ACR Electronics RCL-100 Installation instructions

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - FOREWORD ___________________________ 3
SECTION 2 - GENERAL _____________________________ 4
SECTION 3 - SEARCHLIGHT _________________________ 4
SECTION 4 - REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ______________ 5
SECTION 5 - URP-102 POINT PAD™___________________ 5
SECTION 6 - URC-102 MASTER CONTROLLER __________ 10
APPENDIX A - RCL-100D SPECIFICATIONS _____________ 16
APPENDIX B - USER REPLACEABLE PARTS _____________ 17
APPENDIX C - BULB REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE _______ 18
APPENDIX D - PRODUCT COMPONENTS ______________ 19
APPENDIX E - ACCESSORY COMPONENTS _____________ 20
APPENDIX F - WARRANTY, USEFUL LIFE POLICY, NOTICES 22
PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND NOTES CAREFULLY

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RCL-100D, 12/24V
REMOTE CONTROL SEARCHLIGHT SYSTEM
Figure 1 - Remote Control Searchlight System
SECTION 1 - FOREWORD
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR RCL-100D
Searchlight. The combination of computer aided design, high quality
raw materials, and quality-controlled manufacturing produce a
superior product. The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the
harshest environmental conditions known to man. This assures that
the products we produce can stand up to the tough marine
environment. With proper care and maintenance your searchlight will
be in service for years to come.
ACR is proud to be ISO 9001 certified, the International Standard for
Quality.
SEARCHLIGHT

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SECTION 2 - GENERAL
The RCL-100D was specially designed for mariners who require a
high intensity remote controlled searchlight that can stand up to the
tough marine environment.
The RCL-100D Searchlight System contains a narrow beam
searchlight that produces 200,000 peak candle power by combining
two 55W halogen lamps with our unique optical quality parabolic
reflectors.
All functions of the Searchlight can be electrically operated by remote
control from the pilot area of the vessel using the URP-102 Point
Pad™, URC-102 Master Controller, and interconnect cable supplied
with the RCL-100D. Searchlights equipped with the URC-102 Master
Controller now have ACR's unique XRCiZ™feature. The XRCiZ™
feature routinely operates all moving parts in the Searchlight to keep
the motors and drive mechanism freely running.
SECTION 3 - SEARCHLIGHT
The sleek design and modern construction of the Searchlight body
makes it attractive for recreational and commercial vessels. The
Searchlight is totally enclosed and is made of rugged aluminum alloy.
It is gasketed and finished to be resistant to the weather.
Mounting
Make sure the area is clean and dry. The Searchlight can be mounted
where desired, using appropriate length 3/16" diameter, stainless
steel fasteners. Four (4) nylon shoulder washers are supplied with the
RCL-100D Searchlight. The nylon washers prevent a galvanic
reaction between the mounting hardware and the base of the
Searchlight. Be sure these washers have been inserted in the base
mounting holes and that the mounting base gasket is securely in
place before bolting down. Silicone grease should be applied to the
bottom of the gasket to help in waterproofing the unit. When
mounting, be sure that the Searchlight is able to rotate 360° without
hitting any obstructions. For the drilling hole pattern, refer to the
Searchlight Mounting Template, supplied in the Mounting Templates.
CAUTION: Do not mount the searchlight upside down. Moisture
will not be able to drain from the inverted light head assembly.

