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TRAFFIC BEACON USER MANUAL
For the SC315-G, R820-G, R829-G and R247-G flashing beacons
87667_MANUAL_TRA_G-Series_RevE
Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 |
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  • Page 1 G Series TRAFFIC BEACON USER MANUAL For the SC315-G, R820-G, R829-G and R247-G flashing beacons 87667_MANUAL_TRA_G-Series_RevE Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Circular Beacon Installation ........................47 LED Enhanced Sign Installation ......................48 Pushbutton Installation ........................... 52 Energizing the System ..........................54 5.0 Installation of Optional Accessories ......................55 carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 3 9.0 Troubleshooting .............................. 91 BIST Error Codes ............................ 93 10.0 Customer Service and Warranty ........................94 10.1 Additional Products ..........................94 10.2 Glossary ..............................95 carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.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 G 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 Please contact Carmanah for additional information and guidance when adding or replacing beacons or other hardware. Product can have sharp edges. Accidental movement of hinged components can cause injury. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 6: System Components

    * Specific solar panel wattage and battery ratings may be subject to change. RRFB Light Bars, Circular Beacons, LED Signs Activation Equipment (pushbuttons, time switches, sensors, etc.) carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The G Series models are available in solar and AC versions and all share a common cabinet. Solar models are available with panel wattages of 20, 50, or 80W, and 12V batteries of 35, 55 or 100Ah capacity. The G Series can also accommodate third-party devices.
  • Page 8 Ensure all wiring is secured away from area before drilling to avoid damage. Carefully remove all shavings from within the cabinet before proceeding with installation. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 9: Ambient Brightness Sensor

    Through a combination of a light pipe attached to the circuit board and a window on the top of the cabinet, the G Series can detect ambient light levels outside the cabinet. The G Series uses that data to determine whether it is day or night, and the amount of AAA (Ambient Auto Adjust) to apply (if enabled).
  • Page 10 AC Input Power Range AC Breaker Rating AC Version LED Driver Output Maximums Battery Voltage (Solar) Solar Panel and Battery Fuse Rating Solar Version carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 11: Sc315-G: Pedestrian Crosswalk With Rrfb Light Bars

    As an alternative to light bars, SC315-G systems can be configured with LED-enhanced signs. Details on LED- enhanced signs can be found in Section 2.11 Section 4.3. Typical SC315-G Configurations carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 12 G SERIES USER MANUAL 2.0 INTRODUCTION Typical SC315-G Configurations, cont’d carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 13: R820-G: Pedestrian Crosswalk With Circular Beacons

    As an alternative to circular beacons, R820-G systems can be configured with LED-enhanced signs. Details on LED-enhanced signs can be found in Section 2.11 Section 4.3. Typical R820-G Configuration carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 14: R829-G: School Zone Flashing Beacon

    2. A non-wireless R829-G can also be turned on and off through a hard-wired switch. This switching function can be provided by an override box, a third-party time switch, or both. 3. A wireless R829-G can operate as the master controller in a group of wireless Carmanah E, F, or G Series traffic products.

  • Page 15: R247-G: 24-Hour Flashing Beacon

    As an alternative to circular beacons, R247-G systems can be configured with LED-enhanced signs. Details on LED-enhanced signs can be found in Section 2.11 Section 4.3. Typical R247-G Configuration carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 16: Rrfb Light Bars: Overview

    2.0 INTRODUCTION RRFB Light Bars: Overview Standard G Series products support up to four RRFB light bar fixtures, or up to eight for dual EMS systems. The FHWA Interim Approval 21 March 20 , 2018, defines the flash pattern of the RRFB and specifies the J595 standard for photometrics.

  • Page 17: Circular Beacons: Overview

    2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.10 Circular Beacons: Overview Standard G Series products support up to eight circular beacons, or up to 16 for dual EMS systems. The beacons are industry-standard equipment and comply with MUTCD and ITE flash patterns, color, beam shape, and intensity.

  • Page 18: Led Enhanced Signs: Overview

    2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.11 LED Enhanced Signs: Overview In addition to RRFB light bars and circular beacons, G Series products can power LED enhanced signs. LED enhanced signs are available in a variety of formats including stop and pedestrian crosswalk signage. LED enhanced signs are electrically connected and driven directly by the EMS like other traffic fixtures.

  • Page 19: Alternating Three Beacon Setup

    LED loads driven from one EMS must have the same operating voltage. Do not mix different sizes, colors, or types of LED loads connected to the same EMS. Use a dual-EMS G Series or additional E/F systems to drive different types of LED loads.

