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3. 24 65 Molinting the Side or Pole MOUN eei ove emu Sp Q Wieden eoi e v eases 24 6 6 Mounting the Dual Beacon Vertical 24 6 7 Mounting the Dual Beacon 25 69 Mounting uuu uuu u u eo dtd dd o Cesta 25 6 8 1 Wiring the R820 Button Using an Existing Pole 25 6 9 Mounting Override Switch Box and Pager Unit 26 DOT SWITCH BOX 26 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 6 9 2 Pager Option Installing Pager 27 TE UU TT 30 TO ACTIV ATO 31 80 Maintenance and Product 32 9 07 TEOUDISSHOOUIG er a 33 10 0 Service and Additional Products J J J uan 34 34 10 2 Additional 5 sisse sees 34 103 WIRING DIOE SITIS uu uuu EC acute Eger D ana d 34 4 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2
4. If Your Units are Having Difficulty Communicating 1 Make sure the units are set to the correct primary secondary setting Refer to Section 5 3 2 Primary Secondary and Channel Selection 2 Try changing channels Refer to Section 5 3 2 Primary Secondary and Channel Selection If your beacon still refuses to operate correctly contact Carmanah Technologies Corp or your authorized Carmanah distributor 33 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 10 0 Service and Additional Products 10 1 Customer Service This product is covered by the Carmanah Limited Warranty Before contacting Carmanah s Customer Service Department please have the following information available e Serial number located on the outside of the solar engine enclosure A brief description of the problem e Details of the installation To contact Carmanah s Customer Service Department Mail Carmanah Technologies Corporation 250 Bay Street Victoria BC Canada V9A 3K5 Phone 1 250 380 0052 1 877 722 8877 U S and Canada Toll Free Fax 1 250 380 0062 Email customerservice carmanah com Website carmanah com 10 2 Additional Products Carmanah offers a variety of solar powered and energy efficient LED lighting products For traffic applications Carmanah also manufactures solar LED Outdoor Lighting products For more information please visit our website at carmanah com 34 2
5. Traffic Beacons 3 1 6 Side of Pole Mount Side of pole mount with tilt option 20 Watt Solar Engine A Compact 10 Watt Solar Engine B 2 5 Round Pole Mount D 1 75 Square Pole Mount 9 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons Dual Side Pole Mount E Single Side Pole Mount F G Dual Vertical Top Pole Mount Third LED Mount K oquare Wood Post Mount M 10 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 298 _ 12 LED Light 8 LED Light P Se Pager Assembly S Pelco Pipe Adaptor Mounts to G H J K T Horizontal Mount Support Arm Assembly T Horizontal Mount Solar Engine Support no wedge Arm Solar Engine Side of Pole Tilt Mount W 11 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons Tilt Mount Mounts C and D 12 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 4 0 Tools and Materials Required The following tools and materials are required to mount your Carmanah flashing beacon e Imperial socket set e Crescent wrench e Tap and die set e 5 32 allen key e Fish tape Level e Compass e Drill and drill bits e Fine tip felt marker e Multi bit Screwdriver
6. contacts and components on the Energy Management System e Take when connecting or disconnecting cables A damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit e Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning connector pins before you connect the cable Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at power on 5 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 2 0 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Carmanah solar powered LED traffic beacon the world s most advanced solar LED flashing beacon Carmanah s traffic beacons conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices MUTCD Chapter 4K Using Carmanah s advanced Energy Management System EMS the unit is designed to operate reliably with no scheduled maintenance for up to 5 years except for routine cleaning 2 1 How it Works The Compact Solar Beacon does not require an external power supply as it operates using solar charged batteries that are maintenance free for up to 5 years when the product is properly installed It can be adjusted to meet varying brightness requirements Activation of the beacon is performed at the time of installation The light is completely power autonomous therefore no wiring to an external power supply is required The solar panels EMS and battery system are housed in the solar engine A separate control cabinet or battery cabinet is not
