DeepSea Power & Light LED Matrix, 3R SeaLite Operator's Manual

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LED Matrix

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- 3R SeaLite

Operator’s Manual

DEEPSEA

POWER & LIGHT

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4033 Rufn Road
San Diego, CA
92123- 1817 USA

LED Matrix®-3 SeaLite

Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate.

Serial #

Connector Type

Pin-outs

• Postive = Pin

• Negative = Pin

• Ground = Pin

• Dimming (if applicable) = Pin

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REV 10/31/13

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Specication Overview

Mechanical Specications

Body Material

Window Material

Mounts

Weight of Ballast

Weight of Light
Head

Implodible
Volume of the
Ballast

Environmental Specications

Depth Rating

Test Pressure

Operation Temp.

Optical Specications

Color

Lumens in the
Water

Color Temp

Beam Pattern
(FWHP)

Electrical Specications

Input

85 - 150V AC @ 50/60Hz, 75-200V DC, 375W max

Hard Anodized Aluminum (7075)

Sapphire

High Strength Stainless Steel Yoke (standard)

Air: 3.49 kg (7.7 lbs)

Water: 1.53 kg (3.38 lbs)

Air: 0.35 kg (0.8 lbs)

Water: 0.23 kg (0.5 lbs)

737.42 cm3 (45 in3)

6000 m (20,000 ft)

10,000 psi

10º C to 40º C (14º F to 104º F)

Red, White, Blue

18,000 Lumens Typical

(measured with all 3 light-heads on)

6900º K (white LED)

Flood: 77º / Medium: 30º

or

150V AC - 250V AC @ 50/60Hz, 200-300V DC,

375W max

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Standard Connector

BH3MP

1 = Hot (DC+)
2 = Neutral (DC -)
3 = Chassis

*Other connectors available

*Other connectors available

Dimensions

2

* Specications subject to change without notice.

[inch]

mm

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Table of Contents

Specification Overview 2
Table of Contents 3
Safety Symbols 4

General Notes & Warnings 4-5
Pre Dive Inspection 5
Post Dive Inspection 5
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-6

Problems and Causes 5-6

External Maintenance 6

Recommended Spares 6

Optional Spares 6

Internal Maintenance 6

RMA Procedure for Repair 6
Limited Warranty 6-7

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Safety Symbol

In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols are used to communicate important
safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these symbols.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

! WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains important information
on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.

This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce the risk of
eye injury.

This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or bodily harm.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.

General Notes & Warnings

Do not run this LED Matrix- 3R SeaLite outside the
recommended voltage range.

Do not operate any high voltage electrical equipment
without using a Ground Fault Interrupt circuit for safety,
especially when divers are in the water!

Do not remove the set screws in the collar on the LED
Matrix- 3R SeaLite body as these hold the light body
and light head together.

WARNING

The LED Matrix -3R SeaLite’s Diver Bottle has a unique
design to prevent possible internal pressure buildup in
that the Driver Bottle housing will ‘pop’ slightly between
the housing and the remote cap and relieve any internal
pressure over 100 psi. Make a visual inspection after
each deployment to ensure that the housing and remote
cap are not askew. Also look into the holes on the
forward bracket (remote cap end with 3 connectors)
and verify that the Driver Bottle housing is tightly mated
to the remote cap. If the head looks slightly askew or
if the housing and remote cap do not look tight, do not
re-deploy until investigating with care and opening the
housing to check for leakage. In all cases, be sure the
housing is re-seated properly before re-deployment.

After each deployment, carefully check to make sure the
light has not flooded by shaking and listening for water,
or visual inspection for moisture inside the LED window.
Also look into the holes on the forward bracket and
verify the head is tightly mated to the rear housing. It is
possible for some lights to partially flood and then reseal
themselves while underwater. Upon surfacing, the
light would then be internally pressurized, a potentially
dangerous situation. Additionally, if the power remains
on when the light has partially flooded, it is possible
for electrolytic generation of an explosive mixture of
hydrogen and oxygen gases. If a light appears flooded
upon removal from the water as evidenced by water
or moisture on the inside of the window, it should be
treated as potentially dangerous. Make sure that the
power is disconnected as soon as a flooded condition
is suspected. Point the light away from persons and
valuables.

