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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The documentation relating to the AutoAnchor products is created in the English language and may be translated from English to another language. In the event of any conflict between translated documents, the English language version will be the official version.

  • Page 3: Part 1 Important Information

    The AA730 can be fitted to most vertical windlasses. A horizontal windlass may require a sensor holder or a custom designed sensor which is not included in the standard pack. Check with your supplier or the AutoAnchor manufacturer. • For chain counting the AA730 must be fitted to a windlass with a dual direction control box or solenoid pack.
  • Page 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter AA730 Remote Console AA703 Base Station Current Consumption 100mA 50mA Power Supply 12V/24V DC Maximum Voltage 30V DC Output Maximum 12V DC: 3.5A Current Draw 24V DC: 3.5A The system has internal current limiting and thermal shutdown. Output Minimum 12V DC: 10mA Current Draw...

  • Page 5: Part 2 Installation

    (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.
  • Page 6 Sensor Plug 2.1.4 PLUG AND PLAY SENSOR CABLE The AutoAnchor plug and play sensor cable is 2 core, tinned shielded cable. It must be used to connect the sensor to the console unit. Ensure the connectors are firmly screwed together.
  • Page 7 3mm and a maximum of 5mm. This sensor requires a field connector. 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.
  • Page 8 2.1.7 INSTALLATION ON A VERTICAL WINDLASS - CHAIN ONLY Refer to the Overview Notes on page 4 before starting installation. Chainwheel Magnet Note: If it is not possible to align the sensor and magnet Seal with minimum 1mm epoxy. exactly the AA grey sensor may be fitted up to 20mm out of Deckplate alignment.
  • Page 9 10mm x 8mm Minimum 35mm - Maximum 50mm Sensor Position Rope & Chain Vertical Windlasses Sensor Connection: If longer cable is Anchor required the AutoAnchor plug and play Locker sensor extension cable must be used Sensor Position Range to connect the sensor to the AA703 base station.
  • Page 10 Sensor Position: The AutoAnchor sensor may be fitted using a sensor holder fixed to the deck to sit under the chainwheel (See Fig 6). The AutoAnchor sensor holder (#9110) is not included in the standard kit. Check with your supplier if you need this. The AA black sensor and the reed switch sensor must be fitted directly in line with the magnet in the chainwheel.
  • Page 11 2.1.10 INSTALLATION ON A HORIZONTAL WINDLASS - ROPE & CHAIN Before starting check with the AutoAnchor manufacturer, or supplier, that it is possible to fit the sensor and magnet to your horizontal windlass. For an accurate rope count the rode must run between the sensor and magnet. On a horizontal windlass the magnet and sensor must be fitted by the windlass manufacturer.
  • Page 12 2.2 INSTALLATION TO OPERATE A THRUSTER Before connecting the AA730 to operate a thruster you must ensure that the thruster has been installed and tested by a qualified marine electrician and that the installation has been completed according to the thruster manufacturer’s instructions. Refer to the wiring diagram and notes supplied for the AA730. An isolating switch must be installed for controls if the main breaker or isolator is not readily accessible from the helm.
  • Page 13 2.4 CONSOLE AND BASE STATION INSTALLATION The AA730 kit has one base station, one remote console with cradle, a deck socket with 2m lead, a socket sealing cap, screws for the cradle and socket and a drilling template. Each base station has 6 outputs. 2.4.1 BASE STATION INTERNAL CONNECTIONS AA703 Default Function...
  • Page 14 Power supply to the AA703 base station must be from the windlass control circuit, along with all other windlass controls eg. toggle switch, remote switches, deck switches, other AutoAnchor devices. Power supply must not be from the motor positive near the windlass.
  • Page 15 2.6 VOLTAGE LEVELS Neither the windlass nor the AutoAnchor will operate with insufficient power. (See minimum voltages below). Batteries must be properly maintained and charged and all connections and wires must be of good quality and the correct gauge to prevent voltage drop.
  • Page 16 2.7.2 MULTIPLE AUTOANCHOR INSTALLATIONS It is important when wiring multiple AutoAnchor products that potential differences do not occur along the ground connection. This can cause incorrect counting. Ensure AA560 and AA150 consoles and AA703 base stations are star grounded, and that there are no other high current paths between consoles.

