SOLTECH 8W SUNLIKE Urban Lighting Products Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- SOLTECH
Table of Contents
SOLTECH 8W SUNLIKE Urban Lighting Products
Thank you for purchasing SUNLIKE 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. SUNLIKE solar lights are easy to install and virtually maintenance-free. Using them won’t increase your electric bill.
Important
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 is available when the light fixture
has a 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 may
cause serious damage and would void the product warranty. Contact your local
distributor for any questions concerning the installation. The 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 the 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
.
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 to 6 to 12 hours.
- The rechargeable battery can work continuously for 10 hours at full power.
- Output will be reduced to 40% when the battery is below 40% of its capacity.
- The 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 (Discharging)
- Greenlight 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, and
reset the switch when done.
(IAP) Intelligent Adaptive Program Battery Control Technology
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%.
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 of up to 97%.
- Increases the solar system’s charging efficiency by at least 20% compared to Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
Installation and Wiring Compliance
- Installation and wiring must comply with the State and National Electrical Codes.
- The SUNLIKE 8W/20W/30W 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.
- The average sunshine in the installation area should be above 3.5 hours/day to ensure the 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 the
northern hemisphere). Always have a tilt angle of at least 15° to avoid dust
accumulation (0°=horizontal plane)
Mounting Accessories
Installation
Slip Fitter and Straight Arm
Panel Angle
The solar charge in a battery pack won’t last forever. The off-grid 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
You can increase the tilt to 15° in the winter or decrease 15° in the summer.
In this way, you can get the maximum sunlight to recharge the battery.
Remote Control Guide
The range of the remote control to the indicator is 16ft (Daytime) to 33ft (Night time). Because the sunlight will impact the signal of the remote control, we suggest our users set up the mode before they install the light.
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 devices 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 motion is detected.
Night Owl Mode
Changes as natural light decreases/increases (turns on at dusk); 70%brightness
for 0.5 hhours 100% brightness for 3.5 hours, 70% bright-ness 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 hours, 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
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
period shown in the chart above is just an example to help you understand the
different lighting modes.
Remote Control Guide
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 to before Timer Mode
was last activated.
Timer Mode 4 Hours
This is an additional mode that can work with any other mode. For example:
press this button at any time after you turn on 70%Constant Mode. If the light
turns on at 7 pm at dusk, it will turn off at 11 pm. 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 that can work with any other mode. For example:
press this button at any time after you turn on 70%Con- stant Mode. If the
light turns on at 7 pm at dusk, it will turn off at 3 am. It will repeat the
same schedule hereafter until it is canceled by pressing Timer Mode Disabled
.
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
period shown in the chart above is just an example to help you understand the
different lighting modes.
SUNLIKE 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 5 years from the date of purchase. To obtain warranty service please contact your local distributor or sales rep for further instructions.
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