B&G H5000 Pilot Controller - Manual (Page 6)

To tack or gybe in Wind mode, press both 1° Course Control keys on the autopilot
controller simultaneously. Hold them down until the confirmation window appears.
Press
1º > to confirm, 1º < to cancel.
The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the Tack time parameter in the Setup/
Sailing menu. The tack/gybe time is also related to the speed of the boat to prevent
excessive loss of speed during a tack.
¼ Note: The autopilot will temporarily add a 5 degree bear-away on the new tack to
allow the boat to pick up speed. After a short period the wind angle will return to
the set angle.
If neither Tack/Gybe nor Cancel is selected the tack/gybe pop up will close after 10
seconds and the requested tack/gybe will not be initiated.
Tacking & Gybing in Auto mode
To tack in Auto mode, press and hold the Port 10 & 1º Course Control keys to set a
tack to Port, or the Starboard 10 & 1º Course Control keys to set a tack to Starboard.
Port Starboard
The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the Tack time parameter in the Setup/
Sailing menu. The change in course is controlled by the tack angle parameter in the
Setup/Sailing menu.
¼ Note: Default tack angle setting is 100 degrees.
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