Programming the M850/M860
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1. O E 15 IS IO ES O O O O a a 232 LFL 24s 15 233 CST4 3 10 30 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS M850 860 UserManual RevA Be NG wz LO NY O a 7 SS O E eo aS O CST21 GpD 5 14s CST22 5 Kan o o L o U O TI IN SO TF IO O MR O O LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO NINININI NINI NI NININ 0 25 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 0 25 CST25 CST29 CST30 262 263 264 265 266 267 31 carmanah APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS i 0 2 0 2 7 los 21 os or 7 os 21 os rr 5 is os is Jos ss 268 32 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Appendix B Troubleshooting Failure The IR programmer will not connect to the lantern The tap to activate function does not turn on the LED display The IR programmer will not edit the lantern s settings or all menu items are not appearing on the display An Error Err message appears when programming a lantern M850 M860 lantern beam LEDs do not turn on 33 Possible Cause IR programmer battery The lantern searches for an IR signal on a 0 5 second cycle The lantern s search signal may not coincide with the push of2. Sunlight If available sunlight is the easiest way to charge multiple M850 M860 lanterns An M850 M860 lantern will typically require five to 10 days to fully charge from sunlight Additional charging time may be required in extremely low light conditions External Power Source The M850 M860 may also be equipped with a quick access external charge port located in the base of the lantern Alternately the lantern housing may be removed to access an internal port Using either of these options the light may achieve a full state of charge overnight by connecting the charge port to an external power source Carmanah will supply a wall charger with adapter on request Charge Indicator When the battery is charging either from sunlight or from the external charger a single point on the lower right of the lantern s LED display will flash If the M850 M860 lantern has been stored improperly the batteries may be sulphated and will not accept a charge A new battery may be required CHARGING Charging via an External Power Source Quick Access Charge Port Step 1 Tilt the lantern and open the water tight charge port cap Step 3 Align the charger cord with the cord channel at the base of the lantern Step 4 Plug in the charger and let charge overnight Wait a minimum of one hour and verify battery state of charge The most accurate Battery Pack status reading is obtained when the lantern has been in a dark lo
3. 15 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah PROGRAMMING Enable Disable Tap to Activate Viewing Firmware Version LED Display Option With Tap to Activate enabled a quick triple tap on a ate VERSION the left shoulder or head of the lantern will activate the LED Display to list the lantern s status battery le On NANG not ALCOY Bone EN state of charge amp voltage Flash Character Effective establish a connection to the lantern Intensity ALC On Off and Calendar On Off In K 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm some locations where the lantern may be subject to the lantern is ready to receive extreme movement or jostling this function may be commands disabled to minimize power consumption from DD 3 Navigate to the info menu The 4 unintentional activation of the LED Display digit firmware version will scroll in from the right To toggle this setting 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern A 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the tAP menu 4 Unlock the existing setting 5 Toggle between on and off 6 Lock the new setting 004 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked 16 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah GPS Status GPS
4. transitioned from day to night before making changes to settings Pre Programmed Lanterns lf Carmanah or a Carmanah authorized distributor has programmed the M850 M860 lantern prior to you receiving it it is ready to install When the lantern is removed from the box and exposed to light it will begin normal operation activating with the next day to night transition Prior to field deployment verify that the lantern s pre programmed settings match your requirements using the top mounted LED display Refer to the following section on Viewing Lantern Settings for details If you have been supplied with an IR programmer you may modify lantern settings prior to installation if desired Non Programmed Lanterns If you have not requested a pre programmed lantern you will need to verify the lantern settings flash pattern calendar function amp etc and make any required modifications using a Carmanah IR programmer Refer to the following sections on Viewing Lantern Settings and Using the Infrared IR Programmer for details If you require a Carmanah IR programmer please contact Carmanah or your authorized distributor PROGRAMMING Viewing Lantern Settings Quickly Viewing Summary Data The top mounted LED Display provides essential summary information about your lantern To activate the LED Display tap very quickly three times on the left shoulder or the head of the lantern Once activated the
