B&G H5000 Pilot Computer - Manual (Page 89)

| 89 Operating variables | H5000 Operation Manual
Latitude/Longitude
Latitude and Longitude are displayed on the Graphic display as Boat Position (refer to
‘operating functions’.
Distance to layline
This function displays the distance of both left and right-hand laylines by alternating the
display between the two. An P or S is shown in the left hand digits to signify Port or Starboard
laylines respectively
¼ Note: The Race display doesn’t show the P or S
Variable name (default)
Function name
Layline Distance (dLL)
LL DIST
Units Nm
Alarms N/A
Calibration N/A
Damping N/A
Leeway
Leeway is the angle between the compass heading (Heading) and the course through the
water (Course). The diff rence is caused by the boat slipping sideways through the water
whilst sailing upwind.
Variable name (default)
Function name
Leeway (Lway)
LEEWAY
Units º Degrees
Alarms N/A
Calibration N/A
Damping N/A
User
Variable name (default)
Function name
Linear n (LIN n)
LINEAR n
Units N/A
Alarms N/A
Calibration
Type (see table below)
Minimum (value at 0V)
Maximum (value at 5V)
Damping N/A