CONTENT WARNINGS AND INFORMATION ..................6 WARRANTY CONDITIONS CLITE2 ................... 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE PLAN ................8 COLORLIGHT SEARCHLIGHT SYSTEM................9 OPERATOR PANEL, OVERVIEW ..................10 DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ................11 Ebox alarm relay ...................... 12 installation ........................13 Lifting the searchlight .....................
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14.4 Switch ........................40 14.5 Synchronized control ....................41 14.5.1 Set the master control searchlight on/off ................43 14.5.2 Add and remove slaves ....................44 14.6 Off and park ......................45 MAIN MENU........................46 15.1 Off and Park ......................46 15.2 Switch system ......................
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Searchlight CLITE2 IR (with camera) ................70 CLITE2 Searchligt with Thermal Camera ..............71 18.1 Introduction ......................71 18.2 Specifications ......................72 CLITE2ir - video connection ..................74 Set cam video standard ....................75 20.1 Menu navigation ...................... 75 20.1.1 Down Button ........................75 20.1.2...
LED-lamp modules or the searchlight driving mechanics. LED-modules developed by LUMINELL AS The LED-modules we use are developed by Luminell AS in Norway for Colorlight. The CLITE LED-housing has a sealed, solid and compact construction with powerful light distribution and excellent thermal design.
Warranty seal on the service hatch is unbroken. Outgoing cable radius from the searchlight is smooth and not stressed. All cables used for the installations are as per Colorlight’s specifications or as per separate made agreement. Signal cables are not placed together with high power cables.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE PLAN Although the system does not require regular maintenance to function, we recommend, however, that this preventive maintenance plan is followed in order to keep the searchlight in good condition and in time detect if something is wrong and needs to be corrected. Recommended inspection on a weekly basis 1.
COLORLIGHT SEARCHLIGHT SYSTEM Colorlight has with its newly developed control system for searchlights opened for a flexible and future-proof system in which several searchlight assemblies (CLITE2, CLED, CL20, CL25 and CL35/38) and operator panels can be connected to a dedicated network and communicate via the Ethernet infrastructure.
OPERATOR PANEL, OVERVIEW 1. "Soft button": the function appears in the display window next to the button. 2. Left lamp on/off, (if “Single lamp mode” = On * 3. Left light increase intensity (Dim up in steps * 4. Left light decrease intensity (Dim down in steps * 5.
DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES Symbol for switched off white light. Symbol for switched on white light. Symbol for any electro-mechanic error. Might be referred as an over voltage or over current for motor drivers. Communication error with motor drivers will result in the same symbol.
Ebox alarm relay The searchlights electrical and mechanical condition are constantly monitored and if there is a malfunction in the system this is indicated by icons in the panel display with clarifying warning messages found in the panels status menu. The control box also has a relay output that can be connected to the boat monitoring system;...
INSTALLATION Lifting the searchlight CLITE2 Standard Preferable lift the searchlight by the temporary lift loop on top of the center house. After safely fixed the searchlight, remove the lift loop. During the lift, the searchlight cables must be secured to the hook to avoid straining and damage on the cable glands.
CLI-30001, ANTI VIBRATION KIT Service instruction no: CLI-30001 Revision date: 2016-02-10 Applicable models: CLITE2, CL20-11, CL25-**, CL35/38-** Spareparts needed (refer to CL spareparts list) 1 : CLS-25130 Anti vibration-kit × 1 (included in delivery) Tools and supplies required: 1 17mm ratchet wrench × 1 2 17mm wrench ×...
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Push the dampers tube part thru the mounting holes in the foundation. Mount the dampers rubber part from other side of the foundation. Lower the searchlight on top of dampers and mount bolt washers and nuts as shown in figure 1. INSTALLATION &...
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The lock nut is tightened with two wrenches size 17mm, tighten nut firmly. The dampers rubber part will be compressed slightly, after assembly the searchlight will be rigidly secured but still resistant to vibrations. Page 16 INSTALLATION & USER'S MANUAL CLITE2...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IMPORTANT! The electric supply to the e-box must be disconnected before beginning any work inside the box; it’s not enough to turn off the internal main switch. Electrical box mounting position The electrical control box must be mounted on a wall as shown below, do not mount horizontally on the floor or in ceiling as this leads to reduced airflow with increased risk of overheated components.
