B&G H5000 Pilot Computer - Manual (Page 45)

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Autopilot modes
The current heading and Set heading information will change on the display depending
on which mode the autopilot is in. Below is a list of the autopilot modes, autopilot mode
symbol and the current/target data that will be displayed.
Mode Symbol Description Required Input
Standby
S Passive mode used when manually
steering the boat at the helm
Auto
A
Keeps the boat on set heading
Heading
Cancels a turn and continues on the
heading read from the compass. Press
the MODE key to enter Wind mode.
Press MODE key again to revert to
Auto mode
Wind
W
Steers the boat to maintain the set
wind angle. Press MODE key to enter
to Auto mode. Press MODE key again
to revert to Wind mode
Heading, Speed,
True Wind Angle
Press
& Hold
3 sec +
to enter mode
menu then select
required mode
NoDrift
ND Steers the vessel on a straight bearing
line by compensating for drift
Heading, Position
Navigation
N Steers the boat to a specifi c waypoint
location, or along a route
Heading, Speed,
Position, Waypoint,
Route information
(MFD)
Non Follow
Up
NFU
Steer the boat
manually using
the H5000 Pilot
Controller
Standby NFU AUTO
• Heading (True or Magnetic)
• Rudder angle
• Set heading
• Heading
NAV WIND NoDrift
• Bearing to next
waypoint
• Cross track distance
(XTD), analog and
graphical
• Set wind angle
• Heading
• Set course
• Course Over Ground
(COG)