ACR Electronics RCL-600A Product Support Manual

Remote controlled searchlight system with joystick remote control panel
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  • Page 2 If you have a question that is not covered in the manual, please visit our website and access the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section for further information or call our Technical Service Department. The website address is www.acrelectronics.com. If in the future you lose this manual, you may access and print a replacement on the ACR website.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 4 - OPERATION ____________________________________________________________________ 8 SECTION 5- CARE AND MAINTENANCE ________________________________________________________ 9 APPENDIX A - CABLE SELECTION TABLES ______________________________________________________ 10 APPENDIX B - RCL-600A SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________________________________ 10 APPENDIX C - ACCESSORIES ________________________________________________________________ 10 APPENDIX D - WARRANTY, USEFUL LIFE POLICY, NOTICES _________________________________________ 11...
  • Page 4: Section 1 - How The Searchlight Works

    The RCL-600A is a xenon arc searchlight that produces six (6) million peak candle power. All functions of the RCL-600A can be electrically operated by remote control from the pilot area of the vessel. A remote control panel is supplied with the RCL-600A.
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    Mounting the remote control panel (master) The remote control panel can be mounted where desired using appropriate marine grade mounting hardware. For water- resistant installation, some type of gasketing (neoprene sheet, silicone sealant, etc.) must be used. In all cases, the remote control panel should be mounted in a protected area.
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    Wiring of remote control panel The remote control panel is shipped with a 6-foot (1.83-meter) long, 20 AWG cable. The cable will be attached to the searchlight and should be connected to the corresponding contacts on the remote control panel based on the wire color. Refer to Figure 3.
  • Page 8 Figure 4 Installing a second remote control panel (slave) The second remote control panel is optional. This section refers to Product No. 1942 only. The second Remote Control Panel may be mounted similarly to the first. The second remote control panel is wired parallel to the first remote control panel.
  • Page 9: Section 4 - Operation

    SECTION 4 - OPERATION Instructions on Controls A. Rotation Up/Down/Left/Right- Move joy stick in the desired direction. Low Speed Range- 0° to 7.5° High Speed Range- 7.5° to 15° B. Focus Rotate focusing knob for desired light spot size (wide or narrow) C.
  • Page 10: Section 5- Care And Maintenance

    WARNING: DO NOT rotate the light manually. This will strip the gear rack. Bulb Replacement A 150W xenon short arc lamp is provided with your RCL-600A. If it should need replacement, it can be ordered through an ACR dealer or through ACR Electronics. The part number is P/N 6007.
  • Page 11: Appendix A - Cable Selection Tables

    Remote panels cable size Remote panels cable size 0 – 100 ft run AWG 16 0 – 100 ft run AWG 16 APPENDIX B - RCL-600A SPECIFICATIONS Characteristic Specification Lamp housing Aluminum alloy die casting Base Aluminum alloy die casting 21.6 –...
  • Page 12: Appendix D - Warranty, Useful Life Policy, Notices

    This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 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.

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