Operation Manual

Iris Rev. 08 – 2009

English

Description

The Iris chain counter displays the length of chain let out or down, expressed in metres or feet and the

speed of the same.

Technical data

Power supply f

rom 10 to 30 V DC

Current intake min. 5 mA – max 40 mA

Protection rating of front cover IP65*

Operative temperature 0 / +70 °C (32 / 158 °F)

Graphic display 128 x 64 pixels

Max. chain length 999 metres – 999 feet

Size (mm) 100 x 100 x 32**

Weight (g) 160

* excluding cable connection zone - ** without protective cover

Warning

CONNECT ONLY TO A DC POWER SUPPLY.

General notes

The Iris chain counter must be used solely for the purposes described herein, i.e. to operate and display

the number of metres/feet of chain let out by an anchor windlass. Any other use is to be considered

improper.

Any tampering with the instrument will result in immediate voiding of the warranty.

omponents

he package contains:

• chain counter, seal and closure cover;

• 10-pole male connector with crimp-type10 male contacts;

• magnetic sensor;

• support kit (support for the vertical shaft anchor windlass sensor, supporting base, 2 fastening

screws, O-ring);

• magnet;

• horizontal shaft anchor windlass sensor support;

• instructions for use.

nstallation

On a few models of anchor windlass the sensor and th

e magnet are already installed (chain

counter setting). Therefore, the operations described below are not necessary.

Installing the magnet on the anchor windlass

• A hole having a diameter of 6.5 mm (~1/4”) and depth of 8 mm (5/16”) must be drilled on a tooth

of the gipsy, in a place outside the chain’s path.