5. 4 5 to 5 0 N m E i 5 o E l S a oo E E os pe f S i y ae RO 5 Option A IN lt jam NA O VAR gr gt gr r 0m0 XA A Y LOES 3 _ 18 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Installing the Bird Deterrent The M850 M860 is shipped with a bird deterrent in the form of five stainless steel deterrents that screw directly into the lantern head Stainless steel screws are included in the product package To prevent damage to the lantern head use only the supplied bird deterrent and screw set SA P 2 A J PA As NG a Jf ia DA 2 A bud g SS KA LA a P a DAS E rs Pa o Pia Oo Bird Deterrent amp Screw Set Supplied CHARGING Bird Deterrent Installed 19 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Charging the M850 M860 Lantern If the M850 M860 lantern batteries have a charge of less than 80 they require charging It is recommended that you place the M850 M860 lantern in Off mode for charging When it is in Off mode the M850 M860 lantern can continue to charge using light on the solar panels but does not turn on in darkness To place the M850 M860 lantern into Off mode follow the command sequence described on page 11 Turning the Lantern On or Off
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7. 12 of this manual Consult the Carmanah online simulator at carmanah com marine simulator to find a sustainable intensity for your installation location The ALC function has Tap quickly three times on the lantern head or left shoulder to activated activate the LED display Review the data on the LED display to verify if ALC is on and if the lantern s battery state of charge bAtt SoC is low Follow the charging instruction on page 20 of this manual 34 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation 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 69928 M850 M860 UserManual RevA we put solar to work 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA
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9. equipped Lanterns Only The GPS functionality of the M850 M860 lantern is automatically activated when the lantern is initially powered up Once activated GPS equipped M850 M860 lanterns automatically synchronize with all GPS equipped lanterns however it can take several minutes for the lantern to synchronize The synchronization period is dependent on the number of satellites overhead and any obstructions from buildings or mountainous terrain GPS equipped lanterns will be synched to Coordinated Universal Time UTC The date time settings on GPS equipped units cannot be modified GPS equipped lanterns have the following four additional status flags Good GPS Satellite signal found and locked PAUS GPS function has been paused to conserve energy This will occur when GPS function is not in use for example when the lantern is in stead on mode flash code 001 or when the lantern is in dated shutdown SrcH The GPS unit is searching for a satellite signal nLoC The unit was unable to find and lock a GPS satellite signal Search will resume every 10 minutes at night and every 45 minutes during the day until a signal is found PROGRAMMING To determine GPS state 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern A 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the gPS menu The GPS state will scroll in from the
10. right 17 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Installing an M850 M860 Lantern Choosing a Suitable Location Adequate sunlight and suitable ambient temperature are the two most important factors to consider when choosing a location for Carmanah Marine Lanterns Adequate Sunlight A Carmanah Marine Lantern is powered by solar energy stored inside the rechargeable batteries of the lantern therefore to operate each night it requires an adequate amount of sunlight to recharge its batteries The following factors should be considered when installing the M850 M860 lantern the amount of sunlight available in the region an unobstructed view of the sun the M850 M860 lantern should not be shaded seasonal changes in sun angle Ambient Temperature The temperature range of the lantern location must be between 22 to 122 F 30 to 50 C CHARGING Securing the M850 M860 Lantern Physically modifying the M850 M860 lantern will void the warranty This includes drilling additional holes in the base or re drilling the existing mounting holes to a larger diameter The M850 M860 lantern base plate has six mounting holes intended for three or four point mounting patterns The use of security fasteners is recommended to prevent theft Use 18 8 stainless steel hex head fasteners with 72 13 UNC thread Tighten the fasteners to 40 to 44 Ibf ft
