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G SERIES USER MANUAL

1.0 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1.4 System Components

G Series Cabinet

AC or Solar-Powered

Three Battery Sizes

for Solar (35Ah,

55Ah, and 100Ah) *

Banding and U-Bolt

Mounting Options

RRFB Light Bars, Circular

Beacons, LED Signs

Activation Equipment

(pushbuttons, time

switches, sensors, etc.)

Solar Panels

and Mounts

EMS

Time Switch (optional)

Side of Pole

Mount

On-Board User Interface (OBUI)

* Specific solar panel wattage and battery ratings may be subject to change.

Top of Pole

Mount

Summary of Contents for G Series

Page 1: ...EACON USER MANUAL Carmanah Technologies Corp 250 Bay St Victoria BC Canada 1 250 380 0052 customersupport carmanah com carmanah com For the SC315 G R820 G R829 G and R247 G flashing beacons 87667_MANUAL_TRA_G Series_RevE ...

Page 2: ...9 G School Zone Flashing Beacon 14 2 8 R247 G 24 Hour Flashing Beacon 15 2 9 RRFB Light Bars Overview 16 2 10 Circular Beacons Overview 17 2 11 LED Enhanced Signs Overview 18 2 12 Alternating Three Beacon Setup 19 2 13 Multiple Steady On Loads 20 2 14 Third Party Devices Overview 21 3 0 Solar Panel and Cabinet Installation 22 3 1 Tools and Materials Required 22 3 2 Pole Preparation 22 3 3 Solar Pa...

Page 3: ...ller Kit Installation 64 5 9 Polara iNX and iDX Audible Pushbutton Kit Installation 65 5 10 Campbell Guardian Audible Pushbutton Kit Installation 66 5 11 MS Sedco Passive Detector Installation 67 5 12 Dual EMS 68 6 0 Energy Management System Programming and Testing 69 6 1 EMS On Board User Interface Operation 69 6 2 SC315 G Programming 84 6 3 R820 G Programming 84 6 4 R829 G Programming 85 6 5 R24...

Page 4: ...Standards Perform all installation wiring grounding and maintenance in conformance with local building and electrical codes Adherence to the National Electrical Code NEC is mandatory to comply with any certification markings Non adherence to code may void the warranty 1 3 Safety and Usage Precautions Batteries are shipped fully charged Use extreme caution when handling the batteries as they can ge...

Page 5: ...cations to Carmanah equipment not expressly approved by Carmanah could void both the user s authority to operate the equipment and the warranty All Carmanah traffic products use a constant current LED output circuit Not all traffic beacons are compatible with this output Please contact Carmanah for additional information and guidance when adding or replacing beacons or other hardware Product can h...

Page 6: ... Cabinet AC or Solar Powered Three Battery Sizes for Solar 35Ah 55Ah and 100Ah Banding and U Bolt Mounting Options RRFB Light Bars Circular Beacons LED Signs Activation Equipment pushbuttons time switches sensors etc Solar Panels and Mounts EMS Time Switch optional Side of Pole Mount On Board User Interface OBUI Specific solar panel wattage and battery ratings may be subject to change Top of Pole ...

Page 7: ...n solar and AC versions and all share a common cabinet Solar models are available with panel wattages of 20 50 or 80W and 12V batteries of 35 55 or 100Ah capacity The G Series can also accommodate third party devices While all G Series products share the same user interface on the Energy Management System EMS controller different models and configurations may differ in behavior types of fixtures f...

Page 8: ...RODUCTION If required alternate or additional cable entry holes can be drilled at the locations shown above Use in conjunction with the Hole Plug Kit if removing original cable entry point Ensure all wiring is secured away from area before drilling to avoid damage Carefully remove all shavings from within the cabinet before proceeding with installation ...

Page 9: ...ar panel batteries EMS and third party devices reside together in a solar engine enclosure Wireless communication works seamlessly between products regardless of whether they are E F or G Series R820 and SC315 systems will also activate each other when a pedestrian pushes the pushbutton The radio modules use 2 4GHz DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum with an AES128 encrypted signal and have been ...

Page 10: ...RIES USER MANUAL 2 0 INTRODUCTION Model Number Human readable Serial Number Machine readable Serial Number barcode Manufacture Date YYDDD Flash Pattern LED Driver Current Setting mA Battery Voltage Solar Solar Panel and Battery Fuse Rating AC Breaker Rating AC Input Power Range LED Driver Output Maximums AC Version Solar Version ...