7. it is ready for activation OTE LEDs must be connected prior to connecting batteries otherwise they will not activate 1 Remove the screws securing the top cover and open see Figure 7 1 m Figure 7 1 2 Connect the harnesses as follows a Connect the main harness to the EMS see Figure 7 2 Figure 7 2 b Connect the LED s and switch connections see Figure 7 3 c Ensure LED s are connected then connect the battery s see Figure 7 4 d Connect the solar panel s see Figure 7 5 Your beacon is now operational Check to see the light is flashing following the model specific instructions below e R247C R247 The light will flash as soon as all components and power are connected to the system e R820C R820 Press the push button switch to activate the light e R829C R829 Engage the manual override switch to activate the light Figure 7 5 If the light does not flash refer to Section 9 0 Troubleshooting 31 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons The main harness connection to the EMS acts as a power disconnecting means When any maintenance activity is being performed on the beacon unplug the main harness connector from the EMS 8 0 Maintenance and Product Care The Traffic Beacon solar engines are designed to operate reliably for years with virtually no need for maintenance Carmanah recommends routine inspections of the solar panel
8. mounting kits are shown below in Figure 6 1 Figure 6 2 and Figure 6 3 22 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons Figure 6 2 Dual Beacon Pole Mount Figure 6 3 Horizontal Mount 6 2 Mounting the Single Beacon Round Sign Post Mount the unit on an existing 2 3 8 diameter round sign post First drill Ys hole in the sign post to accommodate a 74 20 carriage bolt This hole is used to secure the beacon Next install the unit on the sign post ensuring the flashing beacon is pointed in the desired direction Use the supplied hardware to secure the beacon to the post Single Beacon Round Sign Post 23 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 6 3 Mounting the Single Beacon Square Sign Post To mount install the unit on an existing 1 75 diameter square sign post ensuring the flashing beacon is pointed in the desired direction Use the supplied hardware to secure the beacon to the post 6 4 Mounting the Single Beacon 4 5 Post To mount the single beacon 4 5 post follow the directions below Install the Signal Head 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 Mounting the Side of Pole Mount Attach the side of pole mount to the pole using adequate hardware not supplied Install the Signal Head 1 2 3 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons Single Beacon Square Sign Post Attach the solar engine to the adaptor hub by th
9. 012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 1 0 Precautions Exercise caution when handling the batteries They are capable of generating dangerous short circuit currents Remove all jewelry bracelets metal strap watches rings before attempting to handle or remove the batteries See Section 5 1 for instructions on disconnecting and reconnecting the batteries The Carmanah R820 Flasher is a warning beacon and is intended to be used as a supplemental emphasis to warning signs located at uncontrolled marked crosswalks as specified in the 2003 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Chapter 4K It is not a traffic control device It is the responsibility of the pedestrian to ensure traffic has stopped before entering the crosswalk and this is clearly noted on the information plate mounted with the activation pushbutton The R820 is only a supplement for an uncontrolled marked crossing When storing your Carmanah flashing beacon for extended periods of time ensure the batteries are disconnected from the Energy Management System EMS This will help extend the time between charging periods during storage ESD Precautions and Proper Handling Procedures e Dissipate static electricity before handling any system components Energy Management System LED lights by touching a grounded metal object such as the unpainted metal housing on the system unit e f possible use antistatic devices such as wrist straps e Avoid touching the
10. 012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 10 3 Wiring Diagrams R Series WIRING DIAGRAM Main Connections SOLAR PNL 1 ME 47 48902 3 48901 15 56928 75 LED Harnesses Battery Harness SWITCH 2 47458 Switch 2 Connector 35 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons R Series WIRING DIAGRAM Components R820 Antenna 32303 Antenna 31559 Coax Cable 33876 Antenna Bracket Assembly 15 R820 Interlink Push Button SWITCH 2 47223 15 48941 56926 50 Upload Housing Kit Switch 2 Interlinks Calendar Upload 48903 15 and Override Switch Override Switch Interlink 36 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons R Series WIRING DIAGRAM Components Computer R829 15 48900 15 57584 15 57585 10 USB to Serial R829 Programming Converter Interlinks R829 Programming Interlink Computer T q SP ON TEE I gt 47226 12 i 56927 50 I 12V Interlinks J I 1 I i i i 1 i i i i i Faj 47209 RTC Pager Interface SWITCH 2 RTC Pager Unit Not Provided By Carmanah 37 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons R Seri
