FEC HP0656 User manual

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Remote Lighting Controller
FEC Type: HP0656/7/8
User Manual –Specification - Diagnostics
RLC Version 2 Issue: 5 17th March 2016
Note that this manual relates to
Hardware V2.4 and Software V2.05 onwards

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Table of Contents
1Compliance Statements ......................................................................................................6
2Overview .............................................................................................................................7
2.1 Key Features ................................................................................................................7
2.2 Part Numbers................................................................................................................7
3Architecture of Remote Lighting Controller..........................................................................8
4Principles of Operation........................................................................................................9
4.1 Keypad and LCD Display - Overview............................................................................9
4.2 The Main Screen.........................................................................................................10
4.2.1 Entering Menu Mode............................................................................................10
4.3 General.......................................................................................................................11
4.4 Channels.....................................................................................................................11
4.5 VHF Operation............................................................................................................11
4.6 Keypad Operation.......................................................................................................12
4.7 Keypad Cancel............................................................................................................12
4.8 GSM/SMS Operation..................................................................................................12
5Normal Operation..............................................................................................................13
5.1 Activation by VHF .......................................................................................................13
5.2 Activation by Keypad ..................................................................................................14
5.3 Activation by Auxiliary Input........................................................................................15
5.3.1 Display of Error Conditions...................................................................................15
5.3.2 Keypad Cancel by Operator.................................................................................16
5.3.3 Keypad Cancel of Auxiliary Input by Operator......................................................16
5.4 Activation by GSM/SMS..............................................................................................17
5.4.1 SMS Commands and Response (User) ...............................................................17
5.4.2 SMS Commands and Response (User) ...............................................................17
5.4.3 User Example.......................................................................................................18
5.5 SMS Commands (All Users).......................................................................................19
5.6 SMS Commands (Operator, FEC and OEM)..............................................................20
5.7 SMS Commands (FEC and OEM Only)......................................................................21
5.8 System Response –To User –No Meteorological Pack fitted....................................22
5.9 System Response –To User –Meteorological Pack fitted –No Altitude Set .............23
5.10 System Response –To User –Meteorological Pack fitted –Altitude Set................24
5.11 Help SMS(s)............................................................................................................25
5.12 System Response –To Others................................................................................25
6System Setup and Configuration.......................................................................................26
6.1 System Access Menu .................................................................................................26
6.2 Setup Control Menu....................................................................................................27
6.3 Radios Menu...............................................................................................................28
6.3.1 Setup VHF Receiver - Basic.................................................................................29
6.3.2 Setup VHF Receiver –Advanced.........................................................................30
6.3.3 Setup VHF Receiver - Advanced..........................................................................31

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6.3.4 VHF Technical –OEM Only .................................................................................33
6.4 Setup GSM/SMS Unit.................................................................................................34
6.4.1 Set GSM Numbers...............................................................................................35
6.5 UHF Transceiver.........................................................................................................36
6.5.1 HeliLight Modes....................................................................................................36
6.5.2 Default HeliLight Modes .......................................................................................37
6.5.3 HEMS-Star Modes ...............................................................................................37
6.5.4 Remote Switching Controller (RSC).....................................................................37
6.5.5 Commanding the HeliLights/HEMS-Stars Wirelessly...........................................38
6.5.6 RLC –Using Channels.........................................................................................39
6.5.7 SMS –Direct Control............................................................................................39
6.5.8 Setting up the UHF Transceiver...........................................................................40
6.5.9 Testing the RLC –HeliLight/HEMS-Star Link –Test Menu 1...............................41
6.5.10 Testing the RLC –HeliLight/HEMS-Star Link –Test Menu 2...............................42
6.6 Input/Output (BMS) Setup Menu.................................................................................43
6.6.1 Auxiliary Input Setup and Testing.........................................................................44
6.6.2 Output Setup and Testing.....................................................................................45
6.6.3 Testing the Relays and Circuits............................................................................45
6.6.4 Timers ..................................................................................................................46
6.6.5 Relays –Setting which relays respond to inputs..................................................47
6.7 Setup Unit Menu.........................................................................................................48
6.7.1 Set Real Time Clocks...........................................................................................49
6.7.2 Calibrating the System Real Time Clock.............................................................50
6.7.3 Meteo Setup - Units..............................................................................................51
6.7.4 Setup Unit.............................................................................................................54
6.7.5 System Utilities.....................................................................................................58
7Installation.........................................................................................................................60
7.1 Locating the Controller................................................................................................60
7.2 Things you will need ...................................................................................................60
7.3 Preparing for Installation.............................................................................................60
7.4 Installing the Base Unit...............................................................................................61
7.5 Installing the GSM aerial.............................................................................................61
7.6 Electrical Installation...................................................................................................62
7.7 Circuit Connectors and Cable Entry (V4 enclosure)....................................................62
7.8 Relays.........................................................................................................................62
7.9 Mains wiring................................................................................................................63
7.10 Basic Wiring Diagram (No secondary current sense)..............................................64
7.11 Basic Circuit Testing................................................................................................65
7.11.1 12V DC PSU ........................................................................................................65
7.11.2 Manually checking the mains switched circuit......................................................65
7.11.3 Secondary Current Circuit Sensing ......................................................................65
7.12 Inserting the SIM .....................................................................................................66

