Sealite SLC600 Supplement

Version 4.0
SL-C500 & SL-C600
Solar Marine Lanterns
Installation & Service Manual

Version No. Description Date Approved
3.2 Update Manual August 2010 K. Paton
4.0 Update Spec Table & Remove SLC400 May 2012 J. Dore
5.0 Lighthead update (SL-155) July 2015 Y. Chambers

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Introduction....................................................................................................... Page 4
Operating Principle .......................................................................................... Page 4
Technology........................................................................................................ Page 4
SL-C500 Model.................................................................................................. Page 5
SL-C600 Model.................................................................................................. Page 8
Product Components .................................................................................... Page 11
Programming the Lantern: PC Conguration Tool ..................................... Page 12
Info Tab ...................................................................................................... Page 16
Operation mode Tab ................................................................................. Page 17
Flash Code ................................................................................................ Page 19
Intensity ..................................................................................................... Page 20
Sensors...................................................................................................... Page 21
AIS Report ................................................................................................. Page 23
Programming the Lantern: IR Programmer ................................................. Page 24
Sealite IR Controller / Universal Remote Compatibility ........................ Page 24
IR Programmer Functions........................................................................ Page 25
Test Mode / Congure ........................................................................... Page 25
Normal Operation.................................................................................. Page 25
Read...................................................................................................... Page 25
Flash Code............................................................................................ Page 26
Flash Code Numbers ............................................................................ Page 26
Intensity................................................................................................. Page 26
Battery Status........................................................................................ Page 27
Lux ........................................................................................................ Page 27
Error / Acknowledge Indication.............................................................. Page 28
Conguration Settings........................................................................... Page 28
Operational Mode (Advanced Users).................................................... Page 29
Lantern Testing............................................................................................... Page 30
Installation....................................................................................................... Page 31
Optional GPS Synchronisation ..................................................................... Page 32
Optional GSM Monitoring & Control System............................................... Page 33
Maintenance & Servicing............................................................................... Page 34
Trouble Shooting ............................................................................................ Page 35
Appendix: Flash Codes.................................................................................. Page 36
Sealite LED Light Warranty ........................................................................... Page 42
Table of Contents

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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 ISO9001:2008 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
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 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
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-C500 Model
The SL-C500 is a completely self-contained 5–12NM Solar LED Marine Lantern designed for a
range of low-maintenance applications.
The light boasts a large internal battery compartment, a SL-155 Series LED light-head and
4 premium-grade 10 watt solar modules mounted to collect sunlight at all angles.
The SL-C500 is moulded from UV-stabilised, virgin polyethylene, providing enormous impact
and weather resistance, in addition to high visibility IALA colours.
The user-friendly, 2-piece design allows the lantern to be opened for convenient battery
inspection or replacement whilst the base remains xed to the supporting structure.
Advanced PC or IR Programming
Sealite’s convenient PC Conguration Tool or IR programmer allows a host of features to be
user set including;
• Multipleintensitysettings
• 310ashsettingsincludingcustomcharacter
• Automaticeffectiveintensityadjustment
• Adjustableon/offluxlevels
• Lowbatterythreshold
• GPSsynchronisationoffset
• Alarmconditions
SL-155 Series
light head
Rotationally-moulded,
UV-stabilised, virgin
polyethylene body
Bird deterrent spikes
4 x 10watt
(40watts total)
multicrystalline solar
modules, ensuring
maximum light
collection to charge
the battery
Internal 55Ah battery

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•Specications subject to change or variation without notice *Subject to standard terms and conditions †Intensity setting subject to solar availability
SPECIFICATIONS•* SL-C500
Light Characteristics
Light Source SL-155-2.5D/5D/10D lantern
Available Colours Red, Green, White,Yellow
Typical Maximum Intensity (cd)† Refer to Typical Maximum Intensity Table for SL-155 Series Lanterns
Visible Range (NM) AT @ 0.74: 5–12
AT @ 0.85: 6.3–17.4
Horizontal Output (degrees) 0 - 360
Vertical Divergence (degrees) 2.5, 5 or 10
Available Flash Characteristics Up to 310 including 256 IALA recommended, & 1 custom
Intensity Adjustments User adjustable
LED Life Expectancy (hours) >100,000
Electrical Characteristics
Current Draw (mA) Refer to Sealite Power Calculator
Power (W) Refer to Sealite Power Calculator
Circuit Protection Polarity protected
Nominal Voltage (VDC) 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 (4 x 10watt)
Charging Regulation Microprocessor controlled
Power Supply
Battery Type Gel SLA
Battery Capacity (Ah) 55
Nominal Voltage (V) 12
Physical Characteristics
Body Material Rotationally-moulded UV-stabilised virgin polyethylene
Lens Material UV-stabilised acrylic
Lens Diameter (mm/inches) From 171 / 6¾
Lens Design Multiple LED optic
Mounting 4 x 11mm mounting holes
Height (mm/inches) From 675 / 26½
Width (mm/inches) 560 / 22
Mass (kg/lbs) From 23 / 50.7
Product Life Expectancy Up to 12 years
Certications
CE EN61000-6-3:1997. EN61000-6-1:1997
IALA Signal colours compliant to IALA E-200-1
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2008
Waterproof IP68 light-head
Intellectual Property
Trademarks SEALITE® is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd
Warranty * 3 years
Options Available • SL-125 Series Lantern
• 200mm bolt pattern mounting plate
• GPS Synchronisation
• AIS Remote Monitoring
• GSM Monitoring & Control System
• RS232/422/485 Port
• General purpose inputs (2) & outputs (2)

