ORINDA 50W Smart Solar Lighting

ORINDA 50W Installation Manual

Specifications

• Dimensions: 16.0 inches x 60.0 inches x 36.0 inches
• Weight: 25.0 inches
• Solar Panel Size: 39.5 inches x 5.5 inches
• Battery Capacity: 26.0 inches

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ORINDA Urban Lighting Products. ORINDA
solar lights are easy to install and virtually maintenance free.
They use solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity, which is
stored in batteries for use at night. By using ORINDA solar lights,
you can enjoy outdoor lighting without increasing your electric
bill.

Please save these instructions and read them carefully before
attempting any installation or wiring. Do not open or attempt to
repair the product on your own, as it may cause serious damage and
void the product warranty. If you have any questions regarding the
installation, please contact your local distributor.

Battery Notes

1. The LiFePO4 battery-powered Sunlike lights are visibly brighter
   and more reliable than other outdoor solar lights.

2. To fully charge the battery, it may take up to 6 to 12
   hours.

3. The rechargeable battery can provide continuous power for 10
   hours at full capacity.

4. When the battery capacity falls below 40%, the output will be
   reduced to 40%.

The battery status is indicated by the red/green indicator on
the lighting fixture as follows:

• Red Indicator:
  – Slow red light flashing: Charging
  – Red light continuously on: Fully charged
  – Quick red flashing: Charge fault

• Green Indicator:
  – Green light continuously on: More than 40% battery capacity
  remaining
  – Slow green light flashing: Battery capacity below 10%
  – Quick green light flashing: Battery below 0% (mode–Protect
  battery does not over discharging)

To avoid over discharge of the battery during storage, please
recharge the lighting fixture every 3 months using the dedicated
charger. Reset the switch when done.

Installation and Wiring Compliance

1. Installation and wiring must comply with the State and National
   Electrical Codes.

2. The ORINDA 50W model is intended for outdoor use only and
   should not be installed in an unventilated area. It should be
   installed in an environment within the operational temperatures
   defined for the product.

3. The average sunshine in the installation area should be above
   3.5 hours/day to ensure full function of the lighting fixture.
   Avoid areas with shades.

4. Before installation, ensure that the light pole and its
   foundation are solid enough to withstand the lighting
   fixture(s).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I repair the product on my own if it gets damaged?

A: No, attempting to repair the product on your own may cause
serious damage and void the warranty. Please contact your local
distributor for any repairs or technical assistance.

Q: How long does it take to fully charge the battery?

A: To fully charge the battery, it may take up to 6 to 12
hours.

Q: How long can the rechargeable battery provide continuous

power?

A: The rechargeable battery can provide continuous power for 10
hours at full capacity.

Q: What should I do if the battery capacity falls below

40%?

A: When the battery capacity falls below 40%, the output will be
reduced to 40%. It is recommended to recharge the battery to
maintain optimal performance.

ORINDA 50W Installation Manual
SOLTECH Designs and Manufactures Advanced, Solar-Powered LED Technology.
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Contents

0 1 Introduction

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02 Battery Notes

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03 Installation and Wiring Compliance

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04 Mounting Accessories

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ORINDA 50W

05 Installation

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06 Panel Angle

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07 Remote Control Guide

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01 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ORINDA Urban Lighting Products.

Introduction Outdoor solar lighting systems use solar cells which convert sunlight into electricity. Electricity is stored in batteries for use at night. ORINDA solar lights are easy to install and virtually maintenance free. Using them won’t increase your electric bill.
Important In order to avoid deep discharge of the battery during storage, please fully recharge your battery every 4 months. Please make sure that the light is installed in an area with sufficient sunlight irradiance. A strict minimum of 3.5 hours/day of sunshine on average is recommended. Select the right operating mode according to the local legislation needs and the local sunshine conditions. Keep it away from shadows. Self-cleaning available when the light fixture have minimum angle of 15 degrees.
Please save these instructions. Read all of the instructions carefully before attempting to carry out any installation or wiring. Do not open or

attempt to repair the product on your own, as it many cause serious damage and would void the product warranty. Contact your local distributor for any questions concerning the installation.
Range of the light module on the lighting fixture is 20­26 feet (6­8 meters). The ideal installation spacing is >16 feet(5 meters). When installing two or more lighting fixtures on one pole, select desired operating mode before installation. Interference can cause delay or malfunction when using the remote control to change operating modes after installation.
Precautions when working with solar panels When the solar panel is exposed to sunlight, a voltage appears at the output terminals of the solar panel turning it into a source of electricity. To avoid a shock hazard, make sure the solar panel is covered with an opaque (dark) later such as paper or cloth during the installation. Do not make contact with the terminals when the panel is exposed to sunlight or any other light source.

