Instruction Manual
VLB-67 LED Beacon
© Vega Industries Ltd, July 2014
VLB-67 LED Beacon
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VLB-67 V1.0.17
SECTION 4
PROGRAMMING ....................................................................................... 14
1.0
Programming Methods .............................................................................................. 14
1.1
Using the Vega Remote TVIR Programmer .......................................................................... 15
1.2
Using a Computer ................................................................................................................ 15
2.0
Default Settings ......................................................................................................... 15
3.0
Programming Syntax ................................................................................................. 15
4.0
Visual Feedback when using the TVIR Programmer ................................................. 16
4.1
The VLB-67 Will Not Enter Programming Mode ................................................................... 17
4.2
Becoming Familiar with the Syntax and Flash Feedback ...................................................... 17
4.3
Deciding what Settings are required ..................................................................................... 19
4.3.1
Programming or Reading Multiple Settings ....................................................................... 19
5.0
Programming Features .............................................................................................. 19
5.1
Flash Character.................................................................................................................... 19
5.2
Custom Flash Character. ..................................................................................................... 20
5.3
Day/Night Use of the Light ................................................................................................... 20
5.4
Intensity Settings .................................................................................................................. 20
5.5
Synchronising Options ......................................................................................................... 21
5.5.1
Additional Sync Options .................................................................................................... 21
5.6
Operation Mode ................................................................................................................... 22
5.6.1
Auto Leave Storage........................................................................................................... 22
5.6.2
Auto Storage ..................................................................................................................... 22
5.7
Programming Mode .............................................................................................................. 23
5.8
Battery Thresholds ............................................................................................................... 23
5.9
System Checks .................................................................................................................... 23
5.10
Security PIN Number .......................................................................................................... 24
5.11
Calendar ............................................................................................................................ 24
User Notes ......................................................................................................................... 26
Appendix A
Programming Table .................................................................................. 27
Appendix B
VLB-67 Intensity Settings And Currents ................................................ 31
Appendix C
Worksheet for a Custom Character ........................................................ 34
Appendix D
VLB-67 Settings ........................................................................................ 35
Appendix E
VLB-67 Solar Power Calculation example .............................................. 36
Appendix F
Electrical Connections to VLB-67 Beacon .............................................. 39
Appendix G
VLB-67 Data Port Protocol ...................................................................... 41
Appendix H
VLB-67 Beacon Dimensions .................................................................... 43
Appendix I
7° Marine light Vertical Divergence Profiles ............................................ 45
Appendix J
Specifications of VLB-67 Beacon ............................................................ 46
Appendix K
Flash Character Table with Programming Codes ................................. 49
Appendix L
VLB-67 Beacon Product Codes ............................................................... 52
