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1. ccccceeeeeeees 28 LOQQING IN cece NGNE Ga er Na Ni 29 User FUNCIONS coran E 30 Checking the Light s Status cecceeeeeeeeeees 32 Status Page irasan de aa naga a tae tani 32 Configuration Page ss sasana sarana Sadana bana KANA NON 33 SW Admin Page sasana ga adan aan anan agan gaeng 36 Initial LONNGUTAN ON soss sanagara aana again Yana 38 User TASKS aana naak angga a naa aana nana aaa ag aaa kaa 41 Restoring the Default Configuration 41 Using the Derived Values aeee 41 Entering Exiting Ship Mode 140 anaaranaanane 43 Setting the Time saaaaaa anana ane anana nean anane 44 Setting the Day to Night Transition Level 44 Setting the Night to Day Transition Level 45 Setting the ALC saras rasanan sada aaa nein ek 45 Changing the Device Manager Password 46 Understanding the Installation Location Environmental Parameters s an 46 Distributor PIMIONONS 2asaaaaa aaa eaaa na aaa aa aana 47 Logging Wi sa awa ian a bang aaa kaag aa aga an aaa anaa aka yasa 47 Configuring the OL4 4sanaeennanae nana enannnee 48 Entering the Deployment Location 48 Setting the User s Device ACCESS ccce 49 Carmanah Downloading a Configuration c eee 49 Sending a Configuration to a Light 1 49 Creating a Configuration File eee 50 Reading a Configuration File eee 50 Retrievin
2. To remove the Battery Pack 1 Remove the Bottom Cover pg 11 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 22 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah 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 Before mating the new Battery Pack connector with the OL4 receptacle press and hold the Set button until Zero shows briefly on the display Take care not to pinch any of the wires when seating the Bottom Cover after inserting a new Battery Pack When installing a new battery press and hold the Set button as you insert the battery connector into the OL4 receptacle Continue to hold the Set button until Zero is displayed briefly This resets the OL4 s Battery Pack health monitor Do not hold the Set button while reconnecting a used battery 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL 23 Carmanah Maintenance After installation the OL4 requires no day to day maintenance On occasion you may want to inspect the OL4 to ensure the solar panel has not been fouled During typical operation you can leave the OL4 alone
3. 5 OL4 Parts Description cceeeeeeeeeteeeeesteeeeees 7 Getting Started ccccccsseeesseeeesseeeeseeeeeeneeeeseeeeeeees 8 What Sin the Box ase a anan aa na aa tne 8 Installing the Bird Deterrent 8 On Off Switch Optional aana anaa aan nana ai 8 Bottom Cover LOCK aaaaaae aaa ae anane eaaa a nana a nana 9 Operati M i aaa saa agak aa aa Tanen ag Ba a Ee ia 10 Choosing an Installation Location 10 Choose a Sunny Location cccceessteeeeeenees 10 Cooler is Betier saanane anana anana anan anana anna 10 Installing tE OLE 2 asar saga ua naa anan aga ga uias 10 Configuring the OLA aneessanaeeenn nan eenen an eenanane 11 Methods ss rasak awe ani apk aaa aa kena ek wa kg aana aka anan ak AN 11 On Board User Interface cceceeeeeeeeeeseeeees 11 Removing the Bottom Cover a ananenan aane 11 Status REDOK sasaran aana ie ieee eee 12 Editing Parameters is saus saa kanga ngaen anda 12 Entering the Passcode 0eesssanerenaaaenenane 13 Editing the Flash Code sasra wen ukan 13 Editing the Effective Intensity 0 eee 14 Editing the Automatic Light Control ALC mode 14 Resetting to Initial Settings eeeeeeees 15 Editing the Date s ssss sasaran aana neti ana Iga SANG ANA 15 Setting the Calendar Function cccceeeees 16 Installing the Bottom Cover s s s 17 Device Manager Softw
4. 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah While in Standard On Mode the OL4 continues to charge its batteries when exposed to light To place the OL4 in Standard On Mode switch the On Off switch to the On position lt If you change the OL4 to Standard On Mode during the night the main LED illuminates at the programmed Flash Code and intensity and remains on until dawn lt If you change the OL4 to Standard On Mode during the day the OL4 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 Carmanah Device Manager software you can configure the OL4 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 OL4 s main LED immediately illuminates at its programmed Flash Code and intensity regardless of ambient light conditions The OL4 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 position with the light configured to operate in Fog Mode the OL4 turns on and remains on for the rest of that day 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_
5. Q 9 15S VQ 6 LFL 10S CST1 CST2 OL4 USER MANUAL 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL 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 FI5 5s FI 3 15s GpD 5 14s GpD 5 15s ISO 2 58 FI 3 10s SYS future use ENDCODE 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 73 Carmanah Appendix F Warranty and Customer Service Information 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 your OL4 available a brief description of the problem as well as all details of installation storage 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 74 OL4 USER MANUAL 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation
6. Press the set button until the words Pass Code appear on the OBUI display 2 Enter the Passcode to log in to the OL4 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 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 Carmanah Setting the Calendar Function The Calendar Function allows you to specify a dated shutdown and reactivation date if desired To toggle the calendar setting on or off 1 Press the set button until the words Pass Code appear on the OBUI display Enter the Passcode to log in to the OL4 After logging in press the up or down buttons until CAL shows on the display Press and hold the set button until the display flashes on or off While the status displays press the up or down button to change it Press the set button for approximately one second to store the selection status To set the date the OL4 will enter dated shutdown Confirm that the calenda
7. 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 light on during the day User Passcode The User Passcode is the 3 digit number that you Either type in the desired User must enter on the OBUI to modify the light s settings Passcode or click and hold if desired unless the light is configured so as not to require the up down arrows to select your passcode entry to edit settings preferred User Passcode Set Device Time This sets the internal clock on your light to be the Click this button to synchronize the same as the time on your computer time on your light to the time on your The OL4 is equipped with an computer After pressing the button the NOME times displayed in the Date and Time algorithm that uses daily transition events to periodically correct for its clock drifting over time It s not critical that the internal light clock and computer times be identical the internal light clock exists only for datalogging purposes area should be identical Set Ship Mode This allows you to set the light to Ship Mode Ship Click this button to enter your light into On Set Ship Mode prevents the light s beam from turning on until Ship Mode Click the button again to turn Mode Off it detects a Night to Day transition event at which Ship Mode off point
8. enter a Passcode on the light To remove the Passcode requirement 1 Open 650DM on your computer and login as Distributor It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 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 light 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 light 2 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration page appears 3 Inthe 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 light The next time someone tries to access the light they will need to know the new Passcode 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Updating the Firmware Occasionally it may be useful to be able to update new firmware to a 650 light These files when necessary will be supplied by Carmanah Technologies NOTE If you receive specific firmware upgrade installation instructions from Carmanah Technologies with the
9. 2 5S Q 2 6S Q 2 6S Q 3 10S Q 3 10S Q 3 10S Q 4 10S Q 4 128 Q 4 15S Q 4 20S Q 4 6S Q 5 10S Q 5 20S 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 69 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Flash Code Q 6 10S Q 6 LFL 15S Q 6 LFL 15S Q 6 LFL 15S Q 9 15S Q 9 15S 0 65 0 35 0 65 0 35 6 65 Q 9 15S VQ 0 5S VQ 0 5S VQ 0 6S VQ 0 6S VQ 3 5S VQ 3 5S VQ 3 5S VQ 6 LFL 10S VQ 6 LFEL 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 Fl 4s 70 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL 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 FI 7 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 71 Flash Code 72 carmanah Flash Character FL 2 4 5s FL 3 10s FL 3 15s Mo B 16s Qis 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
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11. Liar Poi is m r GO TETEE SAR Daru cenana Parade Eraraanad Lin Tk kaga Mht Cade Tii Eka iarsm Timing Gis hahiju OL fumaj Gak Eb ida Dala Segah Pte ta Pel Sep Palangka Dris id Tima Cengati Timah Damor be Tangi arka aw tamat Lasy re Tamimi Caprica drisean Darit Time Dados tona tog Daunrie Ee ma A Ea an ara Laba Wana fer Dat Landa Juja a Wart Dap Bhet hidla Bian Foie merdi ffia iliina Dip Laigh Barhal riei Peep Pad A sinna my E keh Park Imangay LA m aa Iwan a iy Lie Em lay Dadak 7 kiih lt maal jaa l kih Firwri The Set Device Access Geography and File Actions areas are available to a Distributor but nota User The Distributor Passcode field also becomes editable Configuring the OL4 The Distributor uses the same procedures as a User to configure an OL4 light Refer to User section for details on how to configure the light s basic settings The following procedures describe the configuration options that are not available to someone with a User Access Level 48 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Entering the Deployment Location As a Distributor when you configure a customer s light part of the information required is the Deployment Location where the light will actually be located This location is expressed in Latitude and Longitude Knowing the Deployment Location all