11. the power button or there may be local interference A new lantern may have been shipped in factory mode and been received within two hours Tap to activate has been turned off The lantern may be in off mode The value entered is invalid The environment is too bright to activate the lantern The lantern is in low voltage disconnect state APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING Recommendation On a new IR programmer confirm that the protective battery tab on the bottom back of the IR programmer has been removed and that the battery is charged For an older IR programmer confirm that the batteries are charged Place the programmer close no more than 6 or 15 cm to the top clear lens Press the power button on the IR programmer quickly and repeatedly over a period of two seconds The lantern LEDs should flash when a connection has been established Tap quickly three times on the lantern head or left shoulder to activate the LED display If the stat menu item shows a status of stor leave the lantern for two hours from the time the display was activated After a two hour period the lantern will automatically switch from stor to on You will need an IR programmer to reactivate this function following the instructions on page 16 of this manual Tap quickly three times on the lantern head or left shoulder to activate the LED display or press several times on the IR programmer Verify if the lan
12. 3 Warranty and Customer Service 23 Warranty ari TG AN A Ka ah a 23 IFITFOOUCHION cur 4 on Produce AAN 23 APPICAONS scart codo a a 4 a SOC G 2 aaa nana aaa Naah aaa 93 NANA E eae 4 Appendix A BIAS HCC AFA Cel NAH 24 Common Features and Functionality 4 Appendix B Troubleshooting 33 Parts Description ooccooncccocnnonnnonenancnnannenanrnnnans 5 Programming the M850 M860 lt lt nani 6 Preparing the M850 M860 Lantern for Installation AY 6 Viewing Lantern Settings 6 Summary of Lantern States and Statuses 7 Using the Infrared IR Programmer 10 Turning the Lantern On or Qff 11 Setting the Flash Character 11 Setting Effective Intensity 12 Activating De activating Automatic Light Control O KA AA AS 12 Setting the Calendar Function 13 Editing the Lantern Date and Time Non GPS UNIS Online GINO 14 Setting Day to Night Transition Level 15 Setting Night to Day Transition Level 15 Enable Disable Tap to Activate LED Display A A 16 Viewing Firmware VersSi0ON ooooccconcnccnoccnccnccncnnos 16 GPS Status GPS equipped Lanterns Only 17 Installing an M850 M860 Lantern 18 Choosing a Suitable Location 18 Securing the M850 M860
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14. Automatic Light Control on page 12 See Setting the Calendar Function on page 13 See Editing the Lantern Date and Time Non GPS Units Only on page 14 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah PROGRAMMING For units without GPS this indicates the user programmed time or factory set UTC In the event of a battery disconnect review and if required re See Editing the Lantern Date and Time Non GPS Units Only on page 14 Hour HH time Time min MM program this value GPS equipped units operate UTC and this field is not visible Good GPS Satellite signal found and locked PAuS GPS function paused to conserve energy See GPS Status GPS equipped SrcH Searching for GPS satellite signal Lanterns Only on nLoC No lock on GPS satellite signal Search resumes page 17 every 10 minutes See Setting Day to Night Transition Level on page 15 GPS Status gPS For GPS equipped units only Day to Night d2n Transition Level D2N 025L 400L Indicates the ambient brightness in lux at which the lantern LEDs will turn on in the evening See Section Indicates the ambient brightness in lux at which Setting Night to the lantern LEDS will turn off in the morning Day Transition Level on page 15 Night to Day Transition Level N2D 075L 450L Displays the current firmware version This val
15. LED Display will show in sequence e Lantern Status e Battery State of Charge amp Battery Voltage e Lantern Flash Character e Lantern Effective Intensity e Automatic Light Control ALC On Off e Calendar On Off Refer to the following page for a detailed description of these items Pressing the button on the IR programmer will also provide quick access to this essential summary information Accessing Complete Data Via the Infrared IR Programmer Use the IR programmer to view complete state and status details including calendar settings and GPS settings if applicable Using the IR programmer you can also customize flash patterns adjust calendar settings and more Refer to the following table for a complete list of visible and programmable lantern settings 6 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah PROGRAMMING Summary of Lantern States and Statuses The following table indicates the data that can be reviewed on the lantern LED Display and where applicable customized via the IR programmer Display Description Values Programming The lantern is in standard operating mode and will On automatically transition between daytime LEDs off and evening night time LEDs on as ambient light levels change See Changing Lantern State on The lantern is in an energy saving mode with the page 20 LEDs off The lantern will react
