B&G H5000 Analogue Expansion - Manual (Page 53)

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Commissioning | H5000 Installation
Autotune
Warning: Autotune must always be performed in open waters at
a safe distance from other traffi c. The Automatic tuning function
may take from 2 to 3 minutes to complete. To stop the Autotune at
any time, press the STBY key.
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.
Recommended speed during Auto Tune should not exceed 10
knots. It should be performed in calm or moderate sea conditions.
For displacement boats use a speed that is approximately half the
normal cruising speed (i.e. if cruising speed is 10 knots, perform the
Autotune at about 5 knots).
Select Autotune to begin the tuning process. Press 1º RIGHT to
confi rm Autotune.
After the Autotune has been completed the rudder must be
controlled manually, as the autopilot has returned to Standby mode.