Checking Autopilot Operation; Autorelease (Sterndrive Systems Only) - Raymarine ST5000+ Owner's Handbook Manual

Chapter 6: Post Installation Procedures
If the average heading error is more than 5°, you should perform the
compass deviation correction procedure again, circling slower and in
move favourable conditions.

Checking autopilot operation

Having calibrated the compass the following procedure is
recommended to familiarise yourself with autopilot operation:
1. Steer onto a compass heading and hold the course steady.
2. Press auto to lock onto the current heading. A constant heading
3. Use the -1, +1, -10 and +10 keys to alter course to port or
4. Press STANDBY and disengage the autopilot to return to hand

AutoRelease (sterndrive systems only)

The AutoRelease feature provides an emergency manual override for
ST5000 Plus Sterndrive systems. It is only available on installations
with a ST5000 STRN pilot type, and the default setting is ON (see
Chapter 4).
1. In an area clear of obstructions, press auto to lock onto the current
2. Turn the steering wheel.
3. Repeat the procedure two or three times until you are confident
4. Press standby and disengage the autopilot to return to hand
Note: AutoRelease is intended for emergency use only. In normal use,
you should press the standby key to disengage the ST5000 Plus.
should be achieved in calm sea conditions.
starboard in multiples of 1° and 10°.
steering:
heading.
The ST5000 Plus should display the text AUTO RELSE and sound
an alarm for 10 seconds, and then return to Standby mode.
There is a slight delay before the autopilot returns to Standby:
excessive force is not required and will not reduce this delay.
with its operation.
steering.
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