AutoAnchor 710
Version 1.3
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Page 3: ...ucts are continuously being reviewed and improved and product specifications may be changed without notice The latest product specifications may not be reflected in this version of the manual The documentation relating to the AutoAnchor products is created in the English language and may be translated from English to another language In the event of any conflict between translated documents the En...
Page 4: ... pre set windlass profile lists wiring diagrams templates the Owner s Manual and the Quick User Guide All documents must be left on board for the owner Non compliance with the instructions could impair the windlass thruster and the AA710 operation and could result in personal injury and or damage to the boat Non compliance with the instructions will negate the manufacturer s warranty The AA710 man...
Page 5: ...ion equipment and systems These standards These standards are intended to provide reasonable protection against interference by other emission generating products on the boat Compliance with these standards is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation The installation instructions must be followed to minimise the potential for interference AA710 equipment AA702 bas...
Page 6: ...witch sensor Reed switch sensors can only count the revolutions of the chainwheel This works for a chain only windlass but it does not provide an accurate count for rope and chain rode If you use a reed switch sensor with rope and chain the display may read zero when there is rode still deployed For an accurate rope and chain count the reed switch sensor should be replaced with the AA grey sensor ...
Page 7: ...ig 2 Magnet Size 10mm x 8mm magnet 9061 An 8mm x 6mm magnet 9052 may be used on smaller windlasses Check with your supplier Magnet Fit If the windlass is not pre drilled drill a hole 10 3mm 13 32 diameter and 9 5mm 3 8 deep into a spoke in the top of the chainwheel The magnet and sensor must be aligned so that the anchor rode passes between them See Figs 2 3 The centre of the magnet and the centre...
Page 8: ...e sensor may be up to 10mm out of direct alignment See Fig 6 Drilling the Deckplate If the windlass is not factory drilled drill a hole 10 3 mm 13 32 diameter through the windlass deckplate Some windlasses will be marked for sensor fitting Check the AutoAnchor drilling templates supplied with this kit Drilling the Deck Before drilling into the deck ensure there is nothing below the deck that could...
Page 9: ...l it from salt water Failure to do this will impair the magnet s strength and durability Gap Between the Sensor and Magnet Grey or Flat 3 wire AutoAnchor Sensor 9067 or 9058 6mm x 4mm Magnet 9009 Minimum 3mm and Maximum 30mm 10mm x 8mm Magnet 9061 Minimum 3mm and Maximum 50mm Black 2 wire AutoAnchor Sensor 9008 Minimum 3mm and Maximum 8mm Reed Switch 2 wire Sensor Minimum 3mm and Maximum 5mm Must ...
Page 10: ...or and Magnet Grey or Flat 3 wire AutoAnchor Sensor 9067 or 9045 10mm x 8mm 9061 Magnet Minimum 35mm and maximum 50mm 8mm x 6mm 9052 Magnet Minimum 30mm and maximum 44mm Magnet Polarity Not relevant Horizontal Windlasses Using Rope and Chain Rode Chainwheel spoke Fig 8 Magnet Magnet Sensor Fig 9 Seal with minimum 1mm epoxy Magnet The standard sensor 9051 is cylindrical 35mm long and 10mm in diamet...
Page 11: ... and Chain Rode It may not be possible to fit the sensor to achieve an accurate rope and chain count on your horizontal windlass Please check with the AutoAnchor manufacturer or supplier to see if you can fit the AA710 to your windlass Some windlasses are designed with a space to fit the sensor internally For other windlasses it may be possible to use the AutoAnchor flat sensor and fix it inside t...
Page 12: ... the AA710 An isolating switch must be installed for controls if the main breaker or isolator is not readily accessible from the helm If the thruster control circuit uses negative switching connect a relay between the AA702 output and the control wire to convert from positive to negative switching The stern and bow output locations stated in the wiring are the default locations These can be change...
Page 13: ...E AA710 TO OPERATE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT Outputs from the AA710 can be connected to control auxiliary equipment on the vessel such as lights deck or anchor wash pumps electric cleats and davits Up to 4 auxiliary outputs can be set up per system The outputs can be distributed across up to 4 base stations Before connecting the AA710 to operate auxiliary equipment you must ensure that the equipment has...
