PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL RCL-300A // Searchlight Remote Control System Model No.: RCL-300A Product No.: 1933 Y1-03-0232, Rev. G ACR Electronics, Inc. // 5757 Ravenswood Road // Fort Lauderdale // FL // 33312-6645 Tel: +1 (954) 981-3333 // Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 // www.acrartex.
About ACR Products ACR Electronics, www.acrartex.com, designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products including EPIRBs, PLBs, AIS, SARTs, Strobe Lights, Life Jacket Lights, Search Lights and safety accessories. The quality systems of this facility have been registered by UL to the ISO 9001:2000 Series Standards.
Table of Contents SECTION 1 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ___________________________ 3 SECTION 2 - SEARCHLIGHT MOUNTING _________________________ 4 SECTION 3 - REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ________________________ 5 SECTION 4 - URP-102 POINT PAD™_____________________________ 5 SECTION 5 - URC-300 MASTER CONTROLLER _____________________ 7 SECTION 6 - POINT PAD™ OPERATION __________________________ 9 APPENDIX A - SPECIFICATIONS _______________________________ 11 APPENDIX B - KIT COMPONENTS ______________________________ 12
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Introduction The RCL-300A was specially designed for mariners who require a high intensity remote controlled searchlight that can stand up to the tough marine environment. The sleek design and modern construction of the searchlight body makes it attractive for recreational and commercial vessels. The searchlight is totally enclosed and is made of rugged aluminum alloy. It is gasketed and finished to be resistant to the weather.
1 3 2 5 4 Figure 1- RCL-300A Components SECTION 2 - SEARCHLIGHT MOUNTING Make sure the area is clean and dry. The searchlight can be mounted where desired, using appropriate length 5/16” diameter stainless steel fasteners. One set is provided in the mounting kit and four (4) nylon shoulder washers. The nylon washers prevent a galvanic reaction between the mounting hardware and the base of the searchlight.
Self Park Feature The RCL-300A has a Self-Park feature. The Self Park function will automatically return the light to a specific position when turned off. When mounting the light, determine in advance the direction that the light should face when it is turned off. Align the red marker on the base 180° opposite of the final facing direction. To activate the Self-Park feature, press the “Speed” button on the URP102 Point Pad™ for more than five (5) seconds.
Surface Mount Install the surface mount Point Pad™ by drilling three (3) holes in the dashboard location using the Point Pad™ Surface Mount Template supplied in the Mounting Templates. Mount the Point Pad to the dashboard using the gasket, washers and nuts supplied. Apply a sealant around the bolt holes to protect from moisture intrusion.
SECTION 5 - URC-300 MASTER CONTROLLER Mounting The Master Controller can be mounted in any position near the searchlight that is protected from the weather. Check in advance that the coax cable from the Point Pad and the wiring harness from the searchlight can be routed to this location. Mount the Master Controller with the wires and coax facing down. Use an appropriate fastener for your mounting location. Use a sealant in fastener holes to prevent moisture intrusion.
Wiring to the searchlight The RCL-300A searchlight is supplied with a 15-foot integral wire harness. If you must lengthen the wire harness, use heavy duty wire to minimize the voltage drop. This is especially important for the WHITE 12 AWG lamp power, BLACK 12 AWG lamp ground, ORANGE power wire and BLUE ground wires. Following the wiring scheme above and Appendix C. use the supplied butt connectors to connect the Master Controller to the searchlight.
The URC-300 Master Controller has a searchlight motor time-out feature. If a Point Pad™ rotation switch (right or left) is continually engaged for more than 50 seconds, the Master Controller will interrupt the operation until the Point Pad switch is disengaged. This feature will save the searchlight motor from burnout due to accidental activation. The elevation motor has similar features which will timeout in approximately 20 seconds.
Press the Up or Down arrows to raise or lower the searchlight beam. To activate the XRCiZ™ feature, press and hold the ON/OFF button for more than 5 seconds. The green LED indicates that the XRCiZ™ feature is enabled. To deactivate the XRCiZ™ feature, press and hold the ON/OFF button for more than 5 seconds. The red LED indicates that the XRCiZ™ feature is disabled. An LED blinking red/green indicates that then XRCiZ™ feature is now “exercising” the searchlight.
APPENDIX A - SPECIFICATIONS Characteristics Specification Size 12 X 13 X 9.3 in (31 X 33 X 23.5 cm) Weight 31 lb (14.
APPENDIX B - KIT COMPONENTS Product No.
APPENDIX C - WIRING DIAGRAM Y1-03-0232G 13
APPENDIX D - WARRANTY, NOTICES Limited Warranty 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. For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc.
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).