12. Night Transition Night to Day Transition Switch Mode and User Passcode Latitude Longitude Transmissivity and Distributor Passcodes won t change NOTE To restore the default configuration 1 Remove the light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 Click Restore Defaults on the right side of the screen The light s current settings are replaced with the settings last programmed by your Distributor or Carmanah Manufacturing 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Using the Derived Values Derived Values are calculated based on the settings you select for your light 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 the software calculates the effects of your changes on the light and displays the results in the Derived Values area of the Configuration 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
13. down arrow to select the correct N2D Transition Level setting For more information about the N2D Transition Level refer to the table on page 38 Switch Mode If the light is equipped with the optional external switch you 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 39 Set Device Passcodes User Passcode This is the passcode that users enter when logging into a light 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 Date and Time Computer Time This is the current date and time synchronized with the computer on which the software is installed Device Time This is the time currently configured on the light To synchronize the time of a connected light to the computer time click Set Device Time Derived Values Projected Automomy This indicates the estimated number of days of dusk to dawn operation the light can sustain without any solar energy being gathered by the solar panel The Projected Autonomy changes to reflect any changes to the Flash Code Effective Intensity and Transition light level settings Range This is the range of the light in nautical miles when programmed with the current settings It is calculated using the methods
14. 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 setting using the OBUI or OL4 Device Manager software Turning the OL4 Off To turn the OL4 off using the IR Remote you must set the Flash Code to 000 To do this 57 Carmanah 1 After entering the Passcode point the IR Remote at the side of the OL4 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 OL4 receives a keypress 3 Press the Enter button on the IR Remote If the Flash Code update was successful the main LED flashes three 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 OL4 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 OL4 to Off mode using the OBUI the OL4 will still respond to infrared commands NOTE 58 OL4 USER MANUAL Setting the OL4 to Ship Mode If you are storing an OL4 or have to return it to your distributor for maintenance or repair it is best to put the OL4 into Ship Mode or Off mode When the OL4 exits Ship Mode and returns to normal operation it will remember
15. it will automatically enter Ship Mode To conserve battery power however it s preferable to put the light into Ship Mode prior to dark storage After you put a light into Ship Mode immediately place the light into a dark sealed storage box to prevent it from experiencing a Night to Day transition and returning to normal operation To put a light into Ship Mode turning Ship Mode On 1 Remove the light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 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 light is in Ship Mode Ship Mode On appears in the middle of the top bar 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL To take a light out of Ship Mode turn Ship Mode Off There are three ways to restore a light from Ship Mode You can take the light out of the storage box and place it in bright light for a few moments followed by darkness you can use the infrared programmer or you can use the software as follows 1 Remove the light 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 650D
16. its Flash Code intensity and other settings To set the OL4 to Ship Mode 1 After entering the Passcode point the IR Remote at the side of the OL4 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 OL4 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 OL4 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 After you enter Ship Mode place the OL4 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 recommendations outlined on pg 22 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Restoring the OL4 from Ship Mode The OL4 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 OL4 lens and then press the IR Remote Start button 38 0600 gt JJ 9888 2 Enter 821 using the IR Remote The main LED flashes once each time the OL4 receive
17. on the horizon Because the angle of the sun changes with the seasons you must be aware that obstructions such as trees buildings and mountains that do not shade the OL4 during the summer may shade it during the winter Choose your installation location very carefully to prevent this situation because shade dramatically reduces the ability of the OL4 to charge its Battery Pack X Cooler is Better The OL4 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 10 OL4 USER MANUAL Installing the OL4 The OL4 has three mounting feet with holes for 14 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 the OL4 to a variety of surfaces a LS OR MG AN 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 OL4 chassis could twist when tightened down Torque the mounting fasteners to a minimum of 4 ft lb 5 4 N m Carmanah has various OL4 m
18. r 0 9 displays when you press the 9 button etc 5 Press the Enter button on the IR Remote 6 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 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 twice If the OL4 is not bolted down you can view the Status Report on the OBUI through the transparent window in the Bottom Cover NOTE IR TimeoutAfter you enter the Passcode if the OL4 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 software This is a security feature If you enter an incorrect Passcode the OBUI briefly display
19. you can look at the Date and Time area on the Configuration page Both the Computer Time and Device Time fields should match 44 OL4 USER MANUAL Setting the Day to Night Transition Level The Day to Night Transition Level D2N is the ambient brightness in lux at which the light will turn on in the evening A higher value for the D2N Transition Level causes the light to turn on earlier a lower value causes it to turn on later Remember that the earlier the light 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 light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration 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 light The values for Autonomy and the Effective Intensity Limit in the Dev
20. 0 2 FLSH programmed Flash code pg 13 3 Int programmed effective intensity in candela pg 14 4 ALC Automatic Light Control ALC state on or off pg 14 5 Date current date pg 15 6 Info programmed firmware version pg 32 7 Lat programmed latitude setting pg 46 8 Long programmed longitude setting pg 46 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 By pressing the up down arrow 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Entering the Passcode Before you can edit any of the OL4 s parameters you must enter a Passcode The default Passcode is 753 To enter the Passcode 1 Press and ho
21. 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 65 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL i o 2 i Oo I 0 ra 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Flash Code Flash Character FI 3s FI 3s FI 4 3s FI 4 4s FI 4s FI 4s Fl 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 67 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Flash Code Flash Character LFL 6S 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 15S MO U 15S MO U 15S MO U 15S MO U 10S OC 10S OC 10S OC 15S OC 3S OC 3S 68 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL 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
22. 2 Hazardous Environment Pending RoHS Yes ICAO 2007 Requirements Yes FAA Taxiway Requirements Pending 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 400 mph 180 m 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 61 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 2002 EN 61000 4 3 1995 100MHz 1GHz 10V m and 1GHz 12GHz 200V m Battery Life Tested equivalent to IEC 61427 62 OL4 USER MANUAL 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Patents US 6 573 659 and other US Canadian EU patents pending Mounting
23. 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL The following section describes the various parts of the Carmanah 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 snapshot 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 light is currently in Ship Mode Ship Mode On Disconnected Model Name Connected This indicates the software connection status If your computer is not connected to a light it displays Disconnected When connected to a light it displays the lights model name Login Here Logout Access Level Click this button to log out of the Carmanah Device Manager 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 The Bottom Bar contains buttons that allow you to access the software s various functi
24. 43 to 51 C Storage Temp 45 to 176 F 43 to 80 C Optical Light Source High power LED Intensity see Carmanah com specification sheet Chromaticity ALA Preferred and Optimum ICAO SAE 25050 FAA AREMA blue Flash Settings 256 Flash Codes Ambient Light Sensing 25 925 lux CCG and USCG targets LED Corrections Yes temperature colour flash code efficacy voltage Automatic Light Control ALC Yes Visual Colour Indicator Yes FAA Eng Brief 67 compliant 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 constant voltage Reverse Polarity Protection Yes Solar Panel Bypass Diodes Yes Solar Panel Blocking Diode Function Yes 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Energy Storage Replaceable Battery Pack Yes tool less Secured Battery Pack Yes Strap material meets ASTM D2000 2BG613 F7 G2 Vented Battery Pack Compartment Yes Battery Status Feedback Good Charge Bad Replace User Interface User Interface Onboard LED Display External Swtich 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 Class 1 Div
25. AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Infrared Remote Programmer Optional The optional Infrared Remote Programmer IR Remote allows you to perform certain basic programming functions without having to remove the OL4 from its installed location The IR Remote allows you to quickly access the following functions without removing the bottom cover e Check the Battery Pack status lt Change the Flash Code lt Put the OL4 into Ship Mode lt Remove the OL4 from Ship Mode lt Enter Off mode For instructions on how to use the IR Remote see Appendix B If you set the OL4 to Off mode Flash Code 000 using the OBUI the OL4 still responds to infrared commands Infrared commands are ignored if 1 Carmanah Device Manager is connected 2 The battery is dead or missing 3 The OL4 switch is in the Off position The IR remote requires two AAA 1 5 V batteries Previous versions of the Carmanah IR Remote will work with the OL4 Carmanah Battery Pack Battery Pack Health Status The OL4 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
26. Access and Defaults and choose Change or Remove Programs Select 650 Device Manager from the list of programs and click the Remove button Before installing a new version of the Carmanah Device Manager first remove the previous version if installed Removing the Bottom Cover Before you can connect the USB cable to the light you must remove the light s Bottom Cover To do this 1 Turn the light upside down and place it on a soft cloth to avoid scratching the housing 2 Locate and turn the locking screw counter clockwise to loosen it you do not have to remove the locking screw 3 Secure the light so it won t move and then firmly twist the Bottom Cover counter clockwise until it stops 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Logging In To login to the software 1 From either the Start Program menu or your Windows Desktop click the Carmanah Device Manager icon The Device Manager Status screen appears 650 Device Manager 2 From the Device Manager Status screen click Login Here ES berer Serag SA COTTET na anana 4 Liftthe cover out using the protruding locking tab You can now access the USB connector port for using the Carmanah Device Manager software The Login dialog box appears You can disconnect your USB cable from a light and reconnect to another light wit
27. Carmanah OL4 OBSTRUCTION LIGHT 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 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 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 Eregue OL4 USER MANUAL Safety and Usage Precautions The OL4 s Batter
28. Cover to use the IR Remote 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL On Board User Interface OIG You can use the On Board User Interface OBUI to configure many of the light s parameters and features To use the OBUI to configure the OL4 first remove the Bottom Cover Fa Removing the Bottom Cover Removal of the Bottom Cover is required to configure the OL4 using the OBUI 1 Turn the OL4 upside down and place it on a 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 Carmanah 3 Secure the OL4 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 the USB connector port for using the Carmanah Device Manager software This is also the first step when replacing the Battery Pack 12 OL4 USER MANUAL Status Report After you remove the Bottom Cover you can use the OBUI to query the status of various OL4 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 2
29. M on your computer It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 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 light exits Ship Mode and resumes normal operation To confirm that the light is out of Ship Mode Ship Mode Off appears in the middle of the top bar 43 Carmanah Setting the Time When a light s battery pack is removed the light s internal clock stops When another battery pack is installed the light sets its internal clock to use the last time recorded in its datalog This may be quite close to the actual time if the light hasn t gone without power for long but for a light 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 light s clock to reflect the same time as on your computer use the following procedure To set the light s time 1 Remove the light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 Click Set Device Time on the right side of the screen The light s time now matches the time on your computer To confirm this
30. 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 1 48 37 5 mm 6 96 177 mm Centre of post 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 63 64 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Photometric Plots MG AY AEN ASS Ab PAA L AGIT Basa Tarfamy FAA LAHIR Red Parak AD Arras ti Bh Tada pesan g 3 0 4 6 amp 8 2 HM Te wart a Ma eB ee Mh see ee ee ED Vere Angi 0 MG a i ASS ay ASSO 74711 KASOR a4 pe FAAL BOTT Biop Taha E FAA LAKAR Pd Poeuble CAG Annex TA Bion Tahan 20 2 4 G g 1012 14 08 18 20 N 28 28 Oe H e 8 40 g a 2 a T 5 GE SA BB 66 Be TOTE TA T8 76 oS Be BG Be NO Warti Angka NOTE Intensity dependant on location Based on equatorial location of 12 hour night duration and steady on 001 flash code 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL 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 FI 2 7s FI 2 8s FI 2 8s FI 2 1 10s FI 2 1 12s FI 2 1 12s FI
31. Padded Lap elan on Merde Dip Kandla Didtibuter Pd d tt Herat Darel vtion Day Tome dtas 11 Barit Lede atien Diy Lange Heer m i m m m m barisa Valare penama I Bsn wit a I Evepected Janti Ehm y lara tere urge lewa lapa Peak Liberty Wire lig CAfa fhve Intandity Linde 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 33 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL The following fields are available on the Configuration Page AREA NAME DESCRIPTION Device Function 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 information 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 14 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 38 Night to Day Transition Level Either type in the correct Night to Day Transition Level N2D setting or click the
32. a light Com Port The Com Port field displays the current communications port through which the light is connected to the software Connection Tab 650DM Version This field displays the version of the software currently installed on the computer 36 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL AREA NAME DESCRIPTION Security Tab Password Change After clicking the Security Tab the Device Manager Password Change area appears This allows you to change the password that is entered when you login to the Carmanah Device Manager software 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 NOTE 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 37 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Initial Configuration After receiving your light from a Carmanah Distributor most of the light s settings should already be configured If you want to further customize these settings follow the associated procedure SETTING DEFINITION PROCEDURE Flash Code The Flash Code controls the flash pattern the light Either type in the correct Flash Code or emits during operation Select the appropriate Flash clic
33. a few seconds If the Net framework is not installed installation will take between 5 and 10 minutes 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Installation Procedure If your system meets the system requirements outlined in the previous section install the Carmanah Device Manager by following the steps below 1 Insert the CD into your disc drive The Device Manager installation screen appears ih iS Dewice Manager 1 1 0 0 G30 Deon lager 11000 able Carman batro Lara rk ute Di pran Libia id Lin Geel mihe papers Tama Brata cd etal or apy de AA Carer argar on WR kanaka Ticks kamil Do bea Coppi O The agra a pebi ber conga lees ered Tia Tara Repetto ka nah tle a Oa bingar ee Fy Bene i a vee a pee Liew LEE ee er CH SD Dorica Manager 1 1 0 0 Lewat ayeeman hki mha Di bere hgj oa ay beba rA y LEPEH MD MENE DAPORT ANT Tha lapal darana il ai agiman katara york ce pr regan alika Use Lineman dpe Carai Tahab ii Carp Ceara ACCEPTANCE Dey pasan the AOCEPT bration on pater adang te pani ated dhal cher phys nd mee dht yru Coie epi on bels of pii oe yira sagaran cot thet Pacer LAMBA and enakan bn the ara Lha pou da rest Sight to hepi tee ated Conair de et eee ACCENT ca prety petit Let Peter a mariki package Ly Pee Fee bn corimbe glan af y a a belda B l pia aa kaka ka nana bar he bene af Ls green Dareh es l pin Oge
34. are cccssesesscteeeeees 18 ONO SWIN a kis asana naa ag aaa aan gan ee 18 Off ModE irnir iiinn dawa kaa gaen a saa gawa ah 18 Standard On Mode 0aessee nee eaaa anane a nean 18 FOG MOQO serasa 19 Infrared Remote Programmer Optional 19 Battery Pack ssesensasiaaranana iaadenaan inangka aan aana a 20 Battery Pack Health Siatus anane aanenen ani 20 Charging the Battery Pack 20 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Solar GAaKgiNGg aana apaa daana dn aana e 20 Optional Plug InGharger sa sasana raaa aaa 20 Charging with an Artificial Light Source 21 Preserving Battery Pack Health neeese 21 Storage Procedures ccccccccsseeeeeeeeesteeeeeeeeees 22 Replacing the Battery Pack sessen 22 Maintenance cccceceeeeceeeeeneeseeeeeeneeeeeeesneneeeeeeenees 24 PROC Y CHING lt sasana a aaa wes anganan age aa aiiai 25 Ihe Battery Pack anna aana a gg wira ada ae Ka 25 SHhiIPpiNGg sasana wanan a NENGENA NGGAE NG HNG 26 SNIPMOdE azis aab aa Ba agak aa aab a aaa aana ga ak aaa 26 Appendik A Carmanah Device Manager DOM WANG aba a tet scenes aa aa ag a daa agak nada aab akan 27 System Requirement aaa enaaa nana nean 27 Hardware Requirements 27 Software Requirements cccceseceeeseeeeseeeees 27 Installation Procedure eceeccsseeeeeeseeestteeeeeeees 27 Removing the Bottom Covetl
35. avoid cross threading it After you have completed configuring the OL4 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 OL4 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 light chassis 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL 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 locking tab lines up with the locking screw Optional Tighten the locking screw to lock the cover in the installed position Carmanah Device Manager Software ae Before deploying and installing the OL4 you can connect it to a computer using a USB cable and use the Carmanah Device Manager software to e Configure the light s parameters e View detailed information about the light Change Day to Night and Night to Day transiti
