Francis Searchlights FX380 User Instruction & Installation Manual
Manual control 2kw xenon searchlight
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A2197 – 115v Deck
A2207 – 115v Deck Pedestal
A2206 – 115v Cabin A2723 – 240v Cabin
A2208 – 115v Cabin Pedestal
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Francis Searchlights Ltd
Union Road, Bolton
Lancashire, BL2 2HJ, UK
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+44 (0) 1204 558960
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+44 (0) 1204 558979
http://www.francis.co.uk
E-mail: sales@francis.co.uk
FX380 Manual Control
2Kw Xenon Searchlight
Product Reference Number:
Manual Part Number: C23115
28.2.12 Issue: 6
A2781 – 240v Deck
A2724 – 240v Deck Pedestal
A2725 – 240v Cabin Pedestal
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- Page 1 User Instruction & Installation Manual FX380 Manual Control 2Kw Xenon Searchlight Product Reference Number: A2197 – 115v Deck A2781 – 240v Deck A2207 – 115v Deck Pedestal A2724 – 240v Deck Pedestal A2206 – 115v Cabin A2723 – 240v Cabin A2208 –...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS - Introduction - Safety Precautions - Technical Information - Unpacking and Installation Instructions - Electrical Installation - Operating Instructions - Fault Finding - Maintenance and Servicing - Wiring Diagram & General Assembly Drawings - Spare Parts List... -
Page 3: Introduction
For your future reference please keep this manual in a safe place. Thank you for specifying a product from the Francis Searchlights range. All Francis products are designed to give complete customer satisfaction and are manufactured to the highest engineering standards in order to ensure optimum performance and service life. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
2 - Safety Precautions The following instructions must be adhered to, in order to ensure a safe working environment and the safety of the user. Note: When unpacking or manoeuvring the searchlight into its fixing position, the lifting handles must be used in order to prevent damage to the equipment or personal injury. ... -
Page 5: Technical Information
3 - Technical Information This product has been designed to operate in accordance with the product specification. The FX380 2000 watt searchlight has the following features: All marine grade materials and fixings; Electronic power supply unit; Parabolic aluminium reflector, electro-formed nickel rhodium plated;... - Page 6 Power Supply Details (Model 8502) General Description Output Power 1400-2200 watts Voltage 22-30 volts D.C. Current 50-85 amperes D.C. Ripple 5% peak-to-peak Input Current 25/22 amperes maximum 40 amperes maximum Voltage 208/237 VAC 110/120 VAC Phase Single Frequency 60 Hz (50Hz available) Output Adjustments 9 steps Size...
- Page 7 Caution Do not allow anything to be placed upon the power supply case; the perforated top is for ventilation and must not be obstructed. Try to select a location as close to the lamphouse as practical. Many users install the power supply adjacent to the searchlight where space is available and local codes permit.
- Page 8 Warning The power supplies have two sources of power. Disconnect (turn off) primary power before making adjustments or service procedures. Output power adjustment Warning The power supply stores energy after primary power is switched off. Wait a minimum of two minutes for the capacitor charge to bleed off. Taps are provided on TB1 to alter the output of the power supply.
- Page 9 Xenon lamp power supplies have two stages of operation: Before igniting the bulb – At this time, the voltage at the power supply output terminals reaches “open circuit” value (110 VDC or greater). After igniting the bulb – At this time, the voltage at the power supply output is determined by the load placed on the power supply by the xenon lamp (18-30 VDC).
- Page 10 the capacitor is functioning. Reconnect it. High ripple current caused by a diode failure will result in overheating of R3. You may use a clamp-on A.C. ammeter on the common D.C. line to the capacitor bank as an indirect method of checking ripple. The 8502 capacitor bank will have a nominal 25 ampere (AC) current flow.
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Page 14: Unpacking And Installation Instructions
4 - Unpacking and Installation Instructions The following instructions should be read and fully understood prior to installing the equipment to ensure that the correct procedures are followed, and all safety precautions are observed. Note: If the equipment has been in storage for a considerable amount of time, it is advisable to conduct a routine maintenance check on all parts before installation. -
Page 15: Electrical Installation
5 - Electrical Installation For safety purposes, only competent personnel should perform the electrical installation. All equipment should be installed to current Electrical Regulations and Standards. In order to obtain the maximum light output from the searchlight, it is essential that the full operating voltage of the lamp fitted be applied to the lampholder contacts. - Page 16 Installation Guidelines A typical installation and connection routine for the searchlights is as follows: Referring to wiring diagram C23114, a supply is fed to the PSU, which then provides a common feed to all other functions and equipment. Cables required to be connected by the customer: - 4 cores 6mm cable from the S/L into the PSU, doubling up the pairs, 3 cores 1.5mm cable from the S/L into the PSU, 3 cores 1.5mm cable to the Heater in the Searchlight,...
- Page 17 Fitting instructions for the 2Kw xenon lamp Referring to the diagram overleaf: Unfasten the eight Latches (A) on the front and rear of the searchlight; Remove the front bezel (B) and rear bezel (C) assemblies; Unscrew the two M6 hexagon screws (D) from the front lampholder mounting block (E) and remove the front lampholder assembly from the mounting bracket;...
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Page 19: Operating Instructions
6 – Operating Instructions This equipment is designed for use out of doors, in free air. Never place anything on or cover the searchlight when in use as this may present a hazard. The PSU should be housed below deck/in doors. Never leave the PSU exposed to weather conditions. - Page 20 Setting to Work Safe service in use necessitates the strict observance of the following precautions. Any article fabricated from quartz or glass is inherently fragile and care should therefore be taken, at all times, when handling lamps; Eye protection must be worn when handling lamps that have been removed from their packaging materials.
- Page 21 Notes: 1) XBO lamps are designed for dc operation only. The dc current may only be varied within the limits of the current control range. An XBO lamp operates best at rated current; over the life of the lamp, the current may be increased to its maximum value to compensate for loss of light.
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Page 22: Fault Finding
7- Fault Finding All fault finding must be conducted by a competent person or qualified Electrical Engineer. Please refer to the following table for the trouble-shooting of Xenon lamps. Fault Cause Remedy Wrong Polarity Lamp incorrectly fitted Anode (large electrode) ... - Page 23 Failure of Lamp to Ignite In the event of the xenon lamp failing to light the following steps should be taken: 1) Check that the mains supply is connected to the input of the PSU. On operating the switch, if the lamp does not light switch off mains supply and check all fuses; 2) On pressing remote starting switch the lamp still does not ignite, check the searchlight head.
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Page 24: Maintenance And Servicing
8 - Maintenance and Servicing In order to prolong the service life and performance of your searchlight, the following maintenance guidelines are recommended: Maintenance checks should be conducted before every voyage or at least every three months; Before checking, disconnect the equipment from the supply; ... -
Page 25: Wiring Diagram & General Assembly Drawings
C23114 240v Xenon Wiring Diagram C26276 240v Xenon Wiring Diagram (Weatherproof PSU enclosure) C24495 115v Xenon Wiring Diagram A2781 FX380 Deck General Assembly A2724 FX380 Deck Pedestal General Assembly A2723 FX380 Cabin General Assembly A2725 FX380 Cabin Pedestal General Assembly... - Page 32 Back To Top...
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Page 33: Spare Parts List
Switch (Weatherproof PSU enclosure) In order to prolong the life and performance of your product, we recommend that you only specify Francis Searchlights spare parts. This will ensure that any warranties on your equipment will not be invalidated. When ordering spare parts please contact the Sales Department at Francis Searchlights Limited.
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