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Section 1 – System Overview
Section 2 – System Operation
Section 3 – Power Failures, Alarms, and Troubleshooting
Section 4 – Maintenance
Section 5 – Warranty, Limit of Liability, Property Rights
Section 6 – Gyro Specs and Summary
44425 PECAN COURT, SUITE 151
CALIFORNIA, MARYLAND, 20619, U.S.A
PHONE: 410-326-1590
FAX: 410-326-1199
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Section 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.0
System Overview
The Seakeeper 6 uses gyroscopic principles to reduce boat roll motions in waves and wakes
independent of boat speed. In multiple Seakeeper installations, the Seakeepers operate
independently of each other and therefore this manual only discusses operation of a single unit.
A Seakeeper 6 consists of a Seakeeper assembly, a CAN communications cable, and a
Display. Figure 1 illustrates the interconnection of these components and their interface with
the boat.
FIGURE 1 – SEAKEEPER 6 STABILIZATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Technical specifications provided in Section 6 list the power consumption, total weight, and
dimensions of the major components. Gyroscopic principals that apply to boat roll control are
discussed on Seakeeper’s web site at www.seakeeper.com. The Seakeeper web site also
contains videos of Seakeeper operation and videos of several different boats operating in waves
with the Seakeeper on and off. It is recommended that the reader play these videos prior to
reading the remainder of this manual.
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The Seakeeper’s gimbal angle and the Seakeeper’s rate of rotation about the gimbal axis
(termed precession rate) play an important role in its operation. These parameters are
illustrated in Figure 2. At zero degree gimbal angle, the Seakeeper is vertical; it can precess a
maximum of +/- 60 degrees about this position. The amount of torque that the Seakeeper
exerts on a boat’s hull to counter the wave induced roll is directly proportional to the precession
rate. The further the Seakeeper is from vertical (zero degrees) the lower the anti-roll torque.
The vertical arrows in Figure 2 illustrate the direction of the forces that the Seakeeper exerts on
the boat’s hull to damp roll motion.
FIGURE 2 – SEAKEEPER PRECESSION
Seakeeper precession is actively controlled by an electronic controller and a hydraulic brake
throughout each roll cycle so the Seakeeper supplies the maximum anti-roll torque and does not
make mechanical contact with hard stops that limit the maximum gimbal angle travel to +/- 60o.
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There is a large torque about the gimbal axis when the Seakeeper is
precessing. Seakeeper cover panels are provided to prevent personnel
or equipment from contacting the Seakeeper while it is in operation.
These covers should not be stood on, or have anything placed on top.
The covers should always be in place during operation. If it is ever
necessary to touch the Seakeeper while the flywheel is spinning, the
Seakeeper must be locked at the display to stop the Seakeeper from
precessing. Seakeeper maintenance should not be attempted unless the
Seakeeper is locked and the flywheel has stopped spinning.
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1.1
Seakeeper Assembly
The Seakeeper assembly consists of a flywheel housed in a cast aluminum vacuum-tight
enclosure. The flywheel spins about a vertical axis and is supported by upper and lower pairs of
bearings. A DC brushless motor mounted inside the enclosure spins the flywheel at high speed.
The enclosure is fastened to two gimbal shafts that are supported by gimbal bearings on either
side. These shafts establish an athwartship gimbal axis about which the flywheel and enclosure
precess or rotate up to +/- 60 degrees during operation. The gimbal bearings are supported by a
foundation which is attached to the hull structure. This foundation transfers the loads that the
Seakeeper produces to the hull structure.
An active hydraulic brake mechanism is located on the Seakeeper assembly to regulate the
Seakeeper’s precession motions about the gimbal shaft. It includes two hydraulic cylinders and
a hydraulic manifold.
A coolant pump, heat exchanger with reservoir, and thermostat are located near the manifold. A
glycol/water mix is circulated thru a closed loop to the drive box, hydraulic manifold, and the end
caps of the enclosure to remove heat.
FIGURE 3 – SEAKEEPER ASSEMBLY
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1.2 Display
The display shown below is the user interface to the Seakeeper 6 and should be mounted at the
primary helm station. It is used to start, operate, monitor and shutdown the Seakeeper.
