Tideland Signal Corp.

Aids to Navigation Products

OPERATION MANUAL
NOVA-65 SC
011.1258-00
Featuring

Alfredo Dominguez Paul Mueller Larry Mitschke

Engineering Mgr. Project Engr. Checker

B 0276 UPDATED TO NEW FORMAT 15JUNE16 RBT

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TIDELAND SIGNAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ ..1

1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................2
1.2 Specifications ....................................................................................................................2
1.3 Technical ...........................................................................................................................3
1.3.1 Electrical .....................................................................................................................3
1.3.2 Operation Modes........................................................................................................7
2.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 10
2.1 Unpacking........................................................................................................................10
2.1.1 Packing List/Part Numbers ......................................................................................10
2.1.2 Testing the Unit ........................................................................................................10
2.2 Mounting/Physical Installation .........................................................................................11
2.2.1 Mounting Hole Pattern .............................................................................................11
2.2.2 Installation ................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Changing Flash Code ..............................................................................................12
2.3 Wiring ..............................................................................................................................13
3.0 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Safety...............................................................................................................................13
3.2 Configuration ...................................................................................................................13
3.3 LED Power Configuration ................................................................................................21
3.4 Configuring as Backup to a Rotating Beacon .................................................................22
3.5 GPS Options and Configuration ......................................................................................25
4.0 maintenance....................................................................................................................... 26
4.1 Safety...............................................................................................................................26
4.2 Service .............................................................................................................................26
4.3 Disassembly/Reassembly ...............................................................................................26
4.4 Moisture Protection .........................................................................................................29
4.5 Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................29
4.5.1 Mechanical Verification ............................................................................................29
4.5.2 Configuration Verification .........................................................................................29
4.5.3 Testing the Nova-65 SC...........................................................................................29
4.5.4 Troubleshooting with SignalView™ .........................................................................30
5.0 Spare Parts ........................................................................................................................ 32

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 NOVA-65 SC .................................................................................................................... 1

Figure 2 General Arrangement ....................................................................................................... 3
Figure 3 Block Diagram .................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 4 Sunswitch Diagram ........................................................................................................... 5
Figure 5 Fail Terminal Diagram ...................................................................................................... 7
Figure 6 Cut Off Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 7 Mounting Hole Dimensions ............................................................................................ 11
Figure 8 On/Off/Winter Charging Switch ...................................................................................... 12
Figure 9 System Wiring Diagram (Cable access is optional) ....................................................... 13
Figure 10 Internal Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................ 14
Figure 11 Blanking Panel Diagram ............................................................................................... 24
Figure 12 GPS Diagram................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 13 Exploded Diagram ........................................................................................................ 27
Figure 14 Disassembly Diagram ................................................................................................... 28
Figure 15: EPDM Gasket .............................................................................................................. 29

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 S4 Address Table ............................................................................................................ 16

Table 2 S4 Sequence Delay Table ............................................................................................... 18
Table 3 Default Option Table ........................................................................................................ 19
Table 4 Power Selection Table ..................................................................................................... 22
Table 5 S4 Function Table ............................................................................................................ 23
Table 6 Rotation Period Table ...................................................................................................... 24

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL:

WARNING! Failure to heed a warning SHALL result in personnel injury or

equipment damage.

WARNING! Failure to heed this warning SHALL result in exposure to

dangerous voltage.

CAUTION! Failure to heed a caution MAY result in personnel injury or

equipment damage.
NOTE: Failure to heed a note may result in equipment or process fail

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1.0 OVERVIEW
The Nova-65 SC features unique and proprietary optics which provide a 360° beam at
5°, 10° or 20° vertical divergence. Utilizing a highly efficient compact lens, the Nova-
65 SC is engineered to utilize the advanced and cost-effective technology of LEDs.

Solar modules and high-grade batteries are housed in a compact self-contained

marine lantern, designed for low maintenance with a projected service life of 10 years
before any significant maintenance is needed. The 10° divergence lens is ideal for
fixed or floating aids to navigation while the 20° lens provides exceptional
performance on buoys. The 5° lens can be used to meet specific needs that require
a much longer range while still using a minimal amount of power.

The Nova-65 SC’s power efficiency provides superior performance in fixed or floating
aids to navigation applications.

