Sealite SL-125 Series Supplement

Version 4.6
SL-125 Series & SL-125 Complete
5-9NM+ LED Marine Lantern
Installation & Service Manual

SL-125 Series
5-9NM+ LED Marine Lantern
SL-125 Complete
5-9NM+ Complete Marine Lantern Assembly
Models shown with optional
2nd solar module
SL-125/C-Type 2
SL-125/C Type 1
LED lens and Sealite’s
360 Omnidirectional
LED Reector
(US Pat. No. 6,667,582.
AU Pat. No. 778,918)
Bird deterrent spike
Automatic night
activation
Large industry standard
200mm OD base
pattern
Lens and base moulded
from UV-stabilised
LEXAN® polycarbonate
(IP68 rating)
Adjustable solar
module(s) angled
to maximise solar
collection
LED lens and Sealite’s
360 Omnidirectional
LED Reector
(US Pat. No. 6,667,582.
AU Pat. No. 778,918)
Lens moulded from
UV-stabilised LEXAN®
polycarbonate
(IP68 rating)
Large user-replaceable
55Ah battery in 7-stage
powder-coated
aluminium housing
Large industry standard
200mm OD base pattern
Bird deterrent spike

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................... Page 4
Operating Principle ........................................................................................ Page 4
Technology...................................................................................................... Page 4
SL-125 & SL-125-C Models ............................................................................ Page 5
SL-125 Series......................................................................................... Page 6
 SL-125CompleteAvailableCongurations............................................ Page 8
SL-125 Type 1 Complete........................................................................ Page 9
SL-125 Type 2 Complete........................................................................Page 10
Optional Congurations.................................................................................Page 12
Installation.......................................................................................................Page 13
Selecting an Intensity/Power Setting............................................................Page 14
Selecting a Flash Code..................................................................................Page 14
IR Controller Functions.................................................................................Page 15
TestMode/Congure...........................................................................Page16
Normal Operation..................................................................................Page 16
Read .....................................................................................................Page 16
Flash Code............................................................................................Page 17
FlashCodeNumbers............................................................................Page17
Intensity..................................................................................................Page 17
BatteryStatus.......................................................................................Page 17
Lux........................................................................................................Page 18
Error / Acknowledge Indication .............................................................Page 19
CongurationSettings...........................................................................Page 19
Hibernation Mode (Advanced Users).....................................................Page 20
Storage Mode (Advanced Users)..........................................................Page 23
RF Synchronisation (Comm-Sync) Option ... .............................................Page 24
GPS Synchronisation Option......................... ..............................................Page 25
Lantern Status................................................................................................Page 27
Flash Codes.....................................................................................................Page 28
Maintenance and Servicing ........................................................................... Page 34
Trouble Shooting ............................................................................................ Page 35
Sealite Lantern Warranty ............................................................................... Page 36
Version No. Description Date Author Approved
3.1 UpdateManual May 2010 A.Dixon
3.2 Logo Update August2010 K. Paton
4.0 Update:QualityLogo May 2011 J. Dore
4.1 Update: Spec Tables May 2012 J. Dore
4.2 GPSinfoupdate July2012 J. Dore
4.3 Spectableupdate February2015 J. Dore
4.4 Update: Contact details February2016 J. Dore
4.5 Add IR commands
Update Flash Code Table Add note on HWS April 2017 A.Dixon M.Nicholson
4.6 Update: IR Remote & Flash Codes June2017 A.Dixon M.Nicholson

