Carmanah E Series User Manual

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Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com | carmanahtraffic.com 66E SERIES USER MANUAL6.0 COMMISSIONING6.0 CommissioningAfter installing and programming the E Series beacon, the following commissioning verification checklist helpsensure that everything is working as it should be and that your flashing beacon is ready to serve the public formany years of reliable and sustained operation. All settings are correct, particularly the LED driver current (“Intensity” in EMS user interface), flash patternand flash duration (if applicable) No LED fault message on the EMS. For single or triple fixture systems, ensure the flash pattern is set for unison Fixtures flash properly: R920-E or R820-E: Press pushbutton or use “TEST” at the EMS user interface at EMS. R829-E: Use “TEST” at EMS user interface or activate override switch R247-E: Use “TEST” at EMS user interface Light fixtures are tightened and pointed in the correct direction toward oncoming traffic lanes. Retrieved calendar from R829-E is confirmed to be accurate. Solar panel pointed south (or wherever custom instructions required). Override box (if equipped) correctly activates or deactivates the flashing (depending on E Series modelconfiguration). The solar panel is properly latched, and the solar engine body is secured tightly and unable to spin. No debris covering the photosensor window on top of the solar engine. Vents are clear, and screens are intact. Sealing gaskets on door are intact. Solar panel is producing voltage in sunlight (use EMS “Solar” menu item). System has clear sky access and no removal of obstructions is required. Note the possibility for nearby foliage to eventually shade the solar panel. If so, set a reminder to inspectlater. Battery voltage is healthy (use either a voltmeter or EMS “Battery” menu item). Verify both fuses are intact so that the system doesn't just run off a single battery (use voltmeter toconfirm fuse continuity or disconnect each fuse individually and confirm the other fuse still allows EMS tooperate). Yellow fuse holders are tightly sealed to prevent water ingress. RRFB light bar flashing starts with left module first. Remote systems are turning on and off correctly via wireless control. Verify the indicator LEDs on the ends of light bars can be seen by pedestrians across the street.