36. ds overcharging of the Battery Pack maximizing its life Optional Plug In Charger The optional Plug In Charger allows you to quickly charge the OL4 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 bad battery pack with the Optional Plug In Charger Damage to the Plug In Charger may result 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 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 OL4 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 OL4 Battery Pack by placing the OL4 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 OL4 Using fluore
37. e el yira agra Ya at cep on Da Pong tan ened Conon a parrari nor branofernbis end monr anhuarry besad kenaa bo we ona copy of the aciari ng TE apakah Ti aes tii ered TEN oot Mas comm 3 After reading the License Agreement check the checkbox in the bottom left corner of the window and click Next The nstallation options window appears 27 Carmanah cS b50 Device Manager 1 1 65 Inataka option Then nira wd hibe akh Paan r ajajia abari emi pe ri gie DBJ fiend Hag JEN E a sanan Thee etal ri WA Cero Meare ole pra Lt LL ce itt LIA eo ce Falae cae E Weij em epi berrar Me 4 If you approve of the default installation folder click Install If you prefer to install Carmanah 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 Installation completed window appears LE BD Derici a ANAN WALABA kah competed GE Dari in Maree hi Geer arpaa a Ta aka ony poe reang Ler Di yel ee ey ur freh hi ioe Tat jl aie Congratulations you have successfully completed your Carmanah Device Manager installation 28 OL4 USER MANUAL To remove the Carmanah Device Manager from your computer press the Start button select Set Program
38. elsius 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Distributor Functions The procedures in this section are accessible to anyone 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 access to the Maintenance page Also other areas of the Configuration page become editable 650 Devon Mariage FSi comar KEN oe es oo Moja t enh fend 2 Die Cote of Maru octes iene bir oa LED tole Bun ee i et a Mimare Aad Pt ede Tiie Yiri Pemma iah Pb Fiesi Cade Table Vernen Pepi The Maintenance Page is available to a Distributor but not a User 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 47 Carmanah i ESD orice Marriages OL4 USER MANUAL r is ae aia k C carmanah a e Deris Tamu Tank Coh Capi Gon jitant gS i Ban th Hijh Tr kahi rii Higa ta Cey Trae Frik hiak fan Dante Parti
39. ensity and other settings switch 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 OL4 s LED will not turn on and it will not respond to commands from the IR Remote The OL4 will however charge its Battery Pack when exposed to sunlight regardless of the position of its switch on off switch The switch has two positions On and Off OQ NOTE Removing the bottom cover is equivalent to placing the switch in 1 To put the switch in the On position slide the 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 OL4 Bottom Cover by tightening or loosening the locking screw from the tab on the Bottom Cover Tightening the screw renders the Bottom Cover tamper proof when it is installed against a flat surface using security fasteners NOTE To unlock the Bottom Cover loosen the screw it does not need to be fully removed 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 9 Carmanah Operation Choosing an Installation Location NOTE Full solar exposure is critical to the OL4 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
40. equests that certain settings are made editable at the User level For example if the administrator doesn t require the lights 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 light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 Inthe 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 light with the Device Access settings The checkboxes in the Device column indicate the light s current configuration 49 Carmanah Downloading a Configuration After you finish customizing the light 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 light After sending the settings to the light the information in the Device columns changes to match the inf
41. er to remember or is more secure To change your 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 Inthe New Password field enter your new password Passwords are case sensitive 6 Inthe Confirm New Password field re type your new password 7 Click Set Password Your new password is now active 46 OL4 USER MANUAL Understanding the Installation Location Environmental Parameters The Carmanah Device Manager displays information about the light s installation location based on its programmed geography settings latitude longitude and atmospheric transmissivity The light uses these parameters among others to calculate the light s Effective Intensity Limit The calculated values appear in the Lookup Values for Set Location area The parameters that display are lt Insolation on Worst Day This is a measure of how much sun is available at the light s programmed latitude longitude during the shortest winter day this is measured in units of kWh m day e Worst Insolation Day Temp This is a measure of the lowest expected average winter temperature at the programmed latitude and longitude in degrees C
42. evice Date Time the date and time currently programmed on the light Firmware and Flash Firmware Version the current firmware version loaded onto the light Code Table Version Flash Code Table Version the version of the Flash Code Table that is currently loaded on The Firmware and the light Flash Code Table Version area contains 32 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Configuration Page The Configuration Page displays the light s current settings and allows you to modify some of these settings The columns under the Setting headings the Setting Columns shown in solid line boxes below indicate the software s current setpoints The columns under the Device headings the Device Columns shown in dashed line boxes below show the connected light s settings The general method for changing a setting involves changing the software setpoint s in the Setting Columns and then sending the setting s to the light using the Send Settings to Device bution A User cannot edit the Geography or the Set Device Access areas NOTE 650 Dowioe Manager 2 i ie ccm LOA Davita uret h Diti ond Tired Diniga ASG at Gamp wiar Tine Bavice Tine Farh Cedi zaam anima zaneo mana7 Elati batara ALS Cay na Might Treeeiian I I IL I egbe be Diy Trip Riah h I bejh kada it Davita PA pad Wkk User
43. firmware file use those instructions instead of the ones below To update the firmware on a light 1 Put the supplied Firmware file hek extension in a suitable location on your hard drive 2 Remove the light 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 light 5 Click Maintenance on the Bottom Bar The Maintenance page appears 6 Save the current light s configuration if you plan to use it after upgrading the firmware The light s configuration settings may be lost in the firmware upgrade process 7 Inthe 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Finmvanar 346 of 3795 dakarani Pileage do not disconnect tha in KA Do not disconnect the light while the firmware is downloading to the light When the file completes downloading the following screen appears Firmware upalated 9 Click OK The light firmware 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 f
44. g a Lights Configuration 51 Saving a Configuration File ceeeeeeeeeees 51 Changing PaSSCOdES cccceseeereeeetteeeeneeeees 52 Updating the Firmware cccceeeeseeeeeeeees 52 Updating the Flash Code Table ccccee 53 Retrieving a Datalog eeccccceeeescceceeeeeeeeeeeeetees 55 Appendix B Using the Infrared Remote Programmer saas aia raaa NA AKEN ANAN ANAN NANA ANNA KENAN AK ANGENAN 56 Entering the Passcode seserane arena aan anane 56 Changing the Flash Code cececeeeeeeeseeeees 57 Turning the OL4 Off 55 sadasa aaa aaa Aga ga aa Ta aa 57 Setting the OL4 to Ship Mode sassen 58 Restoring the OL4 from Ship Mode 59 Determining the Battery Pack s State of Health 59 Appendix C Ordering Codes ccssssseerees 60 OL4 Accessories aana aana nana anna aana ennen 60 Appendix D Specifications ceeeeeees 61 FORM FAC PN MAN KA Ka ER A 61 Optical orase A NENG a KANE KA NA 61 Energy Capture aras ada aana a aaa aa nhs 61 Energy SI0fage sasirnane aana an a sadana agan aa nagan 61 User lntentaCe sanan ana ninga aan aa ak aaa a a aan ia 61 Standards and Testing saes asine sar saku a sawanan 61 Standards and Testing continued 04 62 PAES aaa awan arak aaa aan aka aa aaa Daja Sana daana aan 63 MOUN asana an aaa aaa aa aan na GN aa aaa ana n
45. ga gana an aana babs 63 POLOTNMSNIGAPIOLS saa saa aaa aan Sia kk Akan 64 Appendix E Flash Codes 0essnesenanenan nan nnnnne 65 Appendik F Warranty and Customer Service Informati n s asasi aguna aaa NG aana anana 74 Waranty AE ga E Na E See 74 Customer Service aaaaaaaa nenen an neern rererere 74 4 OL4 USER MANUAL 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Introduction OL4 Applications The OL4 Hazard Marker is a rugged multi purpose light for marking barricades fencing entranceways and ground hazards at industrial sites construction areas and other hard to access locations 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Common Features and Functionality The OL4 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 hazard marking applications lt Is durable and reliable with double o ring sealing e Offers dusk to dawn operation with programmable transition levels lt Features a replaceable Battery Pack lt Has a removable Bottom Cover for accessing the On Board User Interface OBUI e Has an efficient optical design e Has over 250 user programmable flash pattern
46. he IR Remote e Refer to Appendix A for instructions on how to place the OL4 in Ship Mode using the Carmanah Device Manager software After the OL4 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 OL4 is removed from the box and senses a day to night transition It then continues to operate in Standard On Mode 26 OL4 USER MANUAL 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Appendix A Carmanah Device Manager Software The OL4 uses the Carmanah Device Manager 650DM software to e Configure the OL4 s parameters e View detailed information about the light 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 To run the software your computer must meet the following requirements Hardware Requirements lt Pentium II processor or higher lt 250 MB free disk space if Net framework not yet installed on the computer 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 XP Service Pack 2 or 3 If your computer already has the Net framework installed the Carmanah Device Manager will install in