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DANGER

A Ground Fault Interrupt should be used whenever
high voltage lights are being utilized; when divers are
in the water this is especially critical! Do not operate
AC-powered lights without a GFCI! Additionally, all high
voltage lights should be case grounded for safety.

The light uses a ‘high side driver’, which means the
LED light engine is connected directly to the line. DO
NOT allow personnel to come into contact with the
LED connections while the light is energized as lethal
voltages will be present. Contact DSPL for further
information if this is not clear.

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WARNING

The LED Matrix- 3R SeaLite has thermal protection
designed into the LED light engine and the electronic
driver. If the light is operated in air for an extended
period of time the useful life the LED’s may degrade
and the external temperature of the housing will reach
temperatures that may be painful to human touch. If
the light is operated briefly for testing purposes in air,
be sure to let it cool down for a couple of minutes before
immersing it in water to minimize thermal shock to the
components. It is also a good idea to turn the light off a
few seconds prior to removing it from the water as part
of normal recovery procedures, as this will minimize
buildup of scale on the LED window and housing
components.

The LED Matrix- 3R SeaLite is made from superior
strength aluminum alloy 7075 to make it as lightweight
as possible. It has been hard anodized and fitted with
strategically placed sacrificial zinc anodes to resist
corrosion of the body. Be sure to regularly inspect these
zincs for depletion and replace them before they are
fully corroded. These lights are not designed for long
term immersion of more than several weeks. Designers
and end users must employ a system-wide corrosion
prevention scheme that includes this strong, but less
noble metal.

Pre Dive Inspection:

Ensure the connectors are tight. Occasionally twisting
of the connector occurs when unscrewing the locking
sleeve which will cause it to loosen from the body.
Should this occur, tighten the connector until you feel
the connector body engage the housing, and then ap­ply additional light torque to fully seat. A loose connec­tor may cause the light to flood.

1. Engage the locking sleeve and tighten to finger
tight, never use a wrench.

2. Turn on light to check operation. Turn off and let
cool before deployment.

3. Check conditions of anodes. Clean and replace
as needed.

Post Dive Inspection:

1. Rinse your LED Matrix- 3R SeaLite in fresh water
after every dive.

2. Check conditions of anodes. Clean and replace
as needed.

3. Wipe sapphire port with a soft clean towel

4. Occasionally remove the crash guard and inspect
for signs of corrosion or biofouling.

5. Grease threads of 316SS screws with
AquaShield Lubricant for improved corrosion

resistance.

Troubleshooting and

Maintenance:

Problems and Causes

There are three main elements of your LED Matrix-3R
SeaLite to consider when a problem is detected.

1. Power connector and cable

2. Driver and interface board, including the fuse

3. Remote light heads and their respective cables
and connectors

If your LED Matrix-3R SeaLite is not operational, make
certain power is being delivered to the mating connector
on the appropriate pins. If power is being supplied
please follow the table below for troubleshooting
procedures.

Problem Problem Cause Recommended

Action

Light doesn’t
turn on.

Not plugged in. Secure all connec-

tions

GFCI tripped. Check light for

obvious problems,
then reset GFCI.

Cable Defective. Check continuity

from one end to the
other. Meg test if
possible.

Insufficient volt­age.

Fuse blown. Return to factory.

Interface board
blown.

Driver board
blown.

Make sure power is
adequate.

Check position
of phase control
dimmer.

Return to factory.

Return to factory.

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Light
flooded.

Water on interior. Check for internal

pressure by loos­ening connector.

Return to factory.