Page 14: ...n close proximity to the windlass It should be mounted so that the lid can be easily removed to set the wireless registration and so that the LED indicators are visible during operation The base station must be positioned to allow internal access after installation To maintain the IP67 waterproof seal through the cable gland a tinned marine grade multi core cable must be used Alloy steel or carbon...
Page 15: ...on is installed it is recommended that the windlass be attached to the master base station Multiple Base Station Installations The master base station must be powered up when using a slave base station application Separate base stations may be powered from separate supplies however if 2 products are connected to the same base station they must be powered by the same supply or relays must be used a...
Page 16: ... Female 9509 Multiple AutoAnchor Installations T adapters 9506 and 2m 6 56 ft extension cables with plugs 9505 are available Refer to the wiring diagrams for detail 14 WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR AA702 BASE STATION The following diagrams are included in the kit Please refer to them for wiring detail 702 1 Chain Only Windlasses 702 2 Rope Chain Windlasses 702 3 AC and Hydraulic Windlasses 702 4 Bow Thruste...
Page 17: ...itting 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 BATT Ground BATT Positive OUT1 Windlass Down or Stern Thruster Port or Auxiliary OUT2 Windlass Up or Stern Thruster Starboard or Auxiliary OUT3 Deck Light or Bow Thruster Port or Auxiliary OUT4 Anchor Wash or Bow Thruster St...
Page 18: ...stered to each other to operate the system If extra outputs are required up to 2 additional base stations known as slave stations may be added into the system Up to 4 consoles can be registered to operate a system Follow the instructions to register the consoles and base stations WIRELESS INTERFACE SET UP Registration Switch Located inside the base station Use to register the base station to the c...
Page 19: ...n to the set up screen ready to set up the system functions 8 If you have more than 1 console to register to the base station repeat the steps above ensuring the first console is turned off before you start 9 When finished replace the lid on the base station To Turn the AA710 Remote Console Off After Registration Press the left arrow to escape from Set up to the default start up screen Press the M...
Page 20: ...the unique ID number for each base station The ID is on the white label next to the registration switch This number is the same as the last 4 digits on the bar code label on the outside of the base station Master Base Station ID ______________ Slave Station 1 ID ______________ Slave Station 2 ID ______________ Slave Station 3 ID ______________ Note The AA710 console will automatically update and r...
Page 21: ...w product 19 Registering a Used Base Station or Console All Settings Must be Cleared Previously Used Base Station Turn off all existing base stations or consoles Turn on the power to the used base station Hold down the registration button for 15 seconds until all three LED s flash This indicates the base station has performed a complete factory reset and all settings have reverted to the defaults ...
Page 22: ... Sensor AutoAnchor grey AutoAnchor black Reed baseplate Reed gearbox Gearbox ratio High Current Switch MODES Windlass Location Bow Stern Port Starboard Accessories Decklight Deckwash Autowash Thruster Location Bow Stern Auxiliary Aux A D GENERAL Units Feet Meters Fathoms Key Beep SYSTEM FUNCTIONS SET UP The AA702 base station must be powered up and the AA710 remote console must be turned off to ac...
Page 23: ...ts can be used for auxiliary functions ALLOCATE MODES FUNCTIONS TO THE AA702 BASE STATIONS After the AA702 base stations have been connected to the equipment they must be set up to operate the equipment from the remote console Follow the instructions below Turn the AutoAnchor off Hold together to display the Set up menu Scroll to Modes Select Modes Select the AA702 base station that you wish to se...
Page 24: ...ht Scroll to Deckwash or Auto deckwash Select Deck wash or Auto deckwash Return to Modes Press 3 times to return to the start screen EXAMPLE 2 A windlass and a bow thruster This set up uses a single AA702 base station Select Modes in the Set Up Menu Select the AA702 ID eg 803D The screen will show the Modes menu Windlass Follow the steps in example 1 above for the windlass settings Return to Modes...
