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TRAFFIC BEACON USER MANUAL
84322_MANUAL_TRA_E-Series_RevA
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  • Page 1 E Series TRAFFIC BEACON USER MANUAL 84322_MANUAL_TRA_E-Series_RevA Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com | carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.10 Override Box Installation.......................... 50 5.0 EMS Programming and Testing ........................51 EMS On-Board User Interface Operation ....................51 R920-E Programming ..........................64 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 3 8.0 Troubleshooting .............................. 71 BIST Error Codes ............................ 72 9.0 Customer Service and Warranty ........................74 Additional Products ..........................74 Glossary ..............................75 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 4: Warnings And Precautions

    NOTE suggests optimal conditions and provides additional information. Warranty Disclaimer This manual will familiarize you with the features, operation standards, and installation of Carmanah's E Series of flashing beacons. Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance, installation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the warranty.
  • Page 5 Changes or modifications to Carmanah equipment not expressly approved by Carmanah could void both the user's authority to operate the equipment and the warranty. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 6 E SERIES USER MANUAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS E Series Solar Engine Mounting Adapters RRFB Light Bars, Circular Beacons, LED Signs Pedestrian Push Button Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    This manual contains information on all four E Series flashing beacons: the R920-E, R820-E, R829-E, and R247- E. To figure out what sections to consult when setting up your E Series product, use the guide corresponding to your product below to find the appropriate sections to follow.

  • Page 8: How To Set Up The R820-E

    3.9 LED Signs Overview, Page 19-20 (if installing LED Signs) • 4.0 Installation, Page 22 (follow instructions here) • 5.4 R247-E Programming, Page 65 • 6.0 Commissioning, Page 66 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Radio communication between the same products is always present in R820-E and R920-E systems and is an option in R829-E systems. In addition to the E Series, Carmanah also manufactures larger F and G Series versions of the R920, R820, R829, and R247 products. Wireless communication works seamlessly between products regardless of whether they are E, F, or G Series.

  • Page 10: R920-E: Pedestrian Crosswalk With Rrfb Light Bars

    R920-E with Dual Light Bar and R920-E Advance Warning with Push Button (uni-directional) Push Button (bi-directional) single Light Bar and No Push Button (uni-directional) Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 11 E SERIES USER MANUAL 3.0 INTRODUCTION Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 12: R820-E: Pedestrian Crosswalk With Circular Beacons

    As an alternative to circular beacons, R820-Es can be configured with pedestrian signage equipped with edge-lit signs. Details on LED Signs can be found below in section 3.9, Page 19. Typical Configurations Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 13: R829-E: School Zone Flashing Beacon

    The optional internal Carmanah calendar requires attachment of a USB communications module to the EMS. The calendar is programmed via the USB connection and stored in the EMS. The calendar can store a schedule up to 512 days.
  • Page 14 A USB cable is part of the calendar programming kit and is provided and is coiled up inside the E Series solar engine prior to shipment. Eight different day types can be defined (including OFF all day). Each day type can be configured for up to eight (8) ON periods of arbitrary length.

  • Page 15: R247-E: 24-Hour Flashing Beacon

    As an alternative to circular beacons, R247-Es can be configured with pedestrian signage equipped with edge-lit signs. Details on LED Signs can be found below in section 3.9, Page 19. Typical Configurations R247-E with Integrated Signal Head Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 16: Rrfb Light Bars: Overview

    Do not mix different sizes or colors of LED circular beacons on the same EMS. Three (3) fixtures in an E Series must be either wired in parallel or use a “Unison” flash pattern to avoid current imbalance and ensure all fixtures receive the same amount of current while flashing and therefore produce the same brightness.
  • Page 17 E SERIES USER MANUAL 3.0 INTRODUCTION Single Beacon 4.5” Post Dual Beacon Horizontal Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 18 E SERIES USER MANUAL 3.0 INTRODUCTION Dual Beacon Vertical E Series Solar Engine on Integrated Signal Head Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 19: Led Signs: Overview

    3.0 INTRODUCTION LED Signs: Overview In addition to RRFB light bars and circular beacons, the E Series can also support LED signs. LED signs are available in a variety of formats including stop and pedestrian crosswalk signage. LED signs are electrically connected and driven directly by the EMS like other traffic fixtures.

  • Page 20: General Wiring Information

    3.0 INTRODUCTION 3.10 General Wiring Information This section describes wiring details for the E Series harnesses and the connectors they terminate upon to allow customers to modify, replace, or adapt standard wiring as needed. Maximum Wire Gauge for Termination on EMS...

  • Page 21: Third-Party Devices

    A third-party device (3PD) is non-Carmanah equipment that interacts with the E Series in one or more ways: • The E Series provides a status signal to 3PD (e.g. Digital Output signals when E Series fixtures are flashing, allowing 3PD equipment such as overhead lighting to activate) •...

  • Page 22: Installation

    The E Series flashing beacons can be installed in under an hour (assuming the pole is already in place in the field to mount the unit on). No trenching, external cabling, traffic disruption, or site remediation is required.

