SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL
COVERS MODELS SC315 AND SB435HP
SC315
Page 1: ...SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL COVERS MODELS SC315 AND SB435HP SC315 ...
Page 2: ...h 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 Safety and Usage Precautions WARNING Batteries are shipped fully charged Use extreme caution when handling the batteries as they are capable of generating hazardous short circuit currents Remove all jewelry bracelets ...
Page 3: ...gurations 5 Pedestrian Confirmation LED Options 5 Typical Installations 6 Typical Pole and Sign Configuration 9 Installation 10 Summary 10 Step by Step Instructions 11 EMS Programming and Testing 25 EMS Onboard User Interface Operation 25 Functions and Settings 25 System Testing 27 Setting the Radio Channel 27 Radio Network Settings 27 Maintenance Product Care 28 Fuse Replacement 28 Battery Replac...
Page 4: ...Mounting Adapter Controller Cabinet RRFB LED Light Bars and Brackets Pedestrian Push Button Battery EMS SC315 with single Light Bar and Push Button Uni directional SC315 with dual Light Bars and Push Button Bi directional SC315 with single Light Bar and no Push Button Uni directional Antenna Onboard User Interface OBUI Ambient Light Sensor not visible ...
Page 5: ...ection Bar Battery Solar Panel Mounting Adapter for Solar Panel Flashing LED Light Bar s Universal Light Bar Bracket s Pedestrian Push Button s The solar panel and EMS work together to charge the battery during the day The EMS controls the flow of power from the battery to the Flashing LED Light Bar s System Configurations The SC315 series configurations are combined to create a complete crosswalk...
Page 6: ...Manual_RevC 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL Introduction 6 Typical Installations Standard Two way Roadway Advance Two way Roadway Standard One way Roadway Single Pole Median Two way Roadway ...
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Page 8: ...enIII_UserManual_RevC 2014 Carmanah Technologies Corporation SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL Introduction 8 Four Pole Parallel Crosswalks Two Pole Staggered Parallel Crosswalks Four Pole with Median Parallel Crosswalks ...
Page 9: ... SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL Introduction 9 Typical Pole and Sign Configuration 14 11 Typical 30 Sign 15 7 Typical 36 Sign 17 0 Typical 48 Sign 41 Typical 30 Sign 49 Typical 36 Sign 66 Typical 48 Sign 10 Typical 42 Typical 84 Typical 12 Typical 7 Typical 19 Typical 6 Typical ...
Page 10: ...ht bar universal bracket s to the pole 4 Mount the LED light bar s to the universal bracket s pulling the cables through the light bar and connect the wires to the LED s 5 Aim the LED light bars to the traffic 6 Mount the pedestrian push button to the pole pulling the cable through the push button mount and connect the wires to the push button 7 Place the battery into the cabinet connecting the ba...
Page 11: ...orporation SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL Installation 11 Step by Step Instructions 1 2 Attach the solar panel pole adapter to the pole For top pole mount attach the solar panel rails and mounting adapter plate For side pole solar panel mount see step 7 in this manual ...
Page 12: ...ion 12 4 3 Lower the solar panel onto the pole adapter and secure the pole mount set screws Feed the solar panel cable through the post adapter and down the post Note the orientation of the hole for the cable in the pole adapter Seal the hole in the pole adapter with appropriate sealant Seal hole with appropriate sealant ...
Page 13: ...AL Installation 13 6 If required the panel may be mounted higher on the pole by rotating the adapter plate Note this orientation is not recommended in high wind zone areas 5 Orient the solar panel so it is facing the equator pointing south if you are in the northern hemisphere Secure the pole adapter setscrews ...
Page 14: ...ional side pole solar mount orientate the mount so it is facing the equator pointing south if you are in the northern hemisphere Secure the mount to the pole using stainless steel banding Attach the solar panel to the mount and feed the cable down the pole Seal the hole in the pole with appropriate sealant Seal hole with appropriate sealant ...
Page 15: ...lar panel cable into the cabinet and feed the light bar cable s and push button cable s from the cabinet down the pole Secure the controller cabinet to the pole using appropriate stainless steel banding Banding not supplied Typical cabinet mounting location for bidirectional signage Typical cabinet mounting location for unidirectional signage ...
Page 16: ...SER MANUAL Installation 16 11 Feed the push button wires through the pole creating a drip loop to prevent water ingress into the button 10 Connect the solar panel wires to the terminal block ensuring the correct polarity RED Solar Panel Wire BLACK Solar Panel Wire 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ...
Page 17: ...USER MANUAL Installation 17 13 Mount the light bar s onto the universal bracket s feeding the light bar cable through the grommet in the housing 12 Mount the light bar universal bracket s feeding the light bar cable through the center of the bracket Banding not supplied Dual Light Bar mounting method ...
