FEC HP0722, User Manual

Page 1: ...FEC Mobile Lighting Controller Version 2 MLC V2 Type FEC HP0722 User Manual Specification Diagnostics Figure 1 MLC Issue 1 00 6th September 2017 Powered by eAGLe Light Engines Interleader Limited ...

Page 2: ...2 of 30 Printed 06 09 2017 Document Revision Sheet Issue Date Changes 1 00 06 09 2017 New Document for MLC V2 Telit UHF module Figure 2 MLC and MIL Star The eAGLe logo and MIL Star name are copyright of Interleader Limited 2017 ...

Page 3: ...y Traffic Light LED indicators 14 13 Charging 15 14 MLC Dimensions 17 15 MLC and Carry Charger Case Weight 17 16 Environmental MLC 17 17 Electrical Specification MLC 18 18 UHF Radio Modem Specification 19 19 Special Orders 20 20 Spare Parts 20 21 Support Documentation 20 22 The Carrying and Charging Case 21 23 UHF Antenna 22 24 VHF Antenna and Cables 23 25 Diagnostics and Fault Finding 25 26 Trans...

Page 4: ...ference 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 televis...

Page 5: ... Interleader Limited 2017 5 of 30 Printed 06 09 2017 2 Compliance Statement Europe This product has been marked with the CE mark to show it is compliant with the relevant standards ...

Page 6: ...ure The MLC is an integral member of the FEC family of lights and controllers enabling either MIL Star battery portable lights Remote Switching Controllers or fixed installation lights to be activated by pilots or ground staff by VHF radio The MLC is configured e g setting VHF frequency managed and may be controlled via a UHF wireless link from a PC or Laptop not supplied running FEC s Systems Man...

Page 7: ...nge 10 to 100dBm Default 75dBm Defined number of presses to activate Channels 1 2 or 3 o VHF wireless o Local magnetic key o PC Controller Each channel has fully independent programmable time out 10 seconds to 60 minutes 3 Channels 1 Auxiliary transistor switch output to control external power relays Built in light sensor for optional automatic switching at sunrise and sunset Built in real time cl...

Page 8: ...els 1 auxiliary to switch external power relays 6 2 VHF and UHF Antenna Connectors The VHF and UHF antenna connectors are SMA sockets reverse gender for USA The supplied whip antenna is fitted with an SMA plug for direct connection For fixed installations customers can choose the most appropriate antenna and cable See later section on antenna 1 SWUM Sealed When Un Mated Int UHF Antenna Wireless LE...

Page 9: ...e with the Off sensor on the unit s top panel figure 6 If the unit is already off bringing the MKC in line with the Off sensor displays the battery status useful for a quick check without having to turn the unit on The Off sensor is also used to put the MLC into software update mode see later section 7 3 Select MLC Channel Channels may be selected without a VHF radio With the unit switched on mome...

Page 10: ...ll be detected any time a pilot or ground station on frequency presses their Push To Talk PTT microphone button 3 Activate channel 1 If Auxiliary output has been assigned to the selected channel it will also be turned on The assigned Group and Program command is transmitted by UHF to activate MIL Star lights After the time out period the lights are turned off again 5 Activate channel 2 7 Activate ...

Page 11: ...HF radio is set as follows Parameter Default Range Comment Frequency 122 800 118 00 to 136 98 Configuration uses 8 33kHz channel display convention Threshold 75dBm 10 to 100dBm Take care using values lower than 85dBm Click Period 100mS 1 10second 50mS to 250mS 9 3 UHF Radio Settings UHF radio settings are restricted to Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM set up 9 4 General Settings Other settings ...

Page 12: ... it is essential that the batteries are checked and charged at least every 2 days see later sections 10 3 Communication Mode To configure the MLC via the PC Controller Software requires that the UHF tranceiver is powered on To do this with the unit switched on hold the magnet to the On sensor for two seconds until the blue Status LED comes on The MLC is now in Communication Mode and will respond t...

Page 13: ...ignificantly below 400 Lux even though the time is not at sunset This will cause the MLC to switch lights on see test results below The MLC monitors light level continuously and if the sunrise light level of 500 Lux is exceeded the lights will be turned off again This may lead to a situation where if the MLC is set to automatic and before sunset a large black cloud causes the lights to be turned o...

Page 14: ...ge 6 80V 7 50V Battery OK between 20 and 80 capacity Solid Green 7 50V Battery Full 80 capacity In practice the green LED will not remain lit for much of the total running time Most of the running time is spent with the orange LED on This is normal and to be expected Also note that at the transition point between for example orange and red the LEDs may display alternate orange red at a rate of 1 s...

Page 15: ...s Figure 9 Connections First ensure that the mains PSU and 12 24V supplies are disconnected Ensure that all of the lights and MLC is fitted into the case properly clear top facing left as Figure 9 with the Power Studs down Either Connect the PSU to the mains and switch on or Connect DC connector to a 12V 24V DC source Charging Limits The mains PSU is capable of charging 8 lights or 7 lights 1 MLC ...

