Carmanah MX Series Manual

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SYSTEM PLANNER
LEVEL 1
90694REVD
Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 |
customersupport@carmanah.com
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  • Page 1 MX Series SYSTEM PLANNER LEVEL 1 90694REVD Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 2 Push Button Kit Beacon Mount Kit Large Top of Pole Solar Panel Top of Mount Kit Pole Mount Kit Kits* *Not all kits shown Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Application 5 – R247-MX Chevron Warning Signs .................. 20 Cable & Wiring Information ........................21 4.0 Commissioning & Troubleshooting....................... 23 5.0 Customer Service and Warranty ........................23 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com 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 MX Series systems. Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance, installation, or placement instructions detailed in this System Planner could void the warranty.
  • Page 5 This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part by any means whatsoever without the express written permission of Carmanah. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    LEVEL 1 2.0 Introduction About the MX Series The MX Series is a modular, highly configurable, traffic safety signalling product with remote connectivity. It consists of modules that can be arranged to suit many traffic warning applications such as: •...
  • Page 7: Install Guides Overview

    Install each module or kit according to its included instructions. Look for an “Open First” label on the power module packaging to get started with the installation. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 8: Power Module Dimensions

    SYSTEM PLANNER LEVEL 1 Power Module Dimensions MX 100 MX 200 MX 300 MX 400 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 9: General Recommendations

    We recommend contacting Carmanah for a complimentary Solar Power Report (SPR). An SPR is an easy-to-read report that describes how the MX system will perform based on local solar and weather conditions, site-specific shading hazards and your requirements for the product's operating settings.
  • Page 10: Local Connectivity

    The remote antenna kit includes a remote Bluetooth antenna, a mounting bracket and an extension cable so that the antenna can be ideally positioned. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 11: Remote Connectivity

    System owners may need to apply MX Plus and MX Pro subscriptions to desired systems in MX Cloud. See MX Cloud Guide for details. FOR REMOTE ACCESS: Log into MX Cloud software – MXcloud.live Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 12: Typical Configurations

    FLASHER MODULES MX RRFB MX BEACON MX LED SIGN MX CHEVRON MODULE MODULE MODULE SIGN MODULE TRIGGER KITS PUSH BUTTON RADAR KIT PEDESTRIAN SENSOR Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 13: Mounting Options

    Wood Post Top of Pole Beacon Side of Pole Beacon Top of Pole Integrated Beacon Side of Pole Not all mounting combinations shown. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 14: Product Settings And Applications

    Trigger/Standby only and cannot be changed. For other flasher modules the default is to flash continuously and can be changed to suit your application needs. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
  • Page 15: Application 1 - R920-Mx Crosswalk Systems

    R920-MX with Dual Light Bar and R920-MX Advance Warning with Push Button (uni-directional) Push Button (bi-directional) single Light Bar and no Push Button (uni-directional) Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 16 6" Typical 12" Typical 12'4" Typical with 30" Sign 13'0" Typical with 36" Sign 13'9" Typical with 48" Sign 84" Typical 42" Typical Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 17: Application 2 - R829-Mx School Zone Systems

    Schedules are not shared between linked systems. Each system's schedule must be set independently See the MX Field App Guide for more information and other adjustable settings. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 18: Application 3 - R247-Mx 24-Hour Beacon Systems

    Flash wired beacon modules continuously at default settings (see Table See the MX Field App Guide for more information and other adjustable settings. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 19: Application 4 - R247-Mx Radar-Triggered Warning Signs

    Ensure the radar has been programmed accordingly. Refer to the appropriate install guide for more information See the MX Field App Guide for more information and other adjustable settings. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 20: Application 5 - R247-Mx Chevron Warning Signs

    See the MX Field App Guide for more information and other adjustable settings. If you wish to have the chevron warning sign(s) only come on at night, use the Dusk-to-Dawn operation mode. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 21: Cable & Wiring Information

    LEVEL 1 Cable & Wiring Information The MX Series was designed for simple, flexible field wiring using cables with specific insulation colors that match color code markings on the modules' spring-cage terminals, which offer a reliable connection without the need for crimped terminals.
  • Page 22 To maintain reliable wireless communications between power module and flashers, the recommended maximum distance between power module and the farthest flasher module is 75 ft. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
  • Page 23: Commissioning & Troubleshooting

    For more information see carmanah.com/app. Refer to MX Field App guide for more details at support.carmanah.com. 5.0 Customer Service and Warranty MX Series products are covered by a limited warranty for the product excluding batteries, and a separate limited warranty for the batteries. Visit carmanah.com...
  • Page 24 LEVEL 1 © 2023 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 Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...

This manual is also suitable for:

R920-mxR829-mxR247-mx

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