ZÖLLNER Signal Automaton 6+S User manual

General Features
Signal Automaton 6+S
Essentials
ZÖLLNER AUTOMATON
Advantages
Characteristics of auto-
matic signals
COLREG 1972 - Rule 35 Sound Signals in
Restricted Visibility
In or near an area of restricted visibility,
whether by day or night, whistle signals shall
be used.
(a) = vessel making way through water
(b) = vessel making no way through water
(c) = vessel not under command, 
vessel retricted in her ability to
maneuver, vessel engaged in fishing, 
or towing or pushing another vessel
(e) = vessel towed
(g) = vessel at anchor
= SOS distress signal
- latest technical standard
- best material and workmanship - made in Germany
- functional membrane keyboard
- self-explanatory symbols
- pluggable, therefore easy installation or repair
- maintenance-free
- in the center of the bridge console
- system voltage AC 1phase or 24 V DC
- no special tools required
Installation
The ZÖLLNER Signal Automaton 6+S 
is an automatic signal control for all 
ZÖLLNER whistles with electric signal release. 
It is programmed to release automatically 
the maneuvring and warning signals according 
to Rule 35 (a, b, c, e, g) of the Colregs 1972
and additionally the SOS distress signal.
- type approved by the BSH
- automatic and manual signal release
- sound and light signals
- ready for connection of one or two whistles,
one maneuver signal lamp and separate 
push-button keys
- signal intervals adjustable
- dimmer for key illumination

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Einbauöffnung: 139x92 mm Einbautiefe: 100 mm
cutout for installation: 139x92 mm plug in depth: 100mm
Handtaster Pfeife
hand k ey whistle Lampe "STAND BY" lamp "ST AND BY" Handtaster Lampe hand k ey lamp Automatik Ein/Aus automatic ON/OFF
Dimmer Signalvorwahl
signal preselection Zeiteinstellung time set
96
144
Pfeifenvorwahl
whistle preselection
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Typ/Type "C"
Schiff mit 2 Pfeifen,
Abstand
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100m ;
Ship with 2 whistles,
distance
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100m
Pfeife I oder II oder
Pfeife I und II;
Whistle I or II or
whistle I and II
Pfeife I oder II;
Whistle I or II
Typ/Type "B"
Schiff mit 2 Pfeifen,
Abstand
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100m ;
Ship with 2 whistles,
distance
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100m
Distance between
two whistles
Typ/Type "A"
Schiff mit einer Pfeife,
Ship with 1 whistle,
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Operating Instructions
Signal Automaton 6+S 1/5
Klemmleiste Rückseite / terminal strip reverse side
Klemmleiste kann zum Anschluss abgezogen werden!
For connection terminal strip can be pulled off !
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Operating Instructions
Signal Automaton 6+S 2/5
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Signal Automaton 6+S serves to release automatically 5 different signals
according to Rule 35 (a, b, c, e, g) of the Colregs 1972 and SOS.
At the same time it serves as control for the white maneuver signal lamp with
a range of visibility of at least 5 nautical miles.
The following signals can be released:
Sound signals in restricted visibility
1. Rule 35 (a)
At intervals of not more than 2 minutes one prolonged blast:
a power-driven vessel making way through water;
2. Rule 35 (b)
At intervals of not more than 2 minutes two prolonged blasts
in succession with an interval of about 2 seconds:
a power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making no way
through water;
3. Rule 35 (c)
At intervals of not more than 2 minutes three blasts in succession
namely one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts:
a vessel not under command, vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver,
vessel constrained by draught, sailing vessel, vessel engaged in
fishing and vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel;
4. Rule 35 (e)
At intervals of not more than 2 minutes four blasts in succession,
namely one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts:
a vessel towed or if more than one vessel is towed the last vessel in tow;
5. Rule 35 (g)
Three blasts in succession, namely one short, one prolonged and one
short blast:
a vessel at anchor may, in addition to the bell and gong signal, give
warning of her position. (The prescribed bell and gong signal is released
separately.)
Further sound and light signals can be released manually by signal keys.
1. Distress signal
The distress signal SOS namely three short blasts, three long blasts,
three short blasts in unlimited loop.
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Operating Instructions
Signal Automaton 6+S 3/5
2. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
After installation and electric connection on board of the vessel, the automaton is
ready for operation at any time, provided that the necessary power supply is
available. Readiness for operation is indicated by illuminated signal keys.
The "I/O"-key for switching off all signals only lights up in case a program has been
switched on.
Attention:
Before switching on a new program, the "I/O"-key must be pushed to cancel
the
preceding program. All hand keys have priority. The program is stopped
whenever a hand signal key is operated.
The keys take the following functions:
Keys in the first row from left to right:
1st key - all manual sound signals
2nd key - maneuver signal lamp on/off, so that all sound signals can be
accompanied by light signals (if active a red LED will be on).
3rd key - all manual light signals
4th key - switching on of automatic signals in restricted visibility (Rule 35)
(if active a red LED will be on)
Keys in the second row from left to right:
1st key - four-stage adjustable key illumination
2nd key - preselection of different signals for navigating in restricted
visibility (Rule 35 a, b, c, e, g) or SOS
3rd key - adjustment of signal interval at approx. 60 seconds,
90 seconds, less than 120 seconds
4th key - adjustment of whistle 1 or 2 or whistle 1 plus 2
The automaton is manufacturer adjusted in accordance with
the number of whistles stated in the purchase order.
If only 1 whistle is installed on board, this switch is not available.
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Operating Instructions
Signal Automaton 6+S 4/5
3. INSTALLATION ON BOARD
3.1 The unit is adjusted to the voltage indicated on the name plate. This can be changed
by displacing two bridges on the power supply pc-board 01616876 (230AC),
01616878 (115V AC) or 01616879 (24 V DC).
3.2 The signal automaton can be installed vertically or horizontally.
3.3 For mechanical installation a cutout of 139 x 92 mm in the bridge console
is required. The installation depth is 100 mm.
3.3.1 The automaton is inserted into the cutout from above.
3.3.2 Place the automaton in correct position and fix it in front plate of the bridge
console from behind with 2 clamping screws.
3.4 One main switch, preferably with indicating lamp, should be shipyard provided
for the entire electric system on the bridge including the automaton.
3.5 The maneuver signal lamp must be installed in accordance with Annex I,
paragraph 12 of the Colregs 1972.
3.6 Electric connections is to be carried out in accordance with enclosed diagram.
Terminals 15 through 16 may serve as connection for a command printer.
4. MAINTENANCE
The Signal Automaton 6+S is maintenance-free.
Before starting any work on the signal automaton, the electric power supply
mains must be interrupted.
The signal times correspond to those prescribed in Rule 35 (Colregs 1972) and
have been manufacturer adjusted. Changes of the signal times or program, as well
as programming of special signals may only be made by the manufacturer.
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Operating Instructions
Signal Automaton 6+S 5/5
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Fault: No functions of signal automation!
5.1 Check whether terminals 2 + 3 are connected to the correct voltage as indicated
on the unit`s name plate.
5.2 Check fuses F1 and F2 on the power supply pc-board. As replacement only use
fuses for feeble currents semi-time lag, 250 V, 5x20 mm oK
for 230V AC 1A ident no. 683320101
for 115V AC 1,6A ident no. 683320216
for 24V DC 6,3A ident no. 683320163
5.3 Should above measures be insufficient to eliminate the failure, the key and control
pc-board as well as the power supply pc-board can be taken out easily. For this
purpose first take off the front frame and then the terminal strip. After loosening
the 4 screws in the front plate, this can be pulled out of the casing, along with
the pc-boards.
6. TECHNICAL DESIGN
The signal automaton consists of two different sections:
6.1 The front plate with key pc-board 01616886 and control pc-board 01416877 with
all necessary keys.
The signal automaton is controlled by a micro processor. In case of a failure
this can be taken out without having effect on the hand signal release.
6.2 The power supply pc-board 01616876 with switching relay, terminal strip,
fuses and power supply.
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Subject to alteration!
Änderung vorbehalten!
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Ersatzteilliste / spare parts list
Signal Automaton 6+S
ZÖLLNER KIEL
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90
60
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40
30
20
10
11
12
70
80
81
82
90

