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ACR Electronics RCL-100 Product Support Manual

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  • Page 1 Y1-03-0138R...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION 1 - FOREWORD ___________________________ 3 SECTION 2 - GENERAL _____________________________ 4 SECTION 3 - SEARCHLIGHT _________________________ 4 SECTION 4 - REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ______________ 5 SECTION 5 - URP-102 POINT PAD™ ___________________ 5 SECTION 6 - URC-102 MASTER CONTROLLER __________ 10 APPENDIX A - RCL-100D SPECIFICATIONS _____________ 16 APPENDIX B - USER REPLACEABLE PARTS _____________ 17 APPENDIX C - BULB REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE _______ 18...

  • Page 3: Section 1 - Foreword

    RCL-100D, 12/24V REMOTE CONTROL SEARCHLIGHT SYSTEM SEARCHLIGHT Figure 1 - Remote Control Searchlight System SECTION 1 - FOREWORD Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR RCL-100D Searchlight. The combination of computer aided design, high quality raw materials, and quality-controlled manufacturing produce a superior product.

  • Page 4: Section 2 - General

    SECTION 2 - GENERAL The RCL-100D was specially designed for mariners who require a high intensity remote controlled searchlight that can stand up to the tough marine environment. The RCL-100D Searchlight System contains a narrow beam searchlight that produces 200,000 peak candle power by combining two 55W halogen lamps with our unique optical quality parabolic reflectors.

  • Page 5: Section 4 - Remote Control System

    NOTE: The Searchlight should be left uncovered if the XRCiZ feature is enabled. SECTION 4 - REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM The Remote Control System consists of the URC-102 Master Controller and the URP-102 Point Pad™. This system is compatible with 12 VDC and 24 VDC systems without modification. The Remote Control System may be used with 12 V or 24 V Searchlights, ONLY THE LAMPS IN THE LIGHT HEAD ASSEMBLY MUST BE CHANGED TO MATCH THE VOLTAGE RATING.
  • Page 6 “F” connectors to the Master Controller and the Point Pad™. The cable and connectors are available either through ACR Electronics, your local Radio Shack or other sources of electronic hardware. Additional Point Pads™ (up to three (3) Pads) may be used with one (1) Master Controller.
  • Page 7 URC-102 URC-102 Master Master Controller Unit Controller Unit RG-59 Coaxial Cable RG-59 Coaxial Cable Fuse Fuse “T” Conn. URP-102 or Splitter Point Pad RG-59 Coaxial Cable Power Power Source Source URP-102 Point Pad RG-59 Coaxial Cable URP-102 Point Pad Single Point Pad Multiple Point Pads Figure 2 - Point Pad™...
  • Page 8 Figure 3 - URP-102 Point Pad™ Functions URP-102 Point Pad Functions Press the ON/OFF button to turn the lights ON or OFF. Press the SPEED button to toggle between High and Low rotation speeds. Press the Right or Left Arrows to rotate the Searchlight in that direction.
  • Page 9 Figure 4 - URP-102 Point Pad™ Surface Mount Case Figure 5 - URP-102 Point Pad™ Flush Mount Case Y1-03-0138R...

