AutoAnchor 560, Owner'S Manual

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Magnet Fit
: Drill a hole 10.3mm (13/32”) diameter and 9.5mm (3/8”) deep to fit the magnet
in the underside of a spoke in the bottom of the chainwheel. Cover the magnet with a
minimum of 1 mm epoxy. The magnet must be aligned with the sensor. See Fig 1.
2.1.6 INSTALLATION VERTICAL WINDLASS - CHAIN ONLY
Magnet Size:
Standard size is 10mm x 8mmm (#9061). This may be replaced with the
smaller 6mm x 4mm (#9009) magnet if required for your windlass.
Gap Between the Sensor and Magnet:
Sensor Magnet Size Gap
AA Grey Sensor #9067 6mm x 4mm Minimum 3mm - Maximum 30mm
AA Grey Sensor #9067 10mm x 8mm Minimum 3mm - Maximum 50mm
AA Black Sensor #9008 All Magnets Minimum 3mm - Maximum 8mm
Reed Switch Sensor 10mm x 8mm Minimum 3mm - Maximum 5mm
Refer to the Overview Notes on page 3 before starting installation.
Sensor Connection:
The AutoAnchor plug and play sensor extension cable must be
used to connect the sensor to the console unit. Ensure the connectors are firmly screwed
together. See the information on page 4.
Loose cable should be tied in place with cable ties and kept clear of chain.
Sensor Position:
The AA black sensor and the reed switch sensor must be fitted direclty
in line with the magnet in the chainwheel. See Fig 1 above. The AA grey sensor may be
fitted up to 20mm out of alignment. The gap between the sensor and magnet must be as
per the table below.
Fig 1 - All sensors
Seal with minimum 1mm epoxy.
Magnet
Sensor
Chainwheel
Deckplate
Note:
If it is not possible to
align the sensor and magnet
exactly the AA grey sensor may
be fitted up to 20mm out of
alignment. The AA black sensor
and the reed switch sensor must
be directly aligned.