Carmanah G Series User manual

G Series
APPLIED INFORMATION (AI) INTEGRATION INSTALL GUIDE
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G Series
Solar Cabinet
G Series
AC Cabinet

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................................................1
1.0 Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Warranty Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Standards ...................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Safety and Usage Precautions...................................................................................................................3
1.4 Applications ................................................................................................................................................4
2.0 System Components..........................................................................................................................................5
3.0 Tools and Materials Required ...........................................................................................................................5
4.0 G Series Cabinet Installation.............................................................................................................................6
4.1 Antenna.......................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Door Switch Kit (Optional) ..........................................................................................................................8
4.3 AI 500-070 Field Control Unit (FCU) ....................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Testing AI FCU ........................................................................................................................................ 12

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1.0 Warnings and Precautions
The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this guide:
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 Warranty Disclaimer
This manual will familiarize you with the features, operation standards, and installation of Carmanah’s G Series
Applied Information (AI) system. Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance, installation or placement
instructions detailed in this manual could void the warranty.
1.2 Standards
Perform all installation, wiring, grounding and maintenance in conformance with local building and electrical
codes. Adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is mandatory to comply with any certification markings.
Non-adherence to code may void the warranty.
1.3 Safety and Usage Precautions
Batteries are shipped fully charged. Use extreme caution when handling the batteries as they can
generate hazardous short-circuit currents. Remove all jewelry (bracelets, metal-strap watches,
etc.) before entering the cabinet.
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 the load is secured so moving parts do not
shift, and that 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.

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Recheck all completed wiring for proper polarity prior to energizing the system.
Changes or modifications to Carmanah equipment not expressly approved by Carmanah could
void both the user's authority to operate the equipment and the warranty.
Product can have sharp edges. Accidental movement of hinged components can cause injury.
1.4 Applications
For Carmanah R829-G and R247-G systems, the G Series AI Integration Kit allows for remote system monitoring,
scheduling and control. With Carmanah R820-G and SC315-G Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
systems, the G Series AI Integration Kit allows remote system monitoring only.

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2.0 System Components
The G Series Applied Information (AI) Integration Kit consists of the following items:
1. Harness, AI 16-pin to terminal block (1)
2. Door switch and harness, G Series cabinet (1)
3. Adapter, 90°, SMA male to SMA female (2)
4. Screw, security, pin-in hex, #10-32 x 0.5” (2)
5. Screw, machine, #8-32 x 3/8”, Phillips (4)
6. Screw, machine, #10-32 x 3/8”, Phillips (2)
7. Washer, flat, #10 (4)
8. Washer, lock, #10 (2)
9. Standoff, #10-32 x 5/8”, female, aluminum (2)
10. Tie mount, push barb (2)
11. Cable tie, mounting base, ¾ x ¾” (3)
12. Cable tie, 4” (10)
13. Cable tie, 7”, #8 screw mount (1)
14. Install guide, AI Integration Kit, G Series (1)
3.0 Tools and Materials Required
The following tools and materials may be required to install the AI Integration Kit into your G Series system:
1. Drill and ½” drill bit
2. Deburring tool or similar
3. Crescent wrench
4. Side cutters
5. Multi-bit screwdriver
6. Electrical multimeter
Door Switch (optional):
1. Loctite 220 threadlocker or similar
2. ANSI #9 drill bit (0.196” diameter)
3. 5/32" tamper-resistant hex screwdriver bit

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4.0 G Series Cabinet Installation
4.1 Antenna
1. Remove power to the system. For AC-powered systems, turn off the circuit breaker in the cabinet and for
solar-powered systems remove the battery and solar fuses.
2. Use the indentation in the center of the cabinet to locate the tip of the drill bit. Drill a ½” hole on top of the
enclosure. Deburr hole and remove all aluminum chips.
Ensure the equipment is not powered during installation. Recheck all wiring prior to energizing
the system.
Ensure all metal chips are removed to prevent system damage caused by short circuits.
Ensure that no burrs are present that would prevent the antenna from making a good seal with
the top of the cabinet.

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3. Route antenna coax connector cables into enclosure hole and through plastic washer, lock washer, and
nut. Tighten nut securely using crescent wrench.
4. Install one cable tie base in the location noted below.
5. Route coax cables from antenna to cable tie mount and loop 1.5 times in a counter-clockwise direction.
Fasten coax to cable tie mount with one cable tie. Twist the cable so the connector ends exit to the right-
hand side.
Twist

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4.2 Door Switch Kit (Optional)
1. Use the indentation marks below to locate the drill holes.
2. Drill two 0.196” diameter holes as noted using a #9 ANSI drill bit.
3. Deburr the holes on the outside and inside to remove all aluminum chips.
Ensure all metal chips are removed to prevent system damage caused by short circuits.

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4. Apply Loctite 220 threadlocker to two standoffs.
5. Assemble standoffs to the inside of the cabinet using two security screws and two flat washers.
6. Fasten the long wire from door switch to slots with two cable ties. Leave loose/untrimmed for now.
7. Install door switch to the standoffs using two screws, two lock washers, and two flat washers.
8. Center switch front/rear in slots and tighten. No Loctite threadlocker is required for this step.
The terminal on the end of the long door switch wire gets installed into the Applied Information
(AI) harness connector in a later step.
9. Install ring terminal from door switch onto top Battery/DC Power RD + fuse holder terminal.
10. Install two cable tie bases as shown below. Fasten the long wire from door switch to the two cable tie
bases. Leave loose/untrimmed for now.

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11. Insert terminal from door switch harness into Position 2 of AI harness connector. Orient terminal same
way as other terminals present in connector. Tug to confirm it’s fully inserted. Cable ties will be tightened
and trimmed at the end of Section 4.3.
Connector terminal shown uncrimped. Crimp wings will be bent over wire strands.
4.3 AI 500-070 Field Control Unit (FCU)
1. Install two cable tie mounts. Press into ¼” holes.
2. Install the AI harness wires to the terminals as follows:
a. Yellow →PV+ (over existing terminal)
b. Violet →INPT+
c. Blue →OUT1
d. Red →DC+
e. Black →DC-
3. Secure yellow wire to mounts & location shown with three cable ties. Leave loose/untrimmed for now.