Sealite SL-75 Supplement

SL-75
3-5NM+ Solar Marine Lantern
V1-7
INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL

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Version No. Description Date Author Approved
1-0 Launch Jan 2017 C.Bernardo M.Nicholson
1-1 Spec Update Feb 2017 B.Gielen M.Nicholson
1-2 Sim Card Install. April 2017 A.Dixon M.Nicholson
1-3 Spec Update May 2017 C.Bernardo M.Nicholson
1-4 Operational Mode June 2017 B.Gielen M.Nicholson
1-5 Update Dip Switches April 2019 M.Dutka M.Nicholson
1-6 Update Panel Specication August 2019 M.Dutka M.Nicholson
1-7 Include Indicator LED’s August 2020 M.Dutka M.Nicholson

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................... Page 4
Operating Principle .......................................................................................... Page 4
Technology........................................................................................................ Page 4
SL-75 Model ...................................................................................................... Page 5
Installation......................................................................................................... Page 7
Selecting an Intensity/Power Setting.............................................................. Page 8
Selecting a Flash Code .................................................................................... Page 9
Flash Codes .................................................................................................... Page 10
Optional IR Remote Control .......................................................................... Page 15
Sealite IR Controller / Universal Remote Compatibility.............................. Page 15
IR Controller Functions.................................................................................. Page 16
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 22
Operational Mode ....................................................................................... Page 22
Optional GPS Synchronisation ..................................................................... Page 23
Optional GSM Monitoring & Control System............................................... Page 25
Fixed Structure Orientation........................................................................... Page 25
Maintenance and Servicing ........................................................................... Page 26
Trouble Shooting............................................................................................ Page 27
Sealite LED Light Warranty ........................................................................... Page 27

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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 ISO9001:2015 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
The solar module of the lantern converts sunlight to an electrical current that is used to charge the
battery. The battery provides power to operate the lantern at night.
The asher unit has very low current requirements. A microprocessor drives an ultra bright LED
through a 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.
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 oer 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 sta󰀨
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. The company has
superior in-house lens manufacturing capabilities to support 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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The Sealite SL-75 is exceptional in its unique ability to be able to ‘track the sun’ and operate reliably in low
sunlight conditions. The SL-75 has been proven to operate as a 3–5+ nautical mile compact buoy lantern
in various low sunlight environments such as Britain, Canada and Europe.
SL-75
3-5NM+ Solar Marine Lantern
PCD 200
PCD 162
PCD 150
3 x 7
4 x 4
16 X 15 Slots
6 Places
314
158
114.55
114.55
190.7
4 x 4.00 THRU
PCD 150.00
Lens and base
moulded from
UV-stabilised
LEXAN®
polycarbonate.
Large industry
standard 200mm bolt
pattern for ease
of installation. Optional bases
available.
Dual internal
high-performance solar
modules.
Internal
user-replaceable
battery in sealed
compartment.
Single LED Optic.