Figure 1 NOVA-65 SC

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1.1 Features
 5°,10° or 20° vertical divergence lens
 User selectable power settings for multiple visual range performance
 User selectable flash characters
 Available in all IALA approved colours
 A constant current power source provides maximum lifetime of LEDs
 Temperature compensated LED drive circuits ensure uniform brightness
with ambient temperature change
 GPS Synchronisation
 Full monitor and control capability
 SignalView™ application to set user options

1.2 Specifications
Colours Available: ......................................................... Red, green, yellow, white, blue

Vertical Divergence: ....................................... 5, 10 or 20 degrees at 50%; ± 2 degrees

Visibility: .......................................................................... 360° horizon (omnidirectional)
Input Voltage: ..................................................................................................... 12 VDC
Power Consumption: .................................................................... Variable up to 5 watts
Power Setting: ........................................................................................ Field selectable
Quiescent Current: .............................................................................. Light only < 2 ma
With internal GPS < 3 ma
Solar Panels: ............................................ 4 Panels, each at 12 Volts 5.5 Watt Nominal
Battery Capacity: ............................................................................... 38 or 45 Amp-hour
Battery Type: ...................................................................................... Sealed Lead Acid

Reverse Current Protected

Immunity:........................................................Per European Community EMC Directive
And IALA Guideline 1012 Level 5+
Construction: ............................................................ Rotationally moulded polyethylene
Base: .................................................................................................... Removable base
Construction: ............................................................ Rotationally moulded polyethylene
Mounting: ............................................................ 4 mounting 18 mm (0.7 in) holes on a
.........................................................................465 mm (18 in) diameter bolt hole circle
Storage Temperature: ............................................................................... -40° to +70°C
Relative Humidity: .............................................................................. 100% condensing

Flash Codes: ..................... Up to 256 codes, field selectable or via communication link
Synchronisation: ......................................................................GPS or hard wire options
Monitor and Control: .......................................................................................... Capable
Sunswitch Threshold: ..................................................................................... Adjustable

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Size: .....................................L 428 mm (17 in) x W 428 mm (17 in) x H 552 mm (22 in)
plus an additional 75 mm (3 in) each for the two
handles
Weight: ...................................................................................................... 20 kg (44 lbs)

Atmosphere: .............................................. Rated for continuous operation in a salty air

Wind: ...................................................................... Designed to withstand wind speeds
.. in excess of 300 kmph
(180 mph)
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change.

Figure 2 General Arrangement

1.3 Technical
1.3.1 Electrical
The Nova-65 SC uses the MaxiHalo II control circuit. The control circuit
assembly provides terminal connections for power source, sunswitch, fail
monitor signal and synchronization signal.

Block Diagram
A block diagram of the principal parts of the MaxiHalo II Control Circuit is shown
in

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Figure 3 Block Diagram.

Figure 3 Block Diagram

Input Power Filter

Battery power is supplied to the control circuit through the Input Power Filter.
The Input Power Filter protects against input power transients, provides reverse
polarity protection and includes circuitry to arrest induced lighting surges.

Main Microcontroller
The main control unit, U1, a microcontroller, controls high-level functions of the
MaxiHalo II controller. It generates the flash code, requests and receives sync
communications, receives inputs from the sunswitch (photocell) and
configuration information from switches S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5.

Sunswitch
The sunswitch monitors ambient light level and produces an output signal to be
measured by the MaxiHalo II controller. Day and night threshold levels can be
set using SignalView. To avoid false activation, the system is designed to
require the crossing of two light levels to switch to either day or night operating
modes. See Figure 4 Sunswitch Diagram.

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Figure 4 Sunswitch Diagram

Flash Codes
256 flash codes are pre-programmed into the MaxiHalo II controller and are
user-selectable by SignalView, or by using the hexadecimal (sixteen position)
switches S1 and S2. Please see Code Selection Guide (part number 011.1092-
00).

Adjusting Power
Power to the LEDs can be set by using SignalView to adjust output as a percent
of full power (0 to 100%). If using the 4-position power switch, S5, there is a
choice of 16 different power levels (see Section 3.3 LED Power Configuration,
below).

Synchronization
The ASCII Sync signal uses a proprietary Tideland protocol that employs
transmitted serial data to control, monitor and synchronize multiple flash units.
This system is compatible with SignalView or NavLink systems. It primarily is
used to synchronize flashes of several units that use ASCII Sync and to control
Main/Standby lanterns. The protocol also synchronizes on-at-night and off-at-
day switch over for all connected lights.

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GPS Synchronization
GPS synchronization is enabled when the MaxiHalo II controller is fit with an
internal GPS receiver and antenna.

A GPS synchronized light flashes in synchronization with the Coordinated

Universal Time (UTC) of Global Position Satellites. Thus, all GPS-equipped
Tideland flashers with the same flash code flash in unison without having
interconnected sync terminals or additional radio links.

