<ul><li><p>USER MANUAL</p><p>Technical Support:Email: customerservice@carmanah.comToll Free: 1.877.722.8877 (US &amp; Canada)Worldwide: 1.250.380.0052Fax: 1.250.380.0062Web: carmanah.com</p><p> 2009, Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Revised November 2009. 61249_M650_UserManual_RevB</p><p>M650</p></li><li><p> 2009, Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Revised November 2009. 61249_M650_UserManual_RevB</p><p>M650 USER MANUALWARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS</p><p>2</p><p>Warnings and PrecautionsThe following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual. </p><p>WARNING</p><p>WARNING indicates that serious bodily harm or death may result from failure to adhere to the precautions.</p><p>CAUTION</p><p>CAUTION indicates that damage to equipment may result if the instructions are not followed.</p><p>NOTENOTE suggests optimal conditions under which the equipment will operate effectively and safely, or provides additional information to the reader.</p><p>Regulatory InformationThis Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. </p><p>Cet appareil numrique de la classe [B] est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.</p><p>CAUTION</p><p>approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Installation work must be done by a all applicable local codes and standards.</p><p>Equipment shall be positioned outside the 5m vicinity of a compass as per ISO 694.</p><p>Safety and Usage Precautions</p><p>WARNING</p><p>The M650's Battery Pack contains lead, lead compounds, and other compounds known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Please handle with care and wash your hands thoroughly after handling the Bat-tery Pack.</p><p>CAUTION</p><p>Charge your M650's Battery Pack periodically. Permanent damage and reduced capacity will result if the Battery Pack is not correctly maintained. Refer to page 19 for details on how to maintain your Battery Pack.</p><p>M650s that have been stored will usually require a top-up charge before they are put into service. The most accurate Battery Pack Health status reading is obtained when the M650 has been in a dark location and in Off mode for at least 24 hours.</p><p>Warranty Disclaimer</p><p>NOTEThis manual will familiarize you with the features and operation stan-dards of Carmanahs Model M650 lantern. Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance, instal-lation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the applicable user warranty.</p></li><li><p> 2009, Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Revised November 2009. 61249_M650_UserManual_RevB</p><p>M650 USER MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTS</p><p>3</p><p>Optional Plug-In Charger .....................................19! ...............20Preserving Battery Pack Health ...........................20Storage Procedures .............................................21Replacing the Battery Pack .................................21</p><p>Maintenance ............................................................23</p><p>Recycling.................................................................24The Battery Pack .................................................24</p><p>Shipping ..................................................................25Ship Mode ............................................................25</p><p>Appendix A: 650 Device Manager Software .........26System Requirements .........................................26Hardware Requirements ......................................26Software Requirements .......................................26Installation Procedure ..........................................26Removing the Bottom Cover ................................27Logging In ............................................................28User Functions .....................................................29Checking the Lanterns Status .............................31Status Page .........................................................31' ..............................................32SW Admin Page ...................................................35# ..............................................37User Tasks ...........................................................40$% .....................40Using the Derived Values.....................................40Entering/Exiting Ship Mode .................................42Setting the Time ...................................................43Setting the Day to Night Transition Level .............43Setting the Night to Day Transition Level .............44Setting the ALC ....................................................44Changing the 650 Device Manager Password .............................................................45Understanding the Installation Location Environmental Parameters ..................................45Distributor Functions ............................................46Logging In ............................................................46*+;&lt; ..........................................47Entering the Deployment Location .......................48Setting the Users Device Access ........................48% ...............................49! ..................49</p><p>Table of ContentsWarnings and Precautions ......................................2</p><p>Regulatory Information ..........................................2Safety and Usage Precautions ..............................2Warranty Disclaimer ...............................................2</p><p>Introduction ...............................................................5M650 Applications ..................................................5Common Features and Functionality .....................5M650 Parts Description .........................................7</p><p>Getting Started ..........................................................8Whats in the Box? .................................................8Installing the Bird Deterrent ...................................8On/Off Switch (Optional) ........................................8Bottom Cover Lock ................................................9</p><p>Operation .................................................................10Choosing an Installation Location ........................10Choose a Sunny Location ....................................10Cooler is Better ....................................................10Installing the M650 ...............................................10</p><p> ............................................. 11Methods ............................................................... 11On-Board User Interface ...................................... 11Removing the Bottom Cover ................................ 11Status Report .......................................................12Editing Parameters ..............................................12Entering the Passcode .........................................13Editing the Flash Code ........................................13Editing the Effective Intensity ...............................14Editing the Automatic Light Control (ALC) mode .14Resetting to Initial Settings ..................................15Editing the Date ...................................................15Installing the Bottom Cover ..................................16650 Device Manager Software ............................17On/Off Switch .......................................................17Off Mode ..............................................................17Standard On Mode ..............................................17Fog Mode .............................................................18Infrared Remote Programmer (Optional) .............18</p><p>Battery Pack ............................................................19Battery Pack Health Status ..................................19Charging the Battery Pack ...................................19Solar Charging .....................................................19</p></li><li><p> 2009, Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Revised November 2009. 61249_M650_UserManual_RevB</p><p>M650 USER MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTS</p><p>4</p><p>= ...............................49$= ...............................50$&gt;J....................50!&gt;= ..................................51Changing Passcodes ...........................................51Updating the Firmware ........................................52Updating the Flash Code Table............................53Retrieving a Datalog ............................................54</p><p>Appendix B: Using the Infrared Remote Programmer ..............................................55</p><p>Entering the Passcode .........................................55Changing the Flash Code ....................................56Turning the M650 Off ...........................................57Setting the M650 to Ship Mode ...........................57Restoring the M650 from Ship Mode ...................58Determining the Battery Pack's State of Health ...58</p><p>Appendix C: Ordering Codes ................................59M650 Accessories ................................................59</p><p> ...................................60Form-Factor .........................................................60Optical ..................................................................60Energy Capture ....................................................60Energy Storage ....................................................60User Interface ......................................................60Standards and Testing .........................................60Standards and Testing (continued) ......................61Patents .................................................................61Mounting ..............................................................61Photometric Plots .................................................62</p><p>Appendix E: Flash Codes ......................................63</p><p>Appendix F: Calculation of Nominal Range and Effective Intensity ...................................................72</p><p>Nominal Range ....................................................72Effective Intensity .................................................73</p><p>Appendix G: Warranty and Customer Service Information ................................................74</p></li><li><p> 2009, Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Revised November 2009. 61249_M650_UserManual_RevB</p><p>M650 USER MANUALINTRODUCTION</p><p>5</p><p>Common Features and Functionality</p><p>The M650:</p><p>KIs a self-contained, high-performance, low-maintenance and easy-to-install solar-powered light source.