16. Lantern 18 Charging the M850 M860 Lantern 20 Charging via an External Power Source Quick Access Charge POM Kaman ie 20 Determining Battery State of Charge 21 3 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA carmanah Introduction Applications The M850 M860 lantern has the following applications e Fixed and floating aids to navigation e Port marina and dock lighting e Offshore platform marking e Aquaculture Range The M850 M860 Lantern is visible from up to approximately 10 nautical miles 18 5 km at night depending on the installation location and selected flash setting For a detailed understanding of range and intensity at your installation location visit our simulation tool at carmanahmarine com selector INTRODUCTION Common Features and Functionality The M850 860 Marine Lantern is a self contained high performance solar powered light with the following features Easily visible tap to activate digital LED display Latest generation high efficiency LEDs and optics Simplified installation amp setup No transitioning required prior to installation or storage Rugged polycarbonate and aluminum enclosure for maximum durability in a lightweight economical package Calendar function available for automatically de activating lights during off season periods Optional GPS synchroni
17. The M850 M860 s Battery Pack contains lead lead compounds and other compounds known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Please handle with care and wash your hands thoroughly after handling the Battery Pack Charge your M850 M860 s Battery Pack AN periodically Permanent damage and reduced capacity will result if the Battery Pack is not correctly maintained Refer to page 20 for details M850 M860s that have been stored may require a top up charge before they are put into service The most accurate Battery Pack status reading is obtained when the M850 M860 has been in a dark location and in Off mode for at least 24 hours Warranty Disclaimer This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation standards of Carmanah s Model M850 M860 lantern Failure to comply with the use storage maintenance installation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the applicable user warranty 2 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Warnings amp PreCautions ccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeees 2 Preparing the M850 M860 Lantern for Regulatory Information eee 2 NOL o AA AAP AAP ANA 22 Safety and Usage Precautions 2 Storage Maintenance Duration 22 Warranty Disclaimer asanes anana n anana nenen n arene 2 Table 01 Contents os
18. ature is between 32 F and 77 F O C and 25 C 22 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Warranty and Customer Service Warranty This product is covered by the Carmanah warranty Visit www carmanah com content products warranty for additional information Additional Products Carmanah offers a variety of solar powered and energy efficient LED lighting products and accessories For more information visit carmanahmarine com WARRANTY amp CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service Before contacting Carmanah s customer service department please have the serial number of the M850 M860 lantern available a brief description of the problem as well as all details of installation and recharging efforts To contact Carmanah s Customer Service Department Mail Carmanah Technologies Corporation 250 Bay Street Victoria BC Canada V9A 3K5 Phone 1 250 380 0052 877 722 8877 Toll Free in U S and Canada Fax 1 250 380 0062 Email customerservice carmanah com Website carmanahmarine com 23 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA carmanah APPENDIX A FLASH CHARACTERS Appendix A Flash Characters IS e IA ft a Ka AA A A A ooo rama Masa jas O NG NG OS O S poo prees fes ps los E ff ff ih ff ft ft L3L A A ee A NI 005 pl ICON COI O O fe IS O O O GG s A ef ff ff A A tt C
19. candela This is a measure of the lantern s apparent brightness and is calculated internally using the Schmidt Clausen formula Maximum effective Intensity may be limited by the Flash Character selected Entering a value that is too high will result in an error message Err Always consult the Carmanah lantern simulation tool at carmanahmarine com selector to determine sustainable settings in your installation location When ALC mode is set to On the lantern monitors the battery pack s state of charge and reduces the intensity level if the lantern is not receiving sufficient solar energy to maintain the battery pack ALC is designed to prolong battery life in the event of unusually poor weather over an extended period of time or excessive bird fouling of the solar panel Indicates if the calendar function is on or off Indicates the date the lantern will enter a dated shutdown period This field is only visible when the Calendar is enabled Indicates the date the lantern will reactivate at the end of a dated shutdown period This field is only visible when the Calendar is enabled For units without GPS this indicates the user programmed date or factory set UTC In the event of a battery disconnect review and if required re program this value GPS equipped units operate on Coordinated Universal Time UTC and this field is not visible See Setting Effective Intensity on page 12 See Activating Deactivating
