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SL-15 with User-Adjustable Flash Settings 

1–2NM+ Solar Marine Light

SL-15 Model

The Sealite SL-15 1–2NM+ LED compact light incorporates some of the most advanced 
technology available. Made from tough, durable polycarbonate and using the latest high-
intensity LEDs, no expense has been spared in the design and development of this lantern. 
Installation takes just minutes, and a permanent ON/OFF, accessible through the battery 
compartment, switch allows for easy storage. The SL-15 is designed to be maintenance-free 
and have a service life of over 3 years.

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SL-15

Light Characteristics

Light Source

LED

Available Colours

Red, Green, White, Yellow, Blue

Typical Maximum Intensity (cd)†

Red - 6.2  Green - 7.6  White - 6.8  Yellow - 5.9

Visible Range (NM)

AT @ 0.74: 1–2+

AT @ 0.85: 1.1–2.3+

Horizontal Output (degrees)

360

Vertical Divergence (degrees)

7

Reflector Type

Single LED Optic

Available Flash Characteristics

16 user-adjustable IALA flash characteristics (other flash patterns available 

on request)

Intensity Adjustments

32 automatic step-down settings based on power demand of flash code 

selection

LED Life Expectancy (hours)

>100,000

Electrical Characteristics

Current Draw (mA)

Refer to Sealite Power Calculator

Circuit Protection

Integrated

Nominal Voltage (V)

3.6

Autonomy (days)

>50 (14 hour darkness, 12.5% duty cycle)

Temperature Range

-40 to 80°C

Solar Characteristics

Solar Module Type

Multicrystalline

Output (watts)

0.45

Power Supply

Battery Type

High grade NiMH

Battery Capacity (Ah)

2.4

Nominal Voltage (V)

3.6

Physical Characteristics

Body Material

LEXAN® Polycarbonate – UV-stabilised

Lens Material

LEXAN® Polycarbonate – UV-stabilised

Lens Diameter (mm/inches)

98 / 3

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Lens Design

Single LED Optic

Mounting

4 x 6mm mounting holes

Height (mm/inches)

141 / 5

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Width (mm/inches)

136 / 5

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Mass (kg/lbs)

0.5 / 1

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Product Life Expectancy

Up to 12 years

Certifications

CE

EN61000-6-3:1997. EN61000-6-1:1997

IALA

Signal colours compliant to IALA E-200-1

Quality Assurance

ISO9001:2008

Waterproof

IP68

Intellectual Property

Patents

US Pat. No. 6,667,582. AU Pat. No. 778,918

Trademarks

SEALITE® is a registered trademark of Sealite Pty Ltd

Warranty *

3 years

Options Available

• ON/OFF switch

• Custom flash patterns

• 50mm pole mount adapter plate

Summary of Contents for SL-15

Page 1: ...Version 3 6 SL 15 with User Adjustable Flash Settings 1 2NM Solar Marine Light Installation Service Manual ...

Page 2: ...Marine Light Bird deterrent spike Single LED Optic Internal user replaceable battery in sealed compartment Internal solar module Automatic night activation Lens and base moulded from UV stabilised LEXAN polycarbonate Internal user adjustable flash settings ...

Page 3: ...Page 21 SL 15 Accessories Page 22 Sealite LED Light Warranty Page 24 Version No Description Date Author Approved 1 0 Manual re launch June 2009 K Paton 2 0 Flash Adjustment July 2009 K Paton 2 1 Logo Update May 2010 K Paton 2 2 Warranty Update July 2010 K Paton 3 0 Update New Design Sept 2011 J Dore 3 1 General update June 2012 J Dore 3 2 Update Replacing the battery July 2012 J Dore 3 3 External ...

Page 4: ... 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 de...

Page 5: ...tics 16 user adjustable IALA flash characteristics other flash patterns available on request Intensity Adjustments 32 automatic step down settings based on power demand of flash code selection LED Life Expectancy hours 100 000 Electrical Characteristics Current Draw mA Refer to Sealite Power Calculator Circuit Protection Integrated Nominal Voltage V 3 6 Autonomy days 50 14 hour darkness 12 5 duty ...

