ACR Electronics RCL-600 SEARCHLIGHT User Manual

RCL-600A
Remote Control Searchlight
with Joystick Remote Control Panel

Product Support Manual

Product No. 1941 & 1943

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Rev. C

ACR Electronics, Inc.

5757 Ravenswood Road

Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312

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www.acrelectronics.com

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Foreword
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR RCL-600A Remote Control

Searchlight. The combination of superior design, high quality raw materials and quality
controlled manufacturing produces a product that will perform for years to come. The
test facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known
to man. This assures that the products we design and manufacture can stand up to the
rigors found in a marine environment. With proper care and maintenance, your SSAS
will be in service for years to come.

ACR is proud to be certified to the ISO 9001:2000, the International Standard for
Quality.

This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the RCL-
600A Remote Control Searchlight, hereinafter referred to as the beacon. This manual
also describes the characteristics and details of the beacon system. The FCC
authorizes the use of 406 MHz radio beacon by any ship that is also equipped with a
VHF Ship Station. This will make the 406 MHz radio beacon available for use on most
U.S. ships and boats.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 2

2.0 RCL-600A SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................. 2

3.0 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................ 3

3.1 WIRING OF UNIT.............................................................................................. 3

3.2 REMOTE CONTROL PANEL (MASTER).........................................................4

3.3 WIRING OF REMOTE CONTROL PANEL .......................................................5

3.4 SEARCHLIGHT UNIT........................................................................................ 5

3.6 INSTRUCTIONS ON CONTROLS..................................................................... 8

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1.0 GENERAL

The RCL-600A was specially designed for mariners who require a high intensity
remote controlled searchlight that can stand up to the tough marine environment.

The RCL-600A is a xenon arc searchlight that produces 6 million peak candle
power. All functions of the RCL-600A can be electrically operated by remote
control from the pilot area of the vessel. A remote control panel is supplied with
the RCL-600A. An optional slave remote control panel is available (ACR Product
No. 1942).

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.

2.0 RCL-600A SPECIFICATIONS

Lamp Housing Aluminum Alloy Die Casting
Base Aluminum Alloy Die Casting
Power Source 21.6 – 26.4 V
Reflector High quality parabolic glass
Lamp 150W Xenon short arc lamp
Peak beam candle power 6,000,000 CD
Beam Spread About 1°
Operation Method Electric Remote Control
Elevation Angle Up 18°, Down 30°
Turning Angle 360° (Continuous)
Elevation Speed About 7.5°/sec.
Turning Speed Low about 11°sec., High about 27° sec.

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3.0 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Wiring of Unit

The RCL-600A Remote Control Searchlight consists of Searchlight Unit and
Master Remote Control Panel. The user must supply the cable and/or wire to
power the unit. The source must be a fused 24 VDC, 10 Amp supply. This cable
is to be attached to the Searchlight as shown in the connection diagram, Figure

1. Observe polarities when attaching wires!

FIGURE 1

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