Oceanled EXPLORE E7 Series Installation & Operation Manual
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- Page 1 2020 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL EXPLORE SERIES E7 L I G H T. Y E A R S A H E A D . WWW.OCEANLED.COM OceanLED MANUAL / EXPLORE SERIES / E7 / REVISION 3...
- Page 2 Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in property damage, severe injury or even death. Before installing your OceanLED Light, check local laws for restrictions regarding the use of coloured lights in your area. Do not operate lights out of water for a period longer than 5 minutes followed by an OFF period of at least 1 hour.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given to the owner and/ or operator of this equipment. WARRANTY COVERAGE 2-year warranty from time of purchase, regardless of installation date. Please refer to www.oceanled.com/downloads for full warranty statement. -
Page 4: Installation Checklist
Ensure the correct power kit is selected and installed (AC or DC power kit). Ensure correct cable gauge is used (refer to relevant cable gauge chart). Control system chosen (switch control, OceanLED DMX control kit, 3rd party DMX control) Max 32 lights per DMX chain. -
Page 5: Overview
Power Kit should be purchased. If AC power is being used on the vessel, an Explore AC Power Kit must be purchased. Please check the Explore E7 Light Choice Diagram available in the Appendix (Section 7) to evaluate all the options currently offered by OceanLED. Use the chart below to determine the power supply requirements. -
Page 6: Preparing The Hull
OceanLED recommends using a qualified installer / technician when making modifications to your vessel. Please also consult the manufacturer for more detail on modifications and installation. If lights are to be fitted to a conductive or wooden hull, an Isolation Kit must be used. Contact OceanLED for additional details. -
Page 7: Installation
OceanLED must be contacted prior to any light cartridge being removed from the mounting tube. OceanLED recommends dry fitting all products. When installing, be sure that the light fits the area and secures to the hull using the appropriate hardware before applying any sealant. - Page 8 Make sure sealant fills in the recess groove on the reverse of the light bezel: 4. Ensure the light angle is correct for the location before fitting the light. If available, follow the OceanLED Light Placement Chart (LPC) where the required angle for each light position around the hull will be detailed. The LED Indicator is used as a reference point for beam direction.
- Page 9 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 6. If using a Delrin Isolation Kit, insert the Isolation Kit flat washer over the mounting tube and locate it flush with the hull. 7. Insert the stainless-steel compression washer over the mounting tube. The stainless-steel compression washer does not need to be flat to the hull, a slightly uneven surface can be compensated by the washer.
- Page 10 Kit Includes Mounting Tube Compression Tube Additional items required not supplied by OceanLED: • Thread lock - Loctite 243 or equivalent. Assemble the mounting tube extension on the back of the standard light mounting tube then follow the procedure above in section 4.1:...
- Page 11 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 3. Fit the compression tube inside the mounting tube extension and slide it all the way down into the tube until it reaches the light cartridge. 4. Screw the locking ring back onto the mounting tube extension until tight. Now follow the steps in section 4.1.
- Page 12 Never use power tools to secure the Explore AC Power Pack: hand tighten only. When connecting light units, please note that all OceanLED lights will operate within a specific voltage range. Please check the electrical information to ensure cable gauge, fuse and breakers size follow the recommendations.
- Page 13 Appendix (Section 7) as a guide to the required cable gauge. 2. It is imperative that either the OceanLED supplied fuse is fitted to the power circuit of each light or a suitable protection device is used to protect the cable/light unit. It is important to also ensure the polarity is correct.
- Page 14 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 4.5 CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION Switch Control Additional items required not supplied by OceanLED: • Push switch (Normally open, momentary type). To use Switch Control, the Explore Control Input Cable and Terminator Kit is required.
- Page 15 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL OceanLED DMX Control Kits To use OceanLED DMX Control, one of our DMX kits must be purchased from OceanLED. Please consult the Explore E7 Light Choice Diagram for details. To enable the DMX Control of all lights, Explore E6 & E7 Control Link Cables must be used. The quantity of Control Link Cables required per installation is equal to the number of lights minus 1 (Example: If 10 lights are used, 9 control link cables are required).
