800 SERIES LANTERNS
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1. Introduction Applications The 800 Series lantern has the following applications e Fixed and floating aids to navigation e Port marina and dock lighting e Offshore platform marking e Aquaculture e Tower amp crane marking e Hazard marking and way finding Range The 800 Series Lantern is visible from up to approximately 10 nautical miles 18 5 km at night depending on the installation location and selected flash setting For a detailed understanding of range and intensity capabilities at your installation location visit our simulation tool at carmanah com selector INTRODUCTION Common Features and Functionality The 800 Series lantern is a self contained high performance solar powered light with the following features Easily visible tap to activate digital LED display Latest generation high efficiency LEDs and optics Simplified installation amp setup No transitioning required prior to installation or storage Rugged polycarbonate and aluminum enclosure for maximum durability in a lightweight economical package Calendar function available for automatically de activating lights during off season periods Optional GPS synchronization for setting any number of lanterns and other Carmanah GPS equipped lanterns to flash in unison Optional secure satellite monitoring and status reporting M800 lanterns only 4 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX2. GPS equipped Lanterns Only 18 GPS Status GPS equipped Lanterns Only 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS Installing a Lantern 19 Choosing a Suitable Location 19 Adequate Sunlight 19 Ambient Temperature 19 Securing the Lantern 19 Installing the Bird Deterrent 20 Charging the Lantern 21 A e cette 21 External Power Source 21 Charge Indicator occccccoconccnncccconncnncnonancnns 21 Charging via an External Power Source Quick Access Charge Port 21 Determining Battery State of Charge 22 Changing the Battery 23 Preparing the Lantern for Storage 25 Storage Maintenance Duration 25 Warranty and Customer Service 26 Warran PEOR isa a espia iara ton iate ada Cte 26 Additional Products 26 Customer Service 26 Appendix A Flash Characters 21 Appendix B Troubleshooting 36 3 O 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 8xx UserManual RevB carmanah
3. connection has been made all IR commands will be received and confirmed with a flash If no IR signals are received within 60 seconds the IR receiver will switch back to power saving mode The information key provides quick access to Lantern Status Battery State of Charge amp Battery Voltage Lantern Flash Character Lantern Effective Intensity Automatic Light Control ALC setting and Calendar On Off Use the up down arrow keys to scroll easily through the LED Display values The left right arrow keys are used to navigate away from a selected menu item or to move between digits when programming a setting Use the number keys to directly enter numeric values The A key allows jumps directly to the Flash Character menu to view or edit Flash Character settings The B key jumps directly to the Lantern Effective Intensity menu to view or edit Effective Intensity The set button unlocks and locks settings Press this button to change a displayed value editable settings only and to lock in an updated value When a new value is locked the lantern LEDs and the LED display will flash three times to confirm that the new settings have been registered and are active If a value is entered that is outside of the lantern s acceptable parameters then Err error is displayed the LEDs will flash two times and the lantern will revert to the previous setting 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised Ju
4. 055 056 057 058 059 060 F Fl 2s Fl 2s Fl 2s Fl 2s Fl 2s Fl 2s Fl 3s Fl 3s 3s 8XX UserManual RevB O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 28 APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS carmanah Flash Code Flash Character 061 3S 062 063 064 065 4s 4s 4s 4s 067 068 5s F F 5s 5s 070 071 5s F 6s 072 073 074 075 076 077 078 079 080 081 6s 6s FI 6s SO 2S wz i oss gt 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 J tetos o E de 1 j 14 j jJ j j _ j _ ap teos A wz N wz eos Mu Jo j j j j y tetes a es da qui 4 j j y N 2 dse O _ S _ _ OO res et y LFL 5S N N ess o de de j j j j y 091 ap tess ja 5 L y _ 092 8XX UserManual RevB O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 29 APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS carmanah ST l LL N O LU N Js ma ees ma eos Rs eos ma Ec pur ecr ma eco ra eco Flash Code Flash Character FL1 093 HO O faa os os oa os oa os E E wam E E E E 094 095 ros mo 097 098 oo 00 01 102 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 8XX UserManual RevB O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Co
5. CO O O O fros jos jus fos a os fe gt obs os is Jos 15 os 15 os is fos ss gt comes jos fis os 15 os 15 os is fos es gt 2 wozs ws ws pippppp gt raios os fis fos os ws ss Toro fez h hk h j 2 9 fa fir ppp ose paps I pippppp gt os jos for fos aa ppp estas os h fos a os o pp ostra s fos Jus os is os as fos gt foes os is Jos ps os as fos ws gt 2 os is fos Jos os os as gt os jos fos jus fas pp pp os os fous S T estar ozs fos os p os as Paro estas oz 025 026 025 025 025 o2 026 oasloasfoasfoasle fs T ar os jos for fos es os er gt 22 foss os for fos fax os p7 gt m fests os is fos is Jos is fos ss L L L L L FI gt 35 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928_8XX_UserManual_RevB Appendix B Failure The IR programmer will not connect to the lantern The tap to activate function does not turn on the LED display The IR programmer will not edit the lantern s settings or all menu items are not appearing on the display A