Page 25: ...he start screen EXAMPLE 4 Two windlasses a bow and stern thruster This set up uses two AA702 base stations It is important to select the locations for the windlasses and the thrusters Select Modes In the Set Up Menu Windlass 1 and Thruster 1 Select the AA702 Base Station ID for Windlass 1 and Thruster 1 eg 803D The screen will show the Modes menu Follow the steps in Example 2 for Windlass 1 and Th...
Page 26: ...ed Scroll to the Key Logic required for the auxiliary equipment Momentary Hold the button down for activity Toggle Press and release the button to turn on the equipment and press and release again to turn off Select the Key Logic Scroll to Next and then select Next The screen shows the operating keys Press the console key you wish to use to operate the auxiliary output In this example the left arr...
Page 27: ...rieval using manual operation from this point Scroll to Docking distance Select docking distance Increase or decrease the docking distance Save and return to Windlass Setup Setting Set Rode Scroll to Rode Select Rode Select Chain only or Rope and chain and follow the instructions below to enter the settings for the rode selected Set Total Rode Length Add total length of chain plus total length of ...
Page 28: ...inwheel one complete turn causing the chain to be released on to the deck Step 6 Measure the length of chain from the mark on the deck to the mark on the chain Step 7 Enter this measurement See below CHAIN PER TURN WHEN USING CHAIN ONLY RODE SETTINGS FOR CHAIN ONLY RODE Select Chain only Select Chain per turn Enter the measurement In mm or in metric inches depending mm or in metric inches dependin...
Page 29: ...s is not on the list You will need to enter information for the chain and rope per turn See the instructions below This is the length of chain that is released during one complete turn of the chainwheel The chain per turn for some windlasses is listed in Appendix 1 If your windlass is not listed follow the instructions on page 24 to calculate the chain per turn CHAIN PER TURN FOR ROPE AND CHAIN RO...
Page 30: ...710 kit the AutoAnchor black sensor a baseplate fitted reed switch sensor and a gearbox fitted reed switch sensor Select Rope per turn Enter the measurement in mm or metric inches depending in mm or metric inches depending on the units selected See the table above for metric inch calculations Save and return to Rode Set up Exit to Windlass Set up Press to exit to the Set Up menu and press again to...
Page 31: ...rol this equipment the user must personally control and supervise all anchoring docking and other equipment operations the user must know the location of the main breaker or battery switch to disconnect the windlass thruster or auxiliary equipment from all power sources in the event of an emergency the power supply to all equipment must be turned off when it is not in use there must be an alternat...
Page 32: ...hruster to Starboard Windlass down Menu scroll Windlass up Menu scroll AA710 BUTTONS To Turn the Auto Anchor Off In the start screen press the Mode button to display the menu Scroll to Off Select Off OR Press and hold the MODE button for 6 seconds Note The AA710 remote console will automatically turn off after 4 minutes without use Mode On Off Turn on Hold to unlock Tap for menu Hold 1 second to c...
Page 33: ...Operation Turn the AutoAnchor on Clear the safety lock Press and hold the Down button to deploy the anchor and the Up button to retrieve the anchor Release the button to stop the windlass operation Ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat DOCKING ALARM During retrieval the AutoAnchor beeps to warn the operator the anchor has passed the preset docking distance Extra care...
Page 34: ...ise all windlass and anchoring operation Deploy the Anchor Using Automatic Operation Turn the AutoAnchor on Clear the safety lock Press the Mode button to enter the Menu Press the Mode button again to select Auto The screen displays the current length for Auto release If this setting is correct press and release the down button to deploy the anchor To Change the Setting Press the Mode button again...
Page 35: ...rt screen Logs can be cleared if base station is reset To Use the Deckwash and Decklight Use the Left arrow to turn the decklight on and off Hold down the Right arrow to use the manual deck wash To enable the deckwash or decklight refer to Set Up Note If Auto wash is set it will turn on automatically during retrieval if any windlass control is used Control could be via the AA710 and also foot swit...
Page 36: ...e serious injury Never run the thruster out of the water as this can seriously damage the motor Running a thruster without resistance from the propeller can also cause serious damage to the motor If the thruster stops giving thrust while the motor is running turn it off immediately Always turn off the power to the thruster when it is not in use Bow Thruster Operation OR Access the Menu Scroll to S...
