Carmanah M650H User manual

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USER MANUAL
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Warnings and Precautions
The following symbols indicate important safety
warnings and precautions throughout this manual.
They are dened 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.
Regulatory Information
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION
Changes or modications 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 qualied
person(s) in accordance with
all applicable local codes and
standards.
Equipment shall be positioned
outside the 5m vicinity of a compass
as per ISO 694.
Safety and Usage Precautions
WARNING
The M650H's Battery Pack contains
lead, lead compounds, and other
compounds known to the State
of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Please handle
with care and wash your hands
thoroughly after handling the Bat-
tery Pack.
CAUTION
Charge your M650H's Battery Pack
periodically. Permanent damage
and reduced capacity will result if
the Battery Pack is not correctly
maintained. Refer to page 19 for
details on how to maintain your
Battery Pack.
M650Hs that have been stored will
usually require a top-up charge
before they are put into service. The
most accurate Battery Pack Health
status reading is obtained when the
M650H has been in a dark location
and in Off mode for at least 24
hours.
Warranty Disclaimer
NOTE
This manual will familiarize you
with the features and operation
standards of Carmanah’s Model
M650H lantern. Failure to comply
with the use, storage, maintenance,
installation or placement instructions
detailed in this manual could void
the applicable user warranty.

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Table of Contents
Warnings and Precautions ......................................2
Regulatory Information .......................................... 2
Safety and Usage Precautions ..............................2
Warranty Disclaimer...............................................2
Introduction...............................................................5
M650H Applications ...............................................5
Common Features and Functionality.....................5
M650H Parts Description.......................................7
Getting Started..........................................................8
What’s in the Box?.................................................8
Installing the Bird Deterrent ...................................8
On/Off Switch (Optional)........................................8
Bottom Cover Lock ................................................9
Operation.................................................................10
Choosing an Installation Location........................10
Choose a Sunny Location....................................10
Cooler is Better ....................................................10
Installing the M650H ............................................10
Conguring the M650H .......................................... 11
Methods ............................................................... 11
On-Board User Interface...................................... 11
Removing the Bottom Cover................................ 11
Status Report.......................................................12
Editing Parameters ..............................................13
Entering the Passcode.........................................13
Editing the Flash Code ........................................14
Editing the Effective Intensity...............................14
Editing the Automatic Light Control (ALC) mode .15
Setting the Calendar Function .............................16
GPS (Optional) .................................................... 17
vBat......................................................................17
Self-Test Function ................................................17
Installing the Bottom Cover..................................18
650 Device Manager Software ............................19
On/Off Switch.......................................................19
Off Mode ..............................................................19
Standard On Mode ..............................................19
Fog Mode.............................................................20
Infrared Remote Programmer (Optional) .............20
Battery Pack............................................................21
Battery Pack Health Status..................................21
Charging the Battery Pack...................................21
Solar Charging.....................................................21
Optional Plug-In Charger .....................................21
Charging with an Articial Light Source ...............22
Preserving Battery Pack Health...........................22
Storage Procedures.............................................23
Replacing the Battery Pack .................................23
Maintenance............................................................25
Recycling.................................................................26
The Battery Pack .................................................26
Shipping ..................................................................27
Ship Mode............................................................27
Appendix A: 650 Device Manager Software.........28
System Requirements ......................................... 28
Hardware Requirements......................................28
Software Requirements .......................................28
Installation Procedure ..........................................28
Removing the Bottom Cover................................29
Logging In ............................................................30
Checking the Lantern’s Status.............................33
Status Page .........................................................33
Conguration Page ..............................................34
SW Admin Page...................................................37
Initial Conguration ..............................................39
User Tasks ...........................................................42
Restoring the Default Conguration.....................42
Using the Derived Values.....................................42
Entering/Exiting Ship Mode .................................44
Setting the Time...................................................45
Setting the Day to Night Transition Level............. 45
Setting the Night to Day Transition Level............. 46
Setting the ALC....................................................46
Changing the 650 Device Manager
Password .............................................................47
Understanding the Installation Location
Environmental Parameters ..................................47
Distributor Functions............................................48
Logging In ............................................................48
Conguring the M650H........................................49
Entering the Deployment Location.......................50
Setting the User’s Device Access........................51

