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Compatibility of POINTPAD URP with MASTER CONTROLLER URC

There are 3 generations of control systems for the RCL 100 searchlight.

Model numbers

100

101

and

102

. If there is a ‘yes’ behind the

combination, they can be connected together and will function
properly, if the individual modules are in working condition.

URP

100

URC

100/101

yes

URP

101

URC

100/ 101

yes

URP

102

URC

101

yes

URC

102

URP

101

yes

URP

100

URC

102

URP

102

URC

100

12V / 24V Lights.

The difference between a 12V light and a 24V light is ONLY the rating of
the bulb. If one wants to convert the light from one voltage to another,
the bulbs need to be replaced.

12V

Part Number

6001

24V

Part Number

6003

Summary of Contents for RCL 100

Page 1: ...Page 1 RCL 100 Troubleshooting Breakdown List ...

Page 2: ...ded 3 Wiring guide 3 Pointpad Master controller compatibility 5 12V 24V 5 Searchlight and Wiring Diagram 6 Breakdown procedure 7 8 Slip ring and Planet gear assembly 9 Rotation motor assembly 10 Troubleshooting the light 12 14 Parts List 15 ...

Page 3: ... Rags 2 Phillips Screwdriver Length of wires 2 with crocodile clips on each end to connect to battery 12V Battery or Power Supply 3 5Amp capability Wiring Guide YELLOW Lamp power GREEN Lamp power RED Elevation motor WHITE Elevation motor BLACK Rotation motor BROWN Rotation motor ...

Page 4: ...t Black Spot Right Other RCL 100 Point Pads 75 ohm TV Coaxial Cable 75 ohm TV Coaxial Cable T Connector or Optional 75 Ohm Splitter for Multiple RCL 100 Point Pads Ground Blue Orange Note Wiring must be in accordance with this diagram Improper wiring will damage components 12 VDC or 24 VDC Master Controller in line 15 amp fuse Power Source Fuse ...

Page 5: ...r and will function properly if the individual modules are in working condition URP 100 URC 100 101 yes URP 101 URC 100 101 yes URP 102 URC 101 yes URC 102 URP 101 yes URP 100 URC 102 no URP 102 URC 100 no 12V 24V Lights The difference between a 12V light and a 24V light is ONLY the rating of the bulb If one wants to convert the light from one voltage to another the bulbs need to be replaced 12V P...

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Page 7: ...collar and carefully lift the head off the base To remove the complete Front Frame assembly from the head of the light remove the front frame and glass assembly Loosen the two lock nuts from the hex studs and turn out the two studs sufficiently to slide the assembly out ...

Page 8: ...Page 8 Pull the Front Frame assembly out of the searchlight Complete Reflector elevation motor assembly ...

Page 9: ...ntacts mounted in the head of the light RED WHITE UP AND DOWN GREEN YELLOW RIGHT AND LEFT View of the two plastic gears driven by the Rotation motor and the contact assembly that transfer the voltage from the slip ring to the bulbs and elevation motor 3 RED 1 WHITE 2 GREEN 4 YELLOW Planet Gear Contact assembly ...

Page 10: ...Page 10 Rotation motor It is actually an assembly that consists of a motor and a gearbox with spindle gear GEARBOX MOTOR ...

Page 11: ...hm meter as you would a normal incandescent house bulb Remove without touching the bulb with your hand the bulb from the socket and connect the leads to a 6V battery to test them If the bulbs test good check for corrosion on the brush assembly mounted at the bottom of the housing or on the slip ring assembly mounted in the base If there is corrosion on either the brush or slip ring assemblies gent...

Page 12: ...ght If you change the POLARITY it should move the other way If this happens without a problem the MCU Master control unit is faulty and needs to be replaced If not do the following Remove the four screws underneath the head of the light to loosen the protection cover Gently lift the head from the base in order to view the two plastic gears by turning the head upside down to see them If they are in...

Page 13: ...r reading then the coax cable is ok and it is recommended that the point pad and MCU be sent in for testing and possible replacement Extending the coaxial cable Please be sure to use RG 59 coaxial cable if there is a need to extend the coax between the Point pad and the Master Controller or if the existing cable is damaged and needs to be replaced Maximum cable length between the Master controller...

Page 14: ...ight to Technical Service ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood road Fort Lauderdale Fl 33312 Please add a memo with what needs to be done refurbishment sender company name full return address and contact number of a person that can OK a quote on the complete refurbishment of the light ...

Page 15: ...P RING HRMK 2100 HOUSING HRMK 2101 FRONT FRAME HRMK 2102 PROTECTION COVER HRMK 2103 U TYPE BASE HRMK 2200 FRONT FRAME GASKET HRMK 2202 O RING SMALL HRMK 2203 O RING LARGE HRMK 2300 BRUSH ASSEMBLY HRMK 2500 REFLECTOR HOLDER HRMK 2501 SOCKET HOLDER HRMK 4100 FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY HRMK 4200 ELEVATION MOTOR HRMK 4300 ROTATION MOTOR 9283 3 COMPLETE MASTER CONTROLLER POINT PAD AND COAXIAL CABLE SET 1927 ...

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