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SL-125 Series 5-9NM+ LED Marine Lantern
Thesolarmoduleofthelanternconvertssunlighttoanelectricalcurrentthatisusedtochargethebattery(SL-
125-C models only). The battery provides power to operate the lantern at night.
Theasherunithasverylowcurrentrequirements.AmicroprocessordrivesanarrayofultrabrightLED’s
throughaDC/DCconverter,whichenablestheLED’stooperatewithinthemanufacturer’sspecications.The
batteryisprotectedfromover-chargingwithinthecircuittoensuremaximumbatterylife.
Ondarkness,themicroprocessorwillinitiateaprogramcheckandafterapproximately1minutebeginashing
to the set code
Introduction
Congratulations! By choosing to purchase a Sealite lantern you have become the owner of
one of the most advanced LED marine lanterns in the world.
SealitePtyLtdhasbeenmanufacturinglanternsforover25years,andparticularcarehasbeentakento
ensureyourlanterngivesyearsofservice.
Asacommitmenttoproducingthehighestqualityproductsforourcustomers,Sealitehasbeenindependently
certiedascomplyingwiththerequirementsofISO9001:2008qualitymanagementsystem.
SealitelanternscomplywithrequirementsoftheUSCoastGuardin33CFRpart66forPrivateAidsTo
Navigation.
Bytakingafewmomentstobrowsethroughthisbooklet,youwillbecomefamiliarwiththeversatilityofyour
lantern,andbeabletomaximiseitsoperatingfunction.
Operating Principle
Technology
Sealite is the world’s fastest growing manufacturer of marine aids to navigation. We
employ leading mechanical, optical, hardware & software engineers to create innovative
products to service the needs of our customers worldwide, and offer the widest range of
solar-powered LED lanterns in the marketplace.
Electronics
Sealiteemploysleadingin-houseelectronicengineersinthedesignanddevelopmentofsoftwareandrelated
circuitry.AllindividualelectroniccomponentsaresourceddirectlybySealiteprocurementstaffensuringthat
onlythehighestqualitycomponentsareusedinourproducts.
LED Technology
AllmarinelanternsusethelatestadvancementsinLED(LightEmittingDiode)technologyasalightsource.
ThemajoradvantageofLED’sovertraditionallightsourcesiswellestablishedinthattheytypicallyhavean
operationallifeinexcessof100,000hours,resultinginsubstantialsavingstomaintenanceandservicing
costs.
Precision Construction
Commitmenttoinvestinginthedesignandconstructionofinjection-mouldedpartsincludingopticlenses,light
basesandarangeofothercomponentsensuresthatallSealiteproductsareofaconsistent&superiorquality.
Optical Performance
SealitemanufacturesarangeofmarineLEDlensesmouldedfrommulti-cavitydies.Complexshapessuchas
theSL70,BargeSafe™and16-segmentmulti-focuslensesareatestamenttothecompany’ssuperior
in-houselensmanufacturingcapabilitiesandoutstandingopticalperformance.
Award-winning, Patented Technology
SeveralUnitedStatesandAustralianpatentregistrationsareheldonSealite’srangeofinnovativedesigns,
withotherregionalpatentspendinginCanada,UnitedKingdomandEurope.

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SL-125 Series 5-9NM+ LED Marine Lantern
SL-125 & SL-125-C Models
The SL-125 5-9NM+ light xture is the most advanced LED marine lantern on the market.
Utilising the latest software and micro circuitry developments, the lantern boasts a huge
number of features including ash-memory and the most efcient power conversion available.
This maintenance-free model is also available with up to 4 tiers of 36 LEDs to increase the light
intensity for a range of different light colours (see Specications table below). Each LED tier
utilises the Sealite omnidirectional LED Reector (US Pat. No. 6,667,582. AU Pat. No. 778, 918)
to increase the intensity and uniformity of the horizontal output. In particular, the SL-125 4-tier
model utilises a unique heat-dissipating domed lens to achieve maximum LED intensity output
over a wider range of environmental conditions.
The SL-125-C Complete Lantern Assembly provides a complete solution for visual navigation
requirements incorporating solar modules and battery to power the light.
Remote monitoring and control capabilities are also available for the SL-125, allowing the
performance of the units to be monitored from remote sites. System status includes battery
condition, ash characters, operational conguration, and lantern/buoy position.
The SL-125 may also be tted with Comm-Sync. The Sealite Comm-Sync range of lanterns
utilises an internal RF module that operates on a 2.4Ghz frequency and has an operational
range of up to 1.4km between 2 lights. Should more than two lights be required to be
synchronised the range may be extended for longer distances as the lanterns transmit data to
the adjacent lantern, causing it to fall in to synchronisation. The only limitation is no lantern
should be more than 1.4km from the next lantern in series.
Table 1.1. SL-125 LED Marine Lantern Series (12v)
Model Description
Peak
Intensity
Flashing
(cd) Colour No. LEDs
Power
Amp/hour Voltage
SL-125-1.R
SL-125-1.G
SL-125-1.W
SL-125-1.Y
1-tier LED Lantern
163
200
180
145
Red
Green
White
Yellow
36
36
36
36
0.42
0.32
0.32
0.42
12v
12v
12v
12v
SL-125-2.R
SL-125-2.G
SL-125-2.W
SL-125-2.Y
2-tier LED Lantern
280
328
319
257
Red
Green
White
Yellow
72
72
72
72
0.84
0.64
0.64
0.84
12v
12v
12v
12v
SL-125-3.R
SL-125-3.G
SL-125-3.W
SL-125-3.Y
3-tier LED Lantern
427
518
496
399
Red
Green
White
Yellow
108
108
108
108
1.28
0.96
0.96
1.28
12v
12v
12v
12v
SL-125-4.R
SL-125-4.G
SL-125-4.W
SL-125-4.Y
4-tier LED Lantern
798
1010
940
760
Red
Green
White
Yellow
144
144
144
144
1.70
1.28
1.28
1.70
12v
12v
12v
12v
Subjecttochangeorvariationwithoutnotice

