Sealite SL-C510, Installation & Service Manual

Page 1: ...SL C510 Compact 5 9NM Solar Marine Lantern V1 0 INSTALLATION SERVICE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...2 Version No Description Date Approved 1 0 Manual Launch March 2019 M Nicholson ...

Page 3: ...2 Accessing the SealitePro App for the first time Page 14 SealitePro Password Reset Procedure Page 17 Lantern Status Page 19 Solar Calculations Page 20 Programming Options Page 23 Manufacturing Data Page 32 SealitePro Troubleshooting Page 36 Optional IR Remote Control Page 38 Optional GPS Synchronisation Page 47 Optional GSM Monitoring Control System Page 48 Lantern Status Page 49 Lantern Thermal ...

Page 4: ...et Flash 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: ...ently located OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode screen with touchpad allowing maintenance personnel to check the diagnostics of the lantern with the touch of a button Completely programmable via the new Bluetooth connected SealitePro mobile application the SL C510 can be configured and monitored from a distance up to 50 metres An in built solar calculator confirms the lanterns ability to operate a...

Page 6: ...tart Guide Optional IR programmer remote These components are securely packaged within protective wrap in a carton and shipped to you 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 ...

Page 7: ...er to join the battery and the solar panels to the light head The battery is disconnected to reduce discharge during transportation and for long term storage 3 Feed all wiring back inside the solar chassis and make sure the O ring is properly placed 4 Replace the SL C510 light head assembly and the four 4 socket head screws Sealite recommends that the light head be tightened onto the solar chassis...

Page 8: ...8 84 371 408 492 Ø234 201 120 Slot 12 6 x 21 75 6 Locations Slot 12 6 x 21 75 6 Locations SL C510 Extended Chassis 84 648 565 528 Ø234 201 120 SL C510 Compact Chassis ...

Page 9: ...accessed date The OLED system will continue to display the lantern settings status in a sequential manner unless the Touch Pad is activated for a second time this action will allow the OLED display to stop on the information showing at the Touch Action To visualise the remaining information simply Tap the Pad again then the system will display the next set of information When the Touch Pad device ...

Page 10: ...ing intensity in percentage The SL C510 can provide four different intensity levels in percentage or with a step size of 3 125 or 1 32 nautical miles when set by range Low 25 Medium 50 Medium High 75 High 100 Indicates the lantern real time battery voltage level Displays the lantern current operating status This include the information for Battery health conditions LED fault Indicates if the Hiber...

Page 11: ...y be connected at any one time The Bluetooth control offers the following main functionality Lantern Information Lantern Status Solar Calculations Programming Options Power Monitoring Manufacturing Data Advanced Operations The SealitePro Application is available on both Android and iOS devices Most functions between platforms are identical and the majority of the screenshots in this manual where t...

Page 12: ... below and displayed on the App home screen Lantern Identification Lantern Type Lantern Name Bluetooth Authentication Lantern Colour Lantern Peak Intensity Lantern Battery Option Battery Voltage Status Flags Lantern Geolocation Solar Calculator Options Solar Charge Autonomy Operating Mode Flash Code Intensity Sync Offset GPS Mode Hibernation Lux Level GSM Power ...

Page 13: ...d information available at www sealite com 13 Load Current Load Current Last Hour Load Current Yesterday Charge Current Charge Current Last Hour Charge Current Yesterday Hardware Board Serial Number Manufacture Date Software Version Test LED Perform Factory Reset ...

Page 14: ...Quick Start Guide and User Manual Contact Sealite Us Provide product feedback and contact Sealite Scan for Lanterns When the Connect via Bluetooth option is selected the App will automatically scan for lanterns equipped with Bluetooth within range Select the lantern which requires setting or verification Opening the SealitePro App on an Android or iOS Device Download the SealitePro App from Google...

Page 15: ...let or phone is selected the connected lantern will flash quickly 10 times For iOS identify is represented by a flash burst icon Set the Lantern Name 1 Press Name to change the lantern name A user defined name comprising up to 16 alpha numeric characters and can be typed into the dialogue box It is recommended that the lantern be programmed with a unique name 2 Press apply and then Set to confirm ...

