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1. 0 serana nanana nana 5 Common Features and Functionality 5 M650 GPS Parts Description 0 ceeceeee 7 Getting Started ccccccessccecessneeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 8 What s in the BOoK ss0s0rerresan nana anana ni nne 8 Installing the Bird Deterrent aaanaaananani 8 On Off Switch Optional ss aaaaa eaaa anana ani 8 Bottom Cover LOCK aaaae eaaa ene an anaa n naa n ae 9 Operation issira sandangane agan aaa nag Angga aaa anan 10 Choosing an Installation Location 10 Choose a Sunny Location 10 Cooler is Betara sasa an aana DA aaa ia 10 Installing the M650 GPS n se 10 Configuring the M650 GPS 10naeeesananenannnne 11 MethOdS s isso aab a a ie ee a eee 11 On Board User Interface 11 Removing the Bottom Covel cecseeeeneees 11 Status Report oiin i kaadanan a Ka aa gae Waa 12 Editing Parameters a00rrsnaean aranana ennanan ene 13 Entering the Passcode 400errrao0rerananae ani 13 Editing the Flash Code aks ekas age Kana EEN ANA NAK 14 Editing the Effective Intensity eee 14 Editing the Automatic Light Control ALC mode 15 Editing the Date eira 15 GP Sasana ia aan ag gga Lab aaa ae eaaa a gag Aa a ag aaa AK 16 WB aranan a daana Pa na ab Aa a a Na Aa eee A aa E 16 Resetting to Initial Settings eee 16 Self Test Function
2. 4006 ssssaeeaana nan ennn naa nana ne 16 Installing the Bottom Cover 17 650 Device Manager Software 1004 18 ONOR SWItCh es ice ek iinic ienne 18 Off Modeiitas Andee a E a an a a aaa ete ie 18 Standard On Mode e sssseerenaaaaeenana ne eannneee 18 FOG MOGE akasa baas akang ae DG a LANA SEK ENAK E GENENG GESANG 19 Infrared Remote Programmer Optional 19 M650 GPS USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Battery Pack sasak ung aaa aa kaa d aa NIN NANANG pn a aga e aa A 21 Battery Pack Health Status eee 21 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Solar Charing eeren kaka ANENG A DA KANG a Ka NG ak AN ga 21 Optional Plug In Charger seses 21 Charging with an Artificial Light Source 22 Preserving Battery Pack Health cere 22 Storage Pr0GEdUrES kadak AN KAG NA NENEKA N ANAKE E NARA 23 Replacing the Battery Pack eaaa enenenaaii 23 Maintenance icc scecccccescceeedieseteeeevesscecertesteceesteestere 25 Recycling aaa aa a ANNA NGGEN RAN NT E seaagetieecuees 26 The Battery Pack sa0osessnan allie 26 Jaleel ae PEA nag aa A EN EN Ga AN GN a a NG AK 27 Ship MOG ikai naak as aa aa Dab anaana a Dang Ga ga Ga 27 Appendix A 650 Device Manager Software 28 System Requirement 0r rarene n anna eaaa 28 Hardware Redguirements a anaaanen anane neni 28 Software Requirements eceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Installati
3. Carmanah Appendix A 650 Device Manager Software With the 650 Device Manager 650DM software installed on your computer you can e Configure the M650 GPS s parameters e View detailed information about the lantern e Change Day to Night and Night to Day transition settings e Change the passcode s Distributors also have access to a suite of advanced features System Requirements The M650 GPS requires an updated version 2 copy of the 650 Device Manager software You can download version 2 from the Carmanah Partner Portal login required To run the 650DM software your computer must meet the following requirements Hardware Requirements e Pentium Il processor or higher e 250 MB free disk space if Net framework not yet installed on the computer e 50 MB free disk space if Net framework already installed e 32 bit colour 1024 X 768 minimum resolution e One available USB port e One USB cable Software Requirements e Windows 7 e Windows XP Service Pack 2 or 3 If your computer already has the Net framework installed the 650 Device Manager will install in a few seconds If the Net framework is not installed installation will take between 5 and 10 minutes M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Installation Procedure If your system meets the system requirements out lined in the previous section install the 650 Device Manager by following the steps below 1
4. Peak Intensity This is the intensity brightness of the beam when If you change the Effective Intensity setting the LED is on This value is expressed in candela the Peak Intensity value updates accordingly The Peak Intensity gives the intensity of the beam If you ve increased the Effective Intensity in the horizontal plane setting the Peak Intensity value also increases If you lower the Effective Intensity setting the Peak Intensity value decreases Effective This is the maximum Effective Intensity setting that If you change the Flash Code or Transition Intensity Limit can be programmed to the lantern without exceed settings the Effective Intensity Limit value ing the available solar energy This value changes updates to reflect that change with Flash Code D2N and N2D Transition settings and the Geography settings Latitude Longitude and Atmospheric Transmissivity set by your Dis tributor or Carmanah Manufacturing If a settings change results in the lantern using less power then the Effective Intensity Limit value increases If the change requires more power from the lantern then the Effec tive Intensity Limit value decreases 43 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Entering Exiting Ship Mode Ship Mode prevents the lantern s beam from turning on until it detects a Night to Day transition event at which point the lantern exits Ship Mode and re
5. Double click the installation icon The 650 Device Manager installation screen appears 650 Device Manager 1 4 3560 Pubasher Carmanah Technologies Corp Wed ste tapers camana Com Emai address cu KPN carnanah corn IntaliMate wil insta or upgrade 650 Device Manager on your computer Chek Ment to continue Copyright 2012 dy Ths progam is protected by copyright lew and mternatune testes Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of thus program or amy portion of is a vielation of apphcable lawa 2 Click Next The License Agreement appears License agreement Please road the bcense agreement carehsy before contnung CARMANAH TECHNOLOGIES CORP a 650 DEVICE MANAGER END USER LICENSE April 2 2012 Version 1 0 IMPORTANT This legal document is an agreement between you or your organization the Licensee and Carmanah Technologies Corp Carmanah ACCEPTANCE By installing this software the Licensee confirms acceptance of the following terms and conditions J logoe to these terms and conditons wa Kae 3 Afterreading the License Agreement check the checkbok in the bottom left corner of the window and click Next The nstallation options window appears 28 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Installation options These optons deterrene how fe appicason wil be instaled D E50
6. Replace Manager When installing a new battery press and hold the Set button as you insert the battery connector into the M650 GPS receptacle Continue to hold the Set button until Zero is displayed briefly This resets the M650 GPS s Battery Pack health monitor Do not hold the Set button while reconnecting a used battery M650 GPS USER MANUAL BATTERY PACK The most accurate Battery Pack Health Status reading is obtained when the M650 GPS has been in a dark location and in off mode for at least 24 hours Charging the Battery Pack Solar Charging The easiest way to charge the Battery Pack is to put the M650 GPS in a sunny location The M650 GPS charges automatically whenever it is exposed to sufficiently intense light The M650 GPS s charging system continuously monitors solar conditions and uses a sophisticated Maximum Power Point Track ing MPPT algorithm to automatically adjust charg ing parameters to most efficiently charge the Battery Pack The M650 GPS charging system avoids over charging of the Battery Pack maximizing its life Optional Plug In Charger The optional Plug In Charger allows you to quickly charge the M650 GPS Battery Pack The Plug In Charger automatically charges the Battery Pack Like the on board charging system the Plug In Charger avoids overcharging the Battery Pack to prolong its life Charge the Battery Pack in a well ventilated cool spot Do not attempt to recharge a ba
7. mouse pointer over the exclamation point a mes sage indicates the problem Click this to retrieve the lantern s current settings and copy them into the Setting column Note that when 650DM connects to a lantern it does this automatically Use the Get Settings From Device button if you have modified the values in the Setting columns of the Configuration page but don t want to send the settings to the lantern This restores the settings that were last programmed If the lantern s settings have only been changed at the User Access Level the settings will return to what they were when you first received the lantern M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE With the lantern plugged into your com puter click the button to send the values in the Setting column on the Configura tion page to the lantern With the lantern plugged into your com puter click Get Settings From Device to populate the Setting columns values with those programmed on the lantern With the lantern plugged into your com puter click Restore Defaults to populate the Setting columns values with those originally programmed on the lantern 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah User Tasks Restoring the Default Configuration If you accidentally change a setting while customizing your lantern s settings you can restore the lantern to its previous
8. visual time constant s F flash duration s The visual time constant is 0 2 s for a lantern at night time 75 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX G WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Appendix G Warranty and Customer Service Informa tion Warranty This product is covered by the Carmanah warranty Please contact Customer Service or an Authorized Carmanah Distributor for more information Customer Service Before contacting Carmanah s Customer Service department please have the serial number of you re M650 GPS available a brief description of the prob lem as well as all details of installation storage and recharging efforts To contact Carmanah s Customer Service Department Mail Carmanah Technologies Corporation Building 4 203 Harbour Road Victoria BC Canada V9A 3S2 Phone 1 250 380 0052 877 722 8877 Toll Free in U S and Canada Fax 1 250 380 0062 Email customerservice carmanah com Website carmanah com 76 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah M650 GPS USER MANUAL This page is intentionally blank 77 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation carmanah com Technical Support Email customerservice c
9. Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmana h M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE The following fields are available on the Configuration Page Device Function Set Device Passcodes Date and Time Derived Values 35 Flash Code Either type in the correct Flash Code or click the up and down arrows to select the correct Flash Code Refer to Appendix F for more information Effective Intensity Either type in the desired Effective Intensity setting or click the down arrow and select the Effective Intensity setting from the drop down menu For more infor mation about Effective Intensity see the Derived Values section of this table below ALC Click the down arrow and select On to enable ALC or Off to disable ALC For more information about ALC refer to page 15 of the User Manual Day to Night Transition Level Either type in the correct Day to Night Transition Level D2N setting or click the down arrow to select the correct D2N Transition Level setting For more information about the D2N Transition Level refer to the table on page 39 Night to Day Transition Level Either type in the correct Night to Day Transition Level N2D setting or click the down arrow to select the correct N2D Transition Level setting For more information about the N2D Transition Level refer to the table on page 39 Switch Mode If the lantern is equipped with the optional external switch y
10. Device Manager 2 64 Thes installs the 630 Device Manager Software 14 47 KB 14 47 a on 51 554 300 KD bataladon folder C Program Files x86 650 Device Manager 4 If you approve of the default installation folder click Install If you prefer to install 650 Device Manager in another folder click Browse navigate to the correct folder then click Install If your computer doesn t have the Net framework installed it will be installed now This process can take between 5 and 10 minutes please wait while it installs After the installation is complete the nstallation com pleted window appears Installation completed 650 Device Manager Nes Deen successfully instafied on your computer 7 gitart the app cators Cci fun to close InetaliMate Len Congratulations you have successfully completed your 650 Device Manager installation M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE If you have the older version 1 of 650 Device Manager installed the new version 2 will detect it and offer to uninstall it automatically before installing the new version 2 Removing the Bottom Cover Before you can connect the USB cable to the lantern you must remove the lantern s Bottom Cover To do this 1 Turn the lantern upside down and place it ona soft cloth to avoid scratching the housing AN 2 Locate and turn the locking screw counter clockwise to
11. Dusk to Dawn or Fog Mode Initiate a Status Report see page 12 without having to remove the Bottom Cover 8 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA M650 GPS USER MANUAL Cd rm d n a h GETTING STARTED When switched off the M650 GPS remembers its 2 To put the switch in the Off position slide the switch Flash Code intensity and other settings to the left until it snaps into position In the Off position a O symbol is visible on the switch With the switch in the Off position the M650 GPS s LED will not turn on and it will not respond to commands from the IR Remote The M650 GPS will however charge its Battery Pack when exposed to sunlight regardless of the position of its switch The switch has two positions On and Off NOTE Removing the bottom cover is equivalent to placing the switch 1 To put the switch in the On position slide the in the On position switch to the right until it snaps into position In the On position a I symbol is visible on the switch Bottom Cover Lock You can lock or unlock the M650 GPS Bottom Cover by tightening or loosening the locking screw from the tab on the Bottom Cover Tightening the screw renders the Bot tom Cover tamper proof when it is installed against a flat surface using security fasteners To unlock the Bottom Cover loosen the screw it does not need to be fully removed 9 20