  • Page 17: Part 3 Set Up

    The AA730 system must be calibrated for the equipment it is to control on the boat. The AA730 must be tested with all the equipment it is to control to ensure it is working correctly. 3.1 USING THE AUTOANCHOR BUTTONS Scroll: Menu/Numbers/Up/Down.
  • Page 18 3.3 SET UP MENU OVERVIEW GENERAL MODES WINDLASS GENERAL ABOUT MODES Language Windlass WINDLASS Units Location Docking distance Feet Total rode length Meters Stern Rode Fathoms Port Chain only Key beep Starboard Chain per turn Backlighting Options Rope & chain Toggle A Preset Momentary A...
  • Page 19 3.4.3 SET KEY BEEP - Default: Beep On Scroll to Key beep. Save Key beep on or off. Return to the Set up Menu. 3.4.4 SET BACKLIGHTING Scroll to Backlighting. Select Backlighting. Change Backlighting Save and Return to General Menu Return to Set up Menu.
  • Page 20 3.5.2 THRUSTER SETTINGS - Outputs 3, 4, 5 and 6 Thruster A Output 3 - Port Default Location Bow Output 4 - Starboard Thruster B Output 5 Port Default Location Stern Output 6 - Starboard The default locations can be swapped in the Setup menu. The port and starboard directions for each output cannot be changed.
  • Page 21 3.6 ALLOCATE MODES (FUNCTIONS) TO THE AA703 BASE STATIONS After the AA703 base stations have been connected to the equipment the console must be set up to operate it. Follow the instructions below: Turn the AutoAnchor off Hold together to display the Setup menu. Scroll to Modes.
  • Page 22 EXAMPLE 1 A windlass, Option A (anchor light) and Option B (manual anchor wash). Select Modes In the Set Up Menu Windlass Select Windlass. Select Location. Scroll to the windlass location. Select the windlass location. Return to Modes. Options Select Options. Select Toggle A for the anchor light.
  • Page 23 EXAMPLE 3 - AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT Example set up is for a windlass, Option A (light) and autowash plus auxiliary equipment such as a cleat. The system automatically allocates spare outputs for use as auxiliaries. Select Modes in the Set Up Menu Windlass Follow the steps in example 1 above for the windlass settings.
  • Page 24 3.7 WINDLASS SET UP FOR CHAIN COUNTING For accurate chain counting you must set up the AutoAnchor with the following information for your windlass. 3.7.1 TO ACCESS THE WINDLASS SET UP Turn the AA730 remote console off. Hold together to access the Set up menu.
  • Page 25 Measure the length of chain from the mark on the deck to the mark on the chain. Enter this measurement. (See below). Step 7 Chainwheel Mark Chain Mark Deck Mark Distance to Measure Metric Inches Conversion Table Inches Metric Inches AutoAnchor Setting (to 1 decimal point) 0.125 0.25 0.375 0.625 0.75 0.875...
  • Page 26 3.9 ROPE AND CHAIN RODE SET UP Some rope and chain windlasses have the settings already entered in the AutoAnchor. Refer to the Preset Windlass Profile List in Appendix 1. If your windlass is on the list select “Use preset” to enter the Windlass profile.
  • Page 27 Step 3 Using the mark on the chainwheel as Chainwheel Mark Chain Mark a guide, pull the rope out by hand until the chainwheel has completed 10 turns. Deck Mark Step 4 Measure the length of rope pulled, divide it by 10. Step 5 Enter this measurement (See below) Distance to Measure...
  • Page 28 Some operators prefer to use these buttons so that: = Out and = In Access the swap controls feature via the Windlass Set up Menu. Turn the AutoAnchor Off. Hold together to access the Set up menu. Select Windlass. Select Swap Controls.

  • Page 29: Part 4 Operation

    PART 4 OPERATION 4.1 INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING OPERATION Chain or rope The length of rode deploye Slow Option A Option B 4.2 AA730 BUTTONS Mode & On/Off Windlass up Turn on Menu scroll Hold to unlock Tap for menu Hold 1 second to change Option B on/off Option A on/off application eg from windlass...
  • Page 30 The AutoAnchor manufacturer and supplier accept no liability for personal injury or property damage resulting from failure to follow the installation and operating instructions or the use of the AutoAnchor in a way that may cause accidents or damage or that may violate the law.
  • Page 31 Clear the AutoAnchor to zero if necessary. See page 33. Deploy the anchor using the AutoAnchor. Initially the status bar will display “Sensor tuning”. Continue deployment until this message changes to “Tuning done”. This must be done in one continuous operation without taking your finger off the button until the “Tuning done”...
  • Page 32 Note: For rope/chain counting, if the sensor or load sensing wires are not installed correctly the automatic function will not operate. An Installation warning message will display on the screen. The windlass can still be operated using manual operation but the AutoAnchor will not count accurately.
  • Page 33 4.5.4.4 Deploy the Anchor Using Automatic Operation Turn the AA730 on. Clear the safety lock. Select Mode Press the Mode button to enter the Menu. Lock Clear to Zero Press the Mode button again to select Auto. The screen displays the current length for Auto release. If this setting is correct, press and release the down button to deploy the anchor.
  • Page 34 Note: If Auto wash is set it will turn on automatically during retrieval if any windlass control is used. Control could be via the AA730 and also foot switches, toggle switches or another AutoAnchor unit. 4.8 OTHER WINDLASS OPERATION SETTINGS 4.8.1 TO CLEAR TO ZERO...
  • Page 35 If the thruster stops giving thrust while the motor is running, turn it off immediately. Always turn off the power to the thruster when it is not in use. 4.9.2 TO ACCESS THE THRUSTER Turn the AutoAnchor on. Clear the safety lock. Cycle through the modes by pressing the Mode button for 1 second at a time Access the Menu.
  • Page 36 4.9.5 COMBINED BOW AND STERN THRUSTER OPERATION If there is a bow and a stern thruster fitted, use the up button to toggle between the bow thruster and the combined bow and stern thruster. Use the down button to toggle between the stern thruster and the combined bow and stern thruster.
  • Page 37 4.9.5.4 Pivot (360 Turn) Operation Pivot mode can be selected from any thruster operation mode, by pressing the Up button for more than 1 second. For example: Bow thruster selected. System powered up and idle. Hold the Up button for more than 1 second to change to Pivot Mode.
  • Page 38 4.10 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OPERATION WITH THE AA730 The AA730 can control other equipment on the boat such as pumps, davits or cleats using the auxiliary outputs. 4.10.1 USER PRECAUTIONS Only persons who are fully aware of the requirements for safe operation of the auxiliary equipment should be allowed to use the AA730 to operate this equipment.

