Flash Technology OL2A User Manual

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POLE MOUNT
Install the Pole Mount
1. Apply a thin coating of
silicone lubricant to the pole-
mount o-ring.
2. Use the alignment keys to
align the top cover and pole
mount.
3. Attach the mount to the top
cover using the provided 6
screws. Do not over tighten!
Up to 6 bird deterrents can be installed:
bird deterrents can be installed:
1. Insert a mounting screw through the bird deterrent.
2. Install the screw. Do not over tighten!
3. Bend bird deterrent as needed.
To install the lantern:
1. If required, insert the reducing sleeve into the pole
mount. Note that it aligns only one way.
2. Slide the lantern and sleeve over the pole; press down
to ensure lantern is well seated.
3. Secure with the provided 3 screws. If required, drill
1/8 - 9/64 in. (3.2 - 3.6 mm) pilot holes and then install
the screws.
OL2A REGULATORY INFORMATION
Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Installation work
USER MANUAL
must be done by a qualifi ed person(s) in accordance with all applicable local codes and
standards.
SAFETY AND USAGE PRECAUTIONS
The lantern's Battery Pack contains lead, lead compounds, and other compounds
known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Please handle
with care and wash your hands thoroughly after handling the Battery Pack.
Charge your lantern's Battery Pack periodically. Permanent damage and reduced
capacity will result if the Battery Pack is not correctly maintained.
Lanterns that have been stored may require a top-up charge before they are put into
service. The most accurate Battery Pack status reading is obtained when the lantern
has been in a dark location and in Off mode for at least 24 hours.
INSTALLATION
Year-round, unrestricted solar exposure is critical to long-
term performance. Shade dramatically reduces the ability
of the light to charge its battery.
The OL2A has changeable mounts. Ensure either the
2-hole fl ange mount or pole mount is attached before
lantern installation.
OPERATION
In daylight, the solar panel charges the battery using the Energy Management System
(EMS). The capacity of the battery ensures that even with poor levels of sunlight over an
extended period, the lantern has enough reserve power to continue to perform reliably.
Stored battery energy then powers the LED during the night.
The change from night-to-day or day-to-night is called a transition. To avoid false
transitions and ensure stable operation, the transition time is 2 minutes. For example, 2
minutes of dark is needed for the lantern to switch to night operation.
PROGRAMMING
Alignment Keys
The OL2A is confi gured using the IR programmer. The lantern's
mating IR receiver is on an energy-saving sleep cycle.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to awaken the IR
receiver and begin communication with the lantern.
The lantern is now ready to accept programming. Note that the lantern will quickly fl ash
after every key it receives. All programming codes follow the same sequence:
# # #
The number symbol # represents 0 - 9. Commands can be rejected if they are
unsupported, contain an incorrect key sequence or have an eff ective intensity too high
for the programmed fl ash code.
X

X

3 quick fl ashes 2 slow fl ashes
Command accepted
Command rejected
2-HOLE FLANGE MOUNT
To attach the 2-hole fl ange mount
1. Use the alignment keys to
align the top cover and fl ange
mount. Press together.
2. Attach the mount to the top
cover using the provided 3 screws.
Do not over tighten!
3. Apply a thin coat of silicone
lubricant to the bottom cover o-ring.
4. Align the bottom cover and press
into the top cover. It only fi ts one way.
5. Secure the bottom cover with the
provided 3 screws. Do not over tighten!
Up to 4 bird deterrents can be installed:
1. Insert the provided screw through the bird deterrent
2. Drive the screw into one of the 4 small holes on the
top of the mount. Do not over tighten!
3. Bend the bird deterrent as required.
To install the lantern:
Fix in place with 2x bolts, studs & nuts, nails or screws.
Recommended bolt size is 1/4-20 UNC or M6.
SETTING THE FLASH
To set the fl ash pattern, enter its fl ash code using the IR programmer. Flash codes are
listed in a table at the end of this document.
1 2 9
for quick fl ash Q 1s 0.3 (fl ash code 129)
Example: Enter
SETTING THE INTENSITY
The OL2A is programmed using eff ective intensity. Eff ective intensity is the brightness
of a fl ashing light as perceived by the human eye (as opposed to peak intensity which
is the actual intensity of a light during a fl ash). Eff ective intensity is calcluated using the
following equation:
Peak Intensity (cd) x Flash Duration (sec)
Eff ective Intensity (cd) =
0.2 (sec) + Flash Duration (sec)
The OL2A makes this calculation automatically based on your programmed fl ash code
and eff ective intensity selected. Note that for a fi xed/steady-burning light (code 001),
eff ective intensity equals peak intensity. The range of intensity codes are:
600 0.1 - 0.4 eff ective cd
601 1 eff ective cd
602 2 eff ective cd
...
6## Maximum values vary by fl ash code and LED color
6 0 5
Example: Enter for intensity of 5 ecd
Product performance varies by installation location. Contact your sales
representative for further details.
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Alignment Keys