12. Intensity SW Admin This page has two tabs the Connection Tab which allows you to view your current Connection Status Com Port address and 650DM version number and the Security Tab which allows you to change passwords Exit Click Exit to end your current session and close the 650DM software 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Checking the Lantern s Status After logging in to 650DM as a User the 650 Device Manager Status Page appears This section describes the various functions of the Status Page The Status Button highlights in yellow in the Bottom Bar Status Page After logging in to 650DM the 650 Device Manager Status Page appears The following are the various functions of the Status Page AREA NAME DESCRIPTION Device Information Model the lantern s model number Area Serial the lantern s serial number The Device Informa Date of Manufacture the date the lantern was manufactured tion Area contains the following information LED Colour the colour of the LED in the lantern Device Date Time the date and time currently programmed on the lantern Firmware and Flash Firmware Version the current firmware version loaded onto the lantern Code Table Version Flash Code Table Version the version of the Flash Code Table that is currently loaded on The Fi
13. a Configuration to a Lantern 51 Creating a Configuration File eeeeeeeeeees 51 Reading a Configuration File ceeeeeees 52 Retrieving a Lantern s Configuration 52 Saving a Configuration File cc eeeeeeeeeeeeees 53 Changing PaSSCOdes cccccesseeeeeeesteteeeeenaes 53 Updating the Firmware cccceeeeeeeeeeeenteees 54 Updating the Flash Code Table eee 55 Retrieving a Datalog cccceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeneeeees 56 Appendix B Using the Infrared Remote Programmer essssnaeeenanaeeennnneeennnnnnena 57 Entering the Passcode sena aaeaen nana aani 57 Changing the Flash Code ee erene na aeen eee 58 Turning the M650 GPS Off l enn 59 Setting the M650 GPS to Ship Mode 59 Restoring the M650 GPS from Ship Mode 60 Determining the Battery Pack s State of Health 60 Appendix C Ordering Codes ecceeeeeeees 61 M650 GPS Accessories ccceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeees 61 Appendix D Specifications eceeeeees 62 FOrm Factotii cist haga Sa a aa lee a Da ag a 62 Opticals rerne ga Aa aa ciate Na TAn eee aaa 62 Energy Capt re sirsa aka ga A dg a kag AGA TAA 62 Energy Storage sen ka NA A ANAA a An 62 User Interface sas araaan anana aaa aan en anana 62 Standards and Testing eeseeeee eee ee nan enea ae 62 Standards an
14. an M650 GPS from one buoy to another use the following procedure 1 Press the set button until the words Pass Code appear on the OBUI display 2 Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650 GPS 3 After logging in the word FLSH appears on the display 4 Press and hold the set button for approximately two seconds until the Flash Code setting appears in the display with the first digit flashing 5 Use the up and down arrows to change the first digit and press the set button briefly to advance to the next digit For a list of commonly used Flash Codes refer to Appendix F 6 Change each of the three digits using the same procedure 7 When you are finished and the new Flash Code shows on the display press and hold the set M650 GPS USER MANUAL CONFIGURING THE M650 button for approximately one second The code flashes three times quickly to indicate that the new Flash Code has been set The M650 GPS will then demonstrate the new flash code for one minute If programmed in a dim location the M650 GPS will continue to flash after one minute has elapsed Changing the Flash Code may reduce the effective intensity setting if the new Flash Code cannot operate in a sustainable manner at the programmed effective inten sity in the programmed installation environment If you program a Flash Code that requires a lower Effective Intensity setting than is currently programmed then after accepting the new Flash Code
15. as those that you intend to pro gram with that configuration This prevents you from specifying a configuration that requires more energy than is available to the lantern To create a Configuration File 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer and login as Distributor 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration page appears 5 Configure the settings as required to meet the customer s request 6 In the File Actions area on the right side of the page click Save Settings to File The Save As dialog box appears 7 Navigate to and save the file to an appropriate location The file is saved in DCF format You can now download this Configuration File to as many lanterns as you would like 51 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Reading a Configuration File If you have several Configuration Files stored on your computer you can open each file to determine the dif ferences between them Each Configuration File contains settings for the fol lowing parameters Flash Code Effective Intensity Automatic Light Control D2N Transition N2D Tran sition Switch Mode User Distributor Passcodes Latitude Longitude Transmissivit
16. computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 In the Geography area enter the latitude and longitude where the lantern will be deployed Alternatively you can click Map and then select the deployment location on the world map that appears After clicking the lantern s deployment location click OK The location you selected appears in the Latitude and Longitude fields 6 To set the Atmospheric Transmissivity AT click the down arrow and select the appropriate value AT is a measure of how well light transmits through the atmosphere The AT can be set to 0 85 0 80 or 0 74 If it is unclear which value to use use the default value of 0 74 M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Setting the User s Device Access The Set Device Access area allows a Distributor to enable or disable a User s ability to edit specific lan tern configuration parameters The administrator at a customer site typically requests that certain settings are made editable at the User level For example if the administrator doesn t require the lanterns to have an access password or wants to allow a User to change the Flash Code the Distributor can ensure that the customer s requests are met and become part of the default configuration To set a User s Device Access 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and
17. configuration Restoring the configuration changes the following settings if they re different from the current values Flash Code Effective Intensity Automatic Light Con trol Day to Night Transition Night to Day Transition Switch Mode and User Passcode Latitude Longitude Transmissivity and Distributor Passcodes won t change To restore the configuration 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 Click Restore Defaults on the right side of the screen The lantern s current settings are replaced with the settings last programmed by your Distributor or Carmanah Manufacturing M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Using the Derived Values Derived Values are calculated based on the settings you select for your lantern The values described in the following table are calculated from the following settings Flash Code Effective Intensity Day to Night Transition Night to Day Transition the Latitude and Longitude and Transmissivity If you change any of these settings 650DM calcu lates the effects of your changes on the lantern and displays the results in the Derived Values area of the Config
18. each package contains the necessary items to properly mount one lantern Part list includes lt Nut security 4 20 trident 3 e Driver for trident Ya 20 nut 1 e Driver hex security bit 876 770 Spaenaur 1 e Washer flat Ya SS 9 e Screw security button head 20 x 1 5 SS 3 M650 GPS Security Bolt Kit Excludes Drivers Part 56578 The M650 GPS Security Bolt Kit without drivers is ideal for multiple unit installations that only require a single driver Additional drivers can be purchased as required Part list includes e 4 20 x 1 Ya BH Keyed Lok M S SS 3 e Nut Penta 4 20 SS 316 Security 3 M650 GPS Mounting Plate Part 51925 The Carmanah M650 GPS mounting plate is designed for elevated lighting Applications include security barriers aquaculture farms or other difficult to mount places M650 GPS Replacement Battery Pack Part 57383 A replacement Battery Pack is available for the M650 GPS The Battery Pack is ready for installation in the M650 GPS and does not require tools or other Part 57003 parts The Bird Deterrent is designed to a 1 work with the M650 GPS lantern Each kit contains one bird deterrent that attaches to one of the M650 GPS s mounting feet Up to three bird deterrents can be attached to an M650 GPS Bird Deterrent 61 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Appendix D Sp
19. look in the Firmware and Flash Code Table Version area to confirm the firmware version you are running on your lantern 54 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Updating the Flash Code Table Occasionally it may be useful to load a specific flash code table onto an M650 GPS lantern These files when necessary will be supplied by Carmanah Tech nologies To update the Flash Code Table on a lantern 1 Put the supplied Flash Code Table file csv exten sion in a suitable location on your hard drive 2 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 4 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 5 Click Maintenance on the Bottom Bar The Maintenance page appears 6 In the Firmware and Flash Code Table area click Update Flash Code Table The Open dialog box appears 7 Navigate to and select the csv file you saved to your hard drive The following screen appears Hlashcode 71 of 298 downloaded Please do not disconnect the device Do not disconnect the lantern while the Flash Code Table is downloading to the lantern When the file completes downloading the following screen appears M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Flashcodes downloaded 8 Click OK Th
20. the display indicates the new maximum Effective Intensity and allows it to be edited unless the user doesn t have edit access to Effective Inten sity in which case it will program the maximum allowable Effective Intensity Editing the Effective Intensity The effective intensity of the lantern is a measure of its apparent brightness and has units of candela It takes into account the programmed Flash Code To change a lantern s effective intensity 1 Press the set button until the words Pass Code appear on the OBUI display 2 Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650 GPS 3 After logging in press the up or down buttons until the word Int appears on the display 14 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah 4 Press and hold the set button until the intensity setting starts flashing 5 Press the up or down buttons until the correct effective intensity appears on the display 6 Press the set button for approximately one second to store the change The range of allowable effective intensities changes based on the programmed installation latitude and longitude and the Flash Code The M650 GPS does not allow you to select an intensity which consumes more energy than is available from the solar panel in the programmed installation location NOTE The maximum allowable effective intensity may automatically change as you program different Flash Code
21. then the M650 GPS runs through the new Flash sequence for one minute or until another IR transmission is received from the IR Remote If the new Flash Code update was unsuccessful the main LED flashes twice slowly If the main LED responds with two slow flashes after you enter the new Flash Code then the Flash Code is not valid or it consumes more than the available energy at the pro grammed intensity Using the OBUI changing the Flash Code can force the intensity to change but that does not occur when changing the flash via infra red This and the inability of the IR to trigger a status report without first entering a valid Passcode are two key differences between the OBUI and IR interface Either select a different Flash Code or reduce the effective intensity set ting using the OBUI or M650 GPS Device Manager software 58 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Turning the M650 GPS Off To turn the M650 GPS off using the IR Remote you must set the Flash Code to 000 To do this 1 After entering the Passcode point the IR Remote at the side of the M650 GPS lens and press the Start button on the IR Remote 2 Enter the Flash Code 000 using the IR Remote The main LED flashes once each time the M650 GPS receives a keypress 3 Press the Enter button on the IR Remote If the Flash Code update was successful the main LED flashes three
22. twice If the M650 GPS is not bolted down you can view the Status Report on the OBUI through the transparent window in the Bottom Cover IR Timeout l After you enter the Passcode if the M650 GPS does not detect any IR activity the IR Interface times out after one minute If this occurs press and hold any button on the IR Remote for three seconds and repeat the Passcode entry process When using the IR Remote you must always login using a valid Passcode even if the Passcode Protected flag is cleared using the 650DM This is a security feature If you enter an incorrect Pass code the OBUI briefly displays the word Fail This may indicate that someone has changed the Pass code using the M650 GPS Device Manager Changing the Flash Code The Flash Code you select determines the M650 GPS s flashing pattern Refer to Appendix F fora complete list of the available Flash Codes To change the existing Flash Code M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX B USING THE INFRARED REMOTE PROGRAMMER After entering the Passcode point the IR Remote at the side of the M650 GPS lens and then press the Start button on the IR Remote Enter the new Flash Code by pressing the three digits of the new Flash Code on the IR Remote The main LED flashes once each time the M650 GPS receives a valid keypress Press Enter on the IR Remote If the new Flash Code update was successful the main LED flashes three times quickly and
23. without the User having to enter a Passcode on the lantern To remove the Passcode requirement 1 Open 650DM on your computer and login as Distributor 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 2 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration page appears 3 In the Set Device Access area clear the Passcode Protected Setting box 4 Click Send Settings To Device Any User can now edit the lantern s configuration using the OBUI without having to enter a Passcode If a customer requests a specific Passcode then as a Distributor you can assign a Passcode to the User To assign a specific Passcode to a customer 1 Open 650DM on your computer and login as Distributor 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 2 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration page appears 3 In the Set Device Passcode area type the requested Passcode in the User Passcode field 4 Click Send Settings To Device The updated settings are sent to the lantern The next time someone tries to access the lantern they will need to know the new Passcode 53 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Updating the Firmware Occasionally it may be useful to be able to update new firmware to an M650 GPS lantern These files when necessary will be supplied by Carmanah Tech nologies If you receive specific firmware upgra
