Francis Searchlights L380 User manual

User Instruction & Installation Manual

L380 Remote Control Explorer

Tungsten Halogen Searchlight

Product Reference Number:

A7110 –L380RC Explorer 115/240V

A7112 –L380RC Explorer 24V

A7111 –L380RC Remote Focus Explorer 115/240V

A7113 –L380RC Remote Focus Explorer 24V

Manufacturer’s details: Distributor details:

Manual Part Number: C27555

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 LITE 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;

Quartz halogen 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

L380RC searchlight has the following features:

All marine grade materials and fixings;

Parabolic formed aluminium reflector;

Powder coated finish & stove enamel paint finish;

365° horizontal rotation;

Vertical movement +35° to -40˚;

Variable speed 1-19˚/sec (Pan), 1-6˚/sec (Tilt);

RS485 connectivity & auto home positioning;

Internal self-regulating heater. (Optional);

Toughened front glass;

The 115/240v searchlight also performs to the following optical data:

1000 Watt T/H 1000 Watt T/H

Supply voltage 115v 240v

Peak Beam Candlepower 1,560,000 lux 1,465,000 lux

Range 1249 metres 1210 metres

Divergence 6° 5°

Operational temperature with heater -50°C (-20without) -50°C (-20without)

The 24v searchlight also performs to the following optical data:

150 Watt T/H 250 Watt T/H

Supply voltage 24v 24v

Peak Beam Candlepower 1,718,000 lux 2,800,000 lux

Range 1311 metres 1673 metres

Divergence 2° 3

Operational temperature with heater -50°C (-20without) -50°C (-20without)

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, from the junction box to the searchlight:

Searchlight

24v 150w

24v 250w

115v 1000w

230v 1000w

230v 650w

Cable Size (mm²)

Distance Max

1.5

5 MTRS

3 MTRS

17 MTRS

68 MTRS

105 MTRS

2.5

8 MTRS

5 MTRS

28 MTRS

111 MTRS

171 MTRS

13 MTRS

8 MTRS

44 MTRS

176 MTRS

271 MTRS

20 MTRS

12 MTRS

69 MTRS

275 MTRS

422 MTRS

34 MTRS

20 MTRS

115 MTRS

460 MTRS

707 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 110/220v 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 L380RC Low Voltage searchlight is

as follows:

Referring to wiring diagram C27423, a supply is fed to the junction box, 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 100 ohm screened cable from the joystick panel to the junction box.

Supply cable to the junction box.

A typical installation and connection routine for the L380RC High Voltage searchlight is

as follows:

Referring to wiring diagram C27422, a supply is fed to the junction box, 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 100 ohm screened cable from the joystick panel 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.

The searchlight can be remotely positioned via the joystick control panel, with the facility for

movement up, down, left and right. (See Fig 1 below for aid to instructions)

To operate the panel, press panel button (1), the button will light up & the joystick (4) is now

operational. To switch the lamp on or off press the lamp button (2)

The speed of movement depends on the more pressure applied to the joystick (4) the faster the

searchlight moves. When in the desired position the joystick should be released so that it

returns to dead centre.

On remote focus models the beam of the searchlight can be adjusted to give a variety of beam

types. Using the focus button (3) on the joystick panel, the desired beam can be achieved for

any particular application. The beam will move continuously through ‘spot’ to ‘flood’. In order to

fix the beam type, simply release the focus button at the desired position.

To return the searchlight to Factory set auto home position (forward and horizontal) simply

switch off the joystick panel using the panel button (1) and then press the lamp button (2), the

searchlight will then move to the pre-programed home position.

To set a new Home position, move the searchlight to the desired home position, switch off the

panel (1), move the joystick to the downward position ↓ and simultaneously press the Lamp

button (2).

There is the option for added slave panels, the slave panel has all the features of the main

control panel i.e. joystick, focus and on/off.

When the lamp is switched on, this will illuminate the Lamp button (1) on both the Main & Slave

Control panel, also when the Focus button (3) is pressed, both Focus buttons will be

illuminated.

The brightness of the panel can be increased or decreased by holding the panel switch (1)

down and moving the joystick left and right, left to decrease right to increase.

Fig 1

Setting to Work

Safe service in use necessitates the strict observance of the following precautions.

Any article fabricated from quartz or glass is inherently fragile and care should

therefore be taken, at all times, when handling lamps;

Eye protection must be worn when handling lamps that have been removed from

their packaging materials. The protective jacket should not be removed from the

lamp for safety reasons, as there is a remote possibility of the lamp shattering

violently, especially if it is subjected to mechanical shock or vibration;

Always isolate the equipment from the supply before inserting a lamp;

Before inserting the lamp ensure that all contacts are clean. Contacts must be

renewed at the slightest sign of corrosion. Sanding or filing down corroded areas is

not recommended as this will only make the conducting surface between the pin

and lampholder smaller, thus causing the lamp to overheat;

Do not twist or bend the fused quartz bulb when fitting the lamp as mechanical

stresses MUST be avoided;

The lamp must be capable of unimpeded expansion when it warms up to operating

temperature. Mechanical forces must not be applied to the fused quartz bulb;

Before the protective jacket is removed, suitable protection must be worn i.e face

mask and gloves with wrist protection;

Never touch the quartz bulb with bare hands, as fingerprints will make the glass

cloudy and cause a severe loss of light. This may also cause recrystallisation and

thus weaken the bulb material. Should the bulb be inadvertently touched, remove

fingerprints with methylated spirit and a clean, soft paper towel. The bulb should

then be wiped with distilled water. NOTE: ALWAYS WEAR MASK AND GLOVES

DURING CLEANING);

In all circumstances the lamp manufacturer’s data should be referred to when dealing

with lamps.

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