A GPS configured Nova-65 SC can be synchronized with other standard ASCII

sync lanterns by connecting MaxiHalo II controller sync terminals. In this case,
the Nova-65 SC acts as the synchronization master, producing the ASCII
character to synchronize other lanterns. The light retains its remote monitoring
capability.

Optional Real Time Clock (RTC)

The RTC is an integrated circuit interconnected to the main microcontroller. It
keeps twenty-four hour time and date information. The RTC can be set and
read using SignalView. When main power is removed from the light, a lithium
battery maintains date and time. The primary function of the RTC is to program
the light to disable during the seasonal period when there is no vessel traffic,
and to re-enable during the season when vessel traffic is active.

RTC Battery
The RTC lithium battery is used for power when main power is disconnected
from the MaxiHalo II controller. S3-2 is provided to disconnect the lithium
battery from the circuit when the flasher is in storage. Before deployment when
desiring to use the RTC, S3-2 must be turned on.

LED Voltage Monitor

The LED Voltage Monitor measures LED array voltage, which is displayed in
SignalView. LED voltage varies from color to color and LED array to LED array.

Fail Terminal
The Fail Terminal (Figure 5 Fail Terminal Diagram), used to signal a failure to an
external device, is electrically switched to ground under normal operating
conditions. This is the default mode in a fail-safe system where either lack of
power or a failure asserts a fail condition. In event of failure or loss of power, the
terminal is open. Signal current is limited to twelve milliamperes. The default
logic can be reversed (open during normal operation, switched to ground during
failure) using SignalView to unselect “Invert Fail Output”.

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Figure 5 Fail Terminal Diagram

LED Drive Circuit

A high efficiency DC to DC converter provides virtually constant luminous output
under a wide range of input power conditions. The DC to DC converter
compensates for temperature changes of the LED array, conserving power at
low ambient temperatures where LEDs are most efficient but batteries are least
efficient. LED power is reduced below 100%, using SignalView or switch S5
(Section 3.3 LED Power Configuration, below).

1.3.2 Operation Modes

Main/Standby Installations
When redundancy is required, units are paired as Main and Standby units with
an external cable. The MaxiHalo II controller supports up to eight pairs (sixteen
units) in this configuration. During normal operation, Main units (with odd
addresses) send a signal via ASCII sync line that tells Standby units (with even
addresses) that the Main units are operating normally. When a “Main Fail”
signal is received, or when communication is lost, the Standby unit activates.
The Standby unit remains activated until it receives a “Main OK” signal from its
Main light.

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When operating in the Main/Standby configuration, units must be set to operate

in the Cutoff Mode (Lockout Mode disabled.)

Note: Standby units respond faster to a “Main Fail” signal than to a

communication failure.

Standby Flash Character 58Hex

The standby unit can be programmed to flash Character 58Hex [FL(6) 15S]
when the Main unit fails.

Seasonal Operation
The MaxiHalo II controller can be programmed using SignalView to shut down
on a certain date and start up on another date. The optional Real Time Clock
(RTC) circuit, which maintains date and time information, is used by the main
controller to determine when to shut down and when to start up.

Alternate Code
When the “Alternate Code During Low-Voltage” feature is enabled the MaxiHalo
II controller, upon sensing a voltage below the Alternate Code Voltage threshold,
initiates an alternate flash code. When the voltage drops below the Low Voltage
Cutoff level, the MaxiHalo II controller disables the flasher and asserts a fail
condition. When the voltage rises to the Alternate Code Voltage threshold, the
MaxiHalo II controller is re-enabled and initiates with the primary flash code.
Threshold levels are set using SignalView (See
Figure 6 Cut Off Diagram).

Note: The MaxiHalo II controller can be commanded to override the Active

Code to flash the Alternate Code by selecting the “Enable Alternate Code”
command in SignalView.

Figure 6 Cut Off Diagram

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Standby to a Rotating Beacon

The MaxiHalo II controller can be programmed as backup to a rotating beacon in
a main/standby configuration. In this mode, should the rotating beacon fail, the
MaxiHalo II controller assumes master status and either mimics the flash
character of the rotating beacon or flashes any standard character, depending
on how it is programmed.

Sequenced Flash
A group of Nova-65 SCs can be configured to flash in sequence similar to
aircraft landing lights. Note: The GPS option must be installed in each flasher.

Monitoring

With optional cable, the MaxiHalo II controller can be monitored with the
following communication utilities:

SignalView
This software application is used for configuration changes or for simple on-site
monitoring. It requires a wire connection to the monitored unit. A MS Windows
based computer and SignalView kit, which includes the software, adapter, and
instruction manual, are required.

