Service manual

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SLC500 & SLC600
Solar Marine Lanterns
Introduction
Congratulations! By choosing to purchase a Sealite lantern you have become the owner of
one of the most advanced LED marine lanterns in the world.
Sealite Pty Ltd has been manufacturing lanterns for over 25 years, and particular care has been taken to
ensure your lantern gives years of service.
As a commitment to producing the highest quality products for our customers, Sealite has been independently
certiedascomplyingwiththerequirementsofISO9001:2008qualitymanagementsystem.
Sealite lanterns comply with requirements of the US Coast Guard in 33 CFR part 66 for Private Aids To
Navigation.
By taking a few moments to browse through this booklet, you will become familiar with the versatility of your
lantern, and be able to maximise its operating function.
Please remember to complete the Sealite warranty registration card accompanying your lantern.
Operating Principle
The solar module of the lantern converts sunlight to an electrical current that is used to charge the battery. The
battery provides power to operate the lantern at night.
Theasherunithasverylowcurrentrequirements.AmicroprocessordrivesanarrayofultrabrightLED’s
throughaDC/DCconverter,whichenablestheLED’stooperatewithinthemanufacturer’sspecications.The
battery is protected from over-charging within the circuit to ensure maximum battery life.
Ondarkness,themicroprocessorwillinitiateaprogramcheckandafterapproximately1minutebeginashing
to 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 design and development of software and related
circuitry. All individual electronic components are sourced directly by Sealite procurement staff ensuring that
only the highest quality components are used in our products.
LED Technology
AllmarinelanternsusethelatestadvancementsinLED(LightEmittingDiode)technologyasalightsource.
ThemajoradvantageofLED’sovertraditionallightsourcesiswellestablishedinthattheytypicallyhavean
operational life in excess of 100,000 hours, resulting in substantial savings to maintenance and servicing
costs.
Precision Construction
Commitment to investing in the design and construction of injection-moulded parts including optic lenses, light
bases and a range of other components ensures that all Sealite products are of a consistent & superior quality.
Optical Performance
SealitemanufacturesarangeofmarineLEDlensesmouldedfrommulti-cavitydies.Complexshapessuchas
theSL70,BargeSafe™and16-segmentmulti-focuslensesareatestamenttothecompany’ssuperior
in-house lens manufacturing capabilities and outstanding optical performance.
Award-winning, Patented Technology
SeveralUnitedStatesandAustralianpatentregistrationsareheldonSealite’srangeofinnovativedesigns,
withotherregionalpatentspendinginCanada,UnitedKingdomandEurope.