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FX380RC 1Kw Xenon Remote
Control Searchlight
User / Installation Manual
Product Part Number:
A7162 – FX380RC 240v 1Kw Xenon Variable Speed Remote Control Searchlight
A7161 – FX380RC 115v 1Kw Xenon Variable Speed Remote Control Searchlight
www.francis.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE!
Please read this manual before installation.
C28749
Issue 4
17.1.23
EC1935
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- Page 1 FX380RC 1Kw Xenon Remote Control Searchlight User / Installation Manual Product Part Number: A7162 – FX380RC 240v 1Kw Xenon Variable Speed Remote Control Searchlight A7161 – FX380RC 115v 1Kw Xenon Variable Speed Remote Control Searchlight www.francis.co.uk PLEASE NOTE! Please read this manual before installation.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Fault Finding 7.1. Problems After Installation 7.2. Obtaining Fault Status Maintenance and Servicing Wiring Diagram & General Assembly Spare Parts List General Information: Francis Searchlights Ltd Union Road, Bolton, BL2 2HJ United Kingdom T: 00 44 (0)1204 558 960 Sales@francis.co.uk www.francis.co.uk... -
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 to ensure optimum performance and service life. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
2 – Safety Precautions The following instructions must be adhered to, to ensure a safe working environment and the safety of the user. Note: When unpacking or manoeuvring the searchlight into its fixing position, suitable lifting points must be used to prevent damage to the equipment or personal injury. •... -
Page 5: Technical Information
3 – Technical Information Electrical Input voltage: 115 VAC 240 VAC Input current: 10A Max 5 Amp Max PSU output voltage: 25v DC PSU current: 42 Amps Wattage: Dimensions Height: 1135mm Width: 568mm Depth: 622mm Weight: Searchlight – PSU Box 66Kgs –... - Page 6 4 – 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.
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Page 7: 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. Referring to wiring diagram C28425 (at the back of the manual), a supply is fed to the junction box, which then provides a common feed to the motor gearbox, searchlight, PSU, and joystick panel. - Page 8 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 lamp holder contacts. Method of Electrical Connection • Disconnect the supply before working on the electrical system. •...
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Page 9: Start-Up And Operating
6 – Start-up and Operating When fitting the lamp • Always isolate the equipment from the supply when inserting a lamp. • Eye protection must be worn when handling lamps that have been removed from their packaging materials. The protective jacket should not be removed from the lamp for safety reasons, as there is a remote possibility of the lamp shattering violently, especially if it is subjected to mechanical shock or vibration. - Page 10 To fit the Xenon lamp Always isolate the equipment from the supply when fitting a lamp Referring to the diagram overleaf: Unfasten 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 lamp holder mounting block (E) and remove the front lamp holder assembly from the mounting bracket.
- Page 12 Testing Upon correct installation and connection to an electrical supply, the equipment can be tested to ensure its’ correct performance. A competent person with some knowledge of electrical equipment must carry out this work. Equipment required: multi-meter with leads & Ammeter. Using the equation P=VI, the approximate power output of the equipment can be calculated in the following way: •...
- Page 13 Start-Up When the main power is first applied to the searchlight, the searchlight will carry out a self-test, it will Pan to the left limit and Tilt down to the limit, once this is complete, the searchlight will then move to the centre and horizontal, during this please do not try and operate the searchlight while this test is being carried out.
- Page 14 Set Motion Limit (only available when Remote Focus is fitted) The searchlight travel can be limited in either axis or either direction. To set a new limit switch the panel on and move the searchlight to the desired limit position. Switch the panel off then press and hold the focus button whilst moving the joystick full travel in the direction of the desired limit.
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Page 15: Fbus Data & Panel Addresses
6.1 - FBUS Data & Panel Addresses The Francis bus (FBUS) is a custom communication protocol based on RS485 two wire bi- directional communication hardware. The system provides a simple bi-directional link between searchlights and control panels. The system allows given panels to communicate with different searchlights and allows several panels to communicate with the same searchlight. - Page 16 Standard Control Panel – Control Panel Address Control Switch Panel EXAMPLES Standard control panel – panel address set to 5 Switch 1 = Off Switch 2 = On (Value 4 added to address) Switch 3 = Off Switch 4 = On (Value 1 added to address) 4 + 1 = 5 Speed control card - lamp address set to 11 Switch 6 = Off...
- Page 17 Multiple Searchlights, Control Panels and Master Control Panel...
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Page 18: Fault Finding
7 – Fault Finding 7.1 Problems at Installation • If the searchlight completes the Self-Test, e.g., Pan left, Tilts down then returns to centre and the LEDs on the joystick panel are not illuminate, then please check the 4 data cables connections on the FBUS connector located on the back of the control panel assembly, as these data cables could be swapped around, you can check the voltages on the 4 connections, you should get as shown below. - Page 19 Failure of Remote Focus Facility The remote focus mechanism is controlled by a small electric motor situated at the rear of the searchlight barrel. If the focus of the light fails, the following procedure should be adopted: 1. Remove the rear bezel from searchlight barrel and examine focus mechanism. If parts have become loose, tighten fasteners.
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Page 20: Problems After Installation
Please refer to section Status below, to confirm the fault. Once you have confirmed the fault via the control panel, please contact Francis Searchlights for ordering the required parts, sales@francis.co.uk If the control panel is not communicating with the searchlight and none of the LED’s on the control... -
Page 21: Obtaining Fault Status
7.3 - Obtaining Fault Status Fault codes can be accessed, with the control panel switched off, press the PANEL button and keeping the PANEL button pressed for 10 seconds. Fault codes are indicated by the PANEL button flashing several times related to the fault. Fault codes are detailed below. If more than one fault is present the PANEL button will indicate them in sequence. -
Page 22: Maintenance And Servicing
8 - Maintenance and Servicing 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 23: Wiring Diagram & General Assembly
9 - Wiring Diagram & General Assembly Drawing No: Description A7161 / A7162 FX380RC 1Kw General Assembly C28425 Wiring diagram C27312 Joystick Panel Assembly C27583 Junction Box Assembly C28704 / C28705 Power Supply Enclosure Assembly C27535 / C27536 Barrel Assembly... - Page 29 C27535-01 / C27536 Barrel Assembly Item Part Quantity Number Number Description C26623-00 Igniter C16930-01 Fan 240v C16931-01 Fan 115v D21229 1Kw Xenon Lamp C08919-00 Front Glass C22011-00 Front & Rear Bezel Gasket C27288-01 Heater C06020-00 Reflector C24706-01 Focus Motor...
- Page 30 C29537-01 Gearbox Assembly Item Part Quantity Number Number Description C23277-00 Heater C29547-01 Pan Motor Assembly C29468-00 Tilt Motor C29275-00 Micro-switch C29162-00 24v PSU C29534-01 Speed Controller PCB C22381-00 Ped Top Sealing Gasket C26441-00 Ped Cover Gasket...
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Page 31: Spare Parts List
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 sales@francis.co.uk . Please always quote searchlight model and serial number, which you can within the front of the barrel head to the right, on the name plate.
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