Electrical box installation Tools and supplies required: 1 Screwdriver 0,6×3,5 mm 2 Adjustable wrench type Bacho 8071 3 Wrench 13 mm Important information The complete system is undergoing final testing before delivery and therefore has the searchlight cables installed in box. 1.
Cabinet card Colorlights control system is stable and future-proof and the cabinet card is equipped with a number of inputs and outputs as to allow the communication with the searchlight but also communicate with computers, radio receivers, limit switches (via optocoupler) etc. On the output side, we have relay controlled alarm output (NO, NC) for external alarm handling and outputs for controlling relays (via optocoupler).
9.4.1 CLITE2 electrical-box connection (24VDC) This connection diagram shows our standard connection for CLITE2 with electrical box supplied with DC voltage. Deviations may occur for customized solutions. IMPORTANT The wiring on this page is valid only for CLITE2 systems delivered from May 2016 with 16003863- Searchlight or Ebox serial number from See the system wiring diagram for more details.
9.5.1 CLITE2 electrical-box connection (100-240VAC) This connection diagram shows our standard connection for CLITE2 with electrical box supplied with DC voltage. Deviations may occur for customized solutions. IMPORTANT The wiring on this page is valid only for CLITE2 systems delivered from May 2016 with 16003863- Searchlight or Ebox serial number from See the system wiring diagram for more details.
Operator panel connections The operator panel is designed to be immersed into the bridge panel, for dimensions, see drawing in section 17.2.1 Operator Panel. The following connections are available on the back of the panel: 1. Power supply 9-28 VDC via local power supply on the boat or 24VDC via terminals in the E-box.
Ethernet wiring Colorlight searchlight systems should be connected to their own dedicated network; they should never be connected into the vessels existing computer network. An Ethernet cable supplied from Colorlight complies with the standard TIA/EIA-568-B and is always tested together with the complete searchlight system to ensure full functionality.
ACTIONS AFTER INSTALLATION AND POWER FAILURE At system startup, the panels will start to scan the network to find connected electrical boxes, during this time, the panel software version will be displayed. If not the panel made contact by displaying home screen within 30 seconds, it may be due to the following: ...
10.2 Synchronize the system The easiest way to synchronize the system after reboot is to enter the quick start menu and select the “Park” function; the system will then activate the horizontal and vertical movement until the searchlight absolute position sensors sends their signals back to the control system and thereby updating it with the correct positioning.
STARTING SYSTEM When the system is in sleep mode the buttons and symbols glows with orange light and the display is totally shut down to save power. Buttons and symbols are always active but dimmed to a lower intensity during sleep mode. Pressing any button on the operator panel will activate the system and the display will now show the position indicator image, buttons and symbols are now brighter.
The joystick (8) moves the searchlight horizontally and vertically. There are no limitations to the movement of the searchlight thanks to the slip ring technology developed by Colorlight. The more the joystick is moved to its end position the faster the searchlight rotates.
SWITCH ON LIGHT This searchlight is equipped with two LED lamp modules. As default both lamps will be turned on by pressing button (2) or (5), both lamps will be soft started with a slight delay in between * , no matter which button is used. To turn off the light, press button (2) or (5) again.
The quick start menu will close after 5 seconds. 14.1 Fixed positions (optional function) Fixed position is an option for the Colorlight Searchlight System and can only be accessed if activated. There are up to four different programmable fixed positions in Colorlight Searchlight System.
14.1.2 Store fixed position If no position has been stored or the searchlight is already at the stored position it will not move. To store a new or change a fixed position, enter one of the regarded memories (A, B, C or D) in the menu.
14.2 Sweep (optional function) Sweep is an option for the Colorlight Searchlight System and can only be accessed if activated. At sweep mode, the searchlight automatically moves back and forth between two individually programmable positions in the horizontal plane. 14.2.1 New Sweep To enter the "Sweep"...
14.2.2 Modify sweep parameters To modify the sweep angle and / or the center of the sweep enter the “Sweep” menu and navigate down to “Modify”, press “OK”. This menu changes the sweep angle and center point of the sweep, modification can be carried out both during movement and while searchlight is standing still.
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The default speed of the sweep is set to 50% of the maximum speed of the searchlight. To change the speed of the sweep enter the “Sweep” menu and navigate down to “Speed”. Press “OK” to enter the “Speed” submenu. To change the speed move the joystick up or down to desired speed, press “OK”...
