Instruction Manual
VLB-67 LED Beacon
© Vega Industries Ltd, July 2014
VLB-67 LED Beacon
Page 17 of 52
VLB-67 V1.0.17
The flash sequence for entering and exiting the programming mode is adjusted if the VLB-67 has
been programmed to use Calendar or Auto Storage. This has been done in order to provide an
indication that the VLB-67 has been programmed in either of these modes. The background
power consumption of the VLB-67 will be higher if these functions are used. Flash sequence when
entering and leaving the program mode is as follows:
Action
Flash Sequence
Entering TVIR Mode Normal
4 quick flashes (0.1sec on 0.1sec off)
When Calendar or Auto Storage is being used
2 slow flashes (0.3sec on 0.3sec off)
2 quick flashes (0.1sec on 0.1sec off)
2 slow flashes (0.1sec on 0.1sec off)
Exiting TVIR Mode Normal
2 quick flashes (0.1sec on 0.1sec off)
1 gap of (0.3 sec)
2 quick flashes (0.1sec on 0.1sec off)
When Calendar or Auto Storage is being used
2 quick flashes (0.1sec on 0.1sec off)
1 gap of (0.3 sec)
2 slow flashes (0.3sec on 0.3sec off)
4.1
The VLB-67 Will Not Enter Programming Mode
If you find the VLB-67 will not enter the programming mode it will be caused by one of 4 reasons:
x
The battery in the TVIR Programmer is missing, or the plastic battery insulator has not been
removed, or the battery has low voltage.
x
There is no 12VDC supply connected to the light.
x
The light has been set to storage or Calendar mode and is hibernating. In this case the red
button may have to be held for 60 seconds in order for the VLB-67 to see the TVIR
Programmer. Once in programming mode the Operating or Calendar settings can be checked
or reprogrammed. Refer Clause 5.6 for the Operating Modes and Clause 5.11 for the Calendar
settings.
x
Beacon needs a security PIN to allow programming. Refer Clause 5.10.
4.2
Becoming Familiar with the Syntax and Flash Feedback
If you have not used the Vega TVIR Programmer before, spend some time learning how the light
will respond to the various programming actions. Make sure the light is connected to a 12VDC
supply and experiment with the following.
Enter and Exit Program mode
1. Enter program mode
Press the red standby button
for 5 seconds
The light will give 4 quick flashes to indicate it has entered programming
mode
If the VLB-67 has been programmed for Calendar or auto storage mode the
flash response will be different.
2. Exit program mode
Leave the programmer idle for
10 seconds
The light will give two quick flashes followed by a short pause followed by
another two quick flashes.
If the VLB-67 has been programmed for Calendar or auto storage mode the
flash response will be different.
After this it will resume normal operation. The light will flash its character for
16 seconds while it checks the day/night settings. If it is daytime and the
light is set to operate at night only the light will turn off.
Program a Flash Character
with a flash character of Q 1s 0.4. (0.4 “on” 0.6 “off”)
To program this Flash Character find the three-digit code from Appendix K
, “Flash character table
with program codes”. (Flash Q 1s 0.4 = code 602). Determine the programming Syntax from
Appendix A for the setting:
Operation
=Programming
=1
Feature
=Flash Character
=0
Value
=Code
=602