Page 16: ... automatically at the end of the main charge During the initial high charge rate the Charging LED will be lit This will extinguish once the battery is fully charged After Charging Once fully charged and with the charger still connected and switched on all LEDs will be off At this point turn off the charger Li Ion batteries have a very low self discharge current and neither need nor benefit from tr...

Page 17: ...ollows Item Weight kilograms Weight US pounds Comment Single Mobile Lighting Controller 6mm Stainless Steel base 0 73kg 1 61lb 6mm Standard base Case Empty including power supply and mains and DC cables 4 76kg 10 49lb System 7 MIL Star 1 MLC in Case including power supply and mains and DC cables 10 60kg 23 37lb Operational system weight System packed for Shipping TBC TBC As above but with outer fo...

Page 18: ...se voltage protection Polarity protected on charger Surge protection 600W transient voltage suppressor on external charging connector VHF antenna connector SMA Female socket with dust cap UHF antenna connector SMA Female socket with dust cap NB Reverse gender for USA Charger Relay Interface Connector SWUM 8way Locking DIN socket Battery Li Ion Battery Pack Battery Manufacturer Enix Battery Type MG...

Page 19: ...na terrain To 200m subject to antenna terrain Addressing module level Transparent secure addressing later Transparent secure addressing later Addressing schema One to Many One to Many Addressing device level Handled in software Handled in software Encryption None AES 128bit later None AES 128bit later RF Baud rate 38 4kbps 38 4kbps Modem data rate 19 2kbps 19 2kbps Modulation 2GFSK 2GFSK Operating...

Page 20: ...d to be returned to FEC 21 Support Documentation Documentation including this manual is contained on the USB memory stick in the case colour of USB stick will vary Also on the USB memory stick are short video clips that demonstrate various aspects of setting up and using the MLC and charger Updates may also be posted on the FEC website Material on the USB Stick There are a number of folders on the...

Page 21: ...and PSU may overheat causing fire risk and permanent damage if lid is closed during mains charging Figure 12 Always charge lights from the mains with the case lid fully open MLC MUST be positioned where shown Documentation on USB Memory Stick 8 Light Positions showing optional black case 12V 24V DC Charging Cable 100 240V AC Mains Charging Cable Optional Wireless Key Fob 12V 24V DC or PV Solar Con...

Page 22: ...017 23 UHF Antenna An external antenna may be connected either directly to the unit Figure 13 shows antenna supplied with Zulu Dongle Figure 13 or by connecting supplied mag mount UHF antenna or an optional wall mounted whip antenna Figure 14 Figure 14 ...

Page 23: ...6 Diamond D 777 This should be specified and installed by an experienced antenna installer You are strongly recommended to fit a Static Surge Protector into the down feed example SP 350V A typical installation would need 1 1 off antenna type e g D 777 2 1 off antenna mounting bracket 3 1 off Static Surge Protector e g type SP 350V 4 1 off link cable between antenna and SP 350V fitted with PL 259 p...

Page 24: ...contractor is experienced in installing and terminating such cables 2 The cable ways ducts trunking etc allow for easy bends that exceed the MBR and provide good support 3 The installation work is closely monitored 4 Their installer performs a TDR Time Domain Reflectometry test and presents this as part of his certification of installation the TDR test will both demonstrate that the cable has not ...

Page 25: ...e cycle is as follows 1 There may be a brief period before the Green Charging LED comes on charger controller is checking the state of the battery 2 The Green Charging LED comes on an stays on for up to 4 hours indicates bulk charge cycle 3 The Green Charging LED then goes off indicates that the charger has entered the trickle charge phase If at any time during charging the Red Fault LED comes on ...

Page 26: ...g the potential of dangerous evolution of heat must be prepared for transport so as to prevent a a short circuit e g in the case of batteries by the effective insulation of exposed terminals or in the case of equipment by disconnection of the battery and protection of exposed terminals and b unintentional activation The words Not Restricted and the Special Provision number must be included in the ...

Page 27: ...he Battery State LEDs will flash keep holding until they all come on solid Take away the magnetic key 6 Insert the micro USB plug into the socket on the MLC Figure 21 7 The screen on the PC should now advise that the system is connected and the Install button will have changed from greyed out to active If screen does not confirm it is ready to install remove the cable from the MLC and repeat from ...

Page 28: ...arate manual Please read carefully before attempting to install or run the software Access Rights There is a hierarchical level of access to the management functions User Limited to basic configuration Manager The basic management level of privilege allowing configuration of a wide range of parameters FEC As above plus the ability to reset the Manager PIN OEM As above plus the ability to reset the...

Page 29: ...nput Connect 12V to 28V to pin 1 and 0V to pin 6 Relay Circuits Ensure that the relay coil voltage rating is the same as the supply charger voltage Connect each channel as follows Channel 1 Pins 1 and 2 Channel 2 Pins 1 and 3 Channel 3 Pins 1 and 4 Auxiliary Pins 1 and 5 Example Channel 1 powered from 12V battery with 12V automotive relay ...

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