Page 16: ... Current Security Access PIN 1 To set a new Security Access PIN select Authentication Level Bluetooth Authentication for iOS and type the current Security PIN 2 After validation the App will request for the current PIN to be re entered After confirmation enter the new Security PIN then confirm the new PIN Note If the Security PIN is lost see Password Reset Procedure Also note that PIN 0000 is rese...

Page 17: ...lar chassis b Disconnect the 4 Pin connector that joins the battery to the light head then immediately re connect the battery and the lantern again Step 2 Connect to the lantern using the SealitePro Once the light head and battery are re connected ensure the following procedure is conducted within one minute Otherwise the process at step 1 will need to be completed a Connect to a lantern by pressi...

Page 18: ...ress Change PIN e Enter a New PIN and press OK A prompt to confirm PIN will appear Re enter the same PIN and press OK f One the procedure is complete ensure the 4 socket head screws are replaced to secure the light head and solar chassis Colour Menu Displays the lantern colour White Red Green Blue or Yellow Peak Intensity Menu Displays the Lantern Maximum Intensity in candelas cd based on the LED ...

Page 19: ...an verify the current lantern status Voltage The battery health status Status Displays the battery health status the current light sensor state and if the GPS is enabled synchronised or off station Any warning states will cause the status to be shown in amber or red Lantern Geolocation Displays the lantern coordinates and allows the location to be plotted on a map ...

Page 20: ...anterns synchronisation and monitoring The SealitePro App offers the user the option to modify the GPS and GSM by enabling or disabling the operation In addition it offers different levels of transmissivity conditions for accurate solar calculations Solar Charge This function estimates whether the collected solar charge is sufficient to replenish battery consumption and will indicate if the unit i...

Page 21: ...ates the lantern autonomy based on the lantern settings and geolocation Option 1 Use the current GPS location to establish the lantern autonomy Option 2 An alternate method for setting the calculator is by using the Solar calculator function Select your product from the option s available then select Simulation Geolocation 1097 candela ...

Page 22: ...22 Set Autonomy Location Select a location globally to estimate the lantern autonomy if installed at that location The autonomy will be shown in amber or red if the configuration is not recommended ...

Page 23: ... is configured in a minimum current state in which the LEDs are always off and the internal GPS is disabled Always on The daylight sensor is disabled and the lantern operates according to the set flash character and intensity levels Dusk till Dawn The daylight sensor is monitored and the lantern will only operate at night time Once the Operating Mode is selected press Set Apply to confirm the chan...

Page 24: ...ery Quick Flash OC Occulting greater period on than off ISO Isophase equal period on and off LFL Long Flash Long MO Morse code contains letter To start the Flash Code settings press on the Flash Code field There are three ways to modify the lantern Flash Code 1 Description Modify the Flash Code by selecting the type and length on off of the flash Once the Flash Code is established press Set Apply ...

Page 25: ... Flash Code is established press Set Apply to confirm the change Please Note The number of flashing combinations are limited For more information please check the Sealite Flash Code table 3 Custom Create sequences of custom Flash Codes by nominating the on off times Once the Flash Code is established press Set Apply to confirm the change To add multiple flashing configurations press add for each c...

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Page 27: ... percentage intensity level When Schmidt Clausen is applied the lantern will automatically adjust the intensity level based on the entered range and Flash Code setting The intensity level is automatically adjusted each time a new range is set NOTE This does not apply for changing Flash Code the user must re set the intensity Select Intensity Choose one of four intensity values 25 50 75 or 100 Sele...

Page 28: ...t is beyond the specification of the lantern the entered figure will be displayed in red with the lantern automatically configuring to the maximum possible of 100 In addition once the intensity is selected the winter autonomy will be recalculated ...

Page 29: ...t in GPS receiver and advanced software of the Sealite synchronised lanterns allow for the adoption of Sync Offset channel marking a unique system that cascades the flash synchronisation of channel lanterns in a uni or bi directional flash pattern By default this figure is set to zero Press Sync Offset type a value in seconds and then press Set Apply to confirm the change ...