  • Page 20: Multiple Steady-On Loads

    EMS firmware version. Custom harnessing (not supplied by Carmanah) is required to wire loads in series. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 21: Third-Party Devices: Overview

    Contact Carmanah for guidance on the use of 3PDs. The G Series is available with several optional 3PD kits which allow the installation of the 3PD within the G Series cabinet: The G Series RTC/IDC Time Switch Kit option allows the installation of an RTC or IDC time switch and •...

  • Page 22: Solar Panel And Cabinet Installation

    (large signs, overpasses, powerlines, etc.) are as far away from the communication path as practical. Tools and Materials Required The following tools and materials may be required to mount your Carmanah flashing beacon depending on the model and configuration: 1. Imperial socket set 8.
  • Page 23 3. Attach the solar panel to the 45° mount. Use bolts, washers, and locknuts that were supplied. Tighten nuts and bolts loosely—do not fully tighten at this stage. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 24 PLASTIC CAP INSTALLATION (FOR LOCATIONS OTHER THAN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY): 5. Fish solar panel harness through pole and plastic cap as shown, with black connectors at top. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 25 When setting top of pole mount on pole, ensure two tabs are resting on lip of pole cap. Also, look underneath solar panel to ensure wiring is not pinched. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 26 Tuck excess harness length down into pole or coil up excess harness and cable tie securely, if desired. 9. Ensure solar panel is facing equator (pointing south if you are in the Northern Hemisphere). carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 27 10. Install and tighten 5/8” bolts, washers, and nuts to secure top of pole bracket to pole as shown. 11. Tighten four nuts and bolts securing solar panel to bracket. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 28 2. Attach both sheet metal brackets to solar panel using supplied 1/4” bolts, washers and locknuts. Install casting between brackets with supplied 3/8” bolts and washers. Tighten 3/8” bolts first. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 29 4. Slide casting over top of pole and orient so panel faces South (in Northern Hemisphere). Tighten the 6x 3/8” bolts to secure casting to pole (image shows solar panel removed for illustration purposes). Note: Solar panel omitted for clarity carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 30 6. Route supplied solar panel wires down pole and through hole for cabinet conduit nipple (side of pole shown). Hole drilled for cabinet nipple carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 31 1. Assemble side of pole mount using instructions provided. Install at 45° tilt angle unless advised otherwise by Carmanah. Orient mount so panel will face the equator (pointing south if in the Northern Hemisphere). Follow assembly and torque specifications provided with side of pole mount.

  • Page 32: Cabinet Installation

    2. Drill a 1-3/4” diameter hole in pole for cabinet pipe nipple at desired position. An optional hole plug kit is available if the pipe nipple is removed from the cabinet (see below). carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 33 4. If desired, before tightening banding, brackets and banding can be adjusted inboard again (see below). Tighten banding (up to 3/4” wide) as per banding manufacturer’s instructions. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 34: Overview Of Cabinet Terminals

    3.0 SOLAR PANEL AND CABINET INSTALLATION Overview of Cabinet Terminals The G Series provides complete access to all electrical connection points that the installer will require when connecting power, fixtures, and other equipment. Each terminal block is introduced below. Not all harnesses are be prewired by Carmanah.
  • Page 35 The top six positions on the Input/Output terminal block are always prewired to the EMS by Carmanah. Position six and seven (DC−) are connected in parallel via a jumper. Position 8 is prewired only when the optional DC Relay Kit is ordered.
  • Page 36 Carmanah for additional support on connection of non-standard input devices. The voltage available at the OUT2 terminal changes depending on the current flowing through OUT2. See Digital Output Section 6.1. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 37 The DC Input Power terminal block is where input power arrives within the G Series cabinet, passes through fusing, and then continues on to the EMS through two 15A fuses. The G Series operates on nominal 12-volts DC power, which is provided either by a battery and solar panel in solar-powered systems, or an AC/DC power supply in AC-powered systems.