Sensors, alarms and shutdowns are provided to allow unattended operation.
The display provides information in the event of an alarm. Alarms cause precession to stop
(Stabilize Off) and the Seakeeper to start coasting down (Seakeeper Off).
FIGURE 4 – OPERATOR DISPLAY
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1.3 Drive Box
The Drive Box contains the electronic components that take 110-230 VAC at 50/60 Hz from the
boat’s generator or shore power and supply current to the flywheel motor according to
commands from the Electronic Control Module (ECM). The glycol/water mix that cools the
Seakeeper is also circulated through a cold plate inside the Drive Box to remove heat from high-
power electronic components.
The Drive Box contains high voltage electronics and the
cover should not be removed while the flywheel is spinning
except by an authorized technician. This high voltage exists
even if the flywheel is coasting down and the supply voltage
has been shut off.
FIGURE 5 – DRIVE BOX
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1.4 Electronic Control Module
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) monitors all the system sensors and automatically
regulates operation of the Seakeeper.
The controller commands the motor speed and regulates the Seakeeper’s precession rate and
gimbal angle. This is accomplished by commands to a high response flow control valve in the
hydraulic brake circuit that increases or decreases the brake pressure.
1.5 Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU)
The motion sensor suite in the IMU contains rate sensors that measure the angular movements
of the vessel and accelerometers that measure the vertical and lateral boat movement. These
signals are communicated to the ECM on a CANbus connection inside the Seakeeper’s wiring
harness.
1.6 Brake
The brake mechanism consists of two hydraulic cylinders that attach to a crank arm on the
Seakeeper gimbal shaft. The Seakeeper controller modulates how fast the oil can flow through
a control valve thus controlling the precession rate of the Seakeeper.
The brake hydraulic circuit is a pre-charged closed loop – that is, there is no pump, motor or
reservoir in the circuit. Accumulators are installed in the circuit so the precharge pressure does
not increase as the fluid temperature rises due to the braking action. Locking solenoids are
installed in the circuit to lock the Seakeeper so it cannot precess during ‘lock’ mode or if there is
a leak in the circuit or a mechanical problem with the Seakeeper.
FIGURE 6 – BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Seakeeper hydraulic Hand Pump Kit, P/N 10384, is required for servicing the brake system.
Pressure should never be relieved unless this tool is available.
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1.7 Cooling
The cooling circuit is a closed loop that supplies a glycol/water (50% distilled water and 50%
glycol) mix to:
The motor drive box to remove heat from the drive electronics
The brake manifold to remove heat from the brake hydraulic circuit
The Seakeeper enclosure water jackets to remove heat from the flywheel bearings
The heated fluid then passes through a thermostat before bypassing or flowing through a heat
exchanger that has sea water on the cold side. The circuit also contains a coolant reservoir for
coolant expansion and to make filling easy. The reservoir contains a 7 psi (0.5 bar) pressure
cap.
FIGURE 7 – COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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Section 2: SYSTEM OPERATION
2.0
Introduction
This section describes operation of the Seakeeper 6 system.
2.1
Display Screens: Overview
1) When 12 VDC power is applied to the Seakeeper, the display will power up and initialize.
The splash screen will be displayed.
2) After the display has initialized, the home screen will be displayed.
3) The display uses a touch screen to allow users to select functions.
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Seakeeper On/Off. The button will change from grey (Seakeeper Off) to blue
(Seakeeper On)
Seakeeper Stabilize On/Off. The button will change from grey (Stabilize Off) to
blue (Stabilize On)
Home screen view. These buttons toggle home screen between the Roll Angle
Gauge and the Roll Angle Graph as shown below.
4) When the menu button is pressed, the menu bar will appear or disappear at the bottom
of the screen.
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The menu bar is used to navigate between pages. From left to right, the available pages
are home, settings, information, service and alarm history. The selected page is
highlighted in blue on the menu bar.
5) The settings page
allows the user adjust the following;
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Increase or decrease the brightness of the display with the brightness slider.