11. 1 8 hex driver e Ladder or lift device e Lithium grease e Security bit 13 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 5 0 Product Assembly and Installation Installation time can be budgeted at approximately ten minutes in the shop plus 30 to 60 minutes in the field per beacon This time budget is assuming that a pole is already in place in the field to mount the unit on No trenching external cabling traffic disruption or site remediation is required To view the electrical connections for your beacon refer to Section 10 0 Service and Aaditional Products 5 1 Flash and Brightness Configuration Flash pattern daytime and nighttime brightness settings are pre set at the factory based on your requirements and installation location typically discussed at the time of ordering Should the installation location or situation change you can adjust these settings Please consult Carmanah Customer Service prior to making any adjustments sections 5 1 1 to 5 1 3 describe how to change the settings If the settings require changing the main harness must be unplugged from the EMS Once the system is reconfigured the main harness can be reconnected 5 1 1 Configuration Options Your Carmanah flashing beacon offers customer configurable options using a set of switches and rotary dials located on the circuit board within the EMS housing They allow control of day intensit
12. be reconnected Channel Selection The channel chosen for each R820 must be the same in each unit of that system To prevent one system from interfering with other systems within range 4 0mi 6 5km you can set each to a specific channel Three 3 channel switches give the possibility of eight 8 unique channels as shown in Table 5 6 below For a picture of the DIP switch refer to Figure 5 6 in Section 5 1 2 Product Configuration Table 5 6 Channel Selection For a system two or more units there must be only one primary or master unit the remaining units in the system must be configured as secondary DIP switch 4 determines the primary secondary setting see Table 5 7 For a picture of the switch refer to Figure 5 6 in Section 5 1 2 Product Configuration Table 5 7 Primary Secondary Now that your R820 is configured you can proceed to Section 6 0 Mounting Primary Secondary is a term for a communication protocol where one device or process has control over another or others Once a primary secondary relationship between devices is established the direction of control is always from the primary to the secondary s 21 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 6 0 Mounting Now that your Carmanah flashing beacon is configured it s time to install the unit Each unit will be connected to either one or two LED arrays using a mounting option based on your r
13. e hole and position the antenna bracket over the mounting screw hole on the side of the housing 7 Use the mounting screw to attach the antenna bracket to the housing see Figure 5 8 Figure 5 7 Figure 5 8 5 3 Radio Configuration Instructions R820C and 1820 only Below are the configuration and assembly instructions for your Carmanah R820 flashing beacon 5 3 1 Minimum Distance between Systems The minimum distance that must be maintained between independent systems using the same radio channel is 4 0mi 6 5km If independent systems are required to be located less than 4 0mi 6 5km from each other the radios in each independent system MUST be set to different channels Please refer to Section 5 3 2 Primary Secondary and Channel Selection for information on setting the radio channel 20 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 5 3 2 Primary Secondary and Channel Selection Your R820 crosswalk system consists of two or more units that communicate with each other to flash together Each system is shipped set to a factory default of one Primary and one or more Secondary all at Channel 0 Channel selection is determined by DIP switches 1 2 and 3 The primary secondary settings are determined by DIP switch 4 see below If the settings require changing the main harness must be unplugged from the EMS Once the system is reconfigured the main harness can
14. e the program is established for one system the settings are easily uploaded to multiple H829 units Uploading the programmed settings occurs on site quickly from a laptop PC Alternatively with the addition of centralized control capabilities the R829 is compatible with certain 12V third party wireless communications devices Contact your local distributor for more information 3 0 Component Identification and Mounting Options 3 1 Systems 6 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 3 1 1 Single Beacon Sign Post Round Solar engine X Signal head with LED signal module Mount for 2 3 8 round pole 3 1 2 Single Beacon Sign Post Square Solar engine Signal head with LED signal module Mount for 2 square pole 3 1 3 Single Beacon 4 5 Post Solar engine Signal head with LED signal module 7 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 3 1 4 Dual Beacon Horizontal R Solar engine _ gt pu ie Top brackets Signal head with LED X signal module Bottom brackets MN 20 Watt 10 Watt 3 1 5 Dual Beacon Vertical Za Top brackets Signal head with LED signal module Bottom brackets 20 Watt 10 Watt 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual
15. equirements and installation location typically discussed at the time of ordering You will also need to install the push button switch for the R820 and the manual override switch for the H829 Solar Engine Orientation Full solar exposure is critical to the performance of solar engine system Ensure that the beacon solar panel has year round unrestricted sun exposure throughout the day to allow for unobstructed solar charging Shading even a small portion of the solar panel will significantly reduce its ability to charge the battery bank The 10 Watt and 20 Watt solar engines must be mounted at a 45 tilt using the fixed wedge tilt Ensure that the solar panels are facing the equator due south in the northern hemisphere or due north in the southern hemisphere Mounting Bases The unit will be shipped with a base for mounting on either a 2 3 8 diameter round pole a 1 75 square pole or a 472 diameter pole as specified at the time of ordering 6 1 Mounting Options There are a variety of mounting kits possible for your Carmanah flashing beacon depending on the style of mount as well as the possibility of one or two LED arrays Below are a few of the popular mounting options for your Carmanah flashing beacon Refer to Section 3 2 Components for a full overview of the mounting options available All external wiring must comply with applicable regional electrical codes NEC CEC 6 1 1 Pole Mounting Kits Three popular pole
16. es WIRING DIAGRAM Components Time switch Programmable Time Switch Not Supplied by Carmanah 38 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 carmanah 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation www carmanah com Technical Support customerservice carmanah com Toll Free in Canada and the U S 1 877 722 8877 International 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Number 50749 Traffic Beacon Manual 50749
17. hown to the left indicates that this product complies with the European Union s requirements according to Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE EM 32 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 9 0 Troubleshooting If the Light is not Flashing 1 Check the battery connection and the LED array connection to ensure that the connectors are fully inserted Check to see that the jumper is connected to switch 2 R247C R247 only As the light is designed to function as soon as the battery is plugged in and the jumper is connected this should be fairly simple to diagnose Jumper Connector R247C R247 only LEDs must be connected prior to connecting batteries otherwise they will not activate Follow the steps below to ensure the LEDs are connected correctly 2 Disconnect the harnesses from the Energy Management System EMS in the following sequence a Disconnect the solar panel connections b Disconnect the batteries c Disconnect the Light Emitting Diodes LEDs and switch connections 3 Now reconnect the harnesses in the following sequence a Connect the LEDs and switch connections b Connect the batteries c Connect the solar panel connections If the Light is Exhibiting Irregular Flash Patterns Your Carmanah flashing beacon may exhibit irregular flasher patterns under certain conditions If you notice that y
18. llation see Figure 6 4 Figure 6 4 Screw Holes 25 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 2 Next attach the button plate and the button sign to the pole using a socket set to tighten the bolts see Figure 6 5 gt A s 2 gr uma 1 Figure 6 5 Push button plate left and sign right Use fish tape to run the harness from the solar engine to the button see Figure 6 6 4 Carefully thread the harness through the mounting pole see Figure 6 7 y gt 4 Figure 6 6 Fish Tape Figure 6 7 Mounting Pole and Harness 5 Attach the harness from the solar engine to the button contacts This is the long harness with the two ring terminals see Figure 6 8 and Figure 6 9 a Figure 6 8 Button Figure 6 9 Button Plate 6 9 Mounting the R829 Override Switch Box and Pager Unit The R829 comes with a manual override switch or a pager unit 6 9 1 Override Switch Box The manual override switch is used for programming the unit in the field and to put the R829 into continuous flash mode 1 To begin follow steps 1 3 and 4 of Section 6 8 procedure shown on the previous page for drilling holes 2 Next identify the harness labeled switch 2 and connect the manual override switch harness leading from the manual override switch box see Figure 6 10 26 2012 Carmanah Techn
