Carmanah E Series User Manual

Carmanah E Series User Manual

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E / F Series
TRAFFIC BEACON USER MANUAL
For the R920-E/F, R820-E/F, R829-E/F, and R247-E/F flashing beacons
84323_MANUAL_TRA_E-F-Series_RevA
Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 |
customerservice@carmanah.com
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  • Page 1 E / F Series TRAFFIC BEACON USER MANUAL For the R920-E/F, R820-E/F, R829-E/F, and R247-E/F flashing beacons 84323_MANUAL_TRA_E-F-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

    Circular Beacon Installation ........................35 LED Enhanced Sign Installation ......................36 Push Button Installation ........................... 37 Battery Installation ........................... 39 5.0 Installation of Optional Accessories ......................43 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 3 9.0 Troubleshooting .............................. 71 BIST Error Codes ............................ 72 10.0 Customer Service and Warranty ........................74 10.1 Additional Products ..........................74 10.2 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 and F Series flashing beacons. Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance, installation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the warranty.
  • Page 5 All Carmanah traffic products use a constant-current LED output circuit. Not all traffic beacons are compatible with this output. Please contact Carmanah for additional information and guidance when adding or replacing beacons or other hardware. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 6: System Components

    Solar Engine User Interface (E Series shown) (OBUI) Solar Panels Mounting Adapters RRFB Light Bars, Circular Beacons, LED Enhanced 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: Introduction

    Circular beacons or LED signs The E Series models all share a common compact solar engine, while the F Series models share a common, larger solar engine with a more powerful solar panel and higher-capacity batteries. The F Series can also accommodate third-party devices within its larger solar engine.
  • Page 8: Radio Communication

    Radio communication between products is standard in R820-E/F and R920-E/F systems and is an option in R829-E/F systems. In addition to the E and F Series, Carmanah also manufactures larger, cabinet-based 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 9 E / F SERIES USER MANUAL 2.0 INTRODUCTION Typical R920 Configurations, cont’d Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 10: R820-E And R820-F: Pedestrian Crosswalk With Circular Beacons

    As an alternative to circular beacons, R820 systems can be configured with LED Enhanced Signs. Details on LED Enhanced Signs can be found in Section 2.9 Section 4.3. Typical R820 Configuration Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 11: R829-E And R829-F: School Zone Flashing Beacon

    2) A non-wireless R829 can also be turned on and off through a hard-wired switch. This switching function can be provided by an override box, a third-part time switch, or both. 3) A wireless R829 can operate as the master controller in a group of wireless Carmanah E, F, or G Series traffic products 4) Other Carmanah E, F, or G Series products respond to commands from a wireless R829 master controller system and operate according to the master’s calendar schedule.
  • Page 12: R247-E And R247-F: 24-Hour Flashing Beacon

    Minimum Windows 7 operating system is required (32-bit or 64-bit). The software can be obtained by contacting Carmanah Traffic Sales. The software is also included on a USB memory stick in the calendar software programming kit, which also includes a 32-foot active USB extension harness which can be used to program a system’s calendar from a vehicle.
  • Page 13: Rrfb Light Bars: Overview

    2.0 INTRODUCTION RRFB Light Bars: Overview E Series and F Series products support up to four (4) RRFB light bar fixtures. The FHWA Interim Approval 21 March 20 , 2018 defines the flash pattern of the RRFB and specifies the J595 standard for photometrics. Each light bar consists of a left and right module, with each module having eight (8) LEDs connected in series.
  • Page 14: Led Enhanced Signs: Overview

    2.0 INTRODUCTION LED Enhanced Signs: Overview In addition to RRFB light bars and circular beacons, E Series and F Series products can power LED Enhanced Signs. LED Enhanced Signs are available in a variety of formats including stop and pedestrian crosswalk signage.
  • Page 15 Guardian audible push button. For installation and more information see Section 5.8. Contact Carmanah for additional support in connecting and configuring the above the devices or other third-party devices. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 16: Solar Engine Installation

    Contact Carmanah for a detailed examination and solar simulations for your site. Tools and Materials Required The following tools and materials may be required to mount your Carmanah flashing beacon depending on the model and configuration: a. Imperial socket set h.
  • Page 17: Solar Engine Mounting To Round Post

    3. Tighten set screw or clamp bolt at top of mount, if present. 4. Install on post and orient solar engine to face south (for Northern Hemisphere locations). 5. Tighten set screws onto post. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 18: Solar Engine Mounting To Square Post With Universal Cast Mount

    3. Install mount onto square post and tighten bolts onto post. 4. Loosen less than one turn until solar engine faces south (for Northern Hemisphere locations). 5. Tighten top bolt on mount. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 19: Solar Engine Mounting To Square Post With Steel Mount