Page 11: ...s or advance R820 E F Gs The system will flash for a pre set duration field adjustable upon activation of the pushbutton Spread spectrum wireless communications activates the light bars across the street or in advance of the crossing A typical installation consists of two pairs of light bars with each pair mounted on poles at opposite ends of the crosswalk Wireless communication between units mean...

Page 12: ...Carmanah Technologies Corp 250 Bay St Victoria BC V9A 3K5 Canada 1 877 722 8877 customersupport carmanah com carmanah com 12 G SERIES USER MANUAL 2 0 INTRODUCTION Typical SC315 G Configurations cont d ...

Page 13: ...cross the street or in advance of the crossing A typical installation consists of two pairs of flashing circular beacons with each pair mounted on poles at opposite ends of the crosswalk Wireless communication between units means that R820 Gs require no trenching of cables across the roadway R820 Gs can also be wirelessly controlled by an R829 G master controller The R820 Gs and R829 G operate tog...

Page 14: ...tch This switching function can be provided by an override box a third party time switch or both 3 A wireless R829 G can operate as the master controller in a group of wireless Carmanah E F or G Series traffic products 4 Other Carmanah E F or G Series products respond to commands from a wireless R829 E F G master controller system and operate according to the master s calendar schedule Details on ...

Page 15: ...re you obtain the latest copy of the calendar software Version 1 2 0 as of May 2020 Older versions of the calendar software will not operate correctly with the newest version of traffic firmware Minimum Windows 7 operating system is required 32 bit or 64 bit The software can be obtained by contacting Carmanah Sales or visiting support carmanah com The software is also included on a USB memory stic...

Page 16: ...gle confirmation LED that pedestrians can see from across the street and know with confidence that the light bars are flashing in response to their pressing of the pedestrian pushbutton Opaque adhesive covers are included to optionally cover the confirmation LED if desired See Section 4 1 for information on installing and aiming light bars When programming intensity for RRFBs minimum current setti...

Page 17: ...S G Series system to drive two different LED load types When an odd number of circular beacons is used a unison or the special 0 5A3 see Section 2 12 flash pattern must be selected to achieve consistent brightness between beacons All Carmanah traffic products use a constant current LED output circuit Not all traffic beacons are compatible with this output Please contact Carmanah for additional inf...

Page 18: ...egree of intensity and flash pattern control as other fixtures LED loads driven from one EMS must have the same operating voltage Do not mix different sizes colors or types of LED loads connected to the same EMS Use a dual EMS G Series system to drive two different LED loads When an odd number of LED loads is used a unison or the special 0 5A3 flash see 2 12 pattern must be selected to achieve con...

Page 19: ...details on LED banks and beacon connections Beacons 1 and 3 flash in unison but face in the opposite direction so a driver will either see Beacon 3 only or see Beacons 1 and 2 alternate at the same intensity Flash code 0 5A3 is only available with EMS firmware 1 1 3 0 or later See Firmware Version in Section 6 1 for instructions on how to check the EMS firmware version The beacons must be connecte...

Page 20: ...multiple loads must only be connected in series The combined forward voltage of the loads must be less than 30 Volts but different load types may be mixed in this configuration and will all receive the same current Flash code stdY is only available with EMS firmware 1 1 3 0 or later See Firmware Version in Section 6 1 for instructions on how to check the EMS firmware version Custom harnessing not ...

Page 21: ...on allows the installation of an AI time switch and cellular modem It includes mounting hardware an antenna and a prewired connectorized harness to interface between the G Series and the AI time switch and modem AI time switch modem not included For installation information see Section 5 4 and Section 5 5 The G Series Relay Kit For Digital Output AC option comes with a 10A AC relay prewired to the...

Page 22: ... Carmanah flashing beacon depending on the model and configuration 1 Imperial socket set 2 Crescent wrench 3 Tap set 4 Imperial Allen Wrench set 5 Fish tape 6 Level 7 Compass or pre determined equatorial direction 8 Drill and drill bits 9 Fine tip felt marker 10 Multi bit screwdriver 11 Pelco Roger Wrench some configurations 12 Hook spanner wrench 1 1 2 trade size some configurations 13 Ladder or ...