24. 02 EN 61000 4 3 1995 100MHz 1GHz 10V m and 1GHz 12GHz 200V m Battery Life Tested equivalent to IEC 61427 M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS Patents US 6 573 659 and other US Canadian EU patents pending Mounting Mounting bolt size 0 25 inch 6mm or 7mm Mounting foot thickness 0 5 inch 12 7mm Mounting bolt torque minimum 4 Ibf ft 5 4 N m Mount post diameter minimum 7 inch 177mm Bolt circle diameter 5 91 inch 150mm L256 65 mm 130 mm 2 56 SN 65 mm l 1 1 48 6 96 37 5 mm 177 mm 4 43 Centre 112 5 mm of post 2 95 75 mm 63 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA M650 GPS USER MANUAL Cd rm d n d h APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS Photometric Plots M650G M650Y M650W M650R M650B Candela 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Vertical Angle Peak IALA intensity dependant on location Plot based on equatorial location of 12 hour night duration and 21 duty cycle flash code 64 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX E FLASH CODES Appendix E Flash Codes Flash Code Flash Character F FI 2 10s FI 2 10s FI 2 10s FI 2 10s FI 2 10s FI 2 12s FI 2 12s FI 2 15s FI 2 5s FI 2 5s FI 2 6s FI 2 6s FI 2 6s F
25. 12 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Operation Choosing an Installation Location Full solar exposure is critical to the M650 GPS s long term performance Ensure that the installation location has year round unrestricted sun exposure throughout the day Choose a Sunny Location During the winter the sun is lower on the horizon Because the angle of the sun changes with the sea sons you must be aware that obstructions such as trees buildings and mountains that do not shade the M650 GPS during the summer may shade it during the winter Choose your installation location very care fully to prevent this situation because shade dramati cally reduces the ability of the M650 GPS to charge its Battery Pack Cooler is Better The M650 GPS Battery Pack lasts longest if you can minimize its exposure to high temperatures Choose a location that is away from hot dark coloured surfaces like asphalt or black steel plate Carmanah offers mounting kits that can help reduce the temperature of your Battery Packs allowing longer replacement intervals M650 GPS USER MANUAL OPERATION Installing the M650 GPS The M650 GPS has three mounting feet with holes for Ya M6 fasteners fasteners are not included and can be ordered as an optional kit The three holes are 120 apart and have a bolt circle diameter of 5 9 150mm You can use these holes to mount t
26. 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Getting Started What s in the Box The M650 GPS ships in a small cardboard box Each box con tains One M650 GPS lantern One Bird Deterrent e One illustrated Quick Start Guide The M650 GPS User Manual this document is separate from the M650 GPS and is available for download in PDF format from carmanah com Installing the Bird Deterrent Included with each M650 ge GPS is one Bird Deterrent i If bird fouling of the M650 Y GPS is a concern in your installation environment install the Bird Deterrent as follows 1 Insert the short L shaped end through the small hole in the top of one of the M650 GPS mounting feet M650 GPS USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED 2 Rotate the wire upwards 90 degrees until it is in the upright position 3 Twist the Bird Deterrent clockwise until the L shaped end snaps into the groove on the bottom of the mounting foot The Bird Deterrent extends over the top of the M650 GPS to prevent birds from landing on the M650 GPS The M650 GPS can be fitted with up to three bird deterrents On Off Switch Optional The M650 GPS is available with an optional On Off Switch which is located on the M650 GPS s Bottom Cover The On Off switch allows you to Shut off the LEDs while allowing the M650 GPS to continue charging e Activate Standard On
27. 5 In the Device Function area click the down arrow beside the Night to Day Transition field and select the appropriate value The Setting column values for Autonomy and the Effective Intensity Limit in the Derived Values area change to reflect the effect of the new N2D Transition Level 6 Click Send Setting to Device The new N2D Transition value is sent to the lantern The values for Autonomy and the Effective Intensity Limit in the Device column of the Derived Values area change to reflect the effect of the new N2D Transition Level M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Setting the ALC When ALC Automatic Light Control is enabled the lantern monitors the battery pack s state of charge and reduces the Effective Intensity level if the lantern is not receiving sufficient solar charging to maintain the battery pack s state of charge If the lantern s latitude and longitude are set correctly ALC reduces the Effective Intensity setting for the lantern only under unusually poor solar conditions To turn ALC off 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 In the Device Function area click the down arrow
28. 650 Device Manager software you can configure the M650 GPS to operate in Fog Mode when the On Off switch is in the On position While in Fog Mode whenever the On Off switch is moved from the Off to the On position the M650 GPS s main LED immediately illuminates at its programmed Flash Code and intensity regardless of ambient light conditions The M650 GPS remains illuminated for the rest of that day and night turns off at dawn the next day and then operates in Standard On Mode The difference between Fog Mode and Standard On Mode is that when the switch is put into the On M650 GPS USER MANUAL CONFIGURING THE M650 position with the lantern configured to operate in Fog Mode the M650 GPS turns on and remains on for the rest of that day Infrared Remote Programmer Optional The optional Infrared Remote Programmer IR Remote allows you to perform certain basic pro gramming functions without having to remove the M650 GPS from its installed location The IR Remote allows you to quickly access the following functions without remov ing the bottom cover e Check the Battery Pack status e Change the Flash Code e Put the M650 GPS into Ship Mode lt Remove the M650 GPS from Ship Mode e Enter Off mode For instructions on how to use the IR Remote see Appendix B If you set the M650 GPS to Off mode Flash Code 000 using the OBUI the M650 GPS still responds to infrared commands Infrared commands are igno
29. ANUAL MAINTENANCE 25 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Recycling The Battery Pack When the M650 GPS reports the Battery Pack s Health as bad the Battery Pack should be removed from the M650 GPS and replaced with a new Bat tery Pack Consult carmanah com or your Carmanah dsitributor Bring the used Battery Pack to a lead acid battery collection or appropriate recycling facility DO NOT dispose of it in the garbage eo Pb M650 GPS USER MANUAL RECYCLING 26 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmanah SHIPPING Shipping Ship Mode Before shipping an M650 GPS you should place it in Ship Mode using either the IR Remote or the 650 Device Manager software e Refer to page 59 for instructions on how to place the M650 GPS into Ship Mode using the IR Remote e Refer to Appendix A for instructions on how to place the M650 GPS in Ship Mode using the 650 Device Manager software After the M650 GPS enters Ship Mode place it into the box in which it is being stored or shipped and close the lid to ensure it stays in darkness The main LED remains off until the M650 GPS is removed from the box and senses a day to night transition It then continues to operate in Standard On Mode 27 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA
30. April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX E FLASH CODES Flash Code Flash Character OC 4S OC 5S OC 5S OC 5S OC 6S OC 6S OC 6S Q 1 28 Q 1 28 Q 1 28 Q1S Q1S Q1S Q1S Q1S Q 2 10S Q 2 10S Q 2 5S Q 2 6S Q 2 6S Q 3 10S Q 3 10S Q 3 10S Q 4 10S Q 4 12S Q 4 15S Q 4 20S Q 4 6S Q 5 10S Q 5 20S 69 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX E FLASH CODES Flash Code Flash Character Q 5 20S Q 5 7S Q 6 10S Q 6 LFL 15S Q 6 LFL 15S Q 6 LFL 15S Q 9 15S Q 9 15S Q 9 15S VQ 0 58 VQ 0 5S VQ 0 68 VQ 0 6S VQ 3 5S VQ 3 5S VQ 3 5S VQ 6 LFL 10S VQ 6 LFL 10S VQ 9 10S 0 35 0 15 0 35 0 15 5 85 VQ 9 10S VQ 9 10S Q 2 7S FI 2 5s FI 2 10s FI 5 20s FI 2 10s FI 4s 70 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX E FLASH CODES Flash Code Flash Character FI 2 5s Mo A 8s FI 2 5s FI 3 1 20 s FI 3 1 20 s FI 3 1 20 s FI 3 1 20 s FI 3 1 20 s FI 2 7s FI 3 9s LFL 11s FI 6 1 15s Mo 0 12s Mo 0 15s Q1S Q 3 4 6s FI7 5s FI 4 11s FL 3 21s FL 3 6s FL 3 10s FL 9 15s OC 2 6s OC 3 8s OC 4 10s FL 2 6s FL 1 8s FL 3 15s FL 2 5s FL 2 4s 71 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corp
31. Carmanah M650 GPS V2 USER MANUAL Technical Support Email customerservice carmanah com Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 US amp Canada Worldwide 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Web carmanah com we put solar to work 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Warnings and Precautions The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual They are defined as follows WARNING indicates that serious bodily harm or death may result from failure to adhere to the precautions CAUTION indicates that damage to equipment may result if the instructions are not followed NOTE suggests optimal conditions under which the equipment will operate effectively and safely or provides additional information to the reader Regulatory Information This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada S rege F Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Installation work must be done by a qualified person s in accordance with all applicable local codes and standards Equipment shall be positioned outside the 5m vicinity of a compass as per ISO 694 LALA M650 GPS USER MANUAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Safety and Usage Pre
32. GPS Battery Pack life e Prior to storage put the M650 GPS into Off Mode pg 18 Ship Mode pg 27 or disconnectthe Battery Pack pg 23 e Store in a cool place lt Follow the recharge interval recommendations presented in the following table Battery storage and recharge intervals Storage Temperature Recharge Interval F months Do not store the M650 GPS for long periods without charging the Battery Pack either with the optional Plug In Charger pg 21 or by placing it in the sun until the reported Battery Pack health is Good The amount of time it takes to charge in the sun depends on the installation location weather and the initial Battery Pack state of health Replacing the Battery Pack At the end of the M650 GPS Battery Pack s life you can remove it and replace it Always recycle used Bat tery Packs appropriately To remove the Battery Pack 1 Remove the Bottom Cover pg 11 M650 GPS USER MANUAL BATTERY PACK 2 Unplug the Battery Pack connector by pressing down on the latch while gently pulling on the connector body Do not pull by the wires Disconnect the USB cable and Battery Pack connector before removing the Battery Pack 3 Unhook the Battery Pack strap from the tab in the chassis and pull the Battery Pack strap out of the way battery strap tab 23 2012 Carmanah Technologie
33. I 2 7s FI 2 8s FI 2 8s FI 2 1 10s FI 2 1 12s Fl 2 1 12s FI 2 1 15s FI 2 1 6s FI 3 12S FI 3 10s FI 3 10s FI 3 12s FI 3 15s FI 3 15s FI 3 20s 65 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX E FLASH CODES k 2 k oO D S iL FI 3 9s Flash Code FI 4 10s FI 4 10s FI 4 12s FI 4 15s FI 4 15s FI 4 20s FI 5 20s FI 5 20s FI 6 15s FL 66 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX E FLASH CODES Flash Code Flash Character FI 3s FI 3s FI 4 3s FI 4 4s FI 4s FI 4s FI 4s FI 4s FI 5s FI 5s FI 5s FI 5s FI 6s FI 6s FI 6s FI 6s FI 7 5s ISO 10S ISO 2S ISO 4S ISO 5S ISO 6S ISO 8S ISO 3S LFL 10S LFL 10S LFL 10S LFL 12S LFL 15S LFL 5S 67 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX E FLASH CODES Flash Code Flash Character LFL6S LFL 8S LFL 8S MO A 10S MO A 15s MO A 6s MO A 8s MO B 15S MO U 10S MO U 10S MO U 10S MO U 15S MO U 15S MO U 15S MO U 15S MO U 15S MO U 15S MO U 15S MO U 15 SAKAK MO U 15S MO U 155 MO U 15S MO U 10S OC 10S OC 10S OC 15S OC 3S OC 3S 68 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation
34. a ae 1 1 1 2 1 0 Esi 1 2 1 4 1 2 _ 1 3 1 7 1 4 e E D 0 05V 1 4 2 0 1 7 1 5 2 4 2 0 effective intensity cd 16 28 23 E threshold of detection lux 17 33 26 D nominal range m V visibility m ue ae 2A 1 9 4 4 3 4 Threshold of detection is 0 0000002 lux for a lantern 2 0 5 0 3 8 at night time with no background light 2 1 5 7 4 3 2 2 6 4 4 7 Visibility is a function of atmospheric transmissivity 23 7 3 53 Typically transmissivity T 0 74 and V 18520 m 24 8 1 58 10 NM At equatorial latitudes and clear skies T 25 91 6 4 0 85 and V 34262 m 18 5 NM 26 10 ey 2 7 11 7 8 2 8 12 8 5 2 9 14 9 2 3 0 15 10 3 1 17 11 3 2 18 12 3 3 20 13 3 4 22 14 3 5 24 15 3 6 26 16 3 7 29 17 3 8 31 18 3 9 34 20 4 0 37 21 4 1 40 22 4 2 43 24 74 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA 2 M650 GPS USER MANUAL Ca rm ana h APPENDIX F CALCULATION OF NOMINAL RANGE AND EFFECTIVE INTENSITY RANGE NM EFFECTIVE INTENSITY cd Effective Intensity T 0 74 T 0 85 The effective intensity of a flashing lantern comes from the following calculation known as Schmidt Clausen or Blondel Rey documented in IALA Recom mendations E 122 2001 and E 200 4 2008 This method is valid for the rectangular non fluctuating flash profiles below the flicker fusion frequency 60 Hz used by Carmanah lanterns l xF ij C F effective intensity cd peak intensity cd C
35. armanah com Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 US amp Canada Worldwide 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Web carmanah com we put solar to work