6. UserManual RevB carmanah PROGRAMMING Parts Description Bird deterrent Optics and lens LED Displ Visual colour pay indicator Handle Solar panels Mounting holes 3 and 4 bolt patterns 5 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Programming the Lantern Please thoroughly read these instructions before proceeding with the installation Preparing the Lantern for Installation The 800 Series lantern has been designed with a simplified user experience in mind Lights are ready for use on shipment and do not have to be transitioned from day to night before making changes to settings Pre Programmed Lanterns If Carmanah or a Carmanah authorized distributor has programmed the lantern prior to you receiving it it is ready to install When the lantern is removed from the box and exposed to light it will begin normal operation activating with the next day to night transition Prior to field deployment verify that the lantern s pre programmed settings match your requirements using the top mounted LED display Refer to the following section on Viewing Lantern Settings for details If you have been supplied with an IR programmer you may modify lantern settings prior to installation if desired Non Programmed Lanterns If you have not requested a pre programmed lantern you will need to verify the lantern setting
7. nLoC The unit was unable to find and lock a GPS satellite signal Search will resume every 10 minutes at night and every 45 minutes during the day until a signal is found To determine GPS state 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern k 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the gPS menu The GPS state will scroll in from the right 18 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Installing a Lantern Choosing a Suitable Location Adequate sunlight and suitable ambient temperature are the two most important factors to consider when choosing a location for Carmanah solar lanterns Adequate Sunlight The 800 Series lantern is powered by solar energy stored inside the rechargeable batteries of the lantern therefore to operate each night it requires an adequate amount of sunlight to recharge its batteries The following factors should be considered when installing the lantern the amount of sunlight available in the region an unobstructed view of the sun the lantern should not be shaded seasonal changes in sun angle a Ambient Temperature The temperature range of the lantern location must be between 22 to 122 F 30 to 50 C CHARGING Securing the Lantern Physically modifying the 800 Series lantern will void the warranty This incl
8. 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 lantern s Battery Pack AN periodically Permanent damage and reduced capacity will result if the Battery Pack is not correctly maintained Refer to page 21 for details Lanterns that have been stored may require a top up charge before they are put into service The most accurate Battery Pack status reading is obtained when the lantern 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 standards of Carmanah s 800 Series lantern Failure to comply with the use storage maintenance installation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the applicable user warranty 2 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8xx_UserManual_RevB Carmanah Table of Contents Warnings 8 Precautions 2 Regulatory Information 2 Safety and Usage Precautions 2 Warranty Disclaimer 2 Table ot GontenlSuu uuu uuu kuu usus 3 ligo o UCU OM cia 4 APPICAMON Sia 4 PANO PA aa O a Sumac ese hs tun 4 Common Features and Functionality 4 Parts Descriptio
9. ts IO j jJ J IO AO O IO l O FE 1 024 FIG 105 os as Jos is fos ss 02 fow h h jr fs js fos ris Jos 12 Jos 12 fos 72 or fros os a7 Jos 17 oa wr foe Amas os is os is Jos is C l 27 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS carmanah C7 FL8 gt na o MN nm nm sss ss A e s A s xo Em m m ne ss o sss nam a sssi Q A O TI e Lu pms a e 4 To O ST LO N N LO y LO O LO 3 O To LL O O c N N I GN tO tO N lt F F ojoje o LO O O O N O N G GN IO tO N WwW Ico N 2 2 10 L O O xu O N NN CO FL EC 8 5 13 0 5 0 5 EC 12 5 FL 0 5 1 1 I 9 UN EA A gt x x x x x x x FI 3 20s FI 3 9s FI 4 10s Faes os 12 os FI 4 20s Figos os 12 os Fl 1 5s Fl 1 5s Fl 10s Fl 10s Fl 10s Fl 12s Fl 15s Fl 2 5s Flash Character 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054
10. 29 voomrLIOS o2 04 02 04 02 os oz 04 02 04 02 04 3 34 230 CSI 8 278 1 091 1091 1 091 3 273 1 091 1 091 3 LT _ o o festa St jo j 1 414 041211 _ 22 quem e J5 j j j j _ _ To 23 jon tt 1 j j j O j _ _ 10 ou esto os j1 Jos fi Jos las f f 1 1 j _ 23 CS os oz os 07 04 or fos Jor 04 202 mo Jem tS Jos 1 1 414 j j _ 237 jose os 25 os 25 fos 25 fos tos _ 23 CS os jos os jos 15 se7 j j _ mo pesmto os jts fos faes 1 1 Lo mo CSI Jos oz Jos a7 4 j _ _ j _ 2m Jesna lo Jo j 1 1 1 _ 01 j _ 22 esns tt de MM j 04 j j _ _ _ 23 esma fo4 fos 04 06 os 26 j y 24 Joss os ji Jos 1 fos 1 fos 1 osa j _ 2 CS Jos ji Jos 1 fos 1 los se 1 _ 26 festi7_ os jos os fos os ss T T j _ pear josmis os 25 os 25 fos 25 fos jts _ 2s festa los 52 4 j j _ 29 posto fos jee lo 250 fostai os j2 Jos 2 fos 2 los 8 fT _ ei o ras fom fes O j OS SO O O IS O j j _ 252 rises jo es j L 1 y 34 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928_8XX_UserManual_RevB carmanah APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS s gess
11. Corporation Revised July 2014 69928_8XX_UserManual_RevB Carmanah Editing the Lantern Date and Time Non GPS Units Only Lantern Date and Time are used for data logging and for controlling the calendar function The 800 Series lantern without GPS has an internal clock which it uses for logging activity The lantern will be factory programmed in Coordinated Universal Time UTC You may re program the lantern to local date and time if desired In the event that the lantern battery pack is disconnected verify the date settings and reset if required GPS equipped units su be synchronized to Coordinated Universal Time UTC The date time settings on GPS equipped units cannot be modified To edit the lantern date 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern de 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands Navigate to the date menu a Scroll to the Month value lon 5 Unlock the existing setting 6 Use the number keys to enter the current month 7 Lock the new setting Scroll to the Day value dAY 9 Usethe number keys to enter the current day PROGRAMMING 10 Lock the new seiting Ak The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked To edit the lantern time 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm t
12. PPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS carmanah Flash Code Flash Character FL1 LO O Y LO O LO T O LO O LO o LO oO O 0 N O s s LL LL O ST O O no 201 202 208 no no no 204 205 206 207 208 no no OerLrLISS 06 os 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 joe 3 48 02 jos foz 04 02 36 _ voomrLios os jos 03 03 03 03 fos 03 fos os jos fos 3 34 j 3 5S VQ locais 45 is fis is fis fis L j j s a o a A E E O O to pts fa jis tt fo y o 1 L L _ OC 4 12S FL 3 12S 8XX UserManual RevB O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 33 carmanah APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS recom race na eo na eoe ro ees ru ect rs es rue eco eer rus eco rs 6 21i wss tt fi fis fpi fes J CO ua E it fito 23 wow e Ji j3 7 j j j j _ O _ 224 FLS ZOSSADO 05 15 05 15 05 15 fos 15 Jos ns j j j _ ams Jos e os Je Jos 2 Jos p o risas os 2 jos 2 Jos 2 Jos 2 jos 95 j _ 227 JoomeLiss foz ji foz 1 o2z 1 foz fi oz 1 oz 1 3 as j 2
13. TA Sequence FAA L 810 AC 150 5345 43 EB67 ae O o picada Annex 14 Vol 1 Bae so Annex 14 Vol 1 NO on o Annex 14 Vol 1 ve inha Annex 14 Vol 1 or Code 613 satisfies the requirements of both CASA 10cd and ICAO Type A Annex 14 Vol 1 5 Ed 2009 PROGRAMMING For all other applications If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands x Navigate to the Elnt menu or press the B button to jump directly to this function NO GO 4 Unlock the existing setting Use the number keys to direct enter the desired Effective Intensity 6 Lock the new setting OO The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked x The 800 Series has intelligent settings to prevent the lantern from running with certain Flash Character and Effective Intensity combinations You may receive an error Err message if you are attempting to enter a value that is not compatible with your programmed Flash Character Choose a lower value or modify your Flash Character to resolve this issue To protect battery life always consult the online simulator at carmanah com selector to find the maximum sustainable intensity for your installation location 12 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Activating De act
14. ad of the lantern to activate the LED display The LED Display will rotate through essential summary information Battery settings bAtt state of charge SoC and real time voltage volt will scroll in from the right Quick View IR programmer 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern 2 Thelantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Press the information key Battery settings bAtt state of charge SoC and real time voltage volt will scroll in from the right 22 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Changing the Battery Battery replacement kits can be ordered directly from Carmanah or from your authorized distributor Multiple battery sizes are available Consult the table below to match you 800 Series lantern with an appropriate battery pack Pack Type PartNo Suitable for 60X 69954 M850 OL800 Compact 96E 69955 M850 M860 To fomos 200BC 69956 M860 PE E mume Required tools e Replacement Carmanah battery pack and parts bag e W hex driver handle required e Ratchet with driver adapter required e 1 2 socket required Remove all jewelry including rings and bracelets Bridging battery terminals with any metal could cause high electrical currents and severe burns 1 Turn the light off refer to page 11 of this manual for details 2 Turn the
15. ambient brightness decreases to this lux value 6 Lock the new setting IA 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked PROGRAMMING Setting Night to Day Transition Level As the sun rises the ambient light level goes up The night to day level N2D is the ambient light level in lux at which the lantern s LEDs turns off in the morning A lower N2D turns the LEDs off earlier in the day The later the lantern turns off the more battery power it consumes Therefore higher N2D Transition Level settings lower the Effective Intensity Limit and Projected Autonomy slightly To set the N2D Transition Level between 075 and 450L 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the N2D menu 4 Unlock the existing setting 5 Use the number keys to enter a value in lux Once programmed the lantern LEDs will turn off when ambient brightness increases to this lux value 6 Lock the new setting rsrsr 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked The N2D Transition Level must be at least 50L greater than the D2N Transition Level The D2N level will be automatically adjusted if required 16 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Enable Disable Tap
16. antern is ready to receive commands 6 Navigate to the CAL menu 7 Unlock the existing setting 8 Toggle between on and off 9 Lock the new setting AR 10 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked To set the date that the lantern will enter dated shutdown Confirm that the Calendar is turned on 1 Navigate to the Con menu 13 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928_8XX_UserManual_RevB e Carmanah Scroll to the Month value Mon Unlock the existing setting Use the number keys to enter the month when dated shutdown will begin Lock the new seiting scroll to the day value dAY Use the number keys to enter the specific day of the month when dated shutdown will begin Lock the new seiting The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked To set the date the lantern will reactivate Confirm that the Calendar is turned on go 06 mb N pa Navigate to the CoFF menu Scroll to the Month value Non Unlock the existing setting Use the number keys to enter the month when dated shutdown will end Lock the new setting Scroll to the day value dAY Use the number keys to enter the specific day of the month when dated shutdown will end Lock the new setting The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm your change PROGRAMMING 2014 Carmanah Technologies
