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APPENDIX F:

CALIBRATIONS

CENTERING CALIBRATION

Note: This procedure is required and is normally only completed once at the time of 

the installation. It should also be performed every time the system is transferred to 

another boat or after a compass calibration. 
1.  Power up the system and deploy it using the depth collar to adjust the height so 

that the motor can steer without any obstructions. 
2.  Press the ‘M’ button to enter Manual Mode. Please note that the system is in an 

operational mode:  Stay a safe distance away from the propeller to avoid injury.
3.   Using the left and right arrows (or manually rotating the head of the thruster), 

steer the unit so that it is aligned with the keel of the boat (pointing straight ahead 

with the propeller facing the stern of the boat). 
4.  Press and hold the up and down arrow simultaneously for 5 seconds until the 

system beeps.
5.  The system will return to Manual Mode. 
6.  To verify that the system has been “centered”, press the off button. The system 

will automatically steer to the centered position.

The accuracy of the steering calibration will impact the system’s performance. Care 

must be taken to ensure that the thruster is aligned as accurately as possible (ideally 

within 1 or 2 degrees) during this calibration.

COMPASS MANUAL CALIBRATION

 (Recommended)

Note: Performing a compass calibration procedure is recommended as part of the 

installation process to improve the accuracy of the GPS Anchor.  It will account 

for magnetic errors that can occur if the system is mounted close to other metallic 

objects (i.e. cleats, steel fasteners, etc.) which may cause the system functions to 

misbehave.  This routine performs a similar but more accurate calibration than the 

“Compass Auto-Calibration” however it requires an external means of propulsion (i.e. 

outboard engine or paddle).

1.  The boat must be in the water to perform this calibration. Make sure that there are 

no obstructions nearby (docks, pilings, other boats, etc.) and that the water is fairly 

calm. 
2.  Power up the system and deploy it using the depth 

collar to adjust the height so that the motor can steer 

without any obstructions. 

Summary of Contents for HD GPS ANCHOR+

Page 1: ...w w w r h o d a n m a r i n e c o m Owner s Manual GPS Guided Trolling Motor BB 8048 BB 8054 BW 8054 BW 8060 ...

Page 2: ...t in personal injury FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FCC ID XA7 RMS FOB1 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with FCC Rules Changes or modifications not ex...

Page 3: ...N 7 1 MANUAL MODE 7 2 ANCHOR MODE 8 3 TRACK MODE 10 4 ROUTE MODE 11 APPENDIX A GENERAL INFORMATION 12 APPENDIX B INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 12 APPENDIX C PHYSICAL INSTALLATION 13 APPENDIX D ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 16 APPENDIX E PROPELLER INSTALLATION 18 APPENDIX F CALIBRATIONS 19 APPENDIX G FOB FEATURES 21 APPENDIX H MAINTENANCE STORAGE 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 WARRANTY 24 CUSTOMER SERVICE 24 ...

Page 4: ...41 706 4578 Fax 941 706 4579 4 HEAD STEERING ASSEMBLY TILT LOCK LEVER QUICK RELEASE BRACKET DIRECTIONAL ARROWS OR MEMORY BUTTONS FUNCTION BUTTONS OFF BUTTON WIRELESS CONTROL FOB COMPOSITE SHAFT CARRY HANDLE LOWER UNIT STORAGE CRADLE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT COLLAR SYSTEM FEATURES ...

Page 5: ...all thruster and steering operations and use the precision volt age reference of the system to determine the battery s remaining charge State of charge levels are based on voltage to charge references for ideal lead acid batteries from leading battery manufacturers The system is able to operate in Manual Mode immediately when powered up and deployed The Anchor Mode and Track Mode will be available...

Page 6: ... as the motor begins to tilt Once the unit is fully deployed verify that the lever has fully returned to its up and locked position Step on the Tilt Lock Lever Grasping the head of the unit pull it up and then back until the lower unit rests securely in the storage cradle Release the Tilt Lock Lever and verify that it returns fully to its up and locked position Slide the depth adjust ment collar d...

Page 7: ...ard and 10 reverse thrust levels Mo mentarily pressing the Up Arrow or Down Arrow buttons will increment the thrust level accordingly Holding the Up Arrow or Down Arrow buttons will cause the thrust level to ramp until the maximum level is reached or the button is released It will take 2 5 seconds for the system to ramp from 0 to 100 thrust or vice versa The unit will emit 1 beep when it reaches 1...

Page 8: ...r example pressing the Right Arrow once moves the Anchor Location 5 feet to the right of the boat s bow The unit will emit 1 beep for each increment the Anchor location is moved STORING OR OVERWRITING AN ANCHOR SITE From any mode while holding down the A button press and hold a di rectional button for 5 seconds The buttons can then be released and your boat will be anchored at this newly recorded ...

Page 9: ...emorized location RECALLING LAST ANCHOR SITE From any mode press and hold the A button for 5 seconds The A button can then be released and your boat will navigate directly to the last anchor location used The unit will beep a tune multiple consecutive beeps to indicate that the anchor site has been successfully retrieved The unit will emit two growls and exit if there is no active last memorylocat...