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Downloading a Conguration...............................51
Sending a Conguration to a Lantern ..................51
Creating a Conguration File ...............................52
Reading a Conguration File ...............................52
Retrieving a Lantern’s Conguration.................... 53
Saving a Conguration File..................................53
Changing Passcodes...........................................54
Updating the Firmware ........................................54
Updating the Flash Code Table............................55
Retrieving a Datalog ............................................56
Appendix B: Using the Infrared Remote
Programmer ............................................................57
Entering the Passcode.........................................57
Changing the Flash Code ....................................58
Turning the M650H Off ........................................59
Setting the M650H to Ship Mode.........................59
Restoring the M650H from Ship Mode ................60
Determining the Battery Pack's State of Health... 60
Appendix C: Accessories ......................................61
M650H Accessories .............................................61
Appendix D: Specications...................................62
Form-Factor .........................................................62
Optical..................................................................62
Energy Capture....................................................62
Flash Synchronization (Optional).........................62
Energy Storage....................................................62
User Interface ......................................................62
Standards and Testing .........................................62
Standards and Testing (continued) ......................63
Patents.................................................................63
Mounting ..............................................................63
Photometric Plots.................................................64
Appendix E: Flash Codes ...................................... 65
Appendix F: Calculation of Nominal Range and
Effective Intensity...................................................74
Nominal Range ....................................................74
Warranty ..............................................................76
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) ...........76
Customer Service ................................................76

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Common Features and Functionality
The M650H:
• Is a self-contained, high-performance, low-
maintenance and easy-to-install solar-powered
light source.
• Is programmed for geographical location to
optimize output and prevent a user from potentially
damaging the product.
• Is suitable for a range of marine and obstruction
applications.
• Is visible from up to approximately 4 nautical miles
(7 kilometres), depending on the solar energy
available at the installation location and the
selected Flash Code.
• Is durable and reliable with double o-ring sealing.
• Offers dusk-to-dawn operation with programmable
transition levels.
• Features a replaceable Battery Pack.
• Has a tool-less removable Bottom Cover for
accessing the On-Board User Interface (OBUI).
• Has an efcient optical design.
• Has over 250 user-programmable ash patterns.
Introduction
M650H Applications
The M650H Solar Marine Lantern has the following
marking applications:
• Aids to navigation
• Marina and dock Lighting
• Port lighting
• Oil and offshore platforms
• Channel boundaries
• River mouths
• Marina entrances
• Extended structures such as aquaculture oats or
breakwaters
The M650H is available with optional GPS ash
synchronization. Like Carmanah's larger GPS-
equipped solar marine lanterns, the M650H uses
the precise timing signal of GPS satellites to
synchronize its ash pattern with other M650H
lanterns. The M650H is also designed to harmonize
with Carmanah's other GPS-equipped lanterns, which
means a mix of different models all ash perfectly
together. No special programming is required - the
GPS synchronization function works automatically as
soon as the lantern is deployed.
Synchronized ashing is very effective in overcoming
background shore lighting and clearly marking
the boundaries of water systems or the physical
dimensions of oating structures.
With synchronized ashing, the M650H also satises
the US Coast Guard's PATON Part 67 regulations that
require unison ashing where multiple lanterns mark
an obstruction.ut (green).
The M650H does not use latitude and longitude
information from the GPS satellite network. Latitude
and Longitude must be set by the distributor using the
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• Has four different user interfaces:
• On Board User Interface (OBUI)
• (Optional) On/Off Switch
• (Optional) Infrared Programmer
• 650 Device Manager software, via USB cable
• Has multiple layers of programmable password
protection.
• Is available in red, green, yellow, white and blue
LED output colours.
• Is designed in accordance with the European
Union's guidelines for the Restriction of Hazardous
Substances in electronic equipment (RoHS).

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bird deterrent mounting hole
(one per mounting foot)
solar panel
visual colour
indicator
identication
label
lens
mounting
foot
BOTTOM VIEW
SIDE VIEW
INTERNAL VIEW
(BOTTOM COVER REMOVED)
pressure
equalizing vent
battery
connector
USB port
battery strap
battery strap tab
on-board
interface
user interface
display set button
selector
buttons
optional
on/off switch
bottom cover locking
tab and screw
removable
bottom cover
mounting
hole
M650H Parts Description