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SL-125 Series
•Specications subject to change or variation without notice *Subject to standard terms and conditions †Intensity setting subject to solar availability
SPECIFICATIONS•* SL-125 Series
Light Characteristics
Light Source SL-125-1: 36 ultra-high intensity LEDs
SL-125-2: 72 ultra-high intensity LEDs
SL-125-3: 108 ultra-high intensity LEDs
SL-125-4: 144 ultra-high intensity LEDs
Available Colours Red, Green,White,Yellow, Blue
Typical Maximum Intensity (cd)† Refer to Typical Maximum Intensity Tables for SL-125
lanterns
Visible Range (NM) AT @ 0.74: 5–9+
AT @ 0.85: 6.3–12.5+
Horizontal Output (degrees) 360
Vertical Divergence (degrees) 9 (SL-125-1, SL-125-2 & SL-125-3)
7 (SL-125-4)
Reector Type Omnidirectional 360° LED Reector
(US Pat. No. 6,667,582.AU Pat. No. 778,918)
Available Flash Characteristics Up to 256 IALA recommended (user adjustable)
Intensity Adjustments Adjustable in 25% increments
LED Life Expectancy (hours) >100,000
Electrical Characteristics
Current Draw (mA) Refer to Sealite Power Calculator
Circuit Protection Integrated
Nominal Voltage (V) 12
Temperature Range -40 to 80°C
Physical Characteristics
Body Material LEXAN® Polycarbonate – UV-stabilised
Lens Material LEXAN® Polycarbonate – UV-stabilised
Lens Diameter (mm/inches) 150 / 57/8
Lens Design External optics with interior ute design
Mounting 3 & 4 hole 200mm bolt pattern
Height (mm/inches) SL-125-1: 205 / 81/8
SL-125-2: 240 / 91/2
SL-125-3: 240 / 91/2
SL-125-4: 240 / 91/2
Width (mm/inches) 231 / 91/8
Mass (kg/lbs) From 1.1 / 23/8
Product Life Expectancy Up to 12 years
Certications
CE EN61000-6-3:2001. EN61000-6-1:2001. EN55022.
EN61000-4-2:1995. EN61000-4-3:2002
USCG specication HSCG23-05-R-E43013, including
Change 1.
IALA Signal colours compliant to IALA E-200-1
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2008
Waterproof IP68
Intellectual Property
Patents US Pat. No. 6,667,582.AU Pat. No. 778,918
Trademarks SEALITE® is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd
Warranty * 3 years
Options Available • GPS Synchronisation
• Hard-wire Synchronisation
• AIS Remote Monitoring
• GSM Monitoring & Control System
• Additional cable
• 10 degree lens (SL-125-1)

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SL-125 Series 5-9NM+ LED Marine Lantern
Figure 1.1.
SL-125-1
Figure 1.3.
SL-125-4
Figure 1.2.
SL-125-2 & SL-125-3
Figure 1.4.
Base (all models)

