Francis Searchlights FH300 User manual

User Instruction & Installation Manual

FH300 Remote Control Explorer

Metal Halide Searchlight

Product Reference Number:

A7136 –FH300RC Explorer 575w 240v

Manufacturer’s details: Distributor details:

Manual Part Number: C27489

2.11.17 Issue: 2

Francis Searchlights Ltd

Union Road, Bolton

Lancashire, BL2 2HJ, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1204 558960

Fax: +44 (0) 1204 558979

http://www.francis.co.uk

E-mail: sales@francis.co.uk

CONTENTS 
 
- Introduction 
 
- Safety Precautions 
 
- Technical Information 
 
- Unpacking and Installation Instructions 
 
- Electrical Installation 
 
- Operating Instructions 
 
- Fault Finding 
 
- Maintenance and Servicing 
 
- Wiring Diagram & General Assembly 
 
- Spare Parts List

1 - Introduction

It is imperative that this manual is read carefully and understood before

installing your equipment. 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 in order to ensure optimum performance and service life.

The Francis FH range combines features proven over many years service in the most

hazardous conditions in both marine and land installations.

In order to prolong the life and performance of your product, we recommend that you only

specify Francis Searchlights spare parts. This will also ensure that any warranties on your

equipment will not be invalidated. Information on spares ordering and parts is provided in this

manual.

Should you ever need to contact Francis Searchlights Ltd. regarding your equipment, please

quote the Product Serial Number at all times.

2 - Safety Precautions

The following instructions must be adhered to, in order 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 in order to prevent damage to the equipment or personal

injury.

◼Prevent rain, snow, condensation and water droplets from contacting the lamp as this may

cause bulb failure and possible shattering;

◼Metal Halide bulbs run with a high internal pressure in excess of atmospheric. Whilst the

construction is inherently strong, there is a slight risk of the bulb shattering;

◼Never look directly into an illuminated searchlight as this may cause severe damage to

eyesight. If it is necessary to inspect a lamp whilst in operation, always wear suitable

protective goggles;

◼Should it be necessary to examine the lamp with the front bezel removed, always use a

protective shield and wear goggles to ensure a safe working environment;

◼Never attempt to clean a lamp whilst in use;

◼Searchlights get hot. Never touch the unit when lit and always allow 15 to 20 minutes for

cooling down after turning the searchlight off;

◼Never place anything on or cover the searchlight when in use;

◼Ensure the lamp has cooled sufficiently before removal;

◼If undue force appears necessary to remove the lamp, the equipment should be inspected

by a competent person or contact the manufacturer;

◼When breaking a lamp for disposal, care must be taken to ensure the glass fragments are

safely contained. This operation must be performed out of doors in free air. In all

circumstances refer to the lamp manufacturers instructions packed with the lamp;

◼Due to the vast range of lamps available it may appear possible that more powerful lamps

can be used in the equipment than for which it was designed. Even when the unit will

physically accept a higher wattage or voltage lamp, this substitution is not recommended

and is dangerous. This action will also void any warranties on the equipment.

Always refer to the lamp manufacturer’s technical data when dealing with lamps.

3 - Technical Information

This product has been designed to operate in accordance with the product specification. The

FH300RC searchlight has the following features:

◼All marine grade materials and fixings;

◼Parabolic glass reflector;

◼Powder coated and Stove enamel paint finish;

◼Instant lamp re-strike. No cooling down time required;

◼Economical 1000 hour lamp life;

◼365° horizontal rotation;

◼Vertical movement +35˚to -40˚;

◼Motor speed 1-19˚/sec (Pan), 1-6˚/sec (Tilt);

◼RS485 connectivity & auto home positioning;

◼Remote focus facility;

◼Thermostatically controlled internal heater. (Optional);

◼Toughened front glass;

◼Luminous flux 49000;

◼Colour temperature 6000K;

◼G.R.P. control gear protected to IP66;

The 240v searchlight also performs to the following optical data:

◼Metal Halide light source G22;

◼Lamp Wattage - 575 Watts;

◼Supply voltage - 220/240V;

◼Peak Beam Candlepower –13,600,000 lux;

◼Range –3685 metres;

◼Divergence –2.5°;

◼Temperature range: -50°C (with heaters fitted);

In order that the searchlight operates correctly it is imperative that competent personnel are

responsible for the installation, operation and servicing of this equipment. Failure to adhere to

this advice may cause premature failure or incorrect operation of the searchlight, which may

damage the equipment or cause personal injury.

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.

Safety Precautions

This equipment should not be connected to an electrical supply before being installed.

Installation procedures should be adhered to in order to ensure a safe working environment

and reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.

Preparing the Mounting Position

Mark out and drill the fixing holes through the deck (refer to drawing C23290). If anti-vibration

mounts are to be fitted, the fixing holes for the mounts should also be marked out and drilled.

Prior to manoeuvring the searchlight into its’ fixing position, the AV mounts should be fitted to

the base. When in the desired position, bolt the searchlight firmly down. On and uneven

surface it may be necessary to use a suitable sealant such as silicone, in order to ensure a

weatherproofed joint.

5 - Electrical Installation

Note: ~

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. Once the searchlight is back

at centre the searchlight can then be operated normally, by pressing the Panel button on

the control panel.

For safety purposes, only competent personnel should perform the electrical installation. All

equipment should be installed to current Electrical Regulations and Standards.

In order to obtain the maximum light output from the searchlight, it is essential that the full

operating voltage of the lamp fitted be applied to the lampholder contacts.

