Francis Searchlights L300RC User And Installation Manual
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- Page 1 L300RC Twin Head Halogen Remote Control Searchlight User / Installation Manual Product Part Number: A7211 – L300RC 115/240v 650W-1Kw Variable Speed Remote Control Twin Head Searchlight PLEASE NOTE! www.francis.co.uk Please read this manual before installation. C28320 Issue 3 30.10.23 EC1935...
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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: 240VAC 115 VAC 240VAC Input current: 3A Max 8.6A Max 4.3A Max Wattage: 650w Dimensions Height: 1059mm Width: 828mm Depth: 432mm Weight: 49Kgs Searchlight Performance Per Barrel Head Lamp power: 650w 1000w 1000w Range @ 1 Lux: 905m 1000m... -
Page 6: 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 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 C28318 (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, 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. • Ensure the circuit is suitably fused. • Ensure the lamp is of the correct power rating and type. •... - Page 10 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 11 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 1 button whilst moving the joystick full travel in the direction of the desired limit.
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Page 12: 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 joystick panels. The system allows given panels to communicate with different searchlights and allows several panels to communicate with the same searchlight. - Page 13 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 Switch 7 = On (Value 8 added to address) Switch 8 = Off Switch 9 = On (Value 2 added to address) Switch 10 = On (Value 1 added to address)
- Page 14 Multiple Searchlights, Control Panels and Master Control Panel...
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Page 15: 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 illuminated, then please check the 4 data cables connections on the FBUS connector located on the back of the joystick 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 16: Problems After Installation
Please refer to section Status below, to confirm the fault. Once you have confirmed the fault via the joystick panel, please contact Francis Searchlights for ordering the required parts, sales@francis.co.uk If the joystick panel is not communicating with the searchlight and none of the LED’s on the... -
Page 17: Obtaining Fault Status
7.3 - Obtaining Fault Status Fault codes can be accessed, with the joystick panel switched off, press the 1/0 button and keeping the 1/0 button pressed for 10 seconds. Fault codes are indicated by the 1/0 button flashing several times related to the fault. Fault codes are detailed below. If more than one fault is present the 1/0 button will indicate them in sequence. -
Page 18: 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 19: Wiring Diagram & General Assembly
9 - Wiring Diagram & General Assembly Drawing No: Description A7211 L300RC 115/230v Twin Head General Assembly C28318 Wiring diagram. C30080 Joystick Panel Assembly C30124 Junction Box Assembly C28760 Right Barrel Assembly C28761 Left Barrel Assembly C29555 Gearbox Assembly... - Page 24 C28760 Right Barrel Assembly C28761 Left Barrel Assembly Item Part Quantity Number Number Description C03022-00 Lamp Holder GX9.5 C20645-00 Front Glass C21849-00 Ultraviolet Glass C20567-00 Front Glass Gasket C28025-01 Focus Motor Assembly C20619-00 Reflector C22268-01 Breather Assembly C16761-00 Lamp Holder AV Mount...
- Page 25 C29555 Gearbox Assembly Item Part Quantity Number Number Description C23277-00 Heater C29547-01 Pan Motor Assembly C29468-01 Tilt Motor C29275-00 Micro-switch C29162-00 24v PSU C29534-01 Speed Controller PCB C28128-00 Dual Head PCB C22381-00 Ped Top Sealing Gasket C26441-00 Ped Cover Gasket...
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Page 26: 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 the searchlight model and serial number, which you can find within the front of the barrel head on the name plate.
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