Flash Technology R247-G User manual

USER MANUAL SUPPLEMENT

R247-G with Wireless Control

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90469 Rev B - Road Holding Position Light

 
 
 
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R247-G with Wireless Control 
Contents 
Safety & Usage............................................................................................................................................................2 
1 Wireless Precautions......................................................................................................................................2 
2 Warranty Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................2 
3 Recycling........................................................................................................................................................2 
4 Abbreviations..................................................................................................................................................2 
5 Limitations of scope........................................................................................................................................3 
0 Theory of operation .........................................................................................................................................3 
0 Product Set-up .................................................................................................................................................3 
1 Antenna Installation........................................................................................................................................3 
2 Mechanical Arrangement and Mounting.........................................................................................................4 
0 Product Configuration.....................................................................................................................................4 
1 Wireless Control.............................................................................................................................................4 
2 Non-Wireless Control .....................................................................................................................................5 
3 Beacon Intensity.............................................................................................................................................5 
0 System Activation............................................................................................................................................5 
1 Wireless Control.............................................................................................................................................5 
2 Non-Wireless Control .....................................................................................................................................8 
0 Appendix...........................................................................................................................................................8 
0 Product Support...............................................................................................................................................9 
 

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1.0 Safety & Usage

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

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 and provides additional information.

1.1 Wireless Precautions

Keep the Handheld Controller at a distance of at least 3 ft. (1 m) from the antennas of lights or

other Handheld Controllers. It transmits a powerful radio signal that could damage sensitive

receiver circuitry if operated at close range.

1.2 Warranty Disclaimer

This manual will familiarize you with the features and operating standards of the product. Failure to

comply with the use, storage, maintenance, or installation instructions detailed in this manual could

void the user warranty.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Installation work must be done by a qualified

person(s) in accordance with all application local codes and standards.

1.3 Recycling

This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly

handled at the product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment, we

encourage you to recycle the product in an appropriate way that will ensure most of the materials are reused or

recycled. Check your local municipality for electronics recyclers.

1.4 Abbreviations

The following is a list of abbreviations used in the description of this product:

FAA United States Federal Aviation Administration

FHWA Federal Highways Administration

HHC Handheld Controller

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ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers

MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

OBUI Onboard User Interface

VTSCH Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads

1.5 Limitations of scope

This manual supplement provides an overview of the Flash Technology Road Holding Position Light with

wireless remote control.

This manual is supplemental to the general user manual and is not intended as a replacement. Consult the

general user manual for all other aspects of setup, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

This manual supplement provides rudimentary information for the Flash Technology aviation products

wireless Handheld Controller as it applies to the Road Holding Position Light only. Consult the Handheld

Controller manual for all other aspects of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

2.0 Theory of operation

The Road Holding Position Light is a solar-powered vehicle traffic flashing beacon system designed to provide

continuous 24-hour visual warning of mandatory roadway stop points and hazards. The beacon provides an on-off

flash pattern compliant with U.S. Federal Highways Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

(MUTCD). The beacon also complies with the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Vehicle Traffic Control Signal

Heads (VTCSH) requirement for beam shape and chromaticity.

Note:

This system has been factory-configured to meet the VTCSH requirement for light output intensity: 365 candelas

The Road Holding Position Light is designed to operate continuously 24-hour per day. The product described

herein has been fitted with a 900 MHz radio receiver, which can provide on-off control of the system or temporary

timed 15-minute on cycles. See section 5.0 of this document for a table describing wireless control states and

operational modes.

3.0 Product Set-up

Please refer to the user manual for complete product set-up and product warnings

3.1 Antenna Installation

The control cabinet has been furnished with a replaceable whip style antenna.

Locate the antenna inside the cabinet and install it on the exterior of the control cabinet

as shown.

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3.2 Mechanical Arrangement and Mounting

Note:

Consult the product user manual for an overview of mechanical components and general guidelines on system

mounting and electrical connectivity.

Note:

For wireless operation, line-of-sight is required between the Handheld Controller and the receiving antenna on the

system cabinet. The final physical arrangement of the control cabinet, solar panel, beacons and signage should not

impede line-of-sight between the location of the Handheld Controller and receiving systems.

Failure to provide line-of-sight between transmitting and receiving antennas may result in

unreliable system control

4.0 Product Configuration

This product has been configured for wireless on-demand activation, however, the product can also be operated

manually and can be configured to work autonomously 24 hours per day.

4.1 Wireless Control

For wireless control, the system will need to be configured as an R829 product. See user manual excerpt below:

Note:

Please consult the product user manual for instructions for using the on-board user interface (OBUI) and the

complete list of user programmable settings.

Figure 2. OBUI Detail

4.1.1 Grouping

The system can be assigned to one of 8 individual groups or “channels” on the Handheld Controller.

Please consult the appendix of the Handheld Controller manual for the location of the grouping button and the

following manual for complete information on assigning products to individual groups for wireless control

Note:

This product has been factory-set to respond to group #1 as a default.

