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AutoAnchor 150

Installation and Operation

V1.31Instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PART 2 INSTALLATION

PART 3 SET UP

PART 4 USING THE AUTOANCHOR 150

PART 5 MAINTENANCE

PART 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

PART 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONREAd BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE AA150

1 TheAA150isaropeandchainorchainonlyrodecounter.Itdoesnotcontrol thewindlass.Atoggleswitch,deckswitchorhandheldremoteisrequiredto operatethewindlass.

2 TheAA150canbefittedtomostverticalwindlasses.Ahorizontalwindlass mayrequireasensorholderoracustomdesignedsensorwhichisnot includedinthestandardpack.CheckwithyoursupplierortheAutoAnchor manufacturer.

3 TheAA150shouldonlybeinstalledbyaqualifiedmarineelectrician.Donot attempttoinstalltheAA150unlessyouaresuitablyqualified.

4 TheAA150mustbefittedtoawindlasswithadualdirectioncontrolboxor solenoidpack.

5 InformationforinstallationandoperationoftheAA150issuppliedincluding presetwindlassprofilelistsandwiringdiagrams.Allinstructionsshouldbeleft onboardfortheowner.

6 NoncompliancewiththeinstructionscouldimpairthewindlassandtheAA150 operation,andcouldresultinpersonalinjuryand/ordamagetotheboat.

7 Noncompliancewiththeinstructionswillnegatethemanufacturer’swarranty.

8 TheAA150manufacturerandsupplieracceptnoliabilityforpersonalinjury orpropertydamageresultingfromfailuretofollowtheinstallationinstructions ortheuseoftheAA150inawaythatmaycauseaccidentsordamageor thatmayviolatethelaw.

9 Allthetechnicalandcablespecificationsmustbecheckedandadheredto.

10. Wiringdiagramsmustbefollowedwithoutmodification.11 InstallationisnotcompleteuntiltheAA150hasbeensetuptocomplywiththe windlassandrodeandthentestedinasafeenvironment.

12 AllinstallationsmustbecarriedoutinaccordancewithUSCG,ABYC,NMMA andBMEArequirements.

13 ThismanualsupportstheinstallationanduseoftheAA150only.The appropriatemanufacturer’sinstructionsmustbefollowedfortheinstallation anduseofthewindlassitisconnectedto.

14 Whenthisproductreachestheendofitsusefullifeitmustbedisposedofin accordancewithlocalregulations.

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PowerSupply 12V/24VDC

CurrentConsumption 30mA

IPRating IP65fromthefrontprovidedtheunitismountedsothebackisprotectedfrommoisture.

MaximumVoltage 30VDC

OperatingTemperatureRange

23oFto140oF(-5oCto60oC)

Sensor CompatiblewithallAutoAnchorsensors,reedswitchesandsomeproximityswitches.

Rode-ChainOnly Stainlessorgalvanisedsteel.Rode-RopeandChain Musthaveaminimumof10ft(3m)ofchain.Chainmustbe

galvanisedsteel.Ropeshouldbeagoodquality,nylonanchorrope.Type66orequivalent.

DCwindlassesrequireadualdirectionsolenoid

1.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AA150

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITy (EMC)

FCC Information: ThisdevicecomplieswithCFR47Part15ofFCCRulesforClassBequipment.

ESTI Information (CE):ThisdevicemeetstherelevantstandardssetoutinEuropeanStandardEN60945:2002formaritimenavigationandradiocommunicationequipmentandsystems.TheseThesestandardsareintendedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstinterferencebyotheremissiongeneratingproductsontheboat.Compliancewiththesestandardsisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Theinstallationinstructionsmustbefollowedtominimisethepotentialforinterference.

Note: IfshieldedcableisnotusedforthesensorconnectionsthiswillcompromisetheEMCandmayinvalidatethewarranty.

TheAA150consolemustbeinstalledatleast3ft(1m)awayfromanytransmissionequipmentorcablescarryingradiosignalsegVHFradios,cablesandantennasorradarantennas;andatleast6ft(2m)awayfromanySSBequipment.AA150cablesmustbeinstalledatleast1.5ft(500mm)awayfromsuchitems.