36. beam will turn on in the evening A lower D2N results in the lantern turning on later conserving battery power As the sun rises the ambient light level goes up The Night to Day Transition Level N2D is the ambient light level in lux at which the lantern s beam turns off in the morning A lower N2D results in the lantern turning off earlier conserving battery power The N2D setting must be at least 25 lux greater than the D2N setting PROCEDURE Either type in the correct Flash Code or click the up and down arrows to select the desired Flash Code Either type in the correct Effective Intensity setting or click the down arrow and select the correct Effective Intensity setting Click the down arrow and select On to enable ALC or Off to disable ALC Click the down arrow and select the cor rect Day to Night Transition Level setting Click the down arrow and select the cor rect Night to Day Transition Level setting 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Switch Mode User Passcode Set Device Time Set Ship Mode On Set Ship Mode Off 40 For lanterns equipped with the optional external switch two Switch Modes are available These modes control the behaviour of the lantern when switched on during the day using the external switch Standard Mode Std If the lantern is switched on during the day in this mode the lantern will tur
37. beside the ALC field and select Off to disable ALC or select On to enable ALC 6 Click Send Settings to Device Your setting change is sent to the lantern 46 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Changing the 650 Device Manager Password The 650DM software is delivered with a default login password that allows you to view and edit your lantern s configuration Although you can continue to use the default password you also have the option to change the 650DM password to something that is easier to remember or is more secure To change your 650DM Password 1 Open and login to 650DM using your existing password If this is the first time you are changing the password use the default User Access Level password 1Cmh2 2 Click SW Admin on the Bottom Bar The Software Administration screen appears 3 Click the Security tab The Security page appears 4 Inthe Access Level field select User 5 In the New Password field enter your new password 650DM passwords are case sensitive 6 In the Confirm New Password field re type your new password 7 Click Set Password Your new password is now active M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Understanding the Installation Location Environmental Parameters 650DM displays information about the lantern s instal lation location based on its programmed geography settings lat
38. ble into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 Click Set Device Time on the right side of the screen The lantern s time now matches the time on your computer To confirm this you can look at the Date and Time area on the Configuration page Both the Computer Time and Device Time fields should match M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Setting the Day to Night Transition Level The Day to Night Transition Level D2N is the ambi ent brightness in lux at which the lantern will turn on in the evening A higher value for the D2N Transition Level causes the lantern to turn on earlier a lower value causes it to turn on later Remember that the earlier the lantern turns on the more battery power it consumes Therefore higher D2N Transition Level settings lower the Effective Intensity Limit and Projected Autonomy slightly To set the D2N Transition Level 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuratio
39. can perform some basic configuration using lt The optional On Off Switch Detailed information about using the On Off Switch is located on pages 8 and 18 of this document You do not have to remove the Bottom Cover to use the On Off Switch lt The optional Infrared Remote Programmer IR Remote Detailed information about using the IR Remote is located in Appendix B You do not have to remove the Bottom Cover to use the IR Remote M650 GPS USER MANUAL CONFIGURING THE M650 On Board User Interface YO e You can use the On Board User Interface OBUI to configure many of the lantern s parameters and fea tures To use the OBUI to configure the M650 GPS first remove the Bottom Cover 6 Removing the Bottom Cover Removal of the Bottom Cover is required to configure the M650 GPS using the OBUI 1 Turn the M650 GPS upside down and place it ona soft cloth to avoid scratching the housing 2 Locate and turn the locking screw counter clockwise to allow the locking tab to clear the screw head you do not have to remove the locking screw 11 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah 3 Secure the M650 GPS so it won t move and then firmly twist the Bottom Cover counter clockwise until it stops 4 Lift the cover out by pushing up on the protruding locking tab You now have access to the OBUI buttons or
40. cates the current state of the GPS receiver GOOD GPS Satellite signal found and locked on PAUS GPS function paused to conserve energy This occurs unders these conditions e Flash Code 000 Off e Flash Code 001 Steady On no flashing lt Ship Mode lt 24 Hours Shutdown e Low Battery Disconnect e Rotary switch turned off Switched Models Srch Searching for GPS satellite signal nLoc No lock on GPS satellite signal Search resumes every 10 minutesBattery Pack health status pg 21 M650 GPS USER MANUAL CONFIGURING THE M650 vBat vBat which looks like uBat on the OBUI display displays the actual battery voltage in millivolts For example if the battery is 4 225 volts the display would show 4225 Resetting to Initial Settings Resetting to Initial Settings returns the M650 GPS s configuration to the most recent settings 1 Press the set button until the words Pass Code appear on the OBUI display 2 Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650 GPS 3 After logging in press the up or down buttons until the word RSET appears on the display 4 Press and hold the set button until the word no flashes 5 Press the up or down buttons until the display changes to yes to restore the Distributor programmed defaults or no to leave the settings as they are Self Test Function The M650 GPS lantern s BIST Built In Self Test is an advanced troubleshooting function Please contact either yo
41. cautions The M650 GPS s Battery Pack contains lead lead compounds and other compounds known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Please handle with care and wash your hands thoroughly after handling the Battery Pack Charge your M650 GPS s Battery Pack periodically Permanent damage and reduced capacity will result if the Battery Pack is not correctly maintained Refer to page 19 for details on how to maintain your Battery Pack M650 GPSs that have been stored will usually require a top up charge before they are put into service The most accurate Battery Pack Health status reading is obtained when the M650 GPS has been in a dark location and in Off mode for at least 24 hours Warranty Disclaimer This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation stan dards of Carmanah s Model M650 GPS lantern Failure to comply with the use storage maintenance installation or placement instruc tions detailed in this manual could void the applicable user warranty 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Table of Contents Warnings and Precautions ccccceessseeereeeeeeeenees 2 Regulatory Information ecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerees 2 Safety and Usage Precautions eeeeeeeeees 2 Warranty Disclaimer 2 MT GAGU ON anaa Ka ecceegeetccteercspeedtzecrecdescecgeenieces 5 M650 GPS Applications
42. ce OBUI e Has an efficient optical design e Has over 250 user programmable flash patterns 5 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h INTRODUCTION Has four different user interfaces e On Board User Interface OBUI e Optional Infrared Programmer 3 650 Device Manager software via USB cable e Has multiple layers of programmable password protection e Is available in red green yellow white and blue LED output colours e Is designed in accordance with the European Union s guidelines for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electronic equipment RoHS 6 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA INTRODUCTION Carmanah M650 GPS USER MANUAL M650 GPS Parts Description solar panel lens visual colour indicator NG mounting foot J bird deterrent mounting hole one per mounting foot SIDE VIEW user interface optional on board display on off switch set button _ interface pressure selector mounting equalizing vent buttons hole B alee USB port N SN battery Atay A s connector gt removable bottom cover battery strap tab bottom cover locking tab and screw BOTTOM VIEW INTERNAL VIEW BOTTOM COVER REMOVED 7
43. ctive Intensity ALC Automatic Light Control Day to Night Transition Level Night to Day Transition Level 39 DEFINITION The Flash Code controls the flash pattern the lantern emits during operation Select the appropriate Flash Code from the Flash Code Table see Appendix F and enter the code in this field The Effective Intensity setting controls the lantern s brightness A higher Effective Intensity setting allows the lantern to be seen from farther away but also uses up more battery power and requires more solar energy The Effective Intensity setting is measured in candela and takes into account the programmed Flash Code using the method of Schmidt Clausen as per IALA E 122 Section 1 4 The Effective Intensity value is measured in the horizontal plane When ALC is enabled the lantern monitors the bat tery pack s state of charge and reduces the intensity level if the lantern is not receiving sufficient solar charging to maintain the battery pack When the battery pack recovers ALC automatically resumes operation at the programmed Effective Intensity If the lantern s latitude and longitude are set cor rectly ALC reduces the Effective Intensity setting for the lantern only under unusually poor solar condi tions As the sun goes down in the evening the ambient brightness level goes down with it The Day to Night Transition Level D2N is the ambient light level measured in lux at which the lantern s
44. d battery pack with the Optional Plug In Charger Damage to the Plug In Charger may result 21 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah To use the Plug In Charger 1 Remove the Bottom Cover 2 Unplug the Battery Pack connector by pressing down on the latch while gently pulling on the connector body Do not pull by the wires 3 Plug the charger connector into the Battery Pack connector not into the M650 GPS body 4 Plug the charger into a wall receptacle Charging a fully discharged Battery Pack with the Plug In Charger for five hours brings the Battery Pack toa 90 charge Charging with an Artificial Light Source You can also charge the M650 GPS Battery Pack by placing the M650 GPS under an artificial light source However this method is considerably slower than either solar or plug in methods Keep the following points in mind when charging in this manner e Do not use fluorescent lighting to charge the M650 GPS Using fluorescent lighting does not damage the M650 GPS but it does not produce enough solar energy to charge the Battery Pack M650 GPS USER MANUAL BATTERY PACK e Different light sources produce different charging times depending on the source wattage and spectral characteristics e Do not place the light source too close to the M650 GPS solar panel as very high temperatures can damage the la
45. d Testing continued 63 Patents is testes ele eh eto hath dealt 63 MOUNTING n io T 63 Photometric PIOtS saanak aaa nk ag abaan Dk a na 64 Appendix E Flash Codes cs sesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 65 Appendix F Calculation of Nominal Range and Effective Intensity cccccssseeessssereeseeseeeeeeeseeees 74 Nominal Range ccccecceceeeeeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeees 74 Effective Intensity raaa awa aaa ga a ANAN Ka baa ana aa 79 Appendik G Warranty and Customer Service Information 00 aeeewanennn nana anenuwun 76 M650 GPS USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Introduction M650 GPS Applications The M650 GPS Solar Marine Lantern has the follow ing marking applications e Aids to navigation e Marina and dock Lighting e Port lighting lt Oil and offshore platforms e Channel boundaries e River mouths e Marina entrances e Extended structures such as aquaculture floats or breakwaters Like Carmanah s larger GPS equipped solar marine lanterns the M650 GPS uses the precise timing signal of GPS satellites to synchronize its flash pattern with other M650 GPS lanterns The M650 GPS is also designed to harmonize with Carmanah s other GPS equipped lanterns which means a mix of different models all flash perfectly together No special programming is required the GPS synchronization functio
46. de installation instructions from Carmanah Technologies with the firmware file use those instructions instead of the ones below To update the firmware on a lantern 1 Put the supplied Firmware file hex extension in a suitable location on your hard drive 2 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 4 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 5 Click Maintenance on the Bottom Bar The Maintenance page appears 6 Save the current lantern s configuration if you plan to use it after upgrading the firmware The lantern s configuration settings may be lost in the firmware upgrade process 7 In the Firmware and Flash Code Table area click Update Firmware The Open dialog box appears 8 Navigate to and select the hex file you saved to your hard drive and double click on the file or click Open The following screen appears M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Firmware 346 of 3795 downloaded Please do not disconnect the device Do not disconnect the lantern while the firmware is downloading to the lantern When the file completes downloading the following screen appears Firmware updated C 9 Click OK The lantern firmware has been updated Click Status in the Bottom Bar and on the Status page
47. e Bad Replace User Interface User Interface Onboard LED Display External Switch option IR option USB connection to PC Datalogger Yes Self Test Yes Battery Pack State of Health Yes External Switch Optional Ability to Connect to Computer Yes USB Wireless Control IR only Standards and Testing UL cUL Pending RoHS Yes EMC and EMI to be approved for EU CE USA CAN AU others Vibration 10g 10 60 Hz Shock Pulse Tested to MIL STD 202G Method 213B Test Condition G 50 75g Shock Handling 48 inch 122 cm drop onto solid wood on concrete Hail Tested to EN 61215 1 inch 25 mm OD up to 50mph 23 m s Wind Loading 140 knots 72m s Immersion IP68 MIL STD 202G Method 104A Test Condition B Salt Spray Tested to MIL_STD 810G ASTM B117 73 1979 ESD Tested to EN 61000 6 2 2001 8 to 25 kV Discharge Chemical Resistance Tested to MIL STD 810G Method 504 Procedure II 62 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Standards and Testing continued Vandalism Tested to withstand hits from a 27 inch 69 cm bat Pressure Washer Tested to withstand up to 2900 psi 20 MPa Mounting Over torque Tested to withstand up to 65 ft lb 88 N m Humidity Damp Heat Tested to MIL STD 810G Method 507 5 UV Exposure Tested to MIL STD 810G Method 505 5 Procedure 1120 W m2 44 C RF EMI Resilience Tested to EN 60945 20
