ACR Electronics RCL-100 SEARCHLIGHT User Manual

Product Support Manual

RCL-100D™
Remote Control Searchlight
Master Controller
Point Pad

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Rev. K

ACR Electronics, Inc.

5757 Ravenswood Road

Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312

Tel : [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.acrelectronics.com

Email: [e-mail]

RCL-100D

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

1.0 Forward 1

2.0 General 2

3.0 Searchlight 2

4.0 Remote Control System 2

5.0 URP-102 Point Pad™ 3

6.0 URC-102 Master Controller 11

7.0 RCL-100D Specifications 15

8.0 Bulb Replacement 17

9.0 RCL-100D Searchlight Components 17

10.0 Remote Control System Components 18

FIGURES TITLE PAGE

Figure 1 Remote Control Searchlight System 1
Figure 2 Point Pad™ Connection Block Diagram 4
Figure 3 URP-102 Point Pad™ Functions 5
Figure 4 URP-102 Point Pad™ Surface Mount Case 6
Figure 5 URP-102 Point Pad™ Flush Mount Case 7
Figure 6 URP-102 Point Pad™ Surface Mount Case w/Gasket and
Flush Mount Case with Gasket 8
Figure 7 URC-102 Master Controller Wiring Diagram 11
Figure 8 URC-102 Master Controller 12
Figure 9 Searchlight User Replaceable Parts List 14

TITLE PAGE

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RCL-100D, 12/24V

REMOTE CONTROL SEARCHLIGHT SYSTEM

1.0 FORWARD

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.

Note: It is important to read this entire instruction manual carefully for proper installation and
operation of this product.

FIGURE 1: REMOTE CONTROL SEARCHLIGHT SYSTEM

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2.0 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.

3.0 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.

NOTE

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

4.0 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.

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5.0 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 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 RCL-100/50 Searchlights and with
the URC-101 Master Controller.

NOTE:

100 Master Controllers.

The URP-102 Point Pad™ is not recommended for use with the first generation URC-

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URC-102

Master

Controller Unit

Fuse

Power

Source

Single Point Pad

RG-59 Coaxial Cable

URP-102

Point Pad

Power

Source

RG-59 Coaxial Cable

™

URC-102

Master

Controller Unit

Fuse

“T” Conn.
or Splitter

URP-102

Point Pad

Multiple Point Pad s

RG-59 Coaxial Cable

RG-59 Coax ial Cable

URP-102

Point Pad

™

FIGURE 2: POINT PAD™ CONNECTION BLOCK DIAGRAM

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