately 3 seconds The FFD display will change to show the function displayed on the 20 20 together with the display number The selected 20 20 display will start to flash 2 2 Using the Scroll Down Key cycle through the 20 20 numbers and select the required Display Number the selected 20 20 will flash 3 Using the Scroll Up Key cycle through the 14 pre set functions until the required function is displa
132. ndspeed Damping 4 Apparent Wind Angle Damping 5 True wind speed damping 6 True wind angle damping 7 Tide Damping in minutes Xx damping value in seconds minutes if tide 0 to 99 5 15 27 Output Damping Value OD n CR n damping number as in previous command This command stops all automatic output and returns HB 0845 06 191 12000 User Manual D n xx CR Xx damping value 0 to 99 5 15 28 Input Hercules Channel Text IT nn c c d d CR nn 00 to 31 Hercules Channel Number see Table 7 c c channel text up to 16 characters only 10 displayed d d Page Text ignored by h2000 5 15 29 Output Text Immediately OT nn h CR nn 00 to 31 channel number h H for Hercules channel see Tables 7 and 8 R for NMEA or Remote channel Note Remote channel numbers must be allocated by adjusting CAL VAL3 for the required function or using the RC nn cc CR command This command stops all automatic output and outputs text as follows page text is returned as spaces HT nn c c CR if Hercules channel text requested RT nn c c CR if Remote Text requested 5 15 30 Output Alarm 192 OA nn CR nn alarm number see Table 13 This command stops all automatic output and returns Ann xxxx s CR nn Alarm Number Alarm Value s 0 for alarm OFF s for alarm ON and not active s 3 for alarm ON and active HB 0845 06 Table 13 Alarm Numbers Boatspeed Hi
133. network In addition the h2000 Main Processor provides four outputs for analogue indicators A variety of different analogues can be connected to each of these outputs The Main Processor also incorporates a battery backed memory that stores all the calibration damping and alarm settings whilst the power is OFF these settings are adjustable from any FFD or the Remote Vision wireless handheld HB 0845 06 1 2 2 Expansion Processor The Expansion Processor allows a further four analogue indicators and a number of additional sensors to be added to the system Further details are given in Chapter 5 Options 1 2 3 Performance Processor HB 0845 06 The Performance Processor adds two components to the system a polar table to store your yacht s performance data and additional interfacing facilities to enable communications between the h2000 and other electronic devices The polar tables can be adjusted to suit each individual yacht Once configured a range of new functions becomes available to assist with improved sailing of the boat Functions provided by the Performance Processor are Tacking Performance Reaching Performance Target Boat Speed Target True Wind Angle Optimum Wind Angle Next Leg Wind Predictions Tidal Set and Drift Not polar related The functions listed here are explained in detail in Chapter 2 Operating Information The interfaces provided are to both the NMEA and RS232C standards This allow
134. ng on the device connected to the NMEA interface the following functions may be displayed by the Hercules System Bearing to waypoint true rhumb Bearing to waypoint magnetic rhumb Bearing to waypoint true great circle Bearing to waypoint mag great circle Bearing from waypoint to waypoint true Bearing from waypoint to waypoint mag Distance to waypoint rhumb line Nm Distance to waypoint great circle Nm Distance to layline Nm Course over ground true Course over ground magnetic Speed over ground in knots Velocity made good to waypoint in knots Time to waypoint Time to Layline Cross track error Nautical miles Local time Universal Coordinated Time BTW RMB T BTW RMB M BTW GC T BTW GC M BRG W W T BRG W W M DTW RMB NM DTW NM LAYLINE NM CRSE T O G M SPD O G KT VMG WPT KT TTG WPT MS TTG L L MS CROSS NM LOC TIME MS UTC TIME MS In addition there are also a number of functions that can be input through the NMEA interface that duplicate other h2000 functions Paragraphs 5 10 5 13 Details of all the input functions are given in The NMEA functions may be called up to display in the same manner as any h2000 function see Chapter 2 Operating Information Most of the NMEA functions are to be found in the WAYPOINT Menu but the time functions LOC TIME and UTC TIME are in the TIME Menu Only those functions that are received
135. nputs 117 12000 User Manual 118 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Notes Clinometer and Barometric Pressure Sensor Main Processor NMEA Input NMEA Full Function Display Performance Processor Halcyon Gyro Processor with Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass Halcyon Gyro Processor with NMEA Gyro input Halcyon Gyro Processor as output interface All screens should be connected under the metal clamp bar located on Processor cases Cables should not to be run near Depth cables or other cables where interference may result HB 0845 06 990 00 22 MOSNS3S sv dOV 33 1 WisiL el3aans dOV 388 NOILVLOY STONY LSYIN 200 00 069 HOSN3S OldL3AOSVH 700 00 069 YS LSWONITO 9 1 00 061 HOLIMS ALIAVHO 021 00 24 LINN YILYMYIANN 13 WALSAS 589 990 00 22 MOSN3S YIS 180 00 78 01405 14 0 920 00 98 LINN 9334 DINOS 100 00 Z0 M3TIOHINOO 31038 2 0 00 068 13739 700 00 25 AV1dS10 02 04 610 00 068 13238 150 00 05 AW1dSIG 21 0 00 068 14738 820 00 0 2 600 00 07 LINN NOISNVdX3 ON 18vd 998 NANOHS LON 200 00 069 305539034 3ONVIHOJH3d 200 00 52 LINN GVAHLSVW 2 2 0 600 00 98 SSvdlAlOO 0002 6 H Q33ds N3s LHOWA 8 H Hld
136. ommand This command permits any single element of the polar table to be changed Example The command PI 7 05 07 45 CR Will cause the polar table element corresponding to a wind speed of 20 knots and a true wind angle of 50 degrees to be changed from 7 40 Knots to 7 45 Knots Likewise command PI 0 22 150 CR HB 0845 06 Will cause the true wind angle associated with the optimum down wind VMG in a true wind speed of 4 0 knots to be changed from 130 degrees to 150 degrees 5 15 17 Output Polar Table Type and Rating The command PR CR Will cause the current polar table type and its associated rating to be output in the following format W s xx xx CR s single digit 0 1 2 or 3 representing the polar table type currently being used Four digit number between 16 50 and 99 99 representing the IOR rating This rating value is used when the entire polar table is scaled 5 15 18 Input Polar Table Type and Rating HB 0845 06 The command PR s xx xx CR This command selects a polar table from the three available in the Performance Unit and then scales it for a new rating value s Polar table type 0 1 or 2 to be selected adjustments to the previously selected polar table will be lost If the s parameter is omitted then the currently selected polar table will be adjusted to the new rating value four digit number between 16 50 and 99 99 Representing the IOR rating When a n