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Figure 1. SL-C500

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SL-C600 Model
The SL-C600, one of the world’s largest self-contained LED lanterns, is a 6–12NM Solar LED
Marine Lantern designed for a range of low-maintenance applications.
The light boasts a large internal battery compartment, a SL-155 light-head and 4 premium-
grade 20 watt solar modules mounted to collect sunlight at all angles.
The SL-C600 is moulded from UV-stabilised, virgin polyethylene, providing enormous impact
and weather resistance, in addition to high visibility IALA colours.
The user-friendly, 2-piece design allows the lantern to be opened for convenient battery
inspection or replacement whilst the base remains xed to the supporting structure.
Advanced PC or IR Programming
Sealite’s convenient PC Conguration Tool or IR programmer allows a host of features to be
user set including;
• Multipleintensitysettings
• 310ashsettingsincludingcustomcharacter
• Automaticeffectiveintensityadjustment
• Adjustableon/offluxlevels
• Lowbatterythreshold
• GPSsynchronisationoffset
• Alarmconditions
SL-155 Series
light head
4 x 20watt
(80watts total)
multicrystalline solar
modules, ensuring
maximum light
collection to charge the
battery
7-stage powder-coated
aluminium base with
handles for ease of
installation
Bird deterrent spikes
Rotationally-moulded,
UV-stabilised, virgin
polyethylene body
Internal 100Ah battery

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•Specications subject to change or variation without notice *Subject to standard terms and conditions †Intensity setting subject to solar availability
SPECIFICATIONS•* SL-C600
Light Characteristics
Light Source SL-155-2.5D/5D/10D lantern
Available Colours Red, Green, White,Yellow
Typical Maximum Intensity (cd)† Refer to Typical Maximum Intensity Table for SL-155 Series Lanterns
Visible Range (NM) AT @ 0.74: 6–12
AT @ 0.85: 7.8–17.4
Horizontal Output (degrees) 0 - 360
Vertical Divergence (degrees) 2.5, 5 or 10
Available Flash Characteristics Up to 310 including 256 IALA recommended, & 1 custom
Intensity Adjustments User adjustable
LED Life Expectancy (hours) >100,000
Electrical Characteristics
Current Draw (mA) Refer to Sealite Power Calculator
Power (W) Refer to Sealite Power Calculator
Circuit Protection Polarity protected
Nominal Voltage (VDC) 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) 80 (4 x 20watt)
Charging Regulation Microprocessor controlled
Power Supply
Battery Type Gel SLA
Battery Capacity (Ah) 100
Nominal Voltage (V) 12
Physical Characteristics
Body Material Rotationally-moulded UV-stabilised virgin polyethylene
Lens Material UV-stabilised acrylic
Lens Diameter (mm/inches) From 171 / 6¾
Lens Design Multiple LED optic
Mounting 4 x 11mm mounting holes
Height (mm/inches) From 813/ 32
Width (mm/inches) 665 / 261/4
Mass (kg/lbs) From 50 / 110
Product Life Expectancy Up to 12 years
Certications
CE EN61000-6-3:1997. EN61000-6-1:1997
IALA Signal colours compliant to IALA E-200-1
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2008
Waterproof IP68 light-head
Intellectual Property
Trademarks SEALITE® is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd
Warranty * 3 years
Options Available • SL-125 Series Lantern
• 200mm bolt pattern mounting plate
• GPS Synchronisation
• AIS Remote Monitoring
• GSM Monitoring & Control System
• RS232/422/485 Port
• General purpose inputs (2) & outputs (2)

