Anchor Chain Counter

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  • Touch controls.

  • Built in memory.

  • Counts up and down.

  • Large easy to read LED display.

  • Works independent of winch control

  • Counts while capstan free runs.

  • Know exact position of anchor.

  • Length of chain required can be

  • programmed out automatically

  • 5 year warranty

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 12 to 24 Volts D.C. Auto-select.

Power Consumption 0.9 Watts display on - or 0.12 Watts display off.

Range 999 Metres or 999 Feet floating point.

Calibration User adjustable for gypsies up to 360mm .

Weather Resistant 100% waterproof - touch pad membrane.

Dimensions 100mm x 100mm x 40mm deep.

Outer Casing High impact resistant nylon facia with all LEDs and buttons rear mounted.

Application All sized craft using electric or hydraulic windlasses

Gypsy Sender Custom designed to provide highest performance in the most severe conditions. The sender is small, has no moving parts and is completely sealed making it impervious to salt water.

Display 18mm digital display, meters/feet 0.1 resolution

The Anchor Chain Counter is a new digital instrument that provides an accurate indication of the exact length of chain paid out across the vessel's windlass gypsy irrespective of whether the gypsy is being power driven or freewheeling, up or down. It is a particularly useful device that allows the skipper to be aware of the anchor position at all times - a great aid when operating remotely from the depth-sounder, very precise chain-to-depth ratios are easy - advantageous when secure anchoring has high priority.

The digital display features large, bright figures for ease of viewing in any light situation. The device counts the anchor chain in both directions and even if switched off when anchored, providing the power remains connected, records any movement of the anchor chain for future reference.

The correct count is stored in memory to be available when next switched on. If more chain is let out, without switching the display on, it will still count the chain released or retrieved. The ability to count back is specifically useful to indicate "anchor clear of bottom" when an anchor is being retrieved in a blind situation such as at night or in stormy and crowded conditions.

The Delux Version can easily be set to release the length of chain required automatically.

The Anchor Chain Monitor can be calibrated on installation according to the amount of chain that is represented by one turn of the gypsy so that the instrument displays the exact length of chain that has passed across the gypsy. Windlasses with gypsies up to 360mm (14") diameter can be monitored in this manner.