PART 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Messages are displayed on the AA560 console screen to assist with operation and
troubleshooting. These messages are designed to assist the user. They may be
information messages
, for example that the console is locked, or the sensor is tuning.
They may also be
diagnostic messages
, for example, that the sensor installation is not
compatible or the power supply is wired incorrectly.
Many of the messages are self explanatory. Some
will require further diagnostics. See
the Troubleshooting Messages, the Diagnostics Table and the Internal Voltmeter/Test Tool
information on the following pages.
Please Note:
Th
e messages are designed to help find an installation problem. They are
triggered by external wiring, installation or set up issues which need fixing.
They are not
caused by a fault with the AutoAnchor.
TROUBLESHOOTING
MESSAGES
POSSIBLE CAUSE/ACTION
1. Auto mode disabled
Note: Unless the fault is
in the solenoid wiring the
AA560 will operate the
windlass in manual mode
when this message is
displayed.
Auto mode is disabled when:
1. No sensor pulses are detected. See message 6 below.
2. The sensor installation is not compatible with rope and chain
settings. See message 7
below.
3. The load sensing wires are not connected for rope/chain
counting. See the rope/chain wiring diagram and message 7 below.
4. A solenoid wire is disconnected. See message 9 below.
5. No rode to be released value has been entered. See page 23.
6. Total rode is set to OFF. See page 15.
2. Battery voltage too low to
operate windlass.
The voltage displays on the
status bar.
1. If the battery is fully charged, check the wiring for bad
connections.
2. Check the cable meets the specifications. If the cable is the
wrong size there may be voltage drop between the battery and the
AutoAnchor. See cable sizes on page 11.
Go to the Diagnostics in the Set up menu to view the battery
information. See the table on page 29.
TROUBLESHOOTING
MESSAGES Cont’d
POSSIBLE CAUSE/ACTION
3. Installation warning
Appears when switching on the AutoAnchor.
Go to Diagnostics for more information.
4. Motor externally
controlled.
1. Another control is being used for the windlass.
2. Solenoid common ground is not connected or swapped with an
up or down terminal.
3. Large voltage potential difference between AA560 Ground and
Solenoid common ground.
5. Power supply wired
incorrrectly.
The AA560 will beep.
The wiring diagram has not been followed. Power is backfeeding
to the AutoAnchor from a supply outside the control circuit. Refer to
wiring diagram. Common example of incorrect wiring is AA560 and
deck switches powered from separate sources.
6.
Sensor:
No sensor
pulses detected.
Note: The AA560 will
continue to operate the
windlass upand down in
manual mode when this
message is displayed. It will
not count.
1. Use manual operation to check the windlass speed is more than
the minimum operating speed of 5 metres per minute. Windlass
speed is displayed on the status bar.
2. Check the correct windlass set up and sensor has been selected.
See pages 15-18.
3. Check the magnet and sensor installation.
4. Check the magnet and sensor are not damaged (eg rusted
magnet).
5. Check the gap between the magnet and sensor is correct for your
set up.
6. If using a rope/chain system check that the sensor installation is
compatible with a rope/chain set up. See message 7 below.
7. Go to Diagnostics in the Set Up Menu to view sensor voltages.
See the tables on pages 28 -29.
7.
Sensor:
Sensor
installation not compatible
with rope and chain settings.
Note: The AA560 will
continue to operate the
windlass up and down in
manual mode when this
message is displayed.
Counting will not be
accurate.
APPLIES TO ROPE/CHAIN SySTEMS ONLy
1. Check the correct windlass set up has been selected. See page
15.
2. Check magnet and sensor installation is correct. The grey AA
sensor must be installed for rope/chain counting. The magnet must
be installed in the top of the chainwheel and the sensor must be
fitted as per figure 5 on page 7.
3. Check that the load sensing wires are connected. Refer to the
rope/chain wiring diagram.
4. Go to Diagnostics in the Set Up Menu to view sensor
signal readouts. See tables on page 28 -29.
8.
Sensor:
Sensor tuning
and tuning done
1. The plug and play sensor detector is operating. Deploy the rode
through the windlass until the message changes to “Tuning done”
then dock the anchor. See page 21.
2. If the “sensor tuning” message does not change to “tuning
done” after 10 turns of the windlass, check the sensor installation is
correct.
9. Solenoid is disconnected,
shorted or stuck on.
1. Use another control to check the solenoid is operating the
windlass.
2. Go to Diagnostics in the Set up menu to view the solenoid wiring
readouts. See the table on page 29.
3. Check solenoid wiring for open circuit or short circuit.
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PART 5 MAINTENANCE
The AutoAnchor does not contain any user servicable parts.
User maintenance is limited to:
• Checking all cables and connections for signs of wear or damage and replacing them as
necessary.
• Checking the sensor head is not worn and has not moved out of alignment with the
magnet and replacing the sensor if necessary.
After any sensor repairs or changes to
sensor installation reset the sensor. See Page 24.
• Checking the magnet is not worn or corroded and replacing the magnet if necessary.
Note: Do not use chemical or abrasive materials to clean the console unit. If it is dirty w
ipe
it with a clean damp cloth. Avoid wiping the display screen with a dry cloth as this could
scratch the screen.