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Getting Started
What’s in the Box?
The M650H ships in a
small cardboard box.
Each box contains:
• One M650H
lantern.
• One Bird Deterrent.
• One illustrated Quick
Start Guide.
NOTE
The M650H User Manual
(this document) is separate from
the M650H and is available for
download in PDF format from
carmanah.com.
Installing the Bird Deterrent
Included with each M650H
is one Bird Deterrent. If bird
fouling of the M650H is a
concern in your installation
environment, install the Bird
Deterrent as follows:
1. Insert the short
L-shaped end through the small hole in the top of
one of the M650H mounting feet.
2. Rotate the wire upwards 90 degrees until it is in
the upright position.
3. Twist the Bird Deterrent clockwise until the
L-shaped end snaps into the groove on the bottom
of the mounting foot. The Bird Deterrent extends
over the top of the M650H to prevent birds from
landing on the M650H.
NOTE
The M650H can be tted with up to
three bird deterrents.
On/Off Switch (Optional)
The M650H is available with an optional On/Off
Switch which is located on the M650H’s Bottom
Cover. The On/Off switch allows you to:
• Shut off the LEDs (while allowing the M650H to
continue charging).
• Activate Standard On (Dusk-to-Dawn) or Fog
Mode.
• Initiate a Status Report (see page 12) without
having to remove the Bottom Cover.

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When switched off, the M650H remembers its Flash
Code, intensity, and other settings.
NOTE
With the switch in the Off position,
the M650H's LED will not turn on,
and it will not respond to commands
from the IR Remote. The M650H will,
however, charge its Battery Pack
when exposed to sunlight, regardless
of the position of its switch.
on/off
switch
The switch has two positions, On ( ) and Off ( ).
1. To put the switch in the On position, slide the
switch to the right until it snaps into position.
In the On position, a “I” symbol is visible on
the switch.
2. To put the switch in the Off position, slide the switch
to the left until it snaps into position. In the Off
position, a “O” symbol is visible on the switch.
NOTE
Removing the bottom cover is
equivalent to placing the switch
in the On position.
Bottom Cover Lock
You can lock or unlock the M650H Bottom Cover by
tightening or loosening the locking screw from the tab
on the Bottom Cover. Tightening the screw renders the
Bottom Cover tamper-proof when it is installed against a
at surface using security fasteners.
NOTE
To unlock the Bottom Cover, loosen
the screw; it does not need to be
fully removed.

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Operation
Choosing an Installation Location
NOTE
Full solar exposure is critical to the
M650H’s long-term performance.
Ensure that the installation location
has year-round, unrestricted sun
exposure throughout the day.
Choose a Sunny Location
During the winter, the sun is lower on the horizon.
Because the angle of the sun changes with the
seasons, you must be aware that obstructions such
as trees, buildings, and mountains that do not shade
the M650H during the summer may shade it during
the winter. Choose your installation location very
carefully to prevent this situation, because shade
dramatically reduces the ability of the M650H to
charge its Battery Pack.
Cooler is Better
The M650H Battery Pack lasts longest if you can
minimize its exposure to high temperatures. Choose a
location that is away from hot, dark coloured surfaces,
like asphalt or black steel plate. Carmanah offers
mounting kits that can help reduce the temperature
of your Battery Packs, allowing longer replacement
intervals.
Installing the M650H
The M650H has three mounting feet with holes for
¼” (M6) fasteners (fasteners are not included, and
can be ordered as an optional kit). The three holes
are 120° apart, and have a bolt circle diameter of
5.9” (150mm). You can use these holes to mount the
M650H to a variety of surfaces.
CAUTION
Ensure the mounting surface is at
and level. The surfaces in contact
with the three mounting feet must be
at to within 0.120” (3 mm) of one
another or the M650H chassis could
twist when tightened down.
Torque the mounting fasteners to a minimum of 4 ft-lb
(5.4 N-m).
NOTE
Carmanah has various M650H
mounting kits available. Please
visit carmanah.com or contact
a Carmanah distributor or sales
representative for more information
on purchasing one of these kits.