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SL-125 Series 5-9NM+ LED Marine Lantern
TheSL-125modelsoutlinedinTable1.1areavailableinarangeofcompletelanternassemblies.
1x(xedinstallations)or2x(buoyinstallations)20wattsolarmodulesmaybettedtothelanternas
standardtoprovideacompletesolutionforvisualnavigationrequirements.
Thelanternmayalsobeequippedwithupto2x40wattsolarmodulestopowerlonger-rangerequire-
mentsorancillaryequipment.
Table 1.2. SL-125-C Type 1 Complete Lantern Assemblies
Model Description
SL-125-1/C-1 SL-1251-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Single20wSolarModule.
SL-125-1/C-2 SL-1251-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Dual20wSolarModule.
SL-125-2/C-1 SL-1252-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Single20wSolarModule.
SL-125-2/C-2 SL-1252-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Dual20wSolarModule.
Table 1.3. SL-125-C Type 2 Complete Lantern Assemblies
Model Description
SL-125-1/C-1.T2 SL-1251-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Single40wSolarModule.
SL-125-1/C-2.T2 SL-1251-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Dual40wSolarModule.
SL-125-2/C-1.T2 SL-1252-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Single40wSolarModule.
SL-125-2/C-2.T2 SL-1252-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Dual40wSolarModule.
SL-125-3/C-1.T2 SL-1253-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Single40wSolarModule.
SL-125-3/C-2.T2 SL-1253-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Dual40wSolarModule.
SL-125-4/C-1.T2 SL-1254-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Single40wSolarModule.
SL-125-4/C-2.T2 SL-1254-Tier.CompleteLanternAssembly.Dual40wSolarModule.
SL-125 Complete Available Congurations

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SL-125 Series 5-9NM+ LED Marine Lantern
SL-125 Type 1 Complete
•Specications subject to change or variation without notice *Subject to standard terms and conditions †Intensity setting subject to solar availability
•Specications subject to change or variation without notice
*Subject to standard terms and conditions
†Intensity setting subject to solar availability
SPECIFICATIONS•*SL-125-C Type 1
Light Characteristics
Light Source SL-125-1 or SL-125-2
Available Colours Red, Green,White,Yellow, Blue
Typical Maximum Intensity (cd)† Refer to Typical Maximum Intensity Table for SL-125-1 or SL-125-2
Visible Range (NM) AT @ 0.74: 5–7+
AT @ 0.85: 6.3–9.3+
Horizontal Output (degrees) 360
Vertical Divergence (degrees) 9
Reector Type Omnidirectional 360° LED Reector
(US Pat. No. 6,667,582.AU Pat. No. 778,918)
Available Flash Characteristics Up to 256 IALA recommended (user adjustable)
Intensity Adjustments Adjustable in 25% increments
LED Life Expectancy (hours) >100,000
Electrical Characteristics
Current Draw (mA) Refer to Sealite Power Calculator
Circuit Protection Reverse polarity
Nominal Voltage (V) 12
Autonomy (days) >20 (14 hour darkness, 12.5% duty cycle)
Temperature Range -40 to 80°C
Solar Characteristics
Solar Module Type Multicrystalline
Output (watts) 20 (SL-125-1-CT1-1 and SL-125-2-CT1-1 congurations)
40 (SL-125-1-CT1-2 and SL-125-2-CT1-2 congurations)
Charging Regulation Microprocessor controlled
Power Supply
Battery Type Gel SLA
Battery Capacity (Ah) 26
Nominal Voltage (V) 12
Physical Characteristics
Body Material 7-stage powder-coated aluminium
Lens Material LEXAN® Polycarbonate – UV-stabilised
Lens Diameter (mm/inches) 150 / 57/8
Lens Design External optics with interior ute design
Mounting 200mm bolt pattern
Height (mm/inches) From 665 / 261/4
Width (mm/inches) 656 / 253/4
Mass (kg/lbs) From 18 / 395/8
Product Life Expectancy Up to 12 years
Certications
CE EN61000-6-3:2001. EN61000-6-1:2001. EN55022. EN61000-4-2:1995.
EN61000-4-3:2002
USCG specication HSCG23-05-R-E43013, including Change 1.
IALA Signal colours compliant to IALA E-200-1
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2008
Waterproof IP68 light head. IP66 battery compartment
Intellectual Property
Patents US Pat. No. 6,667,582.AU Pat. No. 778,918
Trademarks SEALITE® is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd
Warranty * 3 years
Options Available • Single or dual solar module(s)
• GPS Synchronisation
• Hard-wire Synchronisation
• GSM Monitoring & Control System
• 10 degree lens (SL-125-1)
• 40 watt panels

