B&G H5000 Pilot Computer - Manual (Page 64)

64 | System setup | H5000 Operation Manual
Commissioning
Dockside
Boat length
Set the length of the vessel. Press the 1º LEFT key to return to the dockside menu.
Drive voltage
Select the drive voltage 12 or 24 Volts. Press the 1º PORT key to return to the dockside menu.
Rudder calibration
Make sure the rudder feedback unit is installed and aligned as per it’s installation manual. The
rudder calibration will set the correct relationship between the physical rudder movement
and the rudder angle readout.
Follow the rudder calibration procedure:
Max starboard
• Manually move the helm to starboard until the rudder stops at starboard lock hard over. Press
1º RIGHT to confi rm
• The Enter max starboard angle is the angle read by the rudder feedback unit before any
adjustment is made.
• If the max angle is diff erent from the angle displayed, correct the reading with the UP/DOWN
keys.
• Confi rm Rudder feedback calibration to starboard by pressing 1º RIGHT
Max port
• Manually move the helm to port until the rudder stops at port lock hard over. Press 1º RIGHT
to confi rm
• Adjust the displayed angle the same way as for starboard rudder.
• Confi rm Rudder feedback calibration to port by pressing 1º RIGHT
¼ Note:
Many boats have ±45° (90° H.O. - H.O.) rudder angle as standard. The default angle is set
to 35º Ensure to make adjustments accordingly.