Avlite AV-RMU Supplement
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Remote Monitoring Unit
AV-RMU
Installation & Service Manual - V1.0
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AV-RMU
Version No. Description Date Reviewed Approved Design
1.0 AV-RMU Manual Launch April 2021 P. Naidu W. Evans M. Sugars
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Contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.0 Technology...................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.0 AV-RMU ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.0 AV-RMU Data Sheet...................................................................................................................................................................8
5.0 Safety Information .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.0 Operation and Setup ...............................................................................................................................................................10
7.0 Unpacking, Installation, Wiring and Setup......................................................................................................................... 11
7.1 Unpacking................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
7.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
7.2.1 Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................................................................... 11
7.2.2 Factory Conguration ................................................................................................................................................. 11
7.2.3 Cabling Requirements.................................................................................................................................................12
7.2.4 Installation Recommendation...................................................................................................................................13
8.0 Maintenance and Servicing................................................................................................................................................... 24
9.0 Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................................................... 24
10.0 Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
11.0 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
12.0 Notes...........................................................................................................................................................................................31
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1.0 Introduction
Congratulations! By choosing to purchase an Avlite product, you have become the owner of one of the most advanced
products in the world.
Avlite Systems draws on more than 25 years of experience in the design and manufacture of navigation aids, and par-
ticular care has been taken to ensure your product gives years of trouble-free service.
As a commitment to producing the highest quality products for our customers, Avlite has been independently certied
as complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
By taking a few moments to browse through this booklet, you will become familiar with the versatility of your lighting
solution, and be able to maximise its operating function.
Please remember to complete the Avlite warranty registration card accompanying your product.
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2.0 Technology
Avlite Systems is a world-class solar lighting systems manufacturer with a proven reputation for rapid, innovative, and
agile technology solutions designed specically for defence, government, civil and humanitarian aid operations in the
most remote, toughest environments.
Electronics
Avlite employs leading in-house electronic engineers in the design and development of software and related circuitry.
All individual electronic components are sourced directly by Avlite procurement sta ensuring that only the highest
quality components are used in our products.
LED Technology
All Avlite lights use the latest advancements in LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology as a light source. The major ad-
vantage of LED’s over traditional light sources is well established in that they typically have an operational life in excess
of 100,000 hours, resulting in substantial savings to maintenance and servicing costs.
Precision Construction
Commitment to investing in the design and construction of injection-moulded parts including optic lenses, light bases
and a range of other components ensures that all Avlite products are of a consistent and superior quality.
Optical Performance
Avlite manufactures a range of aviation LED lenses moulded from multi-cavity dies. The company has superior in-
house lens manufacturing capabilities to support outstanding optical performance.
Award-winning, Patented Technology
Several United States and Australian patent registrations are held on Avlite’s range of innovative designs, with other
regional patents pending in Canada, United Kingdom and Europe.
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3.0 AV-RMU
The Remote Monitoring Unit (RMU) is a connectivity device that allows products without internal telemetry hardware
to still be able to transfer data and communicate with an overarching Control and Monitoring or Asset Management
System. As a result, the product is able to be remotely monitored, managed, maintained and controlled by asset own-
ers.
Designed to perfectly integrate and supplement Avlite products, the RMU is able to receive data from a connected
asset (and power supply) and transfer this to a high-level control and monitoring system such as Star2M using its
SATCOM interface connected through Iridium.
When connected with Star2M, the RMU supports bi-directional communication, meaning that commands can also be
sent back to the connected product for control or monitoring purposes. As standard, the RMU supports a minimum
of four discrete IOs via General Purpose Inputs (2) and Outputs (2). The SATCOM interface supports the transmission
of a minimum of two generic alarms which the user can then map to the two General Purpose Inputs via a customised
Alarm Conguration in the Star2M Web Portal.
The RMU is available as a complete, standalone mechanical assembly and supports either a low current or high current
variant.
Note: This installation and service manual must be used in conjunction with the Star2M manual
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Remote Monitoring Unit
Note: Mounting bracket hardware and serial communication cable are included.
