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INSTALLATION MANUAL

Installation and use of the Maxwell AutoAnchor 300 series plug-in hand held controls (AA320, AA341, AA342): deck socket wiring, cradle, and the electrical ratings of the handset.

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Maxwell AutoAnchor 300 Series Hand Held Control — Installation & Operation

AA300 Series Models

Designed for remote control of windlasses, small cranes, passerelles, thrusters and swimming platforms, with 2 or 4 outputs.

Model Outputs Buttons
AA320 2 1 button up, 1 button down
AA341 4 1 button up, 1 button down, 2 customisable buttons (decals supplied)
AA342 4 2 buttons up and 2 buttons down – designed for dual windlass control

Kit: handset, cradle, socket with 2 metre flying lead, socket sealing cap, screws for cradle and socket, drilling template, and decals for the customised buttons (AA341 only).

Specifications – All Models

Specification Value
Power supply AC or DC
Maximum operating voltage 25V AC (RMS) / 30V DC
Contact current rating 5A resistive load / 3A inductive load
Operating temperature -15°C to 70°C (23°F to 140°F) (as printed)
IP rating IP67 with the plug and socket fitted together correctly or the sealing cap screwed in place
Handset (H × W × D) 150.36 × 64.37 × 47.42 mm (5.92" × 2.53" × 1.87")
Standard cable extension 3.5 metres
Flying lead from deck socket 2 metres

Installation

Fitting the socket

  1. Place it where the operator can reach it easily, on a clean, smooth, flat surface where the underside will not see water or humidity.
  2. Leave room behind for the cable, mark the holes with the drilling template and check nothing behind can be damaged or weakened.
  3. Seal directly under the socket base; pass cable and flange through the hole; fix with the 4 screws provided.

Deck socket wiring (view from front)

Pin Function
1 +ve power in
2 Up
3 Down

Cradle: mount with the 2 screws supplied on a flat surface where the handset is protected when not in use.

  • Installation by a qualified marine electrician, to USCG, ABYC, NMMA and BMEA requirements; follow the wiring diagrams without modification.
  • There must be an alternative method to operate the system being controlled.
  • Opening the instrument voids the warranty.
  • Set up and test in a safe environment before use.

Using the Handset

  1. Unscrew the sealing cap and fit the plug with the pins aligned; turn clockwise to lock.
  2. Switch on the power supply.
  3. Hold the button to run the system; release to stop.
  4. When finished, unscrew the plug and replace the sealing cap.

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