Maxwell AutoAnchor 730 User manual

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AutoAnchor 730 Owner’s Manual
Part 1 Important Information 2
Part 2 Installation 4
Part 3 Set Up 17
Part 4 Operation 28
Part 5 Maintenance 38
Part 6 Troubleshooting 38
Index
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 and
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relating to the AutoAnchor products is created in the English language and may be
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AutoAnchor documents are available on the website www.autoanchor.co.nz

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the Quick User Guide. All documents must be left on board for the owner.
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accordance with local regulations.
 Information is also available on www.autoanchor.co.nz
PART 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE AUTOANCHOR

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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followed to minimise the potential for interference.
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PART 2 INSTALLATION
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the sensor hole in the deckplate.
2.1 INSTALLATION TO OPERATE A WINDLASS
2.1.3 SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
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2.1.2 MAGNET INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
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the magnet must face the sensor.
Magnet Seal: Insert the magnet into the hole and cover it with a minimum of 1mm of epoxy
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2.1.1 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
horizontal windlasses. Installation differs depending on the windlass type and on the
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
AutoAnchor manufacturer or your supplier for other options or if you are not sure how to
proceed.
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connector to the wires and use the connecting cable as above.
2.1.4 PLUG AND PLAY SENSOR CABLE
The AutoAnchor plug and play sensor cable is 2 core, tinned shielded cable. It must be
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together.
The warranty does not apply if the sensor cable plugs are removed.
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to connect the extension cable to the base station.
Field Connectors
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leave the cable hanging loose, it must be tied in place with cable ties. Extension cable,
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can damage the internal electronics. Ensure the sensor head is positioned so that it will not
be hit by the chainwheel or manual crank mechanism during windlass operation and that it
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Connecting 2 cables together:
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Console Plug

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Dual Installation with Other AA Products
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2.1.5 REED SWITCH SENSORS
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The AutoAnchor will operate with a reed switch sensor for all-chain rode. If using
combination rope and 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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2.1.6 SENSOR TUNING
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Sensor
SYSTEM
NETWORK
COMMS
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AutoAnchor 703
Base Station
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Sensor Extension Cable

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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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2.1.7 INSTALLATION ON A VERTICAL WINDLASS - CHAIN ONLY
Magnet Size:6WDQGDUGVL]HLVPP[PPP7KLVPD\EHUHSODFHGZLWKWKH
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Gap Between the Sensor and Magnet:
6HQVRU 0DJQHW6L]H Gap
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Refer to the Overview Notes on page 4 before starting installation.
Sensor Connection:,GHDOO\WKHVHQVRUVKRXOGEHSOXJJHGGLUHFWO\LQWRWKH$$EDVH
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on page 5.
Loose cable should be tied in place with cable ties and kept clear of chain.
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per the table below.
Note: If it is not possible to
align the sensor and magnet
exactly the AAgrey sensor may
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alignment. The AA black sensor
and the reed switch sensor must
be directly aligned.
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minimum of 1mm epoxy. The magnet and sensor must be aligned so that the anchor rode
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2.1.8 INSTALLATION ON A VERTICAL WINDLASS - ROPE & CHAIN
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Magnet Size:PP;PPPDJQHW$QPP[PPPDJQHWPD\EH
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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Sensor Position Rope & Chain Vertical Windlasses
Gap Between the Sensor and Magnet
Sensor Magnet Size Gap
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Refer to the Overview Notes on page 4 before starting installation.
Sensor Connection: If longer cable is
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sensor extension cable must be used
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base station. Ensure the connectors
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information on page 5.
Loose cable should be tied in place
with cable ties and kept clear of
chain.
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2.1.9 INSTALLATION ON A HORIZONTAL WINDLASS - CHAIN ONLY
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sensor in sensor holder screwed to the deck
Magnet & Sensor Fitting for Chain Only Horizontal Windlasses
Magnet Size:PP[PPPDJQHW
Magnet Fit: ,I\RXUZLQGODVVLVQRWSUHGULOOHGGULOODKROHPP´GLDPHWHUDQGPP
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epoxy.
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Loose cable should be tied in place with cable ties and kept clear of chain.
Refer to the Overview Notes on page 4 before starting installation. It is not
possible to set out a single installation method for horizontal windlasses.
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holder (Part #9110). See Fig 6 below. Often the sensor and magnet can only
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included in the standard kit. Check with your supplier if you need this. TheAA black sensor
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sensor and magnet must be as per the table below.