17. ch from stor to on You will need an IR programmer to reactivate this function following the instructions on page 17 of this manual Tap quickly three times on the lantern head or left shoulder to activate the LED display or press several times on the IR programmer Verify if the lantern status stat is off Follow the instructions Turning the Lantern On or Off as described on page 11 Turning the Lantern On or Off of this manual An Error Err message appears when attempting to enter a value that exceeds the lantern s acceptable parameters For dates and times Verify that the value entered is a valid calendar date For Flash Character or Effective Intensity Review the online simulator tool at carmanah com selector and confirm sustainable settings for your installation location The lantern automatically turns on in the dark test it in a dark environment Check the day to night transition level following the instructions on page 16 of this manual Charge the battery If the charging indicator LED is not flashing follow the charging instruction on page 21 of this manual 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Failure The lantern beam LEDs do not turn off Lantern is dim GPS equipped lanterns will not synchronize 3 carmanah Possible Cause The lanternisin a continuous demonstration mode intended for distributor and factory use
18. ern will enter a dated shutdown period This field is only visible when the Calendar is enabled Indicates the date the lantern will reactivate at the end of a dated shutdown period This field is only visible when the Calendar is enabled For units without GPS this indicates the user programmed date or factory set UTC In the event of a battery disconnect review and if required re program this value GPS equipped units operate on Coordinated Universal Time UTC and this field is not visible For units without GPS this indicates the user programmed time or factory set UTC In the event of a battery disconnect review and if required re program this value GPS equipped units operate UTC and this field is not visible PROGRAMMING See Setting Effective Intensity on page 12 see Activating Deactivating Automatic Light Control on page 13 See Setting the Calendar Function on page 13 See Editing the Lantern Date and Time Non GPS Units Only on page 15 See Editing the Lantern Date and Time Non GPS Units Only on page 15 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB carmanah PROGRAMMING GPS Satellite signal found and locked GPS Status For GPS equipped units only Searching for GPS satellite signal No lock on GPS satellite signal Search resumes nLoC every 10 minutes on Indicates if the GPS Synchronizatio
19. es lantern in Off mode for charging When it is in Off mode the lantern can continue to charge using light on the solar panels but does not turn on in darkness To place the lantern into Off mode follow the command sequence described on page 11 Turning the Lantern On or Off Sunlight If available sunlight is the easiest way to charge multiple lanterns The 800 Series lantern will typically require five to 10 days to fully charge from sunlight Additional charging time may be required in extremely low light conditions External Power Source The 800 Series lantern may also be equipped with a quick access external charge port located in the base of the lantern Alternately the lantern housing may be removed to access an internal port Using either of these options the light may achieve a full state of charge overnight by connecting the charge port to an external power source The wall charger is intended for indoor use only Carmanah will supply a wall charger with adapter on request Charge Indicator When the battery is charging either from sunlight or from the external charger a single point on the lower right of the lantern s LED display will flash If the lantern has been stored Cuore x improperly the batteries may be sulphated and will not accept a charge A new battery may be required CHARGING Charging via an External Power Source Quick Access Charge Port Step 1 Tilt the lantern and open
20. he lantern is ready to receive commands qn Navigate to the Time menu 90 Scroll to the hour value HH 5 Unlock the existing setting 6 Use the number keys to enter the current hour 24 hour clock Lock the new setting Scroll to the minute value MM Q 9 Use the number keys to enter the current minute O 00 10 Lock the new setting rsrsr 11 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked 15 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Setting Day to Night Transition Level The Day to Night Transition level D2N is the ambient brightness in lux at which the lantern s LEDs will turn on in the evening A higher value for the D2N Transition level causes the LEDs 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 between 025 and 400L 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern k 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the D2N menu 4 Unlock the existing setting 5 Use the number keys to enter a value in lux Once programmed the lantern LEDs will turn on when
21. ies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB A A A A A 5 7 A o 7 APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS carmanah jos jos too _ 015 035 015 035 015 385 j _ o2 os oz jos foz 38 j S 5S 5S A no 3 3 x VQ0 Q VQ Flash Code Flash Character FL1 r O G al arara AS no 3 6 6 9 9 9 VQ VQ VQ VQ VQ VQ o2 jos oz jos 02 Jos foz os joz 03 o2 os 2 5 LFL 10S no Los Jos fos os fos os es os Jus os os fos 2 as LFL 10S 10S fi cO 10S n 10S a 0 3 LO O LO LO LO n n YN Nn j ojojo MNaIALO N O S t ESAS s Our ju ju ir I O LO A LL O O CGN cC 3 OJ OINI OIOI O NI Msi O O O CO D F DS IF F IF IF F F DS OO OO O O CO O CO CO OO q gt x x Mo A 8s Fl 2 5s FI 3 1 20s FI 3 1 20 s FI 3 1 20 s FI 2 7s FI 3 9s LFL 11s 8XX UserManual RevB O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 32 A