SL-125 Type 2 Complete
•Specications subject to change or variation without notice
*Subject to standard terms and conditions
†Intensity setting subject to solar availability
SPECIFICATIONS•*SL-125-C Type 2
Light Characteristics
Light Source SL-125-1 or SL-125-2
Available Colours Red, Green,White,Yellow, Blue
Typical Maximum Intensity (cd)† Refer to Typical Maximum Intensity Table for SL-125-1 or SL-125-2
Visible Range (NM) AT @ 0.74: 5–7+
AT @ 0.85: 6.3–9.3+
Horizontal Output (degrees) 360
Vertical Divergence (degrees) 9
Reector Type Omnidirectional 360° LED Reector
(US Pat. No. 6,667,582.AU Pat. No. 778,918)
Available Flash Characteristics Up to 256 IALA recommended (user adjustable)
Intensity Adjustments Adjustable in 25% increments
LED Life Expectancy (hours) >100,000
Electrical Characteristics
Current Draw (mA) Refer to Sealite Power Calculator
Circuit Protection Reverse polarity
Nominal Voltage (V) 12
Autonomy (days) >20 (14 hour darkness, 12.5% duty cycle)
Temperature Range -40 to 80°C
Solar Characteristics
Solar Module Type Multicrystalline
Output (watts) 40 (SL-125-1-CT2-1, SL-125-2-CT2-1, SL-125-3-CT2-1 and SL-125-4-CT2-1)
80 (SL-125-1-CT2-2, SL-125-2-CT2-2, SL-125-3-CT2-2 and SL-125-4-CT2-2)
Charging Regulation Microprocessor controlled
Power Supply
Battery Type Gel SLA
Battery Capacity (Ah) 55
Nominal Voltage (V) 12
Physical Characteristics
Body Material 7-stage powder-coated aluminium
Lens Material LEXAN® Polycarbonate – UV-stabilised
Lens Diameter (mm/inches) 150 / 57/8
Lens Design External optics with interior ute design
Mounting 200mm bolt pattern
Height (mm/inches) From 570 / 221/2
Width (mm/inches) 665 / 261/4
Mass (kg/lbs) From 45 / 991/4
Product Life Expectancy Up to 12 years
Certications
CE EN61000-6-3:2001. EN61000-6-1:2001. EN55022. EN61000-4-2:1995.
EN61000-4-3:2002
USCG specication HSCG23-05-R-E43013, including Change 1.
IALA Signal colours compliant to IALA E-200-1
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2008
Waterproof IP68 light head. IP66 battery compartment
Intellectual Property
Patents US Pat. No. 6,667,582.AU Pat. No. 778,918
Trademarks SEALITE® is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd
Warranty * 3 years
Options Available • SL-155 Series Lantern
• Single or dual solar module(s)
• 100Ah battery
• 60watt solar module (single or dual conguration)
• GPS Synchronisation
• Hard-wire Synchronisation
• AIS Remote Monitoring
• GSM Monitoring & Control System
• Extended base post
• 10 degree lens (SL-125-1)

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SL-125 Series 5-9NM+ LED Marine Lantern
Figure 2.1.
SL-125-1/C-1
Figure 2.2.
SL-125-1/C-1.T2

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SL-125 Series 5-9NM+ LED Marine Lantern
Optional Congurations
RF Synchronisation (SL-125-CS)
TheSL-125maybettedwithoptionalcommsyncRFmoduleforshortrangeashsynchronisation-
idealformarinaentrancesandaquacultureapplications.
GPS Synchronisation (SL-125-GPS)
Forashsynchronisationoflanternsinstalledoverlongerranges,aGPSmodulemaybetted.
Whenlanternsashinsynchronisationtheycanbeclearlydistinguishedfromothernavaidsand
confusingbackgroundlighting-idealforriversandchannelmarking.
GSM Monitoring & Control (SL-125-GSM) and AIS Integration (SL-125-AIS)
TheSL-125lanternseriesmayalsobettedwithGSMremotemonitoringandcontrolcapabilities-
enablinguserstoaccessreal-timediagnosticsdataandchangelanternsettingsviacell-phone.
AISintegrationenablesremotemonitoringoftheSL-125lanternaswellascrucialMessage21
information to be broadcast to mariners within the region.
Radio Control (SL-125-RC)
RadiocontrolmaybettedtoSL-125seriesproductsenablinguserstoremotelymodifythesetupof
their lantern via handheld radio controller (SL-RC-2.4).
Forexample,theoperatorcanremotelychangebetweendifferentcolouredLEDbanks(tochangethe
colourofthelight),turntheirlightsONandOFF,orchangetheashsetting.Perfectforremotetrafc
control and to designate an area of activity.
Hard-Wire Sync (HWS)
ThelanternsmayalsobettedwithHardWireSync,(HWS).TheHWSwillallowanumberofLanternsto
becontrolledviaacabletosynchroniseFlashCodes.TheLanternswillstillactivateindividuallybetween
day and night.
PleasecontactSealiteforfurtherinformationandinstructions.

