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AV-70-RF Solar Aviation Light  

with Radio Control

Radio Controller Menu

This section of the document will provide a short explanation of all the menu screens on the control unit.

Modes of Operation 

The operational Mode defines how the light will respond to different environmental conditions & user inputs. 

There are three operational modes that can be selected via the controller. 

ALWAYS

 

ON, STANDBY & 

DUSK till DAWN. 

ALWAYS ON Operational Mode 

The light is 

Always On

. The light will be lit both day & night. While the light is in this mode it will only 

turn off when the battery drops below the Flat Battery Voltage level. (AV-70-RF = 3.2V)

STANDBY Operational Mode 

The light is 

Always Off

. While the light is in this mode it will still respond to and pass on commands, 

sent by the controller. This mode should be used if the lights have been installed outside but are not 

currently required.
Note: The light is not completely powered down in a manner suitable for storage. If the light is to be 

stored in a warehouse or other dark environment the ON/OFF switch should be turned off.

DUSK till DAWN Operational Mode

The light is turned on and off based on the light sensor internal to each light. If the light is in the 

darkness, it will turn on. If the light is in daylight, it will turn off.

Light Group

This menu is used to select the current light group. The light group of each light is selected via rotary switch 

A found on the bottom of the circuit board, in the Light Head. The controller can select any one of the 10 

individual light groups

(0 -> 9) or select all radio lights at once.

Note:

 

The units are set with a light group of 0 in the factory.

LED Intensity

Default = LOW

This menu is used to select the intensity of the LEDs on the light. The options include 

Low, Medium & High. 

a.   Low – LED intensity is set to low setting (approx 10%)
b.   Medium - LED intensity is set to medium intensity (approx 30%).
c.   High - LED intensity is set to high intensity (approx 100%)

Note:

 this menu will not be enabled if the selected operational mode is

 STANDBY

Timeout Mode

This menu is used to setup the LED high intensity timeout feature found in each light. The options include 

Enabled LOW, Disable.

a.  Enabled LOW – The immediate LED intensity is selected via the LED Intensity menu, after Timer 

Duration the LED Intensity will revert back to the LOW setting

b.  Disable – The high intensity LED timeout is disabled. The LED intensity will be selected via the LED 

intensity menu.

Note:

 

this menu will not be enabled if the selected operational mode is 

STANDBY

Summary of Contents for Airfield lighting system

Page 1: ...Version 3 0 AIRFIELD LIGHTING SYSTEM including Radio Controller AV 70 RF Solar Aviation Lights Installation Service Manual...

Page 2: ...r modules Automatic night activation Tough UV stabilised LEXAN polycarbonate lens and light base LED aviation lens with 0 to 7 vertical divergence User replaceable battery in sealed compartment Global...

Page 3: ...4 Charging the Radio Controller 14 Radio Controller Menu 15 Modes of Operation 15 Light Group 15 LED Intensity 15 Timeout Mode 15 Timeout Duration 15 LED Bank Setup 16 Battery Diagnostic 16 Controller...

Page 4: ...ly 1 minute will turn on Technology Avlite Systems is a world class solar lighting systems manufacturer with a proven reputation for rapid innovative and agile technology solutions designed specifical...

Page 5: ...te the light at night The LED driving circuitry has very low current requirements A microprocessor drives an array of ultra bright LED s through a DC DC converter which enables the LED s to operate wi...

Page 6: ...ulation Microprocessor controlled Power Supply Battery Type High grade NiMH Environmentally friendly Battery Capacity Ah 8 Nominal Voltage V 3 6 Autonomy nights Steady on 14 Flashing 38 14 hour darkne...

Page 7: ...n be fitted with an external ON OFF switch below the solar panel at the base of the unit The ON OFF switch may be useful if the unit is only required for short periods and is often being moved or need...

Page 8: ...Configuration of Settings a Use a large flat blade screwdriver to remove the Flash Adjustment Plug from the base of the light see Figure 1 A sealed vent on the base allows air transfer without moistur...

Page 9: ...Installation every effort should be made to ensure that the light is level when installation is complete When installing a stake mount into the ground ensure that the stake is installed straight into...

Page 10: ...l using a spirit level Fit the frangible coupling and top mounting plate and using a spirit level check that the light mounting plate is level using a spirit level d Fit the AV 70 RF to the light moun...

