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AutoAnchor 560 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AutoAnchor 560 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AutoAnchor 560 Owner’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1 Important Information Part 2 Installation Part 3 Set Up Part 4 Operation Part 5 Maintenance Part 6 Troubleshooting Index 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 improved and product specifications may be changed without notice. The latest product specifications may not be reflected in this version of the manual.

  • Page 3: Part 1 Important Information

    PART 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REAd BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE AUTOANCHOR • The AA560 should only be installed by a qualified marine electrician. Do not attempt to install the AA560 unless you are suitably qualified. • This manual supports the use of the AA560 only. The appropriate manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for the installation and use of the windlass it is set up to control. •...
  • Page 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AA560 Parameter Power Supply 12V/24V DC Current Consumption 70mA Output Current Draw Maximum 4 Amp IP Rating IP67 from the front provided the unit is mounted so the back is protected from moisture Maximum Voltage 30V DC Operating Temperature F to 140 F (-5 C to 60 Range ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITy (EMC) FCC Information: This device complies with CFR47 Part 15 of FCC Rules for Class B equipment. ESTI Information (CE): This device meets the relevant standards set out in European Standard EN 60945:2002 for maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems. These standards These standards are intended to provide reasonable protection against interference by other emission generating products on the boat. Compliance with these standards is no guarantee that...

  • Page 5: Part 2 Installation

    Combination Rope and Chain Rode: must have a minimum of 10 ft (3 m) of chain. Chain must be galvanised steel. Rope should be a good quality, nylon anchor rope. Type 66 or equivalent. Chain Only Rode: can be stainless or galvanised steel. MAGNET ANd SENSOR INSTALLATION Critical to Operation: Correct magnet and sensor installation is critical to windlass operation using the AA560. If it is not possible to comply with these instructions please check with the AutoAnchor manufacturer or your supplier for other options. Some windlasses are predrilled for sensor and magnet fitting. Reed Switch Sensors: Some windlasses are supplied pre-fitted with a reed switch sensor. Reed switch sensors can only count the revolutions of the chainwheel. This works for a chain only windlass but it does not provide an accurate count for rope and chain rode. If you use a reed switch sensor with rope and chain, the display may read zero when there is rode still deployed. For an accurate rope and chain count, the reed switch sensor should be replaced with the AA grey sensor (#9067).
  • Page 6 6mm x 4mm Magnet (#9009): Minimum 3mm and Maximum 30mm 10mm x 8mm Magnet (#9061): Minimum 3mm and Maximum 50mm Black 2 wire AutoAnchor Sensor (#9008): Minimum 3mm and Maximum 8mm Reed Switch 2 wire Sensor: Minimum 3mm and Maximum 5mm...
  • Page 7 SENSOR INSTALLATION FOR VERTICAL WINdLASSES For accurate rope and chain counting the AA560 must be fitted using the grey AutoAnchor sensor (#9067) supplied in the kit. Some windlasses are prefitted with a reed switch sen- sor. The reed switch sensor can be used for chain only counting. The sensor is fitted into the windlass deckplate. Some windlasses are predrilled for the sensor.
  • Page 8 HORIZONTAL WINdLASSES Before starting check with the AutoAnchor manufacturer, or supplier, that you can fit a sensor to your windlass. There are several sensor options for windlasses using chain only rode but if your windlass uses rope and chain rode it may not be possible to fit the sensor for an accurate rope count.
  • Page 9 Magnet Seal: Insert the magnet into the hole and cover with a minimum of 1mm of epoxy to seal it from salt water. Failure to do this will impair the magnet’s durability. See Fig 9 Gap Between the Sensor and Magnet: Grey or Flat 3 wire AutoAnchor Sensor (#9067 or #9045): 10mm x 8mm (#9061) Magnet: Minimum 35mm and maximum 50mm 8mm x 6mm (#9052) Magnet: Minimum 30mm and maximum 44mm Magnet Polarity: Not relevant.
  • Page 10 Flat Sensor Fig 11a Fig 11b AutoAnchor also makes a 3 wire flat sensor (# 9045) that can be fixed to the exterior housing of the windlass (See Fig 11a) or inside the windlass housing (See Fig 11b). Sensor Sensor Secure the sensor using a good quality neutral cure silicone or a strong adhesive eg. Sikaflex 291 or 3M 5200.
  • Page 11 Refer to the drilling template to drill the 4 holes to mount the console. Do not use sealer or glue. The rubber grommets will seal the unit. Do not use metal studs, nylon bolts are supplied. These should be hand tightened only. Multiple Console Installation Two AA560 consoles can be installed to provide multiple control stations. The AA560 can also be installed with other windlass control stations eg foot switches, remote controls and other AutoAnchor products. A T-adapter and 2m extension cable are available for dual installations. Refer to the wiring diagram and/or your supplier for details. See the note on page 13 re wiring for multiple console installation.
  • Page 12 Power supply to the AA560 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. 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. Minimum Voltage Required Minimum voltage required to start windlass operation.
  • Page 13 The AA560 console and the sensor are prefitted with connector plugs. Extension cables are available. Field Connector Plugs: Required for the sensor cable if there is no plug connected eg AA black sensors or reed switch sensors. The field connector is soldered to the wires and provides an all in one waterproof plug-in connector. (Female #9509) Multiple AutoAnchor Installations: T-adapters (#9506) and 2m/6.56 ft extension cables with plugs (#9505) are available. Refer to the wiring diagrams for detail.
  • Page 14 WIRING dIAGRAMS FOR AA560 The following diagrams are included in the kit. Please refer to them for wiring detail. AA560.1: Chain Only Wiring for AA560 System AA560.2: Rope/Chain Wiring for AA560 System AA560.3: AC and Hydraulic All Chain Wiring for AA560 System All Chain Wiring for Multiple AutoAnchor Products Rope and Chain Wiring for Multiple AutoAnchor Products...

