Lewmar AutoAnchor 560 Owner's Manual page 13

4.2 USER PRECAUTIONS
It is the owner's sole responsibility to ensure the AutoAnchor is installed, used and
maintained in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage.
When using the AutoAnchor the operator must use safe boating practices and safe
windlass/winch and anchoring operation
• use the windlass/winch strictly according to the manufacturer's instructions;
• only persons who are fully aware of the correct use of the windlass/winch
should be allowed to use the AutoAnchor to control this equipment;
• the user must personally control and supervise all anchoring operations;
• the user must know the location of the main breaker or battery switch to
disconnect the windlass/winch from all power sources in the event of an
emergency;
• the windlass/winch power supply must be turned off when the equipment is not in
use;
• there must be an alternative method available to operate the windlass/winch.
When Controlling a Windlass/Winch
• maintain a clear view of the windlass/winch, rode and/or anchor during operation;
• always ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat.
4.3 SET UP ANd TESTING
Before use the AutoAnchor must be correctly set up for the equipment it is to control
and then tested in a safe environment. The AutoAnchor will not count correctly if the
windlass selection is wrong or the windlass is not standard (eg it is installed with a different
chainwheel or motor).
4.3.1 PLUG & PLAy SENSOR TUNING
Required for all sensors other than a motor driven reed sensor. This screen automatically
displays on first use or if Factory Defaults are loaded, the sensor is reset or there has been
a loss of sensor signal.
Installation and set up must be complete and the anchor must be
docked before starting this process.
Clear the AutoAnchor to zero if necessary. (See page 24).
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" message displays. This could take up to 10 turns
of the windlass. Retrieve the anchor to the docked position and clear
to zero if needed.
Note: If you do need to take your finger off the button, start the
process again.
Rope/Chain Systems: The default rode set up is chain only. If rope
and chain rode is selected without the correct sensor and magnet set
up a "Sensor installation not compatible with rope and chain setting"
message will display. Check the installation and rode set up and reset
the sensor to restart the tuning process.
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4.4 AUTOMATIC ANd 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.
For an accurate reading always ensure the AutoAnchor display reads 0.0 before
deploying the anchor.
4..4.1 MANUAL OPERATION
deploy and Retrieve the Anchor Using Manual Operation.
Turn the AutoAnchor on.
Clear the safety lock.
Hold down the up or down button to deploy or retrieve the anchor. Releasing the
button stops the windlass operation.
Ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat.
dOCKING ALARM: During retrieval the windlass will stop and the
AutoAnchor beeps to warn the operator the anchor is at the preset
docking distance. Press and hold the button to continue retrieval.
Extra care must be taken at this stage of retrieval.
4.4.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION
WARNING: There is an inherent risk when using any automatic function
on a boat. If you choose to use the AutoAnchor automatic functions, you
must still control and supervise all windlass and anchoring operation.
Use the Automatic Function to:
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Preset the length of rode for deployment.
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Have hands-free operation of the windlass.
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Retrieve the anchor automatically to the preset docking distance.
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 on retrieval the display
may be incorrect because it cannot allow for the stretch in the rope.
but on retrieval the display
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