B&G H5000 Analogue Expansion - Manual (Page 71)

| 71 Autopilot setup | H5000 Operation Manual
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.
Recommended speed during Automatic tuning 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. The Automatic tuning function will take control of
the boat and perform a number of S-turns.
¼ Note:
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, press the 1º LEFT key.
After the Autotune process has been completed, ‘Finished’ will be shown on the screen and
there should be no need for further adjustments. Fine tuning of these parameters are made
by the response control.