ASTEL EQUATOR User manual

EQUATOR
MSR1280
UNDERWATER
LIGHT
Operating Instructions

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CONTENTS
Preface............................................................................................................................................... 3
Features............................................................................................................................................. 3
Precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Components and Connectors............................................................................................................. 4
Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Controls.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Appearance........................................................................................................................................ 9
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................... 9
Warranty........................................................................................................................................... 10
Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................. 11
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PREFACE
The EQUATOR MSR1280 series of a compact
ultra-thin underwater light with built-in driver is
designed to use the latest LED lighting
technology.
The surface-mount designed casing enable
very simple installation on the stern and both
sides of the hull without making any bigger
holes through the hull under waterline.
All the models are available in aluminium
bronze or stainless steel casings. The lighting
is available in white, blue, green RGB or WGB
colors with 12 power LEDs.
The multi-color RGB or WGB versions allow
changing of the color of lighting manually or
automatically through the complete rainbow or
turqouise spectrum.
The most advanced electronic design with
built-in microprocessor enables network
connection and simple control of complete
group of lights with dimming.
FEATURES
•Innovative and Patented Design
•Aluminium Bronze (AB2) or Stainless Steel
Ultra-Thin Casing
•12 Power LEDs Design
•White, Blue, Green or Multi-Color RGB /
WGB Lighting
•High Grade Polycarbonate Glass Optical
Window
•Vacuum Metalized Reflector
•Remote Control
•Digital Dimming
•Built-in ASTEL Protocol for DMX512
Control of Multi-Color RGB / WGB versions
•Polarity Protection
•Transient Protection
•Thermal Protection
•Wide Range Power Supply
•Low Power Consumption
•Simple Installation
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 must be clear and not
covered by any kind of isolating or other
material.
•The optical window has to be cleaned with
a mild soap or detergent and lukewarm
water by using a soft cloth or sponge. Do
not use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners.
Never scrape with razor blades or other
sharp instruments. Benzene, leaded
gasoline, acetone or carbon tetrachloride
should never be used.
•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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COMPONENTS AND CONNECTORS
(1) Optical window
High-grade polycarbonate glass optical window.
(2) Underwater light casing
Aluminium bronze or stainless steel casing with fixing holes and cable gland.
(3) Cable
The 4-pole multi-core cable to connect the 12-24Vdc power supply and optional remote control or
switch.
(4) Fixing screw
The fixing screws to fix the underwater light on the hull.

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INSTALLATION
The underwater light kit consists of the following components:
•Underwater Light EQUATOR MSR1280
•4 x fixing screw M6x80 with nut M6 and washer
•Operating Instructions with Declaration of Conformity and Warranty conditions
The EQUATOR MSR1280 has to be installed on a flat surface on the stern or both sides 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.
Note:
•Avoid using the underwater light out of the water for more than 2 minutes.
The underwater light is protected by a temperature sensor against over-heating. When the
temperature of the underwater light exceeds 85°C the underwater light is automatically
switched off.
Hull preparation
The underwater light is recommended to be installed around 0.2 m below the waterline for the best
illumination and to avoid over-heating.
To fix the underwater light with screws M6x80 the diameter of holes drilled into the hull has to be 6
mm.
The diameter of the hole for cable gland drilled through the hull has to be 10 mm.
Sealing
Before inserting the cable with gland through the hole the sealant has to be used into the grooves,
around the four fixing holes and around the gland in the rear surface of the underwater light.
The sealant has to be added to the exposed inner hole surface from the inside of the hull around the
gland.
The sealant can be on silicon basis but the best solution is two-component polymer sealant.
Fixing
The cable with gland has to be inserted through the hole from outside of the hull.
The underwater light has to be fixed with three screws M6x80 with nuts M6 and washers.