137. on aid and is designed to assist in the navigation of your yacht It is not designed to totally replace conventional navigation procedures and precautions and all necessary precautions should be taken to ensure that the yacht is not placed into danger Caution Electrical Supply This equipment is 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 Caution Cleaning The use of alcohol or solvent based cleaners will damage this equipment and any warranty in force will be invalidated Caution Display Installation Displays installed into locations manufactured from conductive materials e g Steel Carbon Fibre etc should be insulated from the structure to prevent damage to the casings as a result of the effects of electrolysis HB 0845 06 3 12000 User Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL Conventions Instructions in this manual describe the controls and calibration of your h2000 system You can also use the controls on the RemoteVision if they have the same or similar names as those found in this manual The icon shown on the right is used in this manual Icon Meaning B Indicates that the function 1s for Hercules 2000 systems only HB 0845 06 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 13 1 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
138. on compass air temperature battery voltage and four linear inputs which can be connected to a variety of other sensors see Chapter 4 Installation Information 6 2 1 Mast Head Unit 6 3 HB 0845 06 If there appears to be a problem with wind speed or wind angle first check the cable connections at the main processor and at the mast base junction box The easiest way to test the mast head unit cable is by substituting a spare cable If the cable is damaged in the mast the cause of the damage should be ascertained and the mast re rigged or new conduit installed before replacing the cable The mast head unit should always be removed before the mast is un stepped to avoid damage It should be stored in its original packing box with the vane and cups removed Note e The mast head unit s bearings should not be oiled as they are of a sealed pre lubricated type and additional oil may cause chemical breakdown of the existing lubricant DEPTH SOUNDER Fault finding on the depth sounder is often difficult as depth sounder performance is dependent on many factors transducer type and installation boat speed electrical noise sea state sea bed conditions air and plankton in the water Indications of problems with the depth sounder normally manifest themselves in one of three ways display shows four floating bars 211 12000 User Manual The display locks down showing depths in the range 0 to 1 5m or display shows random deep dept
139. ormance Processor Output Summary Mnemonic Description Present Heading Magnetic Log Mileage Water Referenced 164 HB 0845 06 5 13 Halcyon Gyro Processor NMEA Interfacing 5 13 1 Halcyon Gyro Processor Input Summary Mnemonic Description GGA Latitude Longitude Present Heading Magnetic RMC Latitude Longitude Date amp Magnetic Variation Heading and Water Speed 5 13 2 Halcyon Gyro Processor Output Summary Heading Magnetic with variation Heading Magnetic Heading True Note e Sentences are only output if data is available HB 0845 06 165 12000 User Manual 5 14 Performance Processor NMEA I nput and Output Configuration The Performance Processor has two NMEA inputs and two NMEA outputs However if the RS232 interface is required then only one NMEA input and output can be used The inputs are optically isolated as required by the standard so there is no direct electrical connection between the talker device and the Hercules System The input requirement is half the minimum drive capacity of a standard NMEA ou put The two outputs are identical and are capable of driving at least two NMEA inputs each four in total If data is available then NMEA information is output once a second 5 14 1 Changing NMEA RS232 Configuration Changing the NMEA RS232 configuration is carried out by adjusting the calibration on Cross Track Error as follows 1 Select Cross Track Error on the displ
140. pre set function may be re configured to show any other function available to the system This feature allows any 40 40 to be set up to show the information most useful to the user at that station in the yacht The procedure for re configuring a 40 40 function is as follows 1 At the FFD press and hold down the Page Key for at least 3 seconds The FFD will change to show the function displayed on the 40 40 together with the display number 2 Using the Scroll Down Key cycle through each 40 40 display in turn display flashes and stop at your desired choice 3 Using the Scroll Up Key select the function you wish to change 4 Press the Enter Key and the function currently being displayed on the 40 40 will start to flash 5 Press and hold the Scroll Up Key and cycle through the normal FFD Menu until the required function choice is displayed e g NAVIGATE HB 0845 06 5 7 5 8 5 9 0845 06 6 Press and hold the Scroll Down Key until the required operational choice is displayed e g COURSE 7 Press the Enter Key to accept the selection Press the Page Key and the FFD will resume normal operation and the 40 40 displays the newly configured page GRAVI TY SWITCH In installations where two speed sensors or depth transducers are fitted a gravity change over switch can be fitted to automatically select the leeward sensor A switch on the outside of the unit over rides the automatic selection if requir
141. quickly The 40 40 s operation is described in Chapter 5 Options 1 4 5 Analogue Indicators There are a wide range of analogue indicators available refer to Chapter 5 Options for details 1 4 6 Halcyon Display This is a tactical compass display and is described in Chapter 5 Options 1 5 CALI BRATI ON It cannot be over stressed at this stage the importance of calibrating the system properly in both the initial stages of the installation and operation and throughout the life of the system 20 HB 0845 06 1 6 0845 06 62000 calibration is an ongoing process and is something you must be aware of each time you go sailing This is particularly relevant of the true wind calibration where constant refining will pay huge dividends in accuracy To this end the process 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 Refer to Chapter 3 Calibration DAMPING Another important facility that you need to be constantly aware of is the damping available on certain functions This allows you to filter signal noise on the function when in unstable or rough conditions The damping works by applying a filter over a time period the more you increase this time period the smoother the data readings will be but the longer it will take to see the effect of any change Similarly the lower the time period the greater