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1.3 POwER SUPPLy

ThEPoWERSuPPlyMuSTBEDISCoNNECTEDDuRINgINSTAllATIoNANDWhENMAkINGANYCHANGESTOWIRINGORELECTRICALCONNECTIONS.

12Vor24VDCpowersupplyisrequiredtotheAA150console.

Checkbatterypolaritybeforeconnectingpower.

Thepowermustbedisconnectedwheninstallingandconnectingthewiring.

A5Ampresettableisolating/breakerswitchtoshutoffpowertotheAA150andthewindlassmustbeinstalledinapositioneasilyaccessedbytheAA150operator.

Multiplebatterybanknegativeterminalsmustbepermanentlyconnectedtogethertobecomethecommonnegativereturn(ground).

PowertotheAA150andallwindlasscontrolseg.toggleswitch,remoteswitches,deckswitchesmustbesuppliedfromonepointortheAutoAnchorwillbedamaged.

1.2 CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

All Cables: 1.0mm2(AWG18)Rope/Chain Connections: Ifthebrownandwhitewiresareconnectedtothemotorterminalsforrope/chaincountingshortcircuitprotectionisrequired.Theloadsensorterminatorssuppliedhavemotorterminalconnectorswitha1000ohmresisterprefitted.Iftheseterminatorsarenotuseda1000ohmresistermustbefittednearthemotorterminal.

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PART 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 MAGNET ANd SENSOR INSTALLATION

PLEASE REAd BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION

Correct magnet and sensor installation is critical for successful AutoAnchor operation. TheAutoAnchorcanbeinstalledonverticalwindlassesandmosthorizontalwindlasses.Installationdiffersdependingonthewindlasstypeandontherode(all-chainorropeandchain).Please follow the instructions for your windlass and rode. IfitisnotpossibletocomplywiththeseinstructionspleasecheckwiththeAutoAnchormanufactureroryoursupplierforotheroptionsorifyouarenotsurehowtoproceed.

Seewww.autoanchor.co.nz forcontactinformation.

2.1.1 MAGNET INSTALLATION OVERVIEw

Check before starting: yourchainwheelmaybeprefittedwithamagnetorpredrilledreadyforyoutofitthemagnet.

Magnet Polarity: NotrelevantwhenusingthegreyAAsensor(#9067)orareedswitchsensor.Ifretrofitting,usingtheblackAAsensor(#9008)thesouthpole(markedside)ofthemagnetmustfacethesensor.

Magnet Seal:Insertthemagnetintotheholeandcoveritwithaminimumof1mmofepoxytoprotectitagainstcorrosion.

Magnet Size and Position: Refertotheinstructionsforyourspecificwindlasstype.

2.1.2 SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEw

Vertical windlasses: Thesensorisfittedinthedeckplate.Somedeckplatesarepredrilledforthesensor.othershaveadimpleormarktoshowwherethesensorshouldbefitted.Ifthewindlassisnotfactorydrilled,drillahole10.3mm(13/32”)diameterthroughthewindlassdeckplate.Seetheinstructionsforyourspecificwindlasstype.

Horizontal Windlasses: Sometimes it is not possible to fit the sensor to a horizontal windlass or it may need to be fitted by the windlass manufacturer. Before starting check with the AutoAnchor manufacturer or supplier that it is possible to fit the sensor to your windlass. You may need a special fitting.

drilling the deck: Beforedrillingintothedeck,ensurethereisnothingbelowthedeckthatcouldbedamagedandthatanyholeyoudrillwillnotweakentheboat’sstructure.Drillahole10.3mm(13/32”)diameterthroughthedeck.Ensurethisholeisdirectlyinlinewiththesensorholeinthedeckplate.

2.1.3 PLUG ANd PLAy SENSOR CABLE

TheAutoAnchorplugandplaysensorextensioncablemustbeusedtoconnectthesensortotheconsoleunit.

Ensuretheconnectorsarefirmlyscrewedtogether.

The warranty does not apply if the sensor cable plugs are removed.