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7.13 Final Assembly ........................................................................................................66
8Summary Specification......................................................................................................67
9UHF Radio Modem Specification ......................................................................................68
10 Power Supply Unit Specification........................................................................................69
11 Spare Parts .......................................................................................................................69
11.1 Relays......................................................................................................................69
11.2 Other........................................................................................................................69
12 Factory Default Settings....................................................................................................70
13 Diagnostics and Fault Finding ...........................................................................................71
14 Appendix 1 –Software Updater.........................................................................................72
15 Appendix 2 - Secondary Current Sense Option.................................................................74
16 Appendix 3 –Aux Input and BMS Output..........................................................................75
16.1 Example Switch –Twilight switch............................................................................76
17 Appendix 4 –Aerials and Cables ......................................................................................77
17.1 Mains Cables, Switches and Fuses.........................................................................77
17.2 GSM Aerial..............................................................................................................77
17.3 VHF Aerial...............................................................................................................77
17.4 UHF Aerial...............................................................................................................80
18 Appendix 5 –Mounting and Connection of MetPak...........................................................81
18.1 Mounting arrangements...........................................................................................81
18.2 Signal Cable............................................................................................................81
18.3 Signal Cable –RLC 2 - Enclosure Version 4...........................................................82
18.4 Commissioning the MetPak.....................................................................................83
18.5 MetPak Connections................................................................................................84
18.6 The MetPak Connector............................................................................................84
18.7 Connecting the MetPak ...........................................................................................85
19 Appendix 6 –Mounting Template......................................................................................86

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Document Revision Sheet
Version
- Issue
Date
Changes
2 - 1
26th May 2015
New Document for RLC V2 Production model
2 - 2
22nd July 2015
Independent channel time-out and sub 1 minute period
Real Time Clock calibration
2 - 3
24th December 2015
Corrected GSM menu options
Auxilliary Stop command replaces ‘VHF Disable’ (section 5.6.1)
OEM VHF and UHF test routines added
2 - 4
24th February 2016
Statement of Compliance added
UHF transceiver specification added
Photographs updated to show V2
2 - 5
17th March 2016
UHF Table updated
Optional Meteorological Pack
(Pole Mounted)

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1 Compliance Statements
USA
FCC Compliance WARNING
Changes or modifications to the transmitter not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority to operate this RF device.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
ensured specification that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Europe
This device carries the CE marking showing it has been tested and shown to be in compliance
with:
R&TTE Type Testing EN 300 220-1v2.4.1 & EN 300 220-2v2.4.1
EMC Type Testing EN 301 489-1v1.9.2 & EN 301 489-3v1.6.1

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2 Overview
FEC’s Remote Lighting Controller (RLC) is an all new, fully digital design that combines ease
of installation and use with sophisticated yet simple and secure configuration via the IP65
rated keypad and LCD display or via SMS. This manual relates to the RLC Version 2.
2.1 Key Features
Traditional VHF Pilot Controlled Lighting (PLC) configuration
Simple 25kHz/8.33kHz frequency setting through front panel –no fiddly switches
Defined number of presses to activate Channels 1, 2 or 3
Programmable timeout for VHF, keypad and GSM activation
Each channel has fully independent time-out (10 seconds to 60 minutes)
VHF operation can be remotely enabled/disabled for extra security
FCC/EU approved, Integrated tri-band GSM Telemetry Engine for SMS control
Secure PIN code protected SMS commands to monitor and control your installation
Secure SMS status reporting –check out your installation before taking off
Remotely activate Channels 1, 2 or 3 and have the status sent straight back to your mobile
3 Status relay contact outputs for BMS interface
Auxiliary input for switching or BMS control of VHF receiver
Three 20 Amp heavy duty relays in the box –Enables linked peripheral shutdown
Local and remote test and diagnostics integrated into the unit
Very low power consumption –Approx. 3W (idle) and less than 30W max. (including internal
winter heater)
Operates from 110-240V AC 50-60Hz or 12V DC (ideal for solar and batteries)
Weather station interface for meteorological information from your helipad
Options
Wireless Battery ‘HeliLight’ control (not in USA)
2.2 Part Numbers
Standard Equipment
Combined VHF and SMS Unit
VHF Only Unit
SMS Only Unit
HP0656
HP0657
HP0658
Optional Extras
Remote/Mimic Panel
Meteorological Station
Secondary Circuit Current
Measurement
HP0655
HP0659
HPTBC
FEC and Interleader Ltd have a policy of continuous product improvement and reserve
the right to change specifications of products. See website for latest details.

