B&G H5000 Pilot Computer - Manual (Page 67)

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Counter rudder
Counter Rudder is the parameter that counteracts the eff ect of the boat’s turn rate and inertia.
For a short time period it is superimposed on the proportional rudder response caused by the
heading error. It may sometimes appear as if it tends to make the rudder move to the wrong
side (counter rudder).
The best way of checking the value of the Counter Rudder setting is when making turns. The
fi gures illustrate the eff ects of various Counter Rudder settings.
Counter rudder
setting too low
= Overshoot
response
New course
Counter rudder
setting too high
= Sluggish and
creeping response
New course
Correct setting of
counter rudder,
ideal response
New course
Response
The Response Mode controls the response of the autopilot steering. There are fi ve levels of
performance response modes. Level one consumes the least amount of power when steering
the autopilot and off ers the slowest response. Level fi ve consumes the most power and has
the highest response.