ACR Electronics RCL-100 LED Black Searchlight Kit with Remote Controls – 1977

The ACR RCL-100 LED Searchlight Kit (1977) delivers exceptional brightness, long-range visibility, and modern marine-grade performance for offshore boating and professional marine operations. Built with a powerful LED array and precision optics, this premium remote-controlled searchlight provides up to half a million candela of illumination—ideal for navigation, docking, nighttime recovery, and emergency response situations.

Designed to withstand the harshest marine environments, the RCL-100 features corrosion-resistant construction, a weatherproof housing, and a sleek black exterior that complements modern vessels. The included wired and wireless remote controls enable smooth pan, tilt, and beam activation from anywhere onboard, giving captains total command over illumination at all times.

The ACR RCL-100 LED is engineered for long-life operation with an efficient LED design that draws less power than traditional halogen lights while delivering brighter, whiter illumination. With its rugged reliability, powerful beam range, and intuitive control options, this searchlight is the trusted choice of professional mariners, sportfishing captains, and commercial crews worldwide.

Key Features:

• Powerful LED Beam: Up to ~500,000 candela of long-distance illumination

• Full Remote Control: Includes wireless and wired remote modules for pan, tilt, and activation

• Marine-Grade Housing: Rugged, weather-resistant design built for harsh offshore conditions

• Long-Life LEDs: Energy-efficient lighting with reduced maintenance compared to halogen lights

• Precision Optics: Delivers tight beam pattern and outstanding visibility at night

• Black Finish: Modern look that complements contemporary boat designs

• Wide Area Coverage: Smooth 360° horizontal rotation and adjustable vertical tilt

• Trusted ACR Quality: Built for professional and recreational marine use

• Part Number: 1977

The ACR Electronics RCL-100 LED Searchlight delivers premium offshore lighting performance with rugged durability and advanced remote control operation—making it an essential navigation and safety upgrade for any vessel.

Features:

• Ultra-bright, 9 LED array generating over 220,000 peak candela

• Efficient, long-life LEDs with over 40,000 operating hours

• Reduced power consumption for energy efficiency

• Control electronics protect against power surges

• Internal elevation mechanism for precise beam pitch control

• Marine-grade, triple-primed, UV-stabilized aluminum housing

• Supports up to three remote Point Pad units for flexible control

• Exclusive XRCiZ feature rotates and moves the light assembly every 30 days to prevent corrosion and maintain electrical contact

🔦 General Searchlight Specs

Light & Optics

• LED Array: 9 high-output LEDs (~220,000 candela peak) – ultra-bright illumination for night operations. 

• LED Lifespan: ~40,000 operating hours typical. 

• Beam Angle: ~7° vertical & 7° horizontal narrow spot beam for focused throw. 

• Elevation Travel: +9° up / –17° down for targeting light. 

Movement & Control

• Rotation: Full 360° continuous rotation. 

• Rotation Speeds:

  • Fast: ~31° per second

  • Slow: ~20° per second 

• Elevation Speed: ~2.8° per second. 

• Exclusive XRCiZ™ Feature: Automatic periodic rotation (~every 30 days) to prevent corrosion and keep mechanisms operating smoothly. 

Housing & Build

• Material: Rugged 518 die-cast aluminum housing, triple-primed and sealed for marine environments. 

• Housing Color: Black (MFG #1977). 

• Footprint Diameter: ~4.75″ (120.7 mm). 

• Overall Size: ~8″ (H) × 9″ (W) × 8″ (D).

• Weight: ~7.2 lb (3.2 kg).

Electrical & Power

• Voltage Input: Operates from 12 V or 24 V DC systems.

• Low Power Consumption: Efficient LEDs use significantly less power than comparable halogen systems. 

📱 Control Systems Included in the 1977 Kit

This 1977 configuration includes both wired and wireless control options: 

• URC-104 Master Controller: Main control hub behind the dash. 

• URP-103 Wired Point Pad: Dash-mounted joystick control. 

• URH-103 Handheld Wireless Remote: Ergonomic, backlit remote for convenient wireless control. 

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