Page 23: ...lar Panel Installation legacy Galvanized Steel Mount 1 Attach tenon clamp brackets to 45 mount Use 1 4 bolts and 1 4 locknuts supplied Tighten nuts and bolts securely 2 If needed install bird deterrent spikes with 1 4 bolts and lock nuts as shown 3 Attach the solar panel to the 45 mount Use bolts washers and locknuts that were supplied Tighten nuts and bolts loosely do not fully tighten at this st...

Page 24: ...debris from entering the pole There are plastic and metal versions of the cap The plastic cap is inserted into the top of the pole prior to attaching the solar mount bracket The metal cap is used by Miami Dade County and is attached to the solar panel mounting bracket before the solar panel is mounted on the pole Instructions are provided at the end of this section PLASTIC CAP INSTALLATION FOR LOC...

Page 25: ...l cap grommet and hardware onto the bracket as shown 7 Lower solar panel and top of pole bracket down onto pole For metal caps route solar cables up through grommet in cap Make sure panel mount sits securely on top of pole cap as shown below solar panel not shown to allow visibility of pole top When setting top of pole mount on pole ensure two tabs are resting on lip of pole cap Also look undernea...

Page 26: ...0 SOLAR PANEL AND CABINET INSTALLATION 8 Mate black MC4 connectors from solar panel to those from solar harness A click noise indicates they are fully mated Tuck excess harness length down into pole or coil up excess harness and cable tie securely if desired 9 Ensure solar panel is facing equator pointing south if you are in the Northern Hemisphere ...

Page 27: ...22 8877 customersupport carmanah com carmanah com 27 G SERIES USER MANUAL 3 0 SOLAR PANEL AND CABINET INSTALLATION 10 Install and tighten 5 8 bolts washers and nuts to secure top of pole bracket to pole as shown 11 Tighten four nuts and bolts securing solar panel to bracket ...

Page 28: ...BINET INSTALLATION Top of Pole Solar Panel Installation Cast Mount 1 Install grommet and thread 6x 3 8 bolts into casting Only thread in a few turns so bolts do not protrude inside 2 Attach both sheet metal brackets to solar panel using supplied 1 4 bolts washers and locknuts Install casting between brackets with supplied 3 8 bolts and washers Tighten 3 8 bolts first ...

Page 29: ...ar panel to top of pole mount using supplied 1 4 bolts washers and locknuts Leave nuts finger tight DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN at this stage 4 Slide casting over top of pole and orient so panel faces South in Northern Hemisphere Tighten the 6x 3 8 bolts to secure casting to pole image shows solar panel removed for illustration purposes 1 4 Lock Nut 1 4 Washer 1 4 Bolt Note Solar panel omitted for clarit...

Page 30: ...t carmanah com carmanah com 30 G SERIES USER MANUAL 3 0 SOLAR PANEL AND CABINET INSTALLATION 5 Tighten 1 4 bolts and nuts to secure solar panel to mount 6 Route supplied solar panel wires down pole and through hole for cabinet conduit nipple side of pole shown 4 X Hole drilled for cabinet nipple ...

Page 31: ...e of Pole Solar Panel Installation 1 Assemble side of pole mount using instructions provided Install at 45 tilt angle unless advised otherwise by Carmanah Orient mount so panel will face the equator pointing south if in the Northern Hemisphere Follow assembly and torque specifications provided with side of pole mount 2 Attach solar panel to mount using direct bolt option or clamps provided ...

Page 32: ...les should be fished 1 Loosen four nuts on back of cabinet and spread brackets outward Tighten nuts to 20 ft lb On the back of the cabinet there are 2 drill points that may be used for routing of liquid tight conduit external to the mounting pole Prior to drilling the cabinet ensure there are no components which may be damaged on the inside of the cabinet 2 Drill a 1 3 4 diameter hole in pole for ...

Page 33: ...Route cables from pole into cabinet and temporarily affix cabinet against the pole For U bolt mounting install U bolts washers and nuts then torque to 30 ft lb For banding install banding through openings in brackets 4 If desired before tightening banding brackets and banding can be adjusted inboard again see below Tighten banding up to 3 4 wide as per banding manufacturer s instructions ...

Page 34: ...s are attached within the cabinet at various points using cable ties for strain relief and cable management Attachment points may include adhesive cable tie bases screw mount cable ties and dog bones LED Terminal Block The LED terminal block is a 16 position connector for attaching the light bars circular beacons and LED signs The 16 connections are arranged in four LED groups of four connections ...

