AutoAnchor 560, Owner'S Manual

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Magnet Fit:
Some windlasses are predrilled and others need a special fit. Please check
with your supplier. The usual fit is as follows: Drill a hole 10.3mm (13/32”) diameter and
9.5mm (3/8”) deep into a spoke in the top of the chainwheel. Cover the magnet with a
minimum of 1mm epoxy. The magnet and sensor must be aligned so that the anchor rode
passes between them.(See Figs 2 & 3).
Senso
r
Magnet
Fig 2
Fig 4
Seal with minimum 1mm epoxy.
Magnet
2.1.7 INSTALLATION VERTICAL WINDLASS - ROPE & CHAIN
For an accurate rope and chain count, the
rode must run between the sensor and
magnet. If your windlass is prefitted with a magnet in the bottom of the chainwheel you
need to remove it and fit a new magnet in the top of the chainwheel. Refer to Figs 2-4.
Magnet Size:
10mm X 8mm magnet (#9061). An 8mm x 6mm magnet (#9052) may be
used on smaller windlasses. Check with your supplier.
Sensor Position
: The sensor must be fitted into the deckplate within the sensor position
range at the stern end of the windlass (See Fig 5). It must also be aligned with the magnet
so that the rode passes between the sensor and the magnet. The centre of the magnet
and the centre of the sensor may be up to 10mm out of direct alignment. (See Fig 3). The
gap between the sensor and magnet must be as per the table below.
Chainwheel
Deckplate
Fig 3
Sensor & Magnet may be up to
10mm out of direct alignment
10mm
Sensor
Magnet
Sensor
Magnet
Sensor Position
Range
Fig 5
90
o
Bow
Ster
n
Rode
Anchor
Locker
Chainwheel
Sensor Position Rope & Chain Vertical Windlasses
Gap Between the Sensor and Magnet
Sensor Magnet Size Gap
AA Grey Sensor #9067 8mm x 6mm Minimum 30mm - Maximum 44mm
AA Grey Sensor #9067 10mm x 8mm Minimum 35mm - Maximum 50mm
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.