47. he 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 Number of Flashes State of Health If the Battery Pack Health Status Request was unsuccessful the main LED flashes twice slowly If you were unsuccessful repeat this process Start 810 Enter 59 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Appendix C Ordering Codes The following sections lists the OL4 ordering codes and the accessories available from your Carmanah Distributor Ordering Code Format CIL4 K 000 K N OL Obstruction B Blue 0 Without switch G Green 1 With switch R Red Y Yellow W White For example OL4R 0001 is a red switched light OL4 Accessories OL4 Replacement Battery Pack Part 57383 A replacement Battery Pack is available for the OL4 The Battery Pack is ready for installation in the OL4 and does not require tools or other parts 60 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Appendix D Specifications 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
48. hen ALC intervenes the LED s brightness is reduced Resetting to Initial Settings Resetting to Initial Settings returns the OL4 s configuration to settings that were present when you first received the OL4 If your Distributor programmed the light with specific settings for you these are the settings that are restored 1 Press the set button until the words Pass Code appear on the OBUI display 2 Enter the Passcode to log in to the OL4 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 6 Press the set button for approximately one second to store the change The word DONE flashes three times to indicate that the changes have taken effect 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Editing the Date The OL4 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 be comes completely discharged but you reconnect or replace the Battery Pack within a few hours the date remains correct However if the OL4 is left without power for more than a few hours you may need to reset the date To edit the date on the OL4 1
49. hip Mode section of this Appendix Config Actions Send Settings to Device This sends the settings currently shown in the Setting Columns to the light 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 mouse pointer over the exclamation point a message indicates the problem Get Settings from Device Click this to retrieve the light s current settings and copy them into the Setting column Note that when the software connects to a light it does this automatically Restore Defaults This restores the settings that were last programmed at the Distributor or Manufacturing Access Level If the light s settings have only been changed at the User Access Level the settings return to what they were when you first received the light 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 35 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL SW Admin Page The SW Admin Software Administration page has two tabs that allow you to view connection and software version information Connection tab and to set login password s Security tab AREA NAME DESCRIPTION Connection Tab Connection Status The Connection Status field indicates if you are currently connected or not connected to
50. hout logging out 5 Using the USB cable provided with your of the software It will take a few Carmanah Device Manager software connect the seconds to connect to the new light larger end to an available USB connector in your computer Connect the other smaller end to the USB connector inside the OL4 Asobi lavat User Pame 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 29 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL 3 Inthe Access Level field select User from the User Functions drop down menu The default User Access Level password is 1 mh2 The procedures in the following section are available to all Access Levels User Distributor and NOTE You will only have access to the Manufacturing software functions associated with the Access Level at which you log in Distributor and Manufacturing Top Bar KORE oe he Access Levels are able to modify a Na n wider range of light parameters Qami EEA lt i 4 Enter the Password and click Login If you ve connected an OL4 light to your computer using a USB cable then after a short pause the software connects to the light and a coloured picture of the OL4 on the main screen replaces the darkened picture The picture that appears matches the LED colour of the OL4 otis ke er Function page Bottom Bar Once you successfully login several of the buttons in the Bottom Bar become active Inactive buttons display with white text 30
51. ice column of the Derived Values area change to reflect the effect of the new D2N Transition Level 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Setting the Night to Day Transition Level The Night to Day Transition Level N2D is the ambient brightness at which the light comes on in the morning measured in Lux A higher value for the N2D Transition Level causes the light 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 light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 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 light The values for Autonomy and the Effective Intensity Limit in the Device column of the Derived Values area change to reflec
52. ieving a Light s Configuration If you have a light that you know is configured correctly and you would like to copy this configuration over to other lights you have to retrieve the light s configuration and save it to your computer as a DCF file To retrieve a device s configuration 1 Remove the light s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer Open 650DM on your computer It may take a moment to find and connect to the light The light s settings will be copied to the Settings boxes Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears In the File Actions area click Save Settings to File The Save As dialog box appears 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 lights as required If an OL4 is already connected to the software and you want to retrieve the light s settings click Get Settings From Device The light s settings will be copied into the Settings boxes NOTE 51 Carmanah Saving a Configuration File If you configure one light exactly how you want it and would like to copy this configuration over to other lights you can save the original light s Configuration File and then copy the file over to the other lights You can also save a light s Configuration File ju
53. ight then the Projected Autonomy value decreases If you change the Effective Intensity setting the Range value updates accordingly 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 If you change the Effective Intensity setting the Peak Intensity value updates accordingly If you ve increased the Effective Intensity setting the Peak Intensity value also increases If you lower the Effective Intensity setting the Peak Intensity value decreases If you change the Flash Code or Transition settings the Effective Intensity Limit value updates to reflect that change If a settings change results in the light using less power then the Effective Intensity Limit value increases If the change requires more power from the light then the Effective Intensity Limit value decreases 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Entering Exiting Ship Mode Ship Mode prevents the light s beam from turning on until it detects a Night to Day transition event at which point the light exits Ship Mode and resumes normal operation Use Ship Mode whenever you store the light somewhere where it remains consistently dark like inside a closed box If you don t use Ship Mode prior to placing a light in a consistently dark location the light s beam will turn on for 24h at which time
54. ing parameters Flash Code Effective Intensity Automatic Light Control D2N Transition N2D Transition Switch Mode User Distributor Passcodes Latitude Longitude Transmissivity and the Device Access settings To read a Configuration File 1 Open 650DM on your computer and login as Distributor It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 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 light To download the configuration to a light you must first connect to the light 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 light the light s values overwrite the settings in the 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Settings boxes You must connect to the light and then open the Configuration File Retr
55. irmware version you are running on your light 53 Carmanah Updating the Flash Code Table Occasionally it may be useful to load a specific flash code table onto an OL4 light These files when necessary will be supplied by Carmanah Technologies To update the Flash Code Table on a light 1 54 Put the supplied Flash Code Table file csv exten sion in a suitable location on your hard drive Remove the light s Bottom Cover and plug the USB cable into the USB port Connect the other end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your computer Open 650DM on your computer It may take a moment to find and connect to the light Click Maintenance on the Bottom Bar The Maintenance page appears In the Firmware and Flash Code Table area click Update Flash Code Table The Open dialog box appears Navigate to and select the csv file you saved to your hard drive The following screen appears Flashcode 71 of 298 downloaded Please do not disconnect the device C1 Do not disconnect the light while the Flash Code Table is downloading to the light When the file completes downloading the following screen appears OL4 USER MANUAL 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah 8 Click OK The 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 ver
