Anchoring 1000 User manual

To begin with, we would like to congratulate you on your excellent choice of
windlass – we believe you will benefit from our product for many years to come!
We’re very proud that you chose Anchoring1000 Automatic Windlass. In order to get
the most out of it we recommend that you read through this manual once. Then save
it for future reference and to brush up on your acquired knowledge. This document
can be downloaded from our homepage www.anchoring.se.
You’re always welcome to contact us at Anchoring with your views and questions; reach us by
phone on: [phone], or fax us on: [phone]. Our business address is:
ANCHORING AB
Box 20138
SE - 161 02 Bromma
SWEDEN
You can e-mail us through our homepage www.anchoring.se.
This Document…
The Manual consists of 6 chapters: the Introduction, Product Description, Assembly, Use, Tips &
Advice, ending with an In Depth-section. The Product Description gives you a complete listing of
the products we offer you moreover the windlass-package, such as Bruce-anchors and chock- and
anchor rollers, plus special features such as anchor davits. The chapter on Assembly guides you
through arranging the windlass-system onboard and calibrating the electronic settings necessary for
safe operation. In Use we give you a step-by-step instruction on how you operate with the steering
devices. Further on, we answer some FAQ’s in Tips & Advice and help you with troubleshooting.
Finally, as a bonus for the techno-buff, we go into detail in the ultimate part called In Depth.
Anchoring1000 Automatic Windlass
This automatic windlass was originally designed for the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration,
FMV. The Designer co-operated closely with FMV in the product development phase and worked
from technical requirements put forward by the Swedish Marine. This has resulted in a robust and
reliable construction with special functions added, such as reverse feed and overload auto-stop.
Rigorous testing was carried out by FMV within the collaboration.
The winch is also used in other professional situations where high demands on performance and
reliability is standard. The Swedish paper industry has discovered that our product is ideal for use in
their factories pulling the so called wire gauze, which is the cloth the paper-mass rests on when it’s
travelling through the wire rolls. The great force and precision that is needed in the papermaking
process requires a robust and dependable winching construction.
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A Brief Introduction to the Product
The new, compact version of Anchoring’s Automatic Windlass simplifies the anchoring
manoeuvres for everyone onboard and is ideal for voyaging solo. You swiftly manage the whole
putting-in operation from the helm position by using the drum-release function. By using the remote
control system you may adjust your mooring from land by millimetre; stretch or release.
New Driving Gear
Placing the motor inside the winch drum ensures a compact design. Furthermore, our patented
mechanical ratchet has been integrated into the drum. The line distributor spreads the anchor line
evenly across the drum which prohibits the line from getting tangled. Thanks to the relatively large
diameter of the winch drum, the variation in pull from full to empty is insignificant which ensures
an even and reliable running action.
The new transmission achieves a very high outcome effect in relation to the motor input. This
guarantees great savings on energy and that the winch works significantly faster against great
resistance compared to competing products. Technically speaking, the Anchoring1000 has 90%
conversion efficiency compared to any competitor’s outcome of round about 50% efficiency.
Load-limiting and Auto-stop Functions
A new electronic feature, developed especially for the Swedish Defence material Administration,
FMV, has been added. It is a load-limiting device (extra function) which releases automatically for
the duration of overload and is then re-activated immediately. With the auto-stop function
(standard) the anchor stops first at the waterline during winching, and is then pulled with greatly
reduced power onto the anchor roller in the holdfast position.
Digital Comptometer
Control Panel 801 featuring a digital display (extra) enables you to verify from the bridge or cockpit
that the anchor is dropped properly – you’ll always know the amount of anchor line unwound. The
panel is delivered showing metric values in Europe and foot in the US. Also when the windlass is
winching, it’s useful to know when the anchor is coming up towards the boat. The panel features
ensure safer handling and a better overview – especially when there’s a risk for all of the anchor-
line to become unfurled. Please note that the catch that secures the line to the winch drum can take a
maximum load of 150 kg. This is a safety feature – a transverse stop at sea must be avoided at all
cost since it puts everyone onboard in grave danger of bodily harm – even at low speed.