    4. Thread octagonal nut onto solar engine nipple. 5. Orient solar engine to face south (for locations in Northern Hemisphere). 6. Tighten octagonal nut and set screw. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 20: Solar Engine Mounting To Side Of Post

    4. Thread solar engine all the way onto nut in channel. Loosen less than one turn until solar engine faces south (for Northern Hemisphere locations). 5. Tighten top octagonal nut down against mount, then tighten two set screws within octagonal nuts. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 21: Reinforced Signal Head For Integrated Solar Engine / Signal Head

    The following sections describe mounting options in which 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 for E Series, and 12” only for F Series.
  • Page 22: Integrated Solar Engine With Signal Head - Round Post

    7. Tighten mount screws onto post, then tighten octagonal nut and nut set screw. The above steps can also be used on square steel posts if using the universal round & square cast mount kit. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 23 E / F SERIES USER MANUAL 3.0 SOLAR ENGINE INSTALLATION Integrated Solar Engine with Signal Head – Round Post diagram Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 24: Integrated Solar Engine With Signal Head - Square Steel Post

    5. Adjust direction of signal if required, and orient solar engine to face south (for Northern Hemisphere locations). 6. Tighten nipple, top octagonal nut, and two set screws. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 25 E / F SERIES USER MANUAL 3.0 SOLAR ENGINE INSTALLATION Integrated Solar Engine with Signal Head – Square Steel Post diagram Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 26: Integrated Solar Engine With Signal Head - Square Wood Post

    5. Adjust direction of signal if required, and orient solar engine to face south (for Northern Hemisphere locations). 6. Tighten nipple, top octagonal nut, and set screw. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 27 E / F SERIES USER MANUAL 3.0 SOLAR ENGINE INSTALLATION Integrated Solar Engine with Signal Head – Square Wood Post diagram Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 28: Integrated Solar Engine With Signal Head - Side Of Post

    4. Adjust direction of the signal if required, and orient solar engine to face south (for Northern Hemisphere locations). 5. Tighten nipple, top octagonal nut, and three set screws. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 29 E / F SERIES USER MANUAL 3.0 SOLAR ENGINE INSTALLATION Integrated Solar Engine with Signal Head – Side of Post diagram Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 30: Fixture, Push Button, & Battery Installation

    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 31 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 32 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 33 Two additional #8 screws are provided to prevent vandals from twisting the light bar grossly out of alignment. These anti-vandal screws are installed through slots in the inner bracket into tapped holes in the outer bracket as shown below. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 34 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 35: Circular Beacon Installation

    Complete the flashing beacon assembly and attach the bottom arm mount to the pole using stainless steel banding or bolts (not supplied). Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 36: Led Enhanced Sign Installation

    Red from solar engine to Yellow in LED Enhanced Sign 7. Negative: Black from solar engine to White in LED Enhanced Sign 8. Close the connection box. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 37: Push Button Installation

    2. Feed push button cable through pole, creating a drip loop. 3. Mount the push button to the post, connecting the wires to the push button. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 38 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 39: Battery Installation

    Remove all jewelry (bracelets, metal-strap watches, etc.) before attempting to handle the batteries. Batteries must be installed with the terminals facing outward as shown below. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 40 1. Open the solar engine and install the batteries. Connect harness push-on terminals to battery terminals of correct polarity (red to positive, black to negative). 2. Secure batteries with battery strap; note proper routing. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 41 (red to positive, black to negative). Bend ring terminal over battery terminal as shown. Apply dielectric grease or other anti-corrosion product to terminals. Slide boots back over terminals. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 42 1. Close the latch and solar panel to complete installation. 2. 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 43: Installation Of Optional Accessories

    32-foot active USB extension harness. The USB extension allows programming from a distance from the pole. For example, from a laptop within a work vehicle parked nearby. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 44: Rtc Time Switch Installation (F Series Only)

    Remove lid from time switch. Install onto standoffs with three screws as shown. Replace switch cover. Mate harness from EMS. 2. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for configuration of switch. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 45: Information Display Company Time Switch Installation (F Series Only)

    Fasten plate/switch assembly into solar engine using 4 screws. Mate harness from EMS. 3. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for configuration of switch. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 46: Applied Information Or Fcu Modem Kit Installation (F Series Only)

    1. Remove four corner screws holding 3PD mount plate to solar engine standoffs. Set aside plate and screws. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 47 3. Install 3PD plate, AI unit and four screws into solar engine standoffs as shown. Mate rectangular EMS connector and coax connectors from antenna (if used). 4. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for unit configuration. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 48: 3Pd Time Switch Supplementary Information

