700 Series User Manual
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1. 17 6in 448 mm 16 9in 429mm 13 3in 339 mm 12 6in 319mm Poo ji m i aaa Ka A A704 5 A704 H Optional wireless antenna shown Optional wireless antenna shown Optional external connector shown Optional external connector shown O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 9 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 4 0 Operation 4 1 Theory of Operation During daylight the solar panels charge the battery using the Energy Management System EMS The capacity of the battery ensures that even with poor levels of sunlight over an extended period the light has enough reserve power to continue to perform reliably Stored battery energy is then available to power the output LEDs in one of several modes These modes are selected using the push button user interface on the light or a Handheld Controller The most commonly used modes are Autonomous and Temporary Modes The Handheld Controller is a transmitting radio that sends commands to a receiving radio inside the light The Handheld Controller is optional and only communicates with lights that have optional wireless control For Handheld Controller operation and button sequences see its manual 4 2 User Interface 4 2 1 Indicator LEDs Inside the lens near the push button are three indicator LEDs that illumina2. O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 29 o A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 7 0 Warranty This product is covered by the Carmanah warranty Visit carmanah com for additional information or to register your product online Before contacting Carmanah s customer service department please have the serial number of your light available a brief description of the problem as well as all details of the installation and recharging efforts To contact Customer Service Mail Carmanah Technologies Corp 250 Bay Street Victoria BC Canada V9A 3K5 Phone 1 250 380 0052 worldwide 1 877 722 8877 toll free U S and Canada Fax 1 250 380 0062 Email customerservice carmanah com Website carmanah com 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 30 o A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 8 0 Appendices 8 1 Glossary AC Alternating Current ACGIH American Conference of Governmental and Industrial Hygienists AGM Absorbed Glass Matt ALC Automatic Light Control ARCAL Aircraft Radio Control of Aerodrome Lighting DC Direct Current EMS Energy Management System FAA Federal Aviation Administration FCC Federal Communications Commission ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICES Industry Canada Equipment Standard IR Infrared ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical LED Light Emitting Diode LVD Low Voltage Disconnect Night Vision Goggle NVG OBUI On Board User Interface RoHS Restriction on Hazardous Subst
3. Carmanah A700 Series USER MANUAL Technical Support Email customerservice carmana h com Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 US Canada Worldwide 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Web carmana h com we put solar to work 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation O carmanah USER MANUAL Contents TO Sale Usada ia 3 WE NWICWINGUPTEGAULIONS usa AA DAA 3 162 Baten Preca uo sagagang an a a Kasa a a a EN aa A Na a aaa aa cid 3 1 3 Wireless PreCautions cccccccccsssceccesseeecsesececseueeecseseeessaseeecsaueeecsauseeessaseeessageeecsaeeesseseeessugeeessanseessegsesessags 4 14 Regulo Prusia ica a kaag Nak ica aid 4 LS Waranty DI SEL ane sasa a inaa lada 4 2 0 INTOdU Cl citada 5 2e A Kan a GK RN a ena deere cee NK ew A AN NG a aaa ap 5 ze APICI dsc 5 30 MASA ION A ida 6 A A ee 7 e DG ANO Mas naa O agak 8 lt A aa a ga anaa aa aa a aa ee aa a Ba Ta a eee ene ree 8 Su NOT Tsang aana g a aaa a AG aa E E a a Ba a GE a AND aa Ga a Da Ga I ANA E aa a a D A a aa A a Ja aaa ana a ani 9 AOS ODeOralO Misas ak aaa ANE Sa ANG a aa aa Aa Na gg Sa a aaa A aa a NE aa Aan a KE Naga EE E aa Sa ne aa aaa A aa Ba inah 10 41 TAOGE 6 211 0 9 ia 10 42 User ACC aus ak aga A jaja da Dak A aaa aa a E ga Ka BA magae a daa Ke aaa ad ag aa kag agak TEN a aaa jaga ahan 10 Ao MONG PAP Bag EE nina ck cee a A aa a Ra a A ENG aa ag A a KANG a a A 13 4A AECA aia AN 16 5 0 IMaINLEN ANCE sssrin ion Ma Ba Ma a a e aka wa aaa aaa Bp a
