Carmanah SC315 User manual
SOLAR LED RRFB USER MANUAL
COVERS MODELS SC315 AND SB435HP
SC315
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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Warnings and Precautions
The following symbols indicate important safety
warnings and precautions throughout this manual.
They are dened as follows:
WARNING
WARNING indicates that serious
bodily harm or death may result
from failure to adhere to the
precautions.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates that damage
to equipment may result if the
instructions are not followed.
NOTE
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
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 certication markings.
Non-adherence to code may void the warranty.
Safety and Usage Precautions
WARNING
Batteries are shipped fully-charged.
Use extreme caution when handling
the batteries as they are capable
of generating hazardous short-
circuit 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.
NOTE
Changes or modications 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
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Table of Contents
Warnings and Precautions ....................................2
Warranty Disclaimer.............................................2
Standards ............................................................2
Safety and Usage Precautions............................2
Introduction.............................................................5
System Components ...........................................5
System Congurations.........................................5
Pedestrian Conrmation LED Options.................5
Typical Installations..............................................6
Typical Pole and Sign Conguration....................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
Specications .......................................................31
Wiring Layout........................................................32
Warranty................................................................34
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INTRODUCTION
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Solar Panel
Solar Panel
Mounting Adapter
Controller Cabinet
RRFB LED Light
Bars and Brackets
Pedestrian
Push Button
Battery
EMS
SC315 with
single Light Bar
and Push Button
(Uni-directional)
SC315 with dual
Light Bars and
Push Button
(Bi-directional)
SC315 with
single Light Bar
and no Push
Button
(Uni-directional)
Antenna
Onboard
User
Interface
(OBUI)
Ambient Light Sensor
(not visible)
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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
SC315 series solar LED Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacon products are ideal for pedestrian activated
crosswalk applications.
System Components
The SC315 series can be congured to meet a
variety of crosswalk requirements. The following
components make up each of these congurations:
• 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)
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 Congurations
The SC315 series congurations 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.
Pedestrian Conrmation LED Options
Single Light Bar,
No Conrmation
Light
Dual Light Bar,
No Conrmation
Light
Dual Light Bar,
Dual
Conrmation
Light
Single Light Bar,
Dual
Conrmation
Light
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Typical Installations
Standard - Two-way Roadway Advance - Two-way Roadway
Standard - One-way Roadway Single Pole Median - Two-way Roadway
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Two Pole Median - Two-way Roadway Overhead - Two-way Roadway
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 Conguration
14'11" Typical (30" Sign)
15'7" Typical (36" Sign)
17'0" Typical (48" Sign)
41" Typical (30" Sign)
49" Typical (36" Sign)
66" Typical (48" Sign)
10" Typical
42" Typical
84" Typical
12" Typical
7" Typical
19" Typical
6" Typical
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INSTALLATION
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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 trafc.
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. Congure 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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