Carmanah E Series User manual

E / F Series
TRAFFIC BEACON USER MANUAL
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For the R920-E/F, R820-E/F, R829-E/F, and R247-E/F flashing beacons
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................................................2
1.0 Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Warranty Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Standards ...................................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Safety and Usage Precautions ...................................................................................................................4
1.4 System Components ..................................................................................................................................6
2.0 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 About the E and F Series............................................................................................................................7
2.2 Radio Communication ................................................................................................................................8
2.3 R920-E and R920-F: Pedestrian Crosswalk with RRFB Light Bars...........................................................8
2.4 R820-E and R820-F: Pedestrian Crosswalk with Circular Beacons ....................................................... 10
2.5 R829-E and R829-F: School Zone Flashing Beacon .............................................................................. 11
2.6 R247-E and R247-F: 24-Hour Flashing Beacon ..................................................................................... 12
2.7 RRFB Light Bars: Overview..................................................................................................................... 13
2.8 Circular Beacons: Overview .................................................................................................................... 13
2.9 LED Enhanced Signs: Overview ............................................................................................................. 14
2.10 Third-Party Devices: Overview ................................................................................................................ 14
3.0 Solar Engine Installation................................................................................................................................. 16
3.1 Tools and Materials Required.................................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Solar Engine Mounting to Round Post .................................................................................................... 17
3.3 Solar Engine Mounting to Square Post with Universal Cast Mount ........................................................ 18
3.4 Solar Engine Mounting to Square Post with Steel Mount........................................................................ 19
3.5 Solar Engine Mounting to Side of Post.................................................................................................... 20
3.6 Reinforced Signal Head for Integrated Solar Engine / Signal Head........................................................ 21
3.7 Integrated Solar Engine with Signal Head – Round Post........................................................................ 22
3.8 Integrated Solar Engine with Signal Head – Square Steel Post ............................................................. 24
3.9 Integrated Solar Engine with Signal Head – Square Wood Post ............................................................ 26
3.10 Integrated Solar Engine with Signal Head – Side of Post ....................................................................... 28
4.0 Fixture, Push Button, & Battery Installation ................................................................................................. 30
4.1 RRFB Light Bar Installation ..................................................................................................................... 30
4.2 Circular Beacon Installation ..................................................................................................................... 35
4.3 LED Enhanced Sign Installation .............................................................................................................. 36
4.4 Push Button Installation ........................................................................................................................... 37
4.5 Battery Installation ................................................................................................................................... 39
5.0 Installation of Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................. 43

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5.1 Calendar Upload / Override Switch Kit Installation.................................................................................. 43
5.2 RTC Time Switch Installation (F Series only) .......................................................................................... 44
5.3 Information Display Company Time Switch Installation (F Series only).................................................. 45
5.4 Applied Information or FCU Modem Kit Installation (F Series only)........................................................ 46
5.5 3PD Time Switch Supplementary Information......................................................................................... 48
5.6 DC Relay Kit Installation (F Series only) ................................................................................................. 50
5.7 Polara XAV Controller Kit Installation (F Series only) ............................................................................. 51
5.8 Campbell Guardian Audible Push Button Kit Installation (F Series only)................................................ 52
6.0 Energy Management System Programming and Testing............................................................................ 52
6.1 EMS On-Board User Interface Operation................................................................................................ 52
6.2 R920-E/F Programming........................................................................................................................... 65
6.3 R820-E/F Programming........................................................................................................................... 65
6.4 R829-E/F Programming........................................................................................................................... 65
6.5 R247-E/F Programming........................................................................................................................... 65
7.0 Commissioning Checklist............................................................................................................................... 66
8.0 Maintenance and Product Care...................................................................................................................... 67
8.1 Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................................... 67
8.2 Battery Replacement ............................................................................................................................... 68
8.3 EMS Replacement................................................................................................................................... 68
8.4 EMS Recycling ........................................................................................................................................ 70
9.0 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 71
9.1 BIST Error Codes .................................................................................................................................... 72
10.0 Customer Service and Warranty .................................................................................................................. 74
10.1 Additional Products.................................................................................................................................. 74
10.2 Glossary................................................................................................................................................... 75

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1.0 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1.0 Warnings and Precautions
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 Warranty Disclaimer
This manual will familiarize you with the features, operation standards, and installation of Carmanah's E and F
Series flashing beacons. 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 handling 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 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.

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Ensure the equipment is not powered during installation and wiring of the system.
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.
All Carmanah traffic products use a constant-current LED output circuit. Not all traffic beacons
are compatible with this output. Please contact Carmanah for additional information and
guidance when adding or replacing beacons or other hardware.

