H5000 Basic Hydra Pack

The H5000 Hydra base pack includes the two core navigation system components:

The H5000 Hydra CPU (central processing unit)The H5000 5-inch color graphical display

The H5000 Hydra pack is designed as the entry point to the H5000 range. It is primarily aimed at experienced recreational sailors and club regatta racers looking for a high-performance and accurate instrumentation system.

The H5000 graphical display features a 5-inch diagonal color TFT-LCD screen with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels.

Yes, the H5000 display screen features optically bonded construction. This technology eliminates the internal air gap, preventing condensation and maximizing clarity and readability, even in full sunlight.

The H5000 display can present navigation data in numerical or graphical form. It includes dedicated sailing functions, such as:

SailSteer: a graphical page that centralizes all key data on a single screen. Start Line: a regatta start assist function.

The Hydra level is the foundation of the H5000 system, providing all essential navigation functions. The higher levels, Hercules (for experienced racers) and Performance (for professional racers), add advanced software features such as polar table support, 3D motion wind correction, and more advanced calibration options.

The power consumption is optimized for life aboard:

H5000 Hydra central processing unit (CPU): typical consumption of 2.4W. H5000 graphic display: typical consumption of 1.9W and maximum of 2.4W.

Both components are designed for the marine environment with different IP ratings:

The H5000 Hydra central processing unit is rated IPX5. The H5000 graphical display, intended for deck or cockpit mounting, is rated IPX7.

Configuration, calibration, and diagnostics of the system are performed via a web interface integrated into the central processing unit (CPU). This interface is accessible from the browser of a PC, tablet, or smartphone connected to the CPU's Ethernet port.

Yes, you can connect a computer, tablet, or smartphone to the Ethernet port of the central processing unit (CPU). This provides access to the device’s web interface for easy configuration and diagnostics.

The H5000 system operates on a standard 12V DC power supply. The accepted operating voltage range is 10 to 16V DC.

The H5000 central processing unit is highly versatile and features the following ports:

2 NMEA 0183 ports1 Ethernet port1 NMEA 2000 Micro-C port

The H5000 graphic display connects very simply to your boat's network via its Micro-C NMEA 2000 port. It is powered and receives data through this single cable.

Yes, the H5000 system was designed to ensure compatibility with H3000 series sensors. This allows you to modernize your installation while retaining some of your existing sensors.

The H5000 system can centralize data from a wide range of navigation sensors, including:

Wind transducer / vane anemometer (wind)Speed sensor (log)Depth sounderElectronic compassGPS antennaTemperature sensors (air and sea)

The H5000 Hydra central processing unit is equipped with an ultra-fast ARM processor. It delivers up to 50 times faster processing speed compared to the previous generation of B&G systems, ensuring near-instantaneous data updates.

Yes, to avoid any electromagnetic interference, the installation manual recommends maintaining a safety distance of 0.3 meters (1.0 foot) between the central processing unit (CPU) and the heading compass.

Yes, the H5000 system is modular and expandable. B&G offers analog and serial expansion modules (sold separately) that allow interfacing additional sensors or specific peripherals with the central unit.

Yes, provided an AIS receiver or transponder is connected to your NMEA 2000 network, the H5000 display can show AIS targets on a dedicated page, helping you visualize surrounding traffic.

According to the manufacturer's information, this product originates from Mexico.