800 series USER MANUAL
PROGRAMMING
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Setting the Synchronization
Function (GPS or Wired-Sync
equipped Lanterns Only)
To enable GPS synchronization between M800
series lanterns, SYnC must be configured to the
same setting on all units, either “CTC” (proprietary
time), “UTC” (UTC time) or “CTCL” (legacy lanterns).
Once activated, GPS-equipped lanterns
automatically synchronize with GPS-equipped
lanterns set to the same flash character; however, it
can take several minutes for lanterns to synchronize.
The synchronization period is dependent on the
number of satellites overhead and any obstructions
from buildings or mountainous terrain.
For Wired synchronization functionality, there must
be only one primary on the wired-sync network. If no
other primary is connected, set SYnC on one M800
lantern to “CBL2” (wired sync primary) and all other
lanterns to “CBL1” (wired sync secondary).
The date/time settings on GPS-
equipped units cannot be modified.
To select the Synchronization function:
1. If you have not already done so,
establish a connection to the lantern.
2. The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm
the lantern is ready to receive
commands.
3. Navigate to the SYnC menu.
4. Unlock the existing setting
5. Scroll to the desired setting “off”,
“CTC”, “UTC”, “CTCL”, “CBL1”, or
“CBL2”.
6. Lock the new setting
7. The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm
that the new setting has been locked.
GPS Status (GPS-equipped
Lanterns Only)
GPS-equipped lanterns have the following four
additional status flags:
Good:
GPS Satellite signal found and locked
PAuS:
GPS function has been paused to
conserve energy. This will occur when GPS
function is not in use; for example, when the
lantern is in “stead-on” mode (flash code
001),
or when the lantern is in dated shutdown.
SrcH
: The GPS unit is searching for a satellite
signal
nLoC
: The unit was unable to find and lock a
GPS satellite signal. Search will resume every
10 minutes at night and every 45 minutes during
the day until a signal is found.
To determine GPS state:
1. If you have not already done so,
establish a connection to the lantern.
2. The lantern LEDs will flash to confirm
the lantern is ready to receive
commands.
3. Navigate to the gPS menu. The GPS
state will scroll in from the right.