Page 6: ...sh Code 1 Remove the 4 x battery cover screws and lift the cover and battery out of the compartment to expose the adjustment plug 2 Unscrew the adjustment plug 3 Using a small flat bladed screwdriver adjust the Flash Code to the desired setting 4 Cover the light in darkness for at least 30 seconds to activate the light sensor Make sure the light is flashing correctly 5 Uncover the light and wait a...

Page 7: ...lash Code is set Selecting a Flash Code Rotary Switch All SL 15 Lights are fitted with a rotary switch Turning the small arrow 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 flash code A comprehensive list of available flash codes is listed In the Flash Code Table section of this manual Rotary Switch...

Page 8: ...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 off 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 ...

Page 9: ...8 6 7 18 ISO 2 S 1 0 1 0 229 FL 8 S 0 5 7 5 8 128 FL 2 5 S 0 3 2 2 180 FL 8 S 1 0 7 0 9 144 FL 2 5 S 0 5 2 0 98 ISO 8 S 4 0 4 0 214 FL 2 5 S 1 0 1 5 162 LFL 8 S 2 0 6 0 21 FL 3 S 0 2 2 8 102 OC 8 S 5 0 3 0 A 160 FL 3 S 0 3 2 7 294 OC 8 S 6 0 2 0 37 FL 3 S 0 4 2 6 178 LFL 8 S 3 0 5 0 B 176 FL 3 S 0 5 2 5 245 FL 9 S 0 9 8 1 53 FL 3 S 0 6 2 4 196 FL 9 S 1 0 8 0 C 192 FL 3 S 0 7 2 3 118 OC 9 S 6 0 3 0...

Page 10: ...2 0 4 5 0 311 FL 2 7 S 0 5 1 5 0 5 4 5 169 FL 2 7 S 1 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 123 FL 2 8 S 0 4 0 6 2 0 5 0 138 FL 2 8 S 0 4 1 0 0 4 6 2 285 FL 2 8 S 0 4 1 7 0 4 5 5 71 FL 2 8 S 0 5 1 0 0 5 6 0 297 FL 2 8 S 0 5 0 5 1 5 5 5 136 FL 2 8 S 0 8 1 2 2 4 3 6 87 FL 2 8 S 1 0 1 0 1 0 5 0 76 OC 2 8 S 3 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 92 OC 2 8 S 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 251 VQ 2 8 S 0 2 1 0 0 2 6 6 286 FL 2 9 S 0 4 1 7 0 4 6 5 154 FL 2 10 S 0 4...

Page 11: ...2 1 0 4 2 1 0 4 6 6 27 FL 3 12 S 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 7 5 234 FL 3 12 S 0 5 2 0 0 5 2 0 0 5 6 5 231 FL 3 12 S 0 8 1 2 0 8 1 2 0 8 7 2 182 FL 3 12 S 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 5 0 72 FL 2 1 12 S 0 8 1 2 0 8 2 4 0 8 6 0 88 FL 2 1 12 S 1 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 4 0 272 FL 3 12 5 S 0 5 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 5 9 0 289 FL 3 13 S 0 4 2 1 0 4 2 1 0 4 7 6 296 LFL FL 2 13 S 6 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 24 FL 2 1 13 5 S 1 0 1 0 1 0 4 ...

Page 12: ...1 5 0 5 4 5 190 FL 4 12 S 0 3 1 7 0 3 1 7 0 3 1 7 0 3 5 7 79 FL 4 12 S 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 8 5 206 FL 4 12 S 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 5 5 61 FL 4 12 S 0 8 1 2 0 8 1 2 0 8 1 2 0 8 5 2 173 Q 4 12 S 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 8 7 77 FL 4 15 S 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 8 5 142 FL 4 15 S 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 8 0 125 FL 4 15 S 1 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 10 5 222 FL 4 16 S 0 5 1 5 0...

Page 13: ...3 5 0 6 5 0 35 0 65 0 3 5 0 65 1 0 5 7 95 292 FL 6 LFL 15 S 0 4 0 8 0 4 0 8 0 4 0 8 0 4 0 8 0 4 0 8 0 4 0 8 2 0 5 8 262 FL 6 LFL 15 S 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 2 0 7 0 143 VQ 6 LFL 15 S 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 2 0 9 4 SWITCH IR Controller FLASH CODE ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF A 275 FL 3 5 12 2 S 0 9 0 3 0 9 1 0 0 9 0...