Thesensorcableandtheconsolesensorcablearefittedwithfemaleplugs.Sensorconnectingcablewithamaleplugateachendisavailableinthefollowinglengths:

6.5m (21.33ft) Part#950010m(32.81ft) Part#950115m (49.21ft) Part#950220m (66.62ft) Part#950325m (82ft) Part#950435m (114.83ft) Part#9514

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Part#9507MaleFieldConnectorPart#9508FemaleFieldConnectorIfthereisnoplugonthesensororconsolecableattachtheAAfieldconnectortothewiresandusetheconnectingcableasabove.

Connecting 2 cables together: Ifyouneedtoextendthecablelength-2cablescanbe joinedtogetherusingPart#9510genderchanger.

SensorConnectingCable

Fitting the Sensor: Donotforcethesensorintothehole.hammeringthesensorheadcandamagetheinternalelectronics.Ensurethesensorheadispositionedsothatitwillnotbehitbythechainwheelduringwindlassoperationandthatitisatleast300mm(1ft)awayfromthebatteryandmotorcables.Securethesensorusingagoodqualityneutralcuresiliconeorastrongadhesiveeg.Sikaflex291or3M5200.

Sensor

Field Connectors

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dual Installation

usetheTjunctionconnectorPart#9506andthe2m(Male/Female)extensioncablePart#9505.

Part9506

2.1.4 REEd SwITCH SENSORS

Somewindlassesaresuppliedpre-fittedwithareedswitchsensor.Reedswitchsensorsmusthavea10mmx8mmmagnet(#9061)andthegapbetweenthereedswitchsensorandthemagnetmustbeaminimumof3mmandamaximumof5mm.Thissensorwillrequireafieldconnector.

TheAutoAnchorwilloperatewithareedswitchsensorforall-chainrode.Ifusingrope/chainrodethereedswitchsensorprovidesareasonablyaccuratecountofrodedeployedbutonretrievalthedisplaymaybeincorrectbecauseitcannotallowforthestretchintherope.

Foranaccurateropeandchaincount,thereedswitchsensorshouldbereplacedwiththeAAgreysensor(#9067).

Sensor

AutoAnchor560

Console

Up Down

# 9506# 9505

Magnet Fit:Drillahole10.3mm(13/32”)diameterand9.5mm(3/8”)deeptofitthemagnetintheundersideofaspokeinthebottomofthechainwheel.Coverthemagnetwithaminimumof1mmepoxy.Themagnetmustbealignedwiththesensor.SeeFig1&1a.

2.1.5 INSTALLATION VERTICAL wINdLASS - CHAIN ONLy

Magnet Size:Standardsizeis10mmx8mmm(#9061).Thismaybereplacedwiththesmaller6mmx4mm(#9009)magnetifrequiredforyourwindlass.

Fig1-Allsensors

Sealwithminimum1mmepoxy.

Magnet

Sensor

Gap Between the Sensor and Magnet:

Sensor MagnetSize Gap

AAgreySensor#9067 6mmx4mm Minimum3mm-Maximum30mm


AABlackSensor#9008 AllMagnets Minimum3mm-Maximum8mm

ReedSwitchSensor 10mmx8mm Minimum3mm-Maximum5mm

Sensor Position:TheAAblacksensorandthereedswitchsensormustbefitteddirecltyinlinewiththemagnetinthechainwheel.SeeFig1above.TheAAgreysensormaybefittedupto20mmoutofalignment.SeeFig1aabove.Thegapbetweenthesensorandmagnetmustbeasperthetablebelow.

Chainwheel

Deckplate

Refer to the Overview Notes on page 4 before starting installation.

Sensor Connection:TheAutoAnchorplugandplaysensorextensioncablemustbeusedtoconnectthesensortotheconsoleunit.Ensuretheconnectorsarefirmlyscrewedtogether.Seetheinformationonpage5.

Loose cable should be tied in place with cable ties and kept clear of chain.

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Fig1a-GreyAAsensormaybeoffsetupto20mm


Magnet

Sensor

Chainwheel

Deckplate

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Magnet Fit: Drillahole10.3mm(13/32”)diameterand9.5mm(3/8”)deepintoaspokeinthetopofthechainwheel.Coverthemagnetwithaminimumof1mmepoxy.Themagnetandsensormustbealignedsothattheanchorrodepassesbetweenthem(SeeFigs2&3).

