ACR Electronics RCL-50B User Manual

PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL

RCL-50 //
Remote Control Searchlight System

Model No.: RCL-50
Product No.: 1939.3, 1940.3

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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 _________________________ 9

APPENDIX B- BULB REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE _________________ 14

APPENDIX C- PRODUCT COMPONENTS ________________________ 15

APPENDIX E - WARRANTY, NOTICES ___________________________ 18

PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND

NOTES CAREFULLY

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SEARCHLIGHT

RCL-50B, 12/24V

REMOTE CONTROL SEARCHLIGHT SYSTEM

Figure 1- Remote Control Searchlight System

SECTION 1 - FOREWORD

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR RCL-50B 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-50B was specially designed for mariners who require a high intensity remote
controlled searchlight that can stand up to the tough marine environment.

The RCL-50B searchlight system contains a narrow beam searchlight that produces
80,000 peak candle power by combining a 55W halogen lamp on the 12V version or a
70W halogen lamp on the 24V version with our unique optical quality parabolic reflector.

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-50B. 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-50B 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.

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SECTION 4 - REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

The Remote Control System consists of the URC-102 Master Controller and the URP­102 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 lamp 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 three (3) holes in the dashboard
location using the Point Pad™ surface mount template supplied. 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.

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