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Post by fredinireland on Aug 16, 2022 15:58:53 GMT
I have a MF805 with anchor windlass and wired remote control at foredeck. I want to have a switched control at the helm. Looking at the windlass relay there is an orange cable which goes to nothing but I guess will go back to the helm area. Can I use this to install a switched circuit somehow? 
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Post by fredinireland on Sept 2, 2022 7:00:52 GMT
Well no response to this post and after contacting Jeannaeu direct they have no clue what this factory fitted cable is either. They suggested it was an after market fitment but it is easily seen this was fitted at the factory. The boat was bought direct from Jeanneau and I have the records of the windlass being included. So their records are not very good. Guess I will run new cables and do it that way.
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Post by moonshadow on Sept 3, 2022 11:25:15 GMT
I agree that Jeanneau should be able to provide you with details on every accessory item that they installed. Brand, part and serial number.
But, to help you, can you find an information tag on your windlass with the manufacturer’s information. Contacting them or finding the installation manual online might provide an explanation for your orange wire.
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Post by ohana on Sept 3, 2022 11:57:09 GMT
Cannot comment re the orange wire, but you should be able to run a cable and set up a parallel up/down switch in the cockpit for your winch. I have a hardwired handheld switch at the bow (used predominantly), a switch arrangement in the cockpit (rarely used) and a backup wireless handheld switch. All wired in parallel. You just need to make sure only one of these is used at the same time.
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Post by fredinireland on Sept 7, 2022 5:54:45 GMT
Thanks guys. The label on the winch cannot be seen as it is hard up against the hull but I have the documentation of the winch options and wiring diagrams. There is no use for this Orange cable as far as I can see but it is clearly installed by Jeanneau. I have the deck remote and this is the black cable going to the relay and fuse block. So now I have run cables from the relay block to mirror the deck remote back to the helm area. There is a route without drilling any holes. (Any MF805 owners can PM me for instructions). Once the switch arrives I can connect up with power supply from the main fuse supplies behind the helm. I don't think I need an interlock as unless you plug in the deck remote control lead it is not possible to have both working at the same time.
I guess I won't be asking Jeanneau for any help in future.
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Post by sitara on Sept 7, 2022 22:13:22 GMT
The orange able was probably part of a wiring loom installed by Jeanneau, and not used in this instance. I have a few extra wires in my boat that are not used, eg for fans in the saloon. It should be detailed on the wiring diagram for your boat. Rob
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Post by tilo on Sept 9, 2022 18:40:55 GMT
The odd wire might go to a hall sensor on the windlass for a chain counter.
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Post by fredinireland on Oct 30, 2022 9:34:24 GMT
Final update on this mystery..... Jeanneau have checked their build records and this cable was never fitted to this boat. So much for their records which are clearly wrong and worthless.
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Post by ianf on Oct 31, 2022 8:51:19 GMT
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Post by Chris Meyer on Nov 1, 2022 10:59:43 GMT
I understand the desire to be able to control the windlass at the helm.
However, i do like to be able to be on the foredeck to make sure it operates smoothly and stop if it jams, especially when the chain and anchor rode are attached.
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Post by ianf on Nov 1, 2022 15:43:41 GMT
Not sure if you can tell from the tiny picture above but you can control the windlass from anywhere as long as you are within 30 metres from it. It uses a coded wireless transmitter
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Jeanneau Model: Sun Odyssey 45DS
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Post by slo0079 on Sept 9, 2023 13:55:05 GMT
Not sure if you can tell from the tiny picture above but you can control the windlass from anywhere as long as you are within 30 metres from it. It uses a coded wireless transmitter The link is not working. Can you please update? |
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Post by MalcolmP on Sept 10, 2023 13:11:56 GMT
Not sure if you can tell from the tiny picture above but you can control the windlass from anywhere as long as you are within 30 metres from it. It uses a coded wireless transmitter The link is not working. Can you please update? Not sure but suspect it was like this one: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323141300860Hope that may help. Malcolm |
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