CH30
Intelligent Windlass Controller and Chain Counter
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Specifications
- Operating Voltage:
- 6.5 - 33.0 VDC
- Current Drain:
- 0.018 amps nominal
- Display:
- 4 digit LCD, 5 levels of backlighting
- Data:
- Anchor rode, Feet, Meters, Fathoms
- Windlass Battery Voltage, 6.5-33.0 VDC
- Solenoid Drive Capability:
- Activates UP/DOWN reversing solenoids drawing up to 2.5 amps
- Data Ouput:
- NMEA 0183 serial 4800 BAUD
- Size:
- 2.5" dia X 4.1" deep (61mm x 104mm)
- Mounting:
- 2-1/8" (55mm) round hole
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CH30
The CH30 Windlass Controller displays how much chain you have let out in feet, meters or fathoms. It can automatically slow your windlass when the anchor gets within 5 feet of the bow roller to prevent nasty bumps and scrapes. The slow-down feature is proportional to distance remaining (it slows down more as the anchor gets closer to the bow roller). This makes anchor retrieval at night much safer.
The CH30 can be programmed to back-jog the chain a few links when you remove your finger from the UP button. This removes tension off the chain, capstan and windlass gears increasing windlass life. You can also use the CH30 to display windlass battery voltage, giving you an idea of it's condition.
All constants and calibrations are pre-set during manufacture but you may alter these settings to suit your particular needs. Calibrations can be altered over a wide range using the front-panel switches. All information is automatically saved to non-volatile memory.
You can use the front panel buttons to lower and raise your anchor from the cockpit or helm station. With a press of the button you can display deployed rode in Feet, Meters or Fathoms and windlass battery voltage. You can turn off the CH30 and it remembers how much chain you have deployes and displays
the correct number when you turn it back on.
The CH30 draws only 0.017 amps and 5 levels of backlight (including OFF) can be selected from the front panel.
The CH30 outputs rode and windlass battery voltage on the standard NMEA 0183 ASCII serial data line at 4800 BAUD. This ASCII information can be used to log windlass performance, anchoring depth, windlass battery voltage, etc. or repeat the display information elsewhere.
CH30 Connection Diagram
