Wireless Remote Control for Windlasses and Thrusters

A wireless remote control for full windlass control and chain counting with the option of thruster operation.

: FEATURES

• Controls bow and stern thrusters independently and together

• Full windlass control and chain counting

• Preset the length of rode to deploy

• Counts rope/chain or all-chain rode

• Choice of feet, metres or fathoms rode measurement

• Logs windlass operating hours to assist with maintenance

• Easy calibration

• Electronic diagnostics for troubleshooting installation

• Console unit is shockproof, waterproof and will float  

• High level wireless transmission security includes unique ID and registration for every unit

•   Ergonomic shape with lanyard connector 

• Rubber over moulding for grip and non slip protection

• Console holder and protective cover

• Displays signal strength and battery level

• Auto stop and docking alarm when the anchor is close to docking

• Combine with other AutoAnchor products for total windlass control

• Connects to DC, AC and Hydraulic systems

• Operates in parallel with other control equipment eg toggle switches, foot switches and other electronic controllers.

AutoAnchor 710 Remote

AutoAnchor 702 Base Station

: FUNCTION OPTIONS 

A system with one base station (4 outputs) can operate:  

• 1 windlass plus a deck wash and deck light

• or 1 windlass and 1 thruster

• or 2 thrusters

A system with two base stations (8 outputs) can operate:  

• 1 windlass plus a deck wash and deck light plus 1 thruster

• or 2 windlasses plus deck wash and deck light for each windlass

• or 2 windlass and 2 thrusters

The system supports up to 3 base stations and up to 4 consoles.

Note: 2 base stations can be combined and controlled by one remote to allow control of 2 windlasses from one remote, plus a thruster or other ancilliary equipment.  

: Technical Specifications - Base Station

: Compliance

     Communication Security  

• 2.4GHz ISM Band

• IEEE 802.15.4 compliant

• Can co-exist with Bluetooth and WiFi networks nearby

• The network operates on different channels to the 2.4Ghz WiFi netowrks and offers a high level of security:

• Each item has a Unique ID

• Each transmission contains sender and destination information.  This ensure that remotes and base station can only send and receive transmissions to and from registered members of their system

• Use of 'hand shaking' provides added security.  Control functions are not executed until a secure link between remote and base station has been achieved

• Loss of continual incoming signals from the remotes places the base station into safety mode where all control functions are shut down

·         Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) provides further security and immunity: 

• Spread Spectrum signals are highly resistant to noise and interference

• The AutoAnchor wireless system scans frequencies within the band before transmisison.  This ensures that communication is not attempted on a frequency where there is a lot of existing noise and possible interference

• Signal strength is displayed on the remote

• Operation range up to 10m (30ft) from base station

      Remote Environmental Protection  

• Water resistance designed to meet IP67.  Remote enclosure has a rubber seal around the perimeter of the case

• Shock protection.  Remote enclosure with rubber over-moulding to provide protection against shock

• The rubber over-moulding also provides grip in wet conditions, and a non-slip quality in rough sailing conditions

Wireless Remote Battery Details  

• Remote powered by two AA alkaline batteries

• The remote displays battery capacity conditions on the screen

• The remote has many functions that help to minimise battery consumption.  Examples of these include:

• A light sensor ensures the display is backlight only when required

• Remote is automatically turned off when not in use

• Remote enters low power mode when turned off

Other  

• DC, AC, and Hydraulic systems can be controlled using the interconnection of solenoids or relays

• Can operate in parallel with other control equipment eg toggle switches, foot switches, other electronic controllers.

• Control output hardware is reverse voltage protected, under-voltage and over-voltage protected, and current limited.  All backfeeding protected.

• Compatible with all AutoAnchor sensors

Please note product specifications may change without notice and the latest product specifications may not be reflected in the versions available on this website.  Please contact AutoAnchor for specific technical information.

See the Product Manuals page for further technical information and downloads.