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Figure 2. SL-C600

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The following components come standard with each lantern:-
• SL-C500 or SL-C600 lantern
• IR Programmer
• Installation & service manual
These components are securely packaged within foam in a carton, and shipped to you.
PLEASE NOTE: The programming cable provided is suitable for use with PC’s. If you require
connection to your notebook/laptop, a Serial Port to USB cable may need to be purchased.
Please check that ALL of these components are included with your order, and
contact your Sealite representative as soon as possible if anything is missing.
Product Components

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PC Conguration Tool
The lantern is pre-programmed to the customer’s specic requirements for convenience (eg. ash,
intensity setting etc).
The SL-155 Series are extremely intelligent lanterns with a number of features which can be
programmed directly via a user-friendly computer program (as supplied on USB drive with every
lantern).
To change/update the settings of your lantern, please read the following instructions.
1. Run the Programming Software
The programming software may be run directly from the USB drive provided, or you may copy the
software to your computer hard-drive for future use.
Running the Programming Software from the USB Drive
• Connect the USB drive to your computer
• Navigate to the USB drive folder & double-click the le called “LanternCong.exe”. A new window
will appear displaying the PC Conguration Tool.
Saving the Programming Software to Computer Hard-Drive
• Connect the USB drive to your computer
• Navigate to the USB drive folder
• Copy the le called “LanternCong.exe” and the “.dll” les
• Navigate to the hard-drive location where you would like to save this program, and then right-
mouse-click and select “paste”. A copy of the programming software will now be saved to your
computer hard-drive (to add the programmer to your computer desktop for ease of future access,
right-mouse-click and select “Send to desktop”)
• Double-click the le called “LanternCong.exe”. A new window will appear displaying the PC
Conguration Tool
PLEASE NOTE: other documents have been saved on the USB drive for your information &
convenience including the latest product specications sheet and an electronic version of the
installation and service manual. You may wish to view these documents to read more about the
innovative features and benets of the SL-155 Series of lanterns.
IMPORTANT: the Sealite PC Conguration Tool is designed for Windows Platforms only.
Programming the Lantern

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Image 1. Sealite PC Conguration Tool

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2. Connect the SL-155 Series Lantern to a Power Source & the Computer
Now that the programming software has been run, you will need to connect the lantern to your
computer & power supply so that it can receive programming commands.
Once connection is made, the software automatically determines the colour and
preprogrammed settings of the lantern.
Connecting the Lantern to a Power Source
Option 1: Battery
• Connect the blue negative wire of the lantern to the battery negative terminal
• Connect the brown positive wire of the lantern to the battery positive terminal
Option 2: 12V Power Supply
• Connect the blue negative wire of the lantern to the power supply negative termainal
• Connect the brown positive wire of the lantern to the power supply positive terminal
CAUTION: to avoid personal injury do not position the lantern at eye level.
Connecting the Lantern to the Computer
• Plug the Bulgin connector end of the the programming cable into the lantern PC Programming
Port, and the serial port end of the cable into your computer serial/communication port (RS232-E)
PLEASE NOTE: The programming cable provided is suitable for use with desktop PC’s. If you require
connection to your notebook/laptop, a Serial Port to USB cable may need to be purchased.
3. Establish the Programmer-to-Lantern Computer Connection (COM Port)
Now that the lantern is connected to the computer and the Sealite PC Conguration software has
been run, the user must create the programmer-to-lantern connection.
The COM Port is the hardware port which the computer accesses when communicating with the
lantern.
• Click the “COM Setup” at the top left of the PC
Conguration Tool to open the “Serial Port”
dialogue box
• In the “Serial Port” dialogue box select the
appropriate COM Port from the drop down eld
for “Port Name”
• Check the “Open Port” check box to open the
port
• Click the “OK” button to initiate the connection
The Sealite PC Conguration Tool will then attempt
to connect/interrogate the lantern.
Image 2. Serial Port dialogue box

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Correct Connection Established
If the connection is established data about the lantern conguration will appear on the “Info” tab under
the headings “Version” & “Lantern Summary” (eg. Lantern Colour, Flash Code, Intensity etc).
Connection NOT Established
If the connection is not available, the Sealite PC Conguration Tool will not display any lantern
specic information under the headings “Version” & “Lantern Summary”. If this error occurs, please
check the following:
• Reconnect the lantern to the computer
• Check that the lantern power supply has sufcient charge (eg. battery is charged), and then
reconnect it to the lantern
• Re-run the Sealite PC Conguration Tool and follow the information in step 3. The connection
should now become established.
The Sealite lantern is now ready to be programmed to your specic requirements.
Image 3. Sealite Conguration Tool “Info” tab – showing COM Port connection established,
Version & Lantern Summary information