Sensor

Magnet

Fig2 Fig4


Magnet

2.1.6 INSTALLATION VERTICAL wINdLASS - ROPE & CHAIN

Foranaccurateropeandchaincount,therodemustrunbetweenthesensorandmagnet.Ifyourwindlassisprefittedwithamagnetinthebottomofthechainwheelyouneedtoremoveitandfitanewmagnetinthetopofthechainwheel.RefertoFigs2-4.

Magnet Size:10mmX8mmmagnet(#9061).An8mmx6mmmagnet(#9052)maybeusedonsmallerwindlasses.Checkwithyoursupplier.

Sensor Position:Thesensormustbefittedintothedeckplatewithinthesensorpositionrangeatthesternendofthewindlass(SeeFig5).Itmustalsobealignedwiththemagnetsothattherodepassesbetweenthesensorandthemagnet.Thecentreofthemagnetandthecentreofthesensormaybeupto10mmoutofdirectalignment(SeeFig3).Thegapbetweenthesensorandmagnetmustbeasperthetablebelow.

Chainwheel

Deckplate

Fig3

Sensor&Magnetmaybeupto10mmoutofdirectalignment

10mm

Sensor

Magnet

Sensor

Magnet

Sensor Position Rope & Chain Vertical windlasses

Gap Between the Sensor and MagnetSensor MagnetSize Gap



Refer to the Overview Notes on page 4 before starting installation.

Sensor Connection:TheAutoAnchorplugandplaysensorextensioncablemustbeusedtoconnectthesensortotheconsoleunit.Ensuretheconnectorsarefirmlyscrewedtogether.Seetheinformationonpage5.Loose cable should be tied in place with cable ties and kept clear of chain.

SensorPositionRange

Fig5

90o

Bow

Ste

rn

Rode

Anchor Locker

Chainwheel

2.1.7 INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL wINdLASS - CHAIN ONLy

Fig6Magnetinrimofchainwheelandstandardsensorinsensorholderscrewedtothedeck

Magnet & Sensor Fitting for Chain Only Horizontal windlasses

Magnet Size:6mmx4mmmagnet(#9009).

Magnet Fit: Ifyourwindlassisnotpredrilleddrillahole6.5mm(1/4”)diameterand5mm(3/16”)deepintheedgeofthechainwheel.Coverthemagnetwithaminimumof1mmepoxy.

Gap Between the Sensor and Magnet:Sensor MagnetSize Gap

greyAASensor#9067 6mmx4mm Minimum3mm-Maximum30mm

AAGreySensor9067 10mmx8mm Minimum3mm-Maximum50mm

AABlackSensor#9008 AllMagnets Minimum3mm-Maximum8mm

ReedSwitchSensor 10mmx8mm Minimum3mm-Maximum5mm

Sensor Position:TheAutoAnchorsensormaybefittedusingasensorholderfixedtothedecktositunderthechainwheel(SeeFig6).TheAutoAnchorsensorholder(#9070)isnotincludedinthestandardkit.Checkwithyoursupplierifyouneedthis.TheAAblacksensorandthereedswitchsensormustbefitteddirectlyinlinewiththemagnetinthechainwheel.TheAAgreysensormaybefittedupto20mmoutofalignment.Thegapbetweenthesensorandmagnetmustbeasperthetablebelow.

Sensor Connection:TheAutoAnchorplugandplaysensorextensioncablemustbeusedtoconnectthesensortotheconsoleunit.Ensuretheconnectorsarefirmlyscrewedtogether.Seetheinformationonpage5.Loose cable should be tied in place with cable ties and kept clear of chain.

Refer to the Overview Notes on page 4 before starting installation. It is not possible to set out a single installation method for horizontal windlasses. The sensor may be fitted inside the windlass or you may need a sensor holder (Part #9070). Often the sensor and magnet can only be fitted by the windlass manufacturer.

SensorHolder

Sensor

Magnet

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2.2 CONSOLE UNIT INSTALLATION1.ChooseapositionwheretheoperatorwillbeabletoseetheanchorandwindlasswhenusingtheAA150.