Page 35: ...BK Black B1 WT White B1 RD Red B2 GN Green B2 Circular Beacon RD Red B1 B2 BK Black B1 B2 LED Sign RD Red B1 B2 BK Black B1 B2 Input Output Terminal Block The Input Output terminal block is where input output signal switched control voltage and unswitched supply voltage connections are made The top six positions on the Input Output terminal block are always prewired to the EMS by Carmanah Position...

Page 36: ...uch as third party time switches 15V DC on AC powered systems DC DC The DC terminal is bridged to the DC terminal above SWDC Wired to output of DC solid state relay for units with optional DC Relay Kit see Section 5 7 Due to the variety of devices and fixtures that can be connected at the Input Output terminal block the color assignments shown on the terminal block label may not be correct in all ...

Page 37: ... operates on nominal 12 volts DC power which is provided either by a battery and solar panel in solar powered systems or an AC DC power supply in AC powered systems Note the polarity of the terminals which have been laid out to maximize the distance between positive and negative and prevent accidental shorting Use the following table when connecting the solar panel harness to the DC Input Power Te...

Page 38: ...to 12 in lb 2 Install flashing beacon harnesses For round beacons and LED enhanced signs match the red black wires to the RD BK text in the Round column of the LED label For RRFBs match the black white red green wires to the BK WT RD GN text in the RRFB column of the LED label Torque screws to 12 in lb and secure cable jackets to chassis with cable ties All B1 terminals are wired in parallel Simil...

Page 39: ...you Install ring terminal on red battery wire to positive battery terminal Install ring terminal on black battery wire to negative battery terminal Do not reinstall battery and solar fuses until all system wiring is completed Unterminated connections if energized may create a shock hazard or may cause damage to the battery or other internal components ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT LET THE BATTERY...

Page 40: ...nd neutral wires into AC Input terminals torque to 6 in lb Secure cable jacket to chassis with cable tie ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT ENERGIZE AC SUPPLY OR TURN CABINET BREAKER S ON UNTIL ALL SYSTEM WIRING IS COMPLETED The ground bus bar accepts 4 14AWG copper wire The DIN rail terminal blocks accept 10 26AWG copper wire 7 Proceed with installation of other system elements described in Section 4...

Page 41: ...RIES USER MANUAL 4 0 FIXTURE AND PUSHBUTTON INSTALLATION 4 0 Fixture and Pushbutton Installation 4 1 RRFB Light Bar Installation 1 Feed the light bar cable s through the post creating a drip loop 2 Mount the light bar universal bracket s feeding the light bar cable through the center of the bracket Bolts and banding not supplied ...

Page 42: ...2 8877 customersupport carmanah com carmanah com 42 G SERIES USER MANUAL 4 0 FIXTURE AND PUSHBUTTON INSTALLATION 3 Mount the light bar s onto the universal bracket s feeding the light bar cable through the housing 4 Bolt the light bar to the universal bracket as shown below ...

Page 43: ...support carmanah com carmanah com 43 G SERIES USER MANUAL 4 0 FIXTURE AND PUSHBUTTON INSTALLATION 5 Align the light bar toward the traffic as required The angle can be adjusted 3 degrees Tighten mounting nuts to lock in place 6 Secure the light bar cable using supplied cable ties as shown ...

Page 44: ...te wires are on the left side This ensures that the RRFB flash pattern which must start on the left is compliant with the FHWA requirements 8 Skip to the end of this section if you have RRFB backplates otherwise continue to step 9 9 Slide on light bar cover and secure with the four provided 8 screws Two additional 8 screws are provided to prevent vandals from twisting the light bar grossly out of ...

Page 45: ... 8877 customersupport carmanah com carmanah com 45 G SERIES USER MANUAL 4 0 FIXTURE AND PUSHBUTTON INSTALLATION Locations of Anti Vandal Screws 10 If the pedestrian confirmation light is not required in one direction use the supplied opaque label to cover the indicator light ...

Page 46: ...AND PUSHBUTTON INSTALLATION RRFB Backplate Installation 1 With the light bar already installed and wired install the backplate over and behind the light bar with the flanges facing forward 2 Install light bar cover and align screw holes 3 Slide back plate flanges forward over light bar cover 4 Align and install four screws several turns then tighten all four ...