NavLink
This system is capable of monitoring multiple Nova-65 SC units in addition to
other aids to navigation. NavLink monitors by radio, satellite, telephone or
internet. Operational changes such as time, date, seasonal settings, and
alternate code can be made with the NavLink system. Configuration changes
must be made using SignalView.

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2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking
Unpack and inspect all hardware. In case of damage, contact your Tideland
representative. Retain the original packing material in case of future return to
Tideland.

WARNING! High Powered LED sources produce an extremely intense and

concentrated light source. Direct viewing of the LED should be avoided.

2.1.1 Packing List/Part Numbers

The Nova-65 SC shipping container contents include:

 Nova-65 SC Light
 Mounting Hardware (if purchased)
 Quick Sheet Instructions 012.0062-00
 Flash Character Code Booklet 011.1092-00
 CD with Tideland Signal Manuals

2.1.2 Testing the Unit

WARNING! High Powered LED sources produce an extremely intense and

concentrated light source. Direct viewing of the LED should be avoided.

Turn the On/Off Winter Charging switch to the On (Operation) position

Cover the Sunswitch temporarily and verify that the Nova-65 SC flashes the
correct flash code. If it does not, refer to Section 4.5 Troubleshooting.

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2.2 Mounting/Physical Installation

Figure 7 Mounting Hole Dimensions

2.2.1 Mounting Hole Pattern

The Nova-65 SC unit is mounted on a 465-mm bolt circle pattern as shown in
Fig. 8. Optional mounting hardware consists of 4 S/S bolts (2” x 5”), 8 flat
washers and 4 self-locking hex nuts.

2.2.2 Installation
Mount the unit with bolt circle as described in the previous step. Turn the
On/Off Winter Charging switch to the On (Operation) position. Please note
that this switch is a high quality, totally sealed switch with pull-to-unlock
toggle level to prevent accidental toggle movement. It is placed in the Off
position for shipping or storage. The Winter Charging position is for charging
the battery without operating the light to help accelerate the charging of the
battery either before field installation or during long-term storage. Note: for
Winter charging the lantern must be left outdoors, exposed to sunlight.

The On/Off/Winter Charging Switch is located behind the cover plate as

shown in Fig. 8. Once the switch is accessed, pull the switch toggle forward,
releasing the locking mechanism, and move up for On/Operate position,
down for Winter Charging position, or leave the switch in the middle position
for shipping or storage of the lantern.

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Figure 8 On/Off/Winter Charging Switch

CAUTION! Do not turn the lantern on inside a building. If the switch is

left in the On/Operate position inside a building, commercial lighting can
cause the solar panels to provide a high voltage, low current power to the
MaxiHalo II controller control circuit which may result in a microprocessor
malfunction. If the lantern does not operate, turning the switch to Off then
On should reset the microprocessor

2.2.3 Changing Flash Code

The flash code is factory set to the customer’s specified code.
To change the flash code, refer to the Code Selection Guide enclosed in this
installation kit for switch settings. Remove the 5 screws securing the Nova-65
SC housing to access the MaxiHalo II controller control circuit. Two switches
are located on the control board, Switch 1 and Switch 2. Use your thumb and
index finger to rotate switches to desired locations.

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Before replacing the housing, test the lantern by covering the sunswitch
located on the side of the housing with a piece of black electrical tape and
ensure battery is connected as described in Section 2.2.2.

2.3 Wiring
For an installation consisting of a single light, simply switching on power is sufficient
to operate the light. For multiple Nova-65 SC units, SYNC and SYNC RET terminals
are connected as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9 System Wiring Diagram (Cable access is optional)

3.0 OPERATION
3.1 Safety

WARNING! High Powered LED sources produce an extremely intense and

concentrated light source. Direct viewing of the LED should be avoided.

3.2 Configuration
The Nova-65 SC can be configured by opening the housing and using the
SignalView application from Tideland. Instructions for connection and operation of
the SignalView application come with the SignalView kit P/N 901.1227-00.

Refer to SignalView Manual, P. N. 011.1231-00.

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Alternatively, some configuration settings can be made using the switches on the
control circuit. The lantern housing must be disassembled in order to make these
changes (see Section 4.3 Disassembly/Reassembly).

Figure 10 Internal Wiring Diagram

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Setting Flash Code and Address

Note that all flashers in a synchronized multiple-unit system must have identical flash
code settings.

Refer to code selection guide booklet (P.N. 011.1092-00).

Use SignalView to set the desired flash code. Alternatively, locate the code selection
switches, S1 and S2, on the control circuit assembly (see Figure 10 Internal Wiring
Diagram). Rotate to set desired flash code.