56. its life e Battery Pack age over a period of many hundreds of charge discharge cycles the Battery Pack chem istry degrades The OL4 Battery Pack can last over five years depending on the factors listed above 21 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Storage Procedures Disconnect the USB cable and a aa Battery Pack connector before Please follow these storage procedures to maximize removing the Battery Pack the OL4 Battery Pack life TT lt Prior to storage put the OL4 into Off Mode pg 18 Ship Mode pg 57 or disconnect the Battery Pack pg 22 e Store in a cool place lt Follow the recharge interval recommendations presented in the following table 3 Unhook the Battery Pack strap from the tab in the Battery storage and recharge intervals chassis and pull the Battery Pack strap out of the way Storage Temperature Recharge Interval F months battery strap tab Do not store the OL4 for long periods without charging the Battery Pack either with the optional Plug In Charger pg 20 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 OL4 Battery Pack s life you can remove it and replace it Always recycle used Battery Packs appropriately
57. k the up and down arrows to select Code from the Flash Code Table see Appendix F the desired Flash Code and enter the code in this field Effective Intensity The Effective Intensity setting controls the light s Either type in the correct Effective brightness A higher Effective Intensity setting allows Intensity setting or click the down arrow the light to be seen from farther away but also uses and select the correct Effective Intensity up more battery power and requires more solar setting 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 at 3 above the horizon ALC Automatic When ALC is enabled the light monitors the battery Click the down arrow and select On to Light Control pack s state of charge and reduces the intensity enable ALC or Off to disable ALC level if the light 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 light s latitude and longitude are set correctly ALC reduces the Effective Intensity setting for the light only under unusually poor solar conditions Day to Night As the sun goes down in the evening the ambient Click the down arrow and select the Transition Level brightness level goes down with i
58. ld 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 with 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 Carmanah Device Manager software Appendix A This is recommended to improve OL4 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 OL4 so that entering a Passcode is not required Contact your distributor for details 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 Carmanah Device Manager software NOTE 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL As asecurity measure your distributor can limit which settings can be edited using the OBUI If yo
59. n 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 the display indicates the new maximum Effective Intensity and allows it to be edited unless the user doesn t have edit access to Effective Intensity in which case it will program the maximum allowable Effective Intensity Editing the Effective Intensity The effective intensity of the light is a measure of its apparent brightness and has units of candela It takes into account the programmed Flash Code To change a light 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 OL4 3 After logging in press the up or down buttons until the word Int appears on the display 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 14 OL4 USER MANUAL The range of allowable effective intensities changes based on the programmed installation latitude and longitude and the Flash Code The OL4 does not allow you to select an intensity which consumes more energy than is available from the solar panel in the programmed installation location The maximum allowable effective intensity ma
60. ng LED colours and optical system differences between Aviation Obstruction and Marine models Because of this when you create a Configuration File you should be connected to a light that has the same model number as those that you intend to program with that configuration This prevents you from specifying a configuration that requires more energy than is available to the light To create a Configuration File 1 Remove the light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration page appears 5 Configure the settings as required to meet the customer s request 6 Inthe 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 lights as you would like 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Reading a Configuration File If you have several Configuration Files stored on your computer you can open each file to determine the differences between them Each Configuration File contains settings for the follow
61. odified the values in the Setting columns of the Configuration page but don t want to send the settings to the light This restores the settings that were last programmed at the Distributor or Manufacturing Access Level If the light s settings have only been changed at the User Access Level the settings will return to what they were when you first received the light computer click the button to send the values in the Setting column on the Configuration page to the light With the light plugged into your computer click Get Settings From Device to populate the Setting columns values with those programmed on the light With the light plugged into your computer click Restore Defaults to populate the Setting columns values with those originally programmed on the light 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah User Tasks Restoring the Default Configuration If you are unsure of your light s current configuration or if you accidentally change a setting while customizing your light s settings you can restore the light to its default configuration The light s default configuration is the settings that were last programmed by either your Distributor or Carmanah Manufacturing Restoring the default configuration changes the following settings if they re different from the current values Flash Code Effective Intensity Automatic Light Control Day to
62. on 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 OL4 device that is currently plugged into the computer Configuration This page displays the attached light s current configuration and allows you to change various settings for example Flash Code and Effective Intensity SW Admin This page has two tabs the Connection Tab which allows you to view your current Connection Status Com Port address and software version number and the Security Tab which allows you to change passwords Exit Click Exit to end your current session and close the software 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 31 Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Checking the Light s Status After logging in to the software as a User the Device Manager Status Page appears This section describes the various functions of the Status Page NOTE The Status Button highlights in yellow in the Bottom Bar ES feei ee Status Page After logging in to the software the Status Page appears The following are the various functions of the Status Page AREA NAME DESCRIPTION Device Information Model the light s model number Area Serial the light s serial number The Device Date of Manufacture the date the light was manufactured Information Area contains LED Colour the colour of the LED in the light D
63. on settings e Change the Passcode Distributors also have access to a suite of advanced features For instruction on how to use the Carmanah Device Manager Software see Appendix A 18 OL4 USER MANUAL On Off Switch You can place the OL4 in one of three modes using the On Off switch Off Mode In Off Mode the OL4 s main LED will not illuminate at night During the day the OL4 will continue to charge its Battery Pack through the solar panel To place the OL4 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 OL4 continues to charge its battery pack when exposed to light but will not turn on the light when the panel is transitioned from daylight to night If your OL4 is not equipped with the optional On Off switch you can set it to Off Mode by setting the Flash Code to 000 page 13 using the OBUI or IR Remote When the light is set to Off mode with the IR Remote the light still responds to IR programming The light does not turn on until the password is reset Standard On Mode In Standard On Mode the OL4 s main LED illuminates at dusk using its programmed Flash Code and effective intensity remains on all night and turns off at dawn The OL4 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
64. ormation in the Setting columns indicating that your changes were successful Sending a Configuration to a Light You can use two methods to create customized settings and send them to a light e You can open a Configuration File and send the settings to the light e You can individually edit the Setting columns prior to sending the settings to the light The following procedure covers both approaches 1 Remove the light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 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 50 OL4 USER MANUAL 7 Click Send Settings to Device The settings from the Setting columns are sent to the light and display in the Device columns Creating a Configuration File Different Carmanah lights require different amounts of power to operate at a given configuration Flash Code Effective Intensity etc This is due to efficiency differences amo
65. ounting kits available Please visit Carmanah com or contact a Carmanah distributor or sales representative for more information on purchasing one of these kits 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Configuring the OL4 Methods You can program the OL4 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 Carmanah Device Manager software Detailed information about using the Carmanah Device Manager software is located in Appendix A Note that you must remove the Bottom Cover to access the USB port and use the Carmanah Device Manager software Typically a Distributor uses the Carmanah Device Manager software to configure your OL4 Using the Carmanah Device Manager software the Distributor can program a configuration set the installation location environmental parameters change passcodes update firmware etc You 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
