Tacking and gybing in wind mode can be performed when sailing with apparent or true
wind as the reference. In either case the true wind angle must be less than 90° (tacking) and
more than 120° (gybing).
The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the tack time in the autopilot settings dialog.
Refer to
"Autopilot settings"
on page 71.
To initiate a tack or gybe:
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Select the Tack/Gybe option in the mode list
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Note:
The autopilot will temporarily add a 5° bear-away on the new tack to allow the
boat to pick up speed. After a short period the wind angle will return to the set angle.
Autopilot settings
The Autopilot settings dialog depends on which autopilot computer that is connected to the
system. If more than one autopilot is connected, the Autopilot settings dialog shows option
for the active autopilot.
The autopilot settings can be split between settings done by the user, and settings done
during installation and commissioning of the autopilot system.
•
User settings can be changed for various operational conditions or user preferences.
•
Installation settings are defined during commissioning of the autopilot system. No
changes should later be done to these settings.
The following sections describe the user settings per autopilot computer. For installation
settings, refer to the installation manual.
Common user settings
The following user settings are common to all autopilots.
Chart compass
Select to display a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass
symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel.
H5000 Specific user settings
Performance
The Performance controls the response of the autopilot steering. There are five levels of
performance modes:
•
Level one consumes the least amount of power when steering the autopilot and offers
the slowest response
•
Level five consumes the most power and has the highest response
The performance mode is indicated in the top right corner of the status display in the
Autopilot controller.
Autopilot
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