B&G H5000 Pilot Computer - Manual (Page 65)

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Set rudder to 0 (zero)
• Bring the rudder to midship position and confi rm. This will adjust an incorrect reading caused
by misalignment of the rudder feedback unit.
Rudder Test
¼ Note:
If the boat uses power assisted steering, it is important that the engine or electric
motor used to enable the power assist steering be turned on prior to this test.
Warning: Stand CLEAR of the wheel and do not attempt to take
manual control of the wheel during this test!
• Bring the rudder manually to midship position before starting the test.
• After a few seconds the autopilot Computer will issue a series of port and starboard rudder
commands and automatically verify correct rudder direction. It detects minimum power to
drive the rudder and reduces the rudder speed if it exceeds the maximum preferred speed
(8°/sec.) for autopilot operation.
• The Rudder test is verifi ed by the display showing ‘Success’. Press 1º RIGHT to return to the
menu.
¼ Note:
If Failed is given, check for correct electrical connection, check rudder feedback device
has been confi gured correctly and or selected as the current source.
Sea trial
After completing the installation and all settings in the installation menu, you will need to
perform a fi nal sea trial.
Auto tune
Autotune is a feature that automatically sets the most important steering parameters (Rudder
and Counter Rudder) by taking the boat through a number of S-turns. The scaling factors of
the parameters are also set automatically as a function of the boat type selection performed
in the Dockside menu.
The automatic tuning process is also verifying/adjusting the Rudder zero alignment made
in Dockside setup. Automatic tuning is a procedure that is not required for the autopilot to
function as it is preset with steering parameters that should steer most boats in the 30 - 50
foot range.