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Avlite Systems

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Avlite Systems’ AV-09-4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit provides users with a 

complete, reliable and low maintenance solution to windsock illumination.

This complete windsock lighting kit incorporates four (4) AV-09 lights mounted onto 12mm 

powder-coated square tubing arms, a 140watt multicrystalline solar module and mounting 

bracket, and 110Ah SLA battery (2 X 55Ah) housed in a rotationally moulded weatherproof 

battery box with galvanized lockable cage for improved security.
Each AV-09 light incorporates a 3watt ultra-high intensity LED as a light source offering up 

to 100,000 hours of service - no need to change any globes! With low power consumption 

and external sun-switch for automatic night activation, the AV-09-4WL is a fantastic 

alternative to traditional hard-wired or fluorescent products.
The AV-09-4WL can be installed immediately and requires no costly underground wiring. 

The complete kit comes packaged in a 155x69x76cm pallet for ease of shipping. Other 

configurations are available on request.

Features

• Integrated solar/battery system
• 140watt solar module 

(standard)

• 2 x 55Ah SLA batteries 

(standard)

Typical Applications

• Lighting kit to suit existing 

windsock assemblies

Solar Powered Windsock Light Kit

AV-09-4WL

Solar module/battery  

configuration of  

AV-09-4WL Windsock Light

AV-09 lights with 3watt 

ultra-high intensity LED - 

no globes to change! 

Solar module mounted 

for maximum solar 

collection

Flexible installation with 

adjustable 2-piece 

clamp  

(50-150mm pipe)

Weatherproof battery 

box and lockable 

galvanised cage for 

improved security

Windsock & pole 

not included

Summary of Contents for AV-09-4WL

Page 1: ...ange any globes With low power consumption and external sun switch for automatic night activation the AV 09 4WL is a fantastic alternative to traditional hard wired or fluorescent products The AV 09 4WL can be installed immediately and requires no costly underground wiring The complete kit comes packaged in a 155x69x76cm pallet for ease of shipping Other configurations are available on request Fea...

Page 2: ...ith 1x 3watt ultra high intensity surface mounted LED Available colors White Horizontal Vertical Divergence degrees 120 LED Life Expectancy hours 100 000 Electrical Characteristics Current Draw mA 1000 Circuit Protection Polarity protected Operating Voltage V 12 Temperature Range 40 to 80 C Solar Characteristics Solar Module Type Multicrystalline Output watts 140 Solar Module Efficiency 15 Chargin...

Page 3: ...AV 09 4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit Installation Service Manual Version 2 0 ...

Page 4: ...AV 09 4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit ...

Page 5: ...olar Panel Mounting Frame 6 Unpacking Instructions 6 Initial Inspection 6 Assembly 6 Installation of the Solar Panel Battery Box Cage 8 Unpacking Instructions 8 Initial Inspection 8 Assembly 8 Installing the Solar Panel Battery Box Cage 10 Installation of the Battery Battery Box 12 Unpacking Instructions 12 Initial Inspection 12 Installing the Battery Box 12 Regulator Connection Operation 14 Regul...

Page 6: ...inute 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 specifically for defense government civil and humanitarian aid operations in the most remote toughest environments Electronics Avlite employs leading in house electronic engineers in the design and development of sof...

Page 7: ...ce the midday sun and be clear of shadowing by trees or obstructions Specifications subject to change or variation without notice Subject to standard terms and conditions SPECIFICATIONS AV 09 4WL Light Characteristics Light Source 4 x domed luminaires each with 1x 3watt ultra high intensity surface mounted LED Available colors White Horizontal Vertical Divergence degrees 120 LED Life Expectancy ho...

Page 8: ...your Avlite office if there is any hardware missing Initial Inspection Inspect all hardware for damage If there is any damage please contact your Avlite Office Note If the solar panel and mounting frame have been supplied pre assembled then proceed to Installation of the Solar Panel Battery Box Cage section of this manual Assembly Refer to Figure 3 Assembly of Solar Panel and Mounting Frame Assemb...

Page 9: ...at www avlite com 7 AV 09 4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Assembly of Solar Panel Mounting Frame Item Description Qty 3 1 140W Solar Panel 1 3 2 Solar Panel Frame 1 3 3 Bolt 8mm x 20 8 3 4 Washer 8mm 8 3 5 Self Locking Nut 8mm 8 ...

Page 10: ...e observed The post should be of a durable timber or other durable material Recommended minimum post size is 150mm x 150mm or larger if the Battery Box Cage needs to be installed immediately beneath the Solar Panel The length of post required is the sum of exposed length normally 1 25m plus the required depth into the ground which is dependant on local soil conditions recommended depth 850 minimum...

Page 11: ...Latest products and information available at www avlite com 9 AV 09 4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit Figure 4 Panel Cage Footprint ...

Page 12: ...ling the Solar Panel Battery Box Cage The Battery Box Cage Ref 5 2 and the steel support bracket Ref 5 4 are attached to the post Ref 5 3 using coach screws and washers Ref 5 6 5 7 a Drill the post for the steel support bracket 6 places and install Important The Solar Panel is to face south if installed in the northern hemisphere and north if in the southern hemisphere Locate the solar panel suppo...