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•Specifications subject to change or variation without notice
*Subject to standard terms and conditions
†Intensity setting subject to solar availability
SPECIFICATIONS•*
Light Characteristics
Light Source High efficiency LED
Available Colours Red, Green, White,Yellow, Blue
SL-75-7D Typical Maximum Intensity (cd) Red - 98 Green - 104 White - 131 Yellow - 65
SL-75-5D Typical Maximum Intensity (cd) Red - 143 Green - 109 White - 183 Yellow - 87
Visible Range (NM/km) 3-5 / 5.5 - 9
Horizontal Output (degrees) 360
Vertical Divergence (degrees) 7.5 (standard) / 5 (optional)
Available Flash Characteristics 310 plus custom character
Intensity Adjustments Multiple intensity settings
LED Life Expectancy (hours) >100,000
Electrical Characteristics
Circuit Protection Integrated
Nominal Voltage (VDC) 3.6
Autonomy (days) >30 (14 hour darkness, 12.5% duty cycle)
Temperature Range -40 to 80°C
Solar Characteristics
Solar Module Type Monocrystalline
Output (Watts) 5 (2 x 2.5watt)
Power Supply
Battery Type High grade NiMH
Battery Capacity (Ah) - Standard 17.2
Battery Capacity (Ah) - Large 21.5
Nominal Voltage (V) 3.6
Physical Characteristics
Body Material LEXAN®Polycarbonate – UV stabilized
Lens Material LEXAN®Polycarbonate – UV stabilized
Lens Design Single LED Optic
Mounting 3 types: 3 & 4 hole 200mm bolt pattern, 3 hole 150mm bolt pattern,
4 hole 162mm bolt pattern
Height (mm/inches) 314 / 12 3/8
Width (mm/inches) 231 / 9 1/8
Mass (lbs/kg) 5.5 / 2.5
Product Life Expectancy Up to 12 years
Certifications
EMC FCC Part 15 Rules & ANSI C63.4: 2014.
EN61000-6-2: 2005 (IEC 61000-6-2:2005) Part 6-2 Immunity. EN 61000-6-4:
2007 (IEC 61000-6-4: 2006) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4
Emission.
IEC 61000-4-2: 2008 Ed 2 Part 4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test.
IEC 61000-4-3: 2006 Ed 3 Part 4-3. Radiated, radio-frequency,
electromagnetic field immunity.
IALA Signal colours compliant to IALA E-200-1
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2015
Waterproof IP68
Intellectual Property
Trademarks SEALITE®is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd
Warranty * 3 years
Options Available GPS Synchronisation
Bird Deterrent
SL-75-5D (5 Degree divergence model)
GSM Monitoring & Control System
Charging Port

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Charging the Battery
New lanterns should be left in the sun for 1-2 days to ensure battery is charged before placing
in service. Please note, lantern will re-charge even when toggle switch is turned to ‘OFF’
position.
Preferred Installation Location
For best lantern performance, ensure solar modules are not covered and are in clear view of the sky
with no shadows.
Manual Setting
The lantern can be programmed via 3 methods,
1. Bluetooth connectivity via the SealitePro®App
2. Manually via the Switch settings
3. Via the optional IR Controller
If programming via the SealitePro®App, please see the separate SealitePro®Instruction Manual.
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OFF Rotary
Switch A
Rotary
Switch B
Intensity Setting
ON / OFF
Switch
User
Replaceable
Battery
Lantern
Base
Installation
Manual Setting
Lantern is activated by ON/OFF Switch. Intensity and ash settings need to be set prior to activation.
1. Remove the marked ash adjustment bung from the base of the lantern and set internal toggle
switch to ‘ON’.
2. 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 an Intensity/Power Setting’
section of this manual).
3. Set rotary switches to the required ash code (see ‘Selecting a Flash Code’ section of this
manual).
4. Replace ash adjustment bung.
5. A sealed vent on the base allows air transfer without moisture intake, and should not be disturbed.
6. To test place dark cover (towel or jacket) on top of lantern to activate sensor, lantern will come on.
7. Ensure that the unit is bolted to an even, at surface.

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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:-
Power Consumption Calculator
If the number of Full Sunlight hours is less than 2.5-3.0 hours, please consider reducing the intensity
(Power) or reducing the Duty Cycle.
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 (see ‘Flash Codes’ section, of this manual). The
unit may take up to one minute to activate a new ash code. A
comprehensive list of available ash codes is listed on pages 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
Intensity
Setting
Power
mA / hour
100% 350mA
75% 263mA
50% 175mA
25% 88mA
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SWITCH FLASH CODE ON OFF
A B
A 0 FL 3 S 0.3 2.7
Night Hours
(use 13.7 if
unknown)
Power
mA/hour
Duty Cycle
(e.g. 20% = 0.2)
Total power
used per night
(mA)
X X =
Total power
used per night
(mAh)
Solar Panel
Charge (mA)
Number of full sunlight hours
required to break even
(the amount of time it will take for the solar to
replace what the light took out overnight)
/ 279 =
Selecting an Intensity/Power Setting
Selecting a Flash Code - Rotary Switches A & B

