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Seakeeper 5 / 6 Operation Manual (90403-5); S/N 6/5-233-5847 to Current

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Seakeeper 5 / 6 Operation Manual (90403-5); S/N 6/5-233-5847 to Current

4.4 Alarms and Troubleshooting

Alarms

The operator should physically examine the Seakeeper following an alarm. Continuing to reset without service intervention can result in damage or personnel injury.

Sensors, alarms, and shutdowns are provided to allow unattended operation. Sensors measure drive temperatures, gimbal angle, brake pressure, and vessel motion. The Seakeeper controller sends sensor values and alarm information to the display and locks the brake and shuts down the motor drive in the event of an alarm condition. Seakeeper operating history during faults or alarms is recorded in the controller’s memory for subsequent recall if service is needed. Seakeeper and Seakeeper Dealers may access the Seakeeper’s software to gather run hours, bearing loading, and hull slamming information.

NOTE: Only the MFD app or the Seakeeper 5” Touch Display can identify and address the alarm. The alarm will not clear until the operator presses the Reset Alarm button, AND the alarm condition is no longer present. The operator can then press the POWER button again to resume Seakeeper operation.

  • A view of a typical Alarm screen.
  • To reset the alarm, press the Reset Alarm button:

Troubleshooting

  1. At MFD app or 5″ Touch Display, check for alarms or warnings.
  2. Power Supply: Check electrical power source breakers ON or fuses installed and NOT blown.
  3. Mechanical Components:
    1. For temperature -related alarm, verify the coolant reservoir is filled with glycol mixture (50% ethylene glycol/50% distilled water). Verify seawater pump power aligned.
    2. Visually check mechanical fittings and joints for leakage.
    3. Visually check coolant and brake hoses for chaffing and leakage.
  4. Contact an authorized Seakeeper dealer for further assistance in diagnosing and resolving complex alarms.


If a GPS signal is lost, a warning message will appear in the Alarm History and a message will appear on the Home Screen, as seen below. The Seakeeper will not spool down, however the precession rate and angle of the sphere will be reduced until GPS signal returns.

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