B&G Network Autopilot User Manual

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8. If the rudder gain value is too low, the autopilot will understeer,

causing sluggish steering. If the rudder gain value is too high, the
autopilot will oversteer, causing erratic steering and excessive
rudder movements. In high speed boats this could cause a jerky
response and dangerous rates of turn.

9. Adjust the Rudder Gain value for best steering performance. Use

the minimum value necessary to maintain a good response to
course changes and course keeping without excessive rudder
movement.

SETTING THE RUDDER GAIN MANUALLY


The autopilot must be disengaged and commissioning mode selected to
adjust the Rudder Gain value.

Press
SETUP
key, select
RGN 1.25.

Press
ENTER
key,
Display
flashes.

Adjust the
value,
▲= value
up
▼= value
down

Press
ENTER
key, the
new value
is
memorised
.

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