22. ivating Automatic Light Control ALC When ALC mode is set to on the lantern monitors the battery pack s state of health and reduces the intensity level if there is insufficient solar energy to maintain the battery pack 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the ALC menu 4 Unlock the existing setting 5 Toggle between on and off 6 Lock the new setting Ak 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked To quickly change ALC settings you may direct enter one of the following quick access codes 8 0 1 to activate 8 0 0 to deactivate When ALC intervenes the LEDs brightness is reduced Set the ALC to off if your application demands that the lantern meets specific intensity requirements at all times PROGRAMMING Setting the Calendar Function The Calendar Function allows you to specify a dated shutdown if desired GPS enabled lanterns will be synched to Coordinated Universal Time UTC For units without GPS check the LED Display for the current date and time and if required update the date setting prior to programming the calendar function To toggle the Calendar setting on or off 4 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern 5 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the l
23. ization functionality of the 800 Series lantern SYnC must be set to on Once activated GPS equipped lanterns automatically synchronize with GPS equipped lanterns set to the same flash character however it can take several minutes for lanterns to synchronize The synchronization period is dependent on the number of satellites overhead and any obstructions from buildings or mountainous terrain GPS equipped lanterns will be synched to Coordinated Universal Time UTC The date time settings on GPS equipped units cannot be modified To toggle GPS Synchronization on or off 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern de 2 Thelantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands O 4 Unlock the existing setting 2 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked oo Navigate to the SYnC menu al Toggle between on and off m Lock the new setting PROGRAMMING GPS Status GPS equipped Lanterns Only GPS equipped lanterns have the following four additional status flags Good GPS Satellite signal found and locked PAuS GPS function has been paused to conserve energy This will occur when GPS function is not in use for example when the lantern is in stead on mode flash code 001 or when the lantern is in dated shutdown SrcH The GPS unit is searching for a satellite signal
24. lantern on its side Use the ratchet and driver to remove the four base plate Screws CHARGING Hold the lantern by the base and head and carefully return it to an upright position With the lantern in an upright position slowly lift the housing away from the base plate The base plate and housing alignment Disconnect the battery harness and place the housing to one side Using the 1 2 socket remove the center bolt and washer 23 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB carmanah 7 Lift out the battery pack Remove the old black rubber gasket in the lantern base and replace it with the new one supplied Carefully check the gasket to ensure it is seated in the base plate 8 Position the replacement pack in the lantern base Attach the new pack to the base using the centre bolt and washer Torque centre bolt to 40 inch lbs 9 Place the lantern housing back over the battery pack and re connect the battery harness 10 Carefully turn the lantern on its side Inspect the lantern to ensure that no wires or gaskets are pinched 11 Re connect all four 4 base plate screws Tighten each screw down to 50 inch lbs using a Calibrated torque wrench CHARGING 12 Return the lantern upright It is now ready to be turned on and programmed 24 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Ca
25. ly 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Turning the Lantern On or Off The 800 Series lantern can be switched into the following two basic operating modes e On The lantern is in standard operating mode and will automatically transition between daytime LEDs off and evening night time LEDs on as ambient light levels change e Off The lantern is in an energy saving mode with the LEDs off The lantern will reactivate with its last programmed settings only once turned on using the IR programmer and exposed to bright light An additional Continuous mode is also available on distributor demo units Contact customerservice carmanah com for the activation code for this mode To exit continuous mode select On or Off in the Stat menu To turn the lantern on or off 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern 2 Thelantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Press and hold the power button for approximately five seconds until the LED display changes to show stAt On or byE PROGRAMMING Setting the Flash Character A complete list of available Flash Characters is provided in Appendix A 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern de 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the FLSH menu or press the A bu
26. manah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Charge on page 22 Displays the current battery state of charge as a State of Charge percent value A value less than 10 indicates that see Determining bAtt and Battery the lantern LEDs are turned off and Low Voltage Battery State of 00 carmanah Lantern Effective Intensity Automatic Light Control Settings Calendar Enable Calendar ON Date Calendar OFF Date Date displayed on non GPS equipped units only Time The Effective Intensity of the lantern is displayed in units of candela This is a measure of the lantern s apparent brightness and is calculated internally using the Schmidt Clausen formula Maximum effective Intensity may be limited by the Flash Character selected Entering a value that is too high will result in an error message Err Always consult the Carmanah lantern simulation tool at carmanah com selector to determine sustainable settings in your installation location When ALC mode is set to On the lantern monitors the battery pack s state of charge and reduces the intensity level if the lantern is not receiving sufficient solar energy to maintain the battery pack ALC is designed to prolong battery life in the event of unusually poor weather over an extended period of time or excessive bird fouling of the solar panel Indicates if the calendar function is on or off Indicates the date the lant
