Carmanah R247-G Configuration guide

USER MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
© 2017 Carmanah Technologies Corporation
R247-G with Wireless Control
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Contents
Safety & Usage.............................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Wireless Precautions.......................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Warranty Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Recycling.........................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Abbreviations...................................................................................................................................................3
1.5 Limitations of scope.........................................................................................................................................3
2.0 Theory of operation ..........................................................................................................................................3
3.0 Product Set-up ..................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Antenna Installation.........................................................................................................................................4
3.2 Mechanical Arrangement and Mounting..........................................................................................................4
4.0 Product Configuration......................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Wireless Control..............................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Non-Wireless Control ......................................................................................................................................5
4.3 Beacon Intensity..............................................................................................................................................6
5.0 System Activation.............................................................................................................................................6
5.1 Wireless Control..............................................................................................................................................6
5.2 Non-Wireless Control ......................................................................................................................................9
6.0 Appendix..........................................................................................................................................................10
7.0 Product Support..............................................................................................................................................11

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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.

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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
ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers
MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
OBUI On Board User Interface
VTSCH Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads
1.5 Limitations of scope
This manual supplement provides an overview of the Carmanah R247-G flashing beacon system with
wireless remote control.
This manual is supplemental to the general user manual and is not intended as a replacement. Consult the
R247-G general user manual for all other aspects of setup, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
This manual supplement provides rudimentary information for the Carmanah aviation products wireless
handheld controller as it applies to the R247-G beacon system only. Consult the wireless handheld
controller manual for all other aspects of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
2.0 Theory of operation
The Carmanah R247-G 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 R247-G provides an on-off flash
pattern compliant with U.S. Federal Highways Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
The R247-G 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 R247-G product is designed to operate continuously 24-hour per day. The R247-G 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.

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3.0 Product Set-up
Please refer to the following 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 below:
Figure 1. Antenna mounted in place
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

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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 this document 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.
4.2 Non-Wireless Control
For non-wireless, 24-7 operation, the system will need to be configured as an R247 product. See user manual
excerpt below:
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.

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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 Carmanah 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 Carmanah
handheld controller:
When configured for wireless operation, and when operated with the handheld controller, the system can be
operated 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.
Note:
In wireless mode, the system when activated by the handheld controller, 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
See table following page:

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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
-
R247-G 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
DIAGNOSE 4
-
-
Not Used
DIAGNOSE 7
-
-
Not Used
DIAGNOSE 9
-
-
Not Used
Table 1. System Commands and Functions

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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.