142. r M as appropriate A similar change will also be made to other functions that are heading dependent namely COURSE TWD REQD CRSE DR CRSE and TIDE SET A similar procedure may be used to select the reference for CTS Course To Steer which is derived from the Heading to steer to destination waypoint field in the APB sentence As with HEADING the text for CTS is updated automatically when the reference is changed 5 14 4 Handling of NMEA Alarm Conditions 168 Several NMEA sentences contain fields that indicate the validity of the data For example GLL RMA RMB and RMC contain a data valid or navigation receiver warning flag and GGA contains a quality indicator HB 0845 06 When input sentences containing these indicators are decoded by the Performance Unit the status of the indicators is checked If an invalid status is found then all the data in that sentence is marked as invalid when stored internally When output sentences are being constructed the validity of the data for each field is checked and if any field is found to be invalid the invalid indicator is set in the output sentence If no valid data has been received for a period of 15 seconds the corresponding B amp G function will display OFF 5 14 5 NMEA based Data on the B amp G Network Data derived from NMEA sources is normally transmitted on the B amp G network once a second However in the case of heading if the incoming data is being rapidly updated
143. ration HB 0845 06 To calibrate the log we must work out the number of revolutions of a paddle wheel or sonic pulses per second that correspond to each knot of boat speed The boat speed log calibration value is always shown as Hertz per knot Hz Kt The h2000 allows for calibration of separate port and starboard sensors as well as a single unit There are occasions when you will need to calibrate each tack separately e g for dual or single sensor installations due to the placement of the units off the centre line If you have a single unit which you have calibrated automatically as we are about to explain and it shows differences between one tack and the other then the solution lies in using the manual method of entering percentage offset values into the Boat Speed correction table 83 12000 User Manual In the case of multiple speed sensors the h2000 will always use the calibration value for the selected sensor this 15 determined by the system based on user choice of heel wind angle or a combination of the two 3 2 2 Preparation for Log Calibration Before calibrating the log you should ensure that the underwater unit is correctly aligned as follows Sonic Speed Check that the unit is operating correctly Ultrasonic Speed The notch on the transducer is located in the cut out in the housing Paddle Wheel The moulded arrows on top of the unit must be pointing forward along the fore and aft line of the hull T
144. rent wind angle correction yyy y is the true wind angle correction 77 77 is the true wind speed correction In general these values can be either positive or negative Negative values will be preceded by a minus sign 187 12000 User Manual Because output lines can only be a maximum of 80 characters it takes several lines to output a complete row Each line begins with UR r cc to identify the row and column of the data that follows Table 11 Apparent Wind Speed Correction 2 o 20 i A Speed 0 65 0 65 03 04 30 55 0 40 0 10 010 0 20 15 120 090 045 0 45 0 45 075 20 1 00 060 020 0 00 040 0 60 im 07 8 09 12 160 0 70 06 Id 0 10 0 20 01 20 6 80 10 160 E oa Speed 5 0 45 060 110 0 75 0 70 20 080 120 1 20 3 00 060 6 30 660 720 6 60 550 3460 _ Table 12 Apparent Wind Angle Correction S Wind Speed 188 HB 0845 06 60 60 477107170 ss 7190 5 s so ro 4o 20 lio foo 6 1 0 50 60 50 40 00 00 5 15 21 Input Apparent Wind Correction Table Value 5 s l to6row number as in previous command nn 011024 column number as in previous command yy yy or Windspeed correction value in knots or yyy y Wind Angle correction value in degrees This command permits any single element of the correction tables
145. required With the meter number and option on display press Enter the lower text will flash Use Scroll Down to scroll through the options until the appropriate one e g DEPTH is shown Pressing 143 12000 User Manual Enter will select that option and the meter drive will be configured to drive a DEPTH meter 6 Press Page to return to normal operation Note It is possible to configure more than one meter drive to the same meter option e g BOAT SPD on METER 1 and METER 2 5 3 4 Meter Scaling Meter scaling can also be varied for boat speed and wind speed For example if a 25 knot full scale Boatspeed Meter is required this can be done as follows Follow steps 1 and 2 as detailed in Para 5 3 3 2 With OPTIONS flashing press Scroll Up to reveal SCALING press Enter BOAT SPD will appear A further press of Enter will reveal the current maximum meter scale value for the Boatspeed Meter 3 To change this e g to 25 knots press Enter and then Scroll Up to increase the number to 25 0 A final press of Enter will then enter the new maximum scale The Boatspeed Meter will read between 0 and 25 knots 4 Press Page to return to normal operation 144 HB 0845 06 5 4 REMOTEVI SI ON 5 4 1 The Display HB 0845 06 Figure 15 RemoteVision Display RemoteVision is a lightweight palm sized unit that is linked into the h2000 Fastnet databus through a small wireless port and secure wireless conn
146. ress the Enter Key to accept the selection HB 0845 06 8 Press the Page Key and the FFD will return to normal operation and the 20 20 displays the newly configured page HB 0845 06 149 52000 User Manual 5 6 40 40 DISPLAY 5 6 1 The Display The 40 40 is a fully programmable single function large digit display which may be installed anywhere in the yacht Figure 17 40 40 Display 5 6 2 Display Configuration The 40 40 may be configured to repeat any function except latitude longitude available your h2000 System It is however provided with 14 pre set functions that may be selected by use of a remote push button connected to the display or via any FFD on the system The pre set functions are as follows Boat Speed Depth m Depth ft Apparent Wind Speed Apparent wind Angle True Wind Speed True Wind Angle Velocity Made Good Compass heading Timer Count Up Down 150 HB 0845 06 Bearing to Waypoint Course Over Ground Speed Over Ground True Wind Direction Note e Functions marked with an are NMEA Functions and are available only when a suitable Position Fixer is interfaced with the system 5 6 3 Function Selection Remote Push Button If a remote push button is connected to a 40 40 display any one of the 14 pre set functions may be selected by pressing and holding down the associated button The display will then cycle through the functions When the required function is displayed release