4. The Aircraft Radio Control of Aerodrome Lighting ARCAL feature works in conjunction with an ARCAL VHF receiver to allow aircraft pilots to control the lights ARCAL Mode is enabled by the Handheld Controller 4 3 7 Storage Mode Storage Mode is a low power state used for storing or shipping the light Lights are shipped from the factory in Storage Mode e No response to wireless control and not able to turn on its output LEDs e Indicator LEDs are off e Stores the last mode before entering Storage Mode e Sunlight or external power will continue to charge the battery If the ambient light level is 30 lux or less for 24 hrs the light will automatically enable Storage Mode Storage Mode is enabled by push button sequence 2 1 or the Handheld Controller To disable Storage Mode press the push button 1x 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 15 o A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 4 4 Features 4 4 1 Low Voltage Disconnect Low Voltage Disconnect LVD protects the battery from being discharged to levels low enough to cause permanent damage When LVD is entered e Radio and output LEDs are disabled e Output LEDs flashes 0 1 sec every 60 sec to let the user know the light needs attention e Red indicator LED is flashing e Battery continues charging e When the battery state of charge reaches an acceptable level LVD is exited LVD is enabled in all modes 4 4 2 Automatic Light Control Automatic Light Control A
5. Ba ga a A aal a aa d BA arak pa Mala MAA ab Maan 20 Sel MASS CUO q APP Ce a E Na ag NGA O aapa 20 2 olorade amp Battery AO o o Lo da eds do O 20 So Battery Replacement Ar A iia ida 21 54 Battery Replacement ATA Di A A AN mai a a a a aaa kN a a 25 g9 TENS CV Lo eerca a Sst ee a a ana ek re aa ahaa ied aa Ta aga a aaa as a aa le acre cena Ste aaa a a aaa aaa 26 6 0 PrOUDIESMOOUIN Gs asana daa a a aa naa S aaa Wa a da aaa daja aa ada aa a aja aa da aaa daana ada aa a aaa aaa 29 HO MAIN a 30 SiO APPENAICES ii taa 31 Gali IS a o hah a esau 31 Bi2 ODSCH CATIONS at a o seas 32 A700 SERIES 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 2 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 1 0 Safety amp Usage The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual 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 and provides additional information WIRELESS features and functions that require a Handheld Controller PUSH BUTTON features and functions that require interaction with the push button on the light ae h 1 Viewing Precautions Do not view an actively emitting infrared or visible light from the side of the light close to or on beam from a range of less than 4 ft 1 2 m A safe li
6. Charger Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT collects the most energy under all sunlight conditions Temperature compensated Reverse polarity protection Battery Pure lead valve regulated lead acid VRLA Absorbed glass mat AGM w metal case Recyclable Battery Charge Connector Yes optional External Power Operation Yes optional 9 0 to 13 5 VDC input 2 2 A max Radio 902 928 MHz FHSS with encryption Up to 2 5 miles 4 km range Replaceable antenna Light Control Visible infrared steady on and flashing settings Autonomous Temporary Standby Lights Off and Emergency Modes 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 33 o A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL Standards and Testing ICAO Photometrics See carmanah com for Letters of Attestation compliance and certifications Ingress EN 60529 IP 67 MIL STD 202G Method 104A Test Condition B Electrostatic Discharge ESD EN 61000 4 2 upto 8kV air and 4 kV contact discharge FAA STD 019E compliant for ESD Electromagnetic Interference EMI FCC Part 15 emissions amp immunity amp Electromagnetic Compatibility A ita i EMC ICES 003 emissions amp immunity EN 61000 6 3 emissions EN 61000 6 2 immunity US 5 782 552 6 013 985 6 573 659 and other US and international patents apply 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 34 o A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 35 O 2012 Carmanah Techn
7. the head plate 6 Connect the white battery harness 7 Ensure the head plate gasket is clean and seated in its groove 8 Align the handle with the optional external connector on the base plate and slowly slide the head onto the chassis watching for any pinched wires 9 Finger tighten 4 head plate screws then tighten to 70 in lbs using a cross bolt pattern 5 5 Recycling This product required the extraction and use of natural resources It may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product s end of life In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources we encourage you to recycle the product in an appropriate way that will ensure most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately Check your local municipality for electronics recyclers pl The symbol indicates that this product complies with the European Union s requirements according to Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE E AY GO The battery is a rechargeable lead acid battery Consult your local laws for information on recycling Pb O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 28 o A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 6 0 Troubleshooting Symptom Feedback Cause Solution Output LEDs are off All indicator LEDs are off Infrared output LEDs are on De select the IR button on the Handheld Controller and s
