Calibration/setup document:

 

 

Basic setup for a B&G Hydra/Hercules System (good luck reading and understanding this)

http://www.bandg.com/upload/BandG/Documents/Manuals/newh2000proc.pdf (S/N H374001 and higher)

DEPTH -> DEPTH ==> CALIBRATE -> DATUM

SPEED -> BOAT SPD ==> CALIBRATE -> MANL CAL -> SINGLE (or use AUTO CAL)

WIND -> MEAS W/A ==> CALIBRATE -> MHU ANGL   (or sometimes APP W/A)

 

NAVIGATE -> COURSE  ==> CALIBRATE -> CAL VAL1 -> HEADING NODE 

NAVIGATE -> D/R COURSE ==> CALIBRATE -> CAL VAL1 -> HEADING NODE

(5, 9, 15,16,17,18 or 96,97,...) heading node 9 is NMEA through Performance Processor instead of FFD

 

 

For better wind data, enter the correction table found in the X35 tuning guide http://www.skilux.fi/Link.aspx?id=1009319

WIND -> TRUE W/A ==> CALBRATE -> CORRECTION

WIND -> TRUE W/S ==> CALBRATE -> CORRECTION

 

Further, change the DAMPING of some functions, depending on the wind conditions

To enter setup, press both < and > next to COURSE (3rd row of buttons)

Enter all data (B TYPE=SAIL, H SRC=18, H OFF=0,DIP=2,DRIVE=A, S CAL=6.25,B LEN=12.0,B LAG=0.30,R GAN=2)

RUD P = rudder Port, RUD S = rudder Starboard, RUD M=mid and then select RUD T, this will determine the time from Port to Starboard

 

Sea Trial: Do a compass SWING, make a slow 360, later test the system by changing the boat direction by 90 or 120 degrees and determine boat lag.

 

During Sailing, select RESP and choose between ECON, NORMAL or DOWNWIND for more quicker response

http://www.bandg.com/upload/BandG/Documents/Div/hpilot.pdf (pre July 2004)

NAVIGATE -> LEEWAY ==> CALIBRATE -> CAL VAL1  = Factor K (between 8 and 10 on a fast yacht?)

PERFORMANCE -> HEEL ==> CALIBRATE -> CAL VAL 1 -> OFFSET

PERFORMANCE -> TRIM ==> CALIBRATE -> CAL VAL 1 -> OFFSET

 

For entering your performance data, use a program like Deckman or Expedition, which will save you a lot of work.

 

Upgrade to the latest system EPROMs, check the versions:

 

Reset system

 

FFD Quick Reference

 

Shutdown Alarm

press the ENTER key twice to silence the audible alarm.

 

20/20 programming (temporary and fixed)

 

Lock FFD

press ENTER and LIGHTS, to lock all except page key, again to lock all, again to unlock

 

Change pages on FFD 

See manual