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Carmanah SC315 User Manual

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SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL
COVERS MODELS SC315 AND SB435HP

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  • Page 1 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL COVERS MODELS SC315 AND SB435HP...

  • Page 2: Warnings And Precautions

    SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Warnings and Precautions Safety and Usage Precautions Batteries are shipped fully-charged. The following symbols indicate important safety Use extreme caution when handling warnings and precautions throughout this manual. They are defined as follows:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Warnings and Precautions ........2 Warranty Disclaimer ..........2 Standards ............2 Safety and Usage Precautions ......2 Introduction .............5 System Components ...........5 System Configurations .........5 Pedestrian Confirmation LED Options ....5 Typical Installations ..........6 Typical Pole and Sign Configuration ....9...
  • Page 4 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Solar Panel Solar Panel Mounting Adapter Antenna Ambient Light Sensor SC315 with SC315 with dual (not visible) single Light Bar Light Bars and and Push Button Push Button Controller Cabinet (Uni-directional) (Bi-directional) Onboard...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Beacon products are ideal for pedestrian activated crosswalk applications. System Components Single Light Bar No Confirmation The SC315 series can be configured to meet a Light variety of crosswalk requirements. The following components make up each of these configurations: • Control Cabinet, consisting of: •...

  • Page 6: Typical Installations

    SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Typical Installations Standard - Two-way Roadway Advance - Two-way Roadway Standard - One-way Roadway Single Pole Median - Two-way Roadway 71769_SC315Solar_GenIII_UserManual_RevC © 2014, Carmanah Technologies Corporation...
  • Page 7 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Two Pole Median - Two-way Roadway Overhead - Two-way Roadway Roundabout 71769_SC315Solar_GenIII_UserManual_RevC © 2014, Carmanah Technologies Corporation...
  • Page 8 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Four Pole - Parallel Crosswalks Two Pole, Staggered - Parallel Crosswalks Four Pole with Median - Parallel Crosswalks 71769_SC315Solar_GenIII_UserManual_RevC © 2014, Carmanah Technologies Corporation...

  • Page 9: Typical Pole And Sign Configuration

    SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Typical Pole and Sign Configuration 10" Typical 19" Typical 14'11" Typical (30" Sign) 15'7" Typical (36" Sign) 17'0" Typical (48" Sign) 7" Typical 41" Typical (30" Sign) 49" Typical (36" Sign) 66" Typical (48" Sign) 6"...

  • Page 10: Installation

    SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Installation Summary Basic steps to install a SC315 Solar LED RRFB: 1. Mount the solar panel to pole, feeding the panel cable down the pole. 2. Mount the controller cabinet with the EMS to the pole, feeding the light bar and push button cables down the pole.