20. carmanah M850 M860 USER MANUAL Technical Support Emall customerservice carmanah com Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 US amp Canada Worldwide 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Web carmanah com we put solar to worke 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Warnings amp Precautions The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual They are defined as follows WARNING indicates that serious bodily harm or death may result from failure to adhere to the precautions CAUTION indicates that damage to equipment may result if the instructions are not followed NOTE suggests optimal conditions under which the equipment will operate effectively and safely or provides additional information to the reader NOTE Regulatory Information This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Changes or modifications not expressly YAN approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Installation work must be done by a qualified person s in accordance with all applicable local codes and standards Equipment shall be positioned outside the 5m vicinity of a compass as per ISO 694 BreEDce g Ss mm M850 M860 Safety and Usage Precautions
21. cation and in Off mode for at least 24 hours 20 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Determining Battery State of Charge It is important to check battery charge levels before storing a lantern and prior to deployment to ensure it will be fully operational in the field The most accurate Battery Pack status reading is obtained when the M850 M860 has been in a dark location and in Off mode for at least 24 hours Battery status bAtt is displayed as a menu item on the lantern LED display and includes the following two data points e SoC This value indicates the percent state of charge of the battery in real time We recommend that battery state of charge is above 90 prior to deployment e volt This value indicates the real time voltage of the lantern Note that the M850 M860 lantern may ship with one of three battery packs 60X 96E or 200BC Lantern voltages varies depending on the battery pack supplied Battery Pack Nominal Voltage 50X 20080 CHARGING Quick View Tap To Activate Quickly tap the left shoulder or head of the lantern to activate the LED display The LED Display will rotate through essential summary information Battery settings bAtt state of charge SoC and real time voltage volt will scroll in from the right Quick View IR programmer 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern
22. e not already done so establish a connection to the lantern Se 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands eS Navigate to the Time menu nag Scroll to the hour value HH 5 Unlock the existing setting 6 Use the number keys to enter the current hour 24 hour clock Lock the new setting Q Scroll to the minute value MM 9 Use the number keys to enter the current minute 606066 10 Lock the new setting ek 11 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked 14 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Setting Day to Night Transition Level The Day to Night Transition level D2N is the ambient brightness in lux at which the lantern s LEDs will turn on in the evening A higher value for the D2N Transition level causes the LEDs to turn on earlier a lower value causes it to turn on later Remember that the earlier the lantern turns on the more battery power it consumes Therefore higher D2N Transition Level settings lower the Effective Intensity Limit and Projected Autonomy slightly To set the D2N Transition Level between 025 and 400L 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern se 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the D2N menu 4 Unlock the exist
23. ing setting 5 Use the number keys to enter a value in lux Once programmed the lantern LEDs will turn on when ambient brightness decreases to this lux value 6 Lock the new setting IR 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked PROGRAMMING Setting Night to Day Transition Level As the sun rises the ambient light level goes up The night to day level N2D is the ambient light level in lux at which the lantern s LEDs turns off in the morning A lower N2D turns the LEDs off earlier in the day Remember that the later the antena turns off the more battery power it consumes Therefore higher N2D Transition Level settings lower the Effective Intensity Limit and Projected Autonomy slightly To set the N2D Transition Level between 075 and 450L 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern Sy 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the N2D menu 4 Unlock the existing setting 5 Use the number keys to enter a value in lux Once programmed the lantern LEDs will turn off when ambient brightness increases to this lux value 6 Lock the new setting drink 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked The N2D Transition Level must be at least 50L greater than the D2N Transition Level The D2N level will be automatically adjusted if required