Adjust the sleep timer from 1 minutes to 60 minutes or on all of the time using sleep time
slider. Touching the screen will wake the display up after it has gone to sleep.
Change the sign of the roll angle value displayed in the roll angle gauge so the gauge
matches the motion of the boat. This will depend on installation orientation and will only
need to be adjusted once.
Change the speed of the Seakeeper between normal operation and low power
operation. The selected speed is colored blue. When power is cycled (or Seakeeper
turned Off), this speed will default back to the normal operating speed. Speed selection
buttons shown below are examples and may not match operating speed of installed
Seakeeper.
Change the display between day and night mode. The selected mode is colored blue.
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Change the units of the temperatures displayed on the service page between degrees
Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit. The selected units are colored blue.
6) The information page
displays the Seakeeper model, Seakeeper serial number,
Seakeeper software versions, RUN hours, and SEA hours, and other information
7) The service page
displays operating information from the Seakeeper.
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8) The alarm history page
shows what alarms have occurred in the past and the
associated run hours. The scroll bar is used to move up and down through the list.
2.2
Start-up
1) Make sure AC and DC power are available.
2) Turn on the boat’s DC circuit breaker that supplies power to the Seakeeper.
3) Turn on the boat’s AC circuit breaker that supplies power to the Motor Drive Box.
4) In most cases, the seawater pump will be wired to turn on when the Seakeeper or Motor
Drive Box is turned on. However, in some cases the seawater pump is on a separate
AC or DC circuit breaker and it is necessary to turn it on.
5) When the DC power is turned on the Display will initialize and the Home screen will
appear.
To turn the Seakeeper on, press the On/Off button, the button will turn blue. The
progress bar will appear and indicate how soon the Seakeeper will be available for
stabilization. When the Seakeeper is initialized and up to minimum operating speed the
stabilize button will appear. At this point, the Seakeeper is available for stabilization.
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6) When the Seakeeper reaches its maximum operating speed where maximum
stabilization is available, the progress bar will disappear and the Seakeeper is available
for maximum stabilization.
2.3
Stabilization
To stabilize the boat after Seakeeper is on and above the minimum operating speed:
1) Press the stabilize button. The button will turn blue indicating that the Seakeeper is
stabilizing the roll motion.
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If it is necessary to shutoff power to the flywheel motor
and slow the flywheel for any reason, press Seakeeper
On/Off button; the button will turn grey and the stabilize
button will disappear indicating the command has been
accepted. It takes approximately 4+ hours for the speed
to drop to zero rpm.
If it is necessary to stop Seakeeper motion for any
reason press the stabilize button. The stabilize button
will turn grey indicating that the Seakeeper is locked.
Never attempt to work on the Seakeeper until the
flywheel has stopped spinning. In the event that the
brake system has automatically locked the Seakeeper
due to an alarm or failure, no attempt should be made to
bypass the alarm or automatic lock.
!
!
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2.4
Normal Shut-Down
The Seakeeper should be stopped when pulling into port and stabilization is no longer
required. This maximizes life by allowing the Seakeeper to start the coast down cycle
before cooling is shutoff. Once the vessel is secured, the AC and DC breakers can be
switched OFF. The Seakeeper will continue to spool down to zero rpm. No cooling is
required during this time.
1) Press Seakeeper On/Off button. The On/Off button will turn grey. The Seakeeper will
start coasting.
2) Once the vessel is secured in the slip and the crew has shut down the generator and
engines, switch the AC and DC breakers that control the Seakeeper OFF. The flywheel
will continue to spool down to zero rpm. This can take 4+ hours from full speed.
When the flywheel has stopped spinning 0 RPM will appear on the screen
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The circuit breakers should be left on as long as possible
while the Seakeeper is spinning to remove heat from the
Seakeeper. During normal operation, the Seakeeper
should be stopped when pulling into port and stabilization
is no longer required. This maximizes long term life as it
allows the Seakeeper to start the coast down cycle before
cooling is shutoff. Once the vessel is secured in the slip
and the crew has shut down the generator and engines,
the AC and DC breakers that control the Seakeeper should
be switched to the OFF position. The Seakeeper will
continue to spool down to zero rpm. No cooling is
required during this time. Note Seakeeper will take
approximately 4+ hours to coast down to zero rpm from
full speed. The Display will indicate 0 RPM when the
flywheel has stopped.
