Service manual

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AIS Monitoring System
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 20 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 certified as complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 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 flasher 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
specifications. 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
flashing to the set code
Technology
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 and superior quality.
Optical Performance
Sealite manufactures a range of marine LED lenses moulded from multi-cavity dies. Complex shapes
such as the SL70 lens 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.