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NOTE: The Searchlight should be left uncovered if the XRCiZ feature
is enabled.
SECTION 4 - REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
The Remote Control System consists of the URC-102 Master
Controller and the URP-102 Point Pad™. This system is compatible
with 12 VDC and 24 VDC systems without modification. The Remote
Control System may be used with 12 V or 24 V Searchlights, ONLY
THE LAMPS IN THE LIGHT HEAD ASSEMBLY MUST BE
CHANGED TO MATCH THE VOLTAGE RATING.
SECTION 5 - URP-102 POINT PAD™
Case Options
The URP-102 Point Pad™ is supplied as a surface mount unit (see
Figure 4). A flush mount option is provided (see Figure 5). To switch
mounting options, unscrew the six (6) screws on the unit’s back plate
and remove the front cover. Fit the Point Pad™ with the flush mount
cover, replace the back plate, and screw the unit back together.
Mounting
Both the surface mount and flush mount options require access to the
backside of the mounting location. Make sure there are no
obstructions behind the area where the switch is to be located (e.g.
bulkheads, wires, plumbing, or hardware). Check in advance that the
coax cable from the Master Controller can be routed to this location.
Generally, the Point Pad™ should be mounted in a protected area.
Install the surface mount Point Pad™ by drilling 3 holes in the
dashboard location using the Point Pad™ Surface Mount Template
supplied in the Mounting Templates. Mount the Point Pad™ to the
dashboard using the gasket, washers, and nuts supplied. Use a
sealant around the bolt holes to protect from moisture intrusion.
When the flush mount option is selected, cut a rectangular hole in the
dashboard location using the Point Pad™ Flush Mount Template
supplied in the Mounting Templates. Use the gasket, washers, nuts,
and the two U-Clamps provided to secure the Point Pad™. Use a
sealant around the cut out to protect from moisture intrusion.
Connecting to the Master Controller
The Point Pad™ communicates with the Master Controller via
standard television type RG-59 coaxial cable. The connectors are

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standard "F" type television connectors. The connector on the back of
the Point Pad™ is located in the center of the panel for ease of
installation. After the coax cable has been routed and the “F”
connectors attached to the coax cable, simply screw the “F”
connectors to the Master Controller and the Point Pad™. The cable
and connectors are available either through ACR Electronics, your
local Radio Shack or other sources of electronic hardware.
Additional Point Pads™ (up to three (3) Pads) may be used with one
(1) Master Controller. A standard "T" connector or RG-59 television
type "splitter" is used for each additional Point Pad (see Figure 2).
Limit the total length of all coax cable used to 300 feet.
The URP-102 Point Pad™ is backwards compatible with all RCL-
100/50 Searchlights and with the URC-101 Master Controller.
NOTE: The URP-102 Point Pad™ is not recommended for use with
the first generation URC-100 Master Controllers.

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Figure 2 - Point Pad™ Connection Block Diagram
URP-102
Point Pad
URP-102
Point Pad
URP-102
Point Pad
URC-102
Master
Controller Unit
URC-102
Master
Controller Unit
Power
Source
Power
Source
RG-59 Coaxial Cable
RG-59 Coaxial Cable
RG-59 Coaxial Cable
RG-59 Coaxial Cable
Fuse
Fuse
“T” Conn.
or Splitter
Single Point Pad
Multiple Point Pads

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Figure 3 - URP-102 Point Pad™ Functions
URP-102 Point Pad Functions
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the lights ON or OFF.
Press the SPEED button to toggle between High and Low rotation
speeds.
Press the Right or Left Arrows to rotate the Searchlight in that
direction.
Press the Up or Down Arrows to raise or lower the Searchlight-
beam.
To activate the XRCiZ™feature, press and hold the ON/OFF
button for greater than 5 seconds. The green LED indicates XRCiZ™
feature is enabled.
To deactivate the XRCiZ™feature, Press and hold the ON/OFF
button for greater than 5 seconds. The red LED indicates XRCiZ™
feature is disabled.
An LED blinking red / green indicates that the XRCiZ™feature is
now “exercising” the Searchlight.
NOTE: XRCiZ™feature is only available when paired with a URC-
102 Master Controller.

