1
The AA550 is both a chaincounter and a windlass control. It must be installed as an integral part of the windlass
control system. It is not just an electronic monitoring instrument.
2
The AA550 should only be installed by a qualified marine electrician. Do not attempt to install the AA550 unless
you are suitably qualified.
3
The AA550 can be fitted to most vertical windlasses. Fitting to a horizontal windlass is more difficult and in some
cases is not possible. Check with your supplier or the AutoAnchor manufacturer. Your horizontal windlass may
require a sensor holder or a custom designed sensor which is not included in the standard pack.
4
The AA550 must be fitted to a windlass with a dual direction control box or solenoid pack.
5
Information for installation and operation of the AA550 is supplied. The documentation includes:
Installation instructions, windlass selection list, wiring diagrams, templates and the operation manual which contains
the calibration and testing procedures. All instructions should be left on board for the owner.
6
Non compliance with the instructions in the documentation could impair the windlass and the AA550 operation,
and could result in personal injury and/or damage to the boat.
7
Non compliance with the instructions will negate the manufacturer’s warranty.
8
The AA550 manufacturer and supplier accept no liability for personal injury or property damage resulting from
failure to follow the installation instructions or the use of the AA550 in a way that may cause accidents or damage or
that may violate the law.
9
All the technical and cable specifications must be checked and adhered to.
10
Wiring diagrams must be followed without modification.
11
Installation is not complete until the AA550 has been calibrated to comply with the boat’s windlass and rode and
then tested in a safe environment. Refer to the Operation Manual Part 2 for calibration and testing instructions.
12
All installations must be carried out in accordance with USCG, ABYC, NMMA and BMEA requirements.
Read THIS MaNUaL COMPLeTeLY BeFORe STaRTINg INSTaLLaTION
1
The AA550 is a unique windlass controller and rode counter. It provides an accurate count even when using a rope/chain rode.
When fitted to a rope/chain windlass, using the custom designed AA electronic sensor, the AA550:
- registers when the rode changes from chain to rope and
- allows for stretch in the rope when measuring the length of rode deployed
The aa550 will only work using the custom designed, grey, aa solid state, hall effect sensor (#9051) supplied in the kit.
Important Note Re Sensor
autoanchor 550 (v1.7) Installation Instructions
Check that the following parts are included in the kit (#9050):
1 x AA550 Console Unit
1 x Motor Load Sensor Terminator Pack containing 2 terminator connectors (1 x brown and 1 x white)
1 Console Fastening Kit (3 bolts, 3 nuts and 3 grommets) (#9017)
Wiring Diagrams
1 x Operation Manual
Templates for AA550 Console, Sensor and Magnet Fitting
1 Grey Sensor (# 9051)
Magnets: 10mm x 8mm (# 9061), 8mm x 6mm (# 9052), 6mm x 4mm(#9009).
Note:
The Feet/Metres
Indicator pulses when the
sensor is operating
Feet
Indicator
Metres
Indicator
AA550 Console Unit
Display Screen
On/Off
Down
Mode
Up
Down
Up
AA550
57.7
Ft
Mt
To the best of our knowledge the information in these instructions was correct at the time of printing. However, the AutoAnchor products 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 instructions. 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 English language version will be the official version.
