Anchormatic 500 User manual

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1. General
Edition 2019-01-03
Firstly, congratulations on purchasing your new Anchormatic 500 anchor winch!
You are always welcome to contact us should you have questions or suggestions.
Please read the entire manual. Consider reading it again after some time in order to maintain your knowledge.
The manual consists of eight sections:
1. General
page 1
5. Electronics
page 10
2. Placement of windlass
page 3
6. Calibration/Programming
page 11
3. User instructions
page 4
7. Safety
page 12
4. Installation
page 7
8. Accessories
page 13
Delivery
The windlass is delivered in a box. Enclosed in the box:
Windlass, Delivery Note and Folder with Instruction manual.
Check that the description is complete and that all items have been delivered in accordance with the delivery
note. Any discrepancies should be sent to us within one week.
The windlass consists of the anchor winch, Electrical connection box, Control panel and rollers. The left
side is called A and the right side is called B. Sometimes it is referred to as gable A and gable B.
The windlass is operated from the Control panel.

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- The visible parts of the windlass are the framework, the drum and the line guide.
- The electric engine is inside the drum. The brake isplaced outside gable A. The clutch is placed on gable A.
- The wheels are numbered from 1 to 8 in the order in which they are driven from the engine via clutch
and shaG of the drum, from drum to the screw holding the line guide.
- Chains are used for power transmission to wheels 3 to 6, otherwise belts are used.
- The line guide controls the rope (the rode) on the drum.
- Operational signal and electric power are controlled from a separate electronic box.
- ”UP” refers to retrieving the anchor (i. e. pulling the anchor up) and ”DOWN” refers to deploying the
an chor (i. e. letting the anchor down).
- The windlass’ brake is always activated when the electrical current to the windlass is turned off,
prevent ing the drum from letting go.
- When retrieving the anchor, the brake is released mechanically and the rode is rolled on the drum.
- When releasing the drum (pushing the DOWN button) the motor runs backwards for a fraction of a sec-
ond. The centrifugal force then releases the clutch and the drum can roll freely. The corresponding action
can be achieved manually by turning the manual clutch handle (a large red knob) clockwise one tenth of a
turn. The anchor line must be unloaded to allow rotation of the knob. If the rode cannot be unloaded,
turn the clutch shaG with a 13 mm (approximately ½ inch) wrench (spanner).

2. Suggestions on placement of windlass
The use of rollers:
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2. User instruction Normal pulling: 4
Control panel 710 1. The band drum is locked. Indicator lamps areoff.
2. Turn function knob to either of positions 1-5.
1 = lowest and 5 = highest Pulling speed. Red indicator
lamp is lit.
3. Push the button “UP”. Red indicator lamp flashes
quickly.
4. When the anchor reaches rinse position, the green
and yellow indicator lamps are flashing continuously.
Release the button “UP”.
5. When the anchor is to be placed in its transport posi-
tion, push the button “UP”. Red indicator lamp flashes
slowly.
6. When the anchor has reached its transport position
the green indicator lamp is lit.
7. Turn the function knob to position “OFF”. The cur-
When the function knob is set to “Off” the cur-
rency is turned off, indicator lamps are off and the
windlass is locked.
Normal anchoring:
1. Indicator lamps are off. The anchor is in trans-
port position. The windlass is locked.
2. Turn function knob to either of positions 1-5.
Green indicator lamp is lit continuously.
3. Push the button “DOWN”. The anchor runs out.
Red indicator lamp flashes quickly.
IMPORTANT! When the button “DOWN” is
pushed and the rode (band) is released and runs
out one should not push the button “UP” before
the anchor has reached the bottom. The clutch
might be damaged by the force of the outgoing
anchor.
4. When the anchor has reached the sea bottom, the
red indicator lamp is lit. Push the button “UP”. The
windlass is now locked.
5. Turn function knob to position “OFF”. The
currency is now turned off and the band drum is
locked.
IMPORTANT! It is obligatory to push the but-
ton “UP” before you turn the function knob to
position “OFF”.
rency is now turned off and the band drum is locked.
Practical tip! When the anchor is pulled, you ought to
start the pulling with the function knob in position “1”.
Move the function knob to a higher value, “2”, “3” up
to “5” the further out the boat moves. When the rode is
pointing straight down, release the button “UP” and let
the boat move to try to free the anchor from the bottom.
Push the button “UP” till the anchor stops in rinsing po-
sition.

