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Vega VLB-44 Lantern 

 

25 Jan 2011 - Rev 9 

 

A. Flash Rhythm.  

To start a programming session, gather the data for each operation.  For 

example, the following VLB-44 has a flash rhythm of FL6(.6) and an intensity setting of 7280 
candelas.  The code for FL6(.6) is 

337

 and the intensity value is 

7280

. The remote is capable of 

many operations (more on that later).  The programming 

operation

 is code 

1

. The flash rhythm 

feature

 is code 

0

.  

 
Assemble the codes, as shown below for your flash rhythm programming sequence: 
 

 

 

 

          Code 

Operation Programming 

  1 

Feature 

 Flash 

Rhythm 

 0 

Value 

 FL6(.6) 

  337 

 
The programming sequence for this example is 

1 0 3 3 7

.  

 

 
With power applied to the lantern in a lighted room or outside, aim the remote at the window 
above the label and: 
 

1.

 

Press and hold the 
standby/program/power button for 5 
seconds. 
 

2.

 

Enter the programming sequence for 
the flash rhythm 

10337

 (wait for 

confirmation flash after each digit) 
 
 
 
 
 

3.

 

Leave the programmer idle for 10 
seconds to exit the programming 
mode. 
 

The lantern will give 4 quick flashes to 
indicate that it has entered the programming 
mode. 
 
The lantern will flash once each time a key 
on the programmer is pressed.  When the 
sequence is entered and accepted, the lantern 
will display the value 

337 

as a series of 

flashes as: 3 quick flashes followed by a 0.5 
sec gap, 3 quick flashes followed by a 0.5 
sec gap and finally 7 quick flashes. 
 
The light will give 2 quick flashes followed 
by a short pause, then another 2 quick 
flashes.  After this it will flash on the 
programmed rhythm for 16-20 seconds. 
 
 

Important Note: unsuccessful programming sessions will be followed by 3 quick 
flashes followed by the lantern returning to the programming mode (step 2).  Try 
the code again, or wait at least 10 seconds to exit the programming mode and 
reenter the above sequence (step 1). 

Содержание VLB-44

Страница 1: ...evel This regulates the 2 5 degree lantern to lighthouses or rock solid structures unaffected by wind or waves The VLB 44 is available with up to 8 tiers of LEDs to increase intensity This lantern req...

Страница 2: ...tern with the fewest number of tiers LED Version The capabilities of LEDs change rapidly Periodically Vega uses new LEDs in a specific lantern or group of lanterns This impacts the lantern s intensity...

Страница 3: ...contract specialist if the Item No listed in the contract is included with your order VLB 44 Color Divergence Tiers Base Mount Where Color WHT RED GRN YEL Divergence 2 5 05 10 for lighthouses structur...

Страница 4: ...Press and hold TV keep holding TV button Enter 1 0 6 2 while still holding TV button Release TV button Note the codes for RCA remote needs to be verified Use the Vega remote until positive confirmatio...

Страница 5: ...he Light List It is not practical to flash the VLB 44 at a 0 1 second rate A typical rhythm would be 1s FL 4s EC 1s FL 9s EC Note that the period remains the same 15 seconds and the duty cycle is 2s 1...

Страница 6: ...night and intensity set for both day and night The daylight control function is performed by the SACII III and the lantern is controlled by power being applied at dusk and secured at dawn by the SACI...

Страница 7: ...ds 2 Enter the programming sequence for the flash rhythm 10337 wait for confirmation flash after each digit 3 Leave the programmer idle for 10 seconds to exit the programming mode The lantern will giv...

Страница 8: ...presenting zero 0 The light will give 2 quick flashes followed by a short pause then another 2 quick flashes After this it will flash on the programmed rhythm at the selected intensity for 16 20 secon...

Страница 9: ...to determine the LED version is 35 3 Leave the programmer idle for 10 seconds The lantern will give 4 quick flashes to indicate that it has entered the programming mode The lantern will flash once ea...

Страница 10: ...or 020 For the 4 second eclipse the code is 4 0 05 80 or 080 The 14 second eclipse exceeds the 12 75 second limitation so it is entered as two 7 second codes 7 0 05 140 The ADD code is 001 000 is the...

Страница 11: ...ep 2 Try the code again or wait at least 10 seconds to exit the programming mode and reenter the above sequence step 1 Bench Test Bench test each beacon with a 12 volt DC power source to ensure proper...

Страница 12: ...viewed at low heights of eye 4 8 A 9 3 No of Tiers A 1 4 4 2 5 9 3 7 5 4 9 1 5 10 7 6 12 2 7 13 8 8 15 4 For high base add 2 8 to A dimension 2 5 degree lantern is 10 9 Mount 3 holes On a 7 7 8 bolt c...

Страница 13: ...n Replacements are available from COMDT CG 432A Screw the four bird spikes into the top of the lantern Install the appropriate solar panel using the solar panel installation kit and the appropriate nu...

Страница 14: ...ositive and white or blue for negative The green yellow wire is a sync wire and is only used to synchronize two lanterns together DO NOT connect it to the buoy hull The box is gray and may be painted...

Страница 15: ...s outlined in the Short Range Aids to Navigation Servicing Guide Be sure the tilt angle is appropriate for the area and that the panel is facing south The leads from the lantern and solar panel should...

Страница 16: ...rent of the VLB 44 is below 1 5 amps see the programming section for additional info regarding the daylight control and daytime intensity setting Technical Data Sheet 96 03 http www uscg mil hq cg4 cg...

Страница 17: ...r stripping back the appropriate length of outer jacket and conductor jacket tin the ends of the wire with rosin core solder Slide a long piece of heat shrink tube on each conductor and crimp and sold...

Страница 18: ...r Blue Note how ends are sealed with heat shrink Green Yellow not used Only used when double stacking 8 tier lanterns For most applications a 2 wire power cable will suffice Questions Comments Questio...

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