Sealite BargeSafe Supplement
Version 1.2
BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm
LED Barge Light
Installation & Service Manual
BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm
LED Barge Light
1watt ultra-high
intensity LED
Convenient ON/OFF
switch
Integrated handle
Robust 7-stage
powder-coated
aluminium chassis with
rubber extrusion corners
External charging port
Sealite's world-class sectored
lens for UL 1104 certied and
COLREG-72 congurations as
well as 360 all round lights
Automatic night activation
4 x 3watt (12 watts in total)
multicrystalline solar modules,
ensuring maximum light
collection to charge the
battery
Internal 12Ah battery
3 and 4 hole bolt pattern on
200mm OD base for ease of
installation
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BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm LED Barge Light
COLREG-72 & UL 1104 Certied
Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................Page 4
Operating Principle .............................................................................Page 4
Technology...........................................................................................Page 4
BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm Model ...........................................................Page 5
Application...........................................................................................Page 6
Installation............................................................................................Page 7
Maintenance and Servicing ................................................................Page 9
Replacing the Battery..................................................................Page 9
Long Term Battery Storage .........................................................Page 9
How to Change the Regulator...................................................Page 10
Solar Panel Replacement..........................................................Page 11
Trouble Shooting...............................................................................Page 12
Sealite LED Light Warranty ..............................................................Page 14
Version No. Description Date Approved
1.0 Launch Catalogue Feb 2010 A. Dixon
1.1 Logo, Warranty and Maintenance Update July 2010 M. Henry
1.2 Update: Spec Table May 2012 J. Dore
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BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm LED Barge Light
COLREG-72 & UL 1104 Certied
Introduction
Congratulations! By choosing a Sealite BargeSafe™ Solar you are the owner of one of the
most advanced LED marine lights available.
Sealite Pty Ltd has been manufacturing lights for over 25 years, and particular care has been taken to ensure
your light gives years of service.
The Sealite BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm complies with requirements for a 3 mile light under international standard
UL 1104, Marine Navigation Lights, and US Coast Guard COLREG-72, and has been tested and certied to
the relevant sections by Independent Testing Laboratories Inc. Boulder, CO, in 2008.
A Sealite Warranty Registration Card accompanies your light and must be returned to validate your warranty.
Operating Principle
The BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm barge lights use the latest advancements in LED (Light Emitting Diode)
technology as a light source. As a user, you can expect in excess of 100,000 hours of LED operation, with
minimal power consumption.
The light head is powered by a 12V 12Ah SLA Battery which is recharged during the day using 4 x 3watt solar
panels. This combination means the light is able to recharge with limited exposure to sun. The solar panels of
the light convert sunlight to an electrical current that is used to charge the battery. The battery provides power
to operate the light at night. The asher unit has very low current requirements. A microprocessor drives an
ultra bright LED through a DC/DC converter, which enables the LED to operate within the manufacturer’s
specications. The battery is protected from over-charging within the circuit to ensure maximum battery life.
The BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm Light utilises a small microprocessor to control the LED function and monitor the
light levels to enable the light to turn on automatically at night. During the day, the BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm
Light runs a number of self diagnostic functions.
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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BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm LED Barge Light
COLREG-72 & UL 1104 Certied
BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm Model
The Sealite BargeSafe™ Solar 3nm LED barge lights are certied to UL 1104 and COLREG-72
with >3nm visible range.
The LED barge light is one of the most advanced in its class, and incorporates a host of
innovative features designed to make the unit extremely user-friendly.
The world-class LED lens is designed by Sealite and achieves precise intensity and sectoring
requirements from a single LED light source. This design helps achieve a lower operational
current compared with alternate LED barge lights.
•Specications subject to change or variation without notice
*Subject to standard terms and conditions
†Intensity setting subject to solar availability
SPECIFICATIONS •
Light Characteristics
Light Source Single high-ux LED
Available Colours Red, Green, White,Yellow as per UL 1104 & COLREG-72
Maximum Available Intensity (cd)† >4.2
Visible Range (nm) 2
Horizontal Output (degrees) Red - 112.5° Green - 112.5° White - 135° Yellow - 225° as per
UL 1104 & COLREG-72.
Flash Characteristics As per UL 1104 & COLREG-72 (steady-on & ashing)
LED Life Expectancy (hours) >100,000
Electrical Characteristics
Current Draw (mA) Minimal
Circuit Protection Polarity protected
Nominal Voltage (v) 3.6
Temperature Range -40 to 80°C
Solar Characteristics
Solar Module Type Multicrystalline
Output (watts) 1.4
Solar Module Efciency (%) 14
Charging Regulation Microprocessor controlled
Power Supply
Battery Type High grade NiMH
Battery Capacity (Ah) 12
Nominal Voltage (v) 12
Autonomy (days) >24
Battery Service Life Average 5 years
Physical Characteristics
Battery Housing 7-stage powder-coated aluminium chassis with UV-stabilised
rubber corners & gaskets
Lens Material Acrylic
Lens Mount & Top Anodised aluminium
Lens Design Internal single LED cavity with individual sectoring compartments
to meet all UL 1104 & COLREG-72 angles for light output. Internal
3 x LED cavities to suit 360° all round light conguration
Mounting 3 & 4 holebolt pattern on 200mm OD base
Height (mm/inches) 390 / 152/5
Width (mm/inches) 233 / 91/5
Mass (kg/lbs) 9.2 / 201/4
Product Life Expectancy Up to 12 years
Certications
Approvals UL 1104. COLREG-72
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2008
Waterproof IP67
Intellectual Property
Trademarks SEALITE® is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd
BargeSafe™ is a trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd
Warranty * 1 year
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