- Page 16 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Example DC Installation with Explore OceanDMX App Controller kit WIFI Communication Control Input Cable (Included in Kit) Power In Control Link Cable Power In Control Link Cable Power In Control Link Cable Power In Terminator (Included in Kit)
- Page 17 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Example AC Installation with the Explore WIFI DMX Controller kit Ethernet Cable Router (For WIFI DMX) Control Input Cable (Included in Kit) Control Link Cable Control Link Cable Control Link Cable Terminator (Included in Kit)
- Page 18 At this final stage make sure all of the system is operational. If you have any issues, please contact your local OceanLED representative. Never install a new light fixture then leave the vessel in the water unchecked for several days.
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Page 19: Operation / Maintenance
DO NOT remove the light cartridge from the mounting tube during installation. The light cartridge MUST stay fitted inside the mounting tube throughout the installation process to avoid the introduction of potential contaminants that may damage the product. Additional Tools required not supplied by OceanLED • Allen key (2mm). - Page 20 5. Finish pulling the light cartridge out by hand with the help of the tool to fully remove it from the mounting tube. 5.3 LIGHT CARTRIDGE REMOVAL – EXTENDED MOUNTING TUBE Before proceeding with this operation, you MUST seek permission from either OceanLED or your OceanLED representative.
- Page 21 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 4. Loosen the other 5 screws by the same height (approx. 15-20 full rotations of the Allen key) without removing them. 5. Insert the Explore Extended Removal Tool into the mounting tube ensuring the cut-outs in the tool align with the screws.
- Page 22 Lubricant substances of any kind MUST NEVER be used to ease the insertion of the light cartridge into the mounting tube. Should any help to insert the light cartridge be needed OceanLED recommend the use of a small quantity of Isopropyl Alcohol sprayed onto the O-Ring on the back of the light cartridge.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting 6.1 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS The Explore E7 light have a built-in Rear Indicator LED that will confirm that the light is working inside the designed parameters and will give information if a fault has been detected. The Rear Indicator should be lit when light is powered and on. - Page 24 Cable will require This is not covered by the warranty. damage to the cable replacing Only use genuine OceanLED parts Checked all factors that are above, Contact your dealer for a Light faulty and the light still does not work...
- Page 25 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL EXPLORE SERIES PROBLEM CHECK CAUSE Check that the electrical connections Poor electrical Remake connection and seal between the light and the supply cable have connection joint correctly been made correctly Cable gauge Check the cable gauge is sufficient for the insufficient Increase cable gauge current draw of the light...
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Page 26: Appendix
EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Appendix 7.1 OVERALL DIMENSIONS... - Page 27 Perform this bonding check after installation of the light and before moving the vessel back into the water. Refer to bonding information in the installation sections in this manual. If in doubt, please contact OceanLED. 1. Connect the light assembly to the cathodic protection system as explained in Section 4.
- Page 28 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 7.3 LIGHT SETUP The Explore Light Choice Diagram is also available at www.oceanled.com Continued on the next page...
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- Page 30 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 7.4 CABLE GAUGE CHART 12V Supply & Return Cable Conductor Size Chart 3% drop for when using 12V DC supply Cable length Circuit Current (feet)* 2 Amp 4 Amp 6 Amp 8 Amp 10 Amp 15 Amp 20 Amp 25 Amp...
- Page 31 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 7.5 CABLE GAUGE CHART 24V Supply & Return Cable Conductor Size Chart 3% drop for when using 24V DC supply Cable length Circuit Current (feet)* 2 Amp 4 Amp 6 Amp 8 Amp 10 Amp 15 Amp 20 Amp 25 Amp...
- Page 32 EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 7.6 ANGLED BEAM DETAILS...
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Page 33: Warranty
EXPLORE 2020 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Warranty Please remove this page and keep for your files For technical assistance: Europe: service@oceanled.com The Americas: warranty@oceanledusa.com Warranty Serial Code(s): Ocean LED Marine LTD Ocean LED USA LLC © 2020 Ocean LED Marine LTD...
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