User instruction
It is simple to use our windlass. After having used it a few times you will master thetechnique.
The most frequent problem is too low a voltage. Check the battery before testing the windlass.
When turning on the windlass it is ready to use.
Electric current
Anchormatic Windlass ep-500 is equipped with a permanent magnet electrical engine. In order to getthe
correct voltage it is very important to have fully charged battery and charging the battery running the
engine’s charger. Short time usage can be carried out using the battery only.
Anchoring and releasing
The windlass is released by pushing the DOWN button. The windlass engine will start to help releasing the
anchor which will drop from its own weight.
IMPORTANT! When DOWN is pushed and the rode (band) is released and runs out, do not push UP before
the anchor has reached the bottom. The clutch might be damaged by the force of the outgoing anchor. When
the anchor has reached the bottom and you have positioned the boat where you want it push UP. Always end
each operation by pushing UP. This will lock the windlass so rode (band) cannot run out. NEVER leave the
boat without having pushed UP. The windlass drum
Pulling
The pulling of the anchor goes on as long as the UP button is pushed. See to it the anchor band is stretched
during pulling. Always keep an eye on the anchor during the last part of the pulling. Youmay let the boat
drift by the wind and pull in against the wind. NEVER go in reverse while pulling in the anchor! Youmay
reduce the boat’s acceleration by pushing the up button in intervals. The auto stop function stops the pulling
of the anchor when it has reached the wash off (rinse position. By having the anchor in this position you may
wash off sand, clay etc from the anchor. By pushing the UP button on the Control panel the anchor is pulled
with lower tension and slow speed to its final position. Then turn then off the windlass.
Control panel 711 (optional)
With this control panel the position of the anchor (transport, rinse, falling or being pulled), the length of the
anchor band (rode) and the actual force of the windlass engine can be monitored.
Wireless control (optional)
Aim the wireless control unit towards the receiver’s antenna. The active distance is about 30 m (100 feet).
Finish off by pushing the UP button to lock the windlass.
What might be the cause…?
If the windlass refuses to release, please check the battery.
IMPORTANT! The function knob must be in position“OFF”during voyage to lock the anchor in its trans-
port position.
Let the boat’s generator charge the battery while pulling the anchor. Watch the anchor band during the
pulling.
If wind speed is high, place the anchor band around a boat pollar.
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4. Installation
The windlass
Think through the installation before you start the mounting. A recommended procedure is to place
the windlass and rollers as you have designed the installation and wait until the next day before you
start the actual job. Sometimes a better idea might present itself. Use screw clamps to do a
preliminary mounting. Check the angles of the anchor band and check that the band goes correctly
through the rollers. ThereaGer it is best to start making the hole in the hull and fasten the hull
protector.
The windlass can be placed wherever you find it suitable, even upside down, as long as the drum
shaG is placed horizontally. It should be placed ina space that cannot be filled by sea water.
The windlass might be placed on a support if the bottom forms a slope and the drum shaG can’t be
placed horizontally.
Please note ! Some water might be transported into the boat by the wet anchor band. Use some sort
of protection so the water does not drip into a stow area (e. g. a tube of some sort).
You may lead the rode at any angle as long as it doesn’t get tangled or, under thigh tension, runs off
pulleys or rollers.
Please observe the dimensions of “ B ” and “ M ”.
Dimension “M” is the distance between the windlass and the nearest roller or pulley and it is
depen dent on the displacement of the boat.
Boat’s
displacement
metric tons
M - mm M - inches
3
600
24
5
650
26
8
750
30
11
850
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It should be as long as possible to minimize the tension on the line guide.
Dimension “B” is the distance between the anchor and the first roller or pulley. Observing this
distance gives the shackle and the end loop of the rode space so they don’t get in touch with the
first roller. It should be at least 150 mm (6 inches) and preferably 250 mm (10 inches).
Use strong mounting points. Always use M 8 (1/3 inch) bolts and large nuts and washers taking up
the high tension. The largest tension will come upon the roller or pulley. Use only stainless steel of the
highest quality.Put a drop ofoil on the thread so itdoesn’t get stuck. Use a sealant e. g. Sikaflex®

