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- Page 1 Remote Monitoring Unit AV-RMU Installation & Service Manual - V1.0 "We Believe Technology Improves Navigation."...
- Page 2 Manual Update Register Version No. Description Date Reviewed Approved Design AV-RMU Manual Launch April 2021 P. Naidu W. Evans M. Sugars Remote Monitoring Unit AV-RMU...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ....................................4 2.0 Technology ....................................5 3.0 AV-RMU ....................................... 6 4.0 AV-RMU Data Sheet ...................................8 5.0 Safety Information ..................................9 6.0 Operation and Setup ................................10 7.0 Unpacking, Installation, Wiring and Setup......................... 11 7.1 Unpacking ....................................11 7.2 Installation ....................................11 7.2.1 Warnings and Cautions ............................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Congratulations! By choosing to purchase an Avlite product, you have become the owner of one of the most advanced products in the world. Avlite Systems draws on more than 25 years of experience in the design and manufacture of navigation aids, and par- ticular care has been taken to ensure your product gives years of trouble-free service. -
Page 5: Technology
LED Technology All Avlite lights use the latest advancements in LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology as a light source. The major ad- vantage of LED’s over traditional light sources is well established in that they typically have an operational life in excess of 100,000 hours, resulting in substantial savings to maintenance and servicing costs. -
Page 6: Av-Rmu
System. As a result, the product is able to be remotely monitored, managed, maintained and controlled by asset own- ers. Designed to perfectly integrate and supplement Avlite products, the RMU is able to receive data from a connected asset (and power supply) and transfer this to a high-level control and monitoring system such as Star2M using its SATCOM interface connected through Iridium. - Page 7 Drawn:- D.Freeland 002778-000_ MOD62_SL-PS-12-M0062_MAN UFACTURING PACK_Rev1 25/03/2021 Sealite Next Assy:- Checked:- Finish:- natural Approved:- Projection Scale Units Drawn in:- Qty per Ass'y:- Sheet 4 of 7 N.T.S Visio 2016 Sheet Size:- Wt.(Kg) each:- Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com...
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Page 8: Av-Rmu Data Sheet
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2015 Protection Rating IP67 Other Intellectual Property AVLITE® is a registered trademark of Avlite Systems. Star2M® is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd. Warranty* 3 years Terms and Conditions Warranty Terms and Conditions available on www.avlite.com Remote Monitoring Unit... -
Page 9: Safety Information
To ensure that the equipment functions safely and correctly, use cable in compliance with the effective local elec- trical code. • Dispose of the product according to the local laws and regulations for your region, for example, at a recycling centre that accepts electronic devices. Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com... -
Page 10: Operation And Setup
6.0 Operation and Setup The RMU allows a means of communication between Avlite supplied products and Star2M via its SATCOM interface, connected via Iridium. As a result, the RMU is able to provide monitoring of input power, load and solar charge of a connected lantern and power supply. -
Page 11: Unpacking, Installation, Wiring And Setup
7.0 Unpacking, Installation, Wiring and Setup 7.1 Unpacking Unpack all hardware and inspect for damage. If there is any damage, please contact your Avlite Office. Retain original packing material for possible future use in shipping. 7.2 Installation 7.2.1 Warnings and Cautions WARNING: ... -
Page 12: Cabling Requirements
8-17mm cable diameter NOTICE: Cables for the serial communication interface (via connector or direct wiring) are Avlite supplied. Cables for Input Power, Solar Charge, Load monitoring as well as Alarming via GPIO are user supplied. Remote Monitoring Unit AV-RMU... -
Page 13: Installation Recommendation
The high current variant of the RMU with SATCOM remote monitoring is shown throughout this installation procedure. Open the RMU enclosure Loosen and remove the 8 X M3 screws at the back of the enclosure. b. Remove the top cover. Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com... - Page 14 Thread the power cable from the battery terminals through the ‘Power’ cable gland in the RMU. • Connect the positive conductor from the lantern to the “+VBAT” labelled terminal in the RMU. • Connect the negative conductor from the lantern to the “-VBAT” terminal in the RMU. Remote Monitoring Unit AV-RMU...