27. n 5 Programming the Lantern 6 Preparing the Lantern for Installation 6 Viewing Lantern Settings 6 Summary of Lantern States and Statuses 7 Using the Infrared IR Programmer 10 Turning the Lantern On or O f 11 Setting the Flash Character 11 Setting Effective Intensity 12 Setting an Intensity to Comply with Obstruction Lighting Standards 12 For all other applications 12 Activating De activating Automatic Light Control ALC 13 Setting the Calendar Function 13 To toggle the Calendar setting on or off 13 To set the date that the lantern will enter dated SABIO WN ia a 13 To set the date the lantern will reactivate 14 Editing the Lantern Date and Time Non GPS Uniis On lyu uu u uuu uu uuu 15 To edit the lantern date 15 To edit the lantern time 15 Setting Day to Night Transition Level 16 Setting Night to Day Transition Level 16 Enable Disable Tap to Activate LED Display A ER RR ben 17 Viewing Firmware Version 17 setting the GPS Synchronization Function
28. n Error Err message appears when programming a lantern Lantern beam LEDs do not turn on 36 Carmanah Troubleshooting Possible Cause IR programmer battery The lantern searches for an IR signal on a 0 5 second cycle The lantern s search signal may not coincide with the push of the power button or there may be local interference A new lantern may have been shipped in factory mode and been received within two hours Tap to activate has been turned off The lantern may be in off mode The value entered is invalid The environment is too bright to activate the lantern The lantern is in low voltage disconnect state APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING Recommendation On a new IR programmer confirm that the protective battery tab on the bottom back of the IR programmer has been removed and that the battery is charged For an older IR programmer confirm that the batteries are charged Place the programmer close no more than 6 or 15 cm to the top clear lens Press the power button on the IR programmer quickly and repeatedly over a period of two seconds The lantern LEDs should flash when a connection has been established Tap quickly three times on the lantern head or left shoulder to activate the LED display If the stat menu item shows a status of stor leave the lantern for two hours from the time the display was activated After a two hour period the lantern will automatically swit
29. n function is on or off t F GPS synchronization For GPS equipped units only Day to Night Transition Level D2N 025L Indicates the ambient brightness in lux at which 400L the lantern LEDs will turn on in the evening 075L Indicates the ambient brightness in lux at which 450L the lantern LEDS will turn off in the morning Displays the current firmware version This value J OX X may be used by the manufacturer for troubleshooting purposes Night to Day Transition Level N2D Firmware Version In The lantern is being charged by the internal solar panels SrcE Charge Source apie The lantern is being charged by a wall charger or other external source Turns on or off the tap to activate functionality of HAP Tap to Activate w the LED display if desired Once turned off an Enable Infrared IR programmer is required to view lantern state and status The lower right decimal point on the LED display Charging will flash regularly to indicate that the lantern is charging cO GPS function paused to conserve energy See GPS Status GPS equipped Lanterns Only on page 15 See Setting the GPS Synchronization Function GPS equipped Lanterns Only on page 18 See Setting Day to Night Transition Level on page 16 See Section Setting Night to Day Transition Level on page 16 See Viewing Firmware Version on page 17 See Charging the Lantern
30. o carmanah 800 SERIES LANTERNS 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 worke carmanah Warnings amp 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 NOTE Regulatory Information This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Changes or modifications not expressly AN 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 FE lt gt CE 2 EI E 800 SERIES LANTERNS Safety and Usage Precautions The lantern s Battery Pack contains lead lead compounds and
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32. on page 21 See Enable Disable Tap to Activate LED Display Option on page 17 See Charging the Lantern on page 21 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Using the Infrared IR Programmer All functions of the 800 Series lantern are controlled by the IR programmer Important User Notes NOTE The IR programmer uses one CR2025 battery shipped with unit Remove the battery tab from the back of the IR programmer on first use Keep a minimum distance of 6 15 cm between the IR programmer and the lantern The Lantern must be in on mode to change settings using the IR programmer If a Lantern is in off mode you may review settings using the key but you will not be able to scroll through detailed information or program the lantern The IR programmer includes the following keys The power key awakens the infrared sensor inside the lantern and allows the unit to accept programming commands To conserve power the 800 Series lantern searches for an Infrared signal on a 0 5 second cycle You may need to press the power key multiple times to establish a connection Typically three steady button presses will be sufficient however you may need to make more or fewer connection attempts to coincide with the lantern signal The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that a connection has been made Once a PROGRAMMING