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Flash Codes
The Sealite SL-75 may be set to any of 256 IALA recommended ash settings which are user-adjustable
on site without the need for external devices.
SEALITE® code reference is listed by number of ashes
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or email [email protected]
Symbols
FL Flash followed by number Eg. FL 1 S, one ash every second
F Fixed
Q Quick ash
VQ Very quick ash
OC Occulting; greater period on than o󰀨
ISO Isophase; equal period on and o󰀨
LFL Long ash long
MO Morse code ( ) contains letter
For example, VQ (6) + LFL 10 S means 6 very quick ashes followed by a long ash, during a
10-second interval.
The amount of power your lantern draws through the night depends on the duty cycle, i.e. The amount
of time on as a proportion to the timing cycle. For example, 0.5 seconds on and 4.5 seconds o󰀨 equals a
10% duty cycle.
It is best to operate at the lowest duty cycle appropriate to the actual needs of the application.
Recommended Rhythm for Flashing Light - IALA Regions A and B
MARK DESCRIPTION RHYTHM
Port Hand & Starboard Marks: Any, other than Composite Group Flashing (2+1)
Preferred Channel Starboard: Composite Group Flashing (2+1)
Preferred Channel Port: Composite Group Flashing (2+1)
North Cardinal Mark: Very quick or quick
East Cardinal Mark: Very quick (3) every 5 seconds or quick (3) every 10 seconds
South Cardinal Mark: Very quick (6) + long ash every 10 seconds or quick (6) + long ash every 15
seconds
West Cardinal Mark: Very quick (9) every 10 seconds or quick (9) every 15 seconds
Isolated Danger Mark: Group ashing (2)
Safe Water Mark: Isophase, occulting, one long ash every 10 seconds or Morse Code “A”
Special Marks: Any, other than those described for Cardinal, Isolated Danger or Safe Water
Marks

