ACR Electronics THUNDERBIRD S.S.A.S. Product Support Manual

Also see for RLB-33S - REV D: Product support manual

Contents

ACR Electronics THUNDERBIRD S.S.A.S. Product Support Manual Manual pdf 10 page image

Y1-03-0180 Rev. A9for 16 to 22 AWG wire for the connection to the mounting bracket. Other marine grade lugs (NotSupplied) can be used for different gauge wire.Because two wires are required to connect the switch to the mounting bracket, a two conductorcable is ideal. This makes routing the wire easier and provides additional strength.3.3.4 Switch installationCut a 0.638” x 0.638” (16.2 mm x 16.2 mm) square hole in the selected panel. The recommendedpanel thickness is 0.039” to 0.106” (1.0 mm to 3.2 mm).The switch should be pushed back into the hole from the front. It is recommended to make thewire connections before installing the switch into the panel. Connect the wires to the back of theswitch; one wire to “COM” terminal and the other to “N.O.” terminal. There should be noconnection to the “N.C.” terminal. The wires should be soldered to the switch terminals (seefigure 2). Once the connections are made, make sure the spring-loaded switch guard is securelyattached to the switch and press the switch assembly into the panel hole. The switch will snapinto place.Repeat the above procedure for the other switch.3.3.5 Connection to mounting bracketRoute the switch wire from the switch locations to the ThunderBird SSAS beacon mountingbracket. Care should be taken to route and secure the wire properly. The wires should then betrimmed to the appropriate length.If using the recommended 16 to 22 AWG wire, crimp the terminal lugs (provided) onto the wires.If other wire is used, appropriate lugs (Not provided) can be used. Alternatively, the wire can beconnected directly to the terminal block on the mounting bracket (see figure 3). Connect one wirefrom each switch to one of the two terminals on the top of the mounting bracket by placing the lugunder the screw and tightening the screw. Repeat with the other wire from each switch in theother terminal.Activation button with recommended wiresoldered to the switchFigure 2Wiring connection on themounting bracket coming fromActivation switchFigure 3