14.3 Surveillance (optional function) Surveillance is an optional function for the Colorlight Searchlight System and can only be accessed if activated. This is an advanced sweep, where up to five different points, at any azimuth and elevation can be set for surveillance.
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Select the requested number of positions (max. five) to be used in this surveillance sweep. Press “OK” to save and return to the “Surveillance” submenu. To set the positions in a surveillance sweep enter the “Positions” menu in the “Surveillance” submenu.
After pressing “Store” a new menu will appear, “Pause Length”. This defines how long the searchlight will rest at this position before starting to move to the next position. Pause length can be set between zero and ten seconds. Repeat this for the desired number of positions. When done go back to the “Surveillance”...
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Navigate to the preferred setting and press “OK” to save the setting and return to the “Surveillance” menu. “Speed” is where the speed of the rotation of the searchlight is set. Default setting is 50% of maximum speed of the searchlight. To change the actual speed of the surveillance sweep enter the “Surveillance”...
14.4 Switch If there are more than one Colorlight searchlight in the system any operating panel can control any of the connected Colorlight searchlights. Every searchlight should be given a unique name during installation for this to work properly. To enter the “Switch” submenu open up the quick start menu and press the upper right button.
14.5 Synchronized control This function is available in the “Switch” submenu if there is more than one Colorlight Search Light in the network and at least one operator panel has the option "Synchronized control" enabled. The feature gives the user control over multiple searchlights at the same time from a single operator panel and can therefore obtain optimal light on the same area.
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To enter the “Switch” submenu open up the quick start menu and press the upper right button. In this menu all the available searchlights should be listed. To change which searchlight being controlled, navigate to the desired searchlight and press “OK”. The operating panel should now control the newly selected searchlight which light status and position is shown on the indicator screen.
14.5.1 Set the master control searchlight on/off The master is the searchlight that you actively control with your operator panel and it is the master’s indicator and error message that is displayed in the operator panel display. Light icons however, changes to the configurations that are available in the group at the moment.
14.5.2 Add and remove slaves Add or remove one or more slaves is done by entering the "switch" submenu and with the joystick scroll through the list of available searchlights, If the searchlight in the list is not connected in the synchronized group control, the text "Add" appears next to the top left button, to add this searchlight to the group, press the "Add”...
14.6 Off and park By pressing the button next to "Park", any lighted lamp will be turned off and the searchlight will automatically look up the preprogrammed parking position, during this time you'll see "Parking ..." in the bottom middle of the display. When parked, the operator panel will turn off the display after a few seconds and the LEDs behind the buttons will be dimmed to a lower intensity.
MAIN MENU From the quick start menu, select "Menu" to enter the system's main menu. To navigate in the main menu, use the joystick; push the joystick forward/up once to go up one step in the menu and backwards/down to go down one step. Keep holding the joystick up or down will scroll up and down in menus with “autorepeat”.
15.6 Info This menu shows information that is needed to be known during support from Colorlight or if any optional functions should be added to the operator panel after purchase (more about this under 15.8.5.7 Options setup). 15.7 Status This menu will give information in form of text messages if there is errors.in the system, it also contains a “Lamp-hour counter”...
The language in the display can be changed depending on which language sets that are installed in the operator panel. Currently, the following languages are available (Q2 2016): English, Swedish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian. If you find that your language is missing, please contact Colorlight Page 48 INSTALLATION & USER'S MANUAL CLITE2...
15.8.3 Joystick direction Some operators want to have their joystick to move the lamp housing vertically in the same direction as the joysticks physical direction: (joystick up=lamp housing moving upwards), this is called “Inverted” in the menu. Normally the joystick acts like an aeroplane joystick: (joystick up=lamp housing moving downwards), this is called “Normal”...
15.8.4 Maximum rotation speed This menu gives the operator the opportunity to limit the actual maximum rotation speed of the searchlight in relation to its absolute maximum rotation speed. The adjustment is done by moving the joystick forward to change speed in increments of 5% and backwards to decrease.
15.8.5 Installation In this menu there are six sub menus each described below: 15.8.5.1 Store origin This menu is used to calibrate the systems “ZERO” point for both vertical and horizontal axis. Before the “Store origin” command is stored it is necessary that the synchronization between operator panel and electrical box is done properly.