    5, 6, 7, 8 Controller comes preinstalled and prewired with F Series Polara XAV controller kit option. *Consult manufacturer’s documentation to confirm. 3PD Adapter Mounting Plate Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 49 Pin Assignment in TE Circular Connector provided with RTC/IDC time switch kit: Pin Assignment in TE Circular Connector provided with AI time switch and modem kit: Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 50: Dc Relay Kit Installation (F Series Only)

    Bend the terminals to permit the white boot to slide over them. 4. Replace the fuses into the fuseholders. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 51: Polara Xav Controller Kit Installation (F Series Only)

    2. If access to voice chip is required, remove AUD2, AUD1 and MIC terminals on XAV-to-button harness and remove voice chip through slot in chassis. Remove four chassis screws to further access XAV module, if required (see image below). Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 52: Campbell Guardian Audible Push Button Kit Installation (F Series Only)

    The display will when the setting is ready mode. flash 3 times to indicate to edit. the setting has been accepted. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 53 (open circuit). When the problem has been corrected and flashing is triggered, the LED Fault menu item will again disappear. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 54 The second value that is displayed is the output voltage of the solar panel and is useful for troubleshooting. Solar panel voltage in sunlight will typically be between 15 and 20 volts. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 55 If an alternating pattern is used with 3 beacons, the beacons cannot be made to have equal brightness and an LED fault will be generated. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 56 3600 seconds (one hour) • 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. Extending the Flash Duration setting significantly can affect the solar energy balance of the system.
  • Page 57 Should the installation location or situation change, you can adjust this setting. Please contact Carmanah Customer Service prior to making any adjustments. Intensity adjustments are 20mA per step. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 58 J595, ensure that a worst-case night dimming does not dim the fixtures below the required current needed to achieve compliance. Carmanah Night Dimming default is 30% for all fixtures except red beacons which are not dimmed at night per FHWA.
  • Page 59 Carmanah Ambient Auto Adjust default is on. Automatic Light Control (ALC) Automatic Light Control (ALC) is a Carmanah patented energy management system. ALC allows the EMS to reduce the fixture brightness in response to low battery states of charge. ALC activates if battery charge gets as below 70%, which doesn’t occur in normal circumstances when the system is properly sized for its location.
  • Page 60 See separate calendar programming guide for comprehensive programming and operation of the internal calendar feature. Carmanah Internal Calendar default is on for systems equipped with the optional internal calendar module, and off for systems without it. Screenshot of Carmanah Calendar software: Carmanah Technologies Corp.
  • Page 61 Low Voltage Disconnect activates. A system without a radio will still show the Radio Enable entry, but it will not have any effect on behavior. Carmanah Radio Enable default is on for systems containing the radio module, and off for systems without it. Radio Channel For radio-equipped systems, the Radio Channel setting is used to configure the channel that is used for communication with other systems in the same group.
  • 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 pre- wired during the factory assembly and is not intended to be wired by end users after purchase.
  • Page 63 “Test” is a good way to determine whether or not a problem is caused by the fixtures. Installers can do this from the EMS without having to climb down to the push button or override box to test. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 64 The Firmware Version menu item provides the current version of firmware in the EMS. Firmware cannot be updated via the USB communications cable. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 65: R920-E/F Programming

     Set temp (LED temperature) to either red or yel to match the circular beacon color  Set cal (Internal Calendar) to off  Set RF (Radio Enable) 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 Checklist

     Remote systems are turning on and off correctly via wireless control.  Verify the indicator LEDs on the ends of light bars can be seen by pedestrians across the street. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 67: Maintenance And Product Care

    3. Pull the yellow rubber fuse holders apart and check the fuses. 4. Replace a blown fuse with an identical 3AG (1/4" x 1-1/4") fast-acting 7A fuse, Littelfuse part number 0312007.MXP (or equivalent). Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...
  • Page 68: Battery Replacement

    5. Remove the wires from each terminal block connector: with a small screwdriver, press down firmly on the wire release button above the wire and pull the wire out. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
  • Page 69 Depending on your system, not all terminals on the EMS PCBA will be populated 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 / F SERIES USER MANUAL 9.0 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

    10.0 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY 10.0 Customer Service and Warranty The E Series and F Series products are covered by a limited warranty for the product excluding batteries, and a separate limited warranty for the batteries. Visit www.carmanahtraffic.com for additional information or contact the customer service department.
  • Page 75: Glossary

    UI/OBUI: User Interface/On-Board User Interface. The 4-digit display and 3-button interface on the EMS that allows users to interact with the system programming. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanahtraffic.com...

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