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- Page 1 Remote Lighting Controller FEC Type: HP0832 User Manual – Specification – Diagnostics RLC Version 4 Issue: 1 August 2020 Note that this manual relates to System V4.0 and Software V4.00 onwards ™ Interleader Limited Powered by eAGLe Light Engines...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Compliance Statement - USA ................5 Compliance Statement – Europe ................ 6 Overview ......................7 Key Features ...................... 7 Part Numbers ...................... 7 Architecture of Remote Lighting Controller ............8 Principles of Operation .................. - Page 3 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Installing the Base Unit ..................43 Installing the Cell aerial ..................43 Electrical Installation ..................44 Circuit Connectors and Cable Entry (V4 enclosure) ......... 44 Relays ....................... 44 Mains wiring ...................... 45 9.10...
- Page 4 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Document Revision Sheet Version Date Changes - Issue 4 - 1 June 2020 New Document for RLC V4 Production model Notes this manual covers all commands available to the Manager and User. Additional commands available to FEC, System and the OEM are contained in separate documents.
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Page 5: Compliance Statement - Usa
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Compliance Statement - USA FCC Compliance WARNING Changes or modifications to the transmitter not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this RF device. -
Page 6: Compliance Statement - Europe
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 2 Compliance Statement – Europe This product has been marked with the CE mark to show it is compliant with the relevant standards. © Interleader Ltd 2020 6 of 64... -
Page 7: Overview
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 3 Overview The Remote Lighting Controller (RLC) is a fully digital design that combines ease of installation and use with sophisticated yet simple and secure configuration via the IP65 rated keypad and LCD display or via SMS. -
Page 8: Architecture Of Remote Lighting Controller
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 4 Architecture of Remote Lighting Controller Effective operator or pilot control of Helipad Lighting is critical to the safe operation of an installation. Traditional radio Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL) solutions using the VHF radio is a tried and trusted method. -
Page 9: Principles Of Operation
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 5 Principles of Operation 5.1 Keypad and LCD Display - Overview The basic functions of the RLC are configurable via the front panel keypad and screen. Basic setup, test and monitoring of the controller is carried out via the front panel keypad and LCD display. -
Page 10: Systems Management Software - Overview
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 5.2 Systems Management Software – Overview All FEC products can be configured, tested, controlled and monitored with the Systems Management Software (SMS) via either a Bluetooth (included in all products) or Cellular Radio Module (Optional extra) link. -
Page 11: User Types
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 5.3 User Types Users of the system are classified by User Type. For security, each User Type has a unique PIN code associated with it and different levels of access. User Types and their basic attributes are: User –... -
Page 12: Activation Options
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 5.6 Activation Options There are five ways to activate channels: • Start-up and Wired Inputs trigger channels to stay on until turned off, and • Keypad, VHF and SMS all start timers to de-activate the channel after a defined period for each channel. -
Page 13: Setup Through The Keypad And Lcd Screen
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 6 Setup through the Keypad and LCD Screen The top menu is not really a menu but rather the main status display page with two main options: 1) Select the menu, or 2) Directly activate a Channel. -
Page 14: Entering Menu Mode
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 6.1 Entering Menu Mode To enter the Menu mode, simply press the function key (F4). Note that the function key representation above is used consistently throughout the manual. On pressing F4 (for the main menu) you will be taken immediately to the PIN challenge screen to enter your security PIN. -
Page 15: Setup Control Unit
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 6.2 Setup Control Unit The Setup Control Menu gives access to basic Radio, Input & Output and system settings. All of these basic functions and many more sophisticated functions are also available via SMS which is the advised method of system configuration and testing. - Page 16 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 6.2.1.1 VHF Receiver 6.2.1.2 VHF Frequency Setting The international channel convention of 8.33kHz provides 16 channels per 100kHz of bandwidth and as a consequence not all frequencies are available. For example, 134.810 is valid but 134.815 is not.
- Page 17 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Frequency (Channel) Setting – as each number is entered it is checked to ensure that the frequency (channel) is valid. If valid the number entered is displayed and the cursor moves to the next space.
- Page 18 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Sensitivity – Setting the threshold The Threshold is the level of Received Signal Strength at which the receiver is set to detect the carrier signal (so called Carrier Detect) and is expressed as the power at the aerial socket.