Ersatzteilliste / Spare part list
Signal Automaton 6+S
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Pos. Stck. Bestell-Nr. Techn. Daten Bezeichnung Designation
Item Qty Order-No. Techn. Data
10 1 01616876 230V AC Spannungs- power supply
Versorgungsplatine PC- board
11 1 01616878 115V AC Spannungs- power supply
Versorgungsplatine PC- board
12 1 01616879 24V DC Spannungs- power supply
Versorgungsplatine PC- board
20 1 01616877 122x84 Steuerplatine control PC-board
30 1 01616886 Tasterplatine illuminated key
beleuchtet PC-board
40 1 nn 144x96 Einschubgehäuse flush type casing
50 2 605072146 95 mm/B Befestigungsspange threaded bolt
60 1 nn 144x96 Rückwand rear plate
70 2 683519648 Sicherungskappe protection cap
80 2 683320101 5x20 Sicherung 230V AC fuse 230V AC
81 2 683320216 5x20 Sicherung 115V AC fuse 115V AC
82 2 683320163 5x20 Sicherung 24V DC fuse 24V DC
Bei Ersatzteilbestellung unbedingt Seriennummer angeben!
It is essential to state the serial-no. when ordering spare parts!
Änderung vorbehalten! Subject to alteration!
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Subject to alteration!Änderung vorbehalten!
MH 23/11/09 01506297-4
ZÖLLNER KIEL
Anschlußplan / connecting diagram
Signal Automaton 6+S
1.1&2.11.1&2.11.1&2.1
,Muting SRD,Muting SRD
WerftseitigWerftseitig einstellbareinstellbar
Adjustable by yardAdjustable by yard
rr
or
 F1,F2
230V1A
115V1,6A
24V6,3 A
muting (SRD)
für/ for ZETFON 400/310 & 300/310