Carmanah SC315 User Manual

SC315

SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL

COVERS MODELS SC315 AND SB435HP

SC315 SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

WARNING

NOTE

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Warnings and Precautions

The following symbols indicate important safety
warnings and precautions throughout this manual.

They are dened 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.

Warranty Disclaimer

This manual will familiarize you with the features,
operation standards, and installation of Carmanah's
SC315 Rectangular Rapid Flasher Beacon series.
Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance,
installation or placement instructions detailed in this
manual could void the warranty.

Standards

Safety and Usage Precautions

Batteries are shipped fully-charged.
Use extreme caution when handling
the batteries as they are capable
of generating hazardous short­circuit currents. Remove all jewelry
(bracelets, metal-strap watches,
etc.) before attempting to handle the
batteries.

Solar panels produce DC electricity
when exposed to light and can,
therefore, produce an electrical

shock or burn. To render solar

panels inoperative, remove them
from sunlight, or fully cover their
front surface with an opaque
material.

Before lifting any heavy or bulky

equipment, ensure that the load is
secured so that moving parts do
not shift and it can be lifted as far

as needed without back strain or

loss of grip. Installation may require
more than one person.

Ensure the equipment is not
powered during installation and
wiring of the system.

Re-check all completed wiring for

proper polarity prior to energizing
the system.

Perform all installation, wiring and maintenance in
conformance with local building and electrical codes.
Adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is

mandatory to comply with any certication markings.

Non-adherence to code may void the warranty.

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Changes or modications to

Carmanah equipment not expressly
approved by Carmanah could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Warnings and Precautions ....................................2

Warranty Disclaimer .............................................2

Standards ............................................................2

Safety and Usage Precautions ............................2

Introduction .............................................................5

System Components ...........................................5

System Congurations .........................................5

Pedestrian Conrmation LED Options .................5

Typical Installations ..............................................6

Typical Pole and Sign Conguration ....................9

Installation .............................................................10

Summary ...........................................................10

Step by Step Instructions ...................................11

EMS Programming and Testing ..........................25

EMS Onboard User Interface Operation ............25

Functions and Settings ......................................25

System Testing...................................................27

Setting the Radio Channel .................................27

Radio Network Settings .....................................27

Maintenance & Product Care...............................28

Fuse Replacement .............................................28

Battery Replacement .........................................28

EMS Recycling ..................................................28

Troubleshooting ...................................................29

Specications .......................................................31

Wiring Layout ........................................................32

Warranty ................................................................34

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Solar Panel

Solar Panel
Mounting Adapter

INTRODUCTION

Antenna

Battery

Ambient Light Sensor
(not visible)

EMS

Onboard

User

Interface

(OBUI)

Controller Cabinet

RRFB LED Light

Bars and Brackets

Pedestrian
Push Button

SC315 with

single Light Bar

and Push Button

(Uni-directional)

SC315 with dual

Light Bars and

Push Button

(Bi-directional)

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SC315 with

single Light Bar

and no Push

Button

(Uni-directional)

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction

SC315 series solar LED Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacon products are ideal for pedestrian activated

crosswalk applications.

System Components

The SC315 series can be congured to meet a
variety of crosswalk requirements. The following
components make up each of these congurations:

• Control Cabinet, consisting of:

• Energy Management System (EMS)

• Connection Bar

• Battery

• Solar Panel

• Mounting Adapter for Solar Panel

• Flashing LED Light Bar(s)

• Universal Light Bar Bracket(s)

• Pedestrian Push Button(s)

Pedestrian Conrmation LED Options

Single Light Bar,

No Conrmation

Light

Single Light Bar

Conrmation

,

Dual

Light

The solar panel and EMS work together to charge
the battery during the day. The EMS controls the ow

of power from the battery to the Flashing LED Light
Bar(s).

System Congurations

The SC315 series congurations are combined to
create a complete crosswalk set. Each SC315 in the

set is radio controlled, and synchronizes with the
other units in the set.

Dual Light Bar,

No Conrmation

Light

Dual Light Bar

Dual

Conrmation

Light

,

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Typical Installations

Standard - Two-way Roadway Advance - Two-way Roadway

INTRODUCTION

Standard - One-way Roadway Single Pole Median - Two-way Roadway

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Two Pole Median - Two-way Roadway Overhead - Two-way Roadway

INTRODUCTION

Roundabout

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Four Pole - Parallel Crosswalks Two Pole, Staggered - Parallel Crosswalks

Four Pole with Median - Parallel Crosswalks

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Typical Pole and Sign Conguration

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10" Typical

14'11" Typical (30" Sign)
15'7" Typical (36" Sign)
17'0" Typical (48" Sign)

19" Typical

7" Typical

41" Typical (30" Sign)
49" Typical (36" Sign)
66" Typical (48" Sign)

6" Typical

12" Typical

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84" Typical

42" Typical

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INSTALLATION

Installation

Summary

Basic steps to install a SC315 Solar LED RRFB:

1. Mount the solar panel to pole, feeding the panel
cable down the pole.

2. Mount the controller cabinet with the EMS to the
pole, feeding the light bar and push button cables
down the pole.

3. Mount the LED light bar universal bracket(s) to the
pole.

4. Mount the LED light bar(s) to the universal

bracket(s), pulling the cables through the light bar

and connect the wires to the LED's.

5. Aim the LED light bars to the trafc.

6. Mount the pedestrian push button to the pole,
pulling the cable through the push button mount
and connect the wires to the push button.

7. Place the battery into the cabinet, connecting the
battery harness.

8. Congure the EMS as required using the onboard
user interface.

9. Close the cabinet and ensure the solar panel is
facing the equator (pointing south if you are in the
northern hemisphere).

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Step by Step Instructions

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INSTALLATION

1

For top pole mount, attach the solar panel rails and mounting adapter plate. For side pole solar panel
mount, see step 7 in this manual.

2 Attach the solar panel pole adapter to the pole.

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