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Settings of SL-125 & SL-125-C Models
Beforeinstallingthelight,intensityandashsettingsmustbeset.
1. Removethebolt/locksecuringthebatteryboxlid,andopenunit(SL-125-CONLY).
2. RemovethebungfromthebaseoftheSL-125light.
3. ThepowerandrangesettingsofthelanternareadjustedbysettingtheDIPswitchesinsidethe
lantern.Yourlanternisnormallysettomaximumrange(see‘SelectingIntensity/PowerSetting’
sectionofthismanual).
4. Setrotaryswitchestotherequiredashcode(see‘SelectingaFlashCode’sectionofthis
manual).
5. Replacebung.
6. Asealedventonthebaseallowsairtransferwithoutmoistureintake,andshouldnotbedisturbed.
Note: Lantern is activated by connecting positive and negative battery wires (and solar module
wires for SL-125-C).
Activation and Installation of SL-125
1. BatteryConnection:Connect“BatteryPositive(+)”wiretopositiveterminalofbattery,and“Battery
Negative (-)” wire to negative terminal of battery.
 MainsConnection:Connectpositiveandnegativewiresto12voltpowersupply(ONLY).
2. Totestplacedarkcover(towelorjacket)ontopoflighttoactivatesensor,lightwillcomeonwithin
oneminute.
3. Ensurethattheunitisboltedtoaneven,atsurface.
Activation and Installation of SL-125-C
1. Insidethebatteryboxisaninternalbatterycontainer.Toaccessthebattery,removethefour
screws and lid of this internal container.
2. Connectthe“BatteryNegative(-)”wiretothenegativeterminalofthebattery,andthe“Battery
Positive (+)” wire to the positive terminal of the battery.
3. Connectthe“BatteryPositive(+)”and“BatteryNegative(-)”wiresfromtheSolarRegulatortothe
battery.
4. Replacetheinternalbatterycontainerlidandscrewsmakingsurenowiresareprotruding.
5. Closethebatteryboxlidandsecurewithbolt/lock.Lightisnowactivated.
6. Totestplacedarkcover(towelorjacket)ontopoflighttoactivatesensor,lightwillcomeonwithin
oneminute.
7. Ensurethattheunitisboltedtoaneven,atsurface.
Care must be taken to observe the polarity of each wire before they are connected.
Note: Refer to ‘Lantern Status’ section of this manual to check the status of the light after
activated. Indicated by red and yellow status LED’s viewed at the base of the lens.
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Intensity/powersettingsonSealitelanternsoperateviaDIPswitches,locatedneartherotaryswitcheson
theasherunit.Theintensity/powersettingsmaybeusedtoreducethepowerconsumptionandintensity
ofthelantern.Settingthelanternto25%intensitywillreducethepowerconsumptionto25%ofthenormal
100%settingandtherangeby20%-40%dependingonthemaximumintensity.RefertoSealitepower
calculatortoconrmreducedrange.Thissettingmaybeusedtoadjustthecurrentdrawofthelightto
localsunlightconditions.
The following diagrams indicate intensity/power settings:-
Alllanternshave2rotaryswitchesmarkedAandBontheasherunit.Turningthesmallarrowstothe
appropriatenumberorletterwillsetthecode.Theunitwillrespondwithin30secondstoactivateanew
ashcode.Acomprehensivelistofavailableashcodesislistedoninthe‘FlashCodes’sectionofthis
manual.
Example:
100%
1 2
ON
75%
1 2
ON
50%
1 2
ON
25%
1 2
ON
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
0
1
2
3
A
B
SWITCH FLASH CODE ON OFF
A B
A 0 FL 3 S 0.3 2.7
Selecting an Intensity/Power Setting
Selecting a Flash Code - Rotary Switches A & B