15.8.5.2 Store park position This menu enables the storing of a park position (lamp housing pointing at any direction when the “Park” command is selected. Before changing the default park position it’s necessary that the synchronization between operator panel and electrical box is done properly. The easiest way to do the synchronization is by just turn the system off with the “Park”...
15.8.5.3 Name system The dedicated Colorlight network can contain several searchlights and operator panels. To make the whole network easy to navigate; each electrical box and its corresponding searchlight can be named to a well-known name for the operator. The name is set by moving the joystick up and down to select correct character. To move to next character in the name the joystick is moved to the right.
15.8.5.4 Start test sequence This menu starts a test sequence which tests the movement of the lamp housings and focus for each lamp house one at a time. The test sequence will perform as follows: At test sequence startup the lamp housing will be moved to parking position. The horizontal axis will be rotated one full revolution clockwise.
15.8.5.5 Single lamp mode Note: Button numbers below refers to OPERATOR PANEL, OVERVIEW. Normally, one wants to lit both LED-modules simultaneously and thereby obtain maximum light intensity with the push of a single button. However, there are occasions when it may be useful to give each module a dedicated light button, this setting is done in the "Single lamp mode"...
15.8.5.6 OP Rotation This menu is used if you have mounted an operator panel pointing in a different direction than towards the bow of the boat. The defaults setting when delivered (0 degrees) requires that the operator panel is mounted pointing towards the bow of the boat, see illustration on page By changing this setting you can compensate for different mounting positions while maintaining...
The codes are individual for each operator panel. For obtaining unlock codes please contact Colorlight for quotation. Colorlight also need the MAC-id of the related control panel to generate the correct code. Please see 15.6 Info.
CABINET CARD MENU SYSTEM This chapter describes the menu system of the Colorlight Cabinet Card displayed on the on- board LCD. Down Right 16.1 Menu navigation The user interacts with the menu system using the three buttons, the “Down” button, the “Right”...
16.2 Category 1: About In this chapter all of Category 1 menu items will be explained. 16.2.1 (1.1) MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the Cabinet Card, according to the standard (IEEE 802) in six groups of two hexadecimal digits, separated by colons (‘:’), in transmission order, e.g. “01:23:45:67:89:ab”.
Press the OK button to run the on-board diagnostic test suite to sense the electrical and mechanical condition of the searchlight. (contact Colorlight for help with this feature). T1. Measurement of voltage and current when the searchlight is in “non operating mode”...
16.4 Category 3: Usage Stats In this chapter all of Category 3 menu items will be explained. 16.4.1 (3.1) Left Light Displays the usage of the left light source in hours:minutes:seconds, e.g. “Left: 1:23:45”. 16.4.2 (3.2) Right Light Displays the usage of the right light source in hours:minutes:seconds, e.g. “Right: 1:23:45”. 16.4.3 (3.3) Reset Left Resets the usage counter of the left light source.
16.5 Category 4: Settings In this chapter all of Category 4 menu items will be explained. 16.5.1 (4.1) OP WDT Ethernet communications guard OP WDT (Operator Panel Watchdog Timer) This searchlight is built for use on long distances and the high-intensity light from the searchlight can, if set at a narrow beam, cause severe damage to surfaces closer than 1 meter.
16.5.2 (4.2) OP WDT Stats Displays a counter that keeps track of the number of times the Ethernet communication has recovered from an OP WDT event. In case of suspected cable problems with connected operator panels, this counter can be helpful when troubleshooting.
TECHNICAL DATA 17.1 Specifications CLITE2 MODEL RANGE TYPE MODEL SOURCE CL-2 (low) platform CLITE 2 LED-module developed by Luminell for Colorlight PERFORMANCE LED LIGHT UNIT CLITE LED module MECHANICAL Technology Technology Slipring. Brushless digital controlled servo motors Light source 2 x 250W...
17.2.4 Searchlight CLITE2 (standard) The searchlights cable glands are rated IP68 but for extra protection during heavy weather situations it’s still recommendable to install the searchlight so the cable exits are facing the stern. INSTALLATION & USER'S MANUAL CLITE2 Page 69...
17.2.5 Searchlight CLITE2 IR (with camera) The searchlights cable glands are rated IP68 but for extra protection during heavy weather situations it’s still recommendable to install the searchlight so the cable exits are facing the stern. Page 70 INSTALLATION & USER'S MANUAL CLITE2...