19. n of flash patterns radio channels radio power and day night intensities plus two rotary dials for Brightness and Flash Duration Table 5 1 shows the function of each switch and which beacon model uses each switch Table 5 1 Switch Dial Function and Options SW2 Rotary Dial SW2 LED Brightness SWS Rotary Dial SW3 Flash Duration R820 R820C For more information on individual switch and rotary dial settings follow the instructions below For SW1 refer to Table 5 2 Table 5 6 and Table 5 7 For SW2 refer to Table 5 3 16 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons For SW3 refer to Table 5 5 e daytime nighttime intensity settings are adjusted using DIP switch 5 with OFF being the default night time fixed intensity and ON being 3096 of the daytime intensity setting e The radio power level is adjusted using DIP switch 6 with ON being high power and OFF being regular power oet the DIP switches to the desired flash pattern using Table 5 2 as a guide Table 5 2 Flash Pattern Settings Dip Switch Settings Flash Pattern Exhibited in seconds Flash Character MUTCD alternating Default ON MUTCD unison 0 5 Custom setting where default is Your beacon is factory configured and does not typically need additional configuration If the settings require changing the main harness must be unplugged from the EMS Once the system is rec
20. ologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 pm d ge PEE Figure 6 10 6 9 2 Pager Option Installing Pager Unit Open the pager enclosure box shown on the next page by removing the four fasteners on the lid See Figure 6 11 and Figure 6 12 Inside will be a harness and fitting Remove and set aside Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 3 Fasten the switch box to the pole with the supplied hardware and close the hinged top Figure 6 12 2 Once open insert pager unit so that the connectors slide through the opening see Figure 6 13 and 27 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons Figure 6 13 Figure 6 14 3 While pushing the unit tight against the gasket material install and tighten the mounting screw 4 Connect the harness to the pager see Figure 6 15 and Figure 6 16 Figure 6 15 Figure 6 16 5 To connect the power for the unit locate the two harnesses each labeled 12V DC and connect one to the other 6 Take the remaining harness labeled Switch 2 and connect it to the EMS harness with the same name 7 install the antenna remove the back plate from the elbow provided by loosening the two screws see Figure 6 17 and Figure 6 18 28 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons Figure 6 17 Figure 6 18 8 Remo
21. onfigured the main harness can be reconnected To change the flash duration turn the coded dial SW3 to the desired setting This is easily done with a small flathead screwdriver For a picture of SW3 refer to Figure 5 6 in Section 5 1 2 Product Configuration Each of the R820 units in a crosswalk system must be configured individually with the same flash duration setting 19 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 5 2 Antenna Installation R820C and 1820 only The main harness must be disconnected during this procedure Mount and connect the antenna to the EMS before power is applied to the system This prevents damage to the radio module The antenna is shipped inside the housing when it comes from the factory It is wrapped in foam and placed on the left side of the enclosure To set up the antenna complete the following steps 1 Remove the screws securing the lid to the housing 2 Openthe lid and disconnect the main harness from the EMS 3 Remove and unwrap the coaxial cable and antenna from inside the housing 4 Remove the mounting screw for the antenna bracket located on the side of the housing see Figure 5 7 5 Insert the co axial cable through the hole in the side of the housing and carefully thread the co axial cable onto the gold colored fitting on the electronics enclosure from where it was just removed 6 Pull the cable through th
22. onfigured the main harness can be reconnected Increasing brightness level will increase power consumption and possibly affect the autonomy of product Contact Carmanah Product Support before adjusting Table 5 3 LED Brightness Settings SW2 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons DENEN ON NN 52 Now your beacon is ready for the next steps Depending on which model you have you will need to start at the right section follow Table 5 4 below Table 5 4 Sections R820C R820 Proceed to Section 5 1 4 R247C R247 Proceed to Section 6 0 R829C R829 Proceed to Section 6 0 5 1 4 Configuring the Flash Duration R820C and R820 Only The default factory configuration for your R820C and R820 is a 20 second flash If a second pedestrian should press the button while the light is flashing the light will flash for 20 seconds starting from the moment the button was last pressed The R820C and R820 are factory configured Only change the flash duration if necessary 18 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons You can select the length of time the lights will flash after each button press There are 15 standard options Table 5 5 Flash Duration Coded Dial Switch SW3 If the settings require changing the main harness must be unplugged from the EMS Once the system is rec