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Conguring the M650H
Methods
You can program the M650H using:
• The On-Board User Interface (OBUI). Refer to
the following section for detailed information about
using the OBUI. Note that you must remove the
Bottom Cover to access the OBUI buttons.
• The 650 Device Manager software. Detailed
information about using the 650 Device Manager
software is located in Appendix A. Note that you
must remove the Bottom Cover to access the
USB port and use the 650 Device Manager
software.
NOTE
Typically, a Distributor uses the
650 Device Manager software to
congure your M650H. Using the
650 Device Manager software,
the Distributor can program a
conguration, set the installation
location environmental parameters,
change passcodes, update
rmware, etc.
You can perform some basic conguration using:
• The optional On/Off Switch. Detailed information
about using the On/Off Switch is located on pages
8 and 19 of this document. You do not have
to remove the Bottom Cover to use the On/Off
Switch.
• The optional Infrared Remote Programmer
(IR Remote). Detailed information about using
the IR Remote is located in Appendix B. You
do not have to remove the Bottom Cover to use
the IR Remote.
On-Board User Interface
You can use the On-Board User Interface (OBUI)
to congure many of the lantern’s parameters and
features. To use the OBUI to congure the M650H,
rst remove the Bottom Cover.
Removing the Bottom Cover
Removal of the Bottom Cover is required to congure
the M650H using the OBUI.
1. Turn the M650H upside down and place it on a
soft cloth (to avoid scratching the housing).
2. Locate and turn the locking screw counter-
clockwise to allow the locking tab to clear the
screw head (you do not have to remove the
locking screw).

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3. Secure the M650H so it won’t move, and then
rmly twist the Bottom Cover counter-clockwise
about 45 degrees until it stops.
4. Lift the cover out by pushing up on the protruding
locking tab. You now have access to the OBUI
buttons or the USB connector port (for using the
650 Device Manager software). This is also the
rst step when replacing the Battery Pack.
lift
here
Status Report
After you remove the Bottom Cover, you can use
the OBUI to query the status of various M650H
parameters (without editing them) by pressing and
briey holding one of the three buttons under the
display.
The display then reports the following parameters:
1. batt: Battery Pack health status. (pg. 21)
2. FLSH: programmed Flash code. (pg. 14)
3 Int: programmed effective intensity in
candela. (pg. 14)
4. ALC: Automatic Light Control (ALC) status -
on or off (pg. 15)
5. Date: current date (pg. 15)
6. Info: programmed rmware version (pg. 33)
7. Lat: programmed latitude setting (pg. 50)
8. Long: programmed longitude setting (pg. 50)
9. GPS: GPS receiver status (pg. 16). GPS
enabled lanterns only.
10. vBat: Actual battery voltage in millivolts.
Display looks like "ubat". (pg. 16)
When you are logged in to the M650H, you will see two
additional parameters:
11. rSet: Reset M650H conguration (pg. 16)
12. test: Manually invoke an internal BIST (Built-In
Self Test) to verify correct operation of
components and sub-systems (pg. 16)
OBUI Editable Parameters:
FLSH (Flash Code), Int (Effective Intensity)
ALC (Automatic Light Control)
Date (Calendar year, month and day)
Non-Editable Parameters:
Batt (Battery Status)
Info (Firmware version)
Lat (Programmed Latitude)
Long (Programmed Longitude)
GPS (GPS receiver status)
vbat (Battery voltage)

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After the parameters have nished scrolling, Hold Set
to Edit will appear on the display. The display will then
repeat the status report, nishing with Hold Set to
Edit. The display will then turn off.
NOTE
By pressing the up/down arrow
buttons, you can scroll through the
parameters at your own pace. The
display will turn off after 60 seconds
of button inactivity.
Editing Parameters
To edit any of the parameters, press and hold the set
button for approximately one second. After entering
the passcode (see the next section), you will be able to
edit parameters as described in the sections that follow.
NOTE
For models equipped with the
optional external switch, moving
the switch from the Off to the On
position will initiate a status report.
A status report will also result if the
switch is in the Off position, and the
Bottom Cover is removed.
Entering the Passcode
Before you can edit any of the M650H’s parameters,
you must enter a Passcode. The default Passcode is
753.
To enter the Passcode:
1. Press and hold the set button for approximately
one second. The words Pass Code briey display
on the OBUI, followed by three zeroes with the left
zero ashing. The display is prompting you to enter
the Passcode beginning with the rst digit.
2. Enter 753 on the display. Use the arrow buttons to
change the number, and press the set button briey
to advance to the next digit.
3. When 753 displays, press and hold the set button
again for approximately one second. 753 ashes
quickly to indicate that you have successfully
entered the Passcode and are now logged in to the
OBUI. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the
editable elds.
NOTE
You can change the Passcode using
the 650 Device Manager software
(Appendix A). This is recommended
to improve M650H security.
NOTE
If you do not edit any of the settings,
the OBUI exits the edit mode after
two minutes. Your Carmanah
Distributor can also congure the
M650H so that entering a Passcode
is not required. Contact your
distributor for details.