  • Page 39: Part 5 Maintenance

    PART 5 MAINTENANCE The AutoAnchor does not contain any user servicable parts. User maintenance is limited to: • Checking all cables and connections for signs of wear or damage and replacing them as necessary. • Checking the sensor head is not worn and has not moved out of alignment with the magnet and replacing the sensor if necessary.
  • Page 40 5. Power supply wired The wiring diagram has not been followed. Power is backfeeding incorrrectly. to the AutoAnchor from a supply outside the control circuit. Refer to wiring diagram. Common example of incorrect wiring is AA730 and deck switches powered from separate sources.
  • Page 41 All wires must be connected (including the drain) and shielded cable must be used. 3. AutoAnchor counts but does not operate the Total length of rode has been set to off. windlass AutoAnchor then operates as a counter only.
  • Page 42 AutoAnchor. INTERNAL VOLTMETER/TEST TOOL: This tool displays the voltages and status of sensor, battery and load wires. The information is required by the AutoAnchor support team for effective technical assistance. Contact AutoAnchor support on: www.autoanchor.co.nz/autoanchor-installation-help Fill in the information form.
  • Page 43 Sensor Installation Diagnostic Messages These messages appear when the AA730 is turned on. Go to the extended diagnostics for more information. After fixing the sensor installation retune the sensor. See page 30. Red sensor wire The Red sensor wire is overloaded below 2.5 volts grounded Disconnect the plugs one at a time to locate the short or excessive load.
  • Page 44 appendix 1 1.1 Chain per Revolution for Chain Only windlasses Enter the chain per revolution for the windlass. If your windlass is not listed below, refer to the Operation Manual for instructions to calculate the chain per revolution. lewmaR Chain Only windlasses Chainwheel Chain size Chain per Revolution...
  • Page 45 Check the chain size. Check the rope size. Select the AutoAnchor reference number. If your windlass is not on the list, you need to calculate the length of chain and rope that is released during one complete revoution of the chainwheel. See Operation Manual for instructions.
  • Page 46 ROPe & Chain windlasses windlass model Chainwheel Chain size Rope size autoanchor Reference Reference Freedom 500 P100030 ¼” (7 mm) ½” (12 mm) 3 strand Freedom 500 P100030 ¼” (7 mm) ½” (12 mm) 8 plait Freedom 500-1000W P100030 ¼”...
  • Page 47 ROPe & Chain windlasses windlass model Voltage Chainwheel Chain size Rope size autoanchor Reference Reference Atlantic 600 1/4” (6 mm) 1/2” (12 mm) 3 strand Atlantic 600 1/4” (6 mm) 1/2” (12 mm) 3 strand Atlantic 850 1/4” (6 mm) 1/2”...
  • Page 48 9067...
  • Page 52 AA702A.4: EXAMPLE THRUSTER WITH WINDLASS WIRING FOR AA710 | 730 SYSTEM Windlass and Two thrusters WINDLASS SYSTEM Refer to windlass wiring diagrams AA702A Base Station Internal Connections Other Control / Panel AA702 Default Function TERM Assignment BATT BATT (-) Ground...

  • Page 57: Index

    INDEX Important Information Allocate Modes Indicators, LED Anchoring 30-33 Information Displayed Auto Wash Installation 4-16 Auto Windlass Operation Auxiliary Equipment Auxiliary Base Station 12-13 Example Set Up Console Operation Deck Socket Settings Diagnostics Backlighting Drum Winch Base Station Horizontal Windlass 9-10 Connecting Cables Magnet and Sensor...
  • Page 58 Auxiliary Equipment Rode 23-26 Change Modes Sensor 27,30 Thruster 34-36 Swap Controls Plug & Play Sensor Cable System Overview Plug & Play Sensor Tuning Thruster Power Supply Total Rode Length Voltage Levels Units Reset Sensor Windlass 23-27 Reset Factory Defaults Specifications Technical Retrieving the Anchor 30-33...
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