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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:
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
Manual Part Number: C20244
Issue : 10
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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 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 Xenon range combine features proven over ma
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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 searchlight into its fixing position, suitable lifting points must be used in order to prevent damage to the equipment or personal injury. Because of the high internal pressure within the lamp, there is a risk of explosion in either a hot or cold state; During operation this lamp emits intense UV radiation which
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3 - Technical Information This product has been designed to operate in accordance 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; Vertical movement 20° to -20°; Motor speed 0-20°/sec fast, 0-10°/sec slow (Pan) 0-10°/sec fast, 0-5°/sec slow (Tilt); Remote focus facility; Internal self-regulating heat
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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) Height 15” (38 cm) Length 19” (48.25 cm) Weight 145 lbs. (65.9 Kg) Cooling Convection Warning When this appears in this text, it indicates a hazard to person
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Caution Do not allow anything to be placed upon the power supply case; the perforated 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 space is available and local codes permit. Electrical installation and connection Caution Much future grief can be avoided by having a competent electrical contractor install and connect this unit. Caution We make suggestions in
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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. Wait a minimum of two minutes for the capacitor charge to bleed off. Taps are provided on TB1 to alter the output of the power supply. Small current changes may be made by moving the tap from H to M to L. Highest current is on H; the lowest is on L. Larger curr
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Xenon lamp power supplies have two stages of operation: 1) Before igniting the bulb – At this time, the 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 supply by the xenon lamp (18-30 VDC). Power supply difficulties can be separated into one of three areas for purposes of diagnosis and repair: A) Power line problems. B) Bo
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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. ammeter on the common D.C. line to the capacitor bank as an indirect method of checking ripple. The 8502 capacitor bank will have a nominal 25 ampere (A
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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 insta
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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 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
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Installation Guidelines A typical installation and connection routine for the 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 Supply Unit and the Searchlight Control Panel. The searchlight has been pre-wired with 3 meters of cable from the gearbox to junction box provided. Cables required to be connected by the customer: - 4 core 6mm cable from the Ju
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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 assembly from the mounting bracket; 4) Loosen the knurled screw on the front (F)and rear (G) lampholder assembles; 5) The lamp can now be inserted, make sure that the n
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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 panel, with the facility for movement up, down, left and right. The speed of movement depends on the more pressure applied to the joystick the faster the
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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 i
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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 maximum value to compensate for loss of light. The output of the lamp can be reduced by operating the lamp at minimum current but this does not prolong the life of the lamp; 2) For safety reasons, XBO lamps should be replaced once they reach the end of
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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 for the trouble-shooting of Xenon lamps. Fault Cause Remedy Wrong Polarity Lamp incorrectly fitted Anode (large electrode) Faulty wiring must always be on top in vertical burning position Check polarity, transpose connections if necessary Cap overheated Faulty contacts Check terminals, tighten or Ca