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Figure 4 - URP-102 Point Pad™ Surface Mount Case
Figure 5 - URP-102 Point Pad™ Flush Mount Case

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Figure 6 - URP-102 Point Pad™
Surface Mount Case with gasket and Flush Mount Case with
gasket
SECTION 6 - URC-102 MASTER CONTROLLER
Mounting
The Master Controller can be mounted in any position near the
Searchlight that is protected from the weather. Check in advance that
the coax cable from the Point Pad™ and the wiring harness from the
Searchlight can be routed to this location. Mount the Master controller
with the wires and coax facing down. Use an appropriate fastener for
your mounting location. Use a sealant in fastener holes to prevent
moisture intrusion.
General Wiring Scheme
The RCL-100 has a unique wiring scheme. Special attention must be
paid to the following chart. The Master Controller is supplied with an
in-line fuse-holder on the Orange power lead. Use only 15 amp fuses
in this fuse-holder. See Figure 9 for the Master Controller wiring
diagram.
WARNING: Failure to follow this arrangement may damage
components.

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Master
Controller Wire
Searchlight
Cable Wire
Power Source
Lead
Function
Orange
+12 VDC or +24
VDC**
Power
Blue
Ground
Ground
Yellow
Yellow
Lamp Power
Green
Green
Lamp Ground
Red
Red
Up
White
White
Down
Black
Black
Right
Brown
Brown
Left
Table 1
WARNING: This wire MUST be fused with a 15 amp fuse in the
Master Controller's in-line fuse-holder.
Wiring to Searchlight
The RCL-100 Searchlight is supplied with a 15 foot integral wire
harness. This wire harness is cut to this length specifically to allow for
a voltage drop. Shortening the harness will decrease the life of the
bulbs. Any extra length of wire harness should be loosely coiled in a
convenient place. For best performance, the controller should be
attached to the end of the 15' Searchlight wire harness. If you must
lengthen the wire harness, use heavy duty wire to minimize the
voltage drop. This is especially important for the YELLOW lamp
power and GREEN lamp ground wires.
Following the wiring scheme shown in Table 1 use the supplied butt
connectors to connect the Master Controller to the Searchlight.
Wiring to Point Pad™
The RG-59 Coax cable is supplied without the “F” connectors
attached for ease of routing. After the coax has been routed, strip the
insulation and crimp the “F” connectors in place. Screw the “F”
connectors to the Master Controller and the Point Pad™.
Wiring to Power Supply
The power source must be a fused 12 VDC, 10-amp supply or 24
VDC, 5-amp supply. Following the wiring scheme in Table 1, use the
supplied butt connectors to connect the Master Controller to the
Power Source. Refer to Table 2 for proper wire size for connection of
the input power lines.

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NOTE: As per the wiring scheme, the ORANGE wire is connected to
the Positive terminal and the BLUE wire is connected to the Negative
terminal of the power source.
CAUTION: Observe polarities when attaching wires!
Maximum Cable Length
Wire Size
12v System
24v System
#8 AWG
25 ft.
100 ft.
#10 AWG
15 ft.
60 ft.
#12 AWG
10 ft.
40 ft.
Table 2
Function
The URC-102 Master Controller is designed to perform up to six
different duties on searchlights, winches, and other electrical devices.
The Master Controller provides optimum voltage to ensure brightest
performance and long lamp life, regardless of boat system voltage
fluctuations. The Master Controller is compatible with devices
requiring 12 VDC or 24 VDC operation.
The URC-102 Master Controller has the unique XRCiZ™feature. The
XRCiZ™feature routinely operates all moving parts in the Searchlight
to keep the motors and drive mechanism freely running. Once
activated, and every 30 days thereafter, the XRCiZ™feature wakes
up and operates the Searchlight. The Searchlight will rotate 360 in
both directions and the parabolic reflectors will move to the full up and
down positions. This feature keeps the Searchlight in peak working
order when not in service for long periods of time.
To activate the XRCiZ™feature, press and hold the Point Pad™
ON/OFF button for greater than 5 seconds. The green LED on the
URC-102 Point Pad™ indicates that the XRCiZ™ feature is enabled.
While enabled, The XRCiZ™feature can be started outside of its 30-
day cycle by pressing and holding the Speed button on the Point
Pad™ for greater than 5 seconds.
While the XRCiZ™feature is operating the Searchlight, pressing any
Point Pad™ button will stop the current cycle and leave the
Searchlight to follow any additional commands.