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Page 19: Cellular Radio
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Reading the VHF receiver status Selecting ‘Read’ retrieves and displays all of the relevant status registers from the VHF receiver. Of importance to the operator are: 1) That the status is OK... -
Page 20: Input And Output Testing Menu
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 6.3 Input and Output Testing Menu The 4 inputs, BMS input and 3 relays, 3 channel, Windsock and Beacon relays can all be tested through the Input/Output Testing menu. -
Page 21: Bms Input And Output Tests
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 6.3.1.2 Test Windsock & Beacon Relays The windsock and beacon relays are tested in the same manner as the channel relays. Note that the coil currents are not measured for these relays. -
Page 22: Setup Systems
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 6.4 Setup Systems 6.4.1 Set Channel Timeouts The time-out period for each channel to be set in the range (default 15 minutes): a) 10 seconds to 1 minute (in 10 second intervals), and b) 1 to 60 minutes (in 1 minute intervals) Changes are made simply using the F1 &... -
Page 23: Set Real Time Clocks
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 6.4.2 Set Real Time Clocks Selecting RTC from the previous menus starts the clock setting process: The first screen requests the hour. This must be entered in 24 hour format and as a two digit number. -
Page 24: Reset And Reload (Software)
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 6.4.3 Reset and Reload (Software) The variables such as VHF frequency and Channel timeouts can be reset to the factory default settings (see Factory Default Settings section later in this manual). Note that all settings are taken back to their factory default state and all user configuration will be lost. -
Page 25: Operation
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 7 Operation In normal operational mode the channels are activated from 5 sources: 1) Start-up – On first power-up of the unit (or after a power cut) 2) Wired Inputs – Either switch or relay contacts... -
Page 26: Activated By Input
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 7.2 Activated by Input If a channel is activated via the wired inputs (e.g. switch or relay) it will immediately cancel any other input and set the desired channel. Inputs have priority over every other route. -
Page 27: Activated By Vhf
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 7.4 Activated by VHF If VHF is ‘Active’ then the controller will be activated if 3, 5 or 7 (default) presses of the aircraft microphone switch (PTT) are made in a 5 second period by an approaching pilot on frequency. -
Page 28: System Management Software (Sms)
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual System Management Software (SMS) Using a Bluetooth wireless interface and a PC with the FEC Systems Management Software (Version 7.1 onwards) it is possible to access the RLC directly and perform a range of control, testing and configuration tasks. - Page 29 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual To install the software: 1) Shut down all other applications running on your PC 2) Uninstall any previous installation of the same version of the SMS a. Select: Windows key, All apps, double click on FEC SMS and select uninstall...
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Page 30: Selecting The Communication Channel And Device
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 8.4 Selecting the Communication Channel and Device Communication Device Product Help Selection Selection Selection Communication Selection SMS supports a range of communication options but only Bluetooth (default) nd Cellular Radio (if fitted) for an RLC. -
Page 31: Product Menu
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 8.5 Product Menu The menu for an RLC appears as follows: Device Individual Exit to Help Access Commands Main Menu The commands that can be performed are grouped as follows (details in later sections):... -
Page 32: Security
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 8.6 Security The Security menu options are: 1) Display PINS – PINs displayed are a function of User Type 2) Update PIN - PINs can be changed depending on User Type A Manager will see current PINs (left). -
Page 33: Unit Build Commands
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 8.7 Unit Build Commands User Commands Only the Build Data is available to the User. Manager Commands The options available to Managers are: 1. Build Data option - returns details of the unit 2. - Page 34 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Program File Information Information about the software will open. Read carefully and ensure that it is the version you want to install and then press Next. Devices Enter the device serial number that is to be programmed into the starting serial number box and press Add.
- Page 35 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Final Warning A final warning is given that once started the process must run to completion and that if it does not the RLC will need to be updated via the USB port (later section). If happy to...
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Page 36: Program
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 8.8 Program The Program menu provides access to: Unit Configuration - To check and make changes to the configuration settings which are common to all programs Time and Date... - Page 37 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual VHF Configuration The VHF Configuration menu provides similar functions as provided through the keypad menus. The VHF frequency, activation threshold and ‘Click’ period can all be set. Depending on customer demand, the capability to set Sequential or Concurrent channel activation may also be made available.