  • Page 23: Tools And Materials Required

    9. Close the solar engine and ensure the solar panel is facing the equator (pointing south if you are in the northern hemisphere). Tools and Materials Required The following tools and materials may be required to mount your Carmanah flashing beacon depending on the E Series model and configuration: a. Imperial socket set h.
  • Page 24 3. For a side mount, attach the solar engine to the retaining nut. 4. For a 2” or 2.5” perforated square post, secure the adapter to the post using appropriate fasteners. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...

  • Page 25: Integrated Solar Engine/Beacon Installation

    Integrated Solar Engine/Beacon Installation When installing a version of the E Series that has its solar engine integrated directly into the top of a signal head (e.g. R247-E), the pole adapters must be mounted to the pole first (so the lock washer can be tightened). The solar engine can then be fastened.
  • Page 26 4.0 INSTALLATION Reinforced Signal Heads The E Series is available in a mounting option where the solar engine is attached directly to the top of a reinforced signal head. This option is available for both 8” and 12” signal heads.
  • Page 27 4.0 INSTALLATION Integrating the E Series Solar Engine to a Reinforced Signal Head To attach the E Series solar engine to the top of a reinforced signal head, assemble as shown below. Serrated Lock Ring Octagonal Lock Nut and Set...
  • Page 28 Installation of the load spreader plate is optional for the E Series depending on the local wind speeds. The load spreader is mandatory for the larger F Series systems. To install the load spreader plate, simply place it in the bottom of the 12”...
  • Page 29 4.0 INSTALLATION 2. Mount the solar engine and signal head assembly to the post mount pointing the signal head in the direction required. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 30 E SERIES USER MANUAL 4.0 INSTALLATION 3. Tighten the nipple to secure the system in place. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 31 E SERIES USER MANUAL 4.0 INSTALLATION 4. Ensure the solar panel is facing south and then tighten the nut. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 32: Rrfb Light Bars Wiring Diagram (For The R920-E)

    E SERIES USER MANUAL 4.0 INSTALLATION RRFB Light Bars Wiring Diagram (for the R920-E) Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 33: Rrfb Light Bars Installation (For The R920-E)

    2. Mount the light bar universal bracket(s), feeding the light bar cable through the center of the bracket. Bolts and banding not supplied. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 34 3. Mount the light bar(s) onto the universal bracket(s), feeding the light bar cable through the housing. 4. Bolt the light bar to the universal bracket as shown below. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 35 5. Align the light bar toward the traffic as required. The angle can be adjusted +/- 3 degrees. Tighten mounting nuts to lock in place. 6. Secure the light bar cable using supplied cable ties as shown. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 36 A T-15 Torx security bit is required to loosen the screws to gain access to the inside of the light bar. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 37 Locations of Anti-Vandal Screws 9. If the pedestrian confirmation light is not required in one direction, use the supplied opaque label to cover the indicator light. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 38 E SERIES USER MANUAL 4.0 INSTALLATION Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 39: Circular Beacons Wiring Diagram (For The R820-E, R829-E, And R247-E)

    Circular Beacons Wiring Diagram (for the R820-E, R829-E, and R247-E) Harness, EMS to Circular Beacon Up to 4X Circular Beacon Optional Circular Beacons Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 40 E SERIES USER MANUAL 4.0 INSTALLATION Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 41: Circular Beacons Installation (For The R820-E, R829-E, And R247-E)

    4.0 INSTALLATION Circular Beacons Installation (for the R820-E, R829-E, and R247-E) The E Series provides standard wiring to support up to four (4) circular beacons. If using a single integrated engine and beacon, proceed to the next section. 1. Thread the flashing beacon harness through the beacon arms. Then, mount the top flashing beacon arm to the pole using stainless banding or bolts (not supplied).
  • Page 42 E SERIES USER MANUAL 4.0 INSTALLATION Wiring for Yellow Beacon Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 43 E SERIES USER MANUAL 4.0 INSTALLATION Positive on leftmost terminal (position #1) and Negative on rightmost terminal (position #6) Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 44: Push Button Installation (For The R920-E And R820-E)

    4.0 INSTALLATION Push Button Installation (for the R920-E and R820-E) If the E Series is wired for a pushbutton but none is needed (such as an advance RRFB), insulate the ends and secure the wires. ADA regulations specify that the button should be 42” from the ground.
  • Page 45 4. Attach the button mounting adapter to the pole, connect the button cable to the button, and attach the button to the mounting adapter. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...

  • Page 46: Battery Installation

    Batteries must be installed with the terminals facing outward as shown below. 1. Open the solar engine and install the batteries, connecting each battery using the correct polarity. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 47 E SERIES USER MANUAL 4.0 INSTALLATION Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 48 See the “5.0 EMS Programming and Testing” section (Page 51-65) to adjust default settings and to perform system testing and commissioning. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 49 4. Close the latch and solar panel to complete installation. 5. Ensure the solar panel is facing the equator (pointing south if you are in the northern hemisphere). Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...

  • Page 50: Override Box Installation

    The USB cable is used to communicate calendar data between the R829-E and a windows PC. The override box can be mounted on 2” square perforated and round poles. Assembly required. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...