2.Theconsoleshouldbemountedonaflatsurfaceatleast3ft(1m)awayfromanyequipmenttransmittingorcablescarryingradiosignalsegVHFradios,cablesandantennasorradarantennaandatleast6ft(2m)awayfromanySSBequipment.

3.Theconsoleshouldbemountedwhereitisprotectedfromtheelements.TheAA150issplashproofandshouldnotbeplacedinapositionwhereitislikelytobeimmersedinwater.

4.Thepanelformountingtheinstrumentshouldbe3mmto19mm(1/8to3/4inch)thick.Thespacebehindtheinstrumentpanelmusthaveadepthofatleast95mm(3.7inches).

5.Drilla50mm(2-inch)holeintheinstrumentpanelintheselectedlocation.

6.Withthemountingbracketremoved,inserttheinstrumentintotheholeuntilthebackofthefaceplateisflushwiththeoutsidemountingwall.

7.Slidethebracketoverthebodyoftheinstrument.Note:orientthebracketinsuchamannerthatitdoesnotcoverthebuzzer.

8.Tightenthemountingnutuntilthebracketissecure. Fig7ConsoleInstallation

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Before starting check with the AutoAnchor manufacturer or supplier, that it is possible to fit the sensor and magnet to your horizontal windlass.

Foranaccurateropecounttherodemustrunbetweenthesensorandmagnet.OnahorizontalwindlassthemagnetandsensormustbefittedbytheoEMwindlassmanufacturer.

Ifitisnotpossibletohavethesensorandmagnetfittedtoachievethisyoucanusethechainonlyhorizontalwindlassinstallationabove.This provides an accurate count of rode deployed but during retrieval the display may be incorrect because it cannot allow for the stretch in the rope.

2.1.8 INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL wINdLASS - ROPE & CHAIN

2.2.1 Multiple Console Unit InstallationTwoAA150consolescanbeinstalledtoprovidemultiplestationsortheAA150canbeinstalledwithotherAutoAnchorproducts.AllwiringformultipleAutoAnchorstationsiscolourmatchedandruninparallel.

AT-adaptorand2mextensioncableareavailablefordualinstallations.Refertothewiringdiagramand/oryoursupplierfordetails.

All cables must be connected.RefertotheWiringDiagrams.

Interlockprotectionisincludedinthesystem.Donotfitdiodesorinterlockdevicesasthesewillpreventthesystemfromoperatingcorrectly.

Allbatteryandmotorcablesmustberingtype,insulatedtopreventshortcircuitsandinstallednocloserthan1ft(300mm)awayfromthesensorhead.

Allmainpowerconductorsandterminationsaretobeinstalledaccordingtothewindlassmanufacturer’sspecifications.SealterminalsagainstmoisturebysprayingwithCRC[3013]SoftSealorCRC[2043]Plasticoat70.Insulation must be used to protect allInsulationmustbeusedtoprotectallterminals.

Toreducethepotentialforinterferenceallcablesmustbelocatedatleast1.5ft(500mm)awayfromanyequipmenttransmittingorcablescarryingradiosignalsegVHForSSBradios,cablesandantennasorradarantennas.

Donotleavecableshangingloose,theymustbetiedinplacewithcableties.

Multiple Console wiring:Itisimportantwhenwiringmultipleconsoleinstallationsthatpotentialdifferencesdonotoccuralongthegroundconnection.Thiscancauseincorrectcounting.Ensureconsolesarestargroundedandthattherearenootherhighcurrentpathsbetweenconsoles.All wiring for multiple installations is run in parallel. Refertowiringdiagramsforfurtherdetails.

2.3 wIRING

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2.5.3 CONNECTION TO LOw CURRENT wINdLASS dRIVES

WhenconnectingtosolidstateswitchingorotherlowcurrentwindlassdrivesegPlCorACvariablefrequencydrivesadummyresistorload(Part#9515)mayberequiredtoprovidesufficientloadingandtomeetEMCandsafetyconsiderations.Theresistorpackshouldbeinstalledclosetothewindlasscontrolnot on the AA150.

Seethenotebelowrewiringformultipleconsoleinstallations.