Use SignalView to set the desired lantern address. The address is a number between
0 and 62. Alternatively, locate the address switch S4 on the control circuit assembly.
The address is set by S4-1 through S4-6 using binary code to represent the address.
The least significant bit (LSB) is on the left (S4-1) and the most significant bit (MSB)
the right (S4-6). Sixty three different addresses are available (see Figure 10 Internal
Wiring Diagram for switch locations). See Table 1 S4 Address Table for switch
setting for a particular address.

Note: Each Nova-65 SC in a synchronized, multiple unit system must be assigned a

unique address to identify the synchronization master and to signal its identity to
SignalView or NavLink. The synchronization master is always the light with the lowest
address. It is recommended that the lowest address always be 0 and other
addresses rise in sequence without skipping any address.

For simplified operation, a stand-alone Nova-65 SC should have address 0 to

communicate with SignalView.

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Board S4 Board S4
Address 12345678 Address 12345678
00 00000000 32 00000X00
01 X0000000 33 X0000X00
02 0X000000 34 0X000X00
03 XX000000 35 XX000X00
04 00X00000 36 00X00X00
05 X0X00000 37 X0X00X00
06 0XX00000 38 0XX00X00
07 XXX00000 39 XXX00X00
08 000X0000 40 000X0X00
09 X00X0000 41 X00X0X00
10 0X0X0000 42 0X0X0X00
11 XX0X0000 43 XX0X0X00
12 00XX0000 44 00XX0X00
13 X0XX0000 45 X0XX0X00
14 0XXX0000 46 0XXX0X00
15 XXXX0000 47 XXXX0X00
16 0000X000 48 0000XX00
17 X000X000 49 X000XX00
18 0X00X000 50 0X00XX00
19 XX00X000 51 XX00XX00
20 00X0X000 52 00X0XX00
21 X0X0X000 53 X0X0XX00
22 0XX0X000 54 0XX0XX00
23 XXX0X000 55 XXX0XX00
24 000XX000 56 000XXX00
25 X00XX000 57 X00XXX00
26 0X0XX000 58 0X0XXX00
27 XX0XX000 59 XX0XXX00
28 00XXX000 60 00XXXX00
29 X0XXX000 61 X0XXXX00
30 0XXXX000 62 0XXXXX00
31 XXXXX000 63 XXXXXX00

Table 1 S4 Address Table

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Sequenced Flash
A group of Nova-65 SC lanterns can be configured to flash in sequence similar to
aircraft landing lights. This requires that each flasher have a GPS module installed.
Use SignalView to enable sequenced flash and to set each light’s individual delay.

Alternatively, to enable the sequenced flash feature, set switch S3-4 to “ON”. The
address switch bank S4 now becomes the delay setting. Set S4 according to

Table 2 S4 Sequence Delay Table.

The first lantern in sequence does not need to be set for sequenced flash, but it is
recommended that it be set for sequential flash with a delay of 0 seconds. Each
subsequent light must be set for increasing delay depending on how far down in
sequence it will flash. The sequenced flash feature applies only to solitary lanterns
with GPS (as on a buoy), and must not be used in a system of interconnected
lanterns.

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Table 2 S4 Sequence Delay Table

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Software Options
Many software options are preset at the factory to customer requirements. These
options, described in the following sections, can be changed using SignalView.
Default software settings are shown in Table 3 Default Option Table.

Option
Rotating Beacon Disabled
Invert Fail Output Enabled
Main/Standby Mode Disabled
Standby Flash Code 58 Disabled
Low Voltage Cutoff Enabled
Alternate Code (Low Voltage Enable) Disabled
Communication Filter Enable Disabled

Table 3 Default Option Table

Rotating Beacon
This option is enabled when the Nova-65 SC is a standby to a rotating beacon. Note
that the option to use the Alternate Code During Low Voltage is not recommended
when the rotating beacon option is set.

Invert Fail Output

This option changes the fail signal from open (high voltage) to closed (low voltage)
during normal operation.

Main/Standby
This option is selected when two lanterns are paired as main and standby units. The
MaxiHalo II controller can support up to 8 pairs (16 units). In this configuration, the
standby unit remains inhibited as long as the main unit is functional. Failure of any
main unit automatically enables its corresponding standby unit. Set Main/Standby
configurations as follows:
 Use SignalView to enable the Main/Standby feature for all units.
 Set flash codes the same for all units.
 Set Main units with an odd address. For example 1, 3, 5, etc.
 Set Standby units with an even address number. For example 0, 2, 4, etc.
 Units 0 and 1 are paired, units 2 and 3 are paired, units 4 and 5 are paired,
etc.
 Note that when operating in Main/Standby mode it is recommended that Low
Voltage Lockout and Alternate Code During Low Voltage be disabled.