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Electrical Characteristics
Input Voltage 12 - 48 VDC
Operating Temperature -40 to 55°C
Max Rated Load Low Current: 3A High Current: 12A
Max Rated Charge Low Current: 3A High Current: 12A
Power Consumption
Peak 8.66W
Average 0.07W
Interfaces
Standard • Serial Communication Interface
• Input Power Monitoring
• Solar Charge Monitoring
• Load monitoring
• Discrete IO via General Purpose Input/Outputs
• Satellite Communication
Control and Monitoring Star2M
Physical Characteristics
Body Material White, ASA UL94HB
Height (mm/inches)
• Enclosure
• SATCOM Antenna
64.92 / 2.56
36.50 / 1.44
Width (mm/inches)
• Enclosure
• SATCOM Antenna
280 / 11.02
78 / 3.07
Depth (mm/inches)
• Enclosure
• SATCOM Antenna
200 / 7.87 (excluding mounting bracket)
78 / 3.07
Mass (kg/lbs)
• Enclosure
• SATCOM Antenna
1.559 / 3.437 (excluding mounting bracket)
0.152 / 0.336 (Antenna + Cable)
Service Life 12+ years
Environmental Standards
Shock MIL-STD-202G, method 213B
Vibration MIL-STD-202G, method 204D
Humidity 0 to 90%
Compliance
FCC (North America) FCC Part 415B/ICES 003
CE (Europe) EN 301489-1/17/19/20/52
EN 301908-1, EN 301441, EN 300328, EN 303413, EN 62311
EN 61000-6-2:2019
EN 61000-6-4:2019
RCM (Australia/New Zealand) EN 55032, AS/CA S042.1, AS/CA S042.4, RSE
AS/NZS 62368.1, AS/NZS 2772.2, IEC 62368.1, IEC 60529
ARPANSA RPS3
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2015
Protection Rating IP67
Other
Intellectual Property AVLITE® is a registered trademark of Avlite Systems.
Star2M® is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd.
Warranty* 3 years
Terms and Conditions Warranty Terms and Conditions available on www.avlite.com
AV-RMU DC
4.0 AV-RMU Data Sheet
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5.0 Safety Information
Before proceeding with installation or service, make sure the following conditions are met:
• Ensure power lines are not ‘live’ (NO ELECTRICAL HAZARD).
• Avoid touching live circuits!
• Avoid touching any component or any part of the circuitry while the unit is operating. Do not change components
or make adjustments inside the unit with power on.
• When installing, comply with all local electrical code(s).
• Mains power should always be disconnected when work is being done in close proximity to electrical ttings, and
electrical work should only be done by a licensed electrician.
• To ensure that the equipment functions safely and correctly, use cable in compliance with the eective local elec-
trical code.
• Dispose of the product according to the local laws and regulations for your region, for example, at a recycling
centre that accepts electronic devices.
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6.0 Operation and Setup
The RMU allows a means of communication between Avlite supplied products and Star2M via its SATCOM interface,
connected via Iridium.
As a result, the RMU is able to provide monitoring of input power, load and solar charge of a connected lantern and
power supply. This information is relayed from the lantern to the RMU via the Serial communication interface in con-
junction with integrated current and voltage sensing circuits. The information is then transmitted to Star2M in the form
of a daily update which includes the following parameters:
• Load Current-Instantaneous
• Charge Current-Instantaneous
• Battery Voltage-Instantaneous
• Maximum Charge Current-24hr
• Total Charge Current-24hr
• Total Load Current-24hr
• Maximum Battery Voltage-24hr
• Minimum Battery Voltage-24hr
The transmission of generic alarms from the lantern to Star2M is also supported via two General Purpose Inputs when
triggered by the lantern or power supply.
Mounting hardware in the form of a bracket is included with the RMU enclosure for pole mounting, although wall
mounting is also suitable (mounting accessories not supplied). A mounting bracket is also provided for the external
SATCOMs Antenna.
Serial Communication is achieved either via serial cable (supplied) or direct wiring.
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