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OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING
1. AutoAnchor beeps when it is turned off or
locked.
2. AutoAnchor counts when the windlass is
not turning or counts erratically displaying a
large number. The screen may display Sensor
unstable and the unit may beep when turned off
or locked.
3. AutoAnchor counts but does not operate the
windlass. Displays message - Motor disabled
because total rode length is set to OFF.
4. The count pauses during retrieval.
This applies to rope/chain rode only.
5. The count stays on zero when rode is
deployed and counts out when rode is retrieved.
6. Windlass deploys when the Up button is
pressed and retrieves when the Down button is
pressed.
7. Windlass does not stop exactly at the preset
point.
8. Windlass stops before the length of rode
specified is deployed.
AFTER ANy SENSOR REPAIRS OR CHANGES:
dOCK THE ANCHOR ANd RESET THE SENSOR. SEE PAGE 24.
FOR AddITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING:
Contact AutoAnchor support on:
www.autoanchor.co.nz/autoanchor-installation-help.php Fill in the information form.
Email: support@autoanchor.co.nz or Telephone: +64 9 419 1219
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POSSIBLE CAUSE/ACTION
1. The unit beeps when it receives a sensor
pulse. This could be because the windlass
is being controlled by a means other than the
AutoAnchor. This is not an error.
2. If the windlass is not operating then review
the actions set out in section 2 below.
1. Uncontrolled anchor rode could be running
through the windlass or there may be some
external interference.
2. The sensor may be damaged. The sensor
cable is not the specified type or the connection
may be faulty.
3. Check the sensor wiring. If the AA sensor
plug is not used the wires must be soldered. All
wires must be connected (including the drain)
and shielded cable must be used.
Total length of rode has been set to off.
AutoAnchor then operates as a counter only.
See page 15.
If the sensor indicator (arrow) is still pulsing, this
is not a fault. The rode is changing from rope
to chain.
The unit is not receiving correct direction
information. Solenoid up and down wires are
swapped.
1. The motor or solenoid wiring is reversed.
Change the wiring and check the direction of
windlass rotation. If the brown and white wires
are connected, also check that they are correct
after you have changed the wiring.
2. Buttons are swapped in the windlass menu.
See page 18.
Stopping is accurate to +1 chainwheel
revolution. The chainwheel will run on slightly
with momentum.
Using the Automatic function the rode release
stops 10ft (3m) short of the Total Length of Rode
on Board setting.
PART 7 TECHNICIAN dIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
Diagnostic messages help find an installation problem. The diagnostic messages are all
caused by external wiring, set up or installation issues which need fixing. They are not
caused by a fault with the 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.php Fill in the information form.
or
Email: support@autoanchor.co.nz or Telephone: +64 9 419 1219.
Access the information from the Set up menu or from the installation warning screen.
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 menus and to
select Diagnostics.
Press
again for extended diagnostic information and test
To update the recorded signal levels rotate the windlass 2 or more turns
Press buttons or freewheel the windlass to rotate.
Check the windlass is safe and clear before using this function.
Sensor Information
Sensor
AA Grey Sensor
Signal A - (Red sensor wire from the console) is sensor power supply. Voltage
Sensor
Chain Only
must be between 4.6V and 5.0V.
Tuning done
Set Up
Signal B - Reading depends on gap and magnet polarity.
Signal A
4.6
0.0
Bottom Fit Magnet
Signal B
2.5
0.5
Range 0.5V - 4.6V. Minimum working signal 0.5V.
Signal C
-166
501
Polarity not relevant
Signal C - If Signal B is less than 0.5V then Signal C will take over and
Sensor
operate down to 100
Tuning done
Signal A
4.6
0.0
Signal B
2.5
0.5
Signal C
-166
501
AA Grey Sensor
Signal A - (Red sensor wire from the console) is sensor power supply.
Sensor
Rope/Chain Set Up
Tuning done
Signal B - Reading is not relevant.
Signal A
4.6
0.0
Top Fit Magnet
Signal C - Minimum value is 100 mV when reading the chain pulses.
Signal B
2.5
0.5
Polarity not relevant
Signal C
-166
501
AA Black Sensor
Signal A - (Red sensor wire from the console) moves between 2.6V and 4.6V.
Sensor
Chain Only Set Up
Minimum working signal 0.5V.
Tuning done
Bottom Fit Magnet
Signal A
4.6
1.2
Signal B - Reading is not relevant
Signal B
5.0
0.0
South pole must face
Signal C -
Signal C
-166
501
sensor
Reed Switch
Signal A - (Red sensor wire from the console) is not used.
Sensor
Chain Only Set Up
Black sensor wire (from the console) is connected to the reed switch.
Tuning done
Bottom Fit Magnet
Signal A
5.0
0.0
Signal B - Range is 0.0V to 5V.
Signal B
0.0
5.0
Polarity not relevant
Signal C - Reading is not relevant.
Signal C
-166
501
NPN Proximity
Signal A - (Red sensor wire from the console) is the proximity sensor's power
Sensor
Sensor Chain Only
supply.
Tuning done
Set Up
Signal B - Range 2.5V - 4.6V. Minimum working signal 0.5V
Signal A
4.3
0.0
Signal B
0.5
3.5
3.5
2.2
Signal C - Reading is not relevant.
Signal C
-166
501
tools.
Correct Parameters
for an all chain set up.
mV
Reading is not relevant.
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