48. e Flash Code Table has been updated Click Status in the Bottom Bar and on the Status page look in the Firmware and Flash Code Table Version area to confirm the version you are running on your lantern 55 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Retrieving a Datalog If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your lantern Carmanah s Helpdesk may ask you to send them a Datalog from the lantern that they can use for diagnostic purposes To obtain a Datalog from a lantern 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug in the USB cable to the USB port Connect the other end of the mini USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer Open 650DM on your computer Click Maintenance on the Bottom Bar The Maintenance page appears In the Datalogs area click Get Datalog From Device The Browse For Folder dialog box appears Navigate to and select the folder into which you want to save the Datalog for example your Windows Desktop Click OK The Datalog file is saved in the specified location You can now email this Datalog to Carmanah s Helpdesk to diagnose the problem with the lantern M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE 56 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Appendix B Using the Infrared Remote Programmer The optional Infrared Remo
49. ecifications Form Factor Mounting 5 9 inch 150 mm 3 hole Mounting Orientation N A symmetrical Over torque resistant Yes Chassis Materials polycarbonate polysiloxane alloy Height 6 7 inch 169 mm Width 6 9 inch 176 mm Weight 3 5 Ib 1 58 kg Operating Temp 45 to 124 F 43 to 51 C Storage Temp 45 to 176 F 43 to 80 C Optical Light Source High power LED Intensity as per IALA rating 44 cd Green LEDs Chromaticity ALA Optimum SAE December 2008 Flash Settings 256 Flash Codes Ambient Light Sensing 25 925 lux LED Corrections Yes temperature colour flash code efficacy voltage Automatic Light Control ALC Yes Visual Colour Indicator Yes Green Red Yellow Blue or White Vertical Divergence gt 8 FWHM Energy Capture Solar Panel Power High efficiency cells Air Gap between Solar Panel and Lens No Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT Yes Float Charge Cut off Yes Battery Charger Temperature compensated con stant voltage Reverse Polarity Protection Yes Solar Panel Bypass Diodes Yes Solar Panel Blocking Diode Function Yes Flash Synchronization GPS Internal GPS Receiver with rapid signal lock M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS Energy Storage Replaceable Battery Pack Yes tool less Secured Battery Pack Yes Strap material meets ASTM D2000 2BG613 F7 G21 Vented Battery Pack Compartment Yes Battery Status Feedback Good Charg
50. en the values in the Setting Columns would require more solar energy than is available at the programmed location Latitude and Longitude When this occurs red exclamation points highlight the settings that are contributing to the energy deficit If you put your mouse pointer over the exclama tion point a message indicates the problem Get Settings from Device Click this to retrieve the lantern s current settings and copy them into the Setting column Note that when the 650DM connects to a lantern it does this automatically Restore Defaults This restores the settings that were last programmed at the Distribu tor or Manufacturing Access Level If the lantern s settings have only been changed at the User Access Level the settings return to what they were when you first received the lantern 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE SW Admin Page The SW Admin Software Administration page has two tabs that allow you to view connection and soft ware version information Connection tab and to set the 650DM login password s Security tab verson GLIDIREO 1 42560 AREA NAME DESCRIPTION Connection Tab Connection Status The Connection Status field indicates if you are currently connected or not connected to a lantern Com Port The Com Port field displays the current communications port through whic
51. eous intensity of the lantern during the on por tion of the Flash Code 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmana h M650 GPS USER MANUAL Device Actions Config Actions 36 APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Effective Intensity Limit This is the maximum Effective Intensity which can be pro grammed without exceeding the available solar energy This prevents the lantern from being deployed at a setting which isn t sustainable Factors that influence the Effective Intensity Limit include Flash Code Day to Night and Night to Day Transition Latitude and Longitude and Atmospheric Transmissivity The Effective Intensity of a flashing light is the intensity that a steady on light must have to appear equivalently bright It is calculated using the method of Schmidt Clausen as per IALA E 122 Section 1 4 The Peak Intensity and Effective Intensity values correspond to the intensity of the beam in the horizontal plane Set Device Time Click this to synchronize the computer time with the lantern time Set Ship Mode On Click this to put the lantern into Ship Mode Set Ship Mode On or take the lantern out of Ship Mode Set Ship Mode Off For more information on Ship Mode refer to the Ship Mode section of this Appendix Send Settings to Device This sends the settings currently shown in the Setting Col umns to the lantern Note that this button becomes inactive wh
52. er you enter Ship Mode place the M650 GPS into the box in which it is being stored or shipped and close the lid The main LED remains off until the device is removed from the box and senses a day to night transition It then continues to operate in dusk to dawn mode Please follow the storage recom mendations outlined on pg 23 59 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Restoring the M650 GPS from Ship Mode The M650 GPS automatically exits Ship Mode when it detects a day to night transition However to exit Ship Mode manually use the following procedure 1 After entering the Passcode point the IR Remote at the side of the M650 GPS lens and then press the IR Remote Start button 2 Enter 821 using the IR Remote The main LED flashes once each time the M650 GPS receives a keypress 3 Press the Enter button on the IR Remote If the command was successful the main LED flashes three times quickly The M650 GPS is now out of Ship Mode If the command was unsuccessful the main LED flashes twice slowly If you were unsuccessful repeat this process Start 821 Enter 4 After you take the M650 GPS out of Ship Mode determine the Battery Pack s State of Health using either the OBUI or the IR Remote If the Battery Pack is not in good health either charge or replace the Battery Pack see pg 21 23 If you successfully remove the M650 GPS from Ship Mode
53. h the lantern is connected to the 650DM Connection Tab 650DM Version This field displays the version of the 650DM currently installed on the computer 37 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE 650 Device Man Solar Aviation Device Manager Password Change Access Level User New Password Cordirm New Password aie AREA NAME DESCRIPTION Security Tab 650 Device Manager After clicking the Security Tab the 650 Device Manager Password Change area appears Password Change This allows you to change the password that is entered when you login to the 650DM To set a new password select the appropriate Access Level from the Access Level drop down menu enter the new password in the Password field and click Set Password If you are logged in as a User you will only see the Access Level User If you are signed in as a Distributor you will see both Distributor and User 38 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Initial Configuration After receiving your lantern from a Carmanah Dis tributor most of the lantern s settings should already be configured If you want to further customize these settings follow the associated procedure M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE SETTING Flash Code Effe
54. he Date The M650 GPS has an internal clock which it uses for logging activity The current date is written in non volatile memory so if the Battery Pack is unplugged or becomes completely discharged but you reconnect or replace the Battery Pack within a few hours the date remains correct However if the M650 GPS is left without power for more than a few hours you may need to reset the date To edit the date on the M650 GPS 1 Press the set button until the words Pass Code appear on the OBUI display 2 Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650 GPS 3 After logging in press the up or down buttons until date shows on the display 4 Press and hold the set button until the current year is flashing on the display 15 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah 5 While the year displays press the up or down button to change it 6 Press the set button briefly The month starts to flash on the OBUI display 7 While the month displays press the up or down button to change it 8 Press the set button briefly The day starts to flash on the OBUI display 9 While the day displays press the up or down button to change it 10 Press the set button for approximately one second to store the new date GPS The M650 GPS attempts to receive satellite signal lock every 10 minutes during the night and every 45 minutes during the day The GPS status indi
55. he M650 GPS to a variety of surfaces 2 Qag Ensure the mounting surface is flat and level The surfaces in contact with the three mounting feet must be flat to within 0 120 3 mm of one another or the M650 GPS chassis could twist when tightened down Torque the mounting fasteners to a minimum of 4 ft lb 5 4 N m Carmanah has various M650 GPS mounting kits available Please visit carmanah com or contact a Carmanah distributor or sales representative for more information on purchasing one of these kits 10 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Configuring the M650 GPS Methods You can program the M650 GPS using lt The On Board User Interface OBUI Refer to the following section for detailed information about using the OBUI Note that you must remove the Bottom Cover to access the OBUI buttons lt The 650 Device Manager software Detailed information about using the 650 Device Manager software is located in Appendix A Note that you must remove the Bottom Cover to access the USB port and use the 650 Device Manager software Typically a Distributor uses the 650 Device Manager software to configure your M650 GPS Using the 650 Device Manager software the Distributor can program a configuration set the installation location environmental parameters change passcodes update firmware etc You
56. he Set Device Access Geography and File Actions areas are available to a Distributor but not a User The Distributor Passcode field also becomes editable Configuring the M650 GPS The Distributor uses the same procedures as a User to configure an M650 GPS lantern Refer to User sec tion for details on how to configure the lantern s basic settings The following procedures describe the configuration options that are not available to someone with a User Access Level 49 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Entering the Deployment Location As a Distributor when you configure a customer s lan tern part of the information required is the Deployment Location where the lantern will actually be located This location is expressed in Latitude and Longitude Knowing the Deployment Location allows the 650DM to convey to the lantern how much solar exposure insolation it can expect to receive the lowest average winter temperature for that location and the shortest length of day at that location All of these factors play a part in how much energy the lantern s Battery Pack can expect to receive to power the lantern in a reliable manner To enter the Deployment Location 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your
57. he lan tern s configuration and save it to your computer as a DCF file To retrieve a device s configuration 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern The lantern s settings will be copied to the Settings boxes 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 In the File Actions area click Save Settings to File The Save As dialog box appears 6 Navigate to and save the file to an appropriate location The file is saved in DCF format You can now download this Configuration File to as many lanterns as required If an M650 GPS is already connected to the 650DM and you want to retrieve the lantern s settings click the Get Settings From Device Button The lantern s settings will be copied into the Settings boxes NOTE 52 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Saving a Configuration File If you configure one lantern exactly how you want it and would like to copy this configuration over to other lanterns you can save the original lantern s Configu ration File and then copy the file over to the other lanterns You can also save a lantern s Configuration File just so you have a record of how the lan
58. itude Long Programmed Longitude GPS GPS receiver status vbat Battery voltage 12 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah After the parameters have finished scrolling Hold Set to Edit will appear on the display The display will then repeat the status report finishing with Hold Set to Edit The display will then turn off buttons you can scroll through the parameters at your own pace The display will turn off after 60 seconds of button inactivity Editing Parameters To edit any of the parameters press and hold the set button for approximately one second After entering the passcode see the next section you will be able to edit parameters as described in the sections that follow For models equipped with the optional external switch moving the switch from the Off to the On position will initiate a status report A status report will also result if the switch is in the Off position and the Bottom Cover is removed M650 GPS USER MANUAL CONFIGURING THE M650 Entering the Passcode Before you can edit any of the M650 GPS s param eters you must enter a Passcode The default Pass code is 753 To enter the Passcode 1 Press and hold the set button for approximately one second The words Pass Code briefly display on the OBUI followed by three zeroes with the left zero flashing The display is prompting you to enter the Passcode beginning wi