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ORINDA 50W

16.0 inches 60.0 inches

36.0 inches 25.0 inches

39.5 inches

5.5 inches

26.0 inches

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02 Battery Notes

1. The LiFePO4 -battery-powered Sunlike lights are visibly brighter than other outdoor solar lights, and their performance overall is more reliable.
2. To charge the battery fully may take up 6 to 12 hours.
3. The rechargeable battery can work continuously for 10 hours at full power.
4. Output will be reduced to 40% when the battery is below 40% of its capacity.
5. Battery will stop charging when the ambient temperature is below 32°F or above 149°F.

Battery Status is indicated by the red/green indicator on the lighting fixture as follows: – Red indicator (Charging) > Slow red light flashing = Charging > Red light continuously on = fully charged > Quick red flashing = charge fault – Green indicator (not charging) > Green light continuously on = more than 40% of the battery
capacity remaining > Slow green light flashing = battery capacity below 10% > Quick green light flashing = battery below 0% mode–Protect
battery does not over discharging
Storage To avoid over discharge of the battery during storage, please recharge the lighting fixture every 3 months. Use the dedicated charger to charge, reset the switch when done.

(IAP) Intelligent Adaptive Program Battery Control Technology In order to extend the off-grid autonomy of the ORINDA under shady trees, heavy rain, and thick clouds, our controllers now integrate an adaptive smart control feature to actively track battery capacity and adjust light output accordingly. Before integrating this feature, selecting a light output percentage on the remote would yield an accurate percentage of max LED brightness. Now with (IAP), the controller actively monitors the battery and regulates the electrical current to the LEDs. The controller makes light output of the selected percentage on the remote relative to battery capacity rather than max LED output. This smart-control feature can increase our off-grid performance by up to 40%.

MPPT Controller · Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is a technique for
tracking and regulating the output energy from the solar panel to the battery. · Measures the solar panel output voltage and current in real-time and continuously tracks the maximum power. · Regulates the output voltage so that the system can always charge the battery with the maximum power. · Significantly improves the solar system energy utilization rate, with a conversion efficiency up to 97%. · Increases the solar system’s charging efficiency by at least 20% compared to Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

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03 Installation and Wiring Compliance

1. Installation and wiring must comply with the State and National Electrical Codes.
2. The ORINDA 50W model is intended for outdoor use only and should not be installed in an unventilated area, and shall be installed in an environment within the operational temperatures defined for the product.
3. The average sunshine in the installation area should be above 3.5 hours/day in order to ensure full function of the lighting fixture. Avoid areas with shades.

4. Before installation, if applicable, please ensure the light pole and its foundation are solid enough to withstand the lighting fixture(s).
5. Before installation, please ensure that the battery is fully charged. Install during sunny days if possible.
6. Before installation, please press the ON/OFF key in the remote control and check whether it shows a red light on the indicator. Please cover the panel and check if the light module turns on normally within 1 minute.
After Installation The lighting fixture will automatically turn on at night and turn off during daylight.
Important Always orient the solar panel facing the equator (e.g. facing south if in northern hemisphere). Always have a tilt angle of at least 15° to avoid dust accumulation (0°=horizontal plane).

04 Mounting Accessories

ROUND POLE MOUNT
0.4 inches

3.1 inches

POLE SIZE

Top of Pole– Round

8.2 inches

Pole
5.3 inches

7.1 inches

Ø2.4 inches­Ø3.1 inches

2.2 inches 3.1 inches

7.2 inches

POLE ASSEMBLY
24.0 inches
3.0 inches
12.0 inches
Pole Gauge Range 4.7mm=7 gauge 2.9mm=11 gauge The maximum gauge ORINDA mounting can fit is 11. The pole gauge should not go over than that.

Ø2.4 inches­Ø3.1 inches 1.5 inches

TENON ADAPTER If your round pole size is over 3.1 inches, please contact the pole manufacturer for the tenon adapter.
Tenon Adapter–Round

Ø1.25 x 1.5 inches (side hole) X 2

Ø3.1 inches

Ø0.5 inches (thru hole) X 2

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Connect

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Connect

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45°
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70° N 65° N

69° N 68° N 67° N 66° N

64° N

63° N 62° N

61° N 60° N

49° N

48° N

47° N 46° N

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43° N 42° N

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40° N

39° N 38° N

37° N

36° N 35° N 34° N 33° N 32° N 31° N 30° N 29° N

28° N 27° N 26° N 25° N

21° N

20° N

19° N

06 Panel Angle

Washington

Oregon

Idaho

California

Nevada

Utah

Arizona

Alaska

The solar charge in a battery pack won’t last forever. The off­grid system relies on stored solar energy for autonomy. Angling your solar panels properly can boost the power intake of your solar lighting system. You want to angle your solar panels at a tilt based on the area’s latitude.
Tip

Key

You can increase the tilt 15° in the winter or decrease 15° in the summer. In this way you can get the maximum sunlight to recharge the battrey

