WISKA SH400 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SEARCHLIGHT
SH400/575
230 V 50/60 Hz
WISKA Hoppmann & Mulsow GmbH
Kisdorfer Weg 28 • D-24568 Kaltenkirchen
Tel. [phone] • Fax [phone]
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SH400-575 Rev.230903E

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Contents
1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...................................................... 4
1.1 Warning symbols and markings used in this manual.... 4
1.2 Who should read this instructions................................. 4
2. SAFETY............................................................................... 5
2.1 General information ...................................................... 5
2.2 Working with Metal Halid lamps.................................... 5
2.3 In case the lamp breaks................................................ 6
2.4 Protective measures ..................................................... 7
2.5 Operating requirements ................................................ 7
2.6 Maintenance / cleaning................................................. 8
3. OVERVIEW ......................................................................... 9
3.1 Assembly drawings ....................................................... 9
3.2 Technical specifications .............................................. 10
3.3 Unit nameplates .......................................................... 12
3.4 Dimensions ................................................................. 12
3.5 Circuit diagram............................................................ 16
4. INSTALLATION................................................................. 18
4.1 Unpacking the unit ...................................................... 18
4.2 Installation................................................................... 18
4.3 Electrical connections ................................................. 20
5. OPERATION...................................................................... 21
5.1 Control unit RCU......................................................... 21
5.2 Turning on the searchlight .......................................... 21
5.3 Turning off the searchlight .......................................... 22
6. MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 23
6.1 Cleaning...................................................................... 23
7. REPLACING DEFECTIVE PARTS ................................... 23
7.1 Before you begin......................................................... 23
7.2 Construction overview................................................. 24
7.3 Changing the lamp...................................................... 25
7.4 Changing the primary reflector.................................... 27
7.5 Replacing the secondary reflector .............................. 28
7.6 Replacing the ignition unit........................................... 29
8. DISPOSAL ........................................................................ 30
9. SPARE PARTS ................................................................. 31
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1. About this manual
1.1 Warning symbols and markings used in this manual
Danger! Failure to observe this warning poses the risk of
personal injury or death.
Danger of electrical shock! Failure to observe this warning
poses the risk of personal injury or death from electrocution.
Gloves are recommended to fulfil this step in order to protect
yourself or the material handled
Attention! Failure to observe this precaution poses risk of
damage to environment and the product.
Operating instruction which are to be followed in a certain
order are numbered.
Operating instructions consisting of only a single step or of
steps which can be carried out in any order are set off by a
bullet point.
Confirmation messages in response to completed operation
steps are preceded by an arrow.
Listing items are preceded by a dash.
1.2 Who should read this instructions
These operating instructions are intended for all personal
assigned to install maintain and operate the searchlight.
Danger of electrical shock! All electrical work related to
installing and repairing the searchlight should only be carried
out by qualified electricians.
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2. Safety
Be sure to observe the following safety instructions. Failure to
do so will pose danger to yourself and others.
2.1 General information
Intended use
The searchlight SH400/575 is designed to shine a spotlight on
distant objects. The searchlight has a range of up to 3460m.
The searchlight is designed for use on ships, in particular for
polar voyages through icy waters.
Due to its high intensity, the searchlight is not to be used to
illuminate persons near the searchlight.
It is not designed for lighting rooms on the ship or in buildings.
Danger! The searchlight should not be altered or modified in
any way due to the danger this poses to persons and
damages which may occur to the searchlight. Failure to
observe this will void the approval certificate.
Only original spare parts may be used.
Use of unauthorised spare parts will void any warranty.
Danger of burns! Never touch the searchlight during
operation. The housing may reach temperatures as high as
180 °C. Always allow the searchlight to cool down before
carrying out maintenance work or repairs. In case of burns,
immediately cool the burned area and get medical help.
Danger of blinding! Never look into the source of light during
operation. This poses a danger to your eyesight. Never point
the searchlight at people.
Danger of crushing! Dander of cutting! Be sure that there
are no persons directly next to the searchlight before rotating
or tilting the searchlight. Persons standing near the searchlight
may get limbs caught between the searchlight and base and
serious injuries may result.
2.2 Working with Metal Halid lamps
Danger of explosion! Metal Halid lamps carry a high internal
pressure during operation. The internal pressure during
operation may be in an extend of 200 bar.
For this reason the following safety precautions must be
observed when working with Metal Halid lamps:
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Transport
• Always store and transport Metal Halid lamps in a way
that the glass body of the lamp can not break.
• Also, after you have replaced a defective lamp store the
used one in a safe place that it does not break.
• In case a lamp has broken follow the guidelines given in
chapter 2.3 In case the lamp breaks.
Operating the lamp
• Never touch the lamp bulb with your bare fingers. Before
mounting the lamp, remove any fingerprints smudges
using a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth and alcohol solution.
Use one way gloves to handle the bulb.
• Check the lamp for any scratches, cracks or signs of
damage. Do not use damage lamps.
Service life
Metal Halid lamps have a average life of about 750 operating
hours. The real service life depends on the relation between
duty cycle and on-time.