External Maintenance

Recommended spares:

● 1 ea: O-Ring service kit (lint-free wipes

(Kimwipes), isopropyl alcohol, DC-111 Silicone
Grease, food grade silicone lubricant, dust­off canned air, brass or plastic O-ring removal
tool)…. User Supplied

● 1 ea: AquaShield Lubricant 14oz…. User

Supplied

● 1 ea: LED Matrix-3R SeaLite O-Ring spares kit

(P/N: 712-025-607-0A-03)

● Includes 8 ea. Spare collar bracket screws (P/N:

712-025-082-0A-01)

● 1 ea: LED Matrix-3R SeaLite Replacement Anode

Set (P/N: 712-025-608-0A-03)

Optional Spares:

● 1 ea: Crash Guard (P/N: 712-025-098-0A)

Replacing the Zinc Anodes

Tools required: Flat blade screwdrivers, Pliers

1. Be certain the LED Matrix-3R SeaLite is powered
off.

2. Using the flat blade screwdriver, remove the
6 screws holding the crash guard to the body.
Remove crash guard.

3. Using pliers, unscrew the worn anodes.

4. Clean surface of light body under anodes with
soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol.

5. Using AquaShield Lubricant, lube both sides of
the nylon washers, external threads of the anode
bolt, base of the anodes, internal threads of
the mounting hole on the lighthead, and on the
surface of the lighthead under the anode.

6. Install anodes in lighthead finger tight.

7. Using pliers on body of anode, apply LIGHT
torque to slightly compress nylon washer. Don’t
worry about scratching the anode, it will corrode
anyway. If excess lubricant is in the tapped hole,
the anode bolt will go in slowly as the excess
lubricant is displaced and squeezes out.

8. Lubricate 316SS tapped screw holes with

AquaShield Lubricant.

9. Lubricate 316SS screws with AquaShield
Lubricant.

10. Replace Crash Guard. Replace Screws. Using a
flat blade screw driver, tighten to firm.

Internal Maintenance

There are no field serviceable parts. Return light to
factory.

RMA Procedure for Repair

Should it be necessary to return your light to the factory,
leave the connectors partially unscrewed. For warranty
and non-warranty repairs please contact DeepSea
Power & Light for a RMA number prior to returning
your item. Please have your light model number, serial
number and any other pertinent information along with
a description of the problem, on hand when you call, or
include them in a fax or e-mail. When shipping your item,
be sure that the freight is pre-paid (CODs will not be
accepted) and that the RMA number is clearly printed on
the outside of the box.

All shipments should be sent to the address below:

DeepSea Power & Light
Attn: RMA ####
4033 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123-1817
U.S.A
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Fax: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

Limited Warranty

Seller warrants that the goods (except internal electronic
components) sold under this contract will be free from
defect in material and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of shipment from the factory, if they
have been properly used. Internal electronic components
are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment
from the factory, if they have been properly used. This
warranty will be limited to the repair or replacement of
parts and the necessary labor and services required
to repair the goods. IT IS EXPRESS LY AGREED
THAT THIS WARRANTY WILL BE IN LIEU OF ALL
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND IN LIEU OF THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. This warranty
is the exclusive and only warranty to pass with the
goods under this contract. No agent, employee, or
representative of the Seller has any authority to bind
Seller to any information, representation, or warranty

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concerning the goods sold under this contract, and
unless an affirmation, representation, or warranty
made by an agent, employee, or representative is
specifically included within this contract, it will not be
enforceable by Buyer. If notice of defect is given to
DeepSea Power & Light, Inc. within such 90 day or one
year warranty period, the sole obligation of DeepSea
Power & Light, Inc. shall be to furnish new or repaired
parts free of charge in exchange for parts which have
been proved defective and does not include any other
costs such as the cost of removal of the defective part,
installation, labor, or consequential damages of any
kind, the exclusive remedy being to require DeepSea
Power & Light, Inc. to furnish such new parts. Under
no circumstances shall the Buyer be entitled to recover
any incidental damages as that term is defined in
Commercial Code §2715.

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