Method of Electrical Connection

1) Disconnect the supply before working on the electrical system;

2) The searchlight must be connected to a fused electrical supply, using suitably sized cable;

3) If the searchlight is located a considerable distance from the supply, provision must be

made in the cable size in order to overcome the voltage drop.

The following table below indicates the maximum length of cable to be used for the supply

cable (Butyl HO7 RN-F) to the Control Gear:

Searchlight

240v 575w

Cable Size (mm²)

Distance Max

1.5

50 MTRS

2.5

85 MTRS

4.0

137 MTRS

6.0

204 MTRS

10.0

361 MTRS

4) Whenever possible cable terminations should be made below deck and with approved

terminal devices;

5) If a spare auxiliary fuse or circuit breaker is not available, one of the correct type and rating

should be fitted and connected to a positive supply. It is advisable to locate a bus bar or

main connection and avoid any direct connection to the supply;

6) For 220v AC products, the following colour coding system should be used for the customer

supply cable:

Brown - Live

Blue - Negative

Green/Yellow - Earth

Note: This equipment must be earthed.

Installation Guidelines

A typical installation and connection routine for the FH300RC searchlight is as follows:

Referring to wiring diagram C27492, a supply is fed to the control gear, which then provides a

common feed to the motor gearbox, searchlight and joystick panel.

The searchlight has been pre-wired with 3 meters of cable from the motor gearbox to junction

box provided. The searchlight head is pre-wired along with the connecting cable to the motor

gearbox.

Cables required to be connected by the customer: -

2 pair twisted 0.22mm 100ohm screened cable from the joystick panel to the junction box.

5 cores 1.5mm cable from control gear to the junction box.

Supply cable to the junction box.

6 - Operating Instructions

This equipment is designed for use out of doors, in free air. Never place anything on or cover

the searchlight when in use as this may present a hazard.

Switch On

The panel is activated using the PANEL button. This will illuminate brightly when the panel is

active. Alternate operations of the PANEL button will switch the panel on and off.

Lamp Control

When the panel is active pressing the LAMP, button will switch the lamp on or off.

If the control panel is switched off with the PANEL button the lamp will switch off.

Focus Control

The lamp focus can be adjusted using the FOCUS button. Lamp focus will adjust continuously

whilst FOCUS is pressed.

Beam Direction

The beam direction can be adjusted using the joystick when the panel is active. Moving the

joystick left or right will pan the beam clockwise or anticlockwise.

Moving the joystick up or down will move the beam up or down. The speed of movement is

proportional to the movement of the joystick. It is possible to move the beam in both directions

at once by moving the joystick diagonally.

Home

The lamp can be returned to a pre-set home position. By default, this is dead ahead with the

beam level although different positions can be programmed as described below.

To send the lamp to the home position switch the panel off then press the LAMP button.

Set New Home Position

To set a new home position move the lamp to the new desired home position. Switch the panel

off then press the joystick down to its limit and press the lamp button. The current position will

now be the new home position.

Set Motion Limit (only available when Remote Focus is fitted)

The lamp travel can be limited in either axis and either direction. To set a new limit switch the

panel on and move the lamp 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.

Hold in this position for 4 seconds. For example, to set a limit to the tilt up motion; -

1. Switch panel on and drive lamp to desired tilt up limit position.

2. Switch panel off.

3. Press and hold the FOCUS button and hold joystick in the full up position for 4

seconds.

4. Tilt up motion will now be inhibited above the current position.

Clear Motion Limits

Motion limits as set above can be cleared by switching the panel off then pressing and holding

the focus button and lamp buttons together for 10 seconds.

Adjusting Panel Illumination

The panel illumination and indicators intensity can be adjusted to suit ambient light levels. To

adjust the intensity, switch the panel on then switch it off with the PANEL button and keep the

PANEL button pressed. To increase intensity, move the joystick to the right. To decrease move

to the left. Note that the panel button must be kept depressed whilst the joystick is moved. All

indicators will illuminate whilst adjustments are performed. Adjustment is complete when the

panel button is released.

Obtaining Fault Status

Fault codes can be accessed by switching the control panel on with the PANEL button and

keeping the PANEL button pressed for 10 seconds. Fault codes are indicated by the PANEL

button flashing a number of times related to the fault. Fault codes are detailed below. If more

than one fault is present the PANEL button will indicate them in sequence.

1. Pan Limit. –Either of the pan limit switches operated. Note that this

may not actually be a fault. The LED will flash when a limit switch is

operated under normal circumstances i.e. the lamp is at the limit of

travel. This will also indicate when a variable limit is reached.

2. Tilt Limit. –Either of the tilt limit switches operated. Note that this may

not actually be a fault. The LED will flash when a limit switch is

operated under normal circumstances i.e. the lamp is at the limit of

travel. This will also indicate when a variable limit is reached.

3. Pan motor over current. –The pan motor is taking excessive current.

The motor will be disabled for a period when this occurs. Fault

indication will remain until power is removed or the fault is corrected.

4. Tilt motor over current. –The tilt motor is taking excessive current. The

motor will be disabled for a period when this occurs. Fault indication

will remain until power is removed or the fault is corrected.

5. Focus motor over current. –The focus motor is taking excessive

current. The motor will be disabled for a period when this occurs. Fault

indication will remain until power is removed or the fault is corrected.

6. FBUS interface over current. –The speed control card supplies 24VDC

to the remote-control panels. This fault indicates the 24VDC output is

taking excessive current. The FBUS supply output will switch off. To

restore this output, remove the supply from the speed control card for a

period.

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