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NOTE
If you enter an incorrect Passcode,
the word “Fail” briey displays. This
indicates that:
• The Passcode was entered
incorrectly, or
• The Passcode has been changed
from the default setting (753)
using the 650 Device Manager
software.
NOTE
As a security measure, your
distributor can limit which settings
can be edited using the OBUI. If you
are unable to edit a setting using
the OBUI, contact your Carmanah
Distributor for assistance.
Editing the Flash Code
If you need to change the Flash Code (for example,
when you have to move an M650H from one buoy to
another), use the following procedure:
1. Press the set button until the words Pass Code
appear on the OBUI display.
2. Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650H.
3. After logging in, the word FLSH appears on the
display.
4. Press and hold the set button for approximately
two seconds until the Flash Code setting appears
in the display with the rst digit ashing.
5. Use the up and down arrows to change the rst
digit, and press the set button briey to advance
to the next digit. For a list of commonly-used Flash
Codes, refer to Appendix F.
6. Change each of the three digits using the same
procedure.
7. When you are nished and the new Flash Code
shows on the display, press and hold the set
button for approximately one second. The code
ashes three times quickly to indicate that the new
Flash Code has been set. The M650H will then
demonstrate the new ash code for one minute.
NOTE
If programmed in a dim location, the
M650H will continue to ash after
one minute has elapsed.
NOTE
Changing the Flash Code may
reduce the effective intensity setting,
if the new Flash Code cannot
operate in a sustainable manner at
the programmed effective intensity
in the programmed installation
environment.
If you program a Flash Code that
requires a lower Effective
Intensity setting than is currently
programmed, then after accepting
the new Flash Code, the display
indicates the new maximum
Effective Intensity, and allows it to
be edited (unless the user doesn't
have edit access to Effective
Intensity, in which case it will
program the maximum allowable
Effective Intensity).
Editing the Effective Intensity
The effective intensity of the lantern is a measure of
its apparent brightness, and has units of candela. It
takes into account the programmed Flash Code.
To change a lantern’s effective intensity:
1. Press the set button until the words Pass Code
appear on the OBUI display.
2. Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650H.
3. After logging in, press the up or down buttons
until the word Int appears on the display.

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4. Press and hold the set button until the intensity
setting starts ashing
5. Press the up or down buttons until the correct
effective intensity appears on the display.
6. Press the set button for approximately one second
to store the change.
NOTE
The range of allowable effective
intensities changes based on the
programmed installation latitude
and longitude and the Flash Code.
The M650H does not allow you to
select an intensity which consumes
more energy than is available from
the solar panel in the programmed
installation location.
NOTE
The maximum allowable effective
intensity may automatically change
as you program different Flash
Codes. The M650H automatically
calculates a new upper limit on
effective intensity based on the new
Flash Code and installation location
latitude and longitude.
Editing the Automatic Light Control (ALC)
mode
When ALC mode is set to on, the M650H monitors
the Battery Pack’s state of health and reduces the
intensity level if the M650H is not receiving sufcient
solar energy to maintain the Battery Pack.
If the M650H’s latitude and longitude are set correctly,
ALC only reduces the intensity setting for the lantern
in unusually poor solar conditions.
To toggle the ALC setting:
1. Press the set button until the words Pass Code
appear on the OBUI display.
2. Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650H.
3. After logging in, press the up or down buttons
until ALC appears on the display.
4. Press and hold the set button until the current
state of the ALC ashes (either on or off).
5. Press the up or down buttons to toggle ALC to off
or on.
6. Press the set button for approximately one
second to store the change.
NOTE
Set the ALC to off if your application
demands that the M650H meets
specic intensity requirements.
NOTE
Leaving the ALC on provides
prolonged Battery Pack life in the
event of unusually poor weather
over an extended period of time, or
excessive bird fouling of the solar
panel. When ALC intervenes, the
LED’s brightness is reduced.
Editing the Date
The M650H has an internal clock which it uses for
logging activity. The current date is written in non-
volatile memory, so if the Battery Pack is unplugged
or becomes completely discharged, but you reconnect
or replace the Battery Pack within a few hours, the
date remains correct. However, if the M650H is left
without power for more than a few hours, you may
need to reset the date.
To edit the date on the M650H:
1. Press the set button until the words Pass Code
appear on the OBUI display.
2. Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650H.
3. After logging in, press the up or down buttons
until “date” shows on the display.
4. Press and hold the set button until the current
year is ashing on the display.