Page 14: ...ash once The user should wait until the light responds to each keypress before pressing another key If there is no response to the keypress after 3 seconds it has not been detected by the light and the key can be pressed again If an invalid key is detected the light will flash quickly 5 times In this case the command will have to be restarted T C T C Read Lux Flash Code Intensity Battery Status Te...

Page 15: ... Remote number belonging to the currently set Flash Code Refer to the Flash Code tables to match the IR Remote flash number to the Flash Code The light flashes the current intensity setting 1 flash for 25 2 for 50 3 for 75 and 4 for 100 The light flashes the current battery status The light flashes the sunset level in Lux followed by a 2 second gap followed by the sunrise level Levels are in the r...

Page 16: ...rs as follows Hundreds Tens Ones A value of 125 will be flashed as 1 flash followed by a delay 2 flashes followed by a delay 5 flashes The flash for number 0 is one long flash For example if the current Flash Code is set to 51 via the AB switches the lamp will flash number 081 For a flash code set to 01 the lamp will flash 001 R L FC I B 7 8 9 0 T C T C R L FC I B 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 R L FC I B 3 ...

Page 17: ...nually forces the lantern to turn off disables the GPS but with access to daylight it will still charge the battery pack Read Operation Mode Set Operation Mode to Always on Set Operation Mode to Standby Mode Set Operation Mode to Dusk to dawn Error Acknowledge Indication If the key sequence is invalid or an out of bounds value is attempted to be set the light flashes 5 times for 1 second The comma...

Page 18: ...emoter Control the lamp must be powered The lamp can detect a change in switch settings if they are changed while the light is powered down 1 T C T C L B 3 T C T C L B Storage Mode Advanced users For situations where the lantern is put into storage but with access to daylight the IR Remote control can be used to configure the lantern into Storage Mode This mode manually forces the lantern to turn ...

Page 19: ...re possible 6 Reattach positive and negative leads to new battery and then place back into case 7 Switch lantern ON via internal switch 8 Cover the light in darkness for at least 30 seconds to activate the light sensor Make sure the light is flashing correctly 9 Uncover the light and wait at least 30 seconds to make sure the light turns off in daylight 10 Insert the adjustment plug and replace the...

Page 20: ...ash Codes section of this manual Ensure battery terminals are properly connected Ensure battery voltage is above 3 6 volts Timing codes will not change Turn rotary switch several times to ensure contacts are clear Lantern will not operate for the entire night Expose lantern to direct sunlight and monitor operation for several days Sealite products typically require 1 5 hours of direct sunlight per...

Page 21: ... OFF Switch ON OFF Switch SL 15 SW An optional external ON OFF switch can be installed on request additional charges will apply For correct operation of the EXTERNAL switch the INTERNAL switch must be set in the OFF position If the INTERNAL switch is set to the ON position the operation of the EXTERNAL switch is bypassed and the lantern is ON ...

Page 22: ...tings 1 2NM Solar Marine Light SL 15 Accessories MC 02 Post mounting plate to suit standard base SL 15 50mm ID MC 04 Post mounting stand 50mm OD post 3 hole 200mm OD base pattern MC 05 90 degree wall mounting stand 50mm OD MC 09 Buoy mounting plate to affix SL 15 lantern to SLB600 SLB610 SLB700 buoys ...

Page 23: ...Latest products and information available at www sealite com 23 SL 15 with User Adjustable Flash Settings 1 2NM Solar Marine Light Notes ...

Page 24: ...rials and workmanship under normal and intended use subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase by the original purchaser 5 Sealite Pty Ltd warrants that any LED sign lighting products Sign Lighting Products will be free from defective materials and workmanship under normal and intended use subject to the conditions hereinafter set for...

Page 25: ...ge caused by the incorrect replacement of battery in solar lantern models 11 This warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused to any product as a result of water flooding or any other acts of nature 12 There are no representations or warranties of any kind by Sealite or any other person who is an agent employee or other representative or affiliate of Sealite express or implied with respect...

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