Note: The seawater pump may run for up to 5 minutes after the
Seakeeper is switched off and is coasting (with AC power applied).
!
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2.5
Speed Adjustment
1) Press the menu button then select the settings screen.
2) Select the desired RPM button to adjust the Seakeeper’s speed. The selected RPM
button will turn blue.
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Section 3: POWER FAILURES, ALARMS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING
3.0
Power Failures
There are two sources of power to the Seakeeper 6:
12 Volts DC powers the Seakeeper Control Box for all the control electronics.
110 - 230 Volts AC powers the Motor Drive Box to drive the motor inside the Seakeeper.
These are supplied on Cables 1 and 2 which are shown on Seakeeper drawing 90396, Cable
Block Diagram.
The Motor Drive Box contains hazardous voltage
and the cover should not be removed while the
flywheel is spinning and the AC input has been
disconnected for at least 10 minutes. This high
voltage exists even if the flywheel is coasting
down and the supply voltage has been shut off.
3.1
+12 VDC Failure
The display will be blank. Seakeeper flywheel speed will decrease. The brake is locked (no
precession).
Verify the boat’s circuit breaker supplying +12 VDC has not tripped and the AC breaker
is On.
When +12 VDC is restored, the display will be powered up, Splash Screen will appear,
and then Home Screen will appear.
Press Power On/Off button
The progress bar will appear and indicate flywheel speed. When the flywheel is at
minimum operating speed, the stabilize button will appear so stabilization can be turned
on. This may take up to 30 minutes, depending on the speed of the flywheel when the
+12 VDC low current is turned back on.
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3.2
230 VAC Failure
If the AC power is not connected, a notification screen will indicate “AC Mains Low”. If the
failure is not corrected within two minutes, an “AC Mains Low” alarm will occur. The brake will
lock and the Seakeeper will stop moving if stabilization was on.
Verify the boat’s circuit breaker supplying 110-230 VAC to the Motor Drive Box has not
tripped.
Once 110-230 VAC is restored:
Press Power On/Off button
The progress bar will appear and indicate flywheel speed. When the flywheel is at
minimum operating speed, the stabilize button will appear so stabilization can be turned
on. This may take up to 30 minutes, depending on the speed of the flywheel when the
+12 VDC low current is turned back on.
3.3
230 VAC Fluctuation, Spike or Momentary Failure
If the AC voltage to the Motor Drive Box is outside Seakeeper’s specified range (110 – 230
VAC), the Motor Drive Box will briefly shut down for protection. The Motor Drive Box will
continue operation when the voltage returns to the specified range.
A brief fluctuation can happen when the generator is unable to regulate its output voltage,
particularly when a large AC load is switched on or off. A momentary AC failure also happens
during transition from shore power to ship’s power.
3.4
Alarms
The Seakeeper issues an alarm when it detects a malfunction that could cause damage or
erratic operation. When an alarm occurs, the Seakeeper will stop and an alarm message is
shown on the Display.
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 On/Off button again to
continue Seakeeper operation.
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A view of a typical Alarm screen.
To reset the Alarm, press the Reset Alarm button
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3.5
Alarm and Warning History
The alarm history page on the Display shows the recent alarms and warnings. The alarms are
in chronological order starting with the most recent. Warnings included in the history page are
for issues that do not affect Seakeeper operation.
1) Press the menu button then select the alarm history screen.
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Section 4: MAINTENANCE
4.0
MAINTENANCE
The gyro system is designed to require as little maintenance as possible. However, since the
system is comprised of mechanical and electrical components that operate in a marine
environment, some periodic inspections and maintenance are required. Seakeeper
recommends a regular inspection interval and Scheduled Maintenance to keep the gyro running
trouble-free.
