B&G H5000 Analogue Expansion - Manual (Page 70)

70 | Autopilot setup | H5000 Operation Manual
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.
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.