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Vega Industries VLB-44 Instructions Manual

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Summary of VLB-44

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 vega industries vlb-44 led lantern instructions general information the vega vlb-44 led lantern is a versatile lantern capable of being installed on buoys, fixed structures and lighthouses. It is generally used when a self-contained led lantern is not feasible...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 selection criteria (cont’d) range, luminous range, light color, light characteristic, background lighting, and meteorological visibility are used to calculate intensity needs. The vlb-44 has a feature that allows the lantern to produce the same effective inten...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 purchase cghq established a 5 year requirements contract with vega industries. Orders for lanterns are placed through ms. Jing liu at the silc in alameda, ca. Provide a copy of the funded procurement request to her with the “cims bound box” checked, routed to ...

  • Page 4: Programming

    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 programming - overview the lantern must be programmed to the proper flash rhythm and intensity before deployment. The lantern is programmed using the vega infrared (ir) remote control or any rca tv remote. There are about 30 different rca tv universal remote c...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 programming - overview (cont’d) for flash rhythms not listed on the previous page, consult vega’s ir programmer manual supplied with each programmer for a nonstandard code. Pay careful attention to the existing on/off times of the light and try to match the rh...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 programming notes: • the lantern must be programmed with power applied in daytime conditions outside or in a lighted room (fluorescent lighting may not allow proper programming). • programming entries must not lag by more than 10 seconds or the lantern will ex...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 7 a. Flash rhythm. To start a programming session, gather the data for each operation. For example, the following vlb-44 has a flash rhythm of fl6(.6) and an intensity setting of 7280 candelas. The code for fl6(.6) is 337 and the intensity value is 7280. The r...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 programming (cont’d) b. Intensity. Next, assemble the codes, as shown below for your intensity setting programming sequence: code operation programming 1 feature nighttime intensity 1 (daytime intensity code 2; see below) value intensity, 7280 7280 the program...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 programming – reading a program setting the program settings can be deciphered by reading and recording (writing down) lantern flash sequences upon activation with the ir remote control. The flash rhythm and intensity are read as separate sequences and may be ...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 custom flash rhythm (cont’d) first, determine the desired flash and eclipse lengths for your custom rhythm. Remember, as discussed earlier in this manual, rotating beacons have very short flash lengths. The minimum flash length for the vlb-44 is 0.3 seconds on...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 custom flash rhythm (cont’d) the custom rhythm has been entered into the lantern’s memory. Now the lantern must be programmed to display that new rhythm. The code for a custom rhythm is 999. With power applied to the lantern in a lighted room or outside, aim t...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 design considerations the lantern is mounted to the standard 200mm (7.875”) diameter three-hole mount. Additionally, a 3.5” hole through the center of the lantern allows other apparatus to be mounted above the lantern without obstructing the lens. Height will ...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 installation – vlb-44-10 on a buoy top of radar reflector solar panel mounting frame 1/2” bolt flat washer split lock washer nut note high base for buoys figure 2. Sandwich the panel stand between the lantern and buoy and attach with ½” threaded stainless stee...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 installation - vlb-44-10 on a buoy (cont’d) hardware (no cross ribs, vertical reflectors, etc.). Drill four 9/32” diameter holes through the reflector. Install the junction box using the provided hardware. Route the wires through the stuffing tubes, as shown i...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 installation – vlb-44-05 on a structure (cont’d) mount and level the lantern using three ½” stainless steel studs or bolts, as shown in figure 5. Do not lose the plastic inserts in the base or over tighten the fasteners, crushing the inserts as they prevent ga...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 installation - vlb-44-2.5 in a lighthouse the physical installation at a lighthouse is the same as for a structure. Leveling is especially critical as the vertical divergence (beam spread) is very narrow and the light may not project in the direction of the ma...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 servicing servicing should be performed in accordance with the standard cycle established for the aid. Ensure that the lens is clean. Wipe with a cloth dampened with mild soap and water, if necessary. Cover the window above the label to ensure that the lantern...

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    Vega vlb-44 lantern 25 jan 2011 - rev 9 18 power cable replacement (cont’d) black or brown (+) white or blue (-) note how ends are sealed with heat shrink green/yellow (not used*) *only used when double stacking 8 tier lanterns. For most applications a 2-wire power cable will suffice. Questions/comm...