Carmanah EG320 User manual

USER MANUAL • MANUAL DEL USUARIO • MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR
Model • Modelo • Modèle
EG320/EG340
EG320/EG340 USER MANUAL

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WARNiNGS ANd PREcAUtioNS
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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.
Warranty Disclaimer
This manual will familiarize you with the features and
operation standards of Carmanah's EG320/EG340
lights. Failure to comply with the use, storage, mainte-
nance, installation or placement instructions detailed
in this manual could void the applicable user warranty.
Standards
Perform all installation, wiring and maintenance in
conformance with local building and electrical codes.
Adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC)
is mandatory. Non-adherence to code may void the
warranty.
Safety and Usage Precautions
WARNING
Batteries are shipped fully-charged.
Use extreme caution when handling
the batteries as they are capable
of generating hazardous short-
circuit currents. Remove all jewelry
(bracelets, metal-strap watches,
etc.) before attempting to handle the
batteries.
Solar modules produce DC elec-
tricity when exposed to light and
can, therefore, produce an electri-
cal shock or burn. To render solar
modules inoperative, remove
them from sunlight, or fully cover
their front surface with an opaque
material.
Before lifting any heavy or bulky
equipment, ensure that the load is
secured so that moving parts do
not shift and it can be lifted as far
as needed without back strain or
loss of grip. Installation may require
more than one person.
Until the system is ready for startup,
keep the battery fuse out of the fuse
holder. Ensure the equipment is
not powered during installation and
wiring of the system.
Re-check all completed wiring for
proper polarity prior to energizing
the system.
On Start-Up, follow the proce-
dures described in the “Testing the
system” section of this document.

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Table of Contents
Warnings and Precautions ......................................2
Warranty Disclaimer...............................................2
Standards ..............................................................2
Safety and Usage Precautions ..............................2
Introduction...............................................................4
Features and Functionality ....................................4
Installation.................................................................5
EG320/EG340 Programmer......................................6
Setting brightness and Programming ....................7
Installing the current-setting resistor......................7
Programming using the EG320/EG340
Programmer...........................................................7
Testing the system ...................................................8
EMS Indicator Lights ...............................................9
Maintenance & Product Care.................................10
Fuse Replacement...............................................10
Battery Replacement ...........................................10
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 11
Specications .........................................................13
Warranty ..................................................................14
NOTE
Changes or modications to
Carmanah equipment not expressly
approved by Carmanah could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

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Introduction
EG320/EG340 solar LED lighting products are ideal
for street, parking lot and general site lighting.
Features and Functionality
The following components make up these products:
• EG320/EG340 Solar Engine, consisting of:
•Energy Management System (EMS)
•Chassis assembly
•Solar panel(s)
•Solar panel rails (2)
•Batteries
• LED xture(s)
• EG320/EG340 programmer
The solar panel(s) and EMS work together to charge
the batteries during the day. At night, the EMS
controls the ow of power from the batteries to the
LED xture(s).

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Installation
For details on the assembly and installation of EG320/
EG340 products, please see the appropriate Installation
Guide.
A summary of the assembly and installation process is
given below:
• EG320/EG340 solar engine is assembled and installed
onto the pole using a crane and bucket truck
• The xture wires are routed and the xture installed
• The unit is programmed and tested
Accessory installation kits are available and recommended
to facilitate system installation. The kits consists of lifting
straps, shackles, and a solar panel connector disassembly
tool. The part numbers are:
• EG320 20-degree install kit - Carmanah part # 65937
• EG320 45-degree install kit - Carmanah part # 70148
• EG340 20-degree install kit - Carmanah part # 65938
• EG340 45-degree install kit - Carmanah part # 70149

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EG 300 PRoGRAMMER
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EG320/EG340 Programmer
The programmer is used to program the EMS with
the correct operating prole for your application. The
programmer is also used to test the EG320/EG340
system to conrm correct operation. The programmer
is powered by two AA batteries (not included), and
communicates with the EG320/EG340 EMS using
two-way infrared signals.
The programmer has two buttons: Send and Test. The
Send button is used to upload the operating prole
(parameters) to the EG320/EG340 EMS, while the
Test button is used to test that the EG320/EG340
system is operating correctly.
The 12 knobs and switches on the programmer
come pre-congured with the correct settings for your
application. If the knobs or switches get moved acci-
dentally, return them to the positions indicated by the
faceplate label.
NOTE
The EG320/EG340 uses two-way
communication between the
programmer and EMS. Therefore
each EG320/EG340 EMS must
be programmed one at a time.
Problems arise when more than
one EMS is in range during
programming.
The programmer has indicator lights and a beeper
to convey status to the user. The following table
summarizes the meanings of the lights and the
beeper:
Feedback Status
Three short beeps & green OK
light ~5s after pressing/holding
Send button
Programming successful
One long beep & red Error
light ~5s after pressing/holding
Send button
Programming not successful
One short beep after pressing/
holding Test button
Test command transmitted
One long beep & red Error light
immediately after pressing Test
or Send button
Replace 2 X AA batteries in
programmer

