{"id":18683,"date":"2024-08-29T13:56:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T13:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-40-operation-manual-90716-2-40-234-0043-to-current-copy\/power-failures-alarms-and-troubleshooting\/alarms\/"},"modified":"2025-02-17T15:28:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T15:28:27","slug":"alarms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-40-operation-manual-90716-3\/power-failures-alarms-and-troubleshooting\/alarms\/","title":{"rendered":"4.4  Alarms and Notifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAUTION.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10247\" style=\"width:133px;height:117px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><br><strong>The operator should physically examine the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span> following an alarm. Continuing to reset without service intervention can result in personnel injury or <strong>damage<\/strong><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alarms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensors, alarms, and shutdowns are provided to allow unattended operation. Sensors measure drive temperatures, gimbal angle, brake pressure, and vessel motion. The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> controller sends sensor values and alarm information to the display, locks the brake, and shuts down the motor drive in the event of an alarm condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> operating history during faults or alarms is recorded in the controller\u2019s memory for subsequent recall if service is needed. <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> and <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Dealers may access the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span>\u2019s software to gather run hours, bearing loading, and hull slamming information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Only the MFD app or the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 5\u201d Touch Display can identify and address the alarm. The alarm will not clear until the operator presses the Reset Alarm button, <strong>AND <\/strong>the alarm condition is no longer present. Some alarms that trip the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> require a 15-minute delay to restore the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> operation. The operator can then press the POWER button again to resume <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A view of a typical Alarm screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1343\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-26-Alarm-Screen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6899\" style=\"width:510px;height:285px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-26-Alarm-Screen.jpg 1343w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-26-Alarm-Screen-768x425.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1343px) 100vw, 1343px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To reset the alarm, press the Reset Alarm button: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"40\" class=\"wp-image-6902\" style=\"width: 175px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-26-Reset-Alarm-Button.jpg\" alt=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At MFD app or 5&#8243; Touch Display, check for alarms or warnings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power Supply: Check electrical power source breakers ON or fuses installed and NOT blown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mechanical Components: <br>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For temperature -related alarm, verify the coolant reservoir is filled with glycol mixture (50% ethylene glycol\/50% distilled water). Verify seawater pump power aligned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visually check mechanical fittings and joints for leakage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visually check coolant and brake hoses for chaffing and leakage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact an authorized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seakeeper.com\/find-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> dealer<\/a> for further assistance in diagnosing and resolving complex alarms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAUTION.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10247\" style=\"width:148px;height:130px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><br><strong>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 <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span> will not spool down, however the precession rate and angle of the sphere will be significantly reduced until GPS signal returns.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1015\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/GPS-Signal-Lost-Screen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5334\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:511px;height:309px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/GPS-Signal-Lost-Screen.jpg 1015w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/GPS-Signal-Lost-Screen-768x465.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1015px) 100vw, 1015px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several notifications are programmed to pop up upon certain events. They do not affect the operation of the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span>, and each notification may be dismissed or suppressed. Models produced or updated with software after September 2024 will have the following notifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rinse Reminder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon pressing power button to turn OFF <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> and start coast down, the Rinse Reminder notification will appear to remind the user to rinse the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> with mild soap and fresh water after use. Pressing the <em>OK <\/em>button will acknowledge the notification and it will not reappear until the next coast down event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The QR code links the user to the Freshwater Rinse article on the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> website. If the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> was exposed to saltwater spray, it is desirable to rinse the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> to maintain cosmetic condition.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rinse-Reminder-Notification-NEW-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18552\" style=\"width:511px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintenance Reminder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> recommends routine service every 1000 run hours to maintain the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> in peak condition. To assist the user in <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> maintenance, the Maintenance Service Reminder will appear after 1000 Run Hours has elapsed since the last reset of the Service Reminder. The &#8220;Next Service Reminder&#8221; timer can be found in the Service page, as shown below. Below the Next Service Reminder timer is the reset button that resets the timer to 1000 Run Hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1676\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Service-40-post-G8-3000x1676.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18709\" style=\"width:511px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Service-40-post-G8-3000x1676.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Service-40-post-G8-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Service-40-post-G8-1536x858.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Service-40-post-G8-2048x1144.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When the timer reaches 0 Run Hours, the notification will appear in a popup on the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> app. The user has an option to suppress the reminder until the next <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> power cycle by selecting &#8220;Remind Me Later&#8221; or the user can reset the timer by selecting the &#8220;Reset Service Reminder&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The QR code links the user to the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Recommended Maintenance Schedule on the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"389\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maintenance-Service-Reminder-Notification-NEW.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18550\" style=\"width:511px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warranty Registration Reminder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before warranty work can occur, a <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> must be registered. Registering your <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> before warranty service is required is recommended to allow for expedient service if needed. Registration also includes the user in any important <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> notifications that may affect their unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 20 Run Hours on the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span>, a Registration Reminder notification will appear on the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> app. The reminder occurs only once in the life of the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span>. To dismiss the reminder, press OK on the popup window.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"389\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Registration-Reminder-NEW.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18548\" style=\"width:509px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The operator should physically examine the Seakeeper following an alarm. Continuing to reset without service intervention can result in personnel injury or damage. Alarms Sensors, alarms, and shutdowns are provided to allow unattended operation. Sensors measure drive temperatures, gimbal angle, brake pressure, and vessel motion. 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