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Product Catalogue 2008

Product Catalogue 2008
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Product Catalogue 2008

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About B&G
B&G, a brand under Navico, has over 50 years of experience in marine electronics, providing high-quality and reliable solutions for racing and cruising. Their instruments are known for clarity and technical superiority, offering tailored solutions and support both on and off the water.
Why Choose B&G?
B&G is preferred by top sailing experts for its advanced technology and support. The company offers a 3-year warranty on the H3000 system and has received several quality awards. Their Deckman software is highly advanced, and they provide a comprehensive support network.
New for 2008
The RaceVision3000 and Gimballed Rate Compass (GRC) are new additions, enhancing navigation and pilot performance. B&G continues to innovate with increased R&D resources from being part of the Navico group.
Regatta Support
B&G offers extensive global regatta support, including pre-race visits, on-water tuning, seminars, and post-race support. They attend numerous international events, providing skilled technicians and direct feedback on product use.
How to Specify Your System
Choosing a system involves considering the type of sailing and conditions. The H3000 system is divided into processor levels, sensors, pilots, and displays. Options include the H3000 Hercules Performance system for top-end racing and the H3000 Hydra system for superyachts and cruisers. B&G offers various display options and integration with other electronics.
Suggested Systems
Grand Prix Racer System: Designed for custom-built racing yachts, offering ultimate accuracy and performance with components like the WTP2 Processor and Deckman software.
Superyacht System: Suitable for custom superyachts, focusing on flexible integration, expansion options, and intuitive interfaces with components like the H3000 CPU and 40/40 Displays.
System Overview
The document outlines various systems designed for different types of sailing yachts, including multihulls, racing yachts, cruisers, and club racers. Each system is tailored to specific needs, offering a range of components and benefits to enhance sailing performance and navigation.
Specifications
Details include resin reinforced studs, gravity switches, depth sensors, compass sensors, loadcells, rudder reference units, environmental sensors, pilot systems, and the Wave Technology Processor (WTP2). Each component is described with dimensions, materials, and specific features.
Procedures and Recommendations
Proper installation and maintenance of sensors and pilot systems are crucial for optimal performance. The WTP2 is recommended for enhanced data accuracy and processing speed in competitive sailing environments. Regular checks and replacements of spare parts are advised to maintain system integrity.
Key Data from Tables and Diagrams
Loadcell dimensions and Safe Working Load (SWL) values are provided for various pin sizes. Hydraulic Pump and Ram specifications include dimensions, weight, power consumption, and yacht compatibility. Pilot system components are detailed with dimensions, power requirements, and operational features.
Critical Information
The WTP2 processor is highlighted as a crucial component for high-performance sailing, offering advanced data processing capabilities. Accurate sensor data is emphasized for navigation and performance optimization in sailing.
Key Features of WTP2
Includes high data rate sampling, enhanced wind calculations, Ethernet communications, customizable data variables, and high rate data writing to display network.
Recent Enhancements of WTP2
Features FTP access via LAN, improved input filtering, waterproof RJ45 Ethernet port, dual switchable GPS inputs, and push-fit connectors for easy installation and maintenance.
IMU Sensor
Provides high-quality heading information using multi-axis rate gyros and accelerometers, improving True Wind data with a 10 Hz update rate.
Deckman v8 Software
Advanced tactical navigation software used in major races, offering tools for short course, offshore, and ocean racing with features like C-Map MAX chart support and tactical data overlays.
RaceVision3000
Provides tactical navigation data on a compact, wireless PC tablet, designed to complement B&G’s H3000 and WTP2 systems.
Custom Projects
Offers tailor-made solutions for yacht racing teams, integrating WTP2 and B&G display technology with Deckman software, providing bespoke performance-enhancing systems for unique projects.
Worldwide Support
B&G ensures comprehensive global support through an extensive network of distributors, dealers, and technical support specialists, supported by affiliations with professional sailors, electronics experts, and yacht clubs.
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Product Catalogue 2008-1

2008 Catalogue www.bandg.com A brand by Navico - Leader in Marine Electronics

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Product Catalogue 2008-3

A performance solution to suit your needs This catalogue will help you select the complete electronic solution to suit your boat and application. Choose from the range of easily integrated B&G instruments, pilots and navigation equipment. If in doubt, call one of our specialists to help you decide what you need and who should install it. On more winning boats than any other system B&G have been making instruments for over 50 years and throughout this time, have been innovators of the most highly advanced marine technology. The new H3000 system is an evolution of a successful formula, which introduces...

