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Model | Seakeeper 3 |
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Angular Momentum | 3, 000 N-m-s |
Warranty | 2 years |
Voltage | 12V DC |
Stabilization Capacity | Up to 95% roll reduction |
Boat Size | 30' - 39' |
Weight | 550 lb (250 kg) |
Details the flywheel, enclosure, gimbal shafts, bearings, foundation, hydraulic brake, and cooling components.
Describes the touch screen display as the user interface for controlling the Seakeeper.
Explains the drive box's role in cooling electronic components and warns of electrical hazards.
Monitors system sensors and regulates Seakeeper operation, controlling speed and precession.
Measures vessel angular movements and boat movement, communicating signals to the ECM.
Describes the hydraulic brake mechanism, its cylinders, control valve, and locking solenoids.
Details the closed-loop glycol/water cooling circuit and heat exchanger with seawater.
Describes the initialization, home screen, and touch screen interaction for operating the Seakeeper.
Allows adjustment of display brightness, sleep timer, roll angle sign, gyro speed, and temperature units.
Displays Seakeeper model, serial number, software versions, run hours, and other operational data.
Provides operating information such as motor speed, Seakeeper angle, current, enclosure pressure, and battery voltage.
Shows recent alarms and warnings, including codes and run hours when they occurred.
Details the steps for powering on the Seakeeper, initializing the display, and waiting for stabilization readiness.
Explains how to activate stabilization by pressing the stabilize button after the Seakeeper is on and operational.
Describes how to stop the Seakeeper by pressing the On/Off button and then cutting DC power.
Explains how to select the desired RPM to adjust the Seakeeper's operating speed via the settings screen.
Identifies the two power sources (low and high current DC) and discusses implications of their disconnection.
Details the effects of losing low current DC power and the steps to restore operation.
Describes the notification and alarm for high current DC voltage loss and the procedure to restore operation.
Explains how the Seakeeper issues alarms for malfunctions, stops operation, and how to reset alarms.
Details how to access the alarm history screen to view recent alarms and warnings.
Overview of the Seakeeper's low maintenance design, general cleaning advice, and winterization.
Lists Seakeeper service bulletins relevant to maintenance, calibration, and specific procedures.
Highlights a critical precaution regarding the Hydraulic Hand Pump Kit for brake servicing.
Lists essential parts and tools required for maintenance tasks, like the Hydraulic Hand Pump Kit.
Provides a detailed table of scheduled maintenance tasks organized by system and component with intervals.
Outlines Seakeeper standard model warranty periods, exclusions for wear, and required maintenance.
Specifies Seakeeper's liability limits, excluding consequential damages and capping obligations to repair/replace.
Defines Seakeeper's ownership of patterns, tools, drawings, and data, and Buyer's restrictions on use.
Provides detailed technical specifications including RPM, torque, spool-up times, power, dimensions, and noise output.
Lists the main subsystems of the Seakeeper 3: Flywheel, Enclosure, Foundation, Electronics, Brake, Cooling, and Cover.
Discusses flexibility in installation but advises against placing it forward of the longitudinal center of gravity.
Refers to Seakeeper Drawing 90374 for detailed bolt-in installation dimensions.
Emphasizes installer responsibility for foundation design to transfer Seakeeper loads safely to the hull.
Specifies installer responsibility for providing raw water supply to the heat exchanger.
Details required DC power supplies for the Motor Drive Box and Control System, and the need for separate breakers.
Mentions the touchscreen display as the interface for starting, operating, monitoring, and shutting down the Seakeeper.
Explains that roll reduction depends on boat displacement, GM, hull damping, and operating conditions.
Describes how sensors, alarms, and shutdowns enable unattended operation and how the controller logs data.
Details automatic brake locking for faults/alarms and methods to manually lock the Seakeeper.