24. installation location PROGRAMMING Activating De activating Automatic Light Control ALC When ALC mode is set to on the lantern monitors the battery pack s state of health and reduces the intensity level if there is insufficient solar energy to maintain the battery pack 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern Kk 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the ALC menu 4 Unlock the existing setting 5 Toggle between on and off 6 Lock the new setting AD 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked To quickly change ALC settings you may direct enter one of the following quick access codes 8 0 1 to activate 8 0 0 to deactivate When ALC intervenes the LEDs brightness is reduced Set the ALC to off if your application demands that the lantern meets specific intensity requirements at all times 12 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Setting the Calendar Function The Calendar Function allows you to specify a dated shutdown if desired GPS enabled Anes will be synched to Coordinated Universal Time UTC For units without GPS check the LED Display for the current date and time and if required update the date setting prior to programming the calendar function To toggle the Calendar
25. ivate with its last programmed settings only once turned on using E banii the IR programmer and exposed to bright light Mode The lantern is in demo mode and will operate For distributor and Bare continuously until placed in another operating factory use CU If mode Do not field deploy Lanterns in continuous the lantern is mode unintentionally displaying one of The lantern is in an energy saving factory storage these modes Stor mode with Infrared functionality temporarily turned consult our off troubleshooting section Displays the current battery state of charge as a State of S percent value A value less than 10 indicates that See Determining bAtt Charge and ii the lantern LEDs are turned off and Low Voltage Battery State of Battery Disconnect LVD is engaged Charge on page Voltage 21 See Setting the Flash Character on page 11 Appendix A includes a complete list of available options Lantern FLSH Flash 001 273 Displays the three digit Flash Character reference Character NUMOS 7 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Display Description PROGRAMMING Values Programming Lantern Effective Intensity Automatic Light Control Settings Calender Enable Calender ON Date Calender OFF Date Date displayed on non GPS equipped units only The Effective Intensity of the lantern is displayed in units of
26. kk 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Press the information key Battery settings bAtt state of charge SoC and real time voltage volt will scroll in from the right 21 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Preparing the M850 M860 Lantern for Storage It is important to have a full battery charge when placing the M850 M860 lantern into storage A fully charged battery ensures maximum shelf life and minimizes the possibility of battery damage due to low charge states Even in Storage Mode the lantern will continue to consume a small amount of power To ensure optimal product life complete the following steps prior to storing the M850 M860 lantern e Check the current battery status of the lantern If the battery is not fully charged follow the charging instructions in this guide e Place the lantern in off mode using the IR programmer Follow the instructions in this guide on page11 Turning the Lantern On or Off WARRANTY amp CUSTOMER SERVICE Storage Maintenance Duration Elevated storage temperatures increase the rate of battery self discharge The optimum storage temperature for the M850 M860 lantern is 68 F 20 C or cooler Ensure that you have fully charged your M850 M860 lantern and placed it in off mode before placing it in storage Optimal storage temper
27. lector to find Flash Character and Effective Intensity combinations that are sustainable in your installation location 11 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Setting Effective Intensity The Effective Intensity of the lantern is a measure of its apparent brightness in candela It takes into account the reduction from peak intensity caused by the Schmidt Clausen factor If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands xr N 3 Navigate to the Elnt menu or press the B button to jump directly to this function OO 4 Unlock the existing setting Use the number keys to direct enter the desired Effective Intensity 6 Lock the new setting 10 00 ee 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked NOTE The M850 M860 has intelligent settings to prevent the lantern from running with certain Flash Character and Effective Intensity combinations You may receive an error Err message if you are attempting to enter a value that is not compatible with your programmed Flash Character Choose a lower value or modify your Flash Character to resolve this issue To protect battery life always consult the Carmanah online simulator at carmanahmarine com simulator to find the maximum sustainable intensity for your