Page 30: ...d with its microprocessor based system the GPS is specifically designed to provide maximum reliability and performance over a wide range of environmental conditions On the SealitePro App the user has the option to modify the GPS mode by selecting to enable or disable the GPS operation 12 5V 12 5V 12 5V 12 5 2 5 5 12 5V 12 5 12 5V 12 5V 2 5V 12 5V 12 5V 12 5V 12 5V 12 5 12 5V 12 5 12 12 5V 2 5 2 5V...

Page 31: ...ower by disabling the light will not activate at night and shutting off the GPS receiver to rely on the internal clock for date checking Hibernation Mode can be set by programming a start date and end date via the SealitePro To enable the Hibernation Mode tick on the top left box then select the Hibernation start date and Reawaken date Press Set Apply to confirm the settings ...

Page 32: ...e will appear on the Manufacturing Data tab From this drop down tab the user will be able to verify the information that identifies the lantern s internal electronic hardware and firmware versions Moreover the Lantern Printed Circuit Board Serial number is identified SL C510 Marine ...

Page 33: ...n of load current through the system can be monitored The SealitePro App also allows a quick access tab offering the user access to the main setting functions of the lantern applicable to Android devices only By touching the menu button a drop down menu will pop showing the setting functions available In addition the quick access tab offers other additional functions Disconnect By touching Disconn...

Page 34: ...34 Set Default Email Note Android only This option allows to search for an existing contact on the device to use as the default recipient of configuration and status emails ...

Page 35: ...his feature will reset automatically all previously lantern settings to a Factory Reset If the option is selected a confirmation message will display to confirm Select Perform Reset to confirm the reset Please Note Applying the Factory Reset will also reset the Security Pin if one was set by the user SL C510 SL C510 Marine ...

Page 36: ...ect via Bluetooth option is disabled SealitePro requires a device equipped with Bluetooth 4 0 or above If no Bluetooth device is detected the Connect via Bluetooth option will be disabled SealitePro also requires a device running Android KitKat version 4 4 to communicate with Sealite Bluetooth lanterns If SealitePro is installed on a device running Android Jelly Bean version 4 1 4 3 then the Conne...

Page 37: ... Bluetooth supports only one connection at a time therefore if another device is connected it must be disconnected before the lantern appears in a scan result 3 Turn the Bluetooth feature of the mobile device off and on again This may be performed through the Android Notification Bar of some devices or through the Settings App See your device user manual for full instructions 4 Some Android device...

Page 38: ...lds configure new ambient light thresholds Perform a battery health check On receiving a valid key signal from the IR Programmer the light will flash 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 detect...

Page 39: ...iguration keys shall cause the light to flash the configured value Example Key Sequences The light flashes the IR 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 l...

Page 40: ...ashes Good Voltage 3 flashes Low Voltage 2 flashes Cutoff Voltage or below 1 flash I I 1 T C T C B R B T C T C Flash Code Numbers The lamp flashes numbers 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 t...

Page 41: ... are set together for the sunset and sunrise transitions Example key sequence Assume the current Lux settings are at the factory preset values of 2 This sets the ambient light level to be lower than the default 100 lux The light will turn on when its surroundings are darker The light responds by acknowledgement with a long flash L T C T C 1 L L T C T C Level Sunset Dusk Sunrise Dawn 1 65 100 2 100...

Page 42: ...th the intensity switches and is then set to 50 using the IR Remote Control the intensity setting will change to 50 If the intensity is then set to 75 using the switches the new intensity value will be 75 In order to change intensity settings using the IR Remoter 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 Exa...

Page 43: ...storage for a known period the IR Remote Control can be used to configure the lantern into Hibernation Mode for a user programmable date range Hibernation Mode maximises conservation of the battery power by disabling the light will not activate at night and shutting off the GPS receiver to rely on the internal clock for date checking The IR sensor is still monitored in Hibernation Mode Power consu...

Page 44: ...ter Hibernation Mode and depending on the current calendar month setting will either Hibernate or enter Dusk to Dawn mode By default Hibernation Mode is disabled Note you can only use this command once a valid hibernation start end date has been stored in the lantern T C T C L I 1 L I m d m d T C T C M D M D Disable Hibernation Mode Pressing the following key sequence will disable turn off both Hi...

Page 45: ...ge Enable Hibernation L I 1 2 0 T C T C 1 1 5 0 2 L I 1 T C T C 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 off but with access to daylight it will still charge battery pack However the lantern will not keep trac...