59. itude longitude and atmospheric trans missivity The lantern uses these parameters among others to calculate the lantern s Effective Intensity Limit The calculated values appear in the Lookup Values for Set Location area The parameters that display are e Insolation on Worst Day This is a measure of how much sun is available at the lantern s programmed latitude longitude during the shortest winter day this is measured in units of kWh m2day e Worst Insolation Day Temp This is a measure of the lowest expected average winter temperature at the programmed latitude and longitude in degrees Celsius This allows for the precise calculation of the efficiency of the following hardware elements which all vary with temperature solar panel battery charger circuitry battery LED driver circuitry and LED e Worst Insolation Day Length This is the length of the shortest day of the year at the programmed latitude 47 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Distributor Functions The procedures in this section are accessible to any one with Distributor or Manufacturing access Logging In When logging in as a Distributor click Login Here select Distributor from the Access Level drop down enter your Distributor password and click Login After logging in as a Distributor you will have acces
60. king tab lines up with the locking screw 6 Optional Tighten the locking screw to lock the cover in the installed position 17 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah 650 Device Manager Software lt Before deploying and installing the M650 GPS you can connect it to a computer using a USB cable and use the 650 Device Manager software to e Configure the lantern s parameters e View detailed information about the lantern e Change Day to Night and Night to Day transition settings e Change the passcode Distributors also have access to a suite of advanced features For instruction on how to use the 650 Device Manager Software see Appendix A M650 GPS USER MANUAL CONFIGURING THE M650 On Off Switch You can place the M650 GPS in one of three modes using the On Off switch Off Mode In Off Mode the M650 GPS s main LED will not illuminate at night During the day the M650 GPS will continue to charge its Battery Pack through the solar panel The GPS receiver will enter the Pause state to conserve power To place the M650 GPS in Off Mode move the On Off switch to the Off position The word OFF flashes three times on the display While in Off Mode the M650 GPS continues to charge its battery pack when exposed to light but it will not respond to any infrared programming instructions If your M650 GPS is not equipped with the o
61. loosen it you do not have to remove the locking screw 3 Secure the lantern so it won t move and then firmly twist the Bottom Cover counter clockwise until it stops 29 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah 4 Lift the cover out using the protruding locking tab You can now access the USB connector port for using the 650DM software 5 Using the USB cable provided with your 650 Device Manager software connect the larger end to an available USB connector in your computer Connect the other smaller end to the USB connector inside the M650 GPS M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Logging In To login to the 650DM software 1 From either the Start Program amp menu or your Windows Desktop i click 650 Device Manager 650 Device Manager The 650 Device Manager Status screen appears 2 From the 650 Device Manager Status screen click Login Here The Login dialog box appears You can disconnect your USB cable from a lantern and reconnect to another lantern without logging out of the 650DM The 650DM will take a few seconds to connect to the new lantern Access Level User Password 30 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah 3 Inthe Access Level field select User from the drop down menu The default User Access Level pa
62. ly to indicate it received the IR signal and entered IR Edit Mode In IR Edit Mode the main LED inside the lens will flash in response to every button press or the IR remote Press the Start button on the IR Remote The OBUI displays I r Pr briefly to indicate that it has received the IR signal Enter the Passcode using the IR Remote The default Passcode is 753 Each time you enter one of the digits for the Passcode the OBUI flashes Ir X where X indicates the button you pressed on the IR Remote For example if you press the up button on the IR Remote the display reads I r U P I r 0 9 displays when you press the 9 button etc Press the Enter button on the IR Remote After you successfully enter the Passcode if the main LED was on it extinguishes and then flashes three times quickly to indicate that the Passcode entry was successful If the Passcodeentry was unsuccessful the main LED stays lit This is a security feature to prevent unauthorized persons from interrupting the main LED during operation Repeat this procedure to enter the Passcode 57 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah While you are logged in the main LED flashes whenever it receives a valid IR transmission During the login process the main LED does NOT flash in response to IR remote button presses After you successfully login the OBUI scrolls through a Status Report
63. n on for a minute or two to demonstrate the programmed flash code and intensity and then extinguish until the programmed D2N light level is sensed Fog Mode Fog When switched on during the day in Fog Mode the lantern will turn on and remain on for the rest of that day and the following night It will extinguish the next morning when the N2D light level is sensed It will then return to normal dusk until dawn behaviour Fog Mode can be used to force the lantern on during the day The User Passcode is the 3 digit number that you must enter on the OBUI to modify the lantern s set tings unless the lantern is configured so as not to require passcode entry to edit settings This sets the internal clock on your lantern to be the same as the time on your computer The M650 GPS is equipped with an algorithm that uses daily transi tion events to periodically correct for its clock drifting over time It s not critical that the internal lan tern clock and computer times be identical the internal lantern clock exists only for datalogging pur poses This allows you to set the lantern to Ship Mode Ship Mode prevents the lantern s beam from turning on until it detects a Night to Day transition event at which point the lantern exits Ship Mode and resumes normal operation Use Ship Mode whenever you store the lantern somewhere where it remains con sistently dark like inside a closed box If you don t use Ship Mode prior
64. n screen appears 5 In the Device Function area click the down arrow beside the Day to Night Transition field and select the appropriate value The Setting column values for Autonomy and the Effective Intensity Limit in the Derived Values area change to reflect the effect of the new D2N Transition Level 6 Click Send Setting to Device The new D2N Transition value is sent to the lantern The values for Autonomy and the Effective Intensity Limit in the Device column of the Derived Values area change to reflect the effect of the new D2N Transition Level 45 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Setting the Night to Day Transition Level The Night to Day Transition Level N2D is the ambi ent brightness at which the lantern comes on in the morning measured in Lux A higher value for the N2D Transition Level causes the lantern to turn on later in the morning a lower value makes it turn on earlier You cannot program the N2D Transition Level to be lesser value than the D2N Transition Level To set the N2D Transition Level 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears
65. n works automatically as soon as the lantern is deployed Synchronized flashing is very effective in overcoming background shore lighting and clearly marking the boundaries of water systems or the physical dimensions of floating structures With synchronized flashing the M650 GPS also satisfies the US Coast Guard s PATON Part 67 regulations that require unison flashing where multiple lanterns mark an obstruction ut green The M650 GPS does not use latitude and longitude information from the GPS satellite network Latitude and Longitude must be set by the distributor using the 650 Device Manager software M650 GPS USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Common Features and Functionality The M650 GPS lt Is a self contained high performance low maintenance and easy to install solar powered light source lt Is programmed for geographical location to optimize output and prevent a user from potentially damaging the product e Is suitable for a range of marine and obstruction applications e Is visible from up to approximately 4 nautical miles 7 kilometres depending on the solar energy available at the installation location and the selected Flash Code ao tite e Is durable and reliable with double o ring sealing e Offers dusk to dawn operation with programmable transition levels e Features a replaceable Battery Pack e Has a tool less removable Bottom Cover for accessing the On Board User Interfa
66. napshot of the battery s current state of health Good the Battery Pack is healthy and charged A Battery Pack in this state is ready for deployment Charge the Battery Pack needs to be charged but is otherwise healthy Replace the Battery Pack should be recycled and replaced with a new one Ship Mode This indicates if the lantern is currently in Ship Mode e g Ship Mode On Disconnected Model Name Connected This indicates the 650DM connection status If your computer is not connected to a lantern it displays Disconnected When connected to a lantern it displays the lantern s model name Login Here Logout Access Level Click this button to log out of 650DM The name in brackets indicates the access level of the user currently logged in to the device User Distributor or Manufacturing The centre area of the screen contains the Function Page information Different content appears in this area depending on the button you select from the Bottom Bar BOTTOM BAR 32 The Bottom Bar contains buttons that allow you to access the software s various function pages As a User you can access the following pages Status the default page when you log in This page contains basic status information about the M650 GPS that is currently plugged into the computer Configuration This page displays the attached lantern s current configuration and allows you to change various settings for example Flash Code and Effective
67. ntern For example do not place the M650 GPS closer than 12 30 cm to a 60 Watt light source p m G 2 12 30 cm Whenever possible use a fan to blow cool air across the M650 GPS solar panel when charging under artificial light This both maximizes the life of the Battery Pack and accelerates the charging process Preserving Battery Pack Health The M650 GPS Battery Pack gets charged during the day and depletes during the night by driving the main LED Over several years the Battery Pack will degrade and require replacement Several factors contribute to the M650 GPS Battery Pack life How sunny the installation location is choose a sunny shade free location e How hot the installation or storage location is choose a cool area where possible e Intensity setting don t set the lantern to be brighter than conditions require A brighter light setting cycles the battery deeper and shortens its lifespan Storage time the longer an M650 GPS Battery Pack is stored without being charged the shorter its life e Battery Pack age over a period of many hundreds of charge discharge cycles the Battery Pack chem 22 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah istry degrades The M650 GPS Battery Pack can last over five years depending on the factors listed above Storage Procedures Please follow these storage procedures to maximize the M650
68. oments followed by darkness you can use the infrared programmer or you can use the 650DM software as follows 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 Click Set Ship Mode Off on the right side of the sceen The lantern exits Ship Mode and resumes normal operation To confirm that the lantern is out of Ship Mode Ship Mode Off appears in the middle of the top bar 44 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Setting the Time When a lantern s battery pack is removed the lan tern s internal clock stops When another battery pack is installed the lantern sets its internal clock to use the last time recorded in its datalog This may be quite close to the actual time if the lantern hasn t gone without power for long but for a lantern that remains without a battery packconnected for more than a few hours the internal clock should be updated using the Set Device Time button To restore the lantern s clock to reflect the same time as on your computer use the following procedure To set the lantern s time 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB ca
69. on Procedure eeececceeeeeteeeeeeettteeeeeeee 28 Removing the Bottom Cover 29 LOGGING Ti iscsi Ae a a aga aa ed 30 User FUNCIONS sasada aapa nada saga SARANA KA A TAN a ad aa 31 Checking the Lantern s Status arena 33 Slatus Page e ag anan daa Den A a NE a a A ng ang Na 33 Configuration Page 4sr0ceressanen sanan enanane 34 SW Admin Page saka gaen Anaa Kak a NGA AKE cece 37 Initial Configuration a seeesesen ene eee ena 39 User Tasks akak kara aa d RAK eee dea ees 42 Restoring the Default Configuration 42 Using the Derived Values 42 Entering Exiting Ship Mode seee 44 Setting the Time ssserrrenan anana ana nasa ane 45 Setting the Day to Night Transition Level 45 Setting the Night to Day Transition Level 46 Setting the ALG aana eis aaa a i 46 Changing the 650 Device Manager Password aaa naak aaa AE E GA NA AGA Aa a Gg a AAN 47 Understanding the Installation Location Environmental Parameters ccsecceeseeeees 47 Distributor Functions cc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 48 LOGGING Mana mea endian 48 Configuring the M650 GPS 49 3 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Entering the Deployment Location 50 Setting the User s Device Access 1111 50 Downloading a Configuration 51 Sending
70. oration April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX E FLASH CODES Flash Code Flash Character FL 2 4 5s FL 3 10s FL 3 15s Mo B 16s Q 1s FI 2 1 10s MO U 15S Q 1 28 Q 3 10S Q 6 LFL 15S VQ 3 5S VQ 6 LFL 10S VQ 9 10S OC 3 12S OC 4 12S FL 3 12S FL 4 15S FL 5 20S MO A FL 5 20S SADO FL 4 15S FL 5 20S Q 6 LFL 15S Q 9 15S VQ 6 LFL 10S CST1 CST2 72 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX E FLASH CODES Flash Code Flash Character LFL 24s CST4 CST5 CST6 CST7 CST8 CST9 CST10 CST11 CST12 CST13 CST14 CST15 CST16 CST17 CST18 CST19 CST20 csT21 FI 3 55 FI 3 6s FI 5 5s FI 3 15s GpD 5 14s GpD 5 15s ISO 2 5S FI 3 10s SYS 297 future use 298 ENDCODE 73 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA 2 M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX F CALCULATION OF NOMINAL RANGE AND EFFECTIVE INTENSITY Appendix F Calculation Night Time Range and Intensities of Nominal Range and Effective Intensity 0 5 0 2 0 2 Nominal Range 0 6 0 3 0 3 0 7 0 4 0 4 The nominal range or effective intensity of a lan 08 06 05 tern comes from the following calculation known as 09 07 0 6 Allard s Law documented in IALA Recommendations E 122 2001 and E 200 2 2008 ue