Page 18: ...s Corporation SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL Installation 18 14 Bolt the light bar to the universal bracket ensuring the star washers are inserted between the brackets 15 Align the light bar toward the traffic as required and tighten mounting nuts to lock in place ...
Page 19: ...armanah Technologies Corporation SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL Installation 19 17 Push the light bar wires into the light bar connectors following the color scheme as noted on LED 16 Secure the light bar cable using supplied cable ties as shown ...
Page 20: ...ologies Corporation SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL Installation 20 18 Slide on light bar cover and secure with provided screws 19 If the pedestrian confirmation light is not required in one direction use the supplied opaque label to cover the indicator light ...
Page 21: ...push button cable through the post creating a drip loop Attach the button mounting adapter to the pole connect the button cable to the button and attach the button to the mounting adapter If there is no push button on the pole such as an advance RRFB then insulate the ends and secure the wires Optional push button with sign and sign mount NOTE ...
Page 22: ...dible push button was ordered there will be an additional controller card in the cabinet and the audible push button s will be included in the shipping box Install audible push button running the cable from the pole down the back of the button and into the compartment at the bottom of the button Replace the button connection compartment cover 22 ...
Page 23: ...h Technologies Corporation SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL Installation 23 23 Install the Battery connecting each battery terminal to the correct polarity Battery should be installed with the terminals facing outward NOTE CAUTION ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD ...
Page 24: ...factory programmed to operate and communicate to other units without configuration once the battery is connected See EMS Programming and Testing section to adjust default settings and to perform system testing Close and secure cabinet door Ensure the solar panel is facing the equator pointing south if you are in the northern hemisphere 24 25 ...
Page 25: ...nge settings and accept new settings Use the up and down buttons to scroll through the menu Press and hold the set button to edit a setting The display will blink when the setting is ready to edit Use the up and down buttons to adjust the setting when in edit mode Functions and Settings The functions and settings are accessed through the OBUI via a menu system On the next page is the menu hierarch...
Page 26: ...el for synchronized systems This channel must be the same on all systems in order for them to synchronize 5 Selected channel range from 1 to 16 Factory default is 5 chAn 5 nItE Nighttime dimming level During the darkness of night the system will dim to this level as full brightness is not required 30 Percent of daytime level from 10 to 50 nItE 30 AAA Ambient light auto adjust settings The system w...
Page 27: ... any shorts or open circuits in the LED flashers and the associated wiring This message is displayed on the OBUI before any other menu item Use the tESt function or press the pedestrian push button to clear the alert once the problem has been resolved Setting the Radio Channel In order for the entire crosswalk set to operate when a pedestrian push button is activated the SC315 utilizes an on board...
Page 28: ...sconnect the batteries 3 Check all wiring for any faults that may have caused the fuse to blow 4 Open the fuse holder apart and check the fuse 5 Replace a blown fuse with an identical fuse 7A Littlefuse 031201 5 HXP Carmanah part 71800 Battery Replacement When the SC315 system s battery requires replacement it is recommended that the original SC315 Battery be used Carmanah part 70774 If there is m...
Page 29: ...ty is correct on the LED Light Bars Check the battery voltage either through the OBUI or with a voltmeter see item above Check the OBUI for errors See the EMS Programming and Testing section of this manual Test the system using the OBUI tESt function See the EMS programming and testing section of this manual If the LEDs flash using the OBUI functions then the problem is in the button or wiring to ...
Page 30: ... Engine Set the number of light bars to the correct value on the OBUI See the EMS Programming and Testing section of this manual Check the Ambient light Auto Adjust AAA setting on the OBUI Turn off the AAA to see if this corrects the dim LEDs See the EMS programming and testing section of this manual The LEDs appear too bright when flashing Settings on the EMS can affect the apparent brightness of...
Page 31: ... Top of pole mount Electrical Specifications System System voltage 12V nominal System capacity 13 Ah Overcurrent Protection Fuse 2 x 7 A Type Littlefuse 031201 5 HXP Carmanah part 71800 Solar Charge Controller Type Maximum power point tracking 3 stage temperature compensated Battery Quantity 1 Voltage 12 V nominal Capacity 35 Ah Solar Panel Power 45 W Voc 22 2 V Vmp 18 3 V Imp 2 52 A Isc 2 69 A LE...
Page 32: ...ptional Talking Pushbutton Push Button RRFB RRFB RRFB RRFB Solar Panel EMS Battery RED Solar Panel Wire BLACK Solar Panel Wire 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 When using appropriate ferrules to combine button inputs in parallel one SC315 controller will support up to 4 regular push buttons using the provided DIN rail connectors 2x 18 AWG wire with 8 mm pin ...
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Page 34: ...epartment Before contacting Carmanah s customer service department please have the serial number of your system available a brief description of the problem as well as all details of the installation 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 2...