8. LC is a patented algorithm that matches the light s energy consumption to its energy storage As the battery state of charge diminishes ALC decreases the output LED intensity ALC has 4 intensity steps until finally entering LVD The ALC step depends on the battery state of charge This ensures the light will continue to operate through periods of poor sunlight ALC is enabled in all Autonomous Modes ALC is disabled in all Temporary Modes 4 4 3 External Power Operation If continuous high intensity output or backup power is required external power can be provided to the connector on the base plate 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 16 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL Remove the connector cap and attach a power cable terminated with the correct mating connector and pinout PING NOT USED PIN A INPUT GROUND PIN B 9 0 to 13 5 VDC INPUT e MS3116 connector detailed in MIL DTL 26482 approved vendor Amphenol PT06 E 8 3P SR 025 e Connector accepts 24 20 AWG stranded wire e 9 0 to 13 5 VDC input O 2 2 A max When connected external power is used to power up the light and charge its battery External power is not a control signal and cannot configure the light The push button or Handheld Controller is still used for normal operations When external power is provided to the connector on the base plate the light will not exit Temporary Mode after a preset time It will remain in Temporary Mode
9. Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications however there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off or on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 Can
10. ada 1 5 Warranty Disclaimer This manual will familiarize you with the features and operating standards of the product Failure to comply with the use storage maintenance or installation instructions detailed in this manual could void the user warranty 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 application local codes and standards O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 4 A700 SERIES carmanah USER MANUAL 2 0 Introduction 2 1 Features The A700 Series Solar Aviation Lights have the following features Self contained high performance solar powered light source Optional wireless control with 2 5 miles 4 km range with available Handheld Controller WB Bas Baik Easy to install and low maintenance with long life light emitting diodes LEDs i Available in red green yellow white blue omnidirectional and white white red green yellow white and red white bidirectional visible LED output colors Indicator LEDs and push button user interface Intelligent Energy Management System EMS Visible LED and night vision goggle NVG compatible infrared IR LED outputs Aviation yellow or olive drab chassis Optional external connector provides long term high power operation and battery charging Replaceable batter
11. ances UCS Universal Code Sequence WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 31 o A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 8 2 Specifications Physical Mounting 7 87 in 200 mm 3 or 4 hole bolting circle 0 5 in 12 mm hardware Chassis Powdercoated aluminum chassis available in aviation yellow or olive drab Polycarbonate lens Waterproof vented battery compartment Operating Temperature 22 to 122 F 30 to 50 C Storage Temperature 40 to 176 F 40 to 80 C Light Source High power visible LEDs Infrared LEDs NVG compatible Intensity See carmanah com for intensity plots compliance and certifications Chromaticity Visible ICAO and FAA SAE 25050 blue red white yellow and red Infrared 870 890 nm peak wavelength Flash Pattern 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Ambient Light Sensing 445 505 lux Automatic Light Control ALC Yes ALC will reduce output intensity in response to unusually low amounts of sunlight to ensure continued operation Color Indicator 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 32 o A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL Energy Collection Control Intelligent microprocessor Energy Management System EMS Solar Panel High efficiency cells Blocking diode function Air Gap between No an air gap is undesirable because it refracts sunlight and decreases the Solar Panel and Sunlight amount of solar energy collected Battery
12. ator LED flashes the number of accepted momentary presses The red indicator LED flashes three times if the command has not been accepted Indicator LED and push button sequences will be referred to as hold push button for a group of amber flashes press push button For example 4 2 is 1 Hold the push button for a group of 4x amber flashes 2 Press the push button 2x green indicator LED flashes quickly 2x to confirm O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 11 is A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL The following are all available push button commands Step 1 Hold fora Step 2 Press for command group of No hold gt Standby Mode Autonomous Low Autonomous Med Autonomous High Flash Toggle 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 Temporary Low Temporary Med Temporary High 1 amber flash lt gt 1 1 1 2 1 3 group of Storage Mode 2 amber flashes 2 1 group of gt Infrared Toggle 3 amber flashes 3 1 group of cS Battery Check UCS Status 4 amber flashes 4 1 4 2 group of gt Button Lock Toggle Factory Reset 5 amber flashes 5 2 5 5 For engineering purposes only use may result in unpredictable behavior of the light 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 12 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 4 3 Modes 4 3 1 Autonomous Mode Q p In Autonomous Mode the output LEDs turn on during the night and turn off during the day The change from day to night or night to day is know