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Sealite IR Controller / Universal Remote Compatibility
Optional IR Remote Control
TheIRremoteisusedtocommunicatewithSealitelightingproductsthathavean
IRsensortted.Theremotecontrolisusedforthefollowingfunctions:
•FlashCode:readthecurrentashcode,congureanewashcode.
•LampIntensity:readthecurrentlampintensity,congureanewintensitylevel.
•AmbientLightThresholds:readthecurrentlightthresholds,congurenew 
ambient light thresholds.
• Perform a battery health check.
OnreceivingavalidkeysignalfromtheIRRemote,thelightwillashonce.The
usershouldwaituntilthelightrespondstoeachkeypressbeforepressinganother
key.Ifthereisnoresponsetothekeypressafter3seconds,ithasnotbeen
detected by the light and the key can be pressed again.
Ifaninvalidkeyisdetected,thelightwillashquickly5times.Inthiscase,the
command will have to be restarted.
IfyouloseyourSealiteIRController,thefollowingUniversalRemoteControllerhasbeentestedfor
compatibility: RCA Type RCR312WR programmed for Phillips TV Type Code 10054
Sealite Key Universal
Remote Key
T
Power
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
0 0
RChannel+
LMute
FC Volume+
IVolume-
BChannel-
T/CT/C
Read Lux
Flash Code Intensity Battery Status
Test / Congure
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2

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IR Controller Functions
Test Mode / Congure
PressingtheT/Cbuttonforupto5secondsplacesthelightinTestMode.Thelightwillashoncein
responsetotheT/Cbuttonbeingpressedandthenturnoff.
T/CT/C
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
Normal Operation
Thelightwillreturntonormaloperationonceithasnotdetectedavalidkeypressfor30seconds.The
lightwillashoncetoindicateitisreturningtonormaloperation.
Read
PressingtheReadfollowedbyoneofthecongurationkeysshallcausethelighttoashthe
conguredvalue.
Example Key Sequences:
Thelightashesthe‘IRRemote’numberbelongingtothecurrentlysetFlash
Code.RefertotheFlashCodetablestomatchthe‘IRRemote’ashnumber
to the Flash Code.
Thelightashesthecurrentintensitysetting:1ashfor25%,2for50%,3for
75% and 4 for 100%.
Thelightashesthecurrentbatterystatus.
ThelightashesthesunsetlevelinLux,followedbya2secondgap,followed
bythesunriselevel.Levelsareintherangeof1to9.
T/CT/C
R
L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R
L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R
L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC
I
B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I
B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC
I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R
L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R
L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2

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T/CT/C
R L
FC
I
B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC
I
B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1
2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I
B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R
L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I
B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
Flash Code
Thiskeysetstheashcodeonthelight.
Example Key sequence:
Thissetstheashcodetovalue123.Thelightrespondsbyashingtheashcodevalue.
Flash Code Numbers
Thelampashesnumbersasfollows:Hundreds,Tens,Ones.Avalueof125willbeashedas:1ash,
followedbyadelay,2ashes,followedbyadelay,5ashes.
Theashfornumber0isonelongash.
ForexampleifthecurrentFlashCodeissetto51viatheABswitches,thelampwillashnumber081.
Foraashcodesetto01,thelampwillash001.
T/CT/C
R L
FC
I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC
I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
T/CT/C
R L
FC I B
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1 2
Intensity
Thisfunctionsetsthelightintensity.Validintensityvaluesare1for25%,2for50%,3for75%and
4 for 100%.
Example Key sequence:
This sets the light intensity to 25%.
Battery Status
Thisfunctionreadsthebatterystatus.TheresponsefromthelightisHighVoltage:4ashes,
GoodVoltage:3ashes,LowVoltage2ashes,CutoffVoltageorbelow:1ash.
Example Key sequence:

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Lux
This key sets the ambient light threshold levels.
The format is
Where‘x’isthedesiredsettingfromthetablebelow.
Thereare5programmableluxlevelswhicharesettogetherforthesunsetandsunrisetransitions.
Example key sequence:
AssumethecurrentLuxsettingsareatthefactorypresetvaluesof2.
Thissetstheambientlightleveltobelowerthanthedefault100lux.Thelightwillturnonwhenits
surroundingsaredarker.
Level Sunset
(Dusk)
Sunrise
(Dawn)
1 64 100
2* 100 150
3 150 240
4 240 370
5 370 600
* Default / Factory Preset
B IR T/CT/C
I 1B T/CT/C
I 2B T/CT/C
I 3B T/CT/C
LT/CT/C
1
Operational Mode
Sets the Lanterns Operation mode:
•DusktoDawn,
•AlwaysOn,
• Standby
DusktoDawnMode:atDuskthelightsensorswillturnonthelightandthensynchronisetoevery
otherlightwiththesameselectedashcode.
AlwaysOn:thelightsensorisdisabledandthelightisturnedonandthensynchronisedtoeveryother
lightwiththesameselectedashcode.
StandbyMode:manuallyforcesthelanterntoturnoff,disablestheGPSbutwithaccesstodaylightit
will still charge the battery pack.
Read Operation Mode
Set Operation Mode to Always on
Set Operation Mode to Standby Mode
SetOperationModetoDusktodawn
T/CT/C
L
Imy
dmy d
LIm
dm d
T/CT/C
MD MD
LT/CT/C
X