Page 10: ... maintain the track Pressing the Up Arrow button increases the thruster s forward speed The Down Arrow button decreases the thruster s forward speed Reverse operation is disabled in this mode Theunitwill beep whenthethrusterreaches 100 forwardspeedorwhenitisstopped ADJUSTING THE TRACK COURSE The Track Course may be adjusted in precise 5 degree increments by pressing the Left or Right Arrow buttons...

Page 11: ... above and the system will accurately record your route at speeds of up to 60 knots For safety the thruster and steering motors will be disabled as long as the system is in the stowed position RECALLING A STORED ROUTE From any mode while holding down the M or T button press and release the appropriate directional button Theunitwill beepatune multipleconsecutivebeeps toindicatethattheroutehasbeensu...

Page 12: ...e of lighter weight may result in overly aggressive movements In extreme cases this could lead to injury or even death Please contact Rhodan Marine Systems for additional information regarding use of these systems on small vessels It is recommended that a trained technician install the GPS Anchor Con tact Rhodan Marine Systems for a list of approved installers Improper installation can lead to poo...

Page 13: ...rt able performing the steps listed below we recommend that you contact an authorized installer to complete this process for you The system can be quite awkward to handle at this stage so it may be desir able to have a second person assist you with this step TOOLS REQUIRED 1 4 Drill Bit included and Drill Marking Pen or Pencil 3 Phillips Screwdriver Level optional Prior to beginning the installati...

Page 14: ...ace the lower half of the quick release bracket on the deck and align it with the marks made in the previous steps Place your marking pen through the holes in the base and draw a circle to depict the location for the mount ing holes Depending on the shape of your boat it may not be possible to use the outer most holes however it is desirable to choose the four mounting holes that are spaced as far...

Page 15: ... amount of lubricant to the threads of the screws prior to insertion At this point check to see that the base is sitting flat on the deck If there are any gaps or if you wish to level the base to the boat optional install washers or other spacers not provided as needed 7 Once leveled install fender washer and lock nut onto the mounting screw and tighten to a torque of 5 ft lbs This completes the p...

Page 16: ...o breaker battery terminals or power lugs Please note that it is mandatory to install a fuse or breaker protection for the system circuit This protection should be rated for 50A 24V If you boat is already wired with a 24 volt power system with appropriate circuit protection simply connect the white wire to the positive lug and the black wire to the negative lug Should you boat use a troll ing moto...

Page 17: ...ire to the negative terminal When complete reinstall any fuses or turn on your circuit breaker and insert the plug into the socket At this point you should hear the system beep indicating that it is getting power COMPLETE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION If your boat is not already equipped with a 24 volt battery power system it will be necessary to install one A 24 volt trolling motor battery system will ...

Page 18: ...ller Failure to do so may result in personal injury Never strike any part of the motor with a hammer This may cause damage to the motor armature which is not covered by the warranty INSTALLING THE PROPELLER 1 Install the shear pin in the hole near the end of the propeller shaft 2 Slide the propeller onto the propeller shaft taking care to ensure that it is properly engaged onto the shear pin 3 Ins...

Page 19: ...at the system has been centered press the off button The system will automatically steer to the centered position The accuracy of the steering calibration will impact the system s performance Care must be taken to ensure that the thruster is aligned as accurately as possible ideally within 1 or 2 degrees during this calibration COMPASS MANUAL CALIBRATION Recommended Note Performing a compass calib...

Page 20: ...l provide a more accurate correction and is preferred Performing a compass calibration procedure is recommended as part of the installation process to improve the accuracy of the GPS Anchor It will account for magnetic errors that can occur if the system is mounted close to other metallic objects i e cleats steel fasteners etc which may cause the system functions to misbehave 1 Theboatmustbeinthew...

Page 21: ...on correctly 8 Reinstallthetwoscrewsintothefobshell takingcarenottoover tightenthescrews PROGRAMMING A NEW WIRELESS CONTROL FOB 1 Power up the unit in the stowed position 2 Deploy stow and re deploy the unit prior to pressing any fob buttons 3 Theunitwillbegin beeping indicatingthatitisreadytolearnnewwirelesscontrols 4 Press any button on the new fob within 20 seconds 5 When the unit stops beeping...

Page 22: ...can greatly increase the life of the unit Failure to properly maintain the unit may void the warranty and can result in system damage personal injury and property damage Rinse off any salt water deposits and wipe the motor down with a clean soft cloth Do not use a pressure washer to clean the unit Check that the propeller is clear of any fishing line or weeds Use the prop nut tool to ensure the pr...

Page 23: ... sure that nothing is blocking the sky view of the GPS antenna Battery voltage is low Check all connections Recharge battery and test for a bad cell A drain of approximately 100 milliamps will be imposed on the system batteries if powered up when not in use Always unplug the system when not in use MOTOR IS SHAKING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND OR SOLUTIONS LOSS OF SPEED SYSTEM DOES NOT RESPOND TO WI...

Page 24: ...Y All HD GPS ANCHOR Trolling motors produced by Rhodan Marine Systems that have been under normal and proper usage are warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 24 months after date of purchase CUSTOMER SERVICE Have your unit serial number ready and call 1 888 HDGPSANCHOR 1 888 434 7726 2012 Rhodan Marine Systems All rights reserved Revision 04232012 ...

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