28. mode you may review settings using the G key but you will not be able to scroll through detailed information or program the lantern The IR programmer includes the following keys The power key awakens the infrared sensor inside the lantern and allows the unit to accept programming commands To conserve power the M850 M860 lantern searches for an Infrared signal on a 0 5 second cycle You may need to press the power key multiple times to establish a connection Typically three steady button presses will be sufficient however you may need to make more or fewer connection attempts to coincide with the lantern signal The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that a connection has been made Once a PROGRAMMING connection has been made all IR commands will be received and confirmed with a flash If no IR signals are received within 60 seconds the IR receiver will switch back to power saving mode The information key provides quick access to Lantern Status Battery State of Charge amp Battery Voltage Lantern Flash Character Lantern Effective Intensity Automatic Light Control ALC setting and Calendar On Off Use the up down arrow keys to scroll easily through the LED Display values gt The left right arrow keys are used to navigate away from a selected menu item or to move between digits when programming a setting Use the number keys to directly enter numeric values within the me
29. nu structure The A key allows jumps directly to the Flash Character menu to view or edit Flash Character settings The B key jumps directly to the Lantern Effective Intensity menu to view or edit Effective Intensity The set button unlocks and locks settings Press this button to change a displayed value editable settings only and to lock in an updated value When a new value has been successfully locked the lantern LEDs will and the LED display will flash three times to confirm that the new settings have been registered and are active If a value is entered that is outside of the lantern s acceptable parameters then Err error is displayed the lanter will flash two times and the lantern will revert to the previous setting 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Turning the Lantern On or Off The M850 M860 lantern can be switched into the following two basic operating modes e On The lantern is in standard operating mode and will automatically transition between daytime LEDs off and evening night time LEDs on as ambient light levels change e Off The lantern is in an energy saving mode with the LEDs off The lantern will reactivate with its last programmed settings only once turned on using the IR programmer and exposed to bright light An additional Continuous mode is also available on distributor demo unit
30. rn LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked 13 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Editing the Lantern Date and Time Non GPS Units Only Lantern Date and Time are used for data logging and for controlling the calendar function The M850 M860 without GPS has an internal clock which it uses for logging activity The M850 M860 will be factory programmed in Coordinated Universal Time UTC You may re program the lantern to local date and time if desired In the event that the lantern battery pack is disconnected verify the date settings and reset if required Cro QUippeg units wi by synchronized to Coordinated Universal Time UTC The date time settings on GPS equipped units cannot be modified To edit the lantern date 1 Ifyou have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern Je 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands o Navigate to the date menu gt Scroll to the Month value l lon 5 Unlock the existing setting 6 Use the number keys to enter the current month Lock the new setting go Scroll to the Day value dAY 9 Use the number keys to enter the current day 000 00 PROGRAMMING 10 Lock the new setting Ak 1 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked To edit the lantern time 1 If you hav
31. s Contact customerservice carmanah com for the activation code for this mode To exit continuous mode select On or Off in the Stat menu To turn the lantern on or off 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern se 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Press and hold the power button for approximately five seconds until the LED display changes to show stAt On or byE PROGRAMMING Setting the Flash Character A complete list of available Flash Characters is provided in Appendix A 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands X N Navigate to the FLSH menu or press the A button to jump directly to this function SO Unlock the existing setting 5 Use the number keys to direct enter the desired Flash Character see Appendix A 060 Lock the new setting The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked x 4 The M850 M860 has intelligent settings to prevent the lantern from operating with certain Flash Character and Effective Intensity combinations Effective Intensity may be automatically lowered when you change Flash Characters ALWAYS review Effective Intensity after changing Flash Characters gt Review the online simulator at carmanahmarine com se