Strong sunlight

Nromal sunlight

Less sunlight

Best Facing Direction of Solar Panel

Montana Wyoming Colorado
New Mexico

North Dakota South Dakota
Nebraska Kansas

Minnesota Wisconsin

Iowa

Illinois

Missouri

Michigan

Indiana

Ohio

Kentucky

Vermont

Maine

New Hampshire

New York

Massachusetts Rhode Island
Connecticut

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

West Virginia

Delaware Maryland

Virginia

Good

Work

Good

Oklahoma Texas

Arkansas

Tennessee

North Carolina
South Carolina

Louisiana

Alabama

Mississippi

Georgia

Florida

Best
The area will dictate the installation of the fixtures and will sometimes prevent the lights from facing south. But that’s okay! Panels facing West & East won’t get as much light as Southern facing panels, but will still collect a good amount of sunlight. A North facing panel also works, but it will take longer to charge than any other direction. This would mean that the solar charge will be less optimal if installations are facing North.

World Wide Panel Angles
60° 45° 30°
15°

0°

15°

30°

Hawaii

45°

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07 Remote Control Guide

1. On/Off

2. Connect/Test

3. 40%~100% Motion Sensor Mode
5. Night Owl Mode

4. 20%~80% Motion Sensor Mode (Default)
6. Early Bird Mode

7. 100% Constant Mode 10. Timer Mode Disabled
12. Time Mode 8 Hours

8. 70% Constant Mode 9. 40% Constant Mode 11. Timer Mode 4 Hours

3. 40%~100% Motion Sensor Mode Constant 40% brightness (turns on at dusk, turns off at dawn); 100% brightness turns on for 2 minutes when motion is detected.

5. Night Owl Mode Changes as natural light decreases/increases (turns on at dusk); 70% brightness for 0.5 hour, 100% brightness for 3.5 hours, 70% brightness for 1 hour, 50% brightness for 1 hour, 20% brightness for 5 hours (turns off at Dawn).

4. 20%~80% Motion Sensor Mode (Default) Constant 20% brightness (turns on at dusk, turns off at dawn); 80% brightness turns on for 2 minutes when motionis detected.

6. Early Bird Mode Changes as natural light decreases/increases with increased brightness near dawn for early risers (turns on at dusk); 70% brightness for 0.5 hour, 100% brightness for 3.5 hours, 70% brightness for 1 hour, 50% brightness for 1 hour, 20% brightness for 4 hours, 100% brightness for 1 hour (turns off at Dawn).

16ft­33ft
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The range of the remote control to the indicator is 16ft (Day time) to 33ft (Night time). Because the sunlight will impact the signal of the remote control, we suggest our users to setup the mode before they install the light.

1. On/Off When off is selected, the light will stop working. The solar panel will not charge the battery and the battery will not supply electricity to the light.
2. Connect/Test Remote control device can be connected with any lighting fixture, one at a time. To connect, press the button once. It also functions as a test button. To test, press the “Test” button once, the red light will indicate the fixture is charging, green light indicates that the fixture is operating. Testing lasts for 10 seconds, and then it goes back to the mode previously in use.

(IAP) Intelligent Adaptive Program Battery Control Technology In order to extend the off-grid autonomy of the SUNLIKE under shady trees, heavy rain, and thick clouds, our controllers now integrate an adaptive smart control feature to actively track battery capacity and adjust light output accordingly. Before integrating this feature, selecting a light output percentage on the remote would yield an accurate percentage of max LED brightness. Now with (IAP), the controller actively monitors the battery and regulates the electrical current to the LEDs. The controller makes light output of the selected percentage on the remote relative to battery capacity rather than max LED output. This smart-control feature can increase our off-grid performance by up to 40%.

Important Dusk and dawn time can vary for different locations and seasons. The sensors in our products will monitor the light levels where it is installed. The time period shown in the chart above is just an example to help you understand the different lighting modes.
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7. 100% Constant Mode 100% brightness from dusk to dawn.

8. 70% Constant Mode 70% brightness from dusk to dawn.

9. 40% Constant Mode 40% brightness from dusk to dawn.

11. Timer Mode 4 Hours This is an additional mode which can work with any other modes. For example: press this button at any time after you turn on 70% Constant Mode. If the light turns on at 7pm at dusk, it will turn off at 11pm. It will repeat the same schedule hereafter until it is canceled by pressing Timer Mode Disabled.

12. Time Mode 8 Hours This is an additional mode which can work with any other modes. For example: press this button at any time after you turn on 70% Con- stant Mode. If the light turns on at 7pm at dusk, it will turn off at 3am. It will repeat the same schedule hereafter until it is canceled by pressing Timer Mode Disabled.

10. Timer Mode Disabled Press this button to turn off Timer Mode; settings revert back to before Timer Mode was last activated.
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Important Dusk and dawn time can vary for different locations and seasons. The sensors in our products will monitor the light levels where it is installed. The time period shown in the chart above is just an example to help you understand the different lighting modes.
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ORINDA products are covered by a 5 year limited warranty. SOLTECH urban light warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 5 years from date of purchase. To obtain warranty service please contact your local distributor or sales rep for further instruction.

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