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VRL-74 & VRL-91 LED MARINE RANGE LIGHT BEACONS Version: 1.0.23 Date: December 17, 2020 VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 0 SABIK Oy · Höylänlastu 2 A · FI 06150 Porvoo · Telephone +358 -19- 560 1100 · sabik-marine.com...
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Updated single optic GA. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 1 SABIK Oy · Höylänlastu 2 A · FI 06150 Porvoo · Telephone +358 -19- 560 1100 · sabik-marine.com...
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USCG 1.0.18 2015/10/22 213+ 74-00002200+ Added GPS detected TVIR 91-00000050+ enquiry Removed description of Storage mode as not relevant to VRL-74 USCG 1.0.19 2015/10/28 213+ 74-00002200+ Performance table reformatting. 91-00000050+ Minor edits and US spelling corrections.
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Appendix A. Included error code & trouble- shooting information. 1.0.23 2019/3/30 Manual updated to include 24V operation as well as 12V. VRL-74 Serial Number: 74-00002950+ June 2017 VRL-91 Serial Number: 91-00000210+ VRL-74 Mini-Arrays Model Numbers VRL-91 Product Version 2.00...
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VRL-74 LED Versions by color, release date and serial number RED LED LED Version Release Date VRL-74 Serial Number VRL-91 Serial Number June 2012 74-00000120+ June 2017 74-00002950+ April 2011 91-00000010 GREEN LED LED Version Release Date VRL-74 Serial Number...
The details of the application for this VRL-74 beacon are provided on the cover of this manual. The number of lenses required for any application is determined from the peak intensity of the flash character and the thermal constraints of the LEDs in the beacon design.
Heat is dissipated through the heat sink that the LEDs are mounted on. The VRL-74 and VRL-91 are sealed against dust and moisture to the level of IP-67 and if either light is to be used outside will be fitted with bird spikes to prevent birds nesting. The lenses are fully sealed.
The only assembly required for the VRL-74 is fitting the bird spikes. The bird spikes are mounted on brackets; these need to be attached to the frame of the VRL-74. The location of the bird spikes depends on the orientation of the beacon – the three possible mounting arrangements are shown below.
Please see Appendix E for overall dimensions of the VRL-91 units. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 7 SABIK Oy · Höylänlastu 2 A · FI 06150 Porvoo · Telephone +358 -19- 560 1100 · sabik-marine.com...
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Mounting and Alignment The VRL-74 and VRL-91 are mounted via up to five 13.5mm slotted holes on a 200mm Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD). The mounting holes are slotted to allow either beacon type to be adjusted in the horizontal plane by up to ±6 degrees. The holes are arranged in two overlapping patterns of 90 degree and 120 degree spacing.
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A scope mount is also available to allow the customer to fit an optical sighting scope with a standard Weaver mount. The scope mount fits to the VRL-74 in exactly the same way as the fixed sight does. Fixed sight and beacon reference surfaces (mated) VRL-74 &...
(see picture below). Please locate the label “Aim TVIR Remote Here” on the rear cover of the beacon. The directions provided by this label may differ between VRL-74 and VRL-91 beacons. To program or read back settings the TVIR Remote-02...
After this the beacon will resume normal operation. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 12 SABIK Oy · Höylänlastu 2 A · FI 06150 Porvoo · Telephone +358 -19- 560 1100 · sabik-marine.com...
(the default is Q 1s 0.3s, code 601). All configuration settings are stored in EEPROM so cycling the battery power will not reset these values. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 13 SABIK Oy · Höylänlastu 2 A · FI 06150 Porvoo · Telephone +358 -19- 560 1100 · sabik-marine.com...
Program Flash Character operation. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 14 SABIK Oy · Höylänlastu 2 A · FI 06150 Porvoo · Telephone +358 -19- 560 1100 · sabik-marine.com...
The termination code when the programming of the custom character is finished = 000 If an error occurs when entering a custom character the VRL-74 will flash the error code of 3 quick flashes. Programming a custom character creates a flash character with code 999. To get the VRL- 74 to use the custom character the value of 999 must be entered as the flash character.
