Maxwell AutoAnchor 560 V2 User manual

AutoAnchor 560 Owner’s Manual
Part 1 Important Information 1
Part 2 Installation 3
Part 3 Set Up 13
Part 4 Operation 20
Part 5 Maintenance 25
Part 6 Troubleshooting 25
Index 44
TABLE OF CONTENTS
To the best of our knowledge the information in this manual was correct at the time
of printing. However, the AutoAnchor products are continuously being reviewed
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PART 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE AUTOANCHOR
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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
FCC Information:
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are intended to provide reasonable protection against interference by other emission
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followed to minimise the potential for interference.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AA560
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PART 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 MAGNET AND SENSOR INSTALLATION
PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION
Correct magnet and sensor installation is critical for successful AutoAnchor
operation.
The AutoAnchor can be installed on vertical windlasses, drum winches and most
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rode (all-chain or rope and chain). Please follow the instructions for your windlass
and rode. If it is not possible to comply with these instructions please check with the
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2.1.1 MAGNET INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
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2.1.2 SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
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connector to the wires and use the connecting cable as above.
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must be used to connect the sensor to the console unit. This cable is shielded and ensures
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The warranty does not apply if the sensor cable plugs are removed.
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can damage the internal electronics. Ensure the sensor head is positioned so that it will not
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Field Connectors
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2.1.4 REED SWITCH SENSORS
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chain rode the reed switch sensor provides a reasonably accurate count of rode deployed
but on retrieval the display may be incorrect because it cannot allow for the stretch in the
rope.
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in the underside of a spoke in the bottom of the chainwheel. Cover the magnet with a
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2.1.6 INSTALLATION VERTICAL WINDLASS - CHAIN ONLY
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Refer to the Overview Notes on page 3 before starting installation.
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per the table below.
Note: If it is not possible to
align the sensor and magnet
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alignment. TheAA black sensor
and the reed switch sensor must
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2.1.7 INSTALLATION VERTICAL WINDLASS - ROPE & CHAIN
For an accurate rope and chain count, the rode must run between the sensor and
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used on smaller windlasses. Check with your supplier.
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so that the rode passes between the sensor and the magnet. The centre of the magnet
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gap between the sensor and magnet must be as per the table below.
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Refer to the Overview Notes on page 3 before starting installation.
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2.1.9 INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL WINDLASS - ROPE & CHAIN
Gap Between the Sensor and Magnet:
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winch turns.
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completely sealed to prevent corrosion.
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be used. Every installation is different so this manual can provide guidelines only. TheAA
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sensor remains in position and the gap is consistent between the sensor and magnet
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2.1.10 INSTALLATION DRUM WINCHES
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2.2 CONSOLE INSTALLATION
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bolts are supplied. These should be hand tightened only.
2.2.1 MULTIPLE CONSOLE INSTALLATION
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can also be installed with other windlass control stations eg foot switches, remote controls
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become the common negative return (ground).
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windlass controls eg. toggle switch, remote switches, deck switches, other AutoAnchor
devices. Power supply must not be from the motor positive near the windlass.
12V or 24V DC power supply is required.
Check battery polarity before connecting power.
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Amps). An additional isolating switch should be installed for controls if the main breaker or
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THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED WHEN INSTALLING,
CONNECTING OR CHANGING THE WIRING
2.3 POWER SUPPLY
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2.4 VOLTAGE LEVELS
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CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
All battery and motor cables must be ring type, insulated to prevent short circuits and
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Total Length Cable Size
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Cable from Motor Load Wires
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2.5 WIRING
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windlass outputs as these will prevent the system from operating correctly.
All main power conductors and terminations are to be installed according to the windlass
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terminals.
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and antennas or radar antennas.
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3.1 USING THE AUTOANCHOR BUTTONS
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PART 3 SET UP
DownUp
3.2 SET UP MENU OVERVIEW
Use to scroll through the menu.