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To deactivate the XRCiZ™feature, press and hold the Point Pad™
ON/OFF button for greater than 5 seconds. The Red LED on the
URC-102 Point Pad™ indicates that the XRCiZ™ feature is disabled.
NOTE: LED feedback is not available when using RCL-100 or URC-
101 Point Pads™.
NOTE: The Searchlight should not be covered while the XRCiZ™
feature is enabled.
The URC-102 Master Controller provides optimum voltage to ensure
the brightest searchlight performance and long bulb life. Also to
extend lamp life, the Master Controller has a timed lamp power up
feature. The searchlight lamps reach full intensity within 2 seconds.
The URC-102 Master Controller has a searchlight motor timeout
feature. If a Point Pad™ rotation switch (right or left) is continuously
engaged for more than 50 seconds, the Master Controller will
interrupt the operation until the Point Pad™ switch is disengaged.
This feature will save the searchlight motor from burnout due to
accidental activation. The elevation motor has similar features which
will timeout in approximately 20 seconds.

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Master
RCL-100
Point Pad
Spotlight
Yellow Lamp Power
Green Lamp Ground
Red Spot Up
White Spot Down
Brown Spot Left
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
Figure 7 - URC-102 Master Controller Wiring Diagram

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Figure 8 - URC-102 Master Controller

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APPENDIX A - RCL-100D SPECIFICATIONS (with
URC-102 Controller)
Specification
12V Unit
24V Unit
Mirror diameter
4in (10.16cm) X
2.75in (6.99cm)
4in (10.16cm) X
2.75in (6.99cm)
Rated voltage (Volt)
12- 16 VDC
24- 31 VDC
Rated current (A)
10
5
Applicable lamp
55W halogen
Lamp X 2
(base –G6.35)
JCD12V-55WDX
70W halogen
Lamp X2
(base –G6.35)
JDC24V-55WDX
Peak beam candle
power (candela)
200,000
160,000
Beam spread
(degrees)
Horizontal 7°,
Vertical 5°
Horizontal 7°,
Vertical 5°
Elevation angle
(degrees)
Up 9°, Down 17°
Up 9°, Down 17°
Turning angle
(degrees)
360°
360°
Elevation speed
4° per second
6°per second
Turning speed
Fast 28°per second,
Slow 15°per second
Fast 28°per second,
Slow 15°per second
Weight
7.15lbs (3.24 kg)
7.15lbs (3.24 kg)
Interconnect cable
15ft (4.57M)
15ft (4.57M)
*All specifications are nominal values

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APPENDIX B - USER REPLACEABLE PARTS
ACR/RCL-100D
Figure 9 - Searchlight User Replaceable Parts
Item
Number
Description
Quantity
ACR Part
Number
1
Front Glass
1
HRMK 1300
2
Front Frame
1
HRMK 2101
3A
Window Weather Strip
1
HRMK 1201
3B
Screw M4x18
2
HRMK 1600
3C
Washer M408
2
HRMK 9301
4
Gasket of front frame
1
HRMK 2200
5
10 cm reflector
2
HRMK 1301
6
Protection Cover
1
HRMK 2102
7
O-Ring #594
1
HRMK 2202
8A
55W quartz halogen bulb (12V)
2
6001
8B
55W quartz halogen bulb (24V)
2
6003
9
Shoulder Washer
4
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10
Base Housing
1
HRMK 2103
11
Head Housing
1
HRMK 2100

