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SP Windlass Control Unit v1.0.6 2016
Troubleshooting
If the windlass still does not work normally after you have tried these procedures, the fault is in the windlass itself. Contact
your nearest dealer.
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FAULT SYMPTOM
FAULT CODES/STATUS SOLUTION
Windlass does not operate
"Power" LED not lit
Check:
Main switch/breaker is engaged.
Check battery fuses.
Visually inspect cables and verify that terminals are tight.
Measure battery voltage.
"Power" LED lit
Turn on panel / remote control (see user manual)
See below:
Windlass only runs for 0,5 seconds
when pressing "IN"
None
Check control panel connections. Signals for "IN" and "OUT" might be
swapped.
When pressing "OUT" free fall is not
engaged.
Or: When pressing "IN", motor is
running but gypsy is not turning
None
Swap motor cables D1 and D2 on the control unit
Windlass has poor performance
“Low voltage”
Voltage has dropped below 9V
Check batteries.
None
Measure battery voltage while operating the windlass. I voltage meas-
ure below 11V/22V, allow batteries to charge.
If the battery voltage is acceptable, measure voltage on the motor
terminals, cable voltage drop should be less than 1V when motor is
running.
Windlass releases anchor, but do
not wind in
None
Check that end stop sensor is not active (Indicated by "End Stop" LED
on control unit or LED built into the sensor.)
Check sensor connections on the control unit.
Sensor LED should not be lit if no metal object is present in front of it.
Windlass wind past endstop
None
Check that the end stop wire wound around the rope is intact. Pull the
rope with end stop wire over the end stop sensor and verify that («End
Stop» LED light up)
Adjust sensor closer to the rope if neccesary.
Windlass releases anchor, but stops
immediatly when pressing "IN"
None or “Low voltage”
If the battery is in poor condition it might measure 12/24V when wind-
lass is not in use and still experince a significant voltage drop when the
motor starts (such voltage dips might be diffcult to measure) This type
of voltage drops can lead to false triggering of the end stop sensor.
Windlass stops during operation
“Motor Overload”
Current limitation has triggered.
This means that the windlass is overloaded. Try again with reduced
load.
If this fault is triggered while the windlass is lightly loaded, it might
indicate a mechanical failure.
“Controller Overtemp”
The control unit temperature sensor is too warm.
Let the controller cool down, and try again.
“Motor Overtemp”
The motor is too hot.
The windlass controller calculates motor temperature depending on
load an run time.
Let the windlass cool down.
“Controller Overload”
This fault indicates that the internal protection of the contrroller has
triggered. This can be caused by exccessive surrounding temperature
and high load
“Runtime Exceeded”
Signal "OUT" or "IN" have been continuous for more than 5 minutes.
This is a protection against possible faulty control signals. Re-activation
is possible.
Abnormal noise during operation
The windlass must be serviced.
Windlass operates, but rope is not
wound in
The rope can slip in the gypsy if the windlass is mounted incorrectly.
Anchor is not released
The anchor might not release from the bracket if mounted incorrectly.
Note! Main switch/braker must be disconnected whenever working on the windlass mechanical parts
