ASTEL MARINE PLAQUE MFM0680 User manual

PLAQUE
MFM0680
UNDERWATER
LIGHT
Operating Instructions

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CONTENTS
Preface...............................................................................................................................................3
Features.............................................................................................................................................3
Precautions........................................................................................................................................3
Controls and Connectors....................................................................................................................4
Underwater Light PLAQUE MFM0680.........................................................................................4
Power Supply Unit MPS02800.....................................................................................................5
Installation..........................................................................................................................................6
Underwater Light PLAQUE MFM0680.........................................................................................6
Power Supply Unit MPS02800.....................................................................................................7
Appearance........................................................................................................................................9
Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................................9
Warranty...........................................................................................................................................10
Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................11
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PREFACE
The PLAQUE series underwater lights are
designed to use the latest LED lighting
technology for flush-mount installation where
the most important are low-profile casings to
avoid high water resistance and quality
materials to assure very reliability installation
and operation.
All the models are available in aluminium
bronze casings. The lighting are available in
white, blue and green colors. All the models
are designed with 6 power LEDs and suitable
power supply units.
FEATURES
•Aluminium Bronze Casing
•6 Power LEDs Design
•White, Blue or Green Lighting
•Tempered Glass Optical Window
•High-Efficiency Lens
•Low Power Consumption
•Over-Temperature Protection
•Simple Installation
•Remote Control (optional)
PRECAUTIONS
•The underwater light has to be installed and
used in accordance with the instructions of
this manual only.
•The power supply has to be disconnected
before installation.
•The underwater light is recomended to be
installed around 0.2 m below the waterline
for the best illumination and to avoid over-
heating.
•Do not try to install or remove the
underwater light while the vessel is in the
water.
•The optical window has to be cleaned by a
soft brush or cloth. Avoid using any
abrasive or chemical cleaner on the optical
window.
•Avoid installing the power supply unit in
extremely hot places and near appliances
generating strong magnetic fields.
•Do turn power off immediately and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel if
the underwater light does not operate
normally following the operating
instructions.

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
Underwater Light PLAQUE MFM0680
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2
5
3
4
(1) Optical window
The 6 mm depth tempered glass optical window.
(2) Underwater light casing
Aluminium bronze casing with fixing holes and cable gland.
(3) Fixing assembly
The fixing nut, washer and screws to fix the underwater light on the hull.
(4) Cable
The 4-pole multi-core cable to connect the power supply unit.
(5) Heat sink
The aluminium heat sink to enable properly temperature stability of the underwater light.

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Power Supply Unit MPS02800
(1) LIGHT
Terminal-block connector to connect the LED underwater light using 4-pole multi-core cable.
(2) CONTROL
Terminal-block connector to connect optional remote control unit or switch.
(3) DC IN
Terminal-block connector to connect 12-24Vdc power supply.
(4) DC OUT
Terminal-block connector to connect to the DC IN connector of another power supply unit.

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INSTALLATION
The underwater light kit consists of the following components:
•Underwater Light PLAQUE MFM0680
•Power Supply Unit MPS02800
•Washer
•Fixing nut with 4 screws M8 and bonding screw M4
•2 x cable gland M12
•Operating Instructions with Declaration of Conformity and Warranty conditions
Underwater Light PLAQUE MFM0680
The PLAQUE MFM0680 has to be installed on a flat surface of the hull of the vessel.
Do not try to install the underwater light while the vessel is in the water.
When the installation is finished briefly test the underwater light prior to launching the vessel.
The installation have to be realized by a qualified personnel.
SEALING
SEALING GROOVES
HULL
NUT
SCREW M70
SCREW M8X25
BONDING
SCREW M4
WASHER
Note:
•Avoid using the underwater light out of the water for more than 5 minutes.
The underwater light is protected by a temperature sensor against over-heating. When the
temperature of the underwater light exceeds 60°C the power supply unit starts to reduce
the current of the LEDs. If the temperature of the underwater light exceeds 90°C the
underwater light is automatically switched off.
Hull preparation
The underwater light is recomended to be installed around 0.2 m below the waterline for the best
illumination and to avoid over-heating.
To fix the underwater light the diameter of a hole drilled through the hull has to be 72 mm.
Sealing
Before inserting the underwater light through the hole the sealant has to be used into the grooves
and has to be added to the exposed inner hole surface from the inside of the hull under the washer.
The sealant can be on silicon basis but the best solution is two-component polymer sealant.
Fixing
The underwater light has to be inserted through the hole from outside of the hull and has to be fixed
by the help of the fixing nut with 4 screws M8 and washer.

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Note:
•To install the underwater light on the steel hull it is highly recommended to use the
optional isolation board (not included) between the hull and underwater light casing to
prevent galvanic corrosion.
Note:
•Do not overtighten the screws M8 as this can result in hull or underwater light damage.
Bonding
The underwater light has to be connected to the vessels bonding and cathodic protection using a pre-
tinned wire a minimum of 8 AWG (8.36 mm2) with green insulation or green with a yellow stripe. The
wire has to be connected to the underwater light by the help of the bonding screw M4 located on the
fixing nut.
Note:
•It is highly recommended to paint the entire underwater casing exposed to the water with
anti-foul paint.
Power Supply Unit MPS02800
The MPS02800 has to be installed near the underwater light inside of the vessel.
Avoid the installation in extremely hot places and near appliances generating strong magnetic fields.
An extension cable can be used in case of longer distance between the underwater light and the
power supply unit but with suitable length and thickness.
The installation have to be realized by a qualified personnel.
C11
R11
C20
C1
C19
R7
L5
L3
R1
C10
L1
C2
R13
L4
U6
R8
R6
C13
T1
R3
C12
R15
C3
C4C15
C7
R10
R14
D1
U3R2
C14
D2
R4 D3
C5
L7
T3
R9
T2
C6
RT1
R12
K4
R5
Z1
C17
D4 D5
D6
R16
L2
C9
K3
K1
L6
C16
K5
K2
32PWM14
LIGHT
DC OUT
SERIAL NUMBER:
CONTROL DC IN
ASTEL
MARINE
F3A
S
MPS02800
REMOTE
CONTROL
Note:
•The main DC power supply of the vessel has to be switched off before installation.
Power supply connection
The power supply has to be connected through the switch (not included) and protected by a fuse (not
included) to the DC IN terminal-block connector with correct polarity. The power supply voltage has to
be from 10 - 30Vdc.