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APPENDIX C - BULB REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
Two 55W, quartz-halogen bulbs are provided with your RCL-100D. If
they should need replacement, they can be ordered through an ACR
dealer or through ACR Electronics. The part numbers are P/N 6001 for
12V units and P/N 6003 for 24V units.
CAUTION: Failure to follow replacement instructions carefully can
result in damage to bulb and/or light. All part sales are final.
To replace the lamps:
1. Disconnect unit from power source and allow bulbs to cool.
2. Remove two screws holding the front flange and glass in place.
3. To remove the old lamp bulbs, grasp base of the lamp and pull
straight out.
WARNING: Do not touch glass parabolic reflector with fingers or
tools!
4. Install the new lamp bulb using a soft clean cloth to avoid touching
the bulb with your fingers. Insert the lamp bulb pins into socket and
press firmly in place.
CAUTION: If the lamp bulbs or reflectors are accidentally touched,
carefully clean with a soft rag and alcohol (isopropanol) before
continuing.
5. Replace the front flange and glass and install the two retaining
screws. Be sure the neoprene gasket is securely in place.
6. Reconnect the unit to the power source.

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APPENDIX D - PRODUCT COMPONENTS
Product No. 1930.3 - RCL-100D 12 V Searchlight Installation Kit
includes:
Description
Quantity
ACR Part Number
Searchlight, RCL-100D, 12 V
1
A3-06-1106-3
Kit, Nylon Washers (4)
1
A3-06-1940
Connector, “F”
2
A1-03-0220
Cable, Coaxial
15ft
A2-07-0002-6
Master Controller, URC-102
1
A3-06-2231
Connector, "In-Line"
8
A1-03-0222
Point Pad™, URP-102 with
Surface Mount Case
1
A3-06-2230
Case, Flush Mount
1
A1-18-1875-2
Gasket, Surface Mount
1
A1-25-0140-1
Gasket, Flush Mount
1
A1-25-0140-2
U Clamp
2
A1-17-1366
Nuts, Nylon-lock
2
A1-05-0776
Washers
2
A1-05-0777
Warranty Card
1
A1-20-1019
Product Support Manual
1
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Mounting Templates
1
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Product No. 1931.3 - RCL-100D 24 V Searchlight Installation Kit
includes:
Description
Quantity
ACR Part Number
Searchlight, RCL-100D, 24 V
1
A3-06-1106-4
Kit, Nylon Washers (4)
1
A3-06-1940
Connector, “F”
2
A1-03-0220
Cable, Coaxial
15ft
A2-07-0002-6
Master Controller, URC-102
1
A3-06-2231
Connector, "In-Line"
8
A1-03-0222
Point Pad™, URP-102 with
Surface Mount Case
1
A3-06-2230
Case, Flush Mount
1
A1-18-1875-2
Gasket, Surface Mount
1
A1-25-0140-1
Gasket, Flush Mount
1
A1-25-0140-2
U Clamp
2
A1-17-1366
Nuts, Nylon-lock
2
A1-05-0776
Washers
2
A1-05-0777
Warranty Card
1
A1-20-1019
Product Support Manual
1
Y1-03-0138
Mounting Templates
1
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APPENDIX E - ACCESSORY COMPONENTS
Product No. 1927.3 - URC-102 Master Controller Installation Kit
includes:
Description
Quantity
ACR Part Number
Master Controller, URC-102
1
A3-06-2231
Connector, "In-Line"
8
A1-03-0222
Instruction Sheet, Master
Controller
1
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Product No. 1928.3 - URP-102 Point Pad™ Installation Kit includes:
Description
Quantity
ACR Part Number
Point Pad™, URP-102 with
Surface Mount Case
1
A3-06-2230
Case, Flush Mount
1
A1-18-1875-2
Gasket, Surface Mount
1
A1-25-0140-1
Gasket, Flush Mount
1
A1-25-0140-2
U Clamp
2
A1-17-1366
Nuts, Nylon-lock
2
A1-05-0776
Washers
2
A1-05-0777
Adapter Plate, Flush mount
1
A1-18-1871
Adapter Plate, Surface mount
1
A1-18-1892
Instruction Sheet, Point Pad™
1
Y1-06-0179
Mounting Templates
1
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Product No. 1929.1 - Wiring Kit RCL-50 / 100 series searchlights
includes:
Description
Quantity
ACR Part Number
Connector, “F”
2
A1-03-0220
Cable, Coaxial
15ft
A2-07-0002-6