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6. Press the set button for approximately one second
to store the selection status.
To set the date the M650H will enter dated
shutdown:
Conrm that the calendar is turned "on".
1. Navigate to the "Con" menu.
2. Press and hold the set button until the display
ashes.
3. While the month displays, press the up or down
button to enter the month when dated shutdown
will begin.
4. Press the set button briey. The day starts to ash
on the OBUI display.
5. While the day displays, press the up or down
button to enter the specic day of the month when
dated shutdown will begin.
6. Press the set button for approximately one second
to store the new shutdown date.
To set the date the M650H will reactivate:
Conrm that the calendar is turned "on".
1. Navigate to the "CoFF" menu.
2. Press and hold the set button until the display
ashes.
3. While the month displays, press the up or down
button to enter the month when dated shutdown
will end.
4. Press the set button briey. The day starts to ash
on the OBUI display.
5. While the day displays, press the up or down
button to enter the specic day of the month when
dated shutdown will end.
6. Press the set button for approximately one second
to store the new reactivation date.
5. While the year displays, press the up or down
button to change it.
6. Press the set button briey. The month starts to
ash on the OBUI display.
7. While the month displays, press the up or down
button to change it.
8. Press the set button briey. The day starts to ash
on the OBUI display.
9. While the day displays, press the up or down
button to change it.
10. Press the set button for approximately one second
to store the new date.
Setting the Calendar Function
The Calendar Function allows you to specify a dated
shutdown and reactivation date if desired.
NOTE
GPS-enabled lanterns will be
synched to Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC). For units without
GPS, check the LED Display for
the current date and time and if
required, update the date setting
prior to programming the calendar
function.
To toggle the calendar setting on or off:
1. Press the set button until the words Pass Code
appear on the OBUI display.
2. Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650H.
3. After logging in, press the up or down buttons
until “CAL” shows on the display.
4. Press and hold the set button until the display
ashes "on" or "off".
5. While the status displays, press the up or down
button to change it.

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GPS (Optional)
The M650H lantern equipped with optional GPS
attempts to receive satellite signal lock every 10
minutes during the night and every 45 minutes during
the day. The GPS status indicates the current state of
the GPS receiver:
GOOD: GPS Satellite signal found and locked on.
PAUS: GPS function paused to conserve energy.
This occurs unders these conditions:
• Flash Code 000 (Off)
• Flash Code 001 (Steady On - no ashing)
• Ship Mode
• 24-Hours Shutdown
• Low Battery Disconnect
• Rotary switch turned off (Switched Models)
Srch: Searching for GPS satellite signal
nLoc: No lock on GPS satellite signal. Search
resumes every 10 minute.
nonE: Non GPS-equipped M650H
vBat
vBat (which looks like "uBat" on the OBUI display)
displays the actual battery voltage in millivolts. For
example, if the battery is 4.225 volts, the display
would show "4225". Fully charged is ~4.3volts. Fully
discharged is ~3.8 volts.
Resetting to Initial Settings
Resetting to Initial Settings returns the M650H’s
conguration to the most recent settings.
1. Press the set button until the words Pass Code
appear on the OBUI display.
2. Enter the Passcode to log in to the M650H.
3. After logging in, press the up or down buttons
until the word RSET appears on the display.
4. Press and hold the set button until the word no
ashes.
5. Press the up or down buttons until the display
changes to yes (to restore the Distributor-
programmed defaults) or no (to leave the settings
as they are).
Self-Test Function
The M650H lantern's BIST (Built-In Self Test) is an
advanced troubleshooting function. Please contact
either your distributor or Carmanah Customer Service
for guidance on using and interpreting the results of
the self-test function.