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Product Catalogue 2008-4

New for 2008 New for 2008 Developing the B&G range NEW RaceVision3000 The new RaceVision3000 is the latest edition in the B&G RaceVision line of on-deck navigation systems. A rugged PC solution, with integrated Deckman tactical software, the RaceVision3000 allows the navigator full access to race winning data at any time. Read more on page 44-45 An action packed year ahead Being on the cutting edge of technology for many years has allowed B&G a special insiders view into the most exciting and technologically advanced grand-prix racing as well as major boat build projects and every lesson learned...

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Product Catalogue 2008-5

Regatta Support Regatta Support With at least one sailing event somewhere in the world virtually every day, B&G's dedication to offering extensive global regatta support is key in our customer commitment to you. Our close relationships with local dealers and specialists ensures good support at all events and at the larger regattas you will see B&G's own team providing an unequalled level of service to all B&G users. This means skilled technicians are on hand to offer you help and advice and also gives us direct feedback on B&G products and how they are used. B&G notification of regattas and activities...

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Product Catalogue 2008-6

System Grand Prix Racer Boats that would use this system ■ Custom-built racing yachts e.g. TP52 ■ Performance super yachts e.g. Wally Yachts in this class require certain ■ Flexibility to add a variety of sensors Benefits of this system ■ The WTP2 Processor provides the most accurate data available, wind data is corrected to remove the errors induced by the motion of the yacht which is measured by a dedicated multi-axis rate-gyro sensor large variety of inputs and can be programmed by the user to suit their particular requirements ■ IMU sensor provides highly accurate 10Hz Heading, Heel and Trim...

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Product Catalogue 2008-7

Boats that use the system ■ Cruising and racing multihulls ■ Shorthanded and single handed racing System Requirements ■ Dual boat speed inputs with independent calibration, automatically switching to optimum sensor ■ Measurement and calculation of key wind data with correction for mast rotation angle ■ Ability to correct linearity errors in boat speed measurement over a wide speed range ■ Pilot with Halcyon Gyro-Stabilised Compass ■ Dual Speed sensors ■ Mast Rotation sensor Benefits of this system ■ Hercules Performance CPU automatically selects the relevant boat speed sensor, and calibration,...

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Product Catalogue 2008-8

Blue Water Cruiser Boats that would use this system ■ Quality, comfortable cruising yachts e.g. Swan, Hallberg Rassy and Oyster System Requirements ■ Durable, reliable instruments ■ Traditional unobtrusive styling ■ Integrated chart plotter solution ■ Integral cruising features e.g. alarm systems Benefits of this system ■ Performance, reliability and durability proven in the world's toughest ocean races and ■ Additional safety and cruising features including extensive alarm options, logs and dead-reckoning features ■ Barometric Pressure and Air Temperature sensors for monitoring weather trends...

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Product Catalogue 2008-9

System Day Cruiser/Club Racer Boats that would use this system ■ Smaller production cruising yachts e.g. X-34, System Requirements ■ Easy to use, intuitive, system ■ The same high level of quality and reliability as the more advanced systems ■ Straight-forward display of data for less- experienced crew Benefits of this system ■ An easy to use interface with intuitive menu ■ Graphical display with user configurable pages for single or multiple lines of ■ Analogue Apparent Wind Angle display gives clearer understanding of the data for less-experienced sailors ■ An ACP Pilot with Graphical Pilot...

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Product Catalogue 2008-10

B&G H3000 - Welcome to the next generation. The constant challenge to develop new technological solutions has culminated in a wealth of experience and knowledge, enabling B&G to harness technical developments and provide proven solutions for every sailor's need. Designed to appeal to both the serious cruising and racing owner, H3000 is an evolution of a successful formula that consists of race proven technology and brand new elements, which redefine electronic excellence. Improvements experienced with the new H3000 system are striking, with particular advances in display technology, ease of use,...

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Product Catalogue 2008-11

H3000 Base Packs provide a starting point when system building base packs include a graphical display and a CPU along with nstallation accessories and documentation. Refer to page 27 to determine what level of CPU functionality you require. BGH300001 Hydra Base Pack with mono GFD Simnet Power Cable 2m, terminated as above with colour GFD in place of mono) Hercules Base Pack with mono GFD Simnet Power Cable 2m, terminated ■ as above with colour GFD in place of mono) Hercules Performance Base Pack with includes Deckman Simnet Power Cable 2m, terminated - as above with colour GFD in place of mono)...

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Product Catalogue 2008-12

Graphical Function Display (GFD) The Graphical Function Display (GFD) acts as both a flexible display unit and a controller for the H3000 system. The high-resolution graphical display allows the use of both graphical data representation and a very intuitive user interface. Both colour and monochrome versions are available - monochrome versions are intended for on-deck use and viewing from distance, the colour version is designed to allow additional clarity in short-range applications such as nav stations, cabins and pedestal mounts. Supply Voltage Power Consumption lights on/off Display Resolution...

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