Page 47: ...wn Mount the top flashing beacon arm to the pole using stainless banding or bolts not supplied Use the gasket on the top mounting arm to ensure water doesn t leak past the connection and enter the signal head from the top 2 Connect the flashing beacon harness to the terminal block inside beacon housing according to the wire connection table below Complete the flashing beacon assembly and attach th...

Page 48: ... Z bar Kits and appropriate U bolts 1 Mark the top mounting hardware location on the post and the cable exit location 2 above it If through bolting to a solid post also mark the bottom hole location Refer to table below for bolt spacing for the specific type and size of sign being installed SIGN SIZE AND SHAPE HOLE SPACING DISTANCE FROM TOP EDGE 24 DIAMOND 21 5 85 30 DIAMOND 29 5 94 36 DIAMOND 37 ...

Page 49: ...10 to 12 of cable should protrude from the post The cable can be led through existing 3 8 holes in standard square posts but care must be taken to align the junction box entry hole as closely as possible when tightening the sign down to prevent damage to the cable and ensure the junction box lid fits properly Enlarging the existing hole to 3 4 is recommended The cable can also be fed later but it ...

Page 50: ...er starting with bolt flat washer nylon washer so that the nylon washer is directly against the sign sheeting Ensure that the cable entry hole in the post is aligned with the junction box cable entry hole especially for U bolted or banded signs Through bolted to square post Through bolted to round post drilling required Z bracket sign U bolted to post Banded to post If supplying your own hardware ...

Page 51: ...ct wires respecting polarity red to and black to Loop the excess cable in the junction box as shown push some back in the post if necessary Tighten and trim supplied cable tie to secure cable sign hidden for clarity The cable or cable tie may interfere with the junction box cover if they are not secured and trimmed properly 6 Reinstall the junction box cover and secure it in place by tightening th...

Page 52: ...ired such as an advance RRFB insulate the ends and secure the wires ADA regulations specify that the button should be 42 from the ground The pushbutton can be connected in either polarity The recommended maximum number of Polara Bulldog pushbuttons that can be connected in parallel is 2 1 Prepare post according to button manufacturer s installation instructions Deburr hole that pushbutton wiring w...

Page 53: ...carmanah com carmanah com 53 G SERIES USER MANUAL 4 0 FIXTURE AND PUSHBUTTON INSTALLATION 3 Mount the pushbutton to the post connecting the wires to the pushbutton 4 Attach the button mounting adapter to the pole connect the button cable to the button and attach the button to the mounting adapter ...

Page 54: ...er s in the cabinet Solar and AC Systems 1 The system will energize and the user display will become active If it is part of a radio connected group all members of the group will now be able to communicate with each other See the Section 6 0 to adjust default settings and to perform system testing and commissioning 2 Close the cabinet to complete installation Ensure the solar panel is facing the e...

Page 55: ... box will also contain the USB connection for programming the internal calendar The USB cable is used to communicate calendar data between the R829 and a windows PC The override box can be mounted on 2 square perforated and round poles Assembly required Calendar Upload Override Switch Kit When used with the G Series the Override Switch Kit comes with a harness that connects to the INPT and INPT te...

Page 56: ...tact Carmanah for assistance if the system is being converted from non school zone application or for general information on installing third party devices 1 Open cabinet and remove screws from three standoffs shown Remove fourth standoff if present Ensure standoffs are in the correct positions see Section 5 5 for details Remove lid from time switch Install onto standoffs with three screws as show...

Page 57: ...ce if the system is being converted from non school zone application or for general information on installing third party devices 1 Open cabinet and remove four screws holding time switch plate to back of cabinet Remove screws from standoffs and remove standoffs from plate 2 Thread three standoffs into bottom of IDC switch Fasten IDC switch with standoffs to plate with screws as shown see Section ...

Page 58: ... non school zone application or for general information on installing third party devices Applied Information models FCU 500 070B not available in Florida and FCU 500 071B only available in Florida have been optimized specifically for Carmanah s G Series G Series systems ordered with the Applied Information Modem Kit will have a compatible harness prewired to the terminal blocks The Applied Inform...