13. control multiple groups at a time e A light can be reassigned to another group as required e When adding a light to a group the Handheld Controller re sends the last mode to everyone in that group In order to configure the group of a light 1 Light must be powered for at least 10 sec and not in Storage Mode 2 Press the push button 1x This instructs the light to receive grouping configurations from the Handheld Controller for 5 min 3 Grouping configuration is sent from Handheld Controller 4 After successfully receiving a grouping configuration the light receives that group s last mode from the Handheld Controller 5 Light exits its 5 min window where it would receive grouping configurations Factory default is group 1 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 18 o A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 4 4 10 Unique Code Sequence Unique Code Sequence UCS allows one or more Handheld Controllers to be uniquely associated to one or more lights When UCS is enabled the Handheld Controller sends a code with each radio transmission Only lights configured to accept that particular code will respond to the transmission The benefits are Independence Nearby installations of lights can be operated independently by different Handheld Controllers without interference Security It is not possible for another Handheld Controller to interrupt airfield operation The Handheld Controller cannot control UCS configured and no
14. end a visible output command Unresponsive to wireless control Use push button infrared toggle 3 1 Storage Mode is active De activate Storage Mode by pressing push button 1x Output LEDs flash LVD is entered Charge the battery once every 60 sec Red indicator LED is flashing Output LEDs are on Green indicator LED is Mismatched groups Ensure the Handheld Controller s or off flashing and light s group match rine dehy UCS is enabled Ensure the Handheld Controller s and light s UCS match or turn off UCS Antenna not installed Ensure the light s antenna is properly installed Handheld Controller Check Handheld Controller problem battery PIN status and Passthrough Battery is bad Replace the battery Output LEDs are off All indicator LEDs are off Unresponsive to Wireless coniro Battery is not connected Check that the battery connector is fully inserted Unresponsive to push button Output LEDs are off All indicator LEDs are Infrared output LEDs are on De select the IR button on the in Autonomous off Handheld Controller and send a Mode visible output command Use push button infrared toggle 3 1 Green indicator LED is Daylight ambient Darken the entire light and wait flashing brightness is above 500 lux 20 sec for the light to turn on Nearby lights are Increase distance between lights illuminating the ambient turn off unneeded lights or shield brightness sensor lights
15. eration The Temporary Mode setting is selected by push button sequence 1 1 1 2 1 3 or the Handheld Controller oe ii Activation Activation Handheld push Controller button command command 15 min 15 min 15 min 15 min Output LEDs Visible Z O Visible Z O Visible Z O Z O O O Infrared Infrared Infrared Visible 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off 15 min 15 min 15 min 15 min 15 min 15 min Visible 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Visible 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Infrared 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Infrared 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Infrared 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 14 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 4 3 3 Standby Mode Y 4 Standby Mode turns off the output LEDs and waits for the next day to night transition After this transition the light enters its previous Autonomous Mode Standby Mode is enabled by push button sequence 0 1 or the Handheld Controller 4 3 4 Lights Off Mode Q Lights Off Mode turns off the output LEDs indefinitely until it receives a command to turn them on Lights Off Mode is enabled by the Handheld Controller 4 3 5 Emergency Mode Q Emergency Mode sets all lights in all groups to emergency flash Emergency flash is TEMP HIGH FLASH After 15 min the lights revert to their previous Autonomous modes Emergency Mode is enabled by the Handheld Controller 4 3 6 ARCAL Mode amp