147. rrectly entered or has a parameter out of range then an error message of the following form will be output on RS232 196 HB 0845 06 0845 06 ERROR nn lt text gt CR nn error number text a text message describing the error The error numbers are as follows 01 Invalid command mnemonic 02 Command line too long gt than 80 characters 03 Invalid command syntax missing parameter 04 Invalid parameter 05 Parity error 06 Channel Number out of range 197 12000 User Manual Table 14 h2000 Function Numbers FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Air Temperature degrees C FUNCTION No NODE N Air Temperature degrees Apparent Wind Angle Apparent Wind Angle raw Apparent Wind Speed knots 77 Apparent Wind Speed m s 70 Apparent Wind Speed raw Average Speed Barometric Pressure Barometric Pressure Trend Battery Volts Bearing to Waypoint G C mag Bearing to Waypoint G C true 229 Bearing to Waypoint rhumb mag 228 Bearing to Waypoint rhumb true 221 Bearing Wpt to Wpt mag 225 Bearing Wpt to Wpt true 224 Boatspeed Boatspeed raw Course Course Over Ground Mag Course Over Ground True Cross Track Error XTE Dead Reckoning Course Dead Reckoning Distance Depth Meters Depth Feet Depth Fathoms Depth Sounder Receiver Gain Depth Sounder Noise Distance to Waypoint G C Distance to Waypoint Rhumb Fore Aft Trim Heading oo 100 135 134 141 230 r3 ra
148. running 6 Press Page to resume normal operation Each time you reset the TRIP LOG the AVERAGE SPEED resets and begins its calculation again The control facility for the Dead Reckoning functions work in the same manner The bearing and distance are linked so that when one 15 started both start HB 0845 06 2 7 LI GHTI NG CONTROL The level of illumination at system displays is controlled by the Power Lights Key Use of this key normally controls all the h2000 displays simultaneously However the level of illumination on a single FFD can be controlled individually under the menu choice LIGHTING gt LOCAL 2 7 1 Select Local Lighting Control 1 Press and hold Scroll Up or Scroll Down until LIGHTING appears in the text 2 Press Enter and use Scroll Up or Scroll Down until LOCAL appears in the text 3 Press Enter again and the original page display appears The FFD is now in local mode The Power Lights Key now controls this display only This will enable you to use very low lighting at the chart table down below whilst retaining the brightness up on deck 2 7 2 System Lighting Control HB 0845 06 Select LIGHTING 2 Press Enter and use Scroll Up or Scroll Down to select SYSTEM 3 Press Enter again the original page display appears and the lighting has returned to system control The Performance Unit has an input that allows the display lighting to be controlled externally This can be used to swit
149. s UPWIND OPT TWA UPWIND OPT VMG DOWNWIND OPT TWA DOWNWIND 181 HB 0845 06 12000 User Manual 5 15 14 Polar Table Manipulation A special set of RS232 commands are available for the manipulation of polar performance data Using these commands it is possible to read and adjust individual elements of the polar table or scale the whole polar table An example of the polar table format is shown in Table 10 The syntax and function of each command is as described in the following Paragraphs 5 15 15 Output Polar Table Value 5 s single digit number between 0 and 9 which represents column in the Polar Table see Table 10 Each column of the table has a true wind angle associated with it nn two digit value between 02 and 22 which represents a rw in the Polar Table Rows 02 to 18 represent true wind angles from 20 to 180 degrees in increments of 10 degrees Row 19 represents the optimum upwind VMG Row 20 represents the true wind angle associated with 19 Row 21 represents the optimum downwind VMG Row 22 represents the true wind angle associated with 21 Issuing this command will cause the following message to be output P xx x yy yy CR where three digit value representing true wind speed associated with row s of polar table boat speed in knots if nn 02 18 182 HB 0845 06 optimum upwind in knots if nn 19 true wind angle as
150. s The heel and trim information from the Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass is displayed in the PERFORM menu The H symbol will be placed on left indicating heel to port and on the right for heel to starboard The display will always be shown to 1 decimal point The U symbol on the left indicates that the bow is up while a d will be shown indicating bow down The display will always be shown to 1 decimal point Both heel and trim have an offset calibration to allow for any constant errors adding or subtracting from CAL VAL 1 will correct this PERFORM HEEL CALIBRATE CAL VAL 1 If you have heel and trim sensors connected to your system as well as a Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass then the Heel and Trim from the Compass will be used by default If you wish to use your external sensors then set CAL VAL 2 to 0 PERFORM HEEL CALIBRATE CAL VAL 2 3 7 DEPTH 112 A typical transducer installation is through the hull at a suitable position between the water line and the bottom of the keel A DATUM offset value can be set such that the depth display refers to either the water line or the keel line HB 0845 06 Add for Waterline Subtract for Keel Figure 14 Depth Datum The datum 1s entered under DEPTH DEPTH CALBRATE DATUM 3 8 AFT DEPTH The h2000 has the facility to display NMEA depth data from an auxiliary depth source Any NMEA depth information input into the NMEA
151. s actual performance You may well use one of these techniques to obtain your polar table however if you do not then the h2000 has one polar table already stored in its memory A copy of this polar table is shown in Table 3 on page 87 The polar table is located within the h2000 system under the following PERFORM gt TACKING CALBRATE CAL TAB TYPE 70 HB 0845 06 It can then be scaled to your rating using the RATING Menu choice which is at the same level and found by PERFORM gt TACKING CALBRATE CAL VAL2 RATING These values are entered in the normal manner Once you have understood and developed the polar table it will improve all the performance functions reaching and tacking performance optimum wind angle and target boat speed as well as the predictions of next leg We can see from Figure 4 how the target boat speed 15 obtained from the polar tables It is the point at which a perpendicular drawn to the O degree true wind angle first touches the curve hence optimising speed in a windward direction The boat speed on the curve at this point becomes the target boat speed for that wind speed and the true wind angle at that point becomes the optimum wind angle The two combined give the optimum VMG and so allow us to calculate tacking performance 2 9 44 Target True Wind Angle HB 0845 06 Menu heading PERFORM Function text TARG TWA Update rate 1Hz Units Degrees Notes 1 Derived