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3 Architecture of Remote Lighting Controller
Effective operator or pilot control of Helipad Lighting is critical to the safe operation of an
installation and traditional Radio Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL) solutions using the VHF radio
is a tried and trusted method.
Now there is a new way to control your lighting and peripheral circuits using FEC’s new RLC
which integrates both traditional VHF PCL and adds SMS control and monitoring with the
option of automatic weather reporting (wind speed/direction, temperature, dew point and
pressure) right from your helipad.
FEC’s RLC sits at the heart of a monitoring and control capability bringing together for the first
time remote lighting control, helipad weather and system reporting.
The architecture can be used simply to control lights or, with additional meterological sensors,
to provide richer monitoring and reporting both by helipad operators and other agencies.
All of these features are under the full and secure control of the owner/operator and are the
basic building blocks on which future FEC developments will be built.
RLC Version adds direct BMS input and 3 outputs.
NB –Battery/Wireless (868MHz UHF) UK/EU/ROW - (915MHz UHF) USA

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4 Principles of Operation
4.1 Keypad and LCD Display - Overview
The FEC RLC is fully configurable via the front panel keypad and screen.
All setup, test and monitoring of the controller is carried out via the front panel keypad and
LCD display (many commands also possible remotely via SMS –see later section). There are
no controls inside the case.
The menus are arranged in an hierarchical structure with a consistent presentation format and
key operation. Extensive use is made of the 4 ‘Function Keys’ above the main 16 key keypad
and, in conjunction with changing legends on the screen, intuitively guide the user through the
various steps. The key features of the interface are shown left.
In the example to the left:
The 1st line indicates VHF Radio on 122.800MHz.
The 2nd line indicates GSM Radio on.
The 3rd line confirms the function of each key.
The 4th line represents the Function Keys.
Note that in some menus the boxes in the 4th line also give the current status of that function.
For example, in the Test Output (O/P) test mode, the relays can be set and unset individually.
As they change state the squares change from open to solid to indicate the active state.
Note that in some menus more information is provided and hence the exact layout above not
followed. The approach is the same and where there are differences instructions provided.
F4, usually marked ‘Exit’, returns to the previous level in the menu and in many screens
accepts the conditions set in that menu. If Marked ‘Quit’ then that screen is discarded before
return.
Repeatedly pressing F4 will bring you back to the main menu.
LCD Screen Common Layout
Line 1 indicates the menu level
Line 2 provides instruction
Line 3 Indicates the ‘Function Keys’ function
Line 4 identifies the keys and their status
Function Keys 1-4 (left to Right)
Data Entry Keypad

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4.2 The Main Screen
The top menu is not really a menu at all but rather the main status display page with two main
options: 1) select the menu or 2) directly activate a Channel.
By default the screen remains lit all of the time. To save power (particularly useful in battery
powered installations) the LCD screen back-light can be set to ‘Auto’ in which case it goes out
30 seconds after the last key was pressed or the screen was refreshed. To re-activate the
backlight, simply momentarily touch any key and the screen will light up for another 30
seconds. During an Active Period (when the controller has been commanded to turn on the
lights) the screen is regularly updated with a down-count to the end of the Active Period and so
the screen remains on. See section on system setup.
The screen provides all of the essential information to show the status of the system.
The screen on the left is showing the following:
Line 1: The VHF receiver is ON –shown by both the filled box and the word ‘On’ and the
operating frequency is shown –in this example a US UNICOM frequency.
Line 2: The GSM receiver is ON - shown by both the filled box and the word ‘On’.
Line 3: Is the legend and functional description of the function keys
Line 4: Indicates the status of the channels. In this example, none are active (open boxes) and
the Menu is available via the Function Key 4 below it.
In the screen on the right a Pilot has activated the system via VHF Channel 1 (Relay 1) is
active and the system menu is unavailable until the predefined time-out period. The timeout
period is shown, down counting every second.
4.2.1 Entering Menu Mode
To enter the Menu mode, simply press the function key (F4).
You will be taken immediately to the PIN challenge screen (above) to enter your security PIN.
Note that the representation above is used consistently throughout the manual. The FEC RLC
adopts a set of simple but key principles in its mode of operation. These principles, which
guide how the system works, are outlined below.
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