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Standby Flash Code 58

Standby Flash Code 58 is used with the Main/Standby option to change to flash code
58 [FL(6) 15S] during a “Main failure” condition.

Low Voltage Lockout

The Low Voltage Lockout option prevents recovery when input voltage drops below
the “Low Voltage Cutoff” level. Power to the unit must be removed in order to return
to normal operation. Note that when the Low Voltage Lockout mode is enabled it is
recommended that Standby Flash Code 58 and Alternate Code During Low Voltage
be disabled.

Alternate Code During Low Voltage

When selected, this option enables an alternate flash code when battery voltage
drops below a user-set level. Note that when Alternate Code During Low Voltage is
enabled it is recommended that Standby Flash Code 58 be disabled.

Communication Filter
When enabled, this option, which is normally not enabled, inhibits the lantern from
listening to the sync signal during LED ‘on’ periods. The light needs to be able to
“see” other lights on the sync line in order to establish synchronization. Under
conditions of extreme noise, this option can be selected to minimize false signals.
Before selecting this option, be sure to eliminate other potential noise sources, such
as poor connections. When enabled unnecessarily, the communication filter may
reduce the ability of lights to synchronize.

Low Voltage Cutoff

Configuration of Low-Voltage Cutoff and Alternate Code
By enabling Low-Voltage Cutoff only, the light ceases flashing at a selectable low
voltage and returns to normal operation when the voltage rises above a selectable,
slightly higher voltage.

By enabling both Low-Voltage Cutoff and Alternate Code During Low Voltage, the
light begins flashing the alternate code when voltage is below a selectable low voltage
and ceases flashing at a lower selectable voltage. The light resumes normal
operation when the voltage rises above the Alternate Code during Low Voltage
Threshold.

For Low Voltage Cutoff Only:

Using SignalView, set the low-voltage cutoff level to the lowest voltage at
which the lantern is to flash.

Using SignalView (under Secondary Data,) set the Alternate Code during Low
Battery Threshold to the voltage level for which the system is to return to
normal operation. MaxiHalo II controller adds 0.2 volts for hysteresis. The
Alternate Code during Low Voltage option (under Options) must not be

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enabled, but its voltage level is used as a “Return to Normal” voltage. Factory
default is 11 VDC.

Low Voltage Cutoff and Alternate Code During Low Voltage:

Using SignalView (under Options), enable Alternate Code during Low Voltage
option.

Using SignalView (under Secondary Data), set Alt. Code Low Battery
Threshold to the minimum voltage required for the primary flash code (Factory
default is 11 VDC) and Low Battery Cutoff Threshold to the minimum voltage
required for system operation (factory default is 8.8 VDC.)

Sunswitch Level Configuration

Sunswitch day level and sunswitch night level can be set using SignalView. (See
Section 1.3 and the SignalView manual for more information on sunswitch operation.)

Seasonal Shutdown Configuration

Seasonal ON and OFF dates can be set using SignalView. When the optional Real
Time Clock circuit is installed, and seasonal shutdown is enabled, the internal clock
must be set to the current time. (See Section 1.3.2 Operation Modes and the
SignalView manual for information on Seasonal Shutdown operation.)

Configuration Switch Settings

These settings can only be made using the controller switches. The lantern housing
must be disassembled in order to make these changes (see Section 4.3
Disassembly/Reassembly).

S3-1 selects Sunswitch Type. Off or away from the center of the PCB is selected for
a 24K sunswitch; on or toward the PCB center for an 8K sunswitch.

S3-2 connects the RTC Battery to the clock circuit. The RTC lithium battery is used
for power when main power is disconnected from the MaxiHalo II controller.

Setting S3-3 on or toward the center of the PCB in conjunction with S4-8 on or toward
the center of the PCB configures the flasher for Pulse-SYNC Operation, compatible
with API Flashers.

3.3 LED Power Configuration

The Nova-65 SC is factory set for power at 5 watts to the LED array. Power to the
LEDs can be adjusted from 0 to 100% of full power, as needed for the installation.
Power adjustment trades off between effective intensity and power consumption.

Effective Intensity Tables can be found on our website at www.tidelandsignal.com. The

tables can be used to calculate effective intensity at any power setting (or power setting for
any effective intensity).

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LED array power can be configured using SignalView™ to adjust output as a

percent of full power (0 to 100%, in steps of 1%). If using the 4-position power
switch, S5, instead of SignalView, there is a choice of 16 different power levels (see
Table 4 Power Selection Table, below).

