ACR Electronics RCL 100 Troubleshooting & Breakdown List

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  • Page 1 RCL 100 Troubleshooting & Breakdown List Page | 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Troubleshooting tools needed Wiring guide Pointpad / Master controller compatibility 12V / 24V Searchlight and Wiring Diagram Breakdown procedure 7, 8 Slip ring and Planet gear assembly Rotation motor assembly Troubleshooting the light 12 – 14 Parts List Page | 2...
  • Page 3: Troubleshooting Tools Needed

    Troubleshooting tools needed.  Ohm Meter  Rubbing Alcohol  Wire Brush  Clean Rags  #2 Phillips Screwdriver  Length of wires (2) with crocodile clips on each end to connect to battery.  12V Battery or Power Supply (3.5Amp capability) Wiring Guide.
  • Page 4 System Wiring Schematic. Power Source Fuse Spotlight 12 VDC or 24 VDC Master Controller in-line 15 amp fuse Ground Blue Orange Yellow Lamp Power Green Lamp Ground Spot Up Master White Spot Down Brown Spot Left Black Spot Right 75 ohm TV Coaxial Cable “T”...
  • Page 5: Pointpad / Master Controller Compatibility

    Compatibility of POINTPAD URP with MASTER CONTROLLER URC There are 3 generations of control systems for the RCL 100 searchlight. Model numbers 100, 101 and 102. If there is a ‘yes’ behind the combination, they can be connected together and will function properly, if the individual modules are in working condition.
  • Page 6: Searchlight And Wiring Diagram

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  • Page 7: Breakdown Procedure

    To remove the head from the base, loosen the 4 screws from the collar and carefully lift the head off the base. To remove the complete Front Frame assembly from the head of the light, remove the front frame and glass assembly.
  • Page 8 Pull the Front Frame assembly out of the searchlight. Complete Reflector/elevation motor assembly. Page | 8...
  • Page 9: Slip Ring And Planet Gear Assembly

    2 - GREEN 1 - WHITE 4 - YELLOW 3 - RED Typical view of a good and clean slip ring that transfers the voltage from the copper tracks to the contacts mounted in the head of the light. RED/WHITE UP AND DOWN GREEN/YELLOW RIGHT AND LEFT...
  • Page 10: Rotation Motor Assembly

    GEARBOX MOTOR Rotation motor. It is actually an assembly that consists of a motor and a gearbox with spindle gear. Page | 10...
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Testing the Use a volt/ohm meter set to DC Voltage. Measure from ground to each color wire, system with of the MCU (Master Controller) going out to the light. The voltage should read all connected. between 8 to 10 Volts DC, when the point pad is activated. If, for example, you want to check the elevation, measure on the RED and WHITE when the Point pad is pressed to „down‟.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting The Light

    Remove the four screws underneath the head of the light, to loosen the protection cover. Gently lift the head from the base in order to view the brush and slip ring assembly. If any corrosion is evident, gently clean the brush and slip ring assemblies with a fine wire brush, taking care to wipe clean with a rag and rubbing alcohol.
  • Page 13 #10 AWG 15 FEET 60 FEET Master # 12 AWG 10 FEET 40 FEET controller and the RCL 100 light. Need to send Please send the light to: the light to Technical Service, ACR for ACR Electronics Inc. repair?
  • Page 14 Need to send Please send the light to: the light to Technical Service, ACR for ACR Electronics Inc. complete refurbish- 5757 Ravenswood road ment? Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 Please add a memo with what needs to be done (refurbishment), sender/company name, full return address and contact number of a person that can OK a quote on the complete refurbishment of the light.
  • Page 15: Parts List

    Parts list 6001 BULB 12V 6003 BULB 24V HRMK 1201 WINDOW GASKET HRMK 1204 BASE GASKET HRMK 1300 FRONT GLASS HRMK 1301 REFLECTOR HRMK 1304 LAMP SOCKET ASSEMBLY HRMK 1502 ELEVATION MOTOR HOLDER HRMK 1503 PLANET GEAR HRMK 1504 SLIP RING HRMK 2100 HOUSING HRMK 2101...

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