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The windlass should be placed so the manual clutch handle is easily accessible. Please see Image 1.
Image 1
The electric connectionbox
The electronic box shall be positioned in a dry, ventilated space and oriented so water can’t follow
the cables into that space.
The electric connection box should be connected to the starter battery in order to get the highest
possible voltage when retrieving in the anchor. The processor needs to have enough voltage at all
times. If the distance from the battery to the electronic box is too far, a supplementary battery may
need to be placed closer to the box. (For suggestions on cable areas, please see image 8 below).
When installing cables, all instructions in this document need to be precisely followed.
The automatic fuse shall be placed on the plus (+) cable and so it is easily accessible. The automatic
fuse works as a safety guard for the electric motor and will be released should the tension on the
anchor be too high.
The optional safety switch for the windlass should be placed conveniently near the boat’s other
controls e. g. in the cockpit to give complete control over the anchoring procedure. Several Control
panels may be coupled to each other (parallel), both Control panel 710 and 711.
The wireless receiver should be placed as free from obstructions as possible and not too close to
metal objects so as not to interfere with the signal sent from the wireless control unit. The control
unit is only used for short periods of time to make adjustments. Its battery is rather small.

Control Panel 710 , included in the windlass package, should
be protected from rain, splashes and strong UV radiation. It
is water resistant providing a sealant is used during
mounting.
The cable from the Control panel should be attached to the
electrical connection box’s plinth, color-to-color. Please see
pages 10, 10a and 10b.
Control Panel 711 , an accessory, should likewise be
protected from rain, splashes and strong UV radiation. It is
water resistant providing a sealant is used during
mounting.
A hinged, transparent plate are recommended. Though, mounting
the Control Panel in a dry place is the best alternative.
Control Panel 711 has a window showing the position of
the anchor.the length ofrode out is shown both
graphi cally (the light blue graph) as well as numerically
(“32m”), in meters. The relative power used to pull in
the anchor is shown in the vertical, violet graph. The
speed of the rode when pulled in is shown numerically
(“2”). If the wind- lass is locked, a closed lock is shown.
If the windlass isn’t locked, an open lock is shown. If the
anchor is in its trans- port position, the lock is colored
green. If the anchor is in the water, the lock is red.
Installation Summary:
1. Place the axle of the winch drum horizontally.
2. Align the roller(s) and the anchor roller in line with the center of
the winch’s drum.
3. Please observe the measurements for ” B ”and ” M ”. “ B ”should be at
least 150mm (6 inches) and preferably 250 mm (10 inches).
4. Use a strong mounting place.
5. Place the electronic box so it is protected from water.
6. Calibrate and encode before testing.
Please see next page for an overview of electrical installation.
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Boat’s
displacement
metric tons
M - mm
M - inches
3
600
24
5
650
26
8
750
30
11
850
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5. Electronics
Emergency switch. See page 2-3.
Windlass with circuit card
Electrical connection box
The cable from the control panel
is connected color-to-color
To radio receiver
10 m cable
to be
connected
to
connection
box
Autoswitch -
Safety switch -
optional
circuit breaker Controllerpanel
back side
+ - Connection of slave Control Panel
12 V alt. 24 V
starter battery.
Battery cable length :
0-2 meter ( 0-6 feet) 16 mm2
2-4 meter ( 6-13 feet) 25 mm2
4-5 meter (13-16 feet) 35 mm2
5-8 meter (16-26 feet) 50 mm2
8-10 meter (26-33 feet) 70 mm2
Consider an extra battery if the cabel is too long.
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To radio receiver
To Electrical connection box