Operation Manual

Iris Rev. 08 – 2009

English

Starting up

The chain counter features a graphic display and three keys: (ON), (UP) and (DOWN). There is

also a buzzer that indicates the pressing of the keys or attracts the user’s attention in particular conditions

(alarm triggering).

The ON key switches on the display and enables the other two keys. It must be used to access the

parameter setting menus. For selecting the parameters to be modified and to confirm the values set. The

display backlight will switch off 30 seconds after the last command given (adjustable default time – see

“BkLight Time”).

The UP key commands the hoisting of the anchor and the DOWN key

casts it. When the key is released, the action is stopped. During

parameter setting, the two keys allow the User to move around the

menu and vary parameter values.

When switched on, the instrument will make a beep and the following page will appear for a few seconds:

Once the initialisation procedure is complete, the main page will appear.

Where:

STATUS: indicates the status of the instrument and any failure.

SPEED’: indicates the chain speed during hoisting or lowering in meters per minute or feet per minute.

COUNT: indicates the measurement of the chain lowered (in metres or feet).

MONITORING: indicates the power supply voltage.

ICONS: this is the part of the display bearing the icons that indicate the hoisting or casting of the anchor

and any failure.

When the instrument is turned on for the first time, it will set up as programmed in the factory (see table).