Francis Searchlights L300RC User And Installation Manual
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- Page 1 L300RC 234w LED Remote Control Searchlight Azimuth User / Installation Manual Product Part Number: A7221 – L300RC 115/240v 234w LED Variable Speed Remote Control Searchlight PLEASE NOTE! www.francis.co.uk Please read this manual before installation. C28382 Issue 13 25.10.23 EC1981...
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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: 110 VAC 240 VAC. Input current: Driver output voltage: 48v DC Max Driver current: 4.8A Max Wattage: 234w Dimensions Height: 945mm Width: 414mm Depth: 546mm Weight: Searchlight – Driver Box 34Kgs – 4Kgs Searchlight Performance LED power: 234w... -
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 C28381 (at the back of the manual), a supply is fed to the driver 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 LED fitted be applied to the LED 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 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 10 Set Motion Limit 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 11: 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 12 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 13 Multiple Searchlights, Control Panels and Master Control Panel...
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Page 14: 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 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 15: 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 16: Obtaining Fault Status
7.3 - Obtaining Fault Status Fault codes can be accessed, with the control 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 17: 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 18: Wiring Diagram & General Assembly
9 - Wiring Diagram & General Assembly Drawing No: Description A7221 L300RC 234w LED 115/240v Explorer General Assembly C28381 Wiring Diagram C29956 Azimuth Joystick Panel Assembly C28994 Driver Box Assembly 115/240v C29670 LED Replacement Instructions C27918 Barrel Assembly C29488 Gearbox Assembly 115/240v... - Page 24 C27918 Barrel Assembly Item Part Quantity Number Number Description C29668-01 LED Replacement Kit C27143-00 Front Lens C27144-00 Middle Lens C27145-00 Rear Lens (Front) C27146-00 Rear Lens (Middle) C27147-00 Rear Lens (Rear) C27820-00 C16410-01 Focus Motor C16534-00 Focus Motor Cover C27224-00 Front Glass C20567-00 Front Glass Gasket...
- Page 25 C29488 Gearbox Assembly 115/240v Item Part Quantity Number Number Description C29501-01 Pan Motor Assembly C29500-01 Tilt Motor Assembly C29275-00 Micro-switch C23234-00 Pedestal Sealing Gasket C29535-01 Speed Controller PCB C29162-00 C23277-00 Heater 115/240v...
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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 on the nameplate off the driver box.
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