  • Page 10: Section 6 - Urc-102 Master Controller

    General Wiring Scheme The RCL-100 has a unique wiring scheme. Special attention must be paid to the following chart. The Master Controller is supplied with an in-line fuse-holder on the Orange power lead. Use only 15 amp fuses in this fuse-holder.
  • Page 11 Master Controller's in-line fuse-holder. Wiring to Searchlight The RCL-100 Searchlight is supplied with a 15 foot integral wire harness. This wire harness is cut to this length specifically to allow for a voltage drop. Shortening the harness will decrease the life of the bulbs.
  • Page 12 NOTE: As per the wiring scheme, the ORANGE wire is connected to the Positive terminal and the BLUE wire is connected to the Negative terminal of the power source. CAUTION: Observe polarities when attaching wires! Maximum Cable Length Wire Size 12v System 24v System #8 AWG...
  • Page 13 ON/OFF button for greater than 5 seconds. The Red LED on the URC-102 Point Pad™ indicates that the XRCiZ™ feature is disabled. NOTE: LED feedback is not available when using RCL-100 or URC- 101 Point Pads™. NOTE: The Searchlight should not be covered while the XRCiZ™...
  • Page 14 Brown Spot Left Black Spot Right 75 ohm TV Coaxial Cable “T” Connector or Optional Other RCL-100 Point Pads 75 Ohm Splitter for Multiple RCL-100 Point Pads 75 ohm TV Coaxial Cable RCL-100 Point Pad Note: Wiring must be in accordance with this diagram. Improper wiring will damage components.
  • Page 15 Figure 8 - URC-102 Master Controller Y1-03-0138R...

  • Page 16: Appendix A - Rcl-100D Specifications

    APPENDIX A - RCL-100D SPECIFICATIONS (with URC-102 Controller) Specification 12V Unit 24V Unit 4in (10.16cm) X 4in (10.16cm) X Mirror diameter 2.75in (6.99cm) 2.75in (6.99cm) Rated voltage (Volt) 12- 16 VDC 24- 31 VDC Rated current (A) 55W halogen 70W halogen Lamp X 2 Lamp X2 Applicable lamp...

  • Page 17: Appendix B - User Replaceable Parts

    APPENDIX B - USER REPLACEABLE PARTS ACR/RCL-100D Figure 9 - Searchlight User Replaceable Parts Item ACR Part Description Quantity Number Number Front Glass HRMK 1300 Front Frame HRMK 2101 Window Weather Strip HRMK 1201 Screw M4x18 HRMK 1600 Washer M408 HRMK 9301 Gasket of front frame HRMK 2200...

  • Page 18: Appendix C - Bulb Replacement Procedure

    Two 55W, quartz-halogen bulbs are provided with your RCL-100D. If they should need replacement, they can be ordered through an ACR dealer or through ACR Electronics. The part numbers are P/N 6001 for 12V units and P/N 6003 for 24V units.

  • Page 19: Appendix D - Product Components

    APPENDIX D - PRODUCT COMPONENTS Product No. 1930.3 - RCL-100D 12 V Searchlight Installation Kit includes: Description Quantity ACR Part Number Searchlight, RCL-100D, 12 V A3-06-1106-3 Kit, Nylon Washers (4) A3-06-1940 Connector, “F” A1-03-0220 Cable, Coaxial 15ft A2-07-0002-6 Master Controller, URC-102 A3-06-2231 A1-03-0222 Connector, "In-Line"...

  • Page 20: Appendix E - Accessory Components

    APPENDIX E - ACCESSORY COMPONENTS Product No. 1927.3 - URC-102 Master Controller Installation Kit includes: Description Quantity ACR Part Number Master Controller, URC-102 A3-06-2231 Connector, "In-Line" A1-03-0222 Instruction Sheet, Master Y1-06-0178 Controller Product No. 1928.3 - URP-102 Point Pad™ Installation Kit includes: Description Quantity ACR Part Number...
  • Page 21 Product No. 9282.3 – URP-102 Point Pad™ Secondary Station Installation Kit includes: Description Quantity ACR Part Number Point Pad™, URP-102 with A3-06-2230 Surface Mount case Case, Flush Mount A1-18-1875-2 Gasket, Surface Mount A1-25-0140-1 Gasket, Flush Mount A1-25-0140-2 U Clamp A1-17-1366 Nuts, Nylon-lock A1-05-0776 Washers...

  • Page 22: Appendix F - Warranty, Useful Life Policy, Notices

    1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return transportation from ACR.
  • Page 23 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACR Electronics, Inc. hereby declares that the following product is in conformity with Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Directive). In accordance with the Directive,...

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