S5 SWITCHES
PWR
1 2 3 4
100% 0 0 0 0
90% 0 0 0 1
80% 0 0 1 0
70% 0 0 1 1
60% 0 1 0 0
55% 0 1 0 1
50% 0 1 1 0
45% 0 1 1 1
40% 1 0 0 0
35% 1 0 0 1
30% 1 0 1 0
25% 1 0 1 1
20% 1 1 0 0
15% 1 1 0 1
10% 1 1 1 0
5% 1 1 1 1

Table 4 Power Selection Table

CAUTION! An incorrect power setting can ruin the LED array.

3.4 Configuring as Backup to a Rotating Beacon

The Nova-65 SC can be configured to act as a backup to a rotating beacon using
SignalView™ to select the Main/Standby option and setting the address and flash
codes as described below.

Setting Rotation Period

For rotating beacons, the lens rotation period is controlled by the beacon’s motor
control circuit. The period is also configured into the Nova-65 SC for faster
coordination of the two flashes upon failure of the rotating beacon. Use
SignalView™ to set the rotation period. Alternatively, use S4-2 through S4-5
according to the table below. (See Figure 10 Internal Wiring Diagram for the location
of S4 switch on the MaxiHalo II controller control circuit.)

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Setup for Main/Standby Operation

Main/Standby systems configured using rotators are limited to one Main and one
Standby. There are two types of Main/Standby configurations for rotating beacons,
based upon the Main/Standby configuration described below. In either case, Main
and Standby units must have the same flash code setting, which are the Standby’s
flash code and not the Main’s fixed flash code.

Note: When making settings using S4, the functions of the S4 switches change
when Rotator Function is enabled. See Table 5 S4 Function Table.

Case 1 – Main rotating beacon and Nova-65 SC standby flashing a selectable flash
code:
 Use SignalView to set both lights to Rotating Beacon
 Use SignalView to set both lights to Main and Standby feature
 Use SignalView or switches to:
 Set Standby address to 0
 Set Main address to 1
 Set both units Rotation Period
 Set both units to inhibit Mimic mode
 Set both units to the Standby flash code
 Set both units that Standby is not a rotator

Case 2 – Main rotating beacon and Nova-65 SC standby to mimic a main rotating
beacon
 Use SignalView to set both lights to Rotating Beacon
 Use SignalView to set both lights to Main and Standby features
 Use SignalView or switches to:
 Set Standby address to 0
 Set Main address to 1
 Set both units to enable Mimic mode
 Set both units to match the Main unit flash character
 Set both units that Standby is not a rotator

Table 5 S4 Function Table

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Table 6 Rotation Period Table

Figure 11 Blanking Panel Diagram

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3.5 GPS Options and Configuration

The Nova-65 SC can be configured with GPS Synchronization (see 1.3.1
Electrical). The Nova-65 SC uses an internal GPS module (see Figure 12 GPS
Diagram)

Figure 12 GPS Diagram

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4.0 MAINTENANCE
4.1 Safety

WARNING! High Powered LED sources produce an extremely intense and

concentrated light source. Direct viewing of the LED should be avoided.

4.2 Service
Tideland recommends that maintenance be conducted at a repair depot where
material handling equipment and a clean work environment are available. Inspect
the lantern annually for damage. Any housing damage must be promptly repaired
or the light replaced to minimize internal corrosion. The routine maintenance
interval for the lantern is once per year.

CAUTION! Do not use the following substances on the lens: acetone, alcohol,
benzene, carbon tetrachloride, fire extinguisher fluid, dry cleaning fluid, lacquer
thinner, pumice soaps, or kitchen scouring compounds.

Cleaning Procedure
The lens, lantern housing and sunswitch lens should be cleaned as required by
local conditions (once a year minimum.)
To clean the lantern and/or lens:
1. Using a soft cloth or soft bristle brush, wash the lantern with water and a mild
nonabrasive soap or detergent.
2. After wetting, remove any caked dirt or mud with the hand, not with any
instrument or scraper.
3. Rinse with clear water.
4. Remove grease or oil using hexane or kerosene. Wash with a mild non-abrasive
soap or detergent and dry.
5. Minor foreign matter on the lens can be removed using the Tideland lens
cleaning cloth (P.N. 901.1159-00) by gentle rubbing.

There are no wear out parts

4.3 Disassembly/Reassembly
Note: Exercise care when disassembling or reassembling the Nova-65 SC in order
to keep from pinching the o-rings. If new o-rings are used, please use o-ring
lubricant. To remove the battery hosing remove the 8 screws that are holding the
battery housing to the base. See Figure 13 for an exploded diagram of the Nova-65
SC.

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Figure 13 Exploded Diagram

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To disassemble the lantern housing, remove the five screws holding the base to the
housing (Figure 14 Disassembly Diagram). The controller is attached to the base.
With the housing open, the LED and lens assemblies can be serviced.