18.1 Introduction Dear Customer. Thank you for choosing a searchlight from Colorlight. Our products are built by hand and the components are chosen with a focus on performance and quality. We hope that you will be totally satisfied with your searchlight.
18.2 Specifications Thermal unit Camera core type FLIR (uncooled longwave thermal imager) Lens 25mm* Field of view 13x10 degrees Video output Analog Channel Composite Video (Male RCA connector) PAL (Standard), NTSC. To change the video standard, see section 20.SET CAM VIDEO STANDARD Camera type FLIR Tau 2, 336 (standard)
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Technical data Weight (additional on searchlight) 2,1 kg Static size thermal module 15x15x20 cm Material housing Acid proof stainless steel 1.4401 Paint housing Powder coat white RAL9016 as standard Frontwindow material Germanium Frontwindow heater/ Deicer Etched Polyimide foil heater with temperature controller Rated Power ~10W Supply...
SET CAM VIDEO STANDARD This chapter describes how to configure the cabinet control-system to change the video format during camera startup. The video standard is NTSC for the United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia and South America. PAL is used primarily in Europe. The unit is usually configured with video output set as PAL as standard setting.
20.2 Factory setup, how to change between PAL and NTSC. In the systems hidden installation menu, named "Factory setup" it is possible to choose between the two different video standards. Your monitor may be compatible with only NTSC or only PAL or both. See your product manual for detailed info. Follow these steps to boot the system in “Factory Setup”-mode.
USING THE THERMAL CAMERA IN CAM MODE 21.1 Activate the thermal camera Note: ● Make sure your monitor is powered on before activating the camera. ● Activation takes a few seconds, don’t press any cam-buttons until the image is visible in the monitor.
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By pressing “Activate” the thermal camera is powered up and the video signal is sent to the monitor. All camera settings will change from grey to white text and be selectable, see description below. A second press on the same button turns the camera off. Tilt indicator Tilt camera up See Figure 1 below...
21.2 Camera tilt The camera tilt angle is adjustable + / - 20 degrees by the mechanical mounting in a software- controlled tilting unit. 21.2.1 Tilt up In “CAM mode”, press "Up”-button repeatedly to adjust the camera view angle upwards. Horizon The camera will tilt upward in steps until the end position is reached, the tilt indicator will follow the camera movement.
21.2.2 Tilt down In “CAM mode”, press "Down”-button repeatedly to adjust the camera tilt angle downwards. Horizon Bottom The camera will tilt downwards in steps until the end position is reached, the tilt indicator will follow the camera movement. Press the button repeatedly until the preferred tilt angle is found, the setting is saved as default and in the event of power failure, the camera will go directly to this position.
21.3 Spot meter In the center of the screen, an onscreen pixel area acts as a tool for measuring temperatures. Center this area over an object to measure; the temperature is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. INSTALLATION &...
MENU - CAM SETTINGS The camera settings “Zoom” and “Palette” can be accessed in two ways; either you set them or by selecting “CAM settings” in the directly from CAM mode-screen described in chapter main menu. The basic camera settings can only be accessed if the camera is activated. Activated camera is indicated by the letter “C”...
22.1 Palette The camera settings “Zoom” and “Palette” can be accessed in two ways, either you can set them by selecting “Cam settings” in the main menu or you can use the “CAM mode” which is an active cam screen where all our camera functions can be easily accessed and where the changes requires no confirmation.
22.2 Zoom In “CAM settings”-menu, navigate to “Zoom” and press “OK”. Change the image magnification by moving the joystick up or down in the list until the requested zoom setting is shown. For evaluation, all changes take effect immediately on the monitor. Press “OK”...
SUPPORT If you have questions about the searchlight and its features, please contact Colorlight technical support worldwide, see www.colorlight.com for contact details. Or contact Colorlight head office: Color Light AB Engineering-ColorLight service@colorlight.com Phone: +46 353 8270 Need technical Support? Follow the link below and fill out the form, we will contact you shortly.
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VISIBILITY | VERSATILITY | VALUE We look forward to serve you with the Future Searchlight Solution - wherever you are Color Light AB Seldonsvägen 8 SE-302 62 Halmstad Sweden Phone: +46 35 38280 Fax: +46 35 38279 www.colorlight.com e-mail: info@colorlight.com...
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