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Error / Acknowledge Indication
Ifthekeysequenceisinvalid,oranoutofboundsvalueisattemptedtobeset,thelightashes5
times for 1 second. (The command then needs to be sent from the start.)
Example key sequence:(Settheintensitylevelto5–undened.)
Thelightashes5timesfor1second.
Whenakeysequencehasbeenenteredsuccessfullythelightwillrespondacknowledgementwitha
long1secondash.
Conguration Settings
Theintensityandashcodescanbechangedusingtheswitchesonthelampcircuitboardorwiththe
IRRemoteControl.Thelampintensityandashcodesettingsaresettothelastdetectedchange,
carriedoutwiththeIRRemoteControlorbychangingtheswitchpositions.
Example #1:Iftheintensityissetat100%withtheintensityswitches,andisthensetto50%using
theIRRemoteControl,theintensitysettingwillchangeto50%.Iftheintensityisthensetto75%using
theswitches,thenewintensityvaluewillbe75%.
InordertochangeintensitysettingsusingtheIRRemoterControl,thelampmustbepowered.
The lamp can detect a change in switch settings if they are changed while the light is powered down.
Example #2: Theashcodeissetaccordingtotheswitchsettings:A=5,B=1.Theoperatorchanges
theashcodeto65(A=4,B=1)usingtheIRRemoteControl.Thenewashcodeisnowconguredto
A=4,B=1.ThelampispowereddownandtheoperatorchangestheashcodeswitchestoA=3,B=1
andpowersonthelight.ThenewashcodeisnowA=3,B=1.Iftheashcodeisreadfromthelight
usingtheIRRemoteControl,thelampwillash49whichisthecorrespondingnumberforswitches
A=3,B=1.
UsetheIRRemoteControltoreadthecurrentlampintensitysettingandashcode.
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SL-125 Series 5-9NM+ LED Marine Lantern
Hibernation Mode (Advanced users)
Forsituationswherethelanternisputintostorageforaknownperiod,theIRRemotecontrolcanbe
usedtocongurethelanternintoHibernationModeforauserprogrammabledaterange.
HibernationModemaximisesconservationofthebatterypowerbydisablingthelight(willnotactivate
atnight)andshuttingofftheGPSreceivertorelyontheinternalclockfordatechecking.TheIR
sensorisstillmonitoredinhibernationmode.Powerconsumptionisonlybetteredbyphysically
disconnectingthebatterysupply.
HibernationModeisdenedbyastartdateandenddatethatareprogrammedintothelanternviathe
IR Remote Control.
Using the IR Remote Control
ThelanternmustbeinTestModepriortopressinganyofthefollowingkeysequences.However,
thelanternwillreturntoNormalOperationifithasnotdetectedavalidkeypressforaperiodof15
seconds.WhenthelanternexitsfromTestModeitwilleitherenterDusktoDawnmode,Hibernation
mode,orStorageMode,ifenabled.
Store Hibernation Mode Date Range
ThefollowingdetailsthekeypresssequencethatdenesthestartandenddatesofHibernation
Mode:
where ddmmisthenumericalrepresentationofthemonth(01=January,08=August)ofthestartdate,
and DDMMisthenumericalrepresentationoftheenddate.
e.g9thofDecemberisrepresentedbythenumbersequence0912.
Thelanternwillrespondbyashinganacknowledgelongash.
Thisoperationonlystoresthestart&enddatesintothelantern’smemoryandHibernationModestill
mustbeenabledtocommenceitsoperation.
Enable Hibernation Mode
Pressingthefollowingkeysequencewillenable(turnon)HibernationMode:
andthelanternwillrespondwithasingleash.
TheLanternwilltakeanewGPSreading,determinethecalendarmonth,andthenenterHibernation
ModeanddependingonthecurrentcalendarmonthsettingwilleitherHibernateorenterDusk-to-
Dawn mode.
Bydefault,Hibernationmodeisdisabled.Noteyoucanonlyusethiscommandonceavalid
hibernation start & end date has been stored in the lantern.
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