152. s have been declared FND New function declared without text can occur temporarily at start up or after changing a system setting e g True Magnetic reference 6 6 HALCYON 2000 COMPASS 6 6 1 Shows Heading and CAL Flashing Symptom Display flashes a Heading and CAL Possible Causes a The memory in the Halcyon 2000 is empty or has been corrupted This may be due to a System Reset being performed or the first time the compass has been installed and not yet been calibrated Perform a calibration swing to restore normal operation After a calibration swing the result is always FAIL There is a source of magnetic deviation near to the Halcyon 2000 compass Try re positioning the compass and perform the calibration 6 6 2 Heading Shows Err Possible Causes a HB 0845 06 The signal from the fluxgate sensor is too big or too small Try re positioning the compass If still showing Err set CAL CALBRATE gt CAL VAL 2 RES CAL to 1 217 12000 User Manual This will reset the compass All previous calibrations will be lost 6 6 3 Heading or COMP CAL Shows PHS Possible Causes a The compass is in the middle of resetting the display should show heading and CAL flashing after 20 seconds A calibration swing will be required 6 6 4 Two Headings Flashing Alternately Symptom Pilot or Halcyon Displays shows 2 headings flashing alternately Possible Causes a The Pi
153. s interfaced position fixing system 2 Analogue indicator available This is also sent direct from the position fixing system and is necessary for keeping the yacht tracking directly in to the target Cross Track Error indicates how far you are from the direct Rhumb Line or Great Circle as perpendicular distance and allows you to correct even the slightest deviation Although this may not be the objective on long tidally affected legs you will plan to be swept first one way and then the other The Cross Track Error is useful for monitoring your tidally corrected course to see if you have the right offset and that you are not being swept too far one way 23 12000 User Manual 2 9 15 Course to Steer Menu heading WAYPOINT Function Text CTS Update rate Provided by the Position Fixer Units M or T Note Requires NMEA 0183 interfaced position fixing system APB sentence 2 9 16 Dead Reckoning 54 Menu heading NAVIGATE Function text D R CRSE or D R DIST Update rate 1Hz Units M or T nautical miles Notes 1 Course and distance 2 Corrected for leeway if heel sensor fitted 3 be independently reset as a trip function Formerly the mainstay of all offshore navigation now with such widespread use of electronic position fixing equipment itis more often used as an essential back up It can be particularly effective as an indicator of the net course steered on long offshore legs Calculated
154. s two way communication with almost any type of electronic equipment for instance position fixers and laptop computers Full details on interfacing are given in Chapter 5 Options 15 12000 User Manual 1 2 4 Halcyon Gyro Processor The Halcyon Gyro Processor is an interface between the Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass and the B amp G Fastnet Network It also outputs NMEA heading information at a rate of 10Hz for use with other marine instruments and AD10 for use with Radar The Halcyon Gyro Processor accepts NMEA data from your position fixer for magnetic variation information to allow display and output of True referenced heading The Halcyon Gyro Processor can also be used as an interface to either output NMEA heading and AD10 from a B amp G system compass or to accept NMEA heading information from an external compass for use on the h2000 system Full details are given in Chapter 3 Calibration HB 0845 06 1 3 SENSORS 1 3 1 Masthead Unit The Masthead Unit measures the wind speed and angle at the masthead A choice of units 1s available Four sizes of Vertical Masthead Unit including some available in Specification for special applications A standard 450mm 17 5 horizontal unit is also available 1 3 2 Ultrasonic Speed Sensor The Ultrasonic Speed Sensor provides highly accurate and stable boat speed measurement The Ultrasonic Speed Sensor has no moving parts and requires minimal m
155. second determines the RS232C baud rate and format To configure the Performance Unit for RS232C NMEA MDE must be set to 0 default NMEA MDE can be found as follows WAYPOINT CROSS TR CALBRATE CAL NMEA MDE Full details of the meaning of other values of NMEA MDE are given in the NMEA interfacing Para 5 14 1 To adjust the RS232C baud rate and format select BAUD RTE as follows WAYPOINT CROSS TR CALBRATE CAL VAL2 BAUD RTE The units digit is the Baud Rate as follows 2 300 Baud 2 600 Baud 3 1200 Baud 4 2400 Baud 5 4800 Baud 6 9600 Baud 7 19200 Baud The tenths digit controls the format for input as well as output as given in Table 6 The default setting is 6 2 9600 Baud 7 data bits RTS CTS AII data has at least 1 stop bit 170 HB 0845 06 Table 6 65232 Format S9 7 data bits even parity CTS RTS handshake Handshake 7 data bits odd parity CTS RTS handshake handshake 7 data bits even parity CTS handshake handshake 7 data bits odd parity CTS handshake handshake RTS handshake handshake CTS ignored RTS handshake handshake CTS ignored handshake handshake CTS ignored handshake handshake CTS ignored 5 15 3 Command Syntax Commands are input as a string of ASCII characters starting with a character and a two character command mnemonic followed by data fields separated by commas The command is terminated and execution init
156. sed Compass 2 9 210 0 0 0101 010 0101 010 0 010 0 010 010 11213141516 7 11112113114 15 16 17 21122 8 HALCYON GYRO NETWORK BUS STABILIZED COMPASS HGSC oo oo oo RED 442V BLUE OV HGSC NETWORK BUS RADAR SUPPLY AD10 nun nun GPS POSITION NMEA HEADING OUTPUT FIXER WITH NMEA Notes 1 Allscreened wires must have their screen attached to the clamp bar across the front case 2 Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass HGSC has a separate supply and does not take power from the Network Bus The HGSC sensor supply must be taken from a source rated at 2A Network Data Network Data 135 0A 130 Supply Ground 4 cores screen Supply ve 12V nom AD10 Clock Low AD10 Clock High AD10 Data Low 10 AD10 Data High 13 Ground 11 NMEA Out V2 0 135 0 098 NMEA Out 1 5 amp 2 0 2 cores screen Ground 15 NMEA In Blue 2 L HGSC Power in Blue 2 Sores sereen HGSC Supply Black BGH063001 io HGSC Supply Red 20 HGSC Data in White 21 HGSC Data in Yellow 22 HGSC Data out Green 23 HGSC out Blue 136 HB 0845 06 Halcyon Gyro Processor With NMEA Input 112131415 6 7 819 10 11 12 t3 04 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 LE e R R RR NETWORK BUS uu N oo co O NETWORK BUS RADAR AD10 S GYRO WITH