The anchor line is made of wear-resistant polyester and has been primed with a water-stop. Its
ultimate tensile strength is 3 tons (= 3.000 kg) which means it’s stronger than an 8 mm steel cable
and considerably lighter. The surface area of the line offers a bolstering effect under water and a
springing action when anchoring and mooring.
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Index
This Document… ................................................................................................................................1
Anchoring1000 Automatic Windlass..................................................................................................1
A Brief Introduction to the Product ...................................................................................................2
New Driving Gear ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Load-limiting and Auto-stop Functions .................................................................................................... 2
Digital Comptometer .................................................................................................................................. 2
Index ....................................................................................................................................................3
List of Products ...................................................................................................................................5
Delivery................................................................................................................................................6
Supplies ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Anchor Davits.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Designated Names...............................................................................................................................7
Important! ...........................................................................................................................................8
Power-supply Cabling................................................................................................................................. 8
Terminal Diagram...............................................................................................................................9
Winch and Chock Rollers......................................................................................................................... 10
Consider the B and M Dimensions .......................................................................................................... 11
Assembly Suggestions and Alternative Use......................................................................................12
Board Lead-through ................................................................................................................................. 13
Anchor Rollers........................................................................................................................................... 14
Anchor Davits............................................................................................................................................ 15
Fitting anchor davits 710 and 711 ........................................................................................................................... 15
Fastening and securing the anchor in holdfast position........................................................................................... 16
Casings ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Recommendations for the Electrics and Placing of Electrical Components..................................18
Important!.................................................................................................................................................. 18
Setting the Auto-stop Function ................................................................................................................ 18
Please Observe!....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Electronic Settings for Anchor Davits 710 and 711................................................................................ 21
Control Panels ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Control Panels Connected in Series ........................................................................................................................ 22
Remote Control ......................................................................................................................................... 23
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Important! .........................................................................................................................................24
Power Supply............................................................................................................................................. 24
User Instructions...............................................................................................................................25
General Description of Control Functions.............................................................................................. 25
Anchoring................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Winching................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Switches, Keys and Lights in Brief… ...................................................................................................... 26
Anchoring, Step by Step… ....................................................................................................................... 26
…with an Anchor Davit............................................................................................................................ 27
Other Steering Devices......................................................................................................................28
Remote Control (extra)............................................................................................................................. 28
Summer (extra).......................................................................................................................................... 28
Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................28
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................29
Remember to Save the EPROM! ............................................................................................................. 29
Safety during Assembly, Calibration and Maintenance..................................................................29
Calibrating................................................................................................................................................. 30
The Winch.................................................................................................................................................. 30
Line Length................................................................................................................................................ 30
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................30
Keep Us Informed .............................................................................................................................31
Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................32
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Below all types of products we have on offer are listed. The standard windlass
package includes a winch and 60 m anchor line, cabling (excluding power-supply
cabling), an electronics box, a control panel 803 with switch-lever, the auto-stop
function, a separate circuit breaker and board lead-through (leading-in) material.
List of Products
Windlass package, 12V or 24V, includes: Product No. Pcs.
Winch 12V/24V 101/102 1
Electronics box (CPU etc.) plus motor cabling, 12V/24V 103/104 1
Control panel with switch-lever 803 1
Auto-stop function 805 1
Automatic fuse 806 1
Anchor line, 60 m. 709 1
Board lead-through material 712 1
All cabling (except from power-supply cables) is included, such as 10m modular cabling.
Accessories: Product No.
Anchor roller, simple 701
Anchor roller, hinged 702
Anchor roller, inset, simple 703
Anchor roller, inset, hinged 704
Chock roller, standard 705
Chock roller, extra tall 713
Casing for chock roller 705 706
Casing for winch 707
Anchor Davit > 10 kg 710
Anchor Davit < 10 kg > 20 kg 711
Bruce-anchor, 10 kg 750
Bruce-anchor, 15 kg 751
Mushroom anchor 12 kg 752
Mushroom anchor 16 kg 753
Shackle 708
Extra anchor line, 60 m. 709
Extra board lead-through material 712
Control panel with digital display 801
Remote control system incl. transmitter and receiver 802
Extra remote control (transmitter) 807
Summer 804
Reverse feed, 12V/24V, extra function 811/812
Load-limiting device, extra function 813
Lubrication kit 780
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Delivery
With your windlass-delivery a packing list, a drilling pattern and, as apparent, this instruction
manual, are enclosed.