32. setting on or off 1 If you have not already done so establish a connection to the lantern A 2 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm the lantern is ready to receive commands 3 Navigate to the CAL menu 4 Unlock the existing setting 5 Toggle between on and off 6 Lock the new setting Joke 7 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked To set the date that the lantern will enter dated shutdown Confirm that the Calendar is turned on 1 Navigate to the Con menu 2 Scroll to the Month value Ion PROGRAMMING 3 Unlock the existing setting Use the number keys to enter the month when dated shutdown will begin OO 5 Lock the new setting 6 Scroll to the day value JAY 7 Use the number keys to enter the specific day of the month when dated shutdown will begin OSO S Lock the new setting Ak 9 The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm that the new setting has been locked X To set the date the lantern will reactivate Confirm that the Calendar is turned on 1 Navigate to the CoFF menu Scroll to the Month value Mllon 3 Unlock the existing setting 4 Use the number keys to enter the month when dated shutdown will end 5 Lock the new setting 6 Scroll to the day value dAY 7 Use the number keys to enter the specific day of the month when dated shutdown will end 8 Lock the new setting Akr 9 The lante
33. tern status stat is off Follow the instructions Turning the Lantern On or Off as described on page 11 Turning the Lantern On or Off of this manual An Error Err message appears when attempting to enter a value that exceeds the lantern s acceptable parameters For dates and times Verify that the value entered is a valid calendar date For Flash Character or Effective Intensity Review the online simulator tool at carmanahmarine com selector and confirm sustainable settings for your installation location The M850 M860 lantern automatically turns on in the dark test itin a dark environment Check the day to night transition level following the instructions on page 15 of this manual Charge the battery If the charging indicator LED is not flashing follow the charging instruction on page 20 of this manual 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING The M850 M860 lantern The lantern is ina Change the lantern state to on or off following the beam LEDs do not turn continuous demonstration instructions on page 11 of this manual off mode intended for distributor and factory use only or the lantern is being used indoors under florescent lights M850 M860 lantern is Effective intensity setting is Verify the lantern s Effective Intensity settings following the dim lower than desired detailed instructions on page
34. ue See Viewing may be used by the manufacturer for Firmware Version troubleshooting purposes on page 16 ia The lantern is being charged by the internal solar see Charging the Ene Charge panels M850 M860 Source The lantern is being charged by a wall charger or Lantern on page other external source 20 See Turns on or off the tap to activate functionality of Enable Disable the LED display if desired Once turned off an Tap to Activate Infrared IR programmer is required to view LED Display lantern state and status Option on page 16 Firmware l 1 X X X Version O O U Fe 3 Tap to tAP Activate Enable E a 9 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA O A 7 See Charging the M850 M860 Lantern on page 20 The lower right decimal point on the LED display will flash regularly to indicate that the lantern is charging Carmanah Using the Infrared IR Programmer All functions of the M850 M860 lantern are controlled by the IR programmer Important User Notes NOTE NOTE The IR programmer uses one CR2025 battery shipped with unit Remove the battery tab from the back of the IR programmer on first use Keep a minimum distance of 6 15 cm between the IR programmer and the lantern The Lantern must be in on mode to change settings using the IR programmer If a Lantern is in off
35. zation for setting any number of M850 M860 lanterns and other Carmanah GPS equipped lanterns to flash in unison Optional secure satellite monitoring and status reporting 4 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA carmanah INTRODUCTION Parts Description i Bird deterrent 9 2 Optics and lens LED Display Visual colour indicator Handle Solar panels Mounting holes 3 and 4 bolt Product Models Carmanah recommends solar engine size based on the intensity requirements of the customer and the amount of solar energy available in the customer s installation location It is important to use the correct solar engine size to ensure reliable year round operation of the light For a detailed understanding of product performance under your application M850 Small solar engine M860 Large solar engine requirements visit our simulation tool at Optimized for moderate to Optimized for moderate to carmanahmarine com selector high sun regions low sun regions 2013 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Revised July 2013 69928 M850 860 UserManual RevA Carmanah Programming the M850 M860 Please thoroughly read these instructions before proceeding with the installation Preparing the M850 M860 Lantern for Installation The M850 M860 lantern has been designed with a simplified user experience in mind Lights are ready for use on shipment and do not have to be
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