71. ou can change the Switch Mode between Standard Mode Std and Fog Mode Fog For more information about the Switch Mode refer to the table on page 40 User Passcode This is the passcode that users enter when logging into a lantern using the On Board User Interface OBUI You can edit the passcode by typing in the desired setting or using the up down arrows Distributor Passcode This field is only editable by someone logged in at the Distributor or Manufacturing Access Level Computer Time This is the current date and time synchronized with the computer on which the 650DM is installed Device Time This is the time currently configured on the lantern To synchronize the time of a connected lantern to the computer time click Set Device Time Projected Automomy This indicates the estimated number of days of dusk to dawn operation the lantern can sustain without any solar energy being gathered by the solar panel The Projected Autonomy changes to reflect any changes to the Flash Code Effec tive Intensity and Transition light level settings Range This is the range of the lantern in nautical miles when programmed with the cur rent settings It is calculated using the methods outlined in IALA E 122 Section 1 5 Peak Intensity This is the intensity of the lantern in candela when the LED is on The Peak Intensity value unlike the Effective Intensity value does not take into account the programmed Flash Code it is the instantan
72. plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 In the Set Device Access area check the checkboxes to enable the associated features or clear the checkboxes to disable the features 6 Click Save Settings to File to save the changes as part of the customer s default configuration or click Send Settings to Device to program a connected lantern with the Device Access settings The checkboxes in the Device column indicate the lantern s current configuration Setting 1 Device I 1 0 19 I m I 1 5 0 12 9 I log I I 1 1325 I 1 1400 I d 50 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Downloading a Configuration After you finish customizing the lantern s settings or open a Configuration File click Send Setting to Device This takes the values that are in the Setting columns and sends them to the lantern After sending the settings to the lantern the informa tion in the Device columns changes to match the information in the Setting columns indicating that your changes were successful Sending a Configuration to a Lantern You can use two methods to create customized set tings and send them to a lante
73. ptional On Off switch you can set it to Off Mode by setting the Flash Code to 000 page 14 using the OBUI or IR Remote When set to Off Mode in this manner the M650 GPS still responds to infrared commands NOTE Standard On Mode In Standard On Mode the M650 GPS s main LED illuminates at dusk using its programmed Flash Code and effective intensity remains on all night and turns off at dawn The M650 GPS continues to cycle in this dusk to dawn mode as long as the switch remains in the On position When switched to Standard On Mode the display will scroll through a Status Report 18 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah While in Standard On Mode the M650 GPS contin ues to charge its batteries when exposed to light To place the M650 GPS in Standard On Mode switch the On Off switch to the On position The GPS receiver will exit the Pause state and attempt to find and lock onto a GPS satellite timing signal If you change the M650 GPS to Standard On Mode during the night the main LED illuminates at the programmed Flash Code and intensity and remains on until dawn e If you change the M650 GPS to Standard On Mode during the day the M650 GPS s main LED illuminates for 60 seconds at the programmed Flash Code and intensity to confirm that Standard On Mode was accepted turns off and then illuminates at dusk Fog Mode With the use of the
74. red if 1 650 Device Manager is connected 2 The battery is dead or missing 3 The M650 GPS switch is in the Off position 19 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmanah CONFIGURING THE M650 The IR remote requires 2 AAA 1 5 V batteries Previous versions of the Carmanah IR Remote will work with the M650 GPS 20 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Battery Pack Battery Pack Health Status The M650 GPS periodically monitors the health of its Battery Pack There are three Battery Pack health status levels Good the Battery Pack is healthy and charged A Battery Pack with this health status is ready for deployment Charge the Battery Pack needs to be charged but is otherwise healthy Bad the Battery Pack is damaged and should be recycled and replaced with a new one You can determine the Battery Pack health status using any of the four User Interface methods the OBUI via the buttons the OBUI via the On Off switch the IR Remote or the 650 Device Manager software The following table indicates how the differ ent User Interface methods report the three levels of Battery Pack health Battery Pack Health Status OBUI good chrg bad IR remote 10 flashes 7 flashes 4 flashes flash response to query 650 Device Good Charge
75. rmware and the lantern Flash Code Table Ver sion area contains the following information 33 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Carmanah Configuration Page The Configuration Page displays the lantern s current settings and allows you to modify some of these set tings The columns under the Setting headings the Setting Columns shown in solid line boxes below indicate the 650DM s current setpoints The columns under the Device headings the Device Columns shown in dashed line boxes below show the con nected lantern s settings The general method for changing a setting involves changing the 650DM setpoint s in the Setting Col umns and then sending the setting s to the lantern using the Send Settings to Device button A User cannot edit the Geography or the Set Device Access areas Device Function Dara and Time Computer Time Device Time Flash Code 03 04 12 12 37 06 05 04 12 17 56 16 Effective Intensity ALC Day to Night Transition Night to Day Transition Switch Mode Set Device Passcodes wh 34 User Passcoce Distributor Passcode Insolation om Worst Osy Worst Insolaton Day Temp Worst Insolation Day Length Oarived Values Projected Autonomy Range Deak Intensity Effective Intensity Limit fm day 1608 C lhours 2012 Carmanah Technologies
76. rn e You can open a Configuration File and send the settings to the lantern e You can individually edit the Setting columns prior to sending the settings to the lantern The following procedure covers both approaches 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 Manually change the values in the Setting columns to the desired values then skip to step 7 OR Open the desired Configuration File by clicking Get Settings from File and proceed to the following step 6 Browse to and Open the desired Configuration File The settings from the Configuration File are entered into the Setting columns M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE 7 Click Send Settings to Device The settings from the Setting columns are sent to the lantern and display in the Device columns Creating a Configuration File Different M650 GPS models require different amounts of power to operate at a given configuration Flash Code Effective Intensity etc This is due to effi ciency differences among LED colours Because of this when you create a Configuration File you should be connected to a lantern that has the same model number
77. s The M650 GPS automatically calculates a new upper limit on effective intensity based on the new Flash Code and installation location latitude and longitude Editing the Automatic Light Control ALC mode When ALC mode is set to on the M650 GPS moni tors the Battery Pack s state of health and reduces the intensity level if the M650 GPS is not receiving sufficient solar energy to maintain the Battery Pack If the M650 GPS s latitude and longitude are set cor rectly ALC only reduces the intensity setting for the lantern in unusually poor solar conditions To toggle the ALC setting 1 Press the set button until the words Pass Code appear on the OBUI display 2 Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650 GPS M650 GPS USER MANUAL CONFIGURING THE M650 3 After logging in press the up or down buttons until ALC appears on the display 4 Press and hold the set button until the current state of the ALC flashes either on or off 5 Press the up or down buttons to toggle ALC to off or on 6 Press the set button for approximately one second to store the change Set the ALC to off if your application demands that the M650 GPS meets specific intensity requirements Leaving the ALC on provides prolonged Battery Pack life in the event of unusually poor weather over an extended period of time or excessive bird fouling of the solar panel When ALC intervenes the LED s brightness is reduced NOTE Editing t
78. s to the Maintenance page Also other areas of the Configuration page become editable Device Information Model 67697RevA Serial 1010050003 Date of Manufacture 03 04 12 11 37 43 LED Color Siye Device Date Time 05 04 12 10 56 10 Formware and Flash Code Table Version Firmware Version 2 0 0 18 Flash Code Table Version POO4 The Maintenance Page is available to a Distributor but not a User 48 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Device Function Flash Code Effective Intensity ALC Day to Night Transition Night to Day Transition Switch Mode Set Device Passcodes User Passcode Distributor Passcode Set Device Access Passcode Protected Can Change Flash Code Can Change Intensity Setting Can Change ALC Setting Can Change Date Date and Time Computer Time 09 04 12 13 41 26 Geography Latitude Longitude M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Device Time 05 04 12 19 00 36 Setting las f 124 Device 48 deg 124 deg heric Transmissivity 0 85 X 0 85 i Loollup Values for Set Location Setting Isolation on Worst Day Wort Insolation Day Temp Wors Insolation Day Length Derifed Values Projected Autonomy Range Peak Intensity Effective Intensity Limit 8 5 Setting File Actions Device Can Reset to Factory Defaults T
79. s Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h BATTERY PACK 4 Insert a finger under the Battery Pack ribbon and lift the Battery Pack out Be careful not to pinch any wires between the Battery Pack and the housing body To install the Battery Pack follow the steps above in reverse Take care not to pinch any of the wires when seating the Bottom Cover after inserting a new Battery Pack VRED maing A NEW DANE prega and hold the Set button as you insert the battery connector into the M650 GPS receptacle Continue to hold the Set button until Zero is displayed briefly This resets the M650 GPS s Battery Pack health monitor Do not hold the Set button while reconnecting a used battery 24 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Maintenance After installation the M650 GPS requires no day to day maintenance On occasion you may want to inspect the M650 GPS to ensure the solar panel has not been fouled by birds or covered in debris You can clean an M650 GPS with water and a mild detergent Avoid any harsh detergents Pressure washing is a convenient way to clean the M650 GPS and won t cause damage to the lantern Follow the guidelines below to pressure wash the M650 GPS e Use a 40 nozzle white e Do not exceed 2900psi e Keep the nozzle at least 6 15cm away from the M650 GPS M650 GPS USER M
80. ssories available from your Car manah Distributor Ordering Code Format M650X 020X N M Marine B Blue 0 Without switch G Green 1 With switch R Red Y Yellow W White For example M650R 0201 is a red switched marine M650 with GPS M650 GPS Accessories Infrared Remote Programmer Part 56818 M650 GPS lanterns are user programmable using an optional infrared programmer Functions available through the program mer include e Flash code settings e Intensity and autonomy adjustments e LUX level adjustments for the photosensor that automatically turns them on off at dusk dawn e Activation deactivation ability for storage or transport A Battery Pack Health check to determine the relative health of the battery pack M650 GPS Standard Bolt Kit Part 38334 BA The M650 GPS Standard Bolt Kit WS O contains the required hardware to mount M650 GPS lanterns to the correct mounting bases Each package contains the necessary items to properly mount one lantern Part list includes e Nut lock 4 20 SS 3 e Washer flat Ya SS 9 20 x 1 hex cap screw SS 3 M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX C ORDERING CODES M650 GPS Security Mounting Bolt ga Includes Drivers iy Part 38335 eS A The Security Bolt Kit with drivers contains the required hardware to mount M650 GPS lanterns to the mounting plate when added security is a consideration Ideal for single unit installations
81. ssword is 1 mh2 NOTE You will only have access to the software functions associated with the Access Level at which you log in Distributor and Manufacturing Access Levels are able to modify a wider range of lantern parameters 4 Enter the Password and click Login If you ve connected an M650 GPS lantern to your computer using a USB cable then after a short pause the 650DM software connects to the lantern and a coloured picture of the M650 GPS on the main screen replaces the darkened picture The picture that appears matches the LED colour of the M650 GPS Once you successfully login several of the buttons in the Bottom Bar become active Inactive buttons display with white text M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE User Functions The procedures in the following section are avail able to all Access Levels User Distributor and Manufacturing Top Bar Function Page and Bottom Bar are identified in the image following Bottom Bar Function Page 31 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmana h M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE The following section describes the various parts of the 650 Device Manager screen TOP BAR FUNCTION PAGE The Top Bar is the blue area at the top of the window It always contains the following information boxes Battery Health This gives you a quick s