Page 46: ...PIN is incorrect Pressing the following key sequence will set the light Security PIN Where X 0 to 9 digit numbers Pressing the following key sequence will unlock the light for 30 minutes Where X 0 to 9 digit numbers Clear or set a new IR Security PIN To clear the security access PIN the light requires to be switched off then on The action will allow to enter the following key commands to clear the...

Page 47: ...s The satellite data is provided from several earth stations using atomic clocks as the time base Continuous self checking ensures that the light will continue to run in synchronisation Light Activation At power up the microprocessor checks that the internal GPS module is programmed correctly and can provide valid time base and time data Once outside with a clear view of the sky valid data should ...

Page 48: ... reports sent to designated email addresses Please contact Sealite for further information and instructions FEATURES Monitor lantern status using any cell phone email address or Sealite s secure web portal Reports alarm conditions to designated cell phone numbers SMS text email addresses View daily monthly yearly lantern diagnostics or receive the information via email Enables proactive maintenanc...

Page 49: ...Flashing ON 1 5 seconds OFF 1 5 seconds Normal ON Normal operating condition Lantern is synchronised to GPS enabled lanterns Flashing 1 x quick flash every 2 seconds Normal ON Lantern is re syncing with GPS The lantern re sync s with the GPS every 15 minutes Flashing 2 x quick flashes every 11 seconds Normal ON Lantern is a Hard Wire Synchronisation Slave Red LED Lantern Status Lantern Comment OFF...

Page 50: ... is not exceeded This Thermal Limit will come into effect if you select a flash characteristic with a heavy duty cycle 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 Note this intensity limit will not be reached for the clear majority of applications The following tables detail the el...

Page 51: ...easured in Watts W For DC Direct Current electrical circuits it is expressed as Power Watts Voltage Volts V x Current Amps A where volts current are instantaneous values b Peak Power is the maximum power rating of a lantern In an instant of time this is the maximum power the lantern will consume It is determined when all a lantern s features are on and the LEDs intensity is at 100 c Average Power ...

Page 52: ... OC Occulting greater period on than off ISO Isophase equal period on and off LFL Long Flash Long MO Morse code contains letter For example VQ 6 LFL 10 S means 6 very quick flashes followed by a long flash during a 10 second interval The amount of power your lantern draws through 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 secon...

Page 53: ... 1 S 0 3 0 7 9 3 147 Q 1 S 0 4 0 6 A 3 163 Q 1 S 0 5 0 5 8 4 132 Q 1 S 0 8 0 2 B 3 179 Q 1 2 S 0 3 0 9 293 FL 1 2 S 0 4 0 8 9 4 148 Q 1 2 S 0 5 0 7 C 3 195 Q 1 2 S 0 6 0 6 F 4 244 FL 1 5 S 0 2 1 3 1 0 16 FL 1 5 S 0 3 1 2 0 5 5 FL 1 5 S 0 4 1 1 0 4 4 FL 1 5 S 0 5 1 0 2 0 32 FL 2 S 0 2 1 8 3 0 48 FL 2 S 0 3 1 7 4 0 64 FL 2 S 0 4 1 6 5 0 80 FL 2 S 0 5 1 5 6 0 96 FL 2 S 0 7 1 3 7 0 112 FL 2 S 0 8 1 2 ...

Page 54: ...5 B 4 180 FL 8 S 1 0 7 0 6 2 98 ISO 8 S 4 0 4 0 A 2 162 LFL 8 S 2 0 6 0 6 6 102 OC 8 S 5 0 3 0 HEX CODE IR Controller FLASH CODE ON OFF A B 294 OC 8 S 6 0 2 0 B 2 178 LFL 8 S 3 0 5 0 F 5 245 FL 9 S 0 9 8 1 C 4 196 FL 9 S 1 0 8 0 7 6 118 OC 9 S 6 0 3 0 0 6 6 FL 10 S 0 2 9 8 1 6 22 FL 10 S 0 3 9 7 281 FL 10 S 0 4 9 6 D 1 209 FL 10 S 0 5 9 5 2 6 38 FL 10 S 0 8 9 2 E 1 225 FL 10 S 1 0 9 0 1 4 20 FL 10...

