AutoAnchor 560, Owner'S Manual

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2.4 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 12V DC System 24V DC System
Minimum voltage required to start windlass
operation.
10V DC 20V DC
If the windlass is already operating, this is the
minimum voltage required to continue operating .
6V DC 12V DC
CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
All battery and motor cables must be ring type, insulated to prevent short circuits and
installed no closer than 1ft (300mm) away from the sensor head.
Total Length Cable Size
Cable from AA560 to the Power Supply and Solenoids
Less than 10m (33ft) 1.5mm
2
(AWG16)
10m (33ft) - 20m (66ft) 2.0mm
2
(AWG14)
20m (66ft) - 40m (132ft) 3.0mm
2
(AWG12)
Cable from Motor Load Wires
Up to 30.5m (100ft) 1.0mm
2
(AWG18)
2.5 WIRING
Interlock protection is included in the system. Do not fit diodes or interlock devices to
windlass outputs as these will prevent the system from operating correctly.
All main power conductors and terminations are to be installed according to the windlass
manufacturer’s specifications. Seal terminals against moisture by spraying with CRC
[3013] Soft Seal or CRC [2043] Plasticoat 70. Insulation must be used to protect all
terminals.
To reduce the potential for interference all cables must be located at least 1.5ft (500mm)
away from any equipment or cables carrying radio signals eg VHF or SSB radios, cables
and antennas or radar antennas.
Do not leave cables hanging loose, they must be tied in place with cable ties.