BG H5000 Pilot Computer

B&G H5000 Pilot Computer (000-11554-001)

Take your autopilot performance to the next level with the B&G H5000 Pilot Computer — engineered for precision, speed, and confidence in challenging sailing conditions. Whether you’re racing solo or cruising short-handed, this high-end pilot CPU integrates seamlessly into the H5000 ecosystem to deliver advanced steering logic and robust connectivity.

Key Features & Capabilities

• Selectable Steering Modes — Easily choose between Heading, Wind, or Waypoint modes to match your navigation strategy.
• Wind-based Control Options — Employ Apparent Wind Angle (AWA), True Wind Angle (TWA), or Polar wind modes for nuanced wind steering under sail. 
• Responsive Sailing Algorithms — Features Gust Response, Recovery Mode, and High Wind Response for dynamic adaptation to changing sea and wind states. 
• Robust Drive & Power Output — Supports 12/24 VDC drive systems with reversible motor control rated at 30 A continuous (50 A peak for 1 second). Solenoid control supports up to 10 A.
• NMEA Connectivity — Full support for NMEA 0183 (input/output) and NMEA 2000 (CAN, 1 LEN) networks for sensor and instrument integration. 
• Compass & Rudder Sensor Support — Accepts compass sensor data from both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 sources. Compatible with rudder feedback sensors including RF300, RF45X, RF25N, and RF70. 
• Durable & Marine-rated Design — Operates in temperatures from –15 °C to +55 °C (5 to 131 °F) and designed with an IPx5 waterproof rating to withstand harsh marine environments. 
• Compact Bulkhead Mount — Mounts on bulkheads with dimensions of 211 × 196 × 65.5 mm (approx. 8.29 × 7.72 × 2.58 in) and weighs ~1.1 kg (2.4 lbs). 
• Optimized Course-Keeping Tools — Includes auto response switching and recovery mode to maintain heading stability across varying sea and wind conditions.

Details:

• Selectable steering modes: The H5000 Pilot CPU lets you elect to steer to Heading, Wind or Waypoint
  
• AWA and TWA steering: The H5000 Pilot CPU can utilize Apparent, True or Polar wind modes for optimum performance under sail.
  
• Intuitive and responsive: Provides gust and high-wind response modes for rapid response to changing conditions
  
• Optimum course keeping
  
• Features auto response switching and recovery mode for optimum course keeping in varying sea-states.

NMEA 0183 Sentences supported:

• Input: AAM, ACK, APB, BOD, BWC, DPT, GGA, GLL, HDG, HDT, HSC, RMA, RMB, RMC, ROT, THS, TNT, VBW, VHW, VLW, VTG, ZDA.
• Output: HDG (10Hz) or HDT (10Hz), RSA (5Hz)
• NMEA 2000 Connectivity: 1x CAN terminal, 1 LEN

• Compasssensor support: NMEA2000, NMEA0183
• Drive output: 12/24VDC. Rev. motor control 30A, 50A peak (1 sec.). Solenoid control: 10A (min. 10mA)
• Engine Drive systems integration: Reversible pump, Solenoid valve on/off
• Rudder sensor support: RF300, RF45X, RF25N, RF70

• Power Consumption max: 50mA (from CAN)
• Power Consumption typical: 50mA (from CAN)
• Recommended Fuse Rating: Internal fuse 30A (Slow)
• Supply Voltage: 12/24VDC +30 -10%

• Operating Temperature Range: -15 to +55C (5 to 131F)
• Storage Temperature Range: -30C to +70C (-22F to +158F)
• Waterproof rating: IPx5

• Compass Safe: 0,3m (11,8")
• Dimensions: 211 Wx 196 Hx 65,5mm D(8,29 Wx 7,72 Hx 2,58" D)
• Mounting Type: Bulkhead
• Weight: 1,1 kg (2,4 lbs)

Quick Guide (pdf)
Owner's Manual (pdf)

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.