Fordualconsoleoperation,thesensormustberesetbeforecalibratingtheconsoles.Todothisclearthecountertozerotwice.Pressandholdanybutton.TheAA150willbeepandclearwithin4seconds.rEwillbedisplayedduringthesecondclearingindicatingtheresetisokay.

PART 3 SET UP3.1 TO ENTER SET UP MOdE:

TheAA150isautomaticallyturnedonwhenpoweredup.

ToenterSetupMode:Pressandholdbothbuttonstogether.

TheAutoAnchorversionnumber(eg1.31)isdisplayedbrieflyand then- 1 - appears.Thistakesabout8seconds.

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3.2 SELECT FEET OR METRES MEASUREMENT - DefaultSettingisu1 (Metres)

TheAA150willflashbetween-1-andthecurrentsetting. UsetheorbuttonstoselectFeetorMetres. U1 =Metres U2=Feet Theselectionisautomaticallysaved8secondsafterthelastbutton pressandthedisplaychangesto-2-

3.3 SELECT THE wINdLASS - DefaultsettingisCH (CustomChainOnlySetting) Thereare3windlasssettingoptions: 1.Acustomchainonlywindlasssetting. 2.Acustomropeandchainwindlasssettingforwindlassesnotonthe pre-setwindassprofilelist. 3.Pre-programmedropeandchainwindlasssettingsforwindlasseson thepre-setwindlassprofilelist. Followtheinstructionsbelowtoselecttheoptionforyourwindlass.

TheAA150willflashbetween -2-andthecurrentsetting.

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Usetheorbuttonstoenterthechainperturn. IfyouselectedFeetatItem1thesettingisenteredininches (inincrementsof0.10).Seethetableoverleaf.IfyouselectedMetres itisenteredinmillimetres.Theentryisautomaticallysaved8seconds afterthelastbuttonpress.PrGisbrieflydisplayed.

3.3.1 CUSTOM CHAIN ONLy wINdLASSES - default Setting CH you need to know the length of chain per turn to enter these settings. See Appendix 1 or the instructions overleaf to calculate this. IfCHisnotdisplayed,usethebuttontoselectCHat-2-. Thedisplaywillautomaticallychangeto-3-approximately8seconds afterthelastbuttonpress.

Chain per Turn -Defaultsettingis 11.8 inches (300mm). TheAA150willflashbetween-3-andthecurrentsetting.

Usetheorbuttonstoenterthechainperturn. IfyouselectedFeet(u2)atItem1thesettingisenteredininches (inincrementsof0.10).Seethetableoverleaf. IfyouselectedMetres(u1)itisenteredinmillimetres. The display changes to -4- (Rope per Turn) approximatelyThedisplaychangesto-4-(RopeperTurn)approximately 8secondsafterthelastbuttonpress.

3.3.2 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.

IfCHisdisplayed,usethebuttontoselectrCat-2-. Ifanumberisdisplayed,usethebuttontoselectrCat-2-. Chain per Turn -Defaultsettingis 11.8 inches (300mm). Thedisplaywillautomaticallychangeto-3-(ChainperTurn). TheAA150willflashbetween-3-andthecurrentsetting.

Rope per Turn-Defaultsettingis10.8 inches (275mm). TheAA150willflashbetween-4-andthecurrentsetting.

Usetheorbuttonstoentertheropeperturninfeetor metresasyoudidforchain. Theentryisautomaticallysaved8secondsafterthelastbuttonpress. PrGisbrieflydisplayed.

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3.3.3 PRE-PROGRAMMEd ROPE ANd CHAIN wINdLASSES See Appendix 1 for the list of windlass profiles.

IfCHisdisplayed,usethebuttontoselectrCat-2-. Ifanumberisdisplayed,usethebuttontoselectrCat-2-.

WhenrCisdisplayed.Pressthebuttontoaccessthewindlass profiles. Thedisplaywillflashbetween-2-andthecurrentsetting. usethebuttontoenterthewindlassprofilefromthelistin Appendix1. Usethebuttontogobackifnecessary. Ifyouusethisoptiontherearenofurthersettings. yourselectionisautomaticallysaved8secondsafterthelastbutton press. PrGisbrieflydisplayedandtheunitreturnstotheidlestate.