66. outlined in IALA E 122 Section 1 5 Peak Intensity This is the intensity of the light 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 instantaneous intensity of the light during the on portion of the Flash Code 34 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL AREA NAME DESCRIPTION Effective Intensity Limit This is the maximum Effective Intensity which can be programmed without exceeding the available solar energy This prevents the light 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 at 3 above the horizon Device Actions Set Device Time Click this to synchronize the computer time with the light time Set Ship Mode On Click this to put the light into Ship Mode Set Ship Mode On or take the light out of Ship Mode Set Ship Mode Off For more information on Ship Mode refer to the S
67. ows the software to convey to the light 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 light s battery pack can expect to receive to power the light in a reliable manner To enter the Deployment Location 1 Remove the light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 In the Geography area enter the latitude and longitude where the light will be deployed Alternatively you can click Map and then select the deployment location on the world map that appears After clicking the light s deployment location click OK The location you selected appears in the Latitude and Longitude fields 6 To set the Atmospheric Transmissivity click the down arrow and select the appropriate value 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL 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 light configuration parameters The administrator at a customer site typically r
68. r is turned on 16 Navigate to the Con menu Press and hold the set button until the display flashes While the month displays press the up or down button to enter the month when dated shutdown will begin Press the set button briefly The day starts to flash on the OBUI display While the day displays press the up or down button to enter the specific day of the month when dated shutdown will begin Press the set button for approximately one second to store the new shutdown date OL4 USER MANUAL To set the date the OL4 will reactivate Confirm that the calendar is turned on 1 Navigate to the CoFF menu 2 Press and hold the set button until the display flashes 3 While the month displays press the up or down button to enter the month when dated shutdown will end 4 Press the set button briefly The day starts to flash on the OBUI display 5 While the day displays press the up or down button to enter the specific day of the month when dated shutdown will end 6 Press the set button for approximately one second to store the new reactivation date 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 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
69. s Carmanah e Has four different user interfaces e On Board User Interface OBUI lt Optional Infrared Programmer ooo A e888 gt oJ e Carmanah Device Manager software via USB cable lt Has multiple layers of programmable password protection lt Is available in red green yellow white and blue LED output colours lt Is designed in accordance with the European Union s guidelines for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electronic equipment ROHS OL4 USER MANUAL 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 Parts Description solar panel OL4 USER MANUAL lens visual colour indicator A identification label mounting fot ___ bird deterrent mounting hole one per mounting foot SIDE VIEW user optional on off interface on board switch selector display set button interface pressure a buttons mounting equalizing vent hole battery USB port connector removable bottom cover bottom cover locking tab and screw BOTTOM VIEW 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual meee battery strap battery strap tab INTERNAL VIEW BOTTOM COVER REMOVED Carmanah Getting Started What s in the Box The OL4 ships ina small cardboard box Each box contains e One OL4 light l
70. s a keypress 3 Press the Enter button on the IR Remote If the command was successful the main LED flashes three times quickly The OL4 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 OL4 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 20 22 If you successfully remove the OL4 from Ship Mode the OL4 begins to operate automatically in dusk to dawn mode Check the OL4 s Flash Code before deploying it If the Flash Code is set to 000 it indicates that the OL4 is in Off mode and the main LED will not turn on even with the arrival of dusk 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Determining the Battery Pack s State of Health If the OL4 is bolted down you can use the IR Remote to check the OL4 s Battery Pack s state of health 1 After entering the Passcode point the IR Remote at the side of the OL4 lens and then press the Start button on the IR Remote The main LED flashes once 000 000 Bi 000 ple gt 2 Enter 810 using the IR Remote The main LED flashes once each time the OL4 receives a signal 3 Press Start on the IR Remote The main LED flashes once and if t
71. s the word Fail This may indicate that someone has changed the Passcode using the OL4 Device Manager NOTE Changing the Flash Code The Flash Code you select determines the OL4 s flashing pattern Refer to Appendix F for a complete list of the available Flash Codes To change the existing Flash Code 1 After entering the Passcode point the IR Remote at the side of the OL4 lens and then press the Start button on the IR Remote 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL 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 OL4 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 then the OL4 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 programmed intensity Using the OBUI changing the Flash Code can force the intensity to change but that does not occur when changing the flash via infrared This and the inability of the IR to trigger a status report without first
72. scent lighting does not damage the OL4 but it does not produce enough solar energy to charge the Battery Pack 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL lt 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 OL4 solar panel as very high temperatures can damage the light For example do not place the OL4 closer than 12 80 cm to a 60 Watt light source gt 12 30 cm Whenever possible use a fan to blow cool air across the OL4 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 OL4 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 OL4 Battery Pack life lt How sunny the installation location is choose a sunny shade free location lt How hot the installation or storage location is choose a cool area where possible e Intensity setting don t set the light to be brighter than conditions require A brighter light setting cycles the battery deeper and shortens its lifespan Storage time the longer an OL4 Battery Pack is stored without being charged the shorter
73. sion you are running on your light 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Retrieving a Datalog If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your light Carmanah s Helpdesk may ask you to send them a Datalog from the light that they can use for diagnostic purposes To obtain a Datalog from a light 1 Remove the light 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 4 Click Maintenance on the Bottom Bar The Maintenance page appears 5 Inthe Datalogs area click Get Datalog From Device The Browse For Folder dialog box appears 6 Navigate to and select the folder into which you want to save the Datalog for example your Windows Desktop 7 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 light 55 Carmanah Appendix B Using the Infrared Remote Programmer The optional Infrared Remote Programmer IR Remote allows you to access a subset of the OL4 functions This is useful if the light 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 753Off 000Ship Mode 8200ut of Ship Mode 821Batt Check 810 The IR Pa
74. sscodes User and Dis tributor are the same ones used to login using the OBUI They can be changed using the Carmanah Device Manager software If the Can Change Flash Code Z m the Flash Code will not be editable when logged in to the OL4 using the User passcode The Flash Code can always be edited by logging in with the Distributor Passcode You can perform the following functions with the IR Remote e Check the Battery Pack Health e Change the Flash Code lt Put the OL4 into Ship Mode lt Retrieve the OL4 from Ship Mode lt Enter Off Mode 56 checkbox is cleared in the software OL4 USER MANUAL Entering the Passcode You must enter a Passcode before you can access any of the IR Remote features To enter the Passcode 1 Point the IR Remote at the side of the OL4 Nn N 2 Press and hold any button for approximately three seconds The right most decimal point on the OBUI illuminates steadily to indicate it received the IR signal and entered IR Edit Mode 3 Press the Start button on the IR Remote The OBUI displays I r Pr briefly to indicate that it has received the IR signal 4 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
75. st so you have a record of how the light is configured The Configuration File contains all the values for Flash Code Effective Intensity Automatic Light Control 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 light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light The light s settings will be copied to the Settings boxes 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 Inthe 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 lights as you would like If an OL4 is already connected to the software and you want to save the light s settings click Get Settings From Device prior to step 5 above 52 OL4 USER MANUAL Changing Passcodes Passcode Protected means that a User must enter a Passcode on the OBUI before they can edit any settings If the Passcode Protected Setting box is clear and then this setting is sent to the light the editable settings can be changed without the User having to
