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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. After any sensor repairs or changes to
sensor installation reset the sensor. See Page 24.
• Checking the magnet is not worn or corroded and replacing the magnet if necessary.
Note: Do not use chemical or abrasive materials to clean the console unit. If it is dirty wipe
it with a clean damp cloth. Avoid wiping the display screen with a dry cloth as this could
scratch the screen.
PART 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Messages are displayed on the AA560 console screen to assist with operation and
troubleshooting. These messages are designed to assist the user. They may be
information messages, for example that the console is locked, or the sensor is tuning.
They may also be diagnostic messages, for example, that the sensor installation is not
compatible or the power supply is wired incorrectly.
Many of the messages are self explanatory. Some will require further diagnostics. See
the Troubleshooting Messages, the Diagnostics Table and the Internal Voltmeter/Test Tool
information on the following pages.
Please Note: The messages are designed to help find an installation problem. They are
triggered by external wiring, installation or set up issues which need fixing. They are not
caused by a fault with the AutoAnchor.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE/ACTION
MESSAGES
1. Auto mode disabled
Auto mode is disabled when:
1. No sensor pulses are detected. See message 6 below.
Note: Unless the fault is
2. The sensor installation is not compatible with rope and chain
in the solenoid wiring the
settings. See message 7 below.
AA560 will operate the
3. The load sensing wires are not connected for rope/chain
windlass in manual mode
counting. See the rope/chain wiring diagram and message 7 below.
when this message is
4. A solenoid wire is disconnected. See message 9 below.
displayed.
5. No rode to be released value has been entered. See page 23.
6. Total rode is set to OFF. See page 15.
2. Battery voltage too low to
1. If the battery is fully charged, check the wiring for bad
operate windlass.
connections.
2. Check the cable meets the specifications. If the cable is the
The voltage displays on the
wrong size there may be voltage drop between the battery and the
status bar.
AutoAnchor. See cable sizes on page 11.
Go to the Diagnostics in the Set up menu to view the battery
information. See the table on page 29.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE/ACTION
MESSAGES Cont'd
3. Installation warning
Appears when switching on the AutoAnchor.
Go to Diagnostics for more information.
4. Motor externally
1. Another control is being used for the windlass.
controlled.
2. Solenoid common ground is not connected or swapped with an
up or down terminal.
3. Large voltage potential difference between AA560 Ground and
Solenoid common ground.
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 AA560 and
The AA560 will beep.
deck switches powered from separate sources.
6. Sensor: No sensor
1. Use manual operation to check the windlass speed is more than
pulses detected.
the minimum operating speed of 5 metres per minute. Windlass
speed is displayed on the status bar.
2. Check the correct windlass set up and sensor has been selected.
See pages
Note: The AA560 will
3. Check the magnet and sensor installation.
continue to operate the
4. Check the magnet and sensor are not damaged (eg rusted
windlass upand down in
magnet).
manual mode when this
5. Check the gap between the magnet and sensor is correct for your
message is displayed. It will
set up.
not count.
6. If using a rope/chain system check that the sensor installation is
compatible with a rope/chain set up. See message 7 below.
7. Go to Diagnostics in the Set Up Menu to view sensor voltages.
See the tables on pages 28
7. Sensor: Sensor
APPLIES TO ROPE/CHAIN SySTEMS ONLy
installation not compatible
1. Check the correct windlass set up has been selected. See page
with rope and chain settings.
15.
2. Check magnet and sensor installation is correct. The grey AA
Note: The AA560 will
sensor must be installed for rope/chain counting. The magnet must
continue to operate the
be installed in the top of the chainwheel and the sensor must be
windlass up and down in
fitted as per figure 5 on page 7.
manual mode when this
3. Check that the load sensing wires are connected. Refer to the
message is displayed.
rope/chain wiring diagram.
Counting will not be
4. Go to Diagnostics in the Set Up Menu to view sensor
accurate.
signal readouts. See tables on page 28
8. Sensor: Sensor tuning
1. The plug and play sensor detector is operating. Deploy the rode
and tuning done
through the windlass until the message changes to "Tuning done"
then dock the anchor. See page 21.
2. If the "sensor tuning" message does not change to "tuning
done" after 10 turns of the windlass, check the sensor installation is
correct.
9. Solenoid is disconnected,
1. Use another control to check the solenoid is operating the
shorted or stuck on.
windlass.
2. Go to Diagnostics in the Set up menu to view the solenoid wiring
readouts. See the table on page 29.
3. Check solenoid wiring for open circuit or short circuit.
15-18.
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