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Note:
•All the stainless steel fixing screws (M6x80) it is highly recommended to be sealed in the
contact with underwater light casing by optional TEF-GELTM waterproof paste (not
included) to prevent galvanic corrosion.
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 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 one screw M6x80 and connected to
that screw from the inside of the hull.
Note:
•It is highly recommended to paint the entire underwater casing exposed to the water with
anti-foul paint.
•The optical window is protected with foil which has to be removed after anti-fouling
process.
Connection
The power supply has to be connected through the switch (not included) with correct polarity and
protected by a fuse (not included). The power supply voltage has to be from 10 - 30Vdc.
Note:
•The main DC power supply of the vessel has to be switched off before installation.
The underwater light has to be connected as described in the table below:
EQUATOR MSR1280
wire colour
FUNCTION
Red
+ DC Power Supply
Black
GND Power Supply
Orange
+ Control
Brown
GND Control
Remote control connection
Single-color white (W), blue (B) or green (G) models
To remotely turn-on and turn-off the underwater light the simple switch (not included) can be used
and connected to the CONTROL wires by a 2-pole signal cable (not included).
Note:
•If the remote control is not used at single-color models for normal operation the both
CONTROL wires have to be bridged and insulated or connected to the GND.
Optional PWM dimmer MDU13 can be connected to the CONTROL wires by using a 2-pole signal
cable (not included).

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Multi-color (M) or (T) models
To control the mode of lighting the simple momentary-switch (not included) has to be used and
connected to the CONTROL wires by the 2-pole signal cable (not included).
Optional MXU01 or MXU03 interfaces can be connected to the CONTROL wires by using a 2-pole
signal cable (not included).
CONTROLS
Single-color white (W), blue (B) or green (G) models
Remote control can be used to turn-on and turn-off the underwater light and to control the luminosity.
Dimming
The dimming are enabled by using optional PWM dimmer MDU13.
DMX512 control
The network connection to control the lights with the standard DMX512 protocol is enabled by using
optional PWM dimmer MDU13 and optional MXU01 or MXU03 interfaces.
Multi-color (M) or (T) models:
Remote control has to be used to turn-on and turn-off the underwater light and to control the mode of
lighting and luminosity.
The multi-color underwater light can be controlled by using the momentary-switch.
When the light is turned-off the color or mode of lighting can be changed sequentially by pressing
the momentary switch for 2 seconds:
EQUATOR MSR1280
Sequence of lighting
Custom Color
Full RGB / WGB
Cool White
Bluish White
Red / White
Green
Blue
Rainbow / Turqouise
Color Spectrum
Turning on /off
Press the momentary-switch shortly.
Changing the color or mode of lighting
When the light is turned-off press the momentary-switch for 2 seconds.
Setting the Custom Color
At the selected Rainbow / Turqouise Color Spectrum mode press the momentary-switch shortly to
turn the light off. After that press the momentary-switch for 5 seconds or until the light is switched to
the selected color and then the Custom Color is set and selected.

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Dimming
When the light is turned-on press the momentary-switch until the desired illumination is achieved. By
another pressing of the momentary-switch the luminosity will increase to the maximum illumination.
Set default
Press the momentary switch for min. 40 seconds or until the light is turned off.
Synchronization
When more than one multi-color underwater light is connected to the system the optional
Synchronization Unit MSU08 is recommended to synchronize the colors of lighting at the Rainbow /
Turqouise Color Spectrum mode of lighting. On the other case the colors of all installed lights would
not be the same after few minutes or hours of operation in the Rainbow / Turqouise Color Spectrum
mode.
If the multi-color light is used only with one of the fixed color of lighting the synchronization is not
necessary.
DMX512 control
The built-in ASTEL protocol enables the network connection to control the lights with the standard
DMX512 protocol by using optional MXU01 or MXU03 interfaces.

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APPEARANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply 12 – 24 Vdc, max. 1.4 A/12 Vdc or 650 mA/24 Vdc
Lens angle 60°
Optical window High-grade polycarbonate glass
Luminous flux 1.900 lm
White color temperature 6.000 - 10.000 K
ASTEL protocol default address 1
Operating temperature -10°C - +50°C
Casing Aluminium bronze (AB2) or stainless steel (SAE316L)
Protection IP 68
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 10 mm
Weight 0.4 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 EQUATOR MSR1280
conform to the following Product Specifications:
EMC: EN 55015:2006 + A1:2007
EN 61547:1995 + A1:2000 + A2:2009
EN 61547:2009
Safety: EN 60950-1:2006+A2:2013
EN 60529:1992+A2:2013
Supplementary Information:
The products herewith comply with the requirements of the following Directives and carry the CE-
marking accordingly:
-the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
-the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
-the RoHS Directive (EU)2015/863
ASTEL d.o.o.
Dutovlje 138
6221 Dutovlje
Slovenija
19th November, 2017

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