157. sing Enter will cause the timer value to be reset to the nearest whole minute pressing the UP DOWN scroll arrow continues the cycle When the timer reaches zero the counter starts counting upwards Selecting START in this condition resets the counter to the SET value and starts counting down again When STOP is selected the timer stops at whatever value is currently displayed HB 0845 06 43 12000 User Manual 2 6 2 Rolling 5 Timer As an alternative to the main settable timer a rolling 5 is provided This simply cycles from 5 00 minutes to zero then starts again counting down from 4 59 until stopped The same START STOP and SYNC functions as used in the settable timer are available in the CONTROL menu 2 6 3 Timer Alarm Sounder When the timer is counting down the Audible Alarm optional fitted to the h2000 Main Processor will sound every 10 minutes until the counter reaches 10 minutes to go the alarm sounder will then sound briefly at the following intervals 5 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 1 00 0 30 0 15 0 10 0 05 and 0 00 2 6 4 Reset Trip Log 44 Select TRIP LOG on the upper display 2 Press Scroll Down once the lower display shows CONTROL flashing 3 Press Enter and then press Scroll Down repeatedly until the display shows RESET flashing 4 Press Enter and the display shows the TRIP LOG reset and RUN in the lower menu flashing 5 Press Enter again and the display now shows the TRIP LOG
158. sociated with above if nn 20 optimum downwind VMG in knots if 21 true wind angle associated with above if 22 Example The command 3 08 will cause the message 10 0 07 25 CR to be output true boat wind speed speed Likewise command 4 20 will cause the message P 12 0 042 CR to be output true true wind wind speed angle The command may also be used to output a complete row or the entire table by omitting one or more parameters For example the command PO 3 CR will cause the whole of row 3 to be output in the format PR r cc uu U CC VV VV CC VV VV CC WW WW CC XXX CC VY VY CC ZZZ HB 0845 06 183 12000 User Manual where r is the row number 0 9 is the column number 01 22 uu u is the true wind speed set for this row VV VV is the boat speed WW WW is the optimum upwind vmg XXX is the true wind angle for upwind vmg is the optimum downwind 777 is the true wind angle for downwind vmg Because output lines can only be a maximum of 80 characters it takes several lines to output a complete row Each line begins with to indicate which row and column follows In a similar way the command outputs the entire table row by row in the above format 5 15 16 Input Polar Table Value 184 5 s 0 9 in previous command 02 22 as in previous c
159. tant In rapidly changing tidal situations you need to lower the damping down as far as possible to be able to see the changes quickly Conversely in a steady tide or current the longer the period over which the calculation is averaged the more accurate the results will be The lag in the position fixer s ability to adjust to rapid changes in direction such as when tacking should also be borne in mind when considering the results of this function Frequent tacking produces figures that are unreliable and should be treated with caution 2 9 46 Timer Menu heading TIME Function text TIMER Update rate 1Hz Units Hours Minutes Seconds Note 1 Can be reset independently of other trip functions Used for both the start and to record elapsed time The timer will act as either a stopwatch or a countdown The Enter key will toggle the display between minutes seconds and hours minutes Paragraph 2 6 1 describes control of the timer 2 9 47 Time to Layline HB 0845 06 Menu heading TIME Function text TIME L L Update rate Provide by the position fixer Units Hours minutes seconds Note 1 Requires NMEA 0183 interfaced position fixing system transmitting the ZDL sentence 73 12000 User Manual This function is linked to Layline Distance The information displayed shows the time to go before reaching the appropriate layline A value of zero indicates time to tack or gybe 2 9 48 Time to Waypoint Menu hea
160. theoretical value for leeway coefficient as it is to try to measure it Should that not be possible then we can calculate the Leeway coefficient from the following formula L KxH Bs x Bs where Bs Boat Speed Leeway Coefficient H Heel Angle L Leeway Angle K then is the constant that needs to be entered and to establish a value for leeway coefficient we need to measure the leeway angle at a particular heel angle and boat speed shown in Fig 13 below 110 HB 0845 06 Back Bearing Leeway Angle Figure 13 Leeway Angle Measurement The idea is to sail on a steady course and drop markers over the stern at regular intervals the angle between them and the centreline of the yacht is measured with a hand bearing compass and hence leeway angle is measured Whilst this is happening the boat speed and heel angle should be noted at intervals and an average calculated These values can then be used to calculate the leeway coefficient from the following expression Bs x Bs H Obviously the flatter the water and the steadier the breeze the more likely this is to be successful but even in perfect conditions it is difficult to say the least Once you have the leeway coefficient K then it is entered into the system under NAVIGATE LEEWAY CALBRATE CAL VALI please collect your markers after calibration HB 0845 06 111 12000 User Manual 3 6 3 Heel and Trim angle from Halcyon Gyro Compas
161. ting Input table selection and rating Enter polar windspeed Assign remote channel Display performance unit memory Display software version number Trip Control Output trip status Output wind correction Input wind correction 201 12000 User Manual 5 15 37 True Wind Correction There are two tables that are used to correct the values of true wind angle and true wind speed before output to the display or use in calculation of true wind direction These are the values that can be adjusted via the FFD when calibrating true wind angle and speed and are explained in Chapter 3 Calibration 5 15 38 Output True Wind Correction Table Values TO s nn CR s to 6 row number for 5 10 15 20 25 and 30 knots true wind speed respectively nn 25 to 28 column number Columns 25 to 27 contain the true wind angle correction values for Upwind Reaching and Downwind sectors respectively Column 28 contains true wind speed correction values for 180 degrees down wind The wind speed correction values are interpolated to 0 at 90 degrees The command stops all automatic output and returns U s nn y y CR if nn 25 to 27 or yyy y True wind angle correction value degrees if nn 28 yy yy True wind speed correction value in knots 5 15 39 Input True Wind Correction Table Values 5 5 1706 number as in previous command nn 25 to 28 column number as in previous
162. to be changed HB 0845 06 189 12000 User Manual 5 15 22 Output Apparent Wind Correction Status 15 This command will stop automatic output and reply with C 15 s CR 0 for no corrections being applied to apparent wind values 1 for corrections being applied to apparent wind values for use in further calculations 5 15 23 Enable Disable Apparent Wind Correction 1C 15 s CR 0 for no correction to be applied to apparent wind values 1 for correction to be applied to apparent wind values used in further calculations 5 15 24 Input Calibration Value 1C n x x CR n calibration number x X calibration value Max Value Boatspeed 9 99 Boatspeed 564 99 Windspeed Hz kt_ 199 359 9 o 21 Zero Correction Angle ignored Max Mast _____ Max Twist Angle ignored Windspeedoffset 99 Depth datumm 90 Depth datumft xxx 90 6 True Wind Correction ignored SEE EN 190 HB 0845 06 Depth datum fm xxx 90 Compass offset 359 0 Apparent wind correction 359 9 Tide On N L Select XXX X 5 15 25 Output Calibration Value OC n CR n calibration number as above This command stops all automatic output and returns C n x x CR 5 15 26 Input Damping Value 1D n xx CR n damping number 1 Boatspeed Damping 2 Heading Damping 3 Apparent Wi