  • Page 38: Installation Of Cabinet Terminals

    All B1+ terminals are wired in parallel. Similarly, all B2+ terminals are wired in parallel. As a result, all beacons wired to B1+/− terminals will flash together and beacons wired to B2+/− will flash together. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 39 Do not reinstall battery and solar fuses until all system wiring is completed. Unterminated connections, if energized, may create a shock hazard or may cause damage to the battery or other internal components. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 40 Ensure cabinet door is fully closed and latched otherwise damage may occur. The cabinet can be ordered with an alternate padlockable latch for extra security. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 41: Fixture And Pushbutton 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.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 42 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.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 43 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.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 44 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.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 45 Locations of Anti-Vandal Screws 10. If the pedestrian confirmation light is not required in one direction, use the supplied opaque label to cover the indicator light. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 46 2. Install light bar cover and align screw holes. 3. Slide back plate flanges forward over light bar cover. 4. Align and install four screws several turns, then tighten all four. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 47: 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.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 48: Led Enhanced Sign Installation

    7.07 48" SCHOOL ZONE 8.76 30X18" WRONG WAY 2.63 36X24" WRONG WAY 2.88 42X30" WRONG WAY 3.13 24x48” School Speed Limit 42” 1.9” carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 49 4. Loosen the junction box cover retaining screw by a few turns and slide the cover off, set aside. Ensure that the zip tie is in place and open before mounting sign to post. Slide carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 50 Z-bracket sign U-bolted to post Banded to post If supplying your own hardware, note the larger than typical thickness resulting from the integrated junction box. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 51 The cable or cable tie may interfere with the junction box cover if they are not secured and trimmed properly. 6. Reinstall the junction box cover and secure it in place by tightening the screw lightly (do not over-tighten). carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 52: Pushbutton Installation

    1. Prepare post according to button manufacturer’s installation instructions. Deburr hole that pushbutton wiring will pass through. 2. Feed pushbutton cable through pole, creating a drip loop. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 53 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.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 54: Energizing The System

    Ensure cabinet door is fully closed and latched otherwise damage may occur. Disconnect power by removing system fuses before installing any additional equipment or accessories. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 55: Installation Of Optional Accessories

    Calendar Upload / Override Switch Kit When used with the G Series, the Override Switch Kit comes with a harness that connects to the INPT+ and INPT− terminals of the EMS and the switch terminals at the override box end.

  • Page 56: Rtc Time Switch Installation

    Replace switch cover. Mate harness from EMS. 2. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for configuration of Time Switch. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 57: Information Display Company Time Switch Installation

    Fasten plate/switch assembly into cabinet using 4 screws. Mate harness from EMS. 3. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for configuration of Time Switch. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 58: Applied Information Or Fcu Modem Kit Installation

    Florida) have been optimized specifically for Carmanah’s G Series. G Series systems ordered with the Applied Information Modem Kit will have a compatible harness prewired to the terminal blocks. The Applied Information time switch can monitor the solar panel voltage and battery voltage and remotely report the values on the Applied Information Glance platform.
  • Page 59 3. Fasten AI unit into cabinet using four screws removed in step 1. Mate rectangular connector from EMS and coax connectors from antenna (if used). 4. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for unit configuration. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 60: 3Pd Time Switch Supplementary Information

    5.0 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 3PD Time Switch Supplementary Information The G Series 3PD adapter mounting plate included with the various 3PD kit options has holes to accommodate a variety of third-party devices. These are summarized in the table and diagram below.
  • Page 61 2. Pin assignment in circular connector provided with RTC/IDC Time Switch kit: 3. Pin assignment in rectangular connector provided with AI Time Switch and Modem kit: carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 62: Ac Relay Kit Installation

    The G Series AC Relay Kit option includes a pre-installed AC/DC relay. The relay input is prewired to the OUT2 output of the EMS. The relay AC load side is wired to the Switched AC Output terminals through a 4A breaker.

  • Page 63: Dc Relay Kit Installation

    The G Series DC Relay Kit option includes a pre-installed DC relay. The relay input is prewired to the OUT2 output of the EMS. The relay DC load side is wired to the bottom two Input/Output terminals (DC− and SWDC+) on the EMS.

  • Page 64: Polara Xav Controller Kit Installation

    2. Secure harness to cable tie mount. Wire Colour Function Blue/Black AUD 2 Red/Black AUD 1 Blue Brown Mute Yellow Orange Button Black DC− carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 65: Polara Inx And Idx Audible Pushbutton Kit Installation

    EMS Flash pattern iNX/iDX flash pattern rFb, rFb2, 0.1u, 0.25u, 0.1uF, 0.1AF Rapid Flash 0.5u, 0.5A, 0.5A3 Simple On/Off stdY Solid LED On carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 66: Campbell Guardian Audible Pushbutton Kit Installation

    The Campbell Guardian audible pushbutton kit includes a pushbutton harness (16ft, 36ft, or 75ft) prewired to the G Series EMS (as shown below), along with the Guardian audible pushbutton and an associated sign. Please consult Campbell’s installation documentation for more information.

