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User Instruction & Installation Manual FX560 Remote Control 2 Kilowatt Xenon Searchlight Product Reference Number: A2471 – Variable Speed Motor Unit 240v A2473 – Variable Speed Motor Unit 115v Manufacturers details: Distributor details: Manual Part Number: C20244 Issue : 10 Francis Searchlights Ltd Union Road, Bolton Lancashire, BL2 2HJ, UK[...]
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CONTENTS 1 - Introduction 2 - Safety Precautions 3 - Technical Information 4 - Unpacking and Installation Instructions 5 - Electrical Installation 6 - Operating Instructions 7 - Fault Finding 8 - Maintenance and Servicing 9 - General Assembly & Wiring Diagrams 10 - Spare Parts List[...]
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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 Franc is Searchlights range. All Francis products are designed to give complete customer satisfac tion and are manufactur[...]
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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 search light into its fixi ng position, suitable lifting points must be used in order to prevent damage to the equipment or personal injury. Because of the high i[...]
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3 - Technical Information This product has been designed to operate in acco rdance with the product specification. The FX560RC 2000 watt searchlight has the following features: All marine grade materials and fixings; Electronic power supply unit; Parabolic glass reflector; Stove enamel painted; 385° horizontal rotation; Ver[...]
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Power Supply Details (Model 8502) General Description Output Power 1400-2200 watts Voltage 22-30 volts D.C. Current 50-85 amperes D.C. Ripple 5% peak-to-peak Input Current 25/22 amperes maximum 40 amperes maximum Voltage 208/237 VAC 110/120 VAC Phase Single Frequency 60 Hz (50Hz available) Output Adjustments 9 steps Size Width 12” (30.5 cm) Heigh[...]
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Caution Do not allow anything to be placed upon the pow er supply case; the perf orated top is for ventilation and must not be obstructed. Try to select a location as close to the lamphouse as practical. Many users install the power supply adjacent to the searchlight where spac e is available and local codes permit. Electrical installation and conn[...]
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Warning The power supplies have two sources of power. Disconnect (turn off) primary power before making adjustments or service procedures. Output power adjustment Warning The power supply stores energy after primary power is switched off. Wa it a minimum of two minutes for the capacitor charge to bleed off. Taps are provided on TB1 to alter the out[...]
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Xenon lamp power supplies have two stages of operation: 1) Before igniting the bulb – At this time, t he voltage at the power supply output terminals reaches “open circuit” value (110 VDC or greater). 2) After igniting the bulb – At this time, the voltage at the power supply output is determined by the load placed on the power suppl y by th[...]
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Low capacity or an open capacitor affect ignition because there is insufficient surge current to reliably light the bulb. If disconnecting a capacitor does change either flicker or ignition, then the capacitor is functioning. Reconnect it. High ripple current caused by a diode failure will result in overheating of R3. You may use a clamp-on A. C. a[...]
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4 - Unpacking and Installation Instructions The following instructions should be read and full y understood prior to installing the equipment to ensure that the correct proc edures are followed and all safe ty precautions are observed. Note: If the equipment has been in storage for a considerable amount of time, it is advisable to conduct a routine[...]
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5 - Electrical Installation 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 li ght output from the searchlight, it is essential that the full operating voltage of the lamp fitted be applied to t[...]
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Installation Guidelines A typical installation and connection routine for t he searchlight with a Variable Speed Gearbox is as follows: Referring to wiring diagram C22801, a supply is fed to the Control Panel, which then provides a common feed to the Motor Gearbox, Power Suppl y Unit and the Searchlight Control Panel. The searchlight has been pre-w[...]
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Fitting instructions for the 2Kw xenon lamp Referring to the diagram overleaf: 1) Unfasten the ten latches (A) on the front and rear of the searchlight; 2) Remove the front bezel (B) and rear bezel (C) assemblies; 3) Unscrew the two M6 hexagon screws (D) from the front lampholder mounting block (E) and remove the front lampholder asse mbly from the[...]
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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. All PSU should be housed below deck/in doors. Never leave the PSU exposed to weather conditions. The searchlight can be remotely positioned via the joystick control pan[...]
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Setting to Work Safe service in use necessitates the stri ct observance of the following precautions. Any article fabricated from quartz or gl ass 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.[...]
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Notes : 1) XBO lamps are designed for dc operation only. The dc current may only be varied within the limits of the current control range. An XBO lamp operates best at rated current; over the life of the lamp, the current may be increased to its ma ximum value to compensate for loss of light. The output of the lamp can be reduced by operati ng the [...]
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7- Fault Finding All fault finding must be conducted by a competent person or qualified Electrical Engineer. Please refer to the following table fo r the trouble-shooting of Xenon lamps. Fault Cause Remedy Wrong Polarity Lamp incorrectly fitted Faulty wiring Anode (large electrode) must always be on top in vertical burning position [...]
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Failure of Lamp to Ignite In the event of the xenon lamp failing to light the following steps should be taken: 1) Check that the mains supply is connected to the input of the PSU. On operating the switch, if the lamp does not light, switch off mains supply and check all fuses; 2) On pressing remote starting switch the lamp still does not ignite, ch[...]
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8 - Maintenance and Servicing In order to prolong the service life and performance of your searchlight, the following maintenance guidelines are recommended: Maintenance checks should be conducted before ve ry voyage or at least every three months; Before checking, disconnect the equipment from the supply; Visually inspect the condition[...]
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9 – General Assembly & Wiring Diagrams Drawing Number Description A2471/A2473 FX560RC 2Kw variable speed G.A. C22801 2Kw Xenon RC Wiring Diagram variable speed Control Panel Outline Drawing variable speed PSU Schematic PSU Control Wiring C23591 Junction Box Assembly Back To Top[...]
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10 - Spare Parts List The following spare parts can be order ed directly from the manufacturer: Part Number Description C15392-00 Power Supply Unit (240v) C21905-00 Power Supply Unit (115v) C12081-00 Ignitor (240v) C12080-00 Ignitor (115v) C20224-00 Fan (240v) C21573-00 Fan (115v) D20195 2Kw Xenon Lamp C23002-00 Switch 20A - On/Off C14142-00 Switch[...]