Use the Automatic Function to:
Preset the length of rode for deployment;
Have hands-free operation of the windlass;
Retrieve the anchor automatically to the preset docking distance.
Note: For rope/chain counting, if the sensor or load sensing wires are not installed correctly
the automatic function
will not operate.
An Installation warning message will display on
the screen. The windlass can still be operated using manual operation but the AutoAnchor
will not count accurately.
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Safety Override
Press any button on the AutoAnchor to stop the windlass during automatic release
or retrieval.
In an emergency shut off the power to the windlass using the isolating/
breaker switch.
AUTOMATIC WINDLASS OPERATION
WARNING
:
There is an inherent risk when using any automatic function on
a boat. If you choose to use the AutoAnchor automatic functions, you must
still control and supervise 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 to select Set auto.
Scroll to the value.
Save and return to Auto.
The windlass will stop and the AutoAnchor will beep when the
preset length of rode has been released. The screen will
display “Target reached”.
To Set A Rode to be Released Value
Turn the AutoAnchor on.
Clear the safety lock.
Press the Mode button to enter the menu.
Press the Mode button twice to enter Set auto.
Scroll up or down to the value.
Save and return to start screen.
To dis
able automatic operation: Set the rode to be released value to Off.
Enable Automatic Operation
A “rode to be released” value must be entered to use automatic operation.
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Select Mode
Lock
Clear to Zero
Select Mode
Lock
Clear to Zero