Please check that all parts are included according to the packing list. If this is not the case, we ask
you kindly to notify us within 8 days from receiving the delivery.
Supplies
In order to assemble and fit the windlass system, in addition to delivered Anchoring-material and a
set of standard tools, you will need:
- Fittings, i.e. screws in different sizes, nuts, washers etc. (see Chapter on Assembly)
- A drop of oil or grease for screw threads.
- Urethane-based sealing compound for outdoor use (e.g. Sikaflex-221 Technique), for sealing
and fastening the board lead-through.
- Cabling for connecting the power supply to the electronics box, as specified in the Assembly
chapter.
- A circuit-breaker switch for control current.
- Thin, strong line to stretch up between rollers during the preliminary assembly fitting.
Please Observe: Do use stainless fittings and electric cabling for marine use.
Furthermore, you will need an anchor roller, an anchor and, usually, a strategically placed chock
roller in order to achieve a centred anchor-line direction. You can order all of these from us if you
don’t have them already.
In some cases material for reinforcing the hull as well as other bond positioning and lead-through
solutions are needed.
Anchor Davits
We offer two types of anchor davits to be mounted onto negative/inverted transom sterns and in
other instances where a simple anchor roller doesn’t suffice. The launching arm on davit 711 is
120 mm longer than on 710 – all else is the same. The torsional forces affecting an anchor davit are
substantial and the stern usually needs reinforcement – more on that in the Assembly and Use
chapters.
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Designated Names
A schematic plan of the main parts of our automatic windlass - what they’re called throughout this
instruction and, schematically, how they relate to each other.
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Plan out your assembly carefully before you start mounting the windlass. Then make
a provisional fitting to control angles and distances. Please attempt to fit the anchor
line so that it is out of the way when you move onboard, if possible, and make sure to
mount appropriate protection (e.g. plastic tubing) where necessary. Preferably, fit
Anchoring1000-casings onto the winch and rollers, or other protective devices that
prevent personal injury.
Important!
- The winch must be placed so that it is never flooded or submerged in water.
- The electronics box must be placed inboards, in a dry and not too hot environment.
- Control current to the electronics box must be taken directly from the power-supply poles to
avoid currency disturbance. The flat-pin contacts called K (-) and L (+) are connecting ports
for the control-current cabling on the new box-design.
- Do not carry out assembly work while the system is alive – connect the power-supply cable
to the positive element last.
- The anchor line must run without restraint and in a centred position on the rolls.
- The recommended distances between winch and rolls, as specified in this instruction, must
be adhered to.
Seven generic recommendations for the preliminary assembly:
- Place the winch so that the drum axis is level.
- Centre the anchor line relative to the winch and on chocks and anchor roller.
- Make sure the line runs through the centre of the line-distributor gap in and out of the winch.
The line must not be pulled against the corners of the gap since the calibration gauge, sown
into the line, can get damaged and the line chafes from the friction.
- Use sturdy positions for fastenings.
- Protect all current-carrying equipment against water.
- Make all necessary calibrations before testing.
- Please observe that the mooring manoeuvre cannot be simulated on land since air and water
have different viscosities. The anchor falling through air at a high speed may result in
reverse rolling of the drum and severely tangled anchor line.
Power-supply Cabling
When you’ve measured the distance between
the power supply and the electronics box, you
should get power-supply cabling (black -, and
red +) of the correct end-face measure and
length as listed to the right.
Cabling connecting the
power-supply to the electronics box
Distance = length End face
0-2 m 16 mm2
2-4 m 25 mm2
4-5 m 35 mm2
5-8 m 50 mm2
8-10 m 70 mm2
10-12 m 100 mm2
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Terminal Diagram
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