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General| Brand | Lewmar |
|---|---|
| Model | AutoAnchor 560 |
| Category | Marine Equipment |
| Language | English |
Details of the AA560, including power, current, IP rating, temperature, and sensor compatibility.
Compliance with FCC and ESTI standards, notes on shielded cable and installation proximity.
Critical steps for fitting magnets and sensors on various windlass types for AutoAnchor operation.
Details on the shielded sensor extension cable and available lengths for connecting sensors to the console.
Information on using reed switch sensors, their requirements, and limitations for rope/chain counting.
Procedure for tuning the sensor after installation to ensure accurate counting.
Installation guidelines for vertical windlasses with rope and chain rode.
Installation methods for horizontal windlasses with chain only, including sensor holder options.
Considerations for fitting sensors and magnets to horizontal windlasses for rope and chain systems.
Installation guidance for drum winches, including magnet and sensor placement.
Guidelines for mounting the AA560 console, considering location and environmental factors.
Minimum voltage requirements for windlass operation and preventing voltage drop.
Cable specifications, length limits, and general wiring best practices for the AA560 system.
Explains the function of each button on the AutoAnchor console for navigation and operation.
Provides a visual overview of the different sections within the AutoAnchor's setup menu.
Configuration options for language, units, key beep, and lock settings in the general menu.
Steps to enter the windlass configuration menu to set up the system.
How to set the distance at which the windlass will stop during retrieval.
Inputting the total length of chain and rope deployed for accurate counting.
Configuration for chain-only rode, including chain per turn calculation.
Configuration for rope and chain rode, including presets and per-turn measurements.
Configuration for drum winches, including rode length and diameter settings.
Configuration for motor-driven sensors and gearbox ratios.
Option to swap the Up/Down button functions for user preference.
Diagram and explanation of the buttons on the AutoAnchor console and their functions.
Details on what information is shown on the display during windlass operation.
How to lock and unlock the AutoAnchor to prevent unintentional windlass operation.
Using the automatic function for preset rode deployment and retrieval.
Settings for clearing to zero, checking logs, adjusting backlight, and resetting the sensor.
Limited user maintenance tasks, focusing on cables, sensors, and magnets.
Lists common diagnostic messages and their possible causes and actions.
Addresses various issues like beeping, erratic counting, motor disable, and incorrect deployment.
Introduces technician diagnostics, internal voltmeter, and contact information.
Troubleshooting for sensor-related errors like wire grounding, no pulses, or incompatible settings.
Covers solenoid, load wire, and battery voltage issues for diagnosis.
How to manually deploy and retrieve the anchor using the console buttons.
Using the automatic function for hands-free anchor deployment and retrieval.
Procedure for tuning the sensor for accurate counting after installation.
Important safety precautions for installing and using the windlass and AutoAnchor.
Step-by-step guide for manually deploying and retrieving the anchor.
Using the automatic function for preset rode deployment and retrieval.
Setting the rode value required to enable automatic anchor deployment.
Initiating anchor deployment using the automatic function.
Initiating anchor retrieval using the automatic function.
Procedure to reset the displayed rode length to zero.
Accessing and viewing operational logs stored by the AutoAnchor.
How to change the brightness level of the AutoAnchor display.
Steps to reset the sensor calibration, often needed after installation changes.
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