Page 13: ...Latest products and information available at www avlite com 11 AV 09 4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit Figure 6 Solar Panel Battery Box Cage ...

Page 14: ... and Battery Box a Open the battery box cage door and place the battery case Ref 7 1 into the cage with the hinge of the case adjacent to the hinge of the cage b Open the battery case and lower the battery into the case ensuring the battery terminals are upright c Insert one bolt Ref 7 3 with a washer Ref 7 4 under the head through each of the battery terminals d Connect Battery cable from the sol...

Page 15: ...lite com 13 AV 09 4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit Figure 7 Battery and Battery Box Item Description Qty 7 1 Battery Case SPC353534 1 7 2 Battery 12V 70AH or equivalent 1 7 3 Bolt battery 2 7 4 Washer battery 4 7 5 Spring Washer battery 2 7 6 Nut battery 2 ...

Page 16: ...TROL option A brief description is as follows OFF Lights remain turned off 2 4 6 8 10 Hours light is turned off after sundown 3 1 4 2 6 2 Light is turned on after sundown turned off during the night and turned on again one hour 3 1 or two hours 4 2 6 2 before sunrise D D Dusk to Dawn light is on all night The factory setting of the light is D D Dusk to Dawn To select a lighting option turn the rot...

Page 17: ...ttery at all times Although the charging current falls to very low levels when the battery reaches full charge the green LED will continue to stay ON all day This is to indicate that the controller is working and that energy is available from the PV array for charging Red LED The red LED is an indicator for 3 different functions Automatic low voltage load disconnect LVD If the battery charge state...

Page 18: ...our complete light arm assemblies Installing the Windsock Light on the Windsock Post Light arms are attached to the main windsock post using windsock light mounting brackets Ref 8 7 In locating the mounting brackets consider the following The lights are fixed and are not meant to turn with the windsock Lights should be mounted far enough above the windsock to avoid having the windsock foul on the ...

Page 19: ...lient Supplied 8 2 Windsock Light Arm 4 8 3 AV09 Directional LED Area Light 4 8 4 Bolt 5mm x 20 16 8 5 Spring Washer 5mm 16 8 6 Plain Nut 5mm 16 8 7 Windsock Light Mounting Bracket 2 8 8 Screwed Rod 5 16 x 300mm 4 8 9 Washer 5 16 8 8 10 Spring Washer 5 16 8 8 11 Plain Nut 5 16 8 8 12 Bolt 8mm x 40 8 8 13 Washer 8mm 16 8 14 Self Locking Nut 8mm 8 4 5 6 7 7 8 1 2 3 10 11 9 12 13 13 14 ...

Page 20: ...Latest products and information available at www avlite com 18 AV 09 4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit Figure 9 Windsock Light Assembly ...

Page 21: ...ugh the top of the main windsock post out through the bottom and over to the battery box cage Figure 6 It is preferable to run the cable through some type of rubber grommet or boot at the top of the post client supplied and it may be necessary to drill an exit hole near the base of the post also with a grommet b Feed an AV09 power lead Ref 10 1 through one of the empty cable glands in the junction...

Page 22: ...ock Light Kit Figure 10 Windsock Light Wiring Item Description Qty 10 1 AV09 Power Lead factory fitted 4 10 2 AV09 Junction Box base with mount plate 1 10 3 AV09 Junction Box lid 1 10 4 Screw 4mm x 16 4 10 5 Bolt 6mm x 20 2 10 6 Washer 6mm 4 10 7 Self Locking Nut 6mm 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 ...

Page 23: ...Latest products and information available at www avlite com 21 AV 09 4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit Figure 11 Completed Windsock Light Assembly ...

Page 24: ...Latest products and information available at www avlite com 22 AV 09 4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit Figure 12 Wiring Schematic ...

Page 25: ...lectronics are functioning correctly Using a voltage meter check that the battery voltage is at least 12 3 volts under 500MA load and ensure all terminals are clear of foreign matter Replacing the Battery a Disconnect the load b Disconnect the solar c Unscrew positive and negative leads and remove battery from the battery box d Reattach positive and negative leads to new battery e Discard old batt...

Page 26: ...tery may be discharged and require several days of operational conditions to cycle up to full autonomy Expose lantern to direct sunlight and monitor operation for several days Avlite products typically require an average 2 5 hours of direct sunlight per day to retain full autonomy Ensure solar module is clean and not covered by shading during the day Do not cover module with protective devices suc...

Page 27: ...Latest products and information available at www avlite com 25 AV 09 4WL Solar Windsock Light Kit Notes ...

Page 28: ...ed 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 discretion any Telemetry Products Roto Moulded Products Accessory Products or Avlite Products found to be defective in material and workmanship in the relevant warranty period so long as the Warranty Condit...

Page 29: ...rticular 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 Avlite Systems under this Warranty will be at the option of Avlite Systems limited to either the replacement or repair of any defective product covered by this Warranty Avlite Systems will not be liable to ...

Page 30: ...azard 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 Markers Accessories Head Office Avlite Systems 11 Industrial Drive Somerville Vic 3912 Australia A subsidiary of Sealite Pty Ltd www sealite com Area Sign Lighting Other Avlite Products Available Tel 61 0 3 5977...

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