23. our Beacon is flashing irregularly it may be a result of one of the following conditions 1 Low battery condition Under a low battery condition the Beacon will exhibit the following flash pattern on 0 1 second off 2 5 seconds repeat If your light is exhibiting this flash code you will need to charge the unit s battery This can be done in several ways If there is sufficient solar insolation disconnect the LEDs and allow the unit to charge for three to five days Batteries can also be charged by placing the unit under high powered halogen flood lights for three days Placing the floodlights closer than 24 inches 60 cm from the solar panel will cause it to overheat and cause damage Also ensure your unit s dip switch is set to the lowest candela setting as it is likely that the unit is drawing more energy than the solar input During periods of storage batteries should be stored in a cool dry place and be charged every 2 months to maintain voltage levels and reduce sulfation of the battery plates For a warmer storage temperature the batteries will need to be charged more frequently 2 flasher has not been exposed to sunlight in 24 hours Under this condition the light will display the following flash pattern on 0 1 off 0 5 seconds repeat In this situation it is best to expose the unit to sunlight or high powered halogen flood lamps This measure should stimulate the unit to begin producing its specified flash code
24. reading into the hole Place the adaptor hub onto the pole and finger tighten the bolts Install the signal head housing onto the upper support arm Connect the signal wire from the EMS to the LED Signal Head Sj ingle Beacon 4 5 Attach the bottom bracket then level the solar engine and tighten Post the top cap bolts The bottom bracket can be affixed with bolts or stainless steel straps Tighten the setscrew on the cap and position the lenses towards oncoming traffic Tighten the nuts inside the signal head Install the signal head housing onto the upper support arm Connect the signal wire from the EMS to the LED Signal Head Attach the bottom bracket then level the solar engine and tighten the top cap bolts The bottom bracket can be affixed with bolts or stainless steel straps Tighten the setscrew on the cap and position the lenses towards oncoming traffic Tighten the nuts inside the signal head Side of Pole Mount 6 6 Mounting the Dual Beacon Vertical To mount the dual beacon vertical follow the directions below 1 Attach the solar engine to the adaptor hub by threading into the 24 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 hole Place the adaptor hub onto the pole and finger tighten the bolts Install the Signal Heads 1 2 3 Install the signal head housing onto the upper support arm Connect the signal wire from the EMS to the LED Signal Head Attach the bo
25. required Trenching of wire to a power source pavement cutting and traffic disruption are not a concern with the traffic beacon as everything is contained within the unit itself It can be mounted wherever there is sunlight The Carmanah Compact Solar beacon is supplied with either a 10 W or 20 W solar engine that is configured for the application 2 1 1 24 Hour Flasher R247C and R247 The R247 is designed for continuous 24 hour operation in either a single or dual beacon configuration 2 1 2 Pedestrian Activated Warning Beacon R820C and R820 The Model R820 and R820C are pedestrian activated warning beacons designed for use at uncontrolled marked crosswalks The system will flash for a pre set duration field adjustable upon activation of the push button Spread spectrum wireless communications activates the beacons across the street or in advance of the crossing A typical installation consists of two pairs of flashing beacons each mounted on poles at opposite ends of the crosswalk Wireless communication between units means that the R820 requires no trenching of cables across the roadway 2 1 3 School Zone Flasher R829C and R829 The R829 and R829C School Zone Flashers operate on a programmable calendar used to set the days and times when the beacon will flash The calendar is capable of storing up to 500 days worth of operating information This is easily programmed using an intuitive Microsoft Windows based graphical user interface Onc