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Page 38: Unit History And Status
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 8.9 Unit History and Status Unit History & Status provides: Unit History – Maxima and minima Unit Status – Current status, and Unit History Products build a history log for diagnostic purposes and is a read-only function. -
Page 39: Reset & Restore
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Cellular Radio Status Do not use this command if no cellular radio is fitted. Weather Report If a MetPak is fitted to the RLC, basic weather information is available. -
Page 40: Test
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 8.11 Test Of the menu options, Managers can access: • Test Relays, and • Display (Bluetooth) Signal Strength. Check RTC Oscillator Only available to OEM for testing and setting up. -
Page 41: Control
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 8.12 Control It is possible to directly control the RLC channels and switch radio on and off. Set Channel Select the required channel to turn on or off and press update. -
Page 42: Installation
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 9 Installation Installation of the FEC Remote Lighting Controller must be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician with full authority to undertake work in the safety critical environment of a helipad. -
Page 43: Installing The Base Unit
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 9.4 Installing the Base Unit Either by measurement or using the template in Appendix 1, mark out and drill (and plug) the surface to which the controller is to be fixed. -
Page 44: Electrical Installation
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 9.6 Electrical Installation It is recommended that mains cables are fixed first to avoid damage to aerial or signal cables. If the FEC RLC is to be operated from a mains power supply it must be connected to the supply using a fused double pole isolator. -
Page 45: Mains Wiring
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 9.9 Mains wiring The arrangement of the base units is shown below: 12V DC 30W Mains PSU 100-240VAC Cellular Radio connector 5 off 20A Relays: VHF BNC connector DIN Rail mounted Position of connector strips. -
Page 46: Basic Wiring Diagram
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 9.10 Basic Wiring Diagram A simplified circuit diagram is shown below for a single switched circuit. NB – To allow the lights to be operated in the event of a unit failure it is strongly recommended that a mains by-pass switch is incorporated into the circuit by a qualified electrician. -
Page 47: Basic Circuit Testing
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 9.11 Basic Circuit Testing Even before connecting the keypad, the circuits can be tested as the relays incorporate manual testing buttons. Once the mains wiring has been completed and it is safe to energise the controlled circuit, turn on the mains supply. -
Page 48: Summary Specification
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 10 Summary Specification • Controller modes: 4 - VHF PCL, Cell, Keypad or Switch (or relay) input • VHF Frequency Range: 118 to 137 MHz • Channel spacing: 8.33kHz & 25kHz •... -
Page 49: Cellular Radio
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Cellular Radio © Interleader Ltd 2020 49 of 64 26/08/2020... -
Page 50: Power Supply Unit Specification
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 12 Power Supply Unit Specification All specifications are manufacturer’s data: • Manufacturer: Meanwell • Manufacturers Model No.: HDR-30-12 • Universal AC input/Full range 85-264V AC 47-63 Hz • Input current (full load): 0.48A (230VAC), 0.88A (110VAC) •... -
Page 51: Factory Default Settings
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 14 Factory Default Settings The following are the Factory default settings and are re-applied with a ‘factory reset’: Item Default Setting Comment LCD Backlight Option = Auto Backlight timeout period... -
Page 52: Diagnostics And Fault Finding
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 15 Diagnostics and Fault Finding The following are the range of simple tests that an end-user of the controller can perform – to be carried out in the order given. -
Page 53: Appendix 1 - Software Updater
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 16 Appendix 1 – Software Updater The RLC can be updated with new software in situ. To update the software requires a Windows PC and a USB cable with type ‘A’ plug one end and type ‘B’ the other. - Page 54 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual RLC Software Update Screens Below is the sequence of screens that the RLC will display as the new software is loaded indicating progress. DO NOT interrupt the process once started. If the process needs to be repeated, start from beginning of the process.
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Page 55: Appendix 2 - Aux Input And Bms Input/Output And Metpak Interface
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 17 Appendix 2 – Aux Input and BMS Input/Output and MetPak Interface The RLC has an auxiliary socket to support inputs, BMS input and outputs and the interface to the MetPak weather station. -
Page 56: Auxiliary Cable Harness - Hp0827
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 17.1 Auxiliary Cable Harness - HP0827 For customers who do not wish to solder wires to the D connector an interface harness is available which brings the connections out on a 15 way screw terminal block mounted on the DIN rail in the base of the enclosure. -
Page 57: Example Switch - Twilight Switch
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 17.2 Example Switch – Twilight Switch The following is an example of the wiring for a standard, low voltage light level switch. The example shown (with cover removed) is a Danlers ‘Twilight’ switch which has been suitably modified to work with the RLC. -
Page 58: Appendix 3 - Aerials And Cables
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 18 Appendix 3 – Aerials and Cables 18.1 Mains Cables, Switches and Fuses No external mains cables, switches or fuses are supplied with the RLC. It is the responsibility of the owner/installer to ensure that the installation is carried out in such a manner as to ensure the safety of the installation and that it meets all of the relevant local regulations. - Page 59 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual VHF Cable For a long run you may want to use RG213 cable (this has an outside diameter of 10.3mm). For a short run you may want to use RG58 cable (this has an outside diameter of 4.99mm).
- Page 60 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual Multiple Aerials Where an RLC is to be installed at a facility with other Airband VHF transmitting devices a separate aerial must be used for the RLC. To avoid interference or damage to the RLC, the RLC and other device’s aerials should be either:...
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Page 61: Appendix 4 - Bluetooth Radio - Eu Declaration Of Conformity
FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual 19 Appendix 4 – Bluetooth Radio – EU Declaration of Conformity © Interleader Ltd 2020 61 of 64 26/08/2020... - Page 62 FEC Remote Lighting Controller V4 HP0832 User Installation and Operation Manual © Interleader Ltd 2020 62 of 64 26/08/2020...
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Page 63: Appendix 6 - Mounting Template
20 Appendix 6 – Mounting Template The template below is at a scale of 1:1 if this document is printed on A4 paper or US Letter and no scaling options are used e.g. do NOT use the printing option ‘scale to fit’. - Page 64 End of Document...