16. is permanently damaged and needs to be replaced 1 Remove the 4 head plate screws using a 5 82 in hex driver 2 Pull on the handle to slowly separate the head plate from the chassis Use extreme caution with the metal chassis near the exposed battery terminals 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 25 gt A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 3 Disconnect the white battery harness before any other connections Y ES O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 26 A A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 6 Using a in hex socket remove the central bolt hardware and grounding harness Use extreme caution near the exposed battery terminals with metal tools Remove all jewelry before attempting to handle or remove the batteries 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 27 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 8 Remove the battery bolting plate being careful not to contact battery terminals r i S h z 4 NO ES wan Installing a battery is similar to the above steps 1 Insert battery bolting plate into new battery pack 2 Slide the battery into the chassis noting the solar panel harness 3 Insert the central bolt its hardware and grounding harness into the battery bolting plate tighten bolt until the batteries are firmly held and have no play do not over tighten as it may damage the batteries 4 Connect the grounding harness to the head plate 5 Connect the main harness to
17. mit for near infrared viewing established by the American Conference of Governmental and Industrial Hygienists ACGIH is 65 mW in 10 mW cm as the maximum exposure limit for viewing for up to 16 minutes This power density can be produced at the lens surface when actively emitting infrared light 1 2 Battery Precautions Use extreme caution when handling the light This product is capable of generating enormous short circuit currents Remove all jewelry bracelets metal strap watches rings before attempting to handle or remove the batteries Charge your battery periodically Permanent damage and reduced capacity will result if the battery is not correctly maintained gt 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 3 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL The rate of battery self discharge is very dependent upon temperature The warmer the temperature the faster the batteries will discharge Lights that have been stored will usually require a top up charge before they are put into service The most accurate battery health status reading is obtained when the unit has been in a dark location and in off mode for at least 24 hours 1 3 Wireless Precautions Keep the Handheld Controller at a distance of at least 3 ft 1 m from the antennas of lights or other Handheld Controllers It transmits a powerful radio signal that could damage sensitive receiver circuitry if operated at close range 1 4 Regulatory This device complies with
18. n UCS configured lights at the same time For security the user has to manually interact with the light for UCS configuration 1 Light must be on for at least 10 sec and not in Storage Mode 2 Press the push button 1x This instructs the light to receive UCS configurations from the Handheld Controller for 5 min 3 UCS configuration is sent from Handheld Controller 4 After successfully receiving a UCS configuration the light flashes for 5 sec Push button sequence 4 2 requests the UCS status from the indicator LEDs Factory default is UCS disabled 4 4 11 Factory Reset p Push button sequence 5 5 performs a Factory Reset that sets the light back to a known state e AUTO LOW visible LED steady on e Group 1 e UCS off Green amber and red indicator LEDs momentarily turn on then turn off once the reset is complete 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 19 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 5 0 Maintenance 5 1 Inspection Although the light light is maintenance free significant performance gains can be made with clean solar panels and lenses e Clean the solar panels monthly Use water and a soft sponge or cloth A mild non abrasive cleanser can be used for more stubborn residue Rinse well e Clean solar panels and lenses more frequently during drier months as they may become covered in dust more quickly A pressure washer is not recommended e Visual inspection check the exterior for cracks missing or b