Page 59: ... is to be used locate indentation near center of top surface of cabinet and use it to locate and drill a dia hole Deburr hole clean chips and install antenna plastic washer lock washer and nut as shown 3 Fasten AI unit into cabinet using four screws removed in step 1 Mate rectangular connector from EMS and coax connectors from antenna if used 4 Follow manufacturer s instructions for unit configura...

Page 60: ... through holes in Al unit and into standoffs in cabinet No adapter mounting plate needed RTC AP21 CPR2102 AP22 9 6 8 Standard wiring versions TxDOT version requires removal of several contacts from provided harness connector using TE extraction tool 305183 and reinstallation into different positions Relay pins 4 and 10 are reversed DC moves from pin 15 to pin 11 DC moves from pin 13 to pin 12 IDC ...

Page 61: ...2 8877 customersupport carmanah com carmanah com 61 G SERIES USER MANUAL 5 0 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 2 Pin assignment in circular connector provided with RTC IDC Time Switch kit 3 Pin assignment in rectangular connector provided with AI Time Switch and Modem kit ...

Page 62: ...hen the EMS LED output turns on the digital output on the EMS is enabled and the output terminals of the relay close to operate an AC load The behavior of the Output is modified by the output setting on the EMS When set to nite the output will only be enabled when the LED output is on and at nighttime See Section 6 1 for details ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT ENERGIZE AC SUPPLY OR TURN CABINET BRE...

Page 63: ...nals DC and SWDC on the EMS When the EMS LED output turns on the digital output on the EMS is enabled and the output terminals of the relay close to operate a DC load The behavior of the Output is modified by the output setting on the EMS When set to nite the output will only be enabled when the LED output is on and at nighttime See Section 6 1 for details The relay model supplied with the DC Rela...

Page 64: ...e follow the instructions below 1 The voice chip module is located beside the top three XAV APS terminals as shown below It can be removed by gently pulling it out of its connector on the XAV circuit board 2 To reinstall the voice chip module ensure the chip IC is oriented on the left and insert the module through the slot in the XAV chassis so it aligns with the connector on the XAV PCB Push unti...

Page 65: ... to 12 in lb Please consult Polara s installation documentation for more information iNX iDX Terminal Wire Color EMS Terminal Function GND Black DC Battery Negative PWR Red DC Provides 12V power to pushbutton BUTTON Non Polarized Orange INPT Triggers EMS to activate beacons Brown INPT Triggers EMS to activate beacons LIGHTS Non Polarized Blue Black DC Battery Negative Yellow OUT2 Provides confirma...

Page 66: ... installed fixture the Digital Output must be set to nLED This function requires the EMS to have firmware version 1 1 5 0 or newer See Firmware Version in Section 6 1 for instructions on how to check the EMS firmware version Contact Carmanah for instructions if adding an audible pushbutton to an older system Campbell Terminal Wire Color Terminal Block Connection Function Field terminal Orange INPT...

Page 67: ...rformance AC powered G Series systems can use either the standard or S models Ensure Fail Safe switch 4 on the SmartWalk is set to the OFF position This conserves power by only energizing its internal relay when a pedestrian is detected Pushbuttons can be used in conjunction with MS Sedco sensors by wiring the pushbutton in parallel to the INPT and INPT EMS terminals Fail Safe Off wiring Solar or ...

Page 68: ...first EMS When different load types are used each EMS will be pre configured for the load type and color indicated by the check marks on the label next to the User Interface Ensure the connected loads match the label of the EMS they are connected to If the EMS load labels are blank check the settings to ensure the configuration is correct for the loads used Contact Carmanah for guidance Ensure bot...

Page 69: ...ystem limitations Modifying settings can significantly affect the solar energy balance of the system which could result in reduced battery life and performance Contact Carmanah to for more information about sustainable settings in your location 6 1 EMS On Board User Interface Operation Three buttons on the EMS OBUI are used to navigate and change settings and activate functions as required The Up ...

Page 70: ... Ambient Auto Adjust Yes Yes Automatic Light Control ALC Yes No LED Temperature Yes No Internal Calendar Yes No Radio Enable Yes No Radio Channel Yes No Radio Detection Status No No Digital Output Yes No Pushbutton Input Status No No LED Fixture Text Yes No Built In Self Test Yes No Firmware Version No No No indicates that changing the setting on one system will not broadcast the change to other w...