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The AutoAnchor must be turned off to access the Set up menu.
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General
Diagnostics
Sensor
Up Solenoid
Down Solenoid
Load Wires
Battery
Windlass
Diagnostics
About
Windlass Set Up
Docking distance
Total rode length
Rode
Chain only
Chain per turn
Rope and chain
Preset
Chain per turn
Rope per turn
Drum Winch
Inside diameter
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Sensor
Standard
Motor Driven Reed
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Swap controls
General Set Up
Language
Units
Feet
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Fathoms
Key Beep
Lock
Factory Defaults
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3.3 GENERAL SET UP
To Access General Set Up
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To Exit General Set Up
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to the start screen.
Set Units
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Set Key Beep
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Set Lock - For safety we recommend the lock be left on.
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3.4 FACTORY DEFAULTS
Resetting the Factory Defaults clears all programmed
settings and logs.
To Reset Factory Defaults
Turn the AutoAnchor off.
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Yes - Apply the factory reset. TheAutoAnchor will turn off.
Re-enter all your Settings.
No - Return to the General menu.
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AutoAnchor to the start screen.
Set Language
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3.5.1 To Access Windlass Set up
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3.5 WINDLASS SET UP
For accurate counting you must set up the AutoAnchor with information for your windlass.
Record the settings for future reference.
3.5.2 Set Docking Distance
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Increase or decrease the docking distance.
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3.5.3 Set Total Rode Length
Add total length of chain plus total length of rope.
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Increase or decrease the value in meters or feet.
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3.5.4 Set Rode
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instructions below to enter the settings for the rode selected.
This is the length of chain that is released during one complete turn of the chainwheel.
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follow the instructions below to calculate the chain per turn.
3.6.1 Chain Per Turn
3.6 CHAIN ONLY RODE SET UP
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3.6.3 Calculating the Chain Per Turn
Step 1 Use adhesive tape to place a mark on the
chainwheel.
Step 2 Use adhesive tape to place a mark on the chain
coming out of the chain wheel.
Step 3 Use adhesive tape to place a mark on the deck
below the mark on the chain.
Step 4 Carefully release the chainwheel so that it can be
turned by hand to feed the chain out.
Step 5 Using the mark on the chainwheel as a guide, turn the
chainwheel one turn, causing the chain to be
released on to the deck.
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deck to the mark on the chain.
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Enter the measurement. In mm or in metric inches
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below for metric inch calculations.
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3.6.2 To Enter the Chain per Turn for Chain Only Rode
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3.7 ROPE AND CHAIN RODE SET UP
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If your windlass is not on the list:
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(to 1 decimal point)
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Metric Inches Conversion Table
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3.7.1 Selecting Use Preset
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further settings.
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to the start screen.
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This is the length of chain that is released during one complete turn of the chainwheel.
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3.7.2 Chain per Turn for Rope and Chain Rode
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Enter the measurement in mm or metric feet
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table for metric inch calculations.
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3.7.3 To Enter the Chain per Turn
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3.7.4 Rope per Turn for Rope and Chain Rode
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See instructions below to calculate the rope per turn.
3.7.5 Calculating the Rope Per Turn
Step 1 Carefully release the chainwheel so that it can be
turned by hand to feed the rode out until you have
rope.
Step 2 As you did for the chain, use adhesive tape to mark
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instructions for the chain per turn above).
Step 3 Using the mark on the chainwheel as a guide, pull the
rope out by hand until the chainwheel has completed
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Enter the measurement in mm or metric inches
(depending on the units selected).
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settings.
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3.7.6 To Enter the Rope per Turn 6HWWLQJ
3.8.1 Motor Driven Sensors
To select the motor driven sensor:
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3.8 SENSOR SET UP
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baseplate sensors and proximity sensors. The default setting
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below).
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3.9 SWAP CONTROLS
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to return to start screen.
Note: This feature can not be used to correct wiring errors.
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