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- Page 1 FEC Mobile Lighting Controller Version 2 (MLC V2) Type: FEC - HP0722 User Manual – Specification – Diagnostics Figure 1 Issue: 1.00 September 2017 Powered by eAGLe Light Engines ® Interleader Limited...
- Page 2 Document Revision Sheet Issue Date Changes New Document for MLC V2 – Telit UHF module 1.00 06/09/2017 Figure 2 ® MLC and MIL-Star ® The eAGLe logo and MIL-Star name are copyright of Interleader Limited 2017 © Interleader Limited 2017 2 of 30 Printed: 06/09/2017...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Compliance Statements - USA ..............4 Compliance Statement - Europe ..............5 Overview .....................6 Architecture ....................6 Capabilities....................7 System ......................8 Basic Operation ...................9 Normal Operation ..................10 Default Settings ..................11 Battery Run-time ..................12 Sunset/Sunrise Switching ................13 Battery Capacity ‘Traffic Light’ LED indicators ...........14 Charging ....................15 MLC Dimensions ..................17 MLC and Carry/Charger Case Weight ............17... -
Page 4: Compliance Statements - Usa
Compliance Statements - USA FCC Compliance WARNING Changes or modifications to the transmitter not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this RF device. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. -
Page 5: Compliance Statement - Europe
Compliance Statement - Europe This product has been marked with the CE mark to show it is compliant with the relevant standards. © Interleader Limited 2017 5 of 30 Printed: 06/09/2017... -
Page 6: Overview
Architecture ® The MLC is an integral member of the FEC family of lights and controllers enabling either MIL-Star battery portable lights, Remote Switching Controllers or fixed installation lights to be activated by pilots or ground staff by VHF radio. -
Page 7: Capabilities
Capabilities FEC’s Mobile Lighting Controller Version 1 (MLC V1) is an all new, fully digital design that combines ease of installation and use with sophisticated yet simple and secure configuration via a wireless PC Controller Software interface. The MLC incorporates an advanced microcontroller to provide very flexible and programmable ®... -
Page 8: System
System The key system elements of the MLC are shown in figure 4 (top removed for clarity). The three connectors at the top of the unit are IP65 rated and fitted with dust caps (cap colour may vary). Charging & Relay Interface Connector connector can be connected to an external power supply (12.5 –... -
Page 9: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Basic On, Off and Channel selection of the MLC is achieved by activating magnetic sensors inside the unit using a Magnetic Key Controller (MKC) (supplied). Turn MLC On To turn an MLC on, momentarily bring the MKC in line with the ‘On’ sensor on the unit’s top panel (figure 5). -
Page 10: Normal Operation
Normal Operation As soon as a VHF signal is detected on frequency the Carrier Detect (CD) LED on the VHF Receiver and the blue Status LED will light for the period that the signal is detected. During a 5 second period (the international standard for Pilot Controlled Lighting) the system is counting ‘clicks’... -
Page 11: Default Settings
Default Settings The default MLC settings are as below: Clicks to Channel Mapping The following shows the channels that will be selected following the receipt of the correct number of ‘clicks’ in a 5 second period: Channel Program Auxiliary Timeout Comment Minutes:Seconds Clicks... -
Page 12: Battery Run-Time
10 Battery Run-time 10.1 System Off When ‘Off’, the MLC is in low power ‘sleep’ mode waiting for activation via the magnetic switches. In this condition most of the systems are shut down to conserve power but the microcontroller and sensors are still drawing a small current. -
Page 13: Sunset/Sunrise Switching
11 Sunset/Sunrise Switching The MLC can be set to automatically switch the lights on at sunset and off again at sunrise in exactly ® the same way as individual MIL-Star lights - except that all lights will be turned on or off together. ®... -
Page 14: Battery Capacity 'Traffic Light' Led Indicators
12 Battery Capacity ‘Traffic Light’ LED indicators All the time that the unit is switched on the on-board microprocessor monitors the battery voltage to ensure that operation remains within the safe working limits of the battery and to ensure its maximum life. In all modes, except ‘stealth mode’, when the unit is turned on the battery voltage/capacity is indicated via the three ‘traffic light’... -
Page 15: Charging
13 Charging Do NOT Charge from mains with the Case Lid Shut ® The MLC is charged in a MIL-Star carrying case using the integrated mains Power Supply Unit (PSU) or connection to a nominal 12V or 24V DC supply (e.g. car or truck) or directly from a 12V (nominal) PV Solar Panel. - Page 16 If charging 8 lights (or 7 lights + 1 MLC) fully exhausted units from a vehicle’s 12V supply the total load will be 4 Amps. The cable and connector (with 5 Amp fuse fitted) are capable of supporting this load. Be aware that many vehicle supply sockets may be unable to support this load or that the vehicle’s socket (and then the cable connector) may get hot.
