Carmanah G Series User manual

G Series
TRAFFIC BEACON USER MANUAL
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For the SC315-G, R820-G, R829-G, and R247-G 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 G Series .....................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Ambient Brightness Sensor ........................................................................................................................9
2.3 Radio Communication ................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Label Explanation .................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 SC315-G: Pedestrian Crosswalk with RRFB Light Bars ......................................................................... 11
2.6 R820-G: Pedestrian Crosswalk with Circular Beacons ........................................................................... 13
2.7 R829-G: School Zone Flashing Beacon .................................................................................................. 14
2.8 R247-G: 24-Hour Flashing Beacon ......................................................................................................... 15
2.9 RRFB Light Bars: Overview..................................................................................................................... 16
2.10 Circular Beacons: Overview .................................................................................................................... 17
2.11 LED Enhanced Signs: Overview ............................................................................................................. 18
2.12 Third-Party Devices: Overview ................................................................................................................ 18
3.0 Solar Panel and Cabinet Installation ............................................................................................................. 20
3.1 Tools and Materials Required.................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 Pole Preparation ...................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Solar Panel Installation ............................................................................................................................ 20
3.4 Cabinet Installation .................................................................................................................................. 27
3.5 Overview of Cabinet Terminals ............................................................................................................... 28
3.6 Installation of Cabinet Terminals ............................................................................................................. 32
4.0 Fixture and Push Button Installation............................................................................................................. 35
4.1 RRFB Light Bar Installation ..................................................................................................................... 35
4.2 Circular Beacon Installation ..................................................................................................................... 40
4.3 LED Enhanced Sign Installation .............................................................................................................. 41
4.4 Push Button Installation .......................................................................................................................... 42
4.5 Turning the System On............................................................................................................................ 45
5.0 Installation of Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................. 46
5.1 Calendar Upload / Override Switch Kit Installation.................................................................................. 46
5.2 RTC Time Switch Installation................................................................................................................... 47

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5.3 Information Display Company Time Switch Installation .......................................................................... 48
5.4 Applied Information or FCU Modem Kit Installation ................................................................................ 49
5.5 3PD Time Switch Supplementary Information......................................................................................... 51
5.6 AC Relay Kit Installation .......................................................................................................................... 53
5.7 DC Relay Kit Installation .......................................................................................................................... 54
5.8 Polara XAV Controller Kit Installation ...................................................................................................... 55
5.9 Campbell Guardian Audible Push Button Kit Installation ........................................................................ 56
5.10 MS Sedco SmartWalk™ Pedestrian Sensor Installation......................................................................... 57
5.11 Dual EMS................................................................................................................................................. 58
6.0 Energy Management System Programming and Testing............................................................................ 59
6.1 EMS On-Board User Interface Operation................................................................................................ 59
6.2 SC315-G Programming ........................................................................................................................... 72
6.3 R820-G Programming.............................................................................................................................. 72
6.4 R829-G Programming.............................................................................................................................. 72
6.5 R247-G Programming.............................................................................................................................. 72
7.0 Commissioning Checklist............................................................................................................................... 73
8.0 Maintenance and Product Care...................................................................................................................... 74
8.1 Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................................... 74
8.2 Battery Replacement ............................................................................................................................... 75
8.3 EMS Replacement................................................................................................................................... 76
8.4 EMS Recycling ........................................................................................................................................ 77
9.0 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 78
9.1 BIST Error Codes .................................................................................................................................... 79
10.0 Customer Service and Warranty .................................................................................................................. 81
10.1 Additional Products.................................................................................................................................. 81
10.2 Glossary................................................................................................................................................... 82

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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 G 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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1.4 System Components
G Series Cabinet
Three Battery Sizes
(35Ah, 55Ah, and
100Ah)
Banding and U-Bolt
Mounting Options
RRFB Light Bars, Circular
Beacons, LED Signs
Activation Equipment
(push buttons, time
switches, sensors, etc.)
Three sizes of solar panel
(20W, 50W, 80W)
Side and top mounting for
solar panels
EMS
Time switch (Optional)
Top of Pole
Mount
50W or 80W
Side of
Pole Mount
20W, 50W
or 80W
Onboard User Interface (OBUI)

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 Introduction
2.1 About the G Series
The Carmanah G Series products consist of the following models:
Models
Applications
LED type(s)
Radio Communication
SC315-G
Pedestrian crosswalks
RRFB or LED Enhanced Signs
Standard
R820-G
Pedestrian crosswalks
Circular beacons or LED Enhanced Signs
Standard
R829-G
School zones, calendar-based
Circular beacons or LED Enhanced Signs
Optional
R247-G
Continuous 24-7 operation
Circular beacons or LED Enhanced Signs
N/A
The G Series models are available in solar and AC versions, and all share a common cabinet. Solar models are
available with panel wattages of 20, 50, or 80W, and 12V batteries of 35, 55, or 100Ah capacity. The G Series
can also accommodate third-party devices. While all G 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.
G-Series Cabinet Dimensions

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2.2 Ambient Brightness Sensor
Each EMS in a G Series is equipped with an ambient brightness sensor on its circuit board. Through a
combination of a light pipe attached to the circuit board and a window on the top of the cabinet, the G Series can
detect ambient light levels outside the cabinet. The G Series uses that data to determine whether it is day or
night, and the amount of AAA (Ambient Auto Adjust) to apply (if enabled). Keep the ambient brightness sensor
clean and clear of debris to ensure accurate light measurements.
Dual EMS G Series systems have a second antenna and ambient brightness sensor window
2.3 Radio Communication
Radio communication between products is standard in R820-G and SC315-G systems and is an option in R829-G
systems. In addition to the G Series, Carmanah also manufactures smaller, self-contained E and F Series
products in which the solar panel, batteries, EMS, and third-party devices reside together in a “solar engine”
enclosure. Wireless communication works seamlessly between products regardless of whether they are E, F, or
G Series. R820 and SC315 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 G Series products use a low-profile antenna that does not require any special orientation or adjustment and
is immune to vandalism.
Dual EMS Only
Ambient Brightness Sensor Window
Antenna

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2.4 Label Explanation
The G Series identification labels appear in two formats—one for solar-powered and one for AC-powered. The
information appearing on the labels is described below:
G Series Model
Human-readable
Serial Number
Machine-readable Serial
Number barcode
Manufacture
Date (YYDDD)
LED Driver Output Maximums
AC Input
Power Range
AC Breaker
Rating
Flash Pattern
LED Driver Current Setting (mA)
Battery Voltage
(Solar)
Solar Panel and
Battery Fuse Rating