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Setting Brightness and
Programming
As part of the installation process, the EG320/EG340
is congured with a xture current, which sets the
base xture brightness, and an operating prole,
which controls xture on/off times and, for some
proles, xture dimming.
The current setting for every EG320/EG340 system
is carefully chosen to work together with the operat-
ing prole without consuming more than the available
solar energy in the installation location.
The EG320/EG340 is congured in two steps: 1)
installing the xture current-setting resistor, and 2)
programming the EMS using the EG320/EG340
Programmer.
Installing the current-setting resistor
The amount of current going to the LED xture(s) is
determined by the current setting resistor, which is
installed in a sealed holder in the EG320/EG340 EMS
wiring harness. When no resistor is installed, the
xture current reverts to the lowest possible setting.
The current-setting resistor should be inserted into
the holder during the installation of the EG320/EG340
system (see EG320/EG340 Installation Guide for
details). If this step was forgotten during installation,
the current-setting resistor can be installed by pulling
the resistor holder out through the access hole under
the EMS, removing the cap, inserting the resistor, and
replacing the cap.
The current-setting resistor can be inserted into the
holder in any orientation. Make sure it is seated rmly
in the electrical contacts.
Programming using the EG320/EG340
Programmer
The EG320/EG340 Programmer is used to upload
(program) the operating prole into the EG320/EG340
EMS. This should be done during installation of the
system (see EG320/EG340 Installation Guide for
details).
Follow these steps to program the EMS:
• Make sure the knobs and switches are positioned
as indicated by the label on the EG320/EG340
programmer.
• Point the programmer at the infrared transmitter/
receiver on the EG320/EG340 EMS.
• Press and hold the Send button on the
programmer.
• Continue to hold down the Send button until the
programmer beeps.
• If the Programmer beeps three times and the green
OK light on the programmer lights, programming
was successful.
• If the Programmer emits one long beep and the red
Error light on the programmer lights, programming
was not successful.
If programming was not successful, try getting
closer to the EG320/EG340 EMS and make sure
you accurately aim the programmer at the infrared
transmitter/receiver on the EMS while pressing and
holding the Send button. Programming can be done
from the ground, but may not work during the middle
of the day, when the strong infrared radiation from
the sun interferes with communications between the
Programmer and EMS.

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Testing the system
The EG320/EG340 Programmer can be used to test
the EG320/EG340 system. To test the system:
• Point the programmer at the IR transmitter/receiver
on the EG320/EG340 EMS.
• Press and hold the Test button on the programmer
until it beeps once.
• The LED xture should turn on briey to indicate
that the system is operating properly.
The test command may not be received by the
EG320/EG340 EMS on bright, sunny days. Try
getting closer to the EMS, or try testing later in the
day when the sunlight won’t interfere as much with
communications. See the Troubleshooting section if
the xture still will not turn on.
EMS Indicator Lights
The EG320/EG340 EMS has three indicator lights
which are visible from the ground at night. On bright
days, the lights may be difcult to see from the
ground, and a pair of binoculars can be used to see
the lights (do not look at the sun directly when operat-
ing binoculars).
The following table summarizes the behaviour of the
three EMS indicator lights:
Light symbol Status Function
On (green) Not charging
(night detected)
Flashing (green) Charging (day
detected)
Off No battery
connected
On (red) Load low/high
voltage discon-
nect (Load LVD/
HVD)
Flashing (red) Load over-current
Off Load OK
DIM On (red) Dimming due to
battery low/high
voltage discon-
nect (Battery
LVD/HVD)
Off Time-controlled
dimming
All 3 lights Pulsing (all lights) Programming

