B&G Fastnet Bus information
This is the general information on the bus used by B&G (Brookes and Gatehouse) H2000 and H3000 systems (and probably also the H1000)
Fastnet cable
The system is terminated by a 100 ohm … more
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MHU
Intro
Both the 213 and the 496 MHU share the same type of bearings, read more about replacing the MHU bearings
There are several types of masthead units, when one of the connectors is corroded try … more
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Autopilot
The B&G Autopilot is available in 2 versions, a high and a low power device.
Be careful, the autopilot doesn't tack very well or handles windshifts badly, read this:http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/ … more
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Zeus Touch
Some info on the new Zeus Touch and the GoFree Wireless Wifi-1 module
The Zeus 7 and 8 inch do have NMEA 0183, it's not mentioned in the specs, but the video cable (sold seperately) also has NMEA … more
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H-link
The H-Link is the connection between an H2000 or H3000 and a PC. It is also used to connect the H3000 to the Zeus unit (not the Zeus Touch).
There is some difference between H2000 and H3000 H-link: … more
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Fastnet Node numbers
All data on the fastnet bus is sent from a node adress, and possibly send to a node (or to all nodes through the 0xFF broadcast address)
Collective addresses (hex)
FA All 20/20s FB All … more
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Fastnet Channels
Channel Number
Channel Number
Number of
Format
Channel Name
Short Name
Dec
Hex
Bytes
Node
Node Reset
00
00
0
??
01
01
4
Rudder Angle
11
0B … more
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Fastnet Commands
FASTNET COMMANDS
Command
Description
Bytes
00
This maybe a ARP request to see if my node address is in use. (used at start up) or Reset Command
01
This appears to be a … more
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B and G
Page about all the Brookes and Gatehouse (B and G) marine electronics system.
Schemas and circuits of the H2000
Info on the H3000
Detailed info on the Fastnet bus used by B&G, to send … more