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A power supply unit of another underwater light can be connected to the DC OUT terminal-block
connector.
Note:
•Only one additional power supply unit of the same model number can be connected to the
DC OUT terminal-block connector and suitable power supply cable should be used. The
appurtenant cap should be removed from the casing and enclosed cable gland M12 should
be inserted.
Underwater light connection
The underwater light has to be connected to the LIGHT terminal-block connector as described in the
table below:
MPS02800
terminal-block connector
LIGHT
PLAQUE MFM0680
wire colour FUNCTION
1 Brown LED1+
2 Orange LED1-
3 Red Temperature sensor +
4 Black Temperature sensor -
Remote control connection
Remote control (optional) can be connected to the CONTROL terminal-block connector to turn-on
and turn-off and to control the luminosity of the underwater light.
To remotely turn-on and turn-off the underwater light the simple switch (not included) can be used
and connected to the CONTROL terminal-block connector by a 2-pole signal cable (not included).
Note:
•To connect the 2-pole signal cable the appurtenant cap should be removed from the casing
and enclosed cable gland M12 should be inserted.
Note:
•If remote control is not used for normal operation the both contacts of CONTROL terminal-
block connector has to be bridged.

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APPEARANCE
135
50
64
Ø110
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
LED Underwater Light PLAQUE MFM0680
Power requirement 800 mA
Lens angle 50°
Optical window 6 mm depth tempered glass
Luminous flux 1.300 lm
White color temperature 10.000 K
Operating temperature -10°C - +50°C
Casing Aluminium bronze (AB2)
Protection IP 68
Dimensions Ø110x135mm
Weight 2.3 kg
Power Supply Unit MPS02800
Input voltage 12-24 Vdc
Consumption max. 1.8 Adc/12 Vdc or 0.8 Adc/24 Vdc
Operating temperature -10°C - +50°C
Casing Polycarbonate
Protection IP 65
Dimensions 127x111x55.5mm
Weight 0.3 kg
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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WARRANTY
1. The equipment manufactured by ASTEL d.o.o. is warranted to be free from defects in
workmanship and materials under normal use and service.
2. This Warranty is in effect for of two years from the date of purchase by the user. Proof of purchase
must be included, to establish that it is inside the warranty period.
3. This Warranty is transferrable and covers the product for the specified time period.
4. In case any part od the equipment proves to be defective, other than those parts excluded in
paragraph 5 below, the owner should do the following:
(a) prepare a detailed written statement of the nature and circumstances of the defect, to the best
of the Owner’s knowledge, including the date of purchase, the place of purchase, the name and
adress of the installer, and the Purchaser’s name, adress and telephone number;
(b) the Owner should return the defective part or unit along with the statement referenced in the
preceding paragraph to the warrantor, ASTEL d.o.o., or an authorized distributor,
postage/shipping prepaid and at the expense of the Purchaser;
(c) if upon the Warrantor’s or authorized distributor’s examination, the defect is determined to
result from defective material or workmanship, the equipment will be repaired or replaced at the
Warrantor’s option without charge, and returned to the Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense;
(d) no refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Purchaser, unless the Warrantor is
unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do so. Prior
to refund of the purchase price, Purchaser must submit a statement in writing from a
professional boating equipment supplier that the installation instructions of the Operating
Instructions manual have been complied with and that the defect remains;
(e) warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor, or an authorized distributor, and
any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone else shall render this warranty void.
5. There shall be no warranty for defects or damages coused by faulty installation or hook-up, abuse
or misuse of the equipment including exposure to excessive heat, salt or fresh water spray, or
water immersion except for equipment specially designed as waterproof.
6. There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its
employees and representatives for injury to any person or persons, or damage to property, loss of
income or profit, or any other consequential or resulting damage or cost which may be claimed to
have been incurred through the use or sale of the equipment, including any possible failure or
malfunction of the equipment, or part thereof.
7. The Warrantor assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages of any kind including
damages arising from collision with other vessels or objects.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer's Name: ASTEL, Podjetje za projektiranje, proizvodnjo in
trgovino, d.o.o.
Manufacturer's Address: Dutovlje 138
6221 Dutovlje
Slovenija
declares that the products
Item, Product Name and Model Number: 1. Underwater Light PLAQUE MFM0680 with
Power Supply Unit MPS02800
conform to the following Product Specifications:
EMC: EN 55022 (CISPR 22: 1993)
EN 50130-4: 1994
Safety: EN 60950
EN 60529
Supplementary Information:
The products herewith comply with the requirements of the following Directives and carry the CE-
marking accordingly:
- the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
- the Safety Directive 73/23/EEC
ASTEL d.o.o.
Dutovlje 138
6221 Dutovlje
Slovenija
5
th December, 2008

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ASTEL d.o.o., Dutovlje 138, 6221 Dutovlje, Slovenia
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