Page 37: ... thruster operation to port and starboard Combined Bow and Stern Thruster Operation Bow and stern thrusters selected System powered up and idle Bow and stern thrusters to port Bow and stern thrusters to starboard Bow thruster selected System powered up and idle Bow thrusting to port Bow thrusting to starboard Stern thrusting to starboard Stern thrusting to port Stern thruster selected System power...
Page 38: ...cond For example Hold the Up button for more than 1 second to change to Pivot Mode Use the left or right buttons to turn the boat clockwise or anticlockwise To exit pivot mode and return to single thruster operation press the up or down button Press the up button to return to bow thruster operation Press the down button to return to stern thruster operation Clockwise Anticlockwise ...
Page 39: ...ensuring the equipment is used according to the manufacturer s instructions and with the appropriate safety precautions OR Tap to access the Menu Scroll to Select Mode Select Select Mode Select Select Mode Scroll to Auxiliary Select Auxiliary On the console use the key shown on the screen to operate the Auxiliary output The Auxiliary output will be highlighted on the screen when it is selected or ...
Page 40: ...n the battery indicator shows the battery level is low Do not allow the battery level to fall to zero Two alkaline AA 1 5V batteries are required Turn off the console and turn off the power to the base station Open the console case by removing the screws and lifting off the back cover Remove the used batteries and replace them with new batteries in the same position Check that the perimeter seal i...
Page 41: ...he sensor Check the sensor installation is correct The console cannot locate the base station If this message appears the console will turn off after 60 seconds Check the base station is turned on and is within range If the message persists there may be interference on the current channel Turn all consoles and base stations off and then back on The master base station selects a clear channel on po...
Page 42: ...l only display if an AutoAnchor sensor is fitted Red wire shorted to ground Black wire shorted to ground Red wire disconnected Black wire disconnected Orange wire disconnected Orange wire shorted to ground Orange and yellow wires are swapped Yellow wire disconnected Yellow wire shorted to ground Orange and yellow wires are swapped White wire disconnected Brown wire disconnected Battery voltage too...
Page 43: ...istration again If the problem persists Units may be out of range Try repositioning the console or base station before trying registration again Check if the base station or console is close to severe interference eg VHF radios modified sine wave inverters cable and antennas or radar antennas Check that master base station is powered up If the problem persists There may be interference on the curr...
Page 44: ...s Check solenoid diagnostics to see which wire is disconnected and or check the solenoid operation Check solenoid diagnostics to see which wire is shorted The sensor may be damaged The sensor cable is not the specified type or the connection may be faulty Check the sensor wiring Any joins not made with the AA plugs must be soldered All wires must be connected including the drain and screened cable...
Page 45: ... 33 Deckwash Set up 22 Using the Deckwash 33 Deploying the Anchor 31 33 Deregistering a Base Station 18 Docking Distance Set Up 25 Docking Alarm 31 33 Docking with the AA710 34 Electromagnatic Compatibility 3 General Set Up 20 High Current Foot Switch 29 Horizontal Windlass 7 9 Magnet Installation 7 Sensor Installation 8 Important Information 2 Indicators LED 16 Installation Auxiliary 11 Base Stat...
Page 46: ...on 3 Wiring Motor Load Wires 14 Multiple AA Installation 15 To Connect the Wires 15 Auxiliary Equipment 37 Pivot 36 Thruster 34 Plugs Field Connector 14 Plug in Sensor 14 Power Supply 13 Voltage Levels 13 Previously Used Base Station 19 Previously Used Console 19 Radio Frequency Compliance 3 Registration 17 19 Adding Extra Base Station 18 Deregistering a Base Station 18 Interface Set Up 16 Registr...
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Page 48: ...e Auckland New Zealand Tel 64 9 419 1219 Fax 64 9 419 1931 Email info autoanchor co nz Web www autoanchor co nz The AutoAnchor is designed and manufactured by AutoAnchor is a trademark of RMSD Limited Copyright 2008 RMSD Limited New Zealand 9996 11 08 ...