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Provides a summary of the lantern conguration settings, hardware and software versions, and event log.
Version
Is an information panel that identies the Lantern’s internal electronic hardware and rmware versions.
Lantern Summary
Is an information panel that displays a summary of the key lantern settings: colour, operation mode, Peak
Intensity setting, Advance Operational Mode, Flash Code, Flash Sync offset and Intensity setting. Refer to
the Information, Operation Mode Flash Code, and Intensity Tabs for a description of these parameters.
Name
A user dened name, comprising alphanumeric characters (and -, $, #,@) can be typed into dialogue box
and by pressing and stored within the lantern’s non-volatile memory by pressing the ‘Write Name’ button.
LED Colour
A generic picture of the lantern model and colour that the software tool is communicating with is displayed
in this panel.
Event Log
Displays the number of alarm event recorded by the lantern rmware. Possible alarms (at battery, low
battery, LED failure, high temperature). All alarm events are recorded irrespective of whether the lantern
has been congured to respond to an alarm.
Info Tab

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Denes the lanterns mode of operation of which there are four possibilities:
Operational Mode
Standby
The lantern is congured in a minimum current state in which the LEDs are always off and the internal
GPS (if installed) is disabled.
Always On
The daylight sensor is disabled and the lantern operates according to the set ash character and
intensity levels.
Dusk till Dawn
The daylight sensor is monitored and the lantern will only operate at night time.
Time after dusk
Lantern only turns on after dusk and for a dened period of time (hours)
Operation mode Tab

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Adv Op Mode
This is an advanced user mode and typically only used if the lantern is to be used as special navigational
aid such as emergency wreck mark.
All
Default setting. All leds are operate in unison and congured by the Operation Mode Flash Code, and
Intensity Tabs.
Bank 1 (Visible)
One half (180deg) bank of LEDs are only enabled whilst the other half are disabled.
Bank 2 (IR)
One half (180deg) bank of LEDs are only enabled whilst the other half are disabled.
Alternating
Adjacent LED, alternate their on/off state based upon the intensity and ash character settings. For
example, ship wreck marks.
Top tier
Top tier of the lanterns is set to steady on. With the intensity levels selected to be set to either 25% or
50% of the ashing intensity.
Reset
Within the lantern, set at the factory, all the parameters are return to default. The event log is remains
unchanged.

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Marine Characteristic Selection
The ash character is dened by rst selecting the Mariner code, then the Flash code name and nally
timing.
Sealite Code Selection
This is an alternative method to dene the lantern ash code by using either the Sealite IR remote
control numerical gure or if known the Sealite rotary switch ash character. Refer to the IR remote
control section for valid ash characters.
Sync Offset
This panel is used to set a xed delay to the commencement of the ash character. The inbuilt
GPS receiver and advanced software of the Sealite synchronised lanterns allow for the adoption of
SeaFlare™ channel marking – a unique system that cascades the ash synchronisation of channel
lanterns in a uni- or bi-directional ash pattern. By default this gure is set to zero.
Manual Entry Custom Flash Character
In this panel one, custom ash characteristics can be dened with up to 10 individual on/off times.
Flash Code

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Lantern intensity
The lantern intensity level can be set by either by dening the operating range of the lantern (in
Nautical miles) or by entering a desired peak candela or a percentage of maximum peak intensity
level.
If Schmidt Clausen is applied is selected, the lantern will automatically adjust the intensity level based
up on the entered range and ash character setting. The intensity level is automatically each time a
new range (NM) or ash character is written to the lantern.
If a intensity level is selected that is beyond the specication of the lantern, the entered gure will be
displayed in in red coloured text, and the lantern will congure the lantern to its maximum.
Note: The lanterns has been designed with a dynamic intensity limit. This limit will come into effect if
you select a ash characteristic with a heavy duty cycle (> 28.125%) and set a very high intensity.
Under these conditions the lantern will automatically reduce its intensity so that it is operating within
the thermal design window. Thus giving you years of operation without any noticeable degrade in light
output. This intensity limit will not be reached for the majority of applications.
The peak power limit for the SL-155-5D and Sl-155-10D lanterns has been set to 28.125%. There are
69 ash codes in the base table of 256 that will have an intensity cap.
The peak power limit for the SL155-2 has been set to 34.375%. There are 51 ash codes in the base
table of 256 that will have an intensity cap.
Intensity