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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL X-SERIES X4 / X8 / X16 L I G H T. Y E A R S A H E A D . WWW.OCEANLED.COM OceanLED MANUAL / X-Series/ REVISION 1...
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Failure to do this may invalidate the warranty. X Series light is for mounting directly to a flat surface, with the cable passing through a ½” (12.5mm) hole. Do not submerse your cable ends in water; cable and connections exposed to underwater submersion will not be covered by warranty.
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 Please refer to www.oceanled.com/warranty for full warranty statement.
Decide on light spacing – OceanLED recommendations available. Ensure correct cable gauge is used (refer to relevant cable gauge chart). Control system chosen (switch control, OceanLED DMX RC control kit, 3rd party DMX control) Max 32 lights per DMX chain (as per recommended by the DMX standard).
X-SERIES X4 / X8 / X16. INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Overview Identifying your model Product Kit Includes: Fuse Kit 4x Mounting Screws X Light Unit with Bezel (Bezel choice: White, Black, Stainless Steel) Power Source Most installations will utilize on-board 12/24V DC power supply from a marine battery. However, if AC to DC power supply is being used, allow at least 15% reserve for voltage fluctuations due to variables beyond your control such as ambient temperature and supply voltage fluctuations to ensure your lights are always receiving the proper voltage and...
Please also consult the manufacturer for more detail on modifications and installation. OceanLED recommends use of provided screws: No.6 (3.5mm) x 1 inch (25mm) Pozi Self Tapping Pan Head Screws - Stainless Steel. If alternative screws are used, do not use counter sunk or non-flat shoulder screws to secure your lights to the hull (failure to do so will invalidate your warranty).
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X-SERIES X4 / X8 / X16. INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Mounting location considerations: • If positioning lights on a transom, more small lights look better than few bigger lights. E.g., 4x X8’s look better than 2x X16’s. • When lights are pointing downwards, the light can reflect off a sandy seabed giving a mirrored effect, and light will bounce back creating even more illumination.
When installing, be sure that the light fits the area and secures to the hull using the appropriate hardware before applying any sealant. When applying sealant to the light fixture, use OceanLED packaging material such as the light cardboard box when placing the light on the ground face down to prevent lens damage.
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X-SERIES X4 / X8 / X16. INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Installation Overview: Exploded view of the standard assembly. Exploded view of the assembly with Isolating Mounting Kit.
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4. To guarantee correct light orientation ensure the OceanLED logo ③ on the front is facing upwards. Insert the light on to the hull, feeding the cable through first and seat into place. Press the light hard into the hull and twist slightly to spread the sealant around behind the light to ensure good adhesion.
Always consult a qualified electrician when connecting OceanLED light fixtures. 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.
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This will NOT be covered under warranty. 3. It is imperative that either the OceanLED supplied fuse on each power line to each light or a suitable protection device is used to protect the cable/light unit. Failure to do so will void the warranty. See table in Chapter 2: Power Consumption and Recommended Fuse values.
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X-SERIES X4 / X8 / X16. INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Fuse Kit wiring/assembly diagram. Example of the DC Installation – X-Series with the OceanLED Junction Box...
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The DMX standard recommends a maximum of 32 devices to be connected in one chain. If installation requires more lights than this, please contact OceanLED for advice. For the X-Series installation do not extend the 3m cable length to the DMX junction box, for longer connection use of additional DMX junction boxes will be required.
X Series Light Choice Diagram for details (see Chapter 7.2). To enable the DMX Control of all lights, OceanLED DMX Junction Box must be used. One junction box can be used to power and control maximum of four X-Series Colour DMX lights. If the installation consist of more than four lights additional DMX Junction Box/es will be required.
4.4 FINALISING THE INSTALLATION The X Series body is constructed from chemically resistant optical polymer and does not require further protection. The lens is pre-coated with a specialized Tritonium® coating which makes the surface of the lens a non-stick layer.
X-SERIES X4 / X8 / X16. INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Operation / Maintenance 5.1 OPERATION X-Series lights have active thermal protection. This means that while underwater, they run at full power due to water cooling. Moderate dimming may be noticeable with above water installations when high ambient temperatures are reached to avoid damage.
The light source of this luminaire is not replaceable; when the light source reached its end of the life the whole luminaire shall be replaced. If the external flexible cable from the back of the light is damaged, contact your local OceanLED representative to arrange for replacement (cable must only be replaced by OceanLED, service agent or a similar qualified person).
X-SERIES X4 / X8 / X16. INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting 6.1 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS The X-Series is fitted with an advanced diagnostic indicator system. The X-Series X4 Colours have one small orange diagnostic LED, while the rest of the X-Series lights have two small indicator LEDs (one red and one orange) within the unit, visible through the front lens.
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X-SERIES X4 / X8 / X16. INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL X-Series excluding X4 Colours (Two Diagnostic LEDs): When the unit is first turned on, both red and orange indicator LED's will flash briefly. This is normal operation and is part of the start-up procedure, to show that the LEDs are functioning. During normal operation, the indicator LEDs should not be illuminated.
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Replace fuse. must be traced and rectified. If no the light cable connection. external short can be located contact your local OceanLED representative. Check connections to make sure Light will require This is not covered by the warranty. they are not submerged in water.
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