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1.0 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1.4 System Components
Solar Engine
(E Series shown)
Mounting Adapters
RRFB Light Bars, Circular
Beacons, LED Enhanced
Signs
Pedestrian
Push Button
EMS
Batteries
Solar
Panels
Onboard
User
Interface
(OBUI)
Antenna
Ambient Light
Sensor (not
visible)

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 Introduction
2.1 About the E and F Series
The Carmanah E and F Series products consist of the following models:
E-Series
Models
F-Series
Models
Applications
LED type(s)
Radio
Communication
R920-E
R920-F
Pedestrian crosswalks
RRFB or LED Enhanced Signs
Standard
R820-E
R820-F
Pedestrian crosswalks
Circular beacons or LED signs
Standard
R829-E
R829-F
School zones, calendar-based
Circular beacons or LED signs
Optional
R247-E
R247-F
Continuous 24-7 operation
Circular beacons or LED signs
N/A
The E Series models all share a common compact solar engine, while the F Series models share a common,
larger solar engine with a more powerful solar panel and higher-capacity batteries. The F Series can also
accommodate third-party devices within its larger solar engine. While all E and F Series products share the same
user interface on the Energy Management System (EMS) controller, different models and configurations may
differ in behavior, types of fixture, fixture harnesses, wireless operation, and other aspects. Contact Carmanah if
you would like to repurpose a system from its original model and configuration. Each system will be described in
full later in this user manual.
E-Series Solar Engine Dimensions
F-Series Solar Engine Dimensions

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2.2 Radio Communication
Radio communication between products is standard in R820-E/F and R920-E/F systems and is an option in
R829-E/F systems. In addition to the E and F Series, Carmanah also manufactures larger, cabinet-based G
Series versions of the R920, R820, R829, and R247 products. Wireless communication works seamlessly
between products regardless of whether they are E, F, or G Series. R820 and R920 systems will also activate
each other when a pedestrian pushes the push button.
The radio modules use 2.4GHz DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) with an AES128 encrypted signal and
have been tested with clear line of sight (with no nearby interference or reflected signals) to 1,000 feet (305
meters). Performance is reduced if clean line of sight is not possible.
The E and F Series products use a low-profile antenna that does not require any special orientation or adjustment
and is immune to vandalism.
2.3 R920-E and R920-F: Pedestrian Crosswalk with RRFB Light Bars
Overview
The R920-E/F solar LED Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) products are ideal for uncontrolled
pedestrian-activated crosswalk applications. Multiple R920 units can be combined to create a complete crosswalk
set. Each R920 is radio-controlled, and each synchronizes flashing with the other R820s and R920s in the group.
The system will flash for a pre-set duration (field adjustable) upon activation of the push button. Spread-spectrum
wireless communications activates the light bars across the street or in advance of the crossing. A typical
installation consists of two pairs of light bars, with each pair mounted on poles at opposite ends of the crosswalk.
Wireless communication between units means that R920s require no trenching of cables across the roadway.
Details on RRFB light bars can be found in Section 2.7 and Section 4.1.
As an alternative to light bars, R920 systems can be configured with LED Enhanced Signs. Details on LED
Enhanced Signs can be found in Section 2.9 and Section 4.3.
Typical R920 Configurations
R920-E with Single Light Bar and
Push Button (uni-directional)
R920-E with Dual Light Bar and
Push Button (bi-directional)
R920-E Advance Warning with
single Light Bar and No Push
Button (uni-directional)

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Typical R920 Configurations, cont’d

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2.4 R820-E and R820-F: Pedestrian Crosswalk with Circular Beacons
Overview
Multiple R820-E/F units can be combined to create a complete crosswalk set. Each R820 is radio-controlled, and
each synchronizes flashing with the other R820s and R920s in the group. The system will flash for a pre-set
duration (field adjustable) upon activation of the push button. Wireless communication activates the beacons
across the street or in advance of the crossing. A typical installation consists of two pairs of flashing circular
beacons, with each pair mounted on poles at opposite ends of the crosswalk. Wireless communication between
units means that R820s require no trenching of cables across the roadway.
R820s can also be wirelessly controlled by an R829 master controller. The R820s and R829 operate together
based on the schedule programmed into the R829’s internal calendar.
Details on circular beacons can be found in Section 2.8 and Section 4.2.
As an alternative to circular beacons, R820 systems can be configured with LED Enhanced Signs.Details on
LED Enhanced Signs can be found in Section 2.9 and Section 4.3.
Typical R820 Configuration