Page 71: ...osensor located in the top of the body near the antenna The second value that is displayed is the output voltage of the solar panel and is useful for troubleshooting Solar panel voltage in sunlight will typically be between 15 and 20 volts In addition to fixtures not being connected properly the EMS may also display the Led oPEn fault message when a fixture with too high an operating voltage is co...

Page 72: ...ple LED loads must be connected in series The flash pattern is pre set at the factory based on your requirements and installation location which are typically discussed at the time of ordering Should the installation location or situation change you can adjust this setting Please contact Carmanah Customer Service prior to making any adjustments If a single fixture is being used a unison flash patt...

Page 73: ...te on demand The usual state of the pushbutton input terminals is to be open and not have a short circuit across them While the terminals are open fixtures do not flash If a short circuit is applied across the terminals provided by a time switch override switch or some other device the fixtures will begin to flash and will continue to flash for as long as the short circuit is applied Normally Clos...

Page 74: ...re extinguishing The available settings are 5 to 60 seconds in 1 second steps 60 to 1200 seconds 20 minutes in 60 second steps 3600 seconds one hour The Carmanah default duration is 20 seconds Longer duration flash periods are useful for applications such as warning traffic of heavy equipment on logging and mining haul roads Extending the Flashing Duration setting significantly can affect the sola...

Page 75: ...wing through one module fixture The following table provides some examples of EMS intensity settings and the fixture currents that result with different flash pattern types Fixtures Flash Pattern EMS Intensity Setting Resulting Fixture Current per fixture Two Circular Beacons Alternating 340mA 340mA Two Circular Beacons Unison 340mA 170mA Two Circular Beacons Unison 400mA 200mA Two Circular Beacon...

Page 76: ...w or White LEDs Red LEDs Steady on Single or Series 260 340 0 5s on 0 5s off Single or Alternating 520 700 Dual Unison 1040 1400 0 1s on 0 9s off Single 1040 1040 Dual Unison 1400 1400 These maximum settings will result in very bright signs and should not normally be required The intensity is pre set at the factory based on your requirements and installation location which are typically discussed ...

Page 77: ...on or off When AAA is on it reports a value from 1 to 10 corresponding to the instantaneous ambient light level measured by the EMS photosensor A reading of 1 means ambient light levels are 1 000 lux and the daytime intensity is currently being dimmed to 50 A reading of 10 means ambient light levels are at least 27 000 lux and 100 daytime intensity is being applied With AAA on the dim level value ...

Page 78: ...t the amount of ALC being applied as a percentage A reading of 70 means that ALC is reducing the fixture current to 70 of its normal value If battery voltage continues to decrease the ALC value will also decrease until LVD Low Voltage Disconnect is eventually reached Carmanah default is on LED Temperature LED Temperature is set according to the color of the LED in the fixture The EMS uses this inf...

Page 79: ...pped R829s are used enabling the calendar on one R829 will make it a Master system in the group The other R829 Slave systems should have their calendars turned off and they will flash only whenever the Master system broadcasts on or off signals as it turns on and off itself Even if the calendar is disabled a calendar can still be programmed into the EMS using the USB cable but the R829 will not fo...

Page 80: ... for communication with other systems in the same group Groups near to each other will have their channels set to different values to ensure there is no accidental cross activation between them Changing the channel is a useful troubleshooting step if some systems are experiencing intermittent issues The 2 4GHz band that the EMS radio module uses is public spectrum reception problems can be the res...

Page 81: ...al decreases with increasing terminal current see note below Contact Carmanah Customer Service for support on how to use the Digital Output feature The Digital Output feature is pre wired during the factory assembly and is not intended to be wired by end users after purchase Carmanah Digital Output default is all Please refer to the EMS settings in this manual or on the door label inside the cabin...

Page 82: ...the fixtures When the fixtures are flashing due to activation of either of these two sources Input Status will read Clo5 24 Hour Flasher Input Status will normally read Clo5 Although there is no physical wire across the input terminals the system considers the terminals to be connected to invoke constant flashing If a short is applied to the input 24 hour flashing will cease and the Input Status w...

Page 83: ... the BIST has been started by selecting Yes the display will flash Test for the duration of the test and will then display hexadecimal information that can represent one or more issues The BIST can be used for troubleshooting remotely with Carmanah Customer Service Refer to Section 9 1 for BIST Error Code hexadecimal interpretation table The BIST may report an ambient brightness sensor error 0080 ...

