Auto response settings, Recovery function – B&G H5000 Pilot Controller User Manual
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Auto response settings
The Auto response settings control the rate at which the autopilot reacts to any environ-
mental influences on the vessel’s desired heading. There are four options available:
Off
The autopilot will always remain in the response setting selected
Economy
The autopilot will need to sense large environmental changes before increasing
the response setting
Normal
The autopilot will respond to moderate environmental changes state before
increasing the response setting
Sport
The autopilot will be most sensitive to changing conditions and will automatically
increase the response setting to counter environmental changes
Recovery function
The Recovery function allows the user to set the sensitivity to course errors and how the
autopilot will react to unexpected events, for example sudden wave or wind shifts. This
function allows the autopilot to instantaneously increase the steering response to its
maximum setting (Perf 5), and make a rapid recovery.
The Recovery function will automatically switch off after 15 seconds or when the head-
ing error has been corrected. The autopilot will then resume the previous response
setting and continue normal operation. There are four options available.
Off
The Recovery function is switched off
Narrow
The autopilot is most sensitive to sudden course changes corrected
Medium
The autopilot is configured to the medium value when correcting sudden course
changes
Wide
The autopilot is least sensitive to sudden course changes