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SEARCHMASTER
INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT
SEARCHMASTER
INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT
TECHNICAL MANUAL
Version 1.81 | 29.09.2022
SEARCHMASTER
INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT
SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk

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  • Page 1 SEARCHMASTER INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT SEARCHMASTER INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT TECHNICAL MANUAL Version 1.81 | 29.09.2022 SEARCHMASTER INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk...
  • Page 2 SEARCHMASTER INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk...
  • Page 3 NOTE! When a PAB/SART signal is detected the SEARCHMASTER will automatically start tracking the signal with the light beam. The SEARCHMASTER is capable of tracking on a position, which means that the searchlight will automatically maintain a heading when your vessel is moving The SEARCHMASTER is fully automatic and does not require any personnel and therefore provides you with an extra set of hands onboard.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SEARCHMASTER INSTRUCTIONS SEARCHMASTER INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT Table of content 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 2 TECHNICAL MANUAL TECHNICAL MANUAL 2.1 MANUAL 2.2 AUTO (TRACKING) 2.3 REMOTE 2.4 PAB / SART 2.5 KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS 2.6 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 2.7 POSITION & HEADING INFO 2.8 NAVIGATION DISPLAY 2.9 NAVIGATION DISPLAY...
  • Page 5 SEARCHMASTER INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT...
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    33 x 18 x 18 cm Weight: 14,3 kg. Weight: 19,4 kg. Weight: 2,3 kg. Lumen: 18.000 L Lumen: 36.000 L Light beam: 700 m / 1 LUX Light beam: 1000 m / 1 LUX SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk...
  • Page 7: Technical Manual

    In Auto mode the searchlight will hold a position, selected on the target display. If a ship or object is selected, the SEARCHMASTER will maintain the target lock regardless of target and vessel movement, using AIS, GPS, compass and radar data. This also applies to ship pitch and roll.
  • Page 8: Display Functions

    The scan mode can be selected by pressing SCAN ON with the joystick cursor. When pressing SCAN ON the SEARCHMASTER will start a scanning pattern within a range of 40° of the current lamp heading. By pressing SCAN ON again, the scanning pattern range will increase to 90° of the current lamp heading.
  • Page 9: Navigation Display

    Dimmer + Dimmer - This will display the position of the alarm while the lamp is turned on and will point to the position with the light beam if the position is within the SEARCHMASTER’s operating range. Range + Range - The SEARCHMASTER controller loading screen contains the SEARCHMASTER logo, a loading bar and lamp serial number.
  • Page 10: Disclaimer And Error Codes

    Dealing with an error of any kind can lead to damaging the equipment. Please do not try to repair or dismantle the searchlight, controller or other components regarding the SEARCHMASTER searchlight. If in any doubt, please contact SEARCHMASTER ApS by phone or email for consulting, before any action is taken. IMPORTANT NOTE! The error codes is continuously revised and may be replaced with a newer version without notice.
  • Page 11: Declaration Of Conformity

    This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Note: The product has been produced and thoroughly tested by SEARCHMASTER ApS, Vesterhavsgade 133, DK-6700 Esbjerg. All employees involved in the production of the SEARCHMASTER searchlight, have undergone a thorough training that complies with both internal and external rules.
  • Page 12: Installation

    3.3 Parts NOTE! Use only the supplied bolts to secure the SEARCHMASTER Searchlight. If other bolts are necessary authorized SEARCHMASTER personnel must be consulted. If it is necessary to deviate from the recommended installation process, authorized SEARCMASTER personnel must be consulted.
  • Page 13: Connection Illustration

    SEARCHMASTER INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT 3.4 Connection illustration G P S A I S R A D A R C O M P A S S R E M O T E SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk...
  • Page 14: Connection Diagram

    3 INSTALLATION SEARCHMASTER INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT 3.5 Connection diagram Different data sources can be connected on NMEA 1-4 eg. radar, GPS, compass data etc. SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk...
  • Page 15: Controller Ports

    NMEA 1-4 AIS is receive only and accepts the AIS data of other ships and own ship. GPS position is needed for the SEARCHMASTER to track on the AIS positions. The accepted string formats to get data are AIVDM and AIVDO.
  • Page 16: Configuration

    All controllers are calibrated from the factory. In the controller start up process, it is also possible to enter Speed calibration of the joystick. Enter the settings by following the instructions on the display. SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk...
  • Page 17: Settings Menu

    SEARCHMASTER to be calibrated corectly. At the bottom you will find a diagram of the different messurements that are required. Normally it will be trained personel that will do the calibrating when the SEARCHMASTER is installed on the vessel. Lamp Settings...
  • Page 18: Coc & Risk Assesment

    4.1 Limitations of the machine SEARCHMASTER Searchlight complies with the IEC60945 standard. SEARCHMASTER Searchlight can work in manual, auto and remote and in all there are no options for intervention. The searchlight is for industrial use on ships and it is expected that the operator or technician has the expected abilities to operate the searchlight and also has health corresponding to health insurance certificate.
  • Page 19: Contact Information

    Outside office hours please contact Søren Mogensen +45 4033 4411 Office hours Monday - Thursday 07.30-15.30 Friday 07.30-15.00 Phone +45 7512 0444 5.4 Technical support Søren Mogensen +45 4033 4411 sm@searchmaster.dk 5.8 Sales Heidi Enemark +45 3160 0194 sales@searchmaster.dk SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk...
  • Page 20: Terms Of Sale And Delivery

    SEARCHMASTER ApS is not liable for damage to products made by the customer or products including such products. 6.1.2 SEARCHMASTER ApS is not liable for operating loss, loss of profit, costs of recreating lost data on data carriers, or other types of indirect loss as a consequence of documented product liability.
  • Page 21 SEARCHMASTER ApS in writing. SEARCHMASTER ApS does not undertake any additional responmsibility in connection with delay, and the customer does not have any other remedies for breach. Thus SEARCHMASTER ApS is not liable for any loss – direct or indirect –...
  • Page 22: Abbreviations

    GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM SART: SEARCH AND RESCUE TRANSPONDER PAB: PERSONAL AIS BEACON MOB: MAN OVER BOARD HDG: HEADING DEG: DEGREES RNG: RANGE METER NORTH EAST SRCH: SEARCH NAUTICAL MILES PCT: PERCENT SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk...
  • Page 23 8 NOTES SEARCHMASTER INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk...
  • Page 24 INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT SEARCHMASTER Searchlight is developed and produced by SEARCHMASTER ApS in Esbjerg, Denmark. SEARCHMASTER INTELLIGENT SEARCHLIGHT This technical manual is property of SEARCHMASTER ApS - All rights reserved © 2022 SEARCHMASTER ApS | +45 7512 0444 | info@searchmaster.dk | www.searchmaster.dk...

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