19. n as a transition A built in ambient brightness sensor detects transitions Autonomous Mode setting is recommended by a solar simulation NOTE See carmanah com for a solar simulation for your application Correct setting is important to ensure sustainable year round operation The Autonomous Mode setting is selected by push button sequence 0 2 0 3 0 4 or the Handheld Controller Output LEDs AUTO LOW IR Infrared Dusk to dawn AUTO HIGH IR Infrared Dusk to dawn Setting Intensity Flashing Active AUTO LOW FLASH Visible 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Dusk to dawn AUTO MED FLASH 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Dusk to dawn AUTO HIGH FLASH 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Dusk to dawn AUTO LOW IR FLASH 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Dusk to dawn AUTO MED IR FLASH Medium Infrared 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Dusk to dawn AUTO HIGH IR FLASH 0 25 sec on 0 75 sec off Dusk to dawn Factory default is AUTO LOW visible LED steady on 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 13 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 4 3 2 Temporary Mode A Temporary Mode activation interrupts other modes and ignores transitions This activation lasts for a preset time and then the light reverts to its previous Autonomous Mode Maximum number of Temporary Mode activations per day is recommended by a solar simulation NOTE See carmanah com for a solar simulation for your application Correct usage is important to ensure sustainable year round op
20. ness and remove the chassis 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 22 A A700 SERIES carmanah USER MANUAL 5 Using a Y in hex socket remove only the central bolt and its hardware Use extreme caution near the exposed battery terminals with metal tools Remove all jewelry before attempting to handle or remove the batteries O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 23 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL Installing a battery is similar to the above steps 1 Carefully slide the battery over the mounting post noting the correct orientation of the battery to the external power harness 2 Ensure the individual batteries are tight together and inside the base plate gasket Tighten the central bolt and its hardware to 200 in lbs 3 Connect the external power harness and attach it to its routing features 4 Ensure the base plate gasket is clean and seated in its groove 5 Hold the chassis over the battery and connect the battery harness 6 Align the handle with the connector on the base plate and slowly slide the chassis over the battery SS F 7 Press base plate screw o rings into their counterbores Tighten 4 base plate screws to 105 in lbs 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 24 A A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 5 4 Battery Replacement A704 5 Battery packs are not interchangeable Contact your distributor for your specific replacement battery pack If the battery
21. ologies Corporation carmanah O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Technical Support Email customerservice carmanah com Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 US Canada Worldwide 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Web carmanah com we put solar to work 66960 A700 series UserManual_ RevB
22. roken hardware or other potential problems 5 2 Storage amp Battery Charging When storing the light it is important to maintain the battery e Put the light in Storage Mode or disconnect the battery e Store in a cool location e Check the battery state of charge every 1 month Do not use the Lights Off Mode for storing the light The radio is still active in this mode and may receive wireless commands If charging is required charge the battery fully using one of several methods Time to Charge from 10 to 100 State of Charge Incandescent light bulb 60 W 21000 hrs 12 in 30 cm from solar panels Halogen light bulb 500 W 24 in 60 cm from solar panels pues Direct sunlight Available AC plug in charger attached to the external 18 hrs connector 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 20 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 5 3 Battery Replacement A704 H Battery packs are not interchangeable Contact your distributor for your specific replacement battery pack If the battery is permanently damaged and needs to be replaced 1 Remove the 4 base plate screws using a 5 32 in hex driver be careful not to misplace their o rings 2 Pull on the handle to slowly separate the chassis from the base plate Use extreme caution with the metal chassis near the exposed battery terminals O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 21 5 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 3 Disconnect the battery har
