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- Page 1 OBELUX A V I A T I O N L I G H T S OBELUX MI SERIES Medium-intensity aviation obstruction light Manual Version 1.7 © Obelux Oy 2017 Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND CONTENTS CHANGE LOG ............................... 3 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ............................ 4 ABOUT THIS PRODUCT ............................5 ................................6 ERSIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................7 ............................7 ENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ..........................7 NVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ............................ -
Page 3: Change Log
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 1 CHANGE LOG Version Date: Description: Author 25.10.2016 Document created 16.12.2016 Document draft released for internal review 23.12.2016 Document release 2.1.2017 New RED flashing mode added 31.1.2017 Photocell operation mode added 23.03.2017... -
Page 4: About This Document
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT This document describes the installation and setup of the MI series light head unit, DIP switch effects and operation of the unit on practical level. Control Panel... -
Page 5: About This Product
Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compliant infrared light (850nm). The MI series lights support both Stand-alone and Modbus operation. In Stand-alone mode, no external controllers are required to run the product. In most use cases, mounting the standalone aviation obstruction light and connecting power supply cable are the only actions needed to operate. -
Page 6: Versions
4. Communications network connector (RS-485) 5. External signal input connector (GPIO) 6. RS485 termination DIP switches (DIP4) 7. Configuration DIP switches (1-8) 8. Status LEDs 3.1 Versions Obelux MI series is available as the following models: Order code Output Op. volt. GPS synch Infrared... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Obelux aviation obstacle light products sold inside European Union can be returned to manufacturer if no local WEEE separate collection and re-use services are available. Please contact Obelux for details. -
Page 8: Installation
This mounting point can be used as additional grounding. Level the light using spirit level (bubble level) if the mounting point is not already levelled. Tighten bolts & nuts. Obelux recommends 100 Nm tightening torque for M12 hot-dipped 8.8 bolts with suitable washer between bolt and mounting plate. When the service access hatch (door) is open, check that there is no inflow of water (incl. - Page 9 MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND Figure 5: Wiring the Mains Input Figure 6: Distributing power and data to next light head © Obelux Oy 2017 Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice.
- Page 10 MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND Make sure that all unused glands or gland holes are sealed. There are two different size cable glands used on the device. Follow the illustration below to achieve desired EMC protection with the EMC glands:...
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Page 11: Mains Input (Acw Versions And L864-Mx-Ga)
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND Figure 7: Light head terminals 5.2.1 Mains input (ACW versions and L864-MX-GA) Mark Description Information Live terminal Connect the mains power supply in into these screw connectors. -
Page 12: Dc Input (Dc Versions)
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 5.2.3 DC input (DC versions) Mark Description Information Positive Power supply input positive Negative Power supply input negative Ground Protective earth Tighten the connector screws using flat-head (straight) screwdriver. -
Page 13: Configuration
In this mode, the light operation is configured with DIP switches. No additional controllers are needed. Modbus mode: In this mode, the light is being controlled with an additional Obelux controller. Figure 8: Location of the DIP switches © Obelux Oy 2017 Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice. -
Page 14: Stand-Alone Mode
Flashing mode of light is selected with DIPs 1-3. Configuring L864-MX-GA light is covered in chapter 6.4. All MI series lights don´t have infrared light included. Using IR configuration in a non-IR light will give an unnecessary alarm. Flash pulse length for the RED can be selected as 50% (50:50) of the selected flash rate or to fixed 200ms. - Page 15 MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND RS-485 bus should be terminated with on-board 120 ohm resistors on both ends of this communications bus. Turn on DIP4 on from the termination DIP switches. Location of the termination DIP switches can be seen in Figure 6.
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Page 16: Modbus Mode
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 6.2 Modbus mode The light is in Modbus mode when the DIP 8 is on. Light is being controlled with an Obelux controller. DIP switch Stand-alone (A) or Modbus (M) -
Page 17: Test Mode
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 6.3 Test mode To enter test mode set DIP 7 and DIP 8 on. All other DIPs are set off. The light will enter test mode when power is turned on. -
Page 18: Operation
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 7 OPERATION MI series light can be configured in to two operation modes. These two operation modes are explained in the following chapter. 7.1 Stand-alone operation In stand-alone operation, the light is configured with the DIP switches. No additional controllers are needed. -
Page 19: Onboard Leds
Status indication LEDS are located on the controller board. Some of the status indicators have three operating states (off, lit and blinking). Figure 9: Location of the status LEDs Obelux MI series lights have five status LEDs on the controller board. These status LEDs are visible only when service access hatch is open. Description 3.3V... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND Synchronization (GREEN) LED OFF: All outputs are off LED ON: At least one output is active. Led is flashing at same time and frequency as the aviation light. -
Page 21: Maintenance
To update the device software, a Cyclone programmer unit containing an updated software version is needed. Obelux provides information on what software version to use. If you are unsure about which version to use, consult Obelux before preforming the update. - Page 22 MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 5. Press start button. If programming was successful the green Success LED will turn on. 6. If the RED Error LED turns on the update was not successful. In this case: •...
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Page 23: Replacing The Glass Cover
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 8.2 Replacing the glass cover This section contains instructions for replacing a broken glass. 1. Disconnect power supply to the light head. 2. Open all four M6x20 stainless steel bolts on the top plate using a hex key 5. - Page 24 MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 5. Lift the glass carefully off the light head. Remove the seals from the old glass and move both of them to the new glass. 6. Place the new glass with the seals back in its place on the light head. Check that the seal is properly seated.
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Page 25: Replacing Main Circuit Board
MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 8.3 Replacing main circuit board This section contains instructions for replacing a main circuit board. 1. Disconnect power supply to the light head. 2. Open all four M6x20 stainless steel bolts on the top plate using a hex key 5. - Page 26 MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 5. Lift the glass carefully off the light head. 6. Remove rubber bars holding the main circuit board in place. 7. Disconnect LED wires from the main circuit board. Disconnect the earth connector (green/yellow wire) from main circuit board.
- Page 27 MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 8. Open the four screws from the bottom of the light head and pull the bottom plate assembly out of the light head. 9. Disconnect the heater cable from the main circuit board. This applies only for light heads with heater option (CCV).
- Page 28 MI SERIES – Manual (v1.7) Obelux Oy, Kutomotie 6 B, 00380 Helsinki FINLAND 12. Push the rubber bars back in place. 13. Connect the earth connector and LED wires. It does not matter which LED wire is connected to which LED connector.