Page 84: ... G Programming To configure the EMS as an SC315 Set fla5 Flash Pattern to RFB for RRFB Set inpt Input Type to bttn Set dura Flashing Duration as desired Set temp LED temperature to OFF Set cal Internal Calendar to off Set RF Radio Enable to on 6 3 R820 G Programming To configure the EMS as an R820 Set fla5 Flash Pattern as desired Set inpt Input Type to bttn Set dura Flashing Duration as desired S...

Page 85: ... temperature to either red or yel to match the circular beacon color Set cal to ON unless it is a Slave in a group of wireless R829s in which case set cal to off Set RF Radio Enable to ON if the system is in a group of wireless R829s Otherwise set RF to OFF 6 5 R247 G Programming To configure the EMS as an R247 Set fla5 Flash Pattern as desired Set inpt Input Type to NC normally closed Set temp LE...

Page 86: ... lanes Retrieved calendar from R829 G and computer time used to set clock were accurate Solar panel pointed south or wherever custom instructions required Override box if equipped correctly activates or deactivates the flashing depending on product configuration The solar panel mounts are secure and the panel and mount assembly is unable to move or rotate out of position No debris covering the pho...

Page 87: ...r patterns A yearly visual inspection of the solar engine is typically sufficient The system is designed to be maintenance free but maximum system performance is achieved when the LED lenses and solar panels are clean When inspecting the interior ensure that the vent screens are undamaged and that the vents are clear and allow airflow Ensure cabinet door is fully closed and latched otherwise damag...

Page 88: ...ry status is reported as Bad bad this odometer function has determined the battery health is too poor to operate reliably and the batteries should be replaced Battery health is evaluated by considering such things as the total number of charge and discharge cycles and the amount of time spent in a low state of charge The health odometer is reset by powering up the system while the set button is pr...

Page 89: ...ns before starting if convenient 5 Remove the 4 screws securing the old EMS PCB to the metal chassis and set the old EMS PCB aside 6 Remove the new EMS PCB from its antistatic bag and secure it to the metal housing with the same 4 screws 7 Check that the wire strands are straight and that all the strands will go into each terminal This will avoid short circuits created by stray strands Twist the w...

Page 90: ...he extraction and use of natural resources The EMS may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product s end of life To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources we encourage you to recycle the EMS in an appropriate way that will ensure most of the materials are reused or recycle...

Page 91: ...dback ensure that these are working Check the wiring to the button for continuity and make sure the wires are not pinched anywhere along their length Check the wiring to the LED fixtures for continuity and make sure the wires are not pinched anywhere along their length Check that the wiring pattern polarity is correct on the LED fixtures Check the battery voltage either through the OBUI or with a ...

Page 92: ...osensor can be covered to simulate night Confirm the intensity is set correctly to a value that has been confirmed to be sustainable using a solar simulation Check the Ambient light Auto Adjust AAA setting on the OBUI Turn off the AAA to see if this corrects the dim LEDs The LEDs appear too bright when ﬂashing Settings on the EMS can affect the apparent brightness of the LEDs The intensity setting...

Page 93: ...ed be reviewing the information provided in this document Code Error 0002 Temperature check Checks that temperature is between 15 C and 35 C With installation sites frequently having temperatures outside of this range code 0002 will often be generated while there is no real issue with temperature 0008 Battery check Checks that battery voltage is between 11 7V and 17 268V max charge voltage at 40 C...

Page 94: ...ll details of the installation location pole type type and quantity of fixtures etc The serial number can be found on the label on the right side of the cabinet near the top and on a label inside the cabinet on the EMS To contact Carmanah s Customer Support Department Mail Carmanah Technologies Corporation 250 Bay Street Victoria BC Canada V9A 3K5 Phone 1 250 380 0052 1 877 722 8877 Toll Free in U...

Page 95: ...ghts the system can continue to operate normally without any battery charging from the solar panels EMS Energy Management System The electronic controller inside the product that is responsible for managing the solar input energy battery charging LED drivers and other power and operational functions Solar Engine The complete assembly consisting of the solar panel batteries EMS control module wirin...

Page 96: ...tomersupport carmanah com carmanah com 96 G SERIES USER MANUAL 10 0 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY 2022 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Technical Support Email customersupport carmanah com Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 US Canada Worldwide 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Web carmanah com ...

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