  • Page 51: Ems Programming And Testing

    5.0 EMS PROGRAMMING AND TESTING 5.0 EMS Programming and Testing The E Series’ Energy Management System (EMS) has several programming functions and settings. These are accessed through the On-Board User Interface (OBUI). Specific products will use a subset of the complete OBUI settings, which will be covered in this manual’s sections specific to each product.
  • Page 52 When in LVD, the fixtures will not flash and the digital output signal (if used) is also turned off. User-adjustable? Broadcast to other systems? Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 53 Should the installation location or situation change, you can adjust this setting. Please contact Carmanah Customer Service prior to making any adjustments. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 54 Similarly, a system with input configured as “NO” Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 55 60 to 1200 seconds in 60 second steps • 3600 seconds The Carmanah default duration is 20 seconds. Longer duration flash periods are useful for applications such as warning traffic of heavy equipment on logging and mining haul roads, etc. User-adjustable?
  • Page 56 When programming intensity for RRFBs or ITE-compliant circular beacons, minimum current settings must be applied. Contact Carmanah for guidance. User-adjustable? Broadcast to other systems? Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 57 Night Dimming sets the night intensity as a fraction of daytime intensity expressed as a percentage. It is set in 10% steps. For no night dimming, this is set to 100%. Carmanah default is 30% for all fixtures except red beacons which are not dimmed at night per FHWA.
  • Page 58 5.0 EMS PROGRAMMING AND TESTING Automatic Light Control (ALC) Automatic Light Control (ALC) is a Carmanah patented energy management system. ALC is an optional setting that allows the EMS to reduce the fixture brightness in response to unexpected deficiencies in sunlight energy that result in unusually large decreases in battery charge.
  • Page 59 Internal Calendar If an E Series is configured as an R829-E and has the optional calendar module installed, it will be provided with a USB cable that allows users to program an internal calendar for scheduling when the fixtures should flash during school hours.
  • Page 60 Low Voltage Disconnect activates. A system without a radio will still show the “RF” entry, but it will not have any effect on behavior. Carmanah default is “off.” Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 61 The 2.4GHz band that the E Series radio module uses is public spectrum, and there may be a strong interference signal nearby. Systems without radios will still show a channel assignment, but it will not have any effect on behavior.
  • Page 62 The 12-volt signal is intended to control external relays up to 30mA current draw. Contact Carmanah Sales for support on how to use the Digital Output feature. The Digital Output feature is wired out during the E Series’ fabrication and is not intended to be wired by end users after purchase.
  • Page 63 Installers can do this from the EMS without having to climb down to the push button or override box to test. User-adjustable? Broadcast to other systems? Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 64: R920-E Programming

    To uniquely configure the E Series EMS as an R920-E, do the following:  Set the flash pattern to RFB1 or RFB2  Set input type to bttn  Set flash duration Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 65: R820-E Programming

     Set the temperature to either red or yellow to match the circular beacon color  Set Calendar to off  Set RF (Radio) to OFF Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 66: Commissioning

     Retrieved calendar from R829-E is confirmed to be accurate.  Solar panel pointed south (or wherever custom instructions required).  Override box (if equipped) correctly activates or deactivates the flashing (depending on E Series model configuration).  The solar panel is properly latched, and the solar engine body is secured tightly and unable to spin.

  • Page 67: Maintenance And Product Care

    7.0 MAINTENANCE AND PRODUCT CARE 7.0 Maintenance and Product Care The E Series solar engine is designed to operate reliably for years with virtually no need for maintenance. Carmanah recommends routine inspections of the solar panels to ensure that they are unobstructed by anything...

  • Page 68: Battery Replacement

    E Series battery be used. You should replace both batteries at the same time. As part of the E Series’ battery interactions, the general health of the battery is tracked in a form of “odometer.” If battery status is reported as “Bad”, it is this function that has determined the battery health is too poor to be...
  • Page 69 You may review the settings if necessary. See the information decal on the back of the solar panel and the user manual for additional information. NOTE: Depending on your system, some connections may not be installed. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 70: Ems Recycling

    EMS in an appropriate way that will ensure most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately. Check your local municipality for electronics recyclers. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Check that does not flash. the electrical connections are secure. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

  • Page 72: Bist Error Codes

    For example, if there were a charger problem (4000) and a problem with the fixture LED (8000), the hexadecimal sum would be C000. 4 + 8 =12, which is “C” in hexadecimal. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 73 E SERIES USER MANUAL 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING The BIST codes can be used to assist Carmanah technical support in solving product configuration or performance issues. Please contact Carmanah technical support if the issue you encounter is not easily solved be reviewing the information provided in this document.

  • Page 74: Customer Service And Warranty

    Carmanah offers a variety of solar-powered and energy-efficient LED lighting products. In addition to the E Series, the F and G Series are available as larger versions which are fully compatible with the E Series. Carmanah also provides cabinet-based and AC-powered systems for applications that may require third-party devices, longer autonomy, more activations per day, or have poor solar availability.

  • Page 75: Glossary

    9.0 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY Glossary Autonomy: The number of days or nights the E Series can continue to operate normally without any battery charging from the solar panels. EMS: Energy Management System. The electronic controller inside the E Series that is...

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