Page 55: ... FL 2 6 S 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 3 9 57 Q 2 6 S 0 3 0 7 0 3 4 7 295 LFL FL 6 S 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 273 FL 2 6 5 S 0 5 1 0 0 5 4 5 283 FL 2 7 S 0 4 1 2 0 4 5 0 311 FL 2 7 S 0 5 1 5 0 5 4 5 A 9 169 FL 2 7 S 1 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 7 B 123 FL 2 8 S 0 4 0 6 2 0 5 0 8 A 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 4 7 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 8 8 136 FL 2 8 S 0 8 1 2 2 4 3 6 5...

Page 56: ... 187 Q 3 10 S 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 7 7 D 8 216 FL 2 1 10 S 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 1 5 6 5 288 FL 3 12 S 0 4 2 1 0 4 2 1 0 4 6 6 1 B 27 FL 3 12 S 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 7 5 E A 234 FL 3 12 S 0 5 2 0 0 5 2 0 0 5 6 5 E 7 231 FL 3 12 S 0 8 1 2 0 8 1 2 0 8 7 2 B 6 182 FL 3 12 S 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 5 0 4 8 72 FL 2 1 12 S 0 8 1 2 0 8 2 4 0 8 6 0 5 8 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...

Page 57: ...3 2 7 8 D 141 Q 4 6 S 0 4 0 6 0 4 0 6 0 4 0 6 0 4 2 6 299 FL 1 3 8 S 1 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 3 5 309 FL 4 7 S 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 3 7 1 D 29 FL 4 10 S 0 5 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 5 5 0 2 D 45 FL 4 10 S 0 8 1 2 0 8 1 2 0 8 1 2 0 8 3 2 F E 254 Q 4 10 S 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 3 6 7 300 FL 4 10 S 1 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 4 5 312 FL 4 11 S 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 5 0 5 4 5 B E 190 FL 4 12...

Page 58: ... B 8 184 MO U 10 S 0 3 0 7 0 3 0 7 0 9 7 1 C 8 200 MO U 10 S 0 4 0 6 0 4 0 6 1 2 6 8 D 8 216 MO U 10 S 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 1 5 6 5 9 8 152 MO A 10 S 0 5 0 5 1 5 7 5 8 9 137 MO D 10 S 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 A 8 168 MO A 15 S 0 5 1 5 2 0 11 0 F 8 248 MO U 15 S 0 6 0 3 0 6 0 3 1 4 11 8 0 9 9 MO U 15 S 0 7 0 5 0 7 0 5 1 9 10 7 1 9 25 MO U 15 S 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 2 1 10 1 7 D 125 MO B 15 S 1 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 ...

Page 59: ...ssembly and separate the SL C510 lens assembly from the body base section 2 Remove 2 x M4 cap screws washers from the top of the chassis 3 Disconnect the light head and battery via the 4 Pin connector 4 Lift the upper battery bracket out of the SL C510 5 Remove the old battery from the chassis 6 Discard old battery in a safe manner 7 Reconnect the new battery 8 Place battery back inside lantern bo...

Page 60: ...ead cap screws to remove the top casting from the chassis Note Be careful not to damage the O rings on each of these screws If replacements are required please use standard 6 0x1 0mm O ring 5 Slide the rubber corner out of the chassis it may be necessary to lubricate the edges of the solar panels with grease or oil based lubricant if this is difficult to remove 6 Unscrew the affected panel wires f...

Page 61: ...uts and 2 x M4 penny washers that retain the regulator to the top battery bracket and remove the regulator 7 Fit the new regulator using the 2 x M4 CSK screws 2 x M4 penny washers and 2 x M4 nylock nuts 8 Connect the solar positive wires to the S points on the regulator 9 Connect the solar negative wires to the S points on the regulator 10 Connect the battery positive wires to the B point on the r...

Page 62: ... this manual Lantern will not operate for the entire night Expose the lantern to direct sunlight and monitor operation for several days Sealite products typically require 1 5hours of direct sunlight per day to retain full autonomy From a discharged state the lantern may require several days of operational conditions to cycle up to full autonomy Reducing the light output intensity or duty cycle Fla...

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