If the gyro is installed in a wet space, efforts should be made to keep gyro free of salt residue
from either condensation or direct exposure to salt spray. If exposed, a regular wipe down with
mild soap and water with a rinse will help limit corrosion and keep the gyro assembly in good
cosmetic condition. Refer to Service Bulletin 90106 for details.
The gyro comes standard with sealant and thread locker on applicable fasteners. When
reinstalling all fasteners use thread locker and sealant unless otherwise specified.
4.1 REFERENCES
Service bulletins can be downloaded from the Seakeeper web-site in the technical library
https://seakeeper.com/technical-library/
•90026, Service Bulletin, Gyro Paint Information
•90106, Service Bulletin, Fresh Water Rinse Notice
•90426, Service Bulletin, Seakeeper Scheduled Maintenance Plan – Recreational Line
4.2
PRECAUTIONS
Scheduled maintenance must be performed by a Seakeeper certified
service center to maintain warranty coverage. To locate a service center please
go to https://seakeeper.com/find-us/
Never charge the nitrogen charged accumulators with oxygen or shop air!
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4.3
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE
The following pages contain the scheduled maintenance table organized by systems:
Mechanical, Hydraulic, Cooling, and Electrical. Scheduled maintenance is not covered
under
warranty.
This
table
may
also
be
found
online
at
https://seakeeper.com/technical-library/
SYSTEM / COMPONENT
TASK
INTERVAL
PARTS / SPECIAL TOOLS
Mechanical / Corrosion
Inspect unit for severely corroded
areas and clean and touch up with
paint. See Service Bulletin 90026.
12 Months or
1000 Hours
Awlgrip Paint Part Numbers:
Primer: S9001
Primer Converter: S3001
Top Coat, Snow White: F8063
Top Coat Converter: G3010
Hydraulic / Hoses
Check for cracks or chafing. If
chafing found, reposition hose to
provide clearance around hose. If
chafing is severe, replace hose.
Charge system per Service
Bulletin 90025.
12 Months or
1000 Hours
Hydraulic hand pump kit
Cooling / Zinc Anode
Replace zinc anode as needed.
Note the wear rate after each
check and adjust inspection
interval accordingly.
3 Months or
150 Hours
Replacement Zincs are
available from Seakeeper.
Cooling / Hoses
Check for cracks or chafing. If
damaged, replace hose. Fill
cooling system and purge air.
12 Months or
1000 Hours
Anti-freeze – 50/50 Ethylene
Glycol mix.
Cooling / Seawater side
Inspect heat exchanger for signs of
leaks.
3 Months or
150 Hours
Cooling / Seawater side
Fill with environmentally safe,
marine anti-freeze during winter or
periods of in-operation.
Winter
Electrical / Connectors
Inspect all connectors for
corrosion, replace if necessary.
12 Months or
1000 Hours
Electrical / Grounds
Inspect all ground points for
corrosion, clean as necessary, and
treat with corrosion inhibitor.
12 Months or
1000 Hours
Electrical / Gimbal Angle
Sensor
Check calibration of sensor. See
Service Bulletin 90083 for
instructions.
Only if Angle
Alarms occur
Electrical / Cables
Check all cables and wire harness
branches for cracks or chafing.
Take special attention to gimbal
shaft areas.
12 Months or
1000 Hours
Electrical / Power Input
Check for seal at cable glands.
12 Months or
1000 Hours
Electrical / Motor Power
Check integrity of motor power
cable jacket.
12 Months or
1000 Hours
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SYSTEM / COMPONENT
TASK
INTERVAL
PARTS / SPECIAL TOOLS
Mechanical / Hydraulic
Brake
Replace brake bushings,
hydraulic accumulators and
check valves
Inspect at 12
Months or 1000
Hours – Replace
as needed or at
2000 Hours
Hydraulic hand pump kit,
Brake bushing replacement
tool kit, Hydraulic brake
parts kit
Mechanical / Hydraulic
Brake
Flush Hydraulic Oil
12 Months or
1000 Hours
Hydraulic Hand Pump Kit
Oil: AW46
Cooling / System
Cooling system flush
12 Months or
1000 Hours
Fill reservoir, antifreeze –
50/50 Ethylene Glycol mix
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Section 5: WARRANTY
5.0
WARRANTY, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, PROPERTY RIGHTS
5.1
WARRANTY
The complete Seakeeper warranty details may be found
on the Seakeeper website www.seakeeper.com
Seakeeper warrants that the Goods sold hereunder are free from defects in material and
workmanship. This warranty is for the following period, whichever occurs first:
a. 36 months from the date of shipment from SEAKEEPER factory
b. 24 months from date the product put into service, which shall conclusively be presumed
to be the date of sale of a vessel, on which a SEAKEEPER product is installed, to a
retail customer or date put into service on an existing vessel (refit).