82. sumes normal operation Use Ship Mode whenever you store the lantern somewhere where it remains consistently dark like inside a closed box If you don t use Ship Mode prior to placing a lantern in a consistently dark location the lantern s beam will turn on for 24h at which time it will automatically enter Ship Mode To conserve battery power however it s preferable to put the lantern into Ship Mode prior to dark storage After you put a lantern into Ship Mode immediately place the lantern into a dark sealed storage box to prevent it from experiencing a Night to Day transition and returning to normal operation To put a lantern into Ship Mode turning Ship Mode On 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 Click Set Ship Mode On on the right side of the screen To confirm that the lantern is in Ship Mode Ship Mode On appears in the middle of the top bar M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE To take a lantern out of Ship Mode turn Ship Mode Off There are three ways to restore a lantern from Ship Mode You can take the lantern out of the storage box and place it in bright light for a few m
83. te Programmer IR Remote allows you to access a subset of the M650 GPS functions This is useful if the lantern is bolted down preventing access to the On Board User Interface OBUI or the USB connector The IR Remote uses the following codes User Passcode 753 Off 000 Ship Mode 820 Out of Ship Mode 821 Batt Check 810 The IR Passcodes User and Dis tributor are the same ones used to login using the OBUI They can be changed using the 650 Device Manager software If the Can Change Flash Code checkbox is cleared in the 650DM the Flash Code will not be editable when logged in to the M650 GPS using the User passcode The Flash Code can always be edited by logging in with the Distributor Passcode If the M650 GPS is a switched model it won t respond to IR commands unless the switch is in the On position You can perform the following functions with the IR Remote e Check the Battery Pack Health e Change the Flash Code e Put the M650 GPS into Ship Mode lt Retrieve the M650 GPS from Ship Mode Enter Off Mode M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX B USING THE INFRARED REMOTE PROGRAMMER Entering the Passcode You must enter a Passcode before you can access any of the IR Remote features To enter the Passcode Point the IR Remote at the side of the M650 GPS Press and hold any button for approximately three seconds The right most decimal point on the OBUI illuminates steadi
84. tern is configured The Configuration File contains all the values for Flash Code Effective Intensity Automatic Light Con trol D2N Transition N2D Transition Switch Mode User Distributor Passcodes Latitude Longitude Transmissivity and the Device Access settings To save a Configuration File 1 Remove the lantern s Bottom Cover and plug in the USB cable to the USB port 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer 3 Open 650DM on your computer 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern The lantern s settings will be copied to the Settings boxes 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 In the File Actions area click Save Settings to File The Save As dialog box appears 6 Navigate to and save the file to an appropriate location The file is saved in DCF format You can now download this Configuration File to as many lanterns as you would like If an M650 GPS is already connected to the 650DM and you want to save the lantern s settings click Get Settings From Device prior to step 5 above M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Changing Passcodes Passcode Protected means that a User must enter a Passcode on the OBUI before they can edit any set tings If the Passcode Protected Setting box is clear and then this setting is sent to the lantern the editable settings can be changed
85. th the first digit 2 Enter 753 on the display Use the arrow buttons to change the number and press the set button briefly to advance to the next digit 3 When 753 displays press and hold the set button again for approximately one second 753 flashes quickly to indicate that you have successfully entered the Passcode and are now logged in to the OBUI Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the editable fields You can change the Passcode using the 650 Device Manager software Appendix A This is recommended to improve M650 GPS security If you do not edit any of the settings the OBUI exits the edit mode after two minutes Your Carmanah Distributor can also configure the M650 GPS so that entering a Passcode is not required Contact your distributor for details 13 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah NOTE If you enter an incorrect Passcode the word Fail briefly displays This indicates that lt The Passcode was entered incorrectly or lt The Passcode has been changed from the default setting 753 using the 650 Device Manager software one As a security measure your distributor can limit which settings can be edited using the OBUI If you are unable to edit a setting using the OBUI contact your Carmanah Distributor for assistance Editing the Flash Code If you need to change the Flash Code for example when you have to move
86. the M650 GPS begins to operate automatically in dusk to dawn mode Check the M650 GPS s Flash Code before deploying it If the Flash Code is set to 000 it indicates that the M650 GPS is in Off mode and the main LED will not turn on even with the arrival of dusk M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX B USING THE INFRARED REMOTE PROGRAMMER Determining the Battery Pack s State of Health You can use the IR Remote to check the M650 GPS s Battery Pack s state of health 1 After entering the Passcode point the IR Remote at the side of the M650 GPS lens and then press the Start button on the IR Remote The main LED flashes once 2 Enter 810 using the IR Remote The main LED flashes once each time the M650 GPS receives a signal 3 Press Start on the IR Remote The main LED flashes once and if the command entry was successful the main LED will flash three times quickly and then display the Battery Pack s state of health using a series of flashes from the main LED Use the following table to determine the Battery Pack s state of health Bad Charge 10 Good If the Battery Pack Health Status Request was unsuc cessful the main LED flashes twice slowly If you were unsuccessful repeat this process Start 810 Enter 60 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Appendix C Ordering Codes The following sections lists the M650 GPS ordering codes and the acce
87. the USB connector port for using the 650 Device Manager software This is also the first step when replacing the Battery Pack M650 GPS USER MANUAL CONFIGURING THE M650 Status Report After you remove the Bottom Cover you can use the OBUI to query the status of various M650 GPS parameters without editing them by pressing and briefly holding one of the three buttons under the display The display then reports the following parameters 1 batt Battery Pack health status pg 21 2 FLSH programmed Flash code pg 14 3 Int programmed effective intensity in candela pg 14 4 ALC Automatic Light Control ALC status on or off pg 15 5 Date current date pg 15 6 Info programmed firmware version pg 33 7 Lat programmed latitude setting pg 47 8 Long programmed longitude setting pg 47 9 GPS GPS receiver status pg 16 10 vBat Actual battery voltage in millivolts Display looks like ubat pg 16 When you are logged in to the M650 GPS you will see two additional parameters 11 rSet Reset M650 GPS configuration pg 16 10 test Manually invoke an internal BIST Built In Self Test to verify correct operation of com ponents and sub systems pg 16 OBUI Editable Parameters FLSH Flash Code Int Effective Intensity ALC Automatic Light Control Date Calendar year month and day Non Editable Parameters Batt Battery Status Info Firmware version Lat Programmed Lat
88. times quickly If the Flash Code update was unsuccessful the main LED flashes twice slowly If you were unsuccessful it means the Flash Code was entered incorrectly Repeat this process using the Flash Code 000 When the M650 GPSS is in Off mode the main LED does not illuminate However it continues to charge when exposed to sufficiently intense light If you set the M650 GPS to Off mode using the OBUI the M650 GPS will still respond to infrared commands M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX B USING THE INFRARED REMOTE PROGRAMMER Setting the M650 GPS to Ship Mode If you are storing an M650 GPS or have to return it to your distributor for maintenance or repair it is best to put the M650 GPS into Ship Mode or Off mode When the M650 GPS exits Ship Mode and returns to normal operation it will remember its Flash Code intensity and other settings To set the M650 GPS to Ship Mode 1 After entering the Passcode point the IR Remote at the side of the M650 GPS lens and then press the Start button on the IR Remote 2 Enter 820 using the IR Remote The main LED flashes once each time the M650 GPS receives a valid keypress 3 Press the Enter button on the IR Remote If the Ship Mode command was successful the main LED flashes three times quickly The M650 GPS is now in Ship Mode If the command was unsuccessful the main LED flashes twice slowly If you were unsuccessful repeat the process Start 820 Enter Aft
89. to placing a lantern in a con sistently dark location the lantern s beam will turn on for 24h at which time it will automatically enter Ship Mode To conserve battery power however it s preferable to put the lantern into Ship Mode prior to dark storage M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE Click the down arrow and select Std for Standard Mode or Fog for Fog Mode Either type in the desired User Pass code or click and hold if desired the up down arrows to select your preferred User Passcode Click this button to synchronize the time on your lantern to the time on your com puter After pressing the button the times displayed in the Date and Time area should be identical Click this button to enter your lantern into Ship Mode Click the button again to turn Ship Mode off To confirm Ship Mode look at the Top Bar 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Send Settings To Device Get Settings From Device Restore Defaults 41 Click this to send the settings currently shown in the Setting columns to the lantern Note that this button becomes inactive when the values in the Setting columns would require more solar energy than is available at the programmed location latitude and longitude When this occurs red exclamation points highlight the settings that are contributing to the energy deficit If you put your
90. ur distributor or Carmanah Customer Service for guidance on using and interpreting the results of the self test function 16 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA Carmanah Installing the Bottom Cover The double o ring seal can make the bottom cover difficult to install Take your time and ensure the cover goes in straight and is properly seated before you start turning it Press down firmly on the cover as you turn it to avoid cross threading it After you have completed configuring the M650 GPS using the OBUI you must install the Bottom Cover 1 Make sure that the two o rings in the Bottom Cover are in place are clean and in good condition Ensure that the inside surfaces of the M650 GPS that the o rings will contact are also clean 2 If the Bottom Cover was difficult to remove apply a very thin coating of silicone o ring lubricant to the two o rings on the Bottom Cover before installing it 3 To install the Bottom Cover align it so that the protruding locking tab is aligned with the small angled wall in the lantern chassis M650 GPS USER MANUAL CONFIGURING THE M650 4 Push down firmly and evenly until the Bottom Cover is seated in the chassis While ensuring that the Bottom Cover stays fully seated turn the Bottom Cover clockwise while pressing down slightly until the loc
91. uration Page Note that until you use the Send Settings to Device button the values in the Device columns remain unchanged This allows you to compare the lantern s current derived values with those resulting from the settings currently entered in the Setting columns in the Device Function area 42 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation April 2012 64685RevA_M650_GPS_UserManual_RevA j M650 GPS USER MANUAL carmana h APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE DEFINITION HOW THEY CHANGE Projected This indicates the estimated number of days of If you change any of the settings that affect Autonomy dusk to dawn operation the lantern can sustain the lantern s power consumption the Pro without any solar energy being gathered by the jected Autonomy will automatically update to solar panel reflect that change If a settings change results in the lantern using less power then the Projected Auton omy value increases If the change requires more power from the lantern then the Pro jected Autonomy value decreases This is the visible range of the lantern in nautical If you change the Effective Intensity setting miles when programmed with the current settings the Range value updates accordingly It is calculated using the methods outlined in IALA E 122 Section 1 5 If you ve increased the Effective Intensity setting the Range value will also increase If you lower the Effective Intensity setting the Range value decreases
92. y and the Device Access settings To read a Configuration File 1 Open 650DM on your computer and login as Distributor 650DM may take a moment to find and connect to the lantern 2 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration page appears 3 From the File Actions area click Get Settings from File The Open dialog box appears 4 Navigate to the Configuration File you want to view and click Open The file s configuration settings appear in the Settings boxes on the Configuration Page 5 Repeat this procedure with each Configuration File you want to view Even though the configuration information appears on screen it is not automatically downloaded to the lantern To download the configuration to a lantern you must first connect to the lantern onto which you want to load the settings then click Get Settings from File to open the desired configuration and then click Send Settings To Device The order in which you do this is important if you open the Configuration File and then connect to a lantern the lantern s values overwrite the settings in M650 GPS USER MANUAL APPENDIX A 650 DEVICE MANAGER SOFTWARE the Settings boxes You must connect to the lantern and then open the Configuration File Retrieving a Lantern s Configuration If you have a lantern that you know is configured cor rectly and you would like to copy this configuration over to other lanterns you have to retrieve t

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