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Installing the Bottom Cover
CAUTION
The double o-ring seal can make
the bottom cover difcult to install.
Take your time, and ensure the
cover goes in straight, and is
properly seated before you start
turning it. Press down rmly on the
cover as you turn it to avoid cross-
threading it.
After you have completed conguring the M650H
using the OBUI, you must install the Bottom Cover:
1. Make sure that the two o-rings in the Bottom
Cover are in place, are clean, and in good
condition. Ensure that the inside surfaces of the
M650H that the o-rings will contact are also clean.
2. If the Bottom Cover was difcult to remove, apply
a very thin coating of silicone o-ring lubricant
to the two o-rings on the Bottom Cover before
installing it.
3. To install the Bottom Cover, align it so that the
protruding locking tab is aligned with the small
angled wall in the lantern chassis.
4. Push down rmly and evenly until the Bottom
Cover is seated in the chassis.
5. While ensuring that the Bottom Cover stays fully
seated, turn the Bottom Cover clockwise, while
pressing down slightly, until the locking tab lines
up with the locking screw.
6. (Optional) Tighten the locking screw to lock the
cover in the installed position.

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650 Device Manager Software
Before deploying and installing the M650H, you can
connect it to a computer (using a USB cable) and use
the 650 Device Manager software to:
• Congure the lantern's parameters
• View detailed information about the lantern
• Change Day to Night and Night to Day transition
settings
• Change the passcode
Distributors also have access to a suite of advanced
features.
For instruction on how to use the 650 Device Manager
Software, see Appendix A.
On/Off Switch
You can place the M650H in one of three modes
using the On/Off switch:
Off Mode
In Off Mode, the M650H’s main LED will not
illuminate at night. During the day the M650H will
continue to charge its Battery Pack through the solar
panel. In GPS enabled lanterns, the GPS receiver will
enter the "Pause" state to conserve power.
To place the M650H in Off Mode, move the On/Off
switch to the Off position. The word "OFF" ashes
three times on the display. While in Off Mode, the
M650H continues to charge its battery pack when
exposed to light, but it will not respond to any infrared
programming instructions.
Off ( )
NOTE
If your M650H is not equipped with
the optional On/Off switch, you can
set it to Off Mode by setting the
Flash Code to 000 (page 14)
using the OBUI or IR Remote. When
set to Off Mode in this manner, the
M650H still responds to infrared
commands.
Standard On Mode
In Standard On Mode, the M650H’s main LED
illuminates at dusk (using its programmed Flash
Code and effective intensity), remains on all night, and
turns off at dawn. The M650H continues to cycle in
this dusk-to-dawn mode as long as the switch remains
in the On position. When switched to Standard On
Mode, the display will scroll through a Status Report.

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While in Standard On Mode, the M650H continues to
charge its batteries when exposed to light.
To place the M650H in Standard On Mode, switch
the On/Off switch to the On position. In GPS enabled
lanterns, the GPS receiver will exit the "Pause" state
and attempt to nd and lock onto a GPS satellite
timing signal.
On ( )
• If you change the M650H to Standard On Mode
during the night, the main LED illuminates at
the programmed Flash Code and intensity, and
remains on until dawn.
• If you change the M650H to Standard On Mode
during the day, the M650H’s main LED illuminates
for 60 seconds at the programmed Flash Code and
intensity (to conrm that Standard On Mode was
accepted), turns off, and then illuminates at dusk.
Fog Mode
With the use of the 650 Device Manager software,
you can congure the M650H to operate in Fog
Mode when the On/Off switch is in the On position.
While in Fog Mode, whenever the On/Off switch is
moved from the Off to the On position the M650H’s
main LED immediately illuminates (at its programmed
Flash Code and intensity), regardless of ambient light
conditions. The M650H remains illuminated for the
rest of that day and night, turns off at dawn the next
day, and then operates in Standard On Mode.
The difference between Fog Mode and Standard
On Mode is that when the switch is put into the On
position with the lantern congured to operate in Fog
Mode, the M650H turns on and remains on for the
rest of that day.
Infrared Remote Programmer
(Optional)
The (optional) Infrared Remote
Programmer (IR Remote) allows
you to perform certain basic
programming functions without
having to remove the M650H
from its installed location. The
IR Remote allows you to quickly
access the following functions
without removing the bottom
cover:
• Check the Battery Pack status
• Change the Flash Code
• Put the M650H into Ship Mode
• Remove the M650H from Ship Mode
• Enter Off mode
For instructions on how to use the IR Remote, see
Appendix B.
NOTE
If you set the M650H to Off mode
(Flash Code 000) using the OBUI,
the M650H still responds to infrared
commands.
Infrared commands are ignored if:
1. 650 Device Manager is
connected.
2. The battery is dead or missing.
3. The M650H switch is in the Off
position.
NOTE
The IR remote requires one CR2025
battery.
NOTE
Previous versions of the Carmanah
IR Remote will work with the M650H.