ACR Electronics RCL-100 User Manual

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PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS

AND NOTES CAREFULLY

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 - FOREWORD ___________________________ 3

SECTION 2 - GENERAL _____________________________ 4

SECTION 3 - SEARCHLIGHT _________________________ 4

SECTION 4 - REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ______________ 5

SECTION 5 - URP-102 POINT PAD™ ___________________ 5

SECTION 6 - URC-102 MASTER CONTROLLER __________ 10

APPENDIX A - RCL-100D SPECIFICATIONS _____________ 16

APPENDIX B - USER REPLACEABLE PARTS _____________ 17

APPENDIX C - BULB REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE _______ 18

APPENDIX D - PRODUCT COMPONENTS ______________ 19

APPENDIX E - ACCESSORY COMPONENTS _____________ 20

APPENDIX F - WARRANTY, USEFUL LIFE POLICY, NOTICES 22

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RCL-100D, 12/24V

SEARCHLIGHT

REMOTE CONTROL SEARCHLIGHT SYSTEM

Figure 1 - Remote Control Searchlight System

SECTION 1 - FOREWORD

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR RCL-100D Searchlight. The combination of computer aided design, high quality raw materials, and quality-controlled manufacturing produce a superior product. The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man. This assures that the products we produce can stand up to the tough marine environment. With proper care and maintenance your searchlight will be in service for years to come.

ACR is proud to be ISO 9001 certified, the International Standard for Quality.

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SECTION 2 - GENERAL

The RCL-100D was specially designed for mariners who require a high intensity remote controlled searchlight that can stand up to the tough marine environment.

The RCL-100D Searchlight System contains a narrow beam searchlight that produces 200,000 peak candle power by combining two 55W halogen lamps with our unique optical quality parabolic reflectors.

All functions of the Searchlight can be electrically operated by remote control from the pilot area of the vessel using the URP-102 Point Pad™, URC-102 Master Controller, and interconnect cable supplied with the RCL-100D. Searchlights equipped with the URC-102 Master Controller now have ACR's unique XRCiZ™ feature. The XRCiZ™ feature routinely operates all moving parts in the Searchlight to keep the motors and drive mechanism freely running.

SECTION 3 - SEARCHLIGHT

The sleek design and modern construction of the Searchlight body makes it attractive for recreational and commercial vessels. The Searchlight is totally enclosed and is made of rugged aluminum alloy. It is gasketed and finished to be resistant to the weather.

Mounting Make sure the area is clean and dry. The Searchlight can be mounted where desired, using appropriate length 3/16" diameter, stainless steel fasteners. Four (4) nylon shoulder washers are supplied with the RCL-100D Searchlight. The nylon washers prevent a galvanic reaction between the mounting hardware and the base of the Searchlight. Be sure these washers have been inserted in the base mounting holes and that the mounting base gasket is securely in place before bolting down. Silicone grease should be applied to the bottom of the gasket to help in waterproofing the unit. When mounting, be sure that the Searchlight is able to rotate 360° without hitting any obstructions. For the drilling hole pattern, refer to the Searchlight Mounting Template, supplied in the Mounting Templates.

CAUTION: Do not mount the searchlight upside down. Moisture

will not be able to drain from the inverted light head assembly.

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NOTE: The Searchlight should be left uncovered if the XRCiZ feature is enabled.

SECTION 4 - REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

The Remote Control System consists of the URC-102 Master Controller and the URP-102 Point Pad™. This system is compatible with 12 VDC and 24 VDC systems without modification. The Remote Control System may be used with 12 V or 24 V Searchlights, ONLY

THE LAMPS IN THE LIGHT HEAD ASSEMBLY MUST BE CHANGED TO MATCH THE VOLTAGE RATING.

SECTION 5 - URP-102 POINT PAD™

Case Options

The URP-102 Point Pad™ is supplied as a surface mount unit (see Figure 4). A flush mount option is provided (see Figure 5). To switch

mounting options, unscrew the six (6) screws on the unit’s back plate and remove the front cover. Fit the Point Pad™ with the flush mount

cover, replace the back plate, and screw the unit back together.

Mounting

Both the surface mount and flush mount options require access to the backside of the mounting location. Make sure there are no obstructions behind the area where the switch is to be located (e.g. bulkheads, wires, plumbing, or hardware). Check in advance that the coax cable from the Master Controller can be routed to this location.

Generally, the Point Pad™ should be mounted in a protected area.

Install the surface mount Point Pad™ by drilling 3 holes in the

dashboard location using the Point Pad™ Surface Mount Template

supplied in the Mounting Templates. Mount the Point Pad™ to the

dashboard using the gasket, washers, and nuts supplied. Use a sealant around the bolt holes to protect from moisture intrusion.

When the flush mount option is selected, cut a rectangular hole in the

dashboard location using the Point Pad™ Flush Mount Template

supplied in the Mounting Templates. Use the gasket, washers, nuts, and the two U-Clamps provided to secure the Point Pad™. Use a sealant around the cut out to protect from moisture intrusion.

Connecting to the Master Controller

The Point Pad™ communicates with the Master Controller via

standard television type RG-59 coaxial cable. The connectors are

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standard "F" type television connectors. The connector on the back of

the Point Pad™ is located in the center of the panel for ease of

installation. After the coax cable has been routed and the “F”

connectors attached to the coax cable, simply screw the “F”

connectors to the Master Controller and the Point Pad™. The cable and connectors are available either through ACR Electronics, your local Radio Shack or other sources of electronic hardware.

Additional Point Pads™ (up to three (3) Pads) may be used with one

(1) Master Controller. A standard "T" connector or RG-59 television type "splitter" is used for each additional Point Pad (see Figure 2). Limit the total length of all coax cable used to 300 feet.

The URP-102 Point Pad™ is backwards compatible with all RCL100/50 Searchlights and with the URC-101 Master Controller.

NOTE: The URP-102 Point Pad™ is not recommended for use with the first generation URC-100 Master Controllers.

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URP-102

Point Pad

URP-102

Point Pad

URP-102

Point Pad

URC-102

Master

Controller Unit

URC-102

Master

Controller Unit

Power

Source

Power

Source

RG-59 Coaxial Cable

Fuse

“T” Conn.

or Splitter

Single Point Pad

Multiple Point Pads

Figure 2 - Point Pad™ Connection Block Diagram

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