  • Page 67: Ms Sedco Passive Detector Installation

    Refer to Carmanah Passive Detection Install and Configuration Guide for more detailed information. For solar G Series systems, a “-S” model SmartWalk™ sensor must be used. SmartWalk™ “-S” sensor models consume less operating power and are required for sustainable solar system performance.

  • Page 68: Dual Ems

    If the EMS load labels are blank, check the settings to ensure the configuration is correct for the loads used. Contact Carmanah for guidance. Ensure both EMS units in a dual EMS G Series have radio communications enabled and are on the same channel. This will ensure the second EMS responds to activation signals that are applied to the first EMS.

  • Page 69: Energy Management System Programming And Testing

    Certain combinations of settings can result in the system not meeting intended specifications (such as ITE or SAE) or cause damage to the equipment. Contact Carmanah for guidance if unfamiliar with system limitations.
  • Page 70 When the problem has been corrected and flashing is triggered, the LED Fault menu item will disappear. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 71 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.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 72 When connecting multiple LED Loads using the stdY flash pattern, loads must be connected in series to avoid thermal runaway. The combined forward voltage of all the loads connected in series must be less than 30V. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 73 If radio-enabled systems configured with different input types are within communication range of one another, radio channel settings should be set appropriately to avoid unintended operation. See Radio Channel section. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 74 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 Flashing Duration setting significantly can affect the solar energy balance of the system.
  • Page 75 EMS automatically reduces the current by half to 80mA, which flows through one side of the light bar or the other side. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 76 05A3 flash pattern to ensure all LEDs are powered equally. When programming intensity for RRFBs or ITE-compliant circular beacons, minimum current settings must be applied. Contact Carmanah for guidance. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 77 J595, ensure that a worst-case night dimming does not dim the fixtures below the required current needed to achieve compliance. Contact Carmanah for guidance. Carmanah Night Dimming default is 30% for all fixtures except red beacons which are not dimmed at night per FHWA 4(09)-28 (I).
  • Page 78 6.0 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROGRAMMING 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 below 70%, which does not occur in normal circumstances when the system is properly sized for its location.
  • Page 79 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 School Zone Calendar Configuration software: carmanah.com...
  • Page 80 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 81 Carmanah Digital Output default is “all”. Please refer to the EMS settings in this manual or on the door label inside the cabinet.
  • Page 82 90 days since the last bootup, Activation Count is averaged over the number of days since bootup. For this feature, the EMS considers a “day” as 24 hours passing, rather than using day/night transitions detected by the photosensor. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 83 (0002) will often be generated while there is no real issue with temperature. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 84: Sc315-G 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 on carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 85: R829-G 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.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 86: 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.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 87: Maintenance And Product Care

    8.0 MAINTENANCE AND PRODUCT CARE 8.0 Maintenance and Product Care The G Series solar engines are designed to operate reliably for years with virtually no need for maintenance. Carmanah recommends routine inspections of the solar panels to ensure that they are unobstructed by anything...

  • Page 88: Battery Replacement

    The battery status should read 9OOd (good) if the new batteries are 12.6V or higher, or char (charge) if they are between 11.7 and 12.6 volts. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 89: Ems Replacement

    You may review the settings if necessary. See the information decal on the back of the solar panel and the user manual for additional information. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 90: Ems Recycling

    EMS in an appropriate way that will ensure most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately. Contact local recyclers for more information. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    (large signs, overpasses, powerlines, etc…) are as far away from the communication path as practical carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 92 The EMS is looking for the other fixture in the alternate pattern and declares an “LED Open” fault when it doesn’t find one. Set flash pattern to unison. carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

  • Page 93: Bist Error Codes

    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 94: Customer Service And Warranty

    Carmanah offers a variety of solar-powered and energy-efficient LED beacons and signs for the transportation industry. In addition to the G Series, the compact, self-contained E and F Series products are fully compatible with the G Series. For more information, please visit our website at carmanah.com.

  • Page 95: 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.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 96 10.0 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY © 2022 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Technical Support: Email: customersupport@carmanah.com Toll Free: 1.877.722.8877 (US & Canada) Worldwide: 1.250.380.0052 Fax: 1.250.380.0062 Web: carmanah.com carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1-877-722-8877 | customersupport@carmanah.com...

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