26. s to ensure that they are clean and unobstructed by anything that could prevent the effectiveness of the solar charging including dirt and dust snow leaves debris shade that may have developed after installation due to adjacent plant growth The frequency of the inspections depends on location and local weather patterns A yearly visual inspection of the Traffic Beacon solar engines is typically sufficient Batteries Exercise caution when handling the battery packs They are capable of generating enormous short circuit currents Remove all jewelry bracelets metal strap watches rings before attempting to handle or remove the battery packs The battery is a sealed rechargeable lead acid 12V battery Consult your local municipal by laws for information on recycling the cells when replacing Do not discard these cells in the garbage please recycle Energy Management System EMS Recycling Production of the EMS required the extraction and use of natural resources The EMS may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product s end of life In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources we encourage you to recycle the EMS in an appropriate way that will ensure most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately Check your local municipality for electronics recyclers The symbol s
27. ttom brackets then level the solar engine and tighten the top cap bolts The bottom brackets can be affixed with bolts or stainless steel straps Tighten the setscrew on the cap and position the lenses towards oncoming traffic Tighten the nuts inside the signal heads 6 7 Mounting the Dual Beacon Horizontal To mount the dual beacon horizontal follow the directions below 1 Attach the solar engine to the adaptor hub by threading into the hole Place the adaptor hub onto the pole and finger tighten the bolts Install the Signal Heads 1 2 3 Install the signal head housing onto the upper support arm Connect the signal wire from the EMS to the LED Signal Head Attach the bottom brackets then level the solar engine and tighten the Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons Dual Beacon Horizontal top cap bolts The bottom brackets can be affixed with bolts or stainless steel straps Tighten the setscrew on the cap and position the lenses towards oncoming traffic Tighten the nuts inside the signal heads 6 8 Mounting the R820 Button 6 8 1 Wiring the R820 Button Using an Existing Pole ADA regulations specify that the button should be 42 from the ground Important Switch 1 must be disconnected at the solar engine until the harness terminal ends are attached to the pushbutton switch Drill and tap the screw holes then file the edges to avoid damaging the wires during insta
28. ve the nut from the pager antenna hardware and set it aside 9 Take the cable from the antenna and feed the full length through the pipe see Figure 6 19 and Figure 6 20 Figure 6 19 Figure 6 20 10 Thread the antenna onto the fitting see Figure 6 21 Figure 6 21 29 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 11 Once complete feed the cable through the other opening see Figure 6 22 and Figure 6 23 Figure 6 22 Figure 6 23 12 Then replace the back plate and tighten the screws see Figure 6 24 and Figure 6 25 Figure 6 24 Figure 6 25 13 Using a screwdriver carefully remove the knock out from the side of the solar engine housing Insert the male end of the fitting and use the nut that was set aside earlier to tighten the fitting onto the housing Ensure that the pager antenna is in an upright orientation when the unit is installed Coil the remaining cable under the EMS before connecting the antenna to the unit 6 10 Grounding The engine must be properly grounded The chassis ground is shown in pictures 6 26 and 6 27 below The proper grounding techniques will be specific to site location local electrical code needs to be followed Figure 6 26 Figure 6 27 30 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 7 0 Activation Once your beacon is securely fastened to its mount
29. y night intensity LED brightness flash pattern flash duration radio power channel selection and primary secondary selection 5 1 2 Product Configuration Your beacon is factory configured and does not typically need additional configuration If configuration is necessary follow the instructions outlined below To configure your beacon the solar engine where the solar panels are mounted must be opened to access the EMS inside and the harnesses must be disconnected in the order shown below 1 Remove the two screws attaching the top solar 22655 f panel lid to the main housing see Figure 5 1 lt gt Figure 5 1 14 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 2 Openthe lid see Figure 5 2 Figure 5 2 3 Disconnect the main harness from the EMS see Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 4 Remove the four 4 screws and enclosure lid from the EMS see Figure 5 4 On the circuit board within the EMS system housing there is a plastic block with eight small switches on it SW1 and two rotary dials SW2 and SW3 see Figure 5 5 15 2012 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Last revised September 2012 Owner s Manual Traffic Beacons 5 Figure 5 5 and Figure 5 6 CHARGING Figure 5 6 5 1 3 Switch Dial Function and Options Your Carmanah flashing beacon provides the flexibility of an eight position DIP switch for user configuratio
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