33. only or the lantern is being used indoors under florescent lighis Effective intensity setting is lower than desired The ALC function has activated GPS sync not enabled The lantern flash codes are not the same APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING Recommendation Change the lantern state to on or off following the instructions on page 11 of this manual Verify the lantern s Effective Intensity settings following the detailed instructions on page 12 of this manual Consult the Carmanah online simulator at carmanah com selector to find a sustainable intensity for your installation location Tap quickly three times on the lantern head or left shoulder to activate the LED display Review the data on the LED display to verify if ALC is on and if the lantern s battery state of charge bAtt SoC is low Follow the charging instruction on page 21 of this manual Change the SyNC setting to on following the instructions on page 18 of this manual Verify that all GPS equipped lanterns are set to the same flash code O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB carmanah 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation carmanah com Technical support customerservice carmanah com Toll Free in Canada and the U S 1 877 722 8877 International 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Number 69928 8xx UserManual RevB we put solar to work 2014 Carmanah Technol
34. products and accessories For more information visit carmanah com WARRANTY amp CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service Before contacting Carmanah s customer service department please have the serial number of the lantern available a brief description of the problem as well as all details of installation and recharging efforts To contact Carmanah s Customer Service Department Mail Carmanah Technologies Corporation 250 Bay Street Victoria BC Canada V9A 3K5 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 26 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB carmanah APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS Appendix A Flash Characters 000 SystemOffMode jo o j o T pop op o h N T NIN 00 a AAA y o2 ritos os ji Jos 8 topo 003 F os jts fos 1758 1 y FI 2 10s os 12 Jos 72 ppp FI 2 10s ICO t ECO O OO O OO OO SO O IS a a 006 FI 2 10s to pts i fes loo poo 4 jJ y 007 P izs los 1 Jos fio 1 polo poo 18 17 O O e PO O a D ee FI 2 158 2 pal oo ros los fi los 3 O jj 1 O O IO O IO _ roo pla opio pp oz ues os ji Jos 4 14 j _ FIG 6s os 12 Jog 32 po j pop o _ FI 2 6s ENS FI 2 7s 3 t ECOS e O O O O j J _ O ies os ji Jos 6 4 14 _ _ S wa tt
35. rmanah Preparing the Lantern for Storage It is important to have a full battery charge when placing the lantern into storage A fully charged battery ensures maximum shelf life and minimizes the possibility of battery damage due to low charge states Even in Storage Mode the lantern will continue to consume a small amount of power To ensure optimal product life complete the following steps prior to storing the lantern e Check the current battery status of the lantern If the battery is not fully charged follow the charging instructions in this guide e Place the lantern in off mode using the IR programmer Follow the instructions in this guide on page 11 Turning the Lantern On or Off WARRANTY amp CUSTOMER SERVICE Storage Maintenance Duration Elevated storage temperatures increase the rate of battery self discharge The optimum storage temperature for the 800 Series lantern is 68 F 20 C or cooler Ensure that you have fully charged your 800 Series lantern and placed it in off mode before placing it in storage 25 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB carmanah Warranty and Customer Service Warranty This product is covered by the Carmanah warranty Visit www carmanah com content products warranty for additional information Additional Products Carmanah offers a variety of solar powered and energy efficient LED lighting
36. rporation Revised July 2014 69928 30 carmanah APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS fates Jos jos j j op J pop 120 fores os foz j _ A at os jos j j j j po pop d 2 fats foe fos j j j G 4 129 QS os fom o o O j S d 3 james os joz fos jar of 141 14 10 137 ae joss oz Jos las op pi es fa tos os joz fos Jor jos 77 o _ 39 jogos oss 065 035 065 035 765 _ 06 joe oe 06 jos 7 j _ o7 jos o7 jos foz jos 67 o7 jos Jor os foz fos 87 07 035 joz 035 o7 os 115 j os jos os os fos Jos tes 145 Quesos fos 04 06 04 06 fos 26 j _ o7 jos o7 os 07 jos 07 Jos 57 A o7 os Jor os o7 os joz Jos 157 1 j os jos os os 05 Jos 05 Jos fiss d 9 Joss os oz os Jor os or fos Jor os a7 J _ Q 6 108 03 07 fos 07 03 07 jos oz 03 Jor fos Jar j _ o3 Jor 2 7 152 JOOMELISS 035 0 65 035 0 65 0 95 0 65 0 35 0 65 0 95 0 65 0 95 0 65 1 05 7 95 53 JOmmELISS os 06 06 06 06 06 06 os 06 06 06 06 2 58 16 aus os 06 06 jos 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 48 31 O 2014 Carmanah Technolog
37. s intensity flash pattern calendar function amp etc and make any required modifications using a Carmanah IR programmer Refer to the following sections on Viewing Lantern Settings and Using the Infrared IR Programmer for details If you require a Carmanah IR programmer please contact Carmanah or your authorized distributor PROGRAMMING Viewing Lantern Settings Quickly Viewing Summary Data The top mounted LED Display provides essential summary information about your lantern To activate the LED Display tap very quickly three times on the left shoulder or the head of the lantern Once activated the LED Display will show in sequence e Lantern Status e Battery State of Charge amp Battery Voltage e Lantern Flash Character e Lantern Effective Intensity e Automatic Light Control ALC On Off e Calendar On Off Refer to the following page for a detailed description of these items Pressing the button on the IR programmer will also provide quick access to this essential summary information Accessing Complete Data Via the Infrared IR Programmer Use the IR programmer to view complete state and status details including calendar settings and GPS settings if applicable Using the IR programmer you can also customize flash patterns adjust calendar settings and more Refer to the following table for a complete list of visible and programmable lantern settings 6 O 2014 Carmanah Technologie