Metric Inches Conversion Table

Inches MetricInches AutoAnchorSetting (to1decimalpoint)1/8 0.125 0.11/4 0.25 0.3 3/8 0.375 0.4 1/2 0.5 0.5 5/8 0.625 0.6 3/4 0.75 0.87/8 0.875 0.9

Step 1 useadhesivetapetoplaceamarkonthe chainwheel.Step 2 useadhesivetapetoplaceamarkonthe chaincomingoutofthechainwheel.Step 3 useadhesivetapetoplaceamarkonthe deckbelowthemarkonthechain.Step 4 Carefullyreleasethechainwheelsothatit canbeturnedbyhandtofeedthechainout.Step 5 Usingthemarkonthechainwheelasaguide, turnthechainwheelonerevolution,causing thechaintobereleasedontothedeck.Step 6 Measurethelengthofchainfromthemark onthedecktothemarkonthechain.Step 7 Enterthismeasurement.

ChainwheelMarkChainMark

DeckMark

DistancetoMeasure

Step 1 Carefullyreleasethechainwheelsothatit canbeturnedbyhandtofeedtherodeout untilyouhaverope.Step 2 Asyoudidforthechain,useadhesivetape tomarkthechainwheel,thedeckandthe rope.(Seetheinstructionsforthechainper revolutionabove).Step 3 Usingthemarkonthechainwheelasa guide,pulltheropeoutbyhanduntilthe chainwheelhascompleted10revolutions.Step 4 Measurethelengthofropepulled,divideit by10.Step 5 Enterthismeasurement.

ChainwheelMarkChainMark

DeckMark

DistancetoMeasure

Calculating the rope per turnThisisthelengthofropethatisreleasedduringonecompleterevolutionofthechainwheel.youneedtomeasurethelengthofropepulledthroughfor10revolutionsanddividetheresultby10.Seeinstructionstocalculatetheropeperrevolutionbelow.

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Calculating the chain per turnThisisthelengthofchainthatisreleasedduringonecompleterevolutionofthechainwheel.ThechainperturnforsomewindlassesislistedinAppendix1.Ifyourwindlassisnotlistedfollowtheinstructionsbelowtocalculateit.

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 and tested in a calm, safe environment. Use the windlass to raise and lower the anchor. If the AA150 does not count, or any diagnostic messages appear on the screen, refer to Troubleshooting (Part 5), your supplier or the AutoAnchor manufacturer for assistance.

PART 4 USING THE AA150

4.2 OPERATION

TheAA150isautomaticallyturnedonwhenthewindlassispoweredup.WhenthewindlassisoperatedtheAA150displaysthelengthofanchorrodedeployed.Theunitwillrememberthesettingsenteredandthecountevenwhenthepoweristurnedoff.Itwillalsobeepduringretrievaltowarntheskippertheanchoriswithin1.5metres(4feet)ofdocking.

Ifcountinggreaterthan99.9metresorfeetthedisplaywilldropoffthedecimalplaceanddisplayonlywholemetresorfeet.

Note:IfthereisasensororaloaderrortheAA150willnotcountaccurately.(RefertoTroubleshootingPart5)

Indicatorpulseswhenthesensorisoperating Displayswhenchainis

present

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Notes when Anchoring

TheAA150helpstomakeanchoringlessstressfulbutnothingcanreplacegoodseamanshipandsafeboatingpractices.when anchoring:• use the windlass strictly according to the windlass manufacturer’s instructions;• personally control and supervise all windlass and anchoring operations; • maintain a clear view of the windlass, rode and/or anchor during windlass operation; and • always ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat.

4.3 CHANGE BACkLIGHTING LEVEL (Thisisbestdoneinlowlight).

Tapeitherbutton/toadjustthelightlevelupanddown.Thereare4lightlevels.

4.5 RESET FACTORy dEFAULT SETTINGS

This will remove your individual set up.

Turnthepoweroff.Pressandholdbothkeystogether +whileturningthepoweronagain.ReleasethekeyswhenthedisplayreadsFCt dEF. Thiswillrestorethefactorydefaultsettings.Now re-enter the set up for your unit. Refer Part 3 of this document.