  • Page 15: Part 3 Set Up

    USING THE AUTOANCHOR BUTTONS Scroll: Menu/Numbers/Up/Down. Mode/Select/Enter/Save. Escape or Back. down Hold together to access the Set up menu. Hold for 2 seconds to disable the lock. Hold for 2 seconds to return the AutoAnchor to the idle state. SET UP MENU OVERVIEW The AutoAnchor must be turned off to access the Set up menu. Hold together to display the Set up menu. Use to scroll through the menu. General Settings General Units Feet Windlass Settings Meters Windlass...
  • Page 16 GENERAL SETUP To Access General Set Up Turn the AutoAnchor Off. Hold together to display the Set up menu. Select General. To Exit General Set Up Exit to the Set up menu or hold for 2 seconds to exit to the start menu. Set Units Select units. Scroll to select meters, feet or fathoms. Save. Return to General Menu.
  • Page 17 WINdLASS SET UP FOR CHAIN COUNTING For accurate chain counting you must set up the AutoAnchor with the information for your windlass. Record the settings for future reference. To Access the Windlass Set up Turn the AutoAnchor Off. Turn the AutoAnchor Off. Hold together to access the Set up menu. Scroll to Windlass. Select Windlass. Select Windlass. Setting: Set docking distance Defaut = 1.5m or 4ft. Minimum setting = 1m or 3.3ft This is the point during automatic retrieval when the windlass will stop.
  • Page 18 SETTINGS FOR ROPE ANd CHAIN ROdE Select Rope and chain 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. If your windlass is not on the list: You will need to enter information for the chain and rope per turn.
  • Page 19 Selecting Use Preset Setting: Refer to the Preset Windlass Profile List list in Appendix 1. Select Use Preset. Select Windlass profile. Scroll to the correct Windlass profile for your windlass. Save and return to Windlass Set up. There are no further settings. Exit to Set up menu or hold for 2 seconds to return to the start screen.
  • Page 20 Exit to Windlass Set up. Press twice to exit to the Set Up menu or hold for 2 seconds to start up screen. SETTING THE SENSOR This setting appears on the Windlass set up menu. Default setting is AutoAnchor grey sensor. Scroll to Sensor Select Sensor. There are 4 sensor options: The AutoAnchor grey sensor (supplied with the AutoAnchor kit), the AutoAnchor black sensor, a baseplate fitted reed switch sensor and a gearbox fitted reed switch sensor.