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Page 17: Mlc Dimensions
14 MLC Dimensions Dimension Value (mm/inches) Comment Width 84mm / 3.31 inches Length 98mm / 3.90 inches Including Power Studs and connectors fitted with dust caps Including 6mm base – Standard product Height 65mm / 2.56 inches 15 MLC and Carry/Charger Case Weight ®... -
Page 18: Electrical Specification (Mlc)
17 Electrical Specification (MLC) Parameter Value Operating voltage (nominal): 7.5V DC 6.0V – 8.4V DC Absolute voltage range: 12.5V – 28.0V DC Charger input voltage range: Running power consumption: 0.5 watts (maximum with UHF tranceiver on) Sleep power consumption: 0.001 watts (All radios off) On-board fuses: 2 * 1 Amp (self re-setting type) Reverse voltage protection:... -
Page 19: Uhf Radio Modem Specification
18 UHF Radio Modem Specification The same Telit UHF Radio Modem is used in MIL-Star, HEMS-Star, RLC, MLC, PLC and KFC and the FEC Systems Management PC Dongle. The Modem has the following specification. Parameter Value UK/EU/ROW 868 MHz USA 915MHz... -
Page 20: Special Orders
At additional cost and with a Minimum Order Quantity, units can be supplied with alternative main radios. Please contact your FEC sales representative to discuss your particular requirements. Software Features At additional cost, units can be programmed to perform non-standard functions. -
Page 21: The Carrying And Charging Case
22 The Carrying and Charging Case The carrying case can accommodate up to 8 lights (or 7 lights and 1 MLC), has an integrated 100-240V AC Power Supply Unit (PSU) and leads for connection to either the mains supply (for the PSU) or a vehicle nominal 12-24V DC supply. -
Page 22: Uhf Antenna
23 UHF Antenna An external antenna may be connected either directly to the unit (Figure 13 shows antenna supplied with Zulu Dongle): Figure 13 or by connecting supplied mag-mount UHF antenna or an optional wall-mounted whip antenna (Figure 14): Figure 14 ©... -
Page 23: Vhf Antenna And Cables
Antenna and Cables 24.1 Standard Mobile Antenna The MLC is supplied with a simple mag-mount whip antenna (Figure 15): Aviator-2 WSM-225) For installations with good signal strength this all that is required. If an extension cable is required, the use of RG58 cable is recommended. - Page 24 24.3 VHF Cable For a long run you may want to use RG213 cable (this has an outside diameter of 10.3mm). For a short run you may want to use RG58 cable (this has an outside diameter of 4.99mm). At the controller end you will need to terminate in an SMA plug (which may require the use of a reducing adaptor if RG213 cable is used).
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Page 25: Diagnostics And Fault Finding
Turn off the unit Securely wrap the unit in protective foam or similar Send the unit to FEC for repair – by a permitted carrier (see next section) © Interleader Limited 2017 25 of 30 Printed: 06/09/2017... -
Page 26: Transportation
26 Transportation Defective Li-Ion batteries are not permitted to be air transported. Batteries are subject to special conditions when transported, particularly by air. The relevant ICAO/IATA documents make the following Provision (A67): IATA-ICAO Provision A67 for the carriage of Batteries Non-spillable batteries meeting the requirements of Packing Instruction 872 are not subject to these Regulations if, at a temperature of 55ºC (131ºF), the electrolyte will not flow from a ruptured or cracked case. -
Page 27: Software Updater - Mlc
28 Software Updater - MLC The MLC can be updated with new software by users. Software updates are available as downloads from the FEC website. Two formats are supported; executable (.exe) and self-extracting zip files. If your PC firewall prevents downloading of the .exe file, download and extract the zip file version. -
Page 28: Wireless Command Mode
MLC directly and perform a range of control, testing and configuration tasks. The FEC SMS V3 has a separate manual – Please read carefully before attempting to install or run the software. -
Page 29: Wired Interface
30 Wired Interface The connections for the wired interface are shown below: Charger Input Connect +12V to +28V to pin 1 and 0V to pin 6. Relay Circuits Ensure that the relay coil voltage rating is the same as the supply (charger) voltage. Connect each channel as follows: Channel 1 Pins 1 and 2... - Page 30 End of Document © Interleader Limited 2017 30 of 30 Printed: 06/09/2017...
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