c. Or, 2000 (two thousand) hours of use, subject to verification and confirmation by
SEAKEEPER, INC.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of the following components or the costs associated
with maintenance, repair or replacement:
a. Surface Corrosion (Cosmetic) on any component due to exposure
b. Heat exchanger
c. Zinc Anodes
d. Brake Bushings
e. Isolation Bushings
f.
Normal preventive and scheduled maintenance and component
inspections/replacements as specified in the SEAKEEPER, INC., Operation
Manuals and any other Maintenance Schedule documentation.
This express warranty is in lieu of and excludes: ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (WHETHER KNOWN TO
SELLER OR NOT), AND ALL OTHER SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXRESSLY
DISCLAIMED BY SELLER AND WAIVED BY CUSTOMER/END USER. SEAKEEPER, INC.
SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE TO ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY OR OTHER
OBLIGATION ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OF THE PRODUCTS, OR FROM THE USE OF
THE PRODUCTS OR ANY INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS.
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Section 5: WARRANTY
Written notice of claimed defects shall have been given to Seakeeper within the Warranty
Period, and within thirty (30) days from the date any such defect is first discovered. The Goods
or parts claimed to be defective must be returned to Seakeeper, accompanied by a Return
Authorization (RA) issued by Seakeeper's facility responsible for supplying Goods, with
transportation prepaid by Buyer/User, with written specifications of the claimed defect.
If a warranty claim is valid, SEAKEEPER, INC. will repair or replace the Product, or part of the
Product, proven to be defective, at its sole discretion, in a timeframe provided by SEAKEEPER,
INC., on a reasonable best effort basis.
Under no circumstances shall Seakeeper be liable for removal of Seakeeper's Goods from
Buyer's/User’s equipment or re-installation into Buyer's/User’s equipment. No person including
any agent, distributor, or representative of Seakeeper is authorized to make any representation
or warranty on behalf of Seakeeper concerning any Goods manufactured by Seakeeper.
5.2
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, SEAKEEPER SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
INCLUDING
BUT
NOT
LIMITED
TO
LOST
PROFITS
ARISING
OUT
OF
THE
PERFORMANCE, DELAYED PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF PERFORMANCE OF THIS
ORDER REGARDLESS WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY BE CLAIMED IN CONTRACT, EQUITY,
TORT OR OTHERWISE. SEAKEEPER'S OBLIGATION IS LIMITED SOLELY TO REPAIRING
OR REPLACING (AT ITS OPTION AND AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 5), AT ITS APPROVED
REPAIR FACILITY, ANY GOODS OR PARTS WHICH PROVE TO SEAKEEPER'S
SATISFACTION TO BE DEFECTIVE AS A RESULT OF DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR
WORKMANSHIP, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEAKEEPER'S STATED WARRANTY. IN NO
EVENT SHALL SEAKEEPER'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE SET
FORTH IN THIS ORDER.
5.3
PROPERTY RIGHTS
Except where otherwise expressly agreed, all patterns, tools, jigs and fixtures, drawings,
designs, software and other materials and data developed, fabricated by Seakeeper shall be
and shall remain Seakeeper's property. Except as specifically provided for in the order, Buyer
shall have no right in any technical data, Intellectual Property Rights, and computer software
associated with the order. Buyer shall not use or permit the use of the Goods that in any way
could result in the disclosure of Seakeeper's proprietary information.
