B&G H5000 Mast Rotation

[gbkersey]

B&G H5000 (Feature Level is Hydra) appears to allow only an analog rotation sensor to measure mast rotation. Is there any way to configure the system to use the angle input from a digital rudder angle sensor instead of using an analog (potentiometer). The reason I ask is that we were using a B&G RRF-ACP analog rudder angle sensor for mast rotation and this sensor has died. We have an RF25N Rudder Feedback sensor that we could use, but I just can't figure out how to tell the H5000 computer to use the RF25N for mast rotation. Any clues would be much appreciated...

 

[gbkersey]

B&G H5000 Hyda supports mast rotation, but only with an analog mast rotation sensor (per Matt Fries @ Navico)...
So an older analog rudder angle sensor like RRF-ACP, or R40 will work. But an RF25N won't because the software does not support using an N2K digital sensor for this (no way to map the sensor to mast rotation).

 

[b393capt]

I don't use the feature, but would like to point out, it appears that there is a way to use the H5000 sans mast rotation sensor. You can enter a fixed amount of rotation, and then the software will make the adjustment on port/starboard.

Mast Rotation​

For optimum range performance, radars should be located on the mast, rather than a low pole mount. If the mast rotates, it is critical to accurately correct for mast angle. B&G Zeus and Vulcan navigation systems dynamically rotate the radar image, AIS and MARPA targets as the mast is rotated, keeping the image perfectly aligned. Wind data can also be corrected for mast angle allowing the sensor to be located on top of the mast in clear airflow. This ensures you are getting the most accurate wind data to your instruments and autopilot.*
*H5000 system required.

 

[gbkersey]

I don't use the feature, but would like to point out, it appears that there is a way to use the H5000 sans mast rotation sensor. You can enter a fixed amount of rotation, and then the software will make the adjustment on port/starboard.

Mast Rotation​

For optimum range performance, radars should be located on the mast, rather than a low pole mount. If the mast rotates, it is critical to accurately correct for mast angle. B&G Zeus and Vulcan navigation systems dynamically rotate the radar image, AIS and MARPA targets as the mast is rotated, keeping the image perfectly aligned. Wind data can also be corrected for mast angle allowing the sensor to be located on top of the mast in clear airflow. This ensures you are getting the most accurate wind data to your instruments and autopilot.*
*H5000 system required.

Yes I know... Let's see, we're gonna tack/jibe, get the computer out... Argh!

 

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