</p><p>KIs programmed for geographical location to optimize output and prevent a user from potentially damaging the product.</p><p>KIs suitable for a range of marine and obstruction applications.</p><p>KIs visible from up to approximately 4 nautical miles (7 kilometres), depending on the solar energy available at the installation location and the selected Flash Code.</p><p>KIs durable and reliable with double o-ring sealing.KOffers dusk-to-dawn operation with programmable </p><p>transition levels.KFeatures a replaceable Battery Pack.</p><p>KHas a tool-less removable Bottom Cover for accessing the On-Board User Interface (OBUI).</p><p>KQXKQ&gt;Y;</p></li><li><p> 2009, Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Revised November 2009. 61249_M650_UserManual_RevB</p><p>M650 USER MANUALINTRODUCTION</p><p>6</p><p>KHas four different user interfaces:KOn Board User Interface (OBUI)</p><p>K(Optional) On/Off Switch</p><p>K(Optional) Infrared Programmer</p><p>!</p><p>'#</p><p>$</p><p>K650 Device Manager software, via USB cable</p><p>KHas multiple layers of programmable password protection.</p><p>KIs available in red, green, yellow, white and blue LED output colours.</p><p>KIs designed in accordance with the European Union's guidelines for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electronic equipment (RoHS).</p></li><li><p> 2009, Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Revised November 2009. 61249_M650_UserManual_RevB</p><p>M650 USER MANUALINTRODUCTION</p><p>7</p><p>bird deterrent mounting hole (one per mounting foot)</p><p>solar panel</p><p>visual colour indicator</p><p> label</p><p>lens</p><p>mounting foot</p><p>BOTTOM VIEW</p><p>SIDE VIEW</p><p>INTERNAL VIEW (BOTTOM COVER REMOVED)</p><p>pressure equalizing vent</p><p>battery connector</p><p>USB port</p><p>battery strap</p><p>battery strap tab</p><p>on-board interface</p><p>user interface display</p><p>set buttonselector buttons</p><p>optional on/off switch</p><p>bottom cover locking tab and screw</p><p>removable bottom cover</p><p>mounting hole</p><p>M650 Parts Description</p></li><li><p> 2009, Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Revised November 2009. 61249_M650_UserManual_RevB</p><p>M650 USER MANUALGETTING STARTED</p><p>8</p><p>Getting Started</p><p>Whats in the Box?</p><p>The M650 ships in a small cardboard box. Each box contains:</p><p>KOne M650 lantern.KOne Bird Deterrent.KOne illustrated </p><p>Quick Start Guide.</p><p>NOTEThe M650 User Manual (this document) is shipped independently of the M650. It is also available for download on carmanah.com.</p><p>Installing the Bird Deterrent</p><p>Included with each M650 is one Bird Deterrent. If bird fouling of the M650 is a concern in your installation environment, install the Bird Deterrent as follows:</p><p>1. Insert the short L-shaped end through the small hole in the top of one of the M650 mounting feet.</p><p>2. Rotate the wire upwards 90 degrees until it is in the upright position.</p><p>3. Twist the Bird Deterrent clockwise until the L-shaped end snaps into the groove on the bottom of the mounting foot. The Bird Deterrent extends over the top of the M650 to prevent birds from landing on the M650.</p><p>NOTE*+;</p></li><li><p> 2009, Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Revised November 2009. 61249_M650_UserManual_RevB</p><p>M650 USER MANUALGETTING STARTED</p><p>9</p><p>When switched off, the M650 remembers its Flash Code, intensity, and other settings. </p><p>NOTEWith the switch in the Off position, the M650's LED will not turn on, and it will not respond to commands from the IR Remote. The M650 will, however, charge its Battery Pack when exposed to sunlight, regardless of the position of its switch.</p><p>on/off switch</p><p>The switch has two positions, On ( ) and Off ( ).</p><p>1. To put the switch in the On position, slide the switch to the right until it snaps into position. In the On position, a I symbol is visible on the switch.</p><p>2. To put the switch in the Off position, slide the switch to the left until it snaps into position. In the Off position, a O symbol is visible on the switch. </p><p>NOTERemoving the bottom cover is equivalent to placing the switch in the On position.</p><p>Bottom Cover Lock</p><p>You can lock or unlock the M650 Bottom Cover by tightening or loosening the locking screw from the tab on the Bottom Cover. Tightening the screw renders the Bottom Cover tamper-proof when it is installed ^X</p><p>NOTETo unlock the Bottom Cover, loosen the screw; it does not need to be fully removed.</p></li><li><p> 2009, Carmanah Technologies Corporation. Revised November 2009. 61249_M650_UserManual_RevB</p><p>M650 USER MANUALOPERATION</p><p>10</p><p>Operation</p><p>Choosing an Installation Location</p><p>NOTEFull solar exposure is critical to the M650s long-term performance. Ensure that the installation location has year-round, unrestricted sun exposure throughout the day.</p><p>Choose a Sunny Location</p><p>During the winter, the sun is lower on the horizon. Because the angle of the sun changes with the seasons, you must be aware that obstructions such as trees, buildings, and mountains that do not shade the M650 during the summer may shade it during the winter. Choose your installation location very carefully to prevent this situation, because shade dramatically reduce...</p></li></ul>