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OPERATION MANUAL
JUNE 2020, Revision 1

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL JUNE 2020, Revision 1...
  • Page 2 90520 SEAKEEPER 1 OPERATION MANUAL JUNE 2020 Contents: Section 1 – System Overview Section 2 – System Operation Section 3 – Power Failures, Alarms, and Troubleshooting Section 4 – Maintenance Section 5 – Warranty, Limit of Liability, Property Rights Section 6 – Specifications and Summary 45310 Abell House Lane, Suite 350 CALIFORNIA, MARYLAND, 20619, U.S.A...
  • Page 3 Section 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW SYSTEM OVERVIEW The Seakeeper 1 uses gyroscopic principles to dampen cyclic boat roll motions in waves and wakes. In installations involving multiple Seakeepers, each Seakeeper operates independently of one another; therefore, this manual only discusses the operation of a single unit.
  • Page 4 Boat operators are advised that the Seakeeper’s sole function is to dampen a boat’s cyclic roll motions. The Seakeeper is not, and is not intended to be, a substitute for adequate hull stability about the pitch, roll and yaw axes and the Seakeeper is not designed to prevent any instability due to improper boat operation, including, without limitation, any aggressive maneuvers at high speed.
  • Page 5 Section 2: SYSTEM OPERATION SYSTEM OPERATION The Seakeeper 1 requires the ConnectBox as well as connection to either a Seakeeper 5” Touch Display or compatible MFD. Both the Seakeeper 5” Touch Display and compatible MFD will show the same Seakeeper Application outlined in this section.
  • Page 6 Rev: Page: 6 of 22 MANUAL SEAKEEPER 1 90520 Section 2: SYSTEM OPERATION 5. On the Application Home Screen view, these buttons can be pressed to toggle Home Screen views between the Roll Angle Gauge and the Roll Angle Graph as shown below.
  • Page 7 2.1.2 SETTINGS PAGE 8. The Settings Page allows the user to adjust their preferences for the Seakeeper and its display. It can be accessed by pressing the gears in the menu bar. 9. The language on the Seakeeper Application can be changed using the Settings Page. By clicking ENGLISH, a dropdown appears, and the desired language can be selected.
  • Page 8 Controller or Seakeeper brightness bars, both brightness settings will adjust to the same brightness. 13. On the Seakeeper 5” Touch Display only, there is a sleep timer. Adjust the sleep timer from 1 minutes to infinite using sleep time slider. Touching the screen will wake the display up after it has gone to sleep.
  • Page 9 18. The Information Page displays the Seakeeper Model, Serial Number, Software Versions, Run Hours, Sea Hours, and other information. The Information Pages below are examples and may not match information details of installed Seakeeper. 2.1.4 SERVICE PAGE 19. The Service Page displays Seakeeper operating information.
  • Page 10 Section 2: SYSTEM OPERATION 2.1.6 CONNECTBOX OVERVIEW 1. The ConnectBox POWER button will pulse red if the Seakeeper causes an alarm. The alarm must be addressed on the Seakeeper Application. 2. The BRIGHTNESS button on the ConnectBox will toggle through different brightness settings of the Seakeeper LED lights and the ConnectBox brightness.
  • Page 11 (unless a fuse is supplied as overcurrent protection). 4. When the high DC power is turned on, the ConnectBox and Seakeeper 5” Touch Display and/or MFD application will initialize as seen below. The Seakeeper 1 can be powered on and controlled by either the Seakeeper Application or the ConnectBox.
  • Page 12 Seakeeper 1. 2.2.2 STABILIZATION To stabilize the vessel after the Seakeeper is On and the flywheel is above the minimum stabilization RPM: Press the STABILIZE button. The button will turn blue indicating that the Seakeeper is stabilizing the roll motion.
  • Page 13 The Seakeeper should be shut-down when stabilization is no longer required. This maximizes the longevity of the Seakeeper 1. 1) Press the Seakeeper POWER button. The POWER button will turn grey. The Seakeeper will discontinue stabilization and the flywheel will start coasting.
  • Page 14 DC power to the Seakeeper should be switched to the Off position. The Seakeeper will continue to spool down to 0 RPM. No cooling is required during this time. Note Seakeeper will take 2+ hours to coast down to 0 RPM from full speed.
  • Page 15 In the event of a power failure, the brake automatically locks the Seakeeper so it cannot generate anti- rolling torque loads. When a power failure occurs, it is important to identify the two sources of power to the Seakeeper 1: High current 12 VDC in powers the control electronics and motor drive.
  • Page 16 NOTE: the ConnectBox indicates the presence of an alarm only. The Seakeeper Application must be used on either the Seakeeper 5” Touch Display or the MFD to identify and address the alarm. The alarm will not clear until the operator presses the Reset Alarm button the alarm condition is no longer present.
  • Page 17 If a GPS signal is lost, a warning message will appear in the Alarm History and a message will appear on the Home Screen, as seen below. The Seakeeper will not spool down, however the precession rate and angle of the sphere will be reduced until GPS signal returns.
  • Page 18 Seakeeper 1 running trouble-free. If the Seakeeper is installed in a wet space, efforts should be made to keep the Seakeeper free of salt residue from either condensation or direct exposure to salt spray. If exposed, a regular wipe down with mild soap and water with a rinse will help limit corrosion and keep the Seakeeper assembly in good cosmetic condition.
  • Page 19 See Service Bulletin 1000 Hours F8063 90026. Top Coat Converter: G3010 Inspect at 12 Seakeeper or Dealer inspect Months or 1000 safety latch for wear, alarm will hours. Replace Mechanical / Safety Latch indicate when LIC exceeds 90,000 at 2000 hours or...
  • Page 20 1. 24 months (2 years) from date the Product is put into service, which shall conclusively be presumed to be the date of sale of a vessel on which the Product is installed, to a retail customer or date put into service on an existing vessel (refit), or 2.
  • Page 21 If a warranty claim is valid, SEAKEEPER, INC. will repair or replace the Product, or part of the Product, proven to be defective, at its sole discretion, in a timeframe provided by SEAKEEPER, INC., on a reasonable best effort basis.
  • Page 22 22.9 L x 23.6 W x 15.7 H (inches) Envelope Dimensions 0.582 L x 0.598 W x 0.398 H (meters) At full operating RPM, steady state noise measured in the factory Noise Output at a 1-meter distance measures 62-64 dBC (sound levels may be higher during spool-up).