Page 11: ...4km For distances greater than 1 4km there may be a delay in those lights receiving the command The further away the lights are from the controller the longer it will take the command to propagate to...

Page 12: ...ll adjust to MEDIUM intensity mode c Press the momentary button a third time to achieve HIGH intensity mode d Pressing the momentary button again will return the intensity to LOW When the light is act...

Page 13: ...traightforward menu makes the ALS easy to operate The Avlite Radio Controller comes standard with an IP68 rated charging plug omni directional antenna and ON OFF switch and cover It can also be option...

Page 14: ...an be activated after raising the aerial into the upright position see Fig 5 It may be necessary to charge the Radio Controller before use Turning the Unit On To turn the unit on lift the red missile...

Page 15: ...on and off based on the light sensor internal to each light If the light is in the darkness it will turn on If the light is in daylight it will turn off Light Group This menu is used to select the cu...

Page 16: ...mode is STANDBY Battery Diagnostic Default Disable This feature can be used to check the battery voltage in every light in the ALS The command can be sent any time and it will not affect the current s...

Page 17: ...the arrow keys to adjust the operational Mode to DUSK till DAWN Press MENU button once to reach Light Group Set the Light Group to ALL Press SEND button Every radio light within range of the control u...

Page 18: ...utton once to reach Timeout Mode Use the arrow keys to adjust the Timeout Mode to Enabled LOW Press MENU button once to reach Timeout Duration Use the arrow keys to adjust the Timeout Duration to 8 Mi...

Page 19: ...lowed by a long flash during a 10 second interval The amount of power your light draws through the night depends on the duty cycle i e the amount of time on as a proportion to the timing cycle For exa...

Page 20: ...0 1 0 3 1 FL 4 3 S 1 3 3 0 8 5 FL 5 S 0 2 4 8 4 1 FL 5 S 0 3 4 7 5 1 FL 5 S 0 5 4 5 9 5 FL 5 S 0 9 4 1 6 1 FL 5 S 1 0 4 0 SWITCH FLASH CODE ON OFF A B 7 1 FL 5 S 1 5 3 5 4 2 ISO 5 S 2 5 2 5 8 2 LFL 5...

Page 21: ...4 0 7 B FL 2 8 S 0 4 0 6 2 0 5 0 8 A FL 2 8 S 0 4 1 0 0 4 6 2 4 7 FL 2 8 S 0 5 1 0 0 5 6 0 8 8 FL 2 8 S 0 8 1 2 2 4 3 6 5 7 FL 2 8 S 1 0 1 0 1 0 5 0 4 C OC 2 8 S 3 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 5 C OC 2 8 S 5 0 1 0 1...

Page 22: ...5 1 9 10 7 1 9 FL 2 1 15 S 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 2 1 10 1 6 8 FL 2 1 15 S 1 0 2 0 1 0 5 0 1 0 5 0 1 C VQ 3 15 S 0 1 0 5 0 1 0 5 0 1 13 7 4 B FL 3 20 S 0 5 3 0 0 5 3 0 0 5 12 5 3 B FL 3 20 S 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5...

Page 23: ...0 7 0 5 0 7 0 5 1 9 10 7 1 9 MO U 15 S 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 2 1 10 1 7 D MO B 15 S 1 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 10 5 SWITCH FLASH CODE ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF A B D D Q 5 7 S 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3...

Page 24: ...s to remove battery plate d Remove battery from AV 70 RF case and unscrew positive and negative leads e Discard old battery in a safe manner f Reattach positive and negative leads to new battery and t...

Page 25: ...ttery Ensure solar module is clean and not covered by shading fouling or dust during the day Lights are constantly on during the day Ensure the Radio Controller is not set to ALWAYS ON see Modes of Op...

Page 26: ...intended use subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth for a period of three 3 years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser 4 Avlite Systems will repair or replace at Avlite s sole...

Page 27: ...r a particular purpose or with respect to any other matter relating to any products Limitation of Liability To the extent permitted by section 68A of the Trade Practices Act 1974 Cth the liability of...

Page 28: ...cade hazard perimeter lighting Obstruction Lighting For a complete list of product compliances including ICAO FAA please contact Avlite today Radio Controlled PALC Systems FCC Compliant Airfield Marke...

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