38. s Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB carmanah PROGRAMMING Summary of Lantern States and Statuses The following table indicates the data that can be reviewed on the lantern LED Display and where applicable customized via the IR programmer Display Description Values The lantern is in standard operating mode and will On automatically transition between daytime LEDs off and evening night time LEDs on as ambient light levels change See Changing Lantern State on The lantern is in an energy saving mode with the page 21 LEDs off The lantern will reactivate with its last programmed settings only once turned on using the IR programmer and exposed to bright light StAt Lantern Mode The lantern is in demo mode and will operate For distributor and continuously until placed in another operating factory use only If mode Do not field deploy Lanterns in continuous the lantern is mode unintentionally displaying one of The lantern is in an energy saving factory storage these modes mode with Infrared functionality temporarily turned Consult our off troubleshooting section Voltage Disconnect LVD is engaged Indicates the real time battery voltage See Setting the Flash Character on FLSH Lantern Flash 001 273 Displays the three digit Flash Character reference page 11 Appendix Character number A includes a complete list of available options 7 2014 Car
39. the water tight charge port cap Step 3 Align the charger cord with the cord channel at the base of the lantern Step 4 Plug in the charger and let charge overnight Wait a minimum of one hour and verify battery state of charge The most accurate Battery Pack status reading is obtained when the lantern has been in a dark location and in off mode for at least 24 hours 21 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Determining Battery State of Charge It is important to check battery charge levels before storing a lantern and prior to deployment to ensure it will be fully operational in the field The most accurate Battery Pack status reading is obtained when the lantern has been in a dark location and in Off mode for at least 24 hours Battery status bAtt is displayed as a menu item on the lantern LED display and includes the following two data points e SoC This value indicates the percent state of charge of the battery in real time We recommend that battery state of charge is above 90 prior to deployment e volt This value indicates the real time voltage of the lantern Note that the lantern may ship with one of three battery packs 60X 96E or 200BC Lantern voltages varies depending on the battery pack supplied Battery Pack Nominal Voltage 60X 20080 CHARGING Quick View Tap To Activate Quickly tap the left shoulder or he
40. to Activate LED Display Option With Tap to Activate enabled a quick triple tap on the left shoulder or head of the lantern will activate the LED Display to list the lantern s status battery state of charge amp voltage Flash Character Effective Intensity ALC On Off and Calendar On Off In some locations where the lantern may be subject to extreme movement or jostling this function may be disabled to minimize power consumption from unintentional activation of the LED Display To toggle this setting 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern de 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the tAP menu 4 Unlock the existing setting 5 Toggle between on and off 6 Lock the new setting Sey 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked PROGRAMMING Viewing Firmware Version To determine your firmware version 1 2 3 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands Navigate to the info menu The 4 digit firmware version will scroll in from the right 17 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Setting the GPS Synchronization Function GPS equipped Lanterns Only To activate the GPS synchron
41. tton to jump directly or sa to this function AS 4 Unlock the existing setting 5 Use the number keys to direct enter the desired Flash Character see Appendix A iG 6 Lock the new setting IO 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked The 800 Series has intelligent settings to prevent the lantern from operating with certain Flash Character and Effective Intensity combinations Effective Intensity may be automatically lowered when you change Flash Characters ALWAYS review Effective Intensity after changing Flash Characters Review the online simulator at carmanah com selector to find Flash Character and Effective Intensity combinations that are sustainable in your installation location 11 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB Carmanah Setting Effective Intensity The Effective Intensity of the lantern is a measure of its apparent brightness in candela It takes into account the reduction from peak intensity caused by the Schmidt Clausen factor Setting an Intensity to Comply with Obstruction Lighting Standards Users of the OL800 Series Obstruction Lights may wish to program the light to meet a specific Obstruction specification If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern de The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands Enter Key Specification BES
42. udes drilling additional holes in the base or re drilling the existing mounting holes to a larger diameter The lantern base plate has six mounting holes intended for three or four point mounting patterns The use of security fasteners is recommended to prevent theft Use 18 8 stainless steel hex head fasteners with 1 2 13 UNC thread Tighten the fasteners to 40 to 44 Ibf ft 4 5 to 5 0 N m A aa r um Na gr N Q am am No y L am W A I I A FA r 00 A ADA NN 7 y D 9 18 O Option B 19 O 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB carmanah Installing the Bird Deterrent The 800 Series lantern is shipped with a bird deterrent in the form of five stainless steel deterrents that screw directly into the lantern head Stainless steel screws are included in the product package To prevent damage to the lantern head use only the supplied bird deterrent and screw set a Y a AO Y Es E Y Y Ca E O T Po ER EA Da AA a a Bird Deterrent amp Screw Set Supplied CHARGING Bird Deterrent Installed 20 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2014 69928 8XX UserManual RevB carmanah Charging the Lantern If the lantern batteries have a charge of less than 80 they require charging It is recommended that you place the 800 Seri
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