76. 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 Carmanah Device Manager software The following table indicates how the different User Interface methods report the three levels of Battery Pack health Battery Pack Health Status User Interface Good Charge Bad OBUI good chrg bad IR remote flash 10 flashes 7 flashes 4 flashes response to query DeviceManager Good Charge Replace When installing a new battery press and hold the Set button as you insert the battery connector into the OL4 receptacle Continue to hold the Set button until Zero is displayed briefly This resets the OL4 s Battery Pack health monitor Do not hold the Set button while reconnecting a used battery 20 OL4 USER MANUAL The most accurate Battery Pack Health Status reading is obtained when the OL4 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 OL4 in a sunny location The OL4 charges automatically whenever it is exposed to sufficiently intense light The OL4 s charging system continuously monitors solar conditions and uses a sophisticated Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT algorithm to automatically adjust charging parameters to most efficiently charge the Battery Pack The OL4 charging system avoi
77. t One Bird Deterrent e One illustrated Quick Start Guide The OL4 User Manual this document is shipped independently of the OL4 It is also available for download on Carmanah com Installing the Bird Deterrent Included with each OL4 is one Bird Deterrent If bird fouling of the OL4 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 OL4 mounting feet OL4 USER MANUAL 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 OL4 to prevent birds from landing on the OL4 E The OL4 can be fitted with up to three bird deterrents On Off Switch Optional The OL4 is available with an optional On Off Switch which is located on the OL4 s Bottom Cover The On Off switch allows you to e Shut off the LEDs while allowing the OL4 to continue charging lt Activate Standard On Dusk to Dawn or Fog Mode lt Initiate a Status Report see page 12 without having to remove the Bottom Cover 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL When switched off the OL4 remembers its Flash 2 To put the switch in the Off position slide the Code int
78. t The Day to Night correct Day to Night Transition Level Transition Level D2N is the ambient light level setting measured in lux at which the light s beam will turn on in the evening A lower D2N results in the light turning on later conserving battery power Night to Day As the sun rises the ambient light level goes up Click the down arrow and select the Transition Level The Night to Day Transition Level N2D is the correct Night to Day Transition Level ambient light level in lux at which the light s beam setting turns off in the morning A lower N2D results in the light turning off earlier conserving battery power The N2D setting must be at least 25 lux greater than the D2N setting 38 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL SETTING DEFINITION PROCEDURE Switch Mode For lights equipped with the optional external switch Click the down arrow and select Std for two Switch Modes are available These modes Standard Mode or Fog for Fog Mode control the behaviour of the light when switched on during the day using the external switch Standard Mode Std If the light is switched on during the day in this mode the light will turn 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 light will turn on
79. t the effect of the new N2D Transition Level 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual OL4 USER MANUAL Setting the ALC When ALC Automatic Light Control is enabled the light monitors the battery pack s state of charge and reduces the Effective Intensity level if the light is not receiving sufficient solar charging to maintain the battery pack s state of charge If the light s latitude and longitude are set correctly ALC reduces the Effective Intensity setting for the light only under unusually poor solar conditions To turn ALC off 1 Remove the light 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 It may take a moment to find and connect to the light 4 Click Configuration on the Bottom Bar The Configuration screen appears 5 In the Device Function area click the down arrow 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 light 45 Carmanah Changing the Device Manager Password The Carmanah Device Manager software is delivered with a default login password that allows you to view and edit your light s configuration Although you can continue to use the default password you also have the option to change the password to something that is easi
80. the light s current derived values with those resulting from the settings currently entered in the Setting columns in the Device Function area 41 Carmanah VALUE Projected Autonomy Range Peak Intensity This is the intensity brightness of the beam when the LED is on This value is expressed in candela Effective Intensity Limit 42 DEFINITION This indicates the estimated number of days of dusk to dawn operation the light can sustain without any solar energy being gathered by the solar panel This is the visible range of the light in nautical miles when programmed with the current settings It is calculated using the methods outlined in IALA E 122 Section 1 5 The Peak Intensity gives the intensity of the beam 3 above the horizon This is the maximum Effective Intensity setting that can be programmed to the light without exceeding the available solar energy This value changes with Flash Code D2N and N2D Transition settings and the Geography settings Latitude Longitude and Atmospheric Transmissivity set by your Distributor or Carmanah Manufacturing OL4 USER MANUAL HOW THEY CHANGE If you change any of the settings that affect the light s power consumption the Projected Autonomy will automatically update to reflect that change If a settings change results in the light using less power then the Projected Autonomy value increases If the change requires more power from the l
81. the light exits Ship Mode and resumes normal operation Use Ship Mode whenever you store the light somewhere where it remains consistently dark like inside a closed box If you don t use Ship Mode prior to placing a light in a consistently dark location the light 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 light into Ship Mode prior to dark storage To confirm Ship Mode look at the Top Bar 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 39 Carmanah SETTING Send Settings To Device Get Settings From Device Restore Defaults 40 DEFINITION OL4 USER MANUAL PROCEDURE Click this to send the settings currently shown inthe With the light plugged into your Setting columns to the light 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 mouse pointer over the exclamation point a message indicates the problem Click this to retrieve the light s current settings and copy them into the Setting column Note that when software connects to a light it does this automatically Use the Get Settings From Device button if you have m
82. u 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 change an OL4 to the steady on Flash Code 001 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 OL4 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 button for approximately one second The code flashes three times quickly to indicate that the new Flash Code has been set The OL4 will then demonstrate the new flash code for one minute NOTE If programmed in a dim location the OL4 will continue to flash after one minute has elapsed Carmanah 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 intensity in the programmed installatio
83. until it stops functioning At this point you may have to replace the existing Battery Pack with a new Battery Pack For instructions on how to remove and replace the Battery Pack refer to page 22 of this manual For Battery Pack part numbers and ordering instructions refer to Appendix C You can clean an OL4 with water and a mild detergent Avoid any harsh detergents Pressure washing is a convenient way to clean the OL4 and won t cause damage to the light Follow the guidelines below to pressure wash the OL4 e Use a 40 nozzle white e Do not exceed 2900psi e Keep the nozzle at least 6 15cm away from the OL4 24 OL4 USER MANUAL 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah OL4 USER MANUAL Recycling The Battery Pack When the OL4 reports the Battery Pack s Health as bad the Battery Pack should be removed from the OL4 and replaced with a new Battery 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 Pb 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual 25 Carmanah Shipping Ship Mode Before shipping an OL4 you should place it in Ship Mode using either the IR Remote or the Carmanah Device Manager software e Refer to page 57 for instructions on how to place the OL4 into Ship Mode using t
84. y 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 Bat tery Pack Charge your OL4 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 OL4s 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 OL4 has been in a dark location and in Off mode for at least 24 hours Warranty Disclaimer NOTE This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation stan dards of Carmanah s Model OL4 lantern Failure to comply with the use storage maintenance instal lation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the applicable user warranty 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah Table of Contents Warnings and PrecautiOns cscccesesseeeeeeeeees 2 Regulatory Information cccceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeees 2 Safety and Usage Precautions c cceeeeneeees 2 Warranty Disclaimer sers sarasa aaa anaa again aan aan 2 INAFOYUGNON nnac 5 OL4 Applications ss sasadara na anaa nana gaden ada aa 5 Common Features and Functionality
85. y automatically change as you program different Flash Codes The OL4 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 OL4 monitors the Battery Pack s state of health and reduces the intensity level if the OL4 is not receiving sufficient solar energy to maintain the Battery Pack If the OL4 s latitude and longitude are set correctly ALC only reduces the intensity setting for the light 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 OL4 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 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 70393RevB_AVIA_OL4_UserManual Carmanah 6 Press the set button for approximately one second to store the change Set the ALC to off if your application demands that the OL4 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 W

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