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Section 6: GYRO SPECIFICATIONS
Seakeeper 6 Specifications & Summary
Rated RPM
9,700 RPM
Angular Momentum at Rated RPM
6,000 N-M-S
Anti-Rolling Torque at Rated RPM
15,690 N-M
Spool-up Time to Rated Speed
40 minutes (9,700 RPM)
Spool-up Time to Stabilization
24 minutes (7,700 RPM)
Spool-up Power
AC Motor
DC Control
2300 Watts Max
125 Watts
Operating Power
AC Motor (Sea state dependent)
DC Control
1050-2300 Watts
125 Watts
Voltage
AC Input
DC Input
110 VAC @ 25 Amps or 230 VAC @ 20 Amps
(±10%), 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
12 VDC @ 15 Amps
Sea Water Supply to Heat Exchanger
30 LPM (8 GPM) maximum
15 LPM (4 GPM) minimum
Ambient Air Temperature
0˚ - 60˚C (32˚ - 140˚ F)
Weight
395 kg. (870 lbs.) bolt-in installation
Envelope Dimensions
0.765 L x 0.757 W x 0.628 H (meters)
30.1 L x 29.8 W x 24.7 H (inches)
Noise Output
At full operating RPM, steady state noise
measured in the factory at a 1 meter distance
measures 70-75 dBC (sound levels may be
higher during spool-up).
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Section 6: GYRO SPECIFICATIONS
Arrangement
The Seakeeper 6 consists of the Flywheel, Enclosure, Foundation, Electronics, Brake, Cooling,
and Cover Subsystems.
Installation Location
The Seakeeper is a torque device and does not have to be installed in a specific hull location or
on the centerline. However, the Seakeeper should not be installed forward of the longitudinal
center of gravity in a planing vessel.
Mounting Dimensions
See Seakeeper Drawing 90398 for bolt-in installation details.
See Seakeeper Drawing 90399 for bond-in installation details.
Loads
The installer is responsible for designing the foundation to which the Seakeeper is attached and
for ensuring that this foundation can safely transfer the concentrated Seakeeper loads from the
frame to the adjacent hull structure. Loads that the Seakeeper imposes on the hull structure are
explained on Seakeeper Drawings 90398 and 90399; these loads do NOT include vessel
motion accelerations, such as vertical slam loads which can be high for higher speed vessels.
Cooling
The Seakeeper bearings, Motor Drive Box, and hydraulic manifold are cooled by a closed water
/ glycol mix cooling loop that incorporates a sea water heat exchanger. The installer is
responsible for providing 15 – 30 lpm (4 – 8 gpm) raw water at ambient sea temperature and 1.4
Bar (20 psi) maximum pressure to the heat exchanger.
Electrical
The installer is responsible for supplying 110 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase power on a
25A or 20A, respectively, service to the Motor Drive Box and 12 VDC @ 15A service to the
Seakeeper Control System. Separate circuit breakers should be used for each Motor Drive Box
in multiple Seakeeper installations. Similarly, separate circuit breakers should be used for each
Seakeeper Control System in multiple Seakeeper installations.
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Section 6: GYRO SPECIFICATIONS
Operator Controls
A Display with integrated Keypad is used to start, operate, monitor, and shutdown the
Seakeeper.
Performance
Seakeeper reduction of boat roll is a function of the boat’s displacement, transverse metacentric
height (GMT) and hull damping as well as the operating conditions (speed and heading with
respect to waves) and sea state. The Seakeeper controller regulates the active hydraulic brake
to ensure the Seakeeper’s anti-roll torque is maximized irrespective of hull characteristics or
operating conditions.
Alarm and Monitoring
Sensors, alarms and shutdowns are provided to allow unattended operation. Sensors measure
Seakeeper and drive temperatures, vacuum pressure, gimbal angle, brake pressure, and ship
motion. The Seakeeper controller sends sensor values and alarm information to the display and
also 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.
Safety
The brake automatically locks the Seakeeper so it cannot generate excessive anti-rolling torque
loads in the event of a system fault or alarm, loss of electrical power or loss of brake pressure.
The brake can be locked from the Display or by shutting off power locally at the Motor Drive Box
or Seakeeper Control System.