163. tretch of open water with little traffic so you will not have to take avoiding action which would ruin the calibration The flatter the water and the less the wind the easier it will be to meet the conditions for calibration HB 0845 06 0845 06 Notes Check for any large steel structures nearby that may cause additional erratic deviations Scroll to the MISC menu and select HALCYON on the top display GYRO will be displayed in the top data line if a Halcyon Gyro Stabilised Compass is connected Press scroll down until the lower text shows CALIBRATE press the ENTER key Press scroll down until the lower text shows CALIBRATE press the ENTER key and scroll down to CAL VAL 1 press enter and START will be displayed with 0 as a default value Press enter and the 0 starts to flash Use the scroll up key to change the value to Press the Enter key The display now shows 000 At a speed not exceeding five knots turn the boat through 360 at a rate not greater than 2 3 per second The display will show the amount of turn completed so far Continue to turn the boat until the display shows PASS or FAIL If FAIL is displayed you must re calibrate your compass The compass calibration swing can be aborted at any time To do this press the Enter key once Next press the Scroll Down key and change the value from 1 to 0 You can re calibrate at any time by following the above proce
164. uirements WIRE COLOUR Green Blue Red Violet Red Violet Green Blue Yellow Orange Black Green White Screen Black Red Link to 18 Blue Red Green Green Green Green Green HB 0845 06 TERMINAL FUNCTION 29 30 3 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 HB 0845 06 N C N C N C N C N C N C N C N C Linear 10 Input N C Linear 11 Input Linear 12 Input 12V Switched Supply Linear 13 Input 6 5V Sensor Supply RPM Input Ground Linear 14 Input Linear 15 Input Linear 16 Input WIRE COLOUR Green Green Green Red Green Red Green Blue Green Green Green 207 12000 User Manual CHAPTER 6 DIAGNOSTIC DATA 6 1 FFD DIAGNOSTI CS The FFD contains a number of diagnostic functions These allow the FFDs own keys display and memory to be tested and also perform some checks on other parts of the system via the network One of the more useful of these tests enables the user to determine the software version numbers of the processor units in the system This information is often useful when contacting service agents 6 1 1 Diagnostic Function Selection To use the diagnostic functions they must be selected on the required FFD when the system is switched ON as follows l 208 When switching ON the system press Enter and hold until DIAGNOST appears on the upper text in an otherwise blank display Press Enter and the first test option appears whic
165. uires Digital Amplifier 2 Calibration available System for accurate measurement of load on rigging pins that are in shear Refer to Loadcell manual for more information 2 9 28 Mast Angle HB 0845 06 Menu heading PERFORM Function text MAST ANG Update rate 1Hz Units Degrees Notes 1 Requires mast rotation sensor 2 Offset calibration available Required for yachts with rotating masts such as multi hulls who have the mast rotation sensor fitted This function displays the angle between the mast and the centreline of the yacht i e the angle it is twisted off the centreline 61 12000 User Manual 2 9 29 Measured Wind Angle Menu heading WIND Function text MEAS W A Update rate 4Hz Units Degrees Notes 1 Alignment calibration The Measured Wind Angle is the angle measured by the Masthead Unit sensor and corrected by alignment calibration Measured Wind is not used whilst sailing but is a useful function for checking the operation of Wind instruments before additional corrections are applied to the data 2 9 30 Measured Wind Speed Menu heading WIND Function text MEAS W S Update rate 4Hz Units Knots Notes 1 Anemometer calibration 2 Offset Correction The Measured Wind Speed is the angle measured by the Masthead Unit sensor and corrected by alignment calibration Measured Wind is not used whilst sailing but is a useful function for checking the operation of Wind instruments before
166. unting to a black art the navigators who really understand and can get the maximum from their electronic partners have tended to hide what is like sail trim a highly logical understandable process in a veil of mystifying jargon This part of the manual hopes to remove some of that mystique and break the calibration process down into a series of simple steps which when carefully undertaken in the right order will consistently produce good results There are four sensor inputs to your system that are fundamental to its integrated approach Boat Speed Compass Heading Measured Wind Angle and Measured Wind Speed HB 0845 06 3 2 Without these basic inputs you cannot have the more important values of true wind speed and direction and velocity made good which are calculated from them As an absolute minimum your system should measure these four parameters There are many really useful additional values that the h2000 allows you to measure but they are not essential to the system s primary function Nevertheless these will need to be calibrated as well but we shall deal with them separately after we have the main system up and running On any yacht after the launch the calibration of the sensors should have the same priority as making sure that the sails fit It is crucial to keep a full record of the process Appendix 1 contains calibration tables for this purpose BOAT SPEED LOG CALI BRATI ON 3 2 1 Principle of Log Calib
167. vailable Low alarm available HB 0845 06 4 Function text can be renamed to other pre defined choices Aft Depth is useful when it is important to monitor the depth from an auxiliary depth transducer For example it is possible to install an NMEA depth transducer at the stern of the yacht which then allows you to monitor depth readings when manoeuvring stern to into a berth Refer to Chapter 3 Calibration for details on setting the depth datum and renaming the function text 2 9 2 Air Temperature Menu heading TEMP Function text AIR TEMP Update rate 1Hz Units Notes 1 2 Degrees Centigrade Fahrenheit Requires Air Temperature sensor Audible high low alarm available A useful addition to the meteorological data 2 9 3 Apparent Wind Angle Menu heading WIND 2 0845 06 Function text APP W A Update Rate 2Hz Hydra Update rate 4Hz Hercules Units Degrees Notes 1 Variable damping 0 99 seconds 2 Dynamic damping available 3 Analogue indicators available 4 Audible sector alarm available 5 Corrected for Heel and Trim angles requires sensors 47 52000 User Manual Used in calculated functions such as True Wind Speed and Angle There is a special analogue indicator called Magnified Wind which only shows the 0 50 upwind downwind sector of apparent wind angle in a magnified form Analogues are described in Chapter 5 Options 2 9 4 Apparent Wind Speed