23. te green amber or red They e Guide push button operation e Indicate diagnostic feedback e Indicate normal operating state after the push button has not been used for 10 sec A Green indicator Amber indicator o 7 Red indicator Push Button All indicators are off Autonomous or Temporary Mode Infrared LED output Storage Mode Green indicator flashes 1x every 2 sec Autonomous or Temporary Mode Visible LED output Amber indicator flashes 1x every 1 sec Battery is charging via the external connector Amber indicator flashes 1x every 2 sec Battery is charging via the solar panel O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 10 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 4 2 2 Push Button p The push button is used for configuration and control It can be used in conjunction with or instead of a Handheld Controller for most modes and features The two types of push button inputs are Hold Pressing and holding the push button down for several sec will cycle through the command levels The command level is indicated by the number of amber indicator LED flashes Once the desired command level has been reached release the push button Press Momentarily pressing the push button 1x 5x chooses a command within that command level Each momentary press must be quick and less than 1 sec You must select a command within 10 sec of entering a command level otherwise the light exits that command level The green indic
24. tically reduces the ability of the light to charge its battery Year round sun During the winter the sun is lower on the horizon Because the angle of the sun changes with the seasons be aware that obstructions such as trees buildings and mountains that do not shade the solar panel during the summer may shade it during the winter Cooler is better The battery lasts longest if you can minimize its exposure to high temperatures Choose a location that is away from hot dark colored surfaces like asphalt or black steel plate Mounting kits are available that elevate the light and can help reduce the temperature of the battery Flat Ensure the mounting surface is flat and level 3 3 Orientation The handle can be used to orient the light relative to the runway This is useful for directional and bidirectional lights Red Green directional White directional White omnidirectional 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 8 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 3 4 Mounting The A700 Series can be mounted using 0 5 in 12 mm fasteners Fasteners are not included but are available as kits Mounting is common across the A700 Series 4 HOLE MOUNTING CIRCLE l 15 1in 11 9in 383mm 303mm 7 8in 197mm 0 38in 0 38in 10mm 10mm D E OL10A OL10A High Performance OL32 High Performance OL32 Standard A703
25. until commanded otherwise or until the light detects that external power is no longer available 4 4 4 Battery Check p Push button sequence 4 1 checks the battery state of charge The indicator LEDs then show the following for 10 sec Indicator Battery State of Charge Charge 50 75 LVD 5 50 Flashing Red LVD lt 5 4 4 5 Flash Toggle p Push button sequence 0 5 toggles between steady on and flashing output LEDs 4 4 6 Infrared Toggle p Push button sequence 3 1 toggles between visible and infrared output LEDs 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 17 o A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 4 4 7 Push Button Lock Toggle i Push button sequence 5 2 toggles between locking and unlocking the push button e Red indicator LED flashes 2x when the push button is first locked e When locked push button commands are ignored e lfany other push button command is given other than unlocking the push button the red indicator LED flashes 3x e Green indicator LED flashes 2x when the push button is unlocked 4 4 8 Diagnose D The battery state of charge and radio health can be queried via the Handheld Controller using its Diagnose function Diagnose is disabled when LVD is entered 4 4 9 Grouping Grouping allows independent control of different subsets of lights on an airfield e There are 8 groups numbered 1 through 8 e Each light can be assigned to only one group e Handheld controller can
26. y pack 2 2 Applications The A700 Series have the following applications Runway edge omnidirectional MIRL amp directional HIRL Runway threshold Taxiway amp apron edge Emergency amp deployable airfield S Helipad Construction barricade gt CORA Obstruction O 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 5 A A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 3 0 Installation Each shipment includes e A700 Series Solar Light e Manual e Antenna wireless models only This document is available for download from www carmanah com 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 6 O A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 3 1 Antenna An antenna is included with each light ordered with optional wireless control Grip the antenna by its metal base and hand tighten it onto the antenna connector The effective range of the wireless control system is 2 5 miles 4 km Wireless range is greatly affected by use and location To achieve the best wireless range e Handheld Controller antenna is parallel to the light s antenna 000 999 pl e Elevate the Handheld Controller s antenna e Ensure surrounding grass and foliage is trim e Clear line of sight between antennas 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 7 A700 SERIES Carmanah USER MANUAL 3 2 Location Year round unrestricted solar exposure is critical to long term performance Shade drama
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