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4.2 Non-Wireless Control

For non-wireless 24-7 operation, see user manual excerpt below for configuration:

Figure 3. OBUI Detail

Note:

When the system is configured for non-wireless 24-hour continuous operation, the system will no longer respond to

commands sent by the wireless controller.

4.3 Beacon Intensity Settings

This product has been sized and configured for sustainable 24-hour operation at ITE intensity for RED LED traffic

beacons –365 candelas (Current setting of 220mA on the OBUI).

Note:

If higher intensities are required either for 24-hour or temporary system activations, please consult Flash

Technology prior to making intensity adjustments.

Increasing beacon output intensity may result in either unsustainable operation or a

reduction in usable battery life.

5.0 System Activation

5.1 Wireless Control

Please consult the Handheld Controller user manual for complete instructions regarding the use of the wireless

controller.

When configured for wireless operation and when operated with the Handheld Controller, the system can be used

in one of two ways:

Autonomous Mode: The system once activated will remain active with the beacons flashing indefinitely

until the system receives a “Lights Off” command from the Handheld Controller.

Temporary Mode: The system once activated will remain active with the beacons flashing for 15 minutes,

after which, the system will automatically turn the beacons off, unless, the system recieves a “Lights Off”

command from the Handheld Controller in the interim.

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Note:

In wireless mode, when activated by the Handheld Controller, the system will flash the beacons at the intensity that

was preset through the system OBUI:

The Handheld Controller sends on/off commnands only.

Beacon intensity cannot be adjusted using the Handheld Controller

The following table lists the applicable Handheld Controller commands and the resulting system response:

Handheld Controller

(HHC) Command

Beacon

Intensity

System Response

Comments

Auto Low

Factory Setting

24 hr. continuous

Factory preset or OBUI setting

Auto Med

Factory Setting

24 hr. continuous

Factory preset or OBUI setting

Auto High

Factory Setting

24 hr. continuous

Factory preset or OBUI setting

Auto Low IR

Not Used

Auto Med IR

Not Used

Auto High IR

Not Used

Auto Low Flash

Not Used

Auto Med Flash

Not Used

Auto High Flash

Not Used

Auto Low IR Flash

Not Used

Auto Med IR Flash

Not Used

Auto High IR Flash

Not Used

Temp Low

Factory Setting

15 min. -> OFF

Factory preset or OBUI setting

Temp Med

Factory Setting

15 min. -> OFF

Factory preset or OBUI setting

Temp High

Factory Setting

15 min. -> OFF

Factory preset or OBUI setting

Temp Low IR

Not Used

Temp Med IR

Not Used

Temp High IR

Not Used

Temp Low Flash

Not Used

Temp Med Flash

Not Used

Temp High Flash

Not Used

Temp Low IR Flash

Not Used

Temp Med IR Flash

Not Used

Temp High IR Flash

Not Used

Emergency

Not Used

Standby

Not Used

Lights Off

Output off

Beacons “OFF” all other system functions

remain active.

Grouping

Product listens for group

commands for 5 min.

Used for assigning a system or systems

to unique control group.

DIAGNOSE 0

Not Used

DIAGNOSE 1

Not Used

DIAGNOSE 2

Not Used

DIAGNOSE 3

Not Used

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Handheld Controller

(HHC) Command

Beacon

Intensity

System Response

Comments

DIAGNOSE 4

Not Used

DIAGNOSE 7

Not Used

DIAGNOSE 9

Not Used

Table 1. System Commands and Functions

5.1.1 Handheld Controller Key Sequences

The following are key sequences for applicable operating modes with wireless control

Temporary Operation (15 minutes):

System ON:

TEMP -> LOW, MED or HIGH -> ENTER

System OFF:

LIGHTS OFF -> ENTER

Continuous Operation:

System ON:

AUTO -> LOW, MED or HIGH -> ENTER

System OFF:

LIGHTS OFF -> ENTER

Figure 4.Handheld Controller Keypad

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5.2 Non-Wireless Control

If continuous 24-hour operation without wireless control is required, set the product type through the OBUI to “r247”

as per section 4.2 above.

Note:

When the product is configured in this manner, the beacon will beacon to flash once power is connected to the

system.

6.0 Appendix

Figure 5. Control Cabinet –Interior Detail

OBUI

Antenna –Lead Wire

Grouping Button

Radio Module

Beacon Harness

System Fuse (spares)

Solar Panel Harness

Battery Harness

Antenna (packaged)

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7.0 Product Support

This product is covered by the Flash Technology warranty. Visit flashtechnology.com for additional information.

Before contacting Flash Technology’s customer service department, please have the serial number of your product

available, a brief description of the problem, as well as all details of the installation and recharging efforts (if

applicable).

To contact Customer Service:

Mail: Flash Technology

332 Nichol Mill Lane

Franklin, TN 37067 USA

Toll Free: 1.800.821.5825

Fax: 1.615.261.2600

Email: customerservice@flashtechnology.com

Website: flashtechnology.com

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