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- Page 1 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Transit Shelter Solar-Powered LED Lighting System UrbanSolarCorp.com | Installation and Operation Manual | Revised 02/18/2021 - 1 ...
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Page 2: Safety Information
RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Safety Information Notice Thoroughly read these instructions and familiarize yourself with the equipment before installing, operating, servicing or maintaining it. The following message warns of potential hazards and offers inductions to avoid them. This equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of this equipment and its installation and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Contents Safety Information Contents Solar Exposure & System Performance Introduction Primary System Components Exploded View Installation & Assembly Self-Testing Troubleshooting Maintenance Batteries Contact and Re-order Information UrbanSolarCorp.com | Installation and Operation Manual ... -
Page 4: Solar Exposure & System Performance
RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Solar Exposure & System Performance All solar LED lighting systems require adequate sunlight exposure to ensure the energy balance is maintained. If there is not adequate exposure to d irect sunlight, the system may shut down the LEDs to preserve the batteries. -
Page 5: Introduction
RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Introduction The Urban Solar RMS-F series stand-alone solar powered LED lighting system has been designed specifically to meet the requirements for lighting the barrel roof type transit shelter. The system has been engineered to integrate with the shelter’s mechanical design in order to provide an aesthetic look and a simple installation procedure. -
Page 6: Primary System Components
RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Primary System Components The RMS80F shelter lighting system provides security lighting using state of the art LED luminaires, batteries and solar panels, integrated with an intelligent programmable energy control module (ECM). Electrical current generated by the solar panels flows to the ECM which regulates the charging of the battery bank and modulates power to the LEDs. - Page 7 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES ECM Connect (optional) – Systems may be equipped with the ECM Connect module which allows remote programmability and system monitoring via cellular/web interface. Data Logging / Retrieval - T he ECM keeps a daily log of critical operating parameters such as battery voltage, solar panel and LED Current.
- Page 8 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Power Module – Cover On Figure 1. Power Module and Solar Panels Figure 2. UrbanSolarCorp.com | Installation and Operation Manual | Revised 02/18/2021 - 8 ...
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Page 9: Exploded View
RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES ECM with Solar, LED and Battery Connections Figure 3. Exploded View Figure 4. UrbanSolarCorp.com | Installation and Operation Manual | Revised 02/18/2021 - 9 ... - Page 10 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Figure 5. UrbanSolarCorp.com | Installation and Operation Manual | Revised 02/18/2021 - 1 0 ...
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Page 11: Installation & Assembly
RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Installation & Assembly Important: Failure to follow these procedures may result in system damage and failure. The order of operations when connecting LEDs, Batteries, and Solar Panels is critical. The sequence for electrical connections is as follows: >... - Page 12 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES If batteries have not been pre-installed: Position the batteries in to the power module and complete the battery wiring as detailed in the wiring diagram below. Be cautious when handling the battery pack. It is capable of generating hazardous short-circuit currents.
- Page 13 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Figure 7. Solar Panels Wired in Parallel Battery wiring – B atteries are wired in parallel. Use the black jumper cables to connect all of the negative (-) terminals together and use the red jumper cables to connect all the positive (+) terminals together.
- Page 14 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Install power module chassis to the ceiling of the shelter. The power module chassis should be positioned so that it can be secured to the shelter roof ribs near each end – i.e. centered on two roof ribs.
- Page 15 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Figure 9. UrbanSolarCorp.com | Installation and Operation Manual | Revised 02/18/2021 - 1 5 ...
- Page 16 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Install solar panel(s) on rails using the hardware and rails provided. Figure 10. Install solar panels on shelter roof. Drill a ½” hole through the shelter roof to route solar panel wires into the power module chassis in ceiling.
- Page 17 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Note: Do not short the solar panel positive leads to the negative leads or to any part of the metal work on the chassis or shelter. Use electrical tape to insulate leads when routing solar panel wiring. Figure 11.
- Page 18 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Figure 12. UrbanSolarCorp.com | Installation and Operation Manual | Revised 02/18/2021 - 1 8 ...
- Page 19 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Connect solar panel wires to ECM. Remove the inline fuse from the (white) positive solar harness lead from the ECM. Connect both positive solar panel leads (red) to the positive (white) lead from the ECM as shown. Connect both negative solar panel leads (black) to the negative (black) lead from the ECM.
- Page 20 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES a low intensity level. If the lights do not turn on at this time, there is a problem with the wiring. Check all connections are correct - refer to the wiring schematic. Insert the solar harness fuse into the solar harness fuse holder. After approximately 5 to 20 seconds, the lights will turn off once the system recognizes that the solar panel is producing charge current.
- Page 21 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Power-Up & Self-Testing The latest designs make it easier for maintenance staff to perform a “self-test” of the lighting system without the need to access the inside of the unit by removing the covers or opening the lids. No special tools are required to perform the self-test except for a test magnet and a small step ladder.
- Page 22 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Magnetic Test switch O LD location: The Switch is now mounted on the inside wall of the chassis of the power module unit so that it can be enabled by swiping a magnet on the outside wall of the unit as shown in the following photos. The TEST location will be clearly labelled so that maintenance staff can quickly check the status of the unit without opening or removing any of the system covers.
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Page 23: Self-Testing
RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES RMS60F Shelter Lighting New location for Magnetic Test switch Self-Testing The self-test feature is activated by swiping a magnet over the magnetic switch label as shown in the photos above. A magnet is provided with each unit, but almost any magnet will work to enable the test. The self-test provides information on system health by flashing the LEDs in a predetermined sequence. - Page 24 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES During daylight, after the self-test is completed, the LEDs should turn OFF – if the LEDs do not turn off there is a problem with the system wiring – most likely the solar panel is not connected – make sure to check solar wiring and fuse.
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Troubleshooting Activating the self-test is the best way to ensure the wiring is completed correctly. The LEDs must flash – if they do not flash, there is a problem with the system wiring. During daylight, after the self-test is completed, the LEDs should turn off – if the LEDs do not turn off there is a problem with the system wiring. - Page 26 RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Re-insert the LED fuse first. Re-insert the battery fuse second. The lights should flash briefly, and then turn on at a low intensity level after about 5-20 seconds. Re-insert the solar fuse last. The lights will turn off after about 5-10 seconds (provided it is daytime). If the above steps do not restore normal operation, contact Urban Solar for assistance.
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Page 27: Maintenance
RMS-F PV SHELTER SERIES Maintenance Although the system is designed to be maintenance free, optimal performance requires clean solar panels and lenses. Clean on an annual basis or as required. Use water and a soft sponge or cloth for cleaning and a mild, non-abrasive cleaning agent for more stubborn residue.
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