Disposal
Metal Halid lamps contain toxic materials such as mercury,
which are toxic for the environment and for human health. For
this reason they may be disposed only under the European
rule:
EWC-Code 2001 21 “Fluorescent tubes and other
mercury containing waste”
as hazardous waste, in Europe. They must be delivered to the
Hazardous waste disposal centres.
In other countries you must follow appropriate rules of that
country.
Metal Halid lamps may not be destroyed under any
circumstances.
Risk of health
Breathe in of mercury or mercury derivatives as dust or vapour
may seriously damage your health. Beside of breathing in
mercury can also be absorbed via your skin.
2.3 In case the lamp breaks
To minimise the risk of health in case that a lamp breaks or
explodes we recommend the following guideline
• Every person in the direct proximity should leave the room
quickly in order to avoid to inhale in mercury vapour.
• Carefully vent the room for about 20 to 30 minutes.
• After the lamp has cool down and, in any case before turn
on the searchlight again, all remainder of mercury inside
of the searchlight must be cleaned off mechanically.
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To avoid skin contact use one-way gloves. Liquid mercury can
also be taken away with off-the shelf absorption media (based
on activated carbon).
2.4 Protective measures
Temperature
- To avoid moisture accumulation and facilitate ignition, a
minimum temperature of 6 °C inside the lamp housing is
required. To ensure that the minimum temperature is
maintained, the searchlight housing is equipped with a
thermostat- controlled heater. The heater also protect the
searchlight from freezing.
- To protect the optional drive unit from freezing, the FL51 or
FL20 pan and tilt unit can also be equipped with a
thermostat-controlled heating unit.
Attention! To ensure that the minimum temperature is
maintained during cold weather conditions:
• Keep the searchlight ready for operation by leaving the
main switch S8 in ON condition. Turn on the searchlight
only by means of the switch S1, which may be located on
the remote control unit or may exist as a separate switch.
• Do not turn on the searchlight immediately if power has
been cut off for a prolonged period of time while the
temperatures were at 6 °C or less. First, place the
searchlight in standby mode by switch S8 and wait until
the minimal internal operating temperature has been
reached inside the housing.
Radiation/ Emission of dangerous particles
- Metal Halid lamps emit UV light which is hazardous to your
eyes. The special design of the searchlight prevent direct
eye contact with the arc searchlight.
- If a Metal Halid lamp should explode during operation, the
robust housing will stay intact and prevent hot glass
shards from being expelled.
2.5 Operating requirements
Protection Class
The searchlight, power supply unit and the optional drive unit
have an IP 56 protection class rating (dust-protected, heavy
seas and powerful water jets). To maintain this protection
class, all electrical cables may only be led in through
appropriate screw- connected cable fittings.
Requirement for placement
Where to install
- the searchlight: under normal operating conditions the
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housing of the searchlight will reach temperatures up to
180 °C. Mount the searchlight only in an environments
which can resist this heat. To rule out all potential danger:
do not store any explosive or easily inflammable materials
in the immediate area of the searchlight. Such materials
include gasoline, paper and paint.
- The power supply unit PSUH: Install the PSUH at a cool
place which is not exposed to direct sunlight, vented hot
air or other dissipated heat from fuel tanks
Attention! The searchlight and power supply unit PSUH are
operating under high voltage. To prevent electromagnetic
interference with the compass, make sure an appropriate
distance is maintained between the searchlight, the power
supply unit PSUH and the compass. Also, do not run cables in
the direct proximity of the compass.
2.6 Maintenance / cleaning
Before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work:
• Turn off the main switch.
• Make sure the entire electrical system is dead.
• Wait until the searchlight has cooled down.
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3. Overview
3.1 Assembly drawings
Basic configuration
Configuration with drive unit FL51
and FL20 and with remote control unit
RCU
1 Searchlight
2 Power supply unit PSUH
3Drive unit FL51
4Control unit RCU for FL51 /FL20
S1 ON/OFF switch for searchlight
S8 Main power switch
S2 ON/OFF switch for drive unit
5 alternative drive unit FL20
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3.2 Technical specifications
Type SH400/575, FL51 230 V 50/60 Hz
Manufacturer WISKA Hoppmann & Mulsow GmbH
Searchlight
Lamp:
Type of lamp Metal Halid lamp
Illumination 12 Mio. cd
Range 3460 m
Diffusion angle 6 ° I/10
Lamp power 575 W
Average service life of lamp 750 h
Glass parabolic reflector 400 mm
Secondary reflector 100 mm
Fixed focus
Housing:
Material steal 1.4301
Colour RAL 9016
Diameter 472 mm
Depth 505 mm
Weight 25,5 kg
Protection class IP 56
Power supply unit PSUH
Supply voltage 230 V 50/60 Hz
Fuse 16 A
Dimensions w/d/h 330 x 355 x 225
Weight 20 kg
Protection class IP 54
Lamp ignition sequence
1. Developing of ignition voltage on power ON
2. Warm up ca. 45 seconds
3. Restrict current consumption while operating
4. Reignition without cooling period immediate
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