- Page 15 Thread the power cable from the solar regulator or solar power supply through the “PV” cable gland in the RMU. • Connect the PV output conductor to the “PV_O” terminal in the RMU. • Connect the PV input conductor to the “PV_I” terminal in the RMU. Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com...
- Page 16 Thread the power cable from the lantern through the “Load” cable gland in the RMU. • Connect the positive conductor to the “+LOAD” terminal in the RMU. • Connect the negative conductor to the “-LOAD” terminal in the RMU. Remote Monitoring Unit AV-RMU...
- Page 17 Connect the applicable conductor to the “IN 1” terminal in the RMU. • Connect the applicable conductor to the “IN 2” terminal in the RMU. • Connect the applicable conductor to the “GND” terminal in the RMU. • Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com...
- Page 18 Option 1: Connection via Serial Cable. Plug in the supplied serial cable from the lantern into the “Serial” connector on the RMU. • Option 2: Connection via Direct Wiring. Please see section 'Serial Communication Interface: Direct Wiring' for wiring instructions. Remote Monitoring Unit AV-RMU...
- Page 19 The RMU can be mounted to a pole by first attaching the mounting bracket (supplied) to the back of the RMU enclosure using the two supplied screws (see image below). The enclosure can then be attached to the pole using steel cable ties (not supplied). Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com...
- Page 20 The Antenna cable is 500mm long and hence the mounting bracket should not exceed this distance from the RMU when installed. NOTICE: Ensure the external Antenna has a clear line of site to the sky for satellite communication. Remote Monitoring Unit AV-RMU...
- Page 21 If alarming is required, create an Alarm Configuration and rename RTU IN1 State and RTU IN2 State if pre- ferred. (Please see the “Alarms Configuration” section in the Star2M manual for further information). Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com...
- Page 22 Serial Communication Interface: Direct Wiring The serial communication interface is achieved via the Avlite supplied power and data cable (shown below). The number of conductors range from two to 10 depending on customer requirements. Wiring instructions for the 10 conductor variant is described below.
- Page 23 Connect Wire 6 (White) to the “Tx” terminal in the RMU. • Connect Wire 9 (Red) to the “+LOAD” terminal in the RMU. • Connect Wire 10 (Black) to the “-LOAD” terminal in the RMU. Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com...
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Page 24: Maintenance And Servicing
Inspect control wiring for failing insulation, open conductors or other wiring flaws and repair as required. 9.0 Replacement Parts If replacement parts are required, please call a local Avlite distributor and reference the Product or Configuration Code called out in the “Product Configuration and Options” section of the corresponding product data sheet. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
(the cause of which could be a number of factors) a series of flowcharts have been provided to guide you through a structured approach to identify and solve the problem as a preliminary step to con- tacting the Avlite technical services team. *Note: End device parameters are available only for activated units in Star2M. - Page 26 Verify wiring is correct as per page 22 of the RMU installation and service Is provided serial cable Source cable from manual being used? Sealite Pty Ltd Is wiring correct? Refer to the “Verify SATCOM Connectivity” flowchart Remote Monitoring Unit AV-RMU...
- Page 27 For Load Monitoring Issue: Ensure end device is on For Input Power or Solar Charge Monitoring Issue: Ensure power supply is on Refer to the “Verify Are end device parameters Satcom Connectivity” available/correct in Star2M? flowchart Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com...
- Page 28 Do LEDs indicate good signal Do LEDs indicate good signal quality? (refer “Satcom LED quality? (refer “Satcom LED Indicators” table ) Indicators” table ) Please contact your local Please contact your local Sealite representative Sealite representative Remote Monitoring Unit AV-RMU...
- Page 29 1 Quick The SATCOM module is asleep. SBD sessions completed successfully. Slow An SBD session failed to complete for a significant time (see section 3.6.1) and the SATCOM module has been put to sleep. Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com...
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Page 30: Notes
12.0 Notes Remote Monitoring Unit AV-RMU... - Page 31 Want the latest product information? Visit www.avlite.com...
- Page 32 Contact Us! Avlite's solutions are easy-to-install and scalable. We have a solution for every budget. Avlite Head Office Avlite USA 11 Industrial Drive, Somerville 61 Business Park Drive, Tilton Victoria, Australia 3912 New Hampshire, USA 03276 T: +61 (0)3 5977 6128...
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