SOLTECH Sunlike 50W Solar LED Lighting Solutions Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- SOLTECH
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SOLTECH Sunlike 50W Solar LED Lighting Solutions
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SUNLIKE 50W Urban Lighting Products.
Introduction
The high-performance SUNLIKE 50W is a municipal-grade solar outdoor lighting
system that provides bright off-grid light. This heavy-duty com-mercial
dedicated series is ideal for highways, city streets, large parking lots, and
area lighting. It comes in a wide choice of configurations, lighting outputs,
and recommended pole heights. The SUNLIKE 50W is optimized to provide years of
bright, reliable light. Industry-leading efficiency, dense batteries, and
advanced controls to guarantee the highest possible off-grid autonomy.
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. Se-lect 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 20–26 feet(6–8 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)
layer 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.
OVERVIEW
Battery Notes
- The LiFePO4 -battery-powered SUNLIKE lights are visibly brighter than other outdoor solar lights, and their performance overall is more reliable.
- To charge the battery fully may take up 6 to 12 hours.
- Output will be reduced to 40% when the battery is below 40% of its capacity.
- Battery will stop charging when the ambient temperature is below 32°F or above 149°F.
Battery Status is indicated by the red indicator on the lighting fixture as follows:
- Slow red light flashing (Every 2.5s) = Working
- Slow red flashing (Every 5s) = Open circurt
- Red light continuously on = Non-working
- Quick red flashing (Every 0.5s) = Charge fault
- Quick red flashing (Every 0.1s) = Over current or Short circurt
Storage
To avoid over-discharge of the battery during storage, please recharge the
lighting fixture every 4 months. Use the dedicated charger to charge, reset
the switch when done.
Battery Replacement
- Loose the screws of the solar board and front board, and remove solar board and front board.
- Disconnect all wires of solar board, LED light and indicator.
- Loose battery pack screws and replace the battery pack with a new one.
- Tighten the screws of battery pack.
- Connect the wire connectors of LED light and indicator.
- Install the front board and solar board.
- Connect the wire connectors of solar board.
(Be sure the solar board wires go out from the back hole and stay on wire holders of each side when you connect them).
ATTENTION
DO NOT recommend replace battery pack on your own. Please conntact SOLTECH for
any battery’s questions.
(IAP) Intelligent Adaptive Program Battery Control Technology
In order to extend the off-grid autonomy of the SUNLIKE 50W 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%.
ATTENTION
After opening the SUNLIKE 50W, package, you will notice that the solar panel
is covered, and the indicator is flashing every 5 seconds. It signifies that
the fixture is in open circuit mode. Once the fixture is taken out of the
package, and the solar panel is no longer covered, the SUNLIKE 50W will
automatically turn on, and the indicator will begin flashing every 2.5
seconds. The light head will then turn on for 1 minute and then shut off
again. It means the fixture is switching from open circuit mode to standard
working mode.
If you wish to shut off the light, you must first cover the solar panel. Then
press the off button on the remote. You can also just press the off button to
turn off the lights during the night. When the solar panel detects light, the
fixture will activate and resume normal operation again.
Installation and Wiring Compliance
- Installation and wiring must comply with the State and National Electrical Codes.
- The SUNLIKE 50W models are 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.
- 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.
- Before installation, if applicable, please ensure the light pole and its foundation are solid enough to withstand the lighting fixture(s).
- Before installation, please ensure that the battery is fully charged. Install during sunny days if possible.
- 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).
Ordering Information Chart
Series| Wattage| Color
Temperature
| Mounting Options| Finish
---|---|---|---|---
STLSTC =SUNLIKE
|
50 =50W 9000 Lumens
|
3 =3000K
|
MS =Mounting Sleeve
|
GY =Gray
| | 4 =4000K| | BR =Bronze
| | 5 =5000K| |
| | 6 =5700K| |
For example: STLSTC503MSGY
This means the customer wants a SUNLIKE 50 watt, 3000K CCT, mounting sleeve
installation, with a gray finish.
DO NOT send the sample number directly to our sales. Use the information
in the chart above to create a model number with the correct series, wattage,
temperature, mounting option, and finish for the product that you want.
Mounting Accessories
MOUNTING SLEEVE
POLE ASSEMBLY
TENON ADAPTER
If your round pole size is over 3.1 inches, or you use square pole, please
connect with pole manufacturer for the tenon adapter.
Installation
Please loose the screws to adjust the angle of the light.
TENON ADAPTER
If your round pole size is over 3.1 inches, or you use square pole, please
connect with pole manufacturer for the tenon adapter.’
Panel Angle
Remote Control Guide
-
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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). -
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).
(IAP) Intelligent Adaptive Program Battery Control Technology
In order to extend the off-grid autonomy of the SUNLIKE 50W 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. Prior to including this feature, selecting a light output
percentage on the remote determined the constant percentage of max LED
brightness. Now with (IAP), the controller actively monitors the battery and
regulates the electrical current to the LEDs. The controller now applies the
selected percentage output on the remote to the battery capacity, rather than
the max LED output. This smart-control feature can increase our off-grid
performance by up to 40%.
Important
Dust 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.
-
100% Constant Mode
100% brightness from dusk to dawn. -
70% Constant Mode
70% brightness from dusk to dawn. -
40% Constant Mode
40% brightness from dusk to dawn. -
Timer Mode Disabled
Press this button to turn off Timer Mode; settings revert back to before Timer Mode was last activated. -
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. -
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.
Important
Dust 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.
SUNLIKE 50W is 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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