4.4 RESET dISPLAy TO ZERO

Pressandholdthekey.TheAA150willbeepandthedisplaywillclearto0.0within4seconds.

PART 5 MAINTENANCE

TheAA150doesnotcontainanyuserserviceableparts.usermaintenanceislimitedto:• Checkingallcablesandconnectionsforsignsofwearordamageandreplacingthem asnecessary.• Checkingthesensorheadisnotwornandhasnotmovedoutofalignmentand replacingthesensorifnecessary.• Checkingthemagnetisnotwornorcorrodedandreplacingthemagnetifnecessary.

Note: Donotusechemicalorabrasivematerialstocleantheconsoleunit.Ifitisdirtywipeitwithacleandampcloth.Avoidwipingthedisplayscreenwithadryclothasthiscouldscratchthescreen.

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Problem Possible Solution

usethetablebelowtohelpidentifyaproblemandprovideapossiblesolution.Ifyoucannotresolvetheproblem,contactyoursupplierforfurtherinformation.

PART 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The AutoAnchor is not faulty if these messages display.

Thediagnosticshelpidentifyproblemswiththeinstallationandsensor.

Themessagesdisplaybrieflyduringoperationand/orpowerup.Abeepwillsoundandafter3secondsthemessagewillbecleared.

The count will not be accurate until the cause of the error is fixed.

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 Appearsduringoperation.TheAA150doesnotcountanddoesnotdisplayasensorpulse.

Sn 2 (Rope/Chain Only)Appearsduringoperation.TheAA150willcountandwilldisplayasensorpulse.Thecountwillnotbeaccurate.

Sensoristooclosetothemagnet.Ensurethegapbetweenthemagnetandsensorisnolessthan35mmfora10mmx8mmmagnetand30mmforan8mmx6mmmagnet.Thecountwillnotbeaccurateuntiltheproblemisfixed.Fixtheinstallationandresetthecountertozero.

Sn 3 (Rope/Chain Only)Appearsduringretrievalwhenusingarope/chainrode.TheAA150willcountandwilldisplayasensorpulse.Thecountwillnotbeaccurate.

TheAA150hasfailedtodetectthechangefromropetochainortherehasbeenexcessiveropeslippage.Completeretrievalandthenresetthecountertozero.Thismessagemayalsodisplayifthechainisthewrongsizeforthechainwheel.

Sn 4AppearsduringAA150powerup.AA150willnotcountbutitwilldisplayasensorpulse.

Theorangewiretotheupsolenoidisnotconnected.Fixthewireconnectionandresetthecountertozero.

NosignalfromthesensortotheAA150.Eitherthereisnomagnet,thegapbetweenthemagnetandsensoristoobigorthesensorsignalisoutoftunebecauseoftestingduringinstallation.TryresettingtheAA150byrunningthewindlassupanddownfor10-15seconds.Ifthemessagestillappearscheckthemagnetandthegapandalignmentbetweenthemagnetandsensor.Checksensorwiringandinstallationandcheckfordamagetothesensorandmagnet.WhenfixedresettheAA150asabove.Formanualreset,clearthecountertozerotwice.Tocleartozeropressandholdanykey.TheAA150willbeepandclearwithin4seconds.rEwillbedisplayedduringthesecondclearingindicatingtheresetisokay.

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Theloadsensorwiresarenotconnectedtothemotor.Fixtheconnectionandresetthecountertozero.

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AA150countswhenthewindlassisnotturningorcountserraticallydisplayingalargenumbereg888.

Thecountpausesduringretrieval.

Thisisnotafault.Therodeischangingfromropetochain.

Thesensorcouldbedamaged,incorrectcablemaybefitted,ortheAA150mayhavebeensubjecttoexternalinterference,eitherRForelectrical.Checkthatthesensorcableisnotdamagedandthatthespecifiedcablehasbeenfitted.CheckforexternalinterferenceontheboategdamagedorlooseRFcablesoraerialsorotherinstrumentsthatmaynotbeworkingcorrectlyorhavebeendamagedbyelectricalinterferenceincludinglightning.

Ld (Rope/Chain Only)AppearsduringAA150powerup.TheAA150willcountandwilldisplayasensorpulse.Thecountwillnotbeaccurate.

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