This is done to achieve a wider range of programmable intensities, which makes the VRL-74 more versatile. The precise change-over intensity between all optics activated and only one optic activated depends on all of the beacon’s color and LED version, the flash character and the ambient temperature.
Setting the reconnect threshold to 999 will reset both it back to the default value. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 17 SABIK Oy · Höylänlastu 2 A · FI 06150 Porvoo · Telephone +358 -19- 560 1100 · sabik-marine.com...
The beacons contain details of manufacture including calibration details, firmware version, and LED type used. See Appendix A for the full list of data available For example the VRL-74 provides a reading of the supply voltage as a quick means of checking battery voltage.
Investigate any corrosion and take appropriate preventive action. User Notes VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 19 SABIK Oy · Höylänlastu 2 A · FI 06150 Porvoo · Telephone +358 -19- 560 1100 · sabik-marine.com...
Note that the optics (both primary and secondary) in a VRL-74 Mini-Array product will always project parallel to each other. i.e. the widest divergence that can be ordered for a VRL-74 Mini-Array product is the same as the widest divergence available from a secondary lens.
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Currents are temperature-dependent, rising with increased temperature. The VRL-74 is rated to operate over the ambient temperature range of at least -30ºC to +50ºC. Using the intensity programming tables: 1. The externally-controlled VRL-74 beacon is programmed for the peak intensity required.
Appendix B.1.1 VRL-74 GREEN Intensity Settings And Currents VRL-74 Range Light Performance Table 3 Sep 2015 GREEN 263 1x1 (No spreader) Prog Intensi Current (A) @25C, 12V Code VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- (six (Cd) digits) 1-optic 2-optic 3-optic...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 26...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 28...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 30...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 32...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 34...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 36...
Appendix B.1.2 VRL-74 WHITE Intensity Settings And Currents VRL-74 Range Light Performance Table 3 Jun 2017 WHITE 465 1x1 (No spreader) Prog Intensi Current (A) @25C, 12V Code VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- (six (Cd) digits) 1-optic 2-optic 3-optic...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 38...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 40...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 42...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 44...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 46...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 48...
Appendix B.1.3 VRL-74 RED Intensity Settings And Currents VRL-74 Range Light Performance Table 3 Jun 2017 RED 168 1x1 (No spreader) Prog Intensi Current (A) @25C, 12V Code VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- (six (Cd) digits) 1-optic 2-optic 3-optic...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 50...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 52...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 54...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 56...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 58...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 60...
Appendix B.1.4 VRL-74 YELLOW Intensity Settings And Currents VRL-74 Range Light Performance Table 3 Jun 2017 YELLOW 366 1x1 (No spreader) Prog Intensi Current (A) @25C, 12V Code VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- VRL-74- (six (Cd) digits) 1-optic 2-optic 3-optic...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 62...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 64...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 66...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 68...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 70...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 72...
**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 73...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 75...
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**The beacon intensity programming is not limited to the values shown. Any value can be set within the specified range and within the available precision of the programming code. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 76...
Appendix C BEACON Specifications Appendix C.1 VRL-74 BEACON SPECIFICATIONS Optical Light Source High-Intensity Light-Emitting Diodes Operating temperature controlled to protect LEDs Colors Available Red, Green, White, Yellow IALA Recommendation E-200-1 part1 Intensity See Appendix B IALA Recommendation E-122(2001) & E-200-3 Part 3 (2008) Intensity Settings ‘Peak intensity during the flash’...
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Design Life 12 years Warranty 1 year. See Vega warranty terms VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 78 SABIK Oy · Höylänlastu 2 A · FI 06150 Porvoo · Telephone +358 -19- 560 1100 · sabik-marine.com...
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Insert the battery holder into the programmer case, and press it until the latch clicks into place. VRL-74 & VRL-91 Date 17.12.2020 Version 1.0.23 Product Manual 79 SABIK Oy · Höylänlastu 2 A · FI 06150 Porvoo · Telephone +358 -19- 560 1100 · sabik-marine.com...
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