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Maintenance & Product Care
The EG320/EG340 solar engines are designed to
operate reliably for years with virtually no need for
maintenance. Carmanah recommends routine inspec-
tions of the solar panels to ensure that they are unob-
structed by anything that may prevent effective solar
charging, including:
• dirt and dust
• snow
• leaves
• debris
• bird droppings
• shade that may have developed after installation
due to adjacent plant growth.
The frequency of the inspections depends on location
and local weather patterns. A yearly visual inspection
of the EG320/EG340 solar engine is typically suf-
cient. The EG320/EG340 is designed to be mainte-
nance free, however maximum system performance
will be achieved when the LED xture lenses and
solar panels are clean.
Fuse Replacement
A wiring fault during installation or maintenance
can sometimes cause the battery fuse to blow. The
EG320/EG340 is shipped with one extra battery fuse
in a small bag tie-wrapped to the battery fuse holder.
To replace the fuse:
1. Make sure you’re not wearing any metal jewelry,
or holding any tools or other conductive objects.
2. Check all wiring for any faults that may have
caused the fuse to blow.
3. Carefully reach into the enclosure to the right of
the EMS, above the Carmanah symbol, and pull
out the fuse holder.
4. Pull the fuse holder apart and check the fuse.
5. Replace a blown fuse with the spare fuse
supplied.
If additional fuses are required, use the following
replacement fuses or equivalent:
EG320 - Littelfuse part # 0314015.
EG340 - Littelfuse part # 0314030.
Battery Replacement
When the EG320/340 system’s batteries require
replacement, it is recommended that the EG-series
Maintenance Kit be used (Carmanah part # 75278).
This kit provides maintenance brackets which allow
the solar panels to be tilted out of the way to allow
easy access to the batteries.
Battery replacement procedure should
not be carried out in windy conditions.
In all cases, the area at the base of
the pole must be roped off to prevent
people from being injured or killed by
falling pieces.
Energy Management System
(EMS) Recycling
Production of the EMS required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The EMS may contain
substances that could be harmful to the environ-
ment or human health if improperly handled at the
product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such
substances into the environment and to reduce the
use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle
the EMS in an appropriate way that will ensure most
of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
Check your local municipality for electronics recyclers.
WARNING

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Circumstances Possible Cause
(solution)
Fixture won’t turn on… …after test button pressed Sunlight interfering with communications (try again later
in the day)
Too far away (get closer)
Programmer battery dead (replace batteries)
Programmer not aimed at EMS receiver (aim carefully)
Blown battery fuse (check wiring, replace battery fuse)
Fixture wiring problem (check xture wiring for short/
open circuit)
Fixture won’t turn on… …at night time EMS programmed incorrectly (check programmer knob/
switch settings, reprogram EMS)
Blown battery fuse (check wiring, replace battery fuse)
Solar panel shaded, causing drained batteries & low-
voltage disconnect (prune trees, move pole)
Solar panel wiring problem caused drained batteries &
low-voltage disconnect (check SOLAR PANEL wiring)
Fixture wiring problem (check xture wiring for short/
open circuit)
Fixture turns off… … in the middle of the night EMS programmed to run for specic time after dusk.
This may be correct operation. Please check with your
Carmanah distributor.
Solar panel shaded, causing drained batteries & low-
voltage disconnect (prune trees, move pole)
Fixture turns on… … during the day EMS not programmed, or programmed incorrectly
(check programmer knob/switch settings, reprogram
EMS)
Solar panel wiring open circuit causing system to think it
is night. Check Solar panel wires & connectors.
Fixture dim… … during the night EMS programmed to run for specic time after dusk.
This may be correct operation. Please check with your
Carmanah distributor
Solar panel shaded, causing drained batteries & low
voltage disconnect (prune trees, move pole)
Green light on (night mode)... … during the day Solar panel wires not connected properly (check Solar
panel wires & connectors)
Green light ashing (night mode)... … during the night Short between battery & Solar panel wiring (check all
wiring)

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Symptom Circumstances Possible Cause
(solution)
Green light off... … at all times Blown battery fuse (check xture & battery wiring,
replace battery fuse)
Battery wiring problem (check battery wiring)
Dead batteries due to incorrect EMS programming,
solar panel shading, or battery wear-out (check
programmer knob/switch settings, reprogram EMS)
Red light on…
… during the night EMS senses that xture voltage too high or low (check
xture wiring)
Red light ashing…
… during the night EMS senses that xture current is too high (check
xture wiring)
Red light on…
… during the night Battery low-voltage condition due to incorrect EMS
programming, solar panel shading, or battery wear-out
(check programmer knob/switch settings, reprogram
EMS)
All 3 lights (1 green, 2 reds) pulsing… …during programming This is normal behaviour.
Can’t program with programmer… …during the day Sunlight interfering with communications (get closer to
EMS, aim carefully at EMS, try again later in the day)
Can’t program with programmer… …at night Programmer batteries dead (replace AA batteries)
Programmer not aimed at EMS IR transmitter/receiver
(aim carefully)
Blown battery fuse (check wiring, replace battery fuse)

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Warranty
This product is covered by the Carmanah warranty.
Visit www.carmanah.com for additional information.
If contacting Carmanah’s customer service depart-
ment, please have the serial number of your system
available (located on EMS) or sales order number, a
brief description of the problem, as well as all details
of the installation.
To contact Carmanah’s Customer Service
Department:
Mail: Carmanah Technologies Corporation
250 Bay Street
Victoria, BC Canada V9A 3K5
Phone: [phone]
877.722.8877 (Toll Free in U.S. and Canada)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: carmanah.com

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