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AutoAnchor 150 V1.34

Installation and Operation

Instructions

Summary of Contents for AutoAnchor 150

Page 1: ...AutoAnchor 150 V1 34 Installation and Operation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...rsonal injury and or damage to the boat 7 Non compliance with the instructions will negate the manufacturer s warranty 8 The AA150 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 AA150 in a way that may cause accidents or damage or that may violate the law 9 All the technical and c...

Page 3: ...ll compromise the EMC and may invalidate the warranty The AA150 console must be installed at least 3 ft 1m away from any transmission equipment or cables carrying radio signals eg VHF radios cables and antennas or radar antennas and at least 6 ft 2m away from any SSB equipment AA150 cables must be installed at least 1 5ft 500mm away from such items 3 1 3 Power Supply The power supply must be disco...

Page 4: ...it against corrosion Magnet Size and Position Refer to the instructions for your specific windlass type 2 1 2 Sensor installation Overview Vertical Windlasses The sensor is fitted in the deckplate Some deckplates are predrilled for the sensor Others have a dimple or mark to show where the sensor should be fitted If the windlass is not factory drilled drill a hole 10 3 mm 13 32 diameter through the...

Page 5: ...et 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 Fig 1 All sensors Seal with minimum 1mm epoxy Magnet Sensor 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...

Page 6: ...e information on page 5 Loose cable should be tied in place with cable ties and kept clear of chain Sensor Position Range Fig 5 2 1 7 INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL WINDLASS CHAIN ONLY Fig 6 Magnet in rim of chainwheel and standard sensor in sensor holder screwed to the deck Magnet Sensor Fitting for Chain Only Horizontal Windlasses Magnet Size 6mm x 4mm magnet 9009 Magnet Fit If your windlass is not pre...

Page 7: ...nchor stations is colour matched and run in parallel A T adaptor and 2m extension cable are available for dual installations Refer to the wiring diagram and or your supplier for details All cables must be connected Refer to the Wiring Diagrams Interlock protection is included in the system Do not fit diodes or interlock devices as these will prevent the system from operating correctly All battery ...

Page 8: ... 2 CUSTOM ROPE AND CHAIN WINDLASSES You need to know the length of chain per turn and the length of rope per turn to enter these settings See the instructions overleaf to calculate this If CH is displayed use the button to select rC at 2 If a number is displayed use the button to select rC at 2 Chain per Turn Default setting is 11 8 inches 300mm The display will automatically change to 3 Chain per...

Page 9: ...tion below 14 Calculating the chain per turn This is the length of chain that is released during one complete revolution of the chainwheel The chain per turn for some windlasses is listed in Appendix 1 If your windlass is not listed follow the instructions below to calculate it 4 1 installation set up and testing Before the AA150 is used it is must be set up for the windlass and rode on the boat a...

Page 10: ...xed After the windlass is retrieved and the error is fixed reset the AA150 by holding down one of the buttons to zero the display Sn 1 Appears during operation The AA150 does not count and does not display a sensor pulse Sn 2 Rope Chain Only Appears during operation The AA150 will count and will display a sensor pulse The count will not be accurate Sensor is too close to the magnet Ensure the gap ...

Page 11: ...e either RF or electrical Check that the sensor cable is not damaged and that the specified cable has been fitted Check for external interference on the boat eg damaged or loose RF cables or aerials or other instruments that may not be working correctly or have been damaged by electrical interference including lightning Ld Rope Chain Only Appears during AA150 power up The AA150 will count and will...

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