168. w 5 3 2 Analogue Indicators 142 Up to four analogue indicators can be added to the basic system If more are required then an Expansion Unit can be used allowing another four analogue indicators onto the system The four indicators can be selected from the following list HB 0845 06 Boatspeed Depth Windspeed Apparent Wind Angle Magnified Wind Angle Compass Heading Cross Track Error Trend Rudder Heel Off Course True Wind Angle Note tems marked with are only available with the Halcyon Display 5 3 3 Analogue Indicator Configuration HB 0845 06 If meters other than the defaults are chosen then it is necessary to reconfigure the meter drive outputs from the Computer Unit This is done from any FFD as follows 1 Power the system with the Enter Key pressed DIAGNOST appears Press Scroll Up SYS appears press Enter to select this option now press Enter again to select the METERS option With OPTIONS flashing press Enter METER 1 appears the Scroll Up Key is now used to scroll through the meter drives Refer to the installation sheet to determine the meter options and their respective meter drives With the appropriate meter drive flashing in the top display press Enter to reveal the current option assigned to that meter Pressing Scroll Up at this stage and then Enter again will reveal the METER 2 option Repeating this process will reveal the METER 3 and METER 4 options as
169. y which starts the value flashing then using the Scroll Up or Scroll Down Keys for change to the required value Press the Enter Key again to complete the operation The use of the Enter Key differs depending on whether you want to select a Function Menu Choice or an Operation Menu Choice Function Menu Choice If a Function Menu Choice is selected from the system menu using the Scroll Up Key the new function will appear in the upper display when the Enter Key is pressed Operation Menu Choice If an Operation Menu Choice is selected from the system menu using the Scroll Up Key the new operation will appear on the upper display when the Enter Key is pressed Therefore to select a different FUNCTION 1n the upper display the Scroll Up Key must be used To perform an operation such as changing a calibration value on the function in the upper display the Scroll Down Key must be used The two additional uses of the Enter Key are as follows Accept and Reset Alarms When an alarm sounds if the audible alarm is fitted or flashes at the FFD two presses of the Enter Key stops the warning and resets the alarm HB 0845 06 Expand Function Displays When displaying the TIMER LATITUDE and LONGITUDE functions the Enter Key can be used to expand the display Normally the Log function displays nautical miles to two decimal places i e 99 99nm maximum One press of the Enter Key expands the display to 0099nm giving a maximum
170. yed on the FFD Release the Scroll Up Key 147 12000 User Manual 4 If the function is missed press and hold down the Scroll Up Key and the functions will cycle through in reverse order Release the Scroll Up Key when the required function is displayed 5 Press the Page Key The FFD will now return to normal operation and the 20 20 will display the selected function 5 5 5 Re configuring 20 20 Display 148 In addition to the 14 pre set functions any one of the 20 20 Displays may be re configured to show any other function available to the system This feature allows any 20 20 to be set up to show the information most useful to the user at that station in the yacht The procedure for re configuring a 20 20 function is as follows 1 At the FFD press and hold down the Page Key for at least 3 seconds The FFD will change to show the function displayed on the 20 20 together with the display number 2 Using the Scroll Down Key cycle through the 20 20 numbers and select the one required 3 Using the Scroll Up Key select the function you wish to change 4 Press the Enter Key and the function currently being displayed on the 20 20 will commence to flash 5 Press and hold down the Scroll Up Key and cycle through the normal FFD Menu until the required function choice is displayed e g NAVIGATE 6 Press and hold down the Scroll Down Key until the required operational choice is displayed e g COURSE 7 P
171. ype and 185 5 15 18 Polar Table Type and 185 5 15 19 Input Polar Table Wind 186 5 15 20 Output Apparent Wind Correction Table Values 186 5 15 21 Input Apparent Wind Correction Table Value 189 5 15 22 Output Apparent Wind Correction 5 05 190 5 15 23 Enable Disable Apparent Wind Correction esses 190 5 15 24 Input Calibration Value oe eiie 190 5 15 25 Output Calibration Value eo aee eed 191 5 15 26 Input Damping Value Un ae Seth n Ko 191 5 15 27 Output Damping Value 191 5 15 28 Input Hercules Channel Text etie rettet pet 192 5 15 29 Output Text Immediately eI ea 192 51230 Output Alarm 192 5 15 31 12000 General Purpose Input 194 5 15 32 General Purpose Output Value 194 HB 0845 06 5 15 33 NMEA Sentence Output Rate Selection 195 5 15 34 Displaying the Software Version 196 5 15 35 5232 Error 5 196 5 15 36 5232 Command Summary se eres nad 201 SASS Tru Wind Correction mice e rose e essent
172. z s 2 for automatic output enabled at 4Hz Sets or resets automatic output flag for basic raw data Automatic output is started using the 5 1 command Basic data is then output every half second as follows B w W x X y Y Z Z CR www W Boatspeed in Hz uncalibrated 5 characters Apparent Windspeed in Hz uncalibrated 5 characters Apparent Wind Angle in degrees no offset 5 characters 777 7 Heading in degrees after application of offset 5 characters If OS 2 CR is used basic data will be output every quarter of a second 5 15 9 Immediate Output of Basic Data OB CR This command stops all automatic output of other data and outputs basic data immediately Data is output using the same format as automatic output of basic data Note e After automatic data has been stopped by this command it can be restarted using the OS 1 CR command 5 15 10 Immediate Output of Channel or Remote Data OLnn s CR HB 0845 06 177 12000 User Manual nn channel number 00 to 31 For NMEA and Remote 0 to 9 functions channel numbers must be allocated by setting CAL VAL3 on those functions or using the RC nn cc CR command Table 7 gives the channel numbers for other functions s 0 or H for Hercules data output s 1 or R for NMEA or Remote data output This command stops all other automatic output and outputs as follows Inn xxxxx CR Hercules data requested Rnn xxxxx CR

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