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SWITCH
IR
Controller FLASH CODE ON OFF
A B
0 0 000 F (Steady light)
D 3 211 VQ 0.5 S 0.2 0.3
- - 274 VQ 0.5 S 0.25 0.25
E 3 227 VQ 0.6 S 0.2 0.4
F 3 243 VQ 0.6 S 0.3 0.3
7 3 115 Q 1 S 0.2 0.8
8 3 131 Q 1 S 0.3 0.7
9 3 147 Q 1 S 0.4 0.6
A 3 163 Q 1 S 0.5 0.5
8 4 132 Q 1 S 0.8 0.2
B 3 179 Q 1.2 S 0.3 0.9
- - 293 FL 1.2 S 0.4 0.8
9 4 148 Q 1.2 S 0.5 0.7
C 3 195 Q 1.2 S 0.6 0.6
F 4 244 FL 1.5 S 0.2 1.3
1 0 16 FL 1.5 S 0.3 1.2
0 5 5 FL 1.5 S 0.4 1.1
0 4 4 FL 1.5 S 0.5 1.0
2 0 32 FL 2 S 0.2 1.8
3 0 48 FL 2 S 0.3 1.7
4 0 64 FL 2 S 0.4 1.6
5 0 80 FL 2 S 0.5 1.5
6 0 96 FL 2 S 0.7 1.3
7 0 112 FL 2 S 0.8 1.2
1 2 18 ISO 2 S 1.0 1.0
8 0 128 FL 2.5 S 0.3 2.2
9 0 144 FL 2.5 S 0.5 2.0
D 6 214 FL 2.5 S 1.0 1.5
1 5 21 FL 3 S 0.2 2.8
A 0 160 FL 3 S 0.3 2.7
2 5 37 FL 3 S 0.4 2.6
B 0 176 FL 3 S 0.5 2.5
3 5 53 FL 3 S 0.6 2.4
C 0 192 FL 3 S 0.7 2.3
D 0 208 FL 3 S 1.0 2.0
2 2 34 ISO 3 S 1.5 1.5
5 4 84 OC 3 S 2.0 1.0
E 2 226 OC 3 S 2.5 0.5
4 6 70 OC 3.5 S 2.5 1.0
4 5 69 FL 4 S 0.2 3.8
5 5 85 FL 4 S 0.3 3.7
E 0 224 FL 4 S 0.4 3.6
F 0 240 FL 4 S 0.5 3.5
6 5 101 FL 4 S 0.6 3.4
0 1 1 FL 4 S 0.8 3.2
1 1 17 FL 4 S 1.0 3.0
2 1 33 FL 4 S 1.5 2.5
3 2 50 ISO 4 S 2.0 2.0
3 6 54 OC 4 S 2.5 1.5
F 2 242 OC 4 S 3.0 1.0
3 1 49 FL 4.3 S 1.3 3.0
8 5 133 FL 5 S 0.2 4.8
4 1 65 FL 5 S 0.3 4.7
- - 279 FL 5 S 0.4 4.6
5 1 81 FL 5 S 0.5 4.5
9 5 149 FL 5 S 0.9 4.1
6 1 97 FL 5 S 1.0 4.0
7 1 113 FL 5 S 1.5 3.5
SWITCH
IR
Controller FLASH CODE ON OFF
A B
4 2 66 ISO 5 S 2.5 2.5
8 2 130 LFL 5 S 2.0 3.0
0 3 3 OC 5 S 3.0 2.0
1 3 19 OC 5 S 4.0 1.0
2 3 35 OC 5 S 4.5 0.5
C 6 198 FL 6 S 0.2 5.8
B 5 181 FL 6 S 0.3 5.7
C 5 197 FL 6 S 0.4 5.6
8 1 129 FL 6 S 0.5 5.5
9 1 145 FL 6 S 0.6 5.4
A 1 161 FL 6 S 1.0 5.0
7 5 117 FL 6 S 1.2 4.8
B 1 177 FL 6 S 1.5 4.5
5 2 82 ISO 6 S 3.0 3.0
9 2 146 LFL 6 S 2.0 4.0
6 4 100 OC 6 S 4.0 2.0
3 3 51 OC 6 S 4.5 1.5
4 3 67 OC 6 S 5.0 1.0
- - 280 FL 7 S 0.4 6.6
A 4 164 FL 7 S 1.0 6.0
9 6 150 FL 7 S 2.0 5.0
5 6 86 OC 7 S 4.5 2.5
D 5 213 FL 7.5 S 0.5 7.0
C 1 193 FL 7.5 S 0.8 6.7
E 5 229 FL 8 S 0.5 7.5
B 4 180 FL 8 S 1.0 7.0
6 2 98 ISO 8 S 4.0 4.0
A 2 162 LFL 8 S 2.0 6.0
6 6 102 OC 8 S 5.0 3.0
- - 294 OC 8 S 6.0 2.0
B 2 178 LFL 8 S 3.0 5.0
F 5 245 FL 9 S 0.9 8.1
C 4 196 FL 9 S 1.0 8.0
7 6 118 OC 9 S 6.0 3.0
0 6 6 FL 10 S 0.2 9.8
1 6 22 FL 10 S 0.3 9.7
- - 281 FL 10 S 0.4 9.6
D 1 209 FL 10 S 0.5 9.5
2 6 38 FL 10 S 0.8 9.2
E 1 225 FL 10 S 1.0 9.0
1 4 20 FL 10 S 1.5 8.5
C 2 194 LFL 10 S 2.0 8.0
D 2 210 LFL 10 S 3.0 7.0
7 2 114 ISO 10 S 5.0 5.0
2 4 36 LFL 10 S 4.0 6.0
8 6 134 OC 10 S 6.0 4.0
5 3 83 OC 10 S 7.0 3.0
6 3 99 OC 10 S 7.5 2.5
- - 303 FL 11 S 1.0 10.0
- - 302 FL 12 S 1.0 11.0
F 1 241 FL 12 S 1.2 10.8
D 4 212 FL 12 S 2.5 9.5
3 4 52 LFL 12 S 2.0 10.0
0 2 2 FL 15 S 1.0 14.0
4 4 68 LFL 15 S 4.0 11.0
7 4 116 OC 15 S 10 5.0
A 6 166 LFL 20 S 2.0 18.0
E 4 228 FL 26 S 1.0 25.0