Carmanah 502 Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model 502 Solar LED Light
Owner’s Manual | Model 502
Contents
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................4
2.0 Infrared Programmer ........................................................................................................5
2.1 Setting up the Programmer ............................................................................................................ 5
3.0 Programming a Light ........................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Transitioning the Light .................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Programming Sequence................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Entering the Security Code............................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Changing the Flash Pattern............................................................................................................ 8
3.5 Automatic Light Control .................................................................................................................. 9
3.5.1 Turning ALC off or on ................................................................................................................ 9
4.0 Storing a Light.................................................................................................................10
4.1 Storage Mode ............................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Sleep Mode................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Turn the Light On Manually .......................................................................................................... 10
5.0 Testing the Battery.......................................................................................................... 11
6.0 Recharging a Light.......................................................................................................... 12
7.0 Appendices......................................................................................................................13
Appendix A: Original Infrared Programmer .......................................................................13
A-1: Setting up the Programmer ..................................................................................................... 13
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................... 14
Appendix C: Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................... 15
Appendix D: Warranty and Customer Service ...................................................................15
D-1: Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 15
D-2: Customer Service .................................................................................................................... 15
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Revised: August 2008
Owner’s Manual | Model 502
1.0 Introduction
Carmanah Model 502 lights are small, self-contained, and easy to operate. During daylight hours, the
light is dormant and charges its battery from the available sunlight. At night, the light flashes according to
a customer-specified flash pattern. You can configure the light at any time by transitioning it from dark to
light. The infrared programmer enables you to configure or check the following settings:
flash pattern
light intensity
automatic light control
state of charge for the battery
In addition to this basic functionality, the light also includes the following features:
Ship mode: Conserves power while the product is sealed in a box.
24-hour shutdown mode: The light turns off after more than 24 hours of darkness has been
detected, as may happen if the light is placed in a box or if the solar panel is covered. This mode
prevents complete discharge of the battery if the solar-recharge operation is prevented from
functioning.
Low battery mode: Displays a low battery flash once the battery is discharged past its normal
operational limits.
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Owner’s Manual | Model 502
2.0 Infrared Programmer
All functions of the Model 502 light are controlled by an infrared programmer. Carmanah currently
supports both the original and the updated infrared programmers. The only differences between the two
programmers are the faceplate and setting up the programmers; all other functionality remains the same.
To set up the programmer and see the faceplate details for the original Carmanah programmer, see
Appendix A: Original Infrared Programmer.
Using the programmer you can perform the following functions:
change the flash pattern
set the automatic light control
turn the light off and on
test the light
Once the settings are programmed, the light can be immediately deployed or placed in a box for storage
or shipping. If placed in a box, the light automatically turns off after 24 hours. All the previously
programmed settings become active when the light is removed from the box.
Table 2-1: Programmer Buttons describes the buttons for the programmer.
Table 2-1: Programmer Buttons
Button or Symbol Description
Use the Start button to initiate a programming sequence.
Use the Enter button to complete a programming sequence.
This symbol indicates that a numerical entry is required.
Table 2-2: Light Programming Symbols describes the symbols used in this manual to indicate the
response from the Model 502 light during programming.
Table 2-2: Light Programming Symbols
Symbol Description
The single burst symbol represents the single flash from the light indicating a correct entry.
The double burst symbol represents two longer flashes from the light which indicates an
incorrect entry. The code has not been accepted and you must restart the programming
sequence.
The triple burst symbol represents three quick flashes from the light indicating that the code
has been accepted.
2.1 Setting up the Programmer
To set up the infrared programmer, install two new AAA batteries.
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