  • Page 21: Part 4 Operation

    • use the windlass strictly according to the manufacturer’s instructions; • only persons who are fully aware of the correct use of the windlass should be allowed to use the AutoAnchor to control this equipment; • the user must personally control and supervise all anchoring operations;...
  • Page 22 Lock The AutoAnchor is fitted with a lock to help protect against unintentional windlass operation. Hold the Mode button for 2 seconds to unlock. Locked Unlocked The lock automatically resets 5 minutes after the AutoAnchor was last operated or when the AutoAnchor is turned off. You can also reset the lock by holding down the button until the key is displayed in the top right corner. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL OPERATION Keep your finger on the button to deploy the anchor manually or use the automatic function for hands free anchor deployment and retrieval. See the instructions for both options below.
  • Page 23 Safety Override Press any button on the AutoAnchor to stop the windlass during automatic release or retrieval. In an emergency shut off the power to the windlass using the isolating/ breaker switch. Enable Automatic Operation A “rode to be released” value must be entered to use automatic operation. To Set A Rode to be Released Value Turn the AutoAnchor on.

  • Page 24: Part 5 Maintenance

    OTHER OPERATION SETTINGS Press to access the menu when the AutoAnchor is turned on. To Clear to Zero The AutoAnchor must be turned on. Press to access the Menu. Select clear to zero Select No/Yes yes - return to start screen No - return to the menu, then press again to return to the start screen. To Check Logs The AutoAnchor must be turned on. Press to access the Menu. 10742 Select Logs. Return to the menu. Exit and return to start screen. Logs can be cleared using the Factory Default Settings.

  • Page 25: Part 6 Troubleshooting

    No sensor detected. Check sensor installation. Magnet too close to sensor. Check sensor installation. (Applies to Rope and Chain set up Diagnostics only). Sensor The following sensor messages will only display if a grey AutoAnchor sensor is fitted: Red wire shorted to ground. Black wire shorted to ground. Red wire disconnected. Black wire disconnected. Orange wire disconnected. Up Solenoid Orange wire shorted to ground.
  • Page 26 WINdLASS TROUBLESHOOTING SCREEN MESSAGES POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Auto mode disabled because of sensor or Check the sensor diagnostics and magnet wiring fault. installation. Battery voltage too low to operate windlass. If the battery is fully charged, check the wiring for bad connections. If the cable is the wrong size there may be voltage drop between the battery and the AutoAnchor. Magnet too close to sensor. Check sensor Check magnet and sensor installation. installation. (Applies to rope/chain systems only). No sensor detected. Check sensor Check sensor diagnostics, the sensor installation. installation, wiring and set up. No sensor pulses detected. Check magnet Check sensor diagnostics, the magnet and sensor installation. installation, the gap and the sensor set up. Orange and yellow or brown and white wires Fix the orange and yellow or brown and are swapped.
  • Page 27 Other Troubleshooting AutoAnchor beeps when it is turned off Uncontrolled anchor rode is running or locked. through the windlass or external interference. AutoAnchor counts when the windlass The sensor may be damaged, the sensor is not turning or counts erratically cable is not the specified type or the displaying a large number. The screen connection may be faulty. Check the may display Sensor unstable” sensor wiring. If the AA sensor plug is not used the wires must be soldered. All wires must be connected (including the drain) and screened cable must be used. The count pauses during retrieval. If the sensor indicator (arrow) is still pulsing, this is not a fault. The rode is changing from rope to chain. Windlass deploys when the Up button is The motor or solenoid wiring is reversed. pressed and retrieves when the Down Change the wiring and check the direction button is pressed.

  • Page 28: Index

    INdEX Anchoring 21-23 Operation Automatic 21-22 Anchoring 21-23 Safety Override Automatic 21-22 Manual Manual Back Light Plug in Sensor Buttons Power Supply Lock 15, 21 Voltage Levels Using the Buttons Resetting to Factory defaults Cable Retrieving the Anchor 21-22 Cable Specifications Rode Calculating chain per turn Chain only Chain Only Calculating chain per turn...
  • Page 29 Vertical Windlass Magnet Installation Sensor Installation Voltage Windlass Horizontal Magnet Installation Sensor Installation Installation Set Up for Chain Counting 16-17 Vertical Magnet Installation Sensor Installation Wiring Motor Load Wires Multiple AA Installation 10, 13...
  • Page 30 The AutoAnchor is designed and manufactured by: RMSD Limited P O Box 36 489, 46 Lake Road, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand Tel: +64 9 419 1219 Fax: +64 9 419 1931 Email: info@autoanchor.co.nz Web: www.autoanchor.co.nz...

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