  • Page 11: Step By Step Instructions

    SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Step by Step Instructions For top pole mount, attach the solar panel rails and mounting adapter plate. For side pole solar panel mount, see step 7 in this manual. Attach the solar panel pole adapter to the pole.
  • Page 12 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Feed the solar panel cable through the post adapter and down the post. Note the orientation of the hole for the cable in the pole adapter. Seal the hole in the pole adapter with appropriate sealant.
  • Page 13 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Orient the solar panel so it is facing the equator (pointing south if you are in the northern hemisphere). Secure the pole adapter setscrews. If required, the panel may be mounted higher on the pole by rotating the adapter plate. Note this orientation is not recommended in high wind zone areas.
  • Page 14 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION For the optional side pole solar mount, orientate the mount so it is facing the equator (pointing south if you are in the northern hemisphere). Secure the mount to the pole using stainless steel banding.
  • Page 15 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Feed the solar panel cable into the cabinet and feed the light bar cable(s) and push button cable(s) from the cabinet down the pole. Typical cabinet mounting location for bidirectional signage Typical cabinet...
  • Page 16 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Connect the solar panel wires to the terminal block, ensuring the correct polarity. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Solar Panel Wire BLACK Solar Panel Wire Feed the push button wires through the pole, creating a drip loop to prevent water ingress into the button.
  • Page 17 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Mount the light bar universal bracket(s), feeding the light bar cable through the center of the bracket. Banding not supplied. Dual Light Bar mounting method Mount the light bar(s) onto the universal bracket(s), feeding the light bar cable through the grommet in the housing.
  • Page 18 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Bolt the light bar to the universal bracket, ensuring the star washers are inserted between the brackets. Align the light bar toward the traffic as required, and tighten mounting nuts to lock in place.
  • Page 19 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Secure the light bar cable using supplied cable ties as shown. Push the light bar wires into the light bar connectors, following the color scheme as noted on LED. 71769_SC315Solar_GenIII_UserManual_RevC © 2014, Carmanah Technologies Corporation...
  • Page 20 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Slide on light bar cover and secure with provided screws. If the pedestrian confirmation light is not required in one direction, use the supplied opaque label to cover the indicator light. 71769_SC315Solar_GenIII_UserManual_RevC © 2014, Carmanah Technologies Corporation...
  • Page 21 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Feed the push button cable through the post, creating a drip loop. NOTE If there is no push button on the pole (such as an advance RRFB) then insulate the ends and secure the wires.
  • Page 22 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION If the optional audible push button was ordered, there will be an additional controller card in the cabinet and the audible push button(s) will be included in the shipping box. Install audible push button, running the cable from the pole, down the back of the button and into the compartment at the bottom of the button.
  • Page 23 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION Install the Battery, connecting each battery terminal to the correct polarity. CAUTION ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD NOTE Battery should be installed with the terminals facing outward. 71769_SC315Solar_GenIII_UserManual_RevC © 2014, Carmanah Technologies Corporation...
  • Page 24 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL INSTALLATION The system is factory programmed to operate and communicate to other units without configuration once the battery is connected. See 'EMS Programming and Testing' section to adjust default settings and to perform system testing. Close and secure cabinet door.

  • Page 25: Ems Programming And Testing

    SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL EMS PROGRAMMING AND TESTING EMS Programming and Press and hold the set button to accept the new setting. The display will flash 3 times to indicate the Testing setting has been accepted. The Energy Management System (EMS) has several programming functions and settings.
  • Page 26 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL EMS PROGRAMMING AND TESTING ALERT! LEd: LED flasher fault alert. This alert only appears if there is a problem with the LED flasher(s). Use the tESt function or press the SHRT pedestrian push button to clear the alert once the problem has been resolved SHrt: LED flasher is shorted.

  • Page 27: System Testing

    In order for the entire crosswalk set to operate when Testing the LED Flashers a pedestrian push button is activated, the SC315 utilizes an on board radio to communicate to the other units that make up the crosswalk set. The radio...

  • Page 28: Maintenance & Product Care

    • shade that may have developed after installation replacement, it is recommended that the original due to adjacent plant growth. SC315 Battery be used (Carmanah part # 70774). If there is more than one controller at the installation The frequency of the inspections depends on location site, it is recommended to replace all the batteries at and local weather patterns.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    LEDs on same post flash, but other systems The SC315 communicate via a radio. If one system is activated, but the other systems in the in the crosswalk set won't flash crosswalk set are not coming on, this points to a radio issue.
  • Page 30 SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause - What to Check The LEDs are dim when flashing The battery voltage may be too low for proper operation and the system has activated the Automatic Light Control (ALC). Check the OBUI for ALC status and battery voltage. See the EMS programming and testing section of this manual.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Mechanical Specifications Cabinet Dimensions Width 10.5" (267 mm) Depth (not including mount) 6.5" (165 mm) Height 19.5" (495 mm) Weight 39.6 lbs (18 kg) Solar Panel Dimensions Height, Width, Depth 26.2" x 21.1" x 1.38" (665 mm x 536 mm x 35 mm)

  • Page 32: Wiring Layout

    SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL WIRING LAyOUT Wiring Layout 2x 18 AWG wire When using with 8 mm pin appropriate ferrules RRFB RRFB to combine button inputs in parallel, one SC315 controller Optional Light Bar will support up to 4...
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  • Page 34: Warranty

    SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL WARRANTy Warranty This product is covered by the Carmanah warranty. Visit www.carmanah.com for additional information or contact the customer service department. Before contacting Carmanah’s customer service department, please have the serial number of your system available, a brief description of the problem, as well as all details of the installation.

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