Figure 14 Disassembly Diagram

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4.4 Moisture Protection

The lantern is equipped with a soft EPDM gasket at the base, as shown in
Figure 15, to provide sealing against water ingress.

CAUTION!
When installing the unit, make sure that proper flat washers are used. After
replacing batteries or servicing the inside of the unit, tighten the M6 hardware (8)
that secures the battery housing to the base. Tighten the customer supplied M12
mounting hardware (4) when mounting the self-contained assembly to the
structure. Check all hardware after installation is complete

Figure 15: EPDM Gasket

4.5 Troubleshooting
Following is a guide for field troubleshooting the MaxiHalo II controller.

4.5.1 Mechanical Verification

Verify that all cables are intact and connections firmly seated. Verify that all
wiring is correct (see Figure 10 Internal Wiring Diagram).

4.5.2 Configuration Verification

Refer to Section 3.2 Configuration to verify flash code and address settings.

4.5.3 Testing the Nova-65 SC

Assuming the Nova-65 SC has been turned on, cover the sunswitch with black
electrical tape and observe the Flasher operating. Confirm flashing of the unit
consistent with the preset timing code (see Section 3.2 Configuration). When
the flash code is set to 00 Hex the light should illuminate continuously.

When LEDs do not flash, use SignalView™ to assure the flasher is not in low-
voltage cutoff or other failure mode (see Section 4.5.4 Troubleshooting with
SignalView™ ). When not in any fail mode, then the problem is in either the
control circuit or the LED array.

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Testing LED Array

WARNING! High Powered LED sources produce an extremely intense and

concentrated light source. Direct viewing of the LED should be avoided.
Testing of the LED array will require opening the lantern housing (see Section
4.3 Disassembly/Reassembly). Measure the voltage between LED+ and LED-
when the array is under power (see Figure 10 Internal Wiring Diagram). A
properly functioning LED string will measure 25 to 35 VDC, depending on LED
color. When no or very little voltage is measured, the power supply is
malfunctioning and it should be replaced. When 45 to 60 VDC is measured,
depending upon input voltage, then the LED string is open and the light should
be returned to the repair depot.

4.5.4 Troubleshooting with SignalView™

SignalView™ monitors the Nova-65 SC and provides information that is helpful
in troubleshooting. The following sections describe check points that are read
and displayed by SignalView.

LEDs Enabled:
The control circuit checks conditions listed below to determine when the LED
array should flash. When any one of these items is true SignalView will indicate
that the

LEDs are not enabled:

 Unit is set for low voltage cutoff and input voltage is too low
 Sunswitch is in bright light or is defective (shorted)
 Unit is set in software for main/standby and has an even address (is
in standby mode)
 The real time clock is enabled and is currently signaling seasonal
shutdown mode.

Error Status Messages

SignalView monitors the Nova-65 SC and reports the following:

Low Voltage Cutoff

Indicates the battery voltage has dropped below the operator-set voltage level.
This condition asserts the “Fail” terminal.

Main Fail
Main/Standby option is selected, the Nova-65 SC has determined that the main
lantern has failed and the standby lantern is operating.

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Lantern Failure
The fail terminal is asserted. Nova-65 SC has experienced a general failure.
When no other failure is indicated by SignalView, a failure other than those
specifically detected by SignalView has occurred.

Low Voltage Lockout

Low Voltage Lockout has been activated by a low voltage condition. The lockout
is reset by cycling input power.

Standby Fail
The Standby unit in the Main /Standby system has failed.

Flash Inhibited
This indicates that the flash has been suspended. This message is generated
either when the lantern is in RTC winter mode or the flash has been inhibited by
overriding sunswitch control.

Alternate Flash due to Low Voltage

The alternate code is activated because of a low voltage condition.
Remove the black tape from the sunswitch and observe that the light
extinguishes.

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5.0 SPARE PARTS

The following table is a list of part numbers for spare parts. There are a large
number of color and lens options. Please ask Tideland Signal for assistance in
specifying parts that have X in the part number.

Part Description Part Number

Lens Assembly O-Ring 303.1233-00
Housing Assembly O-Ring 303.1234-00
Controller 530.1629-3X
LED Assembly 630.1388-XX
Heat Sink Compound 404.1043-01
Bird Spike 241.2492-00
Bushings 341.1148-01
Sun Switch 530.1571-00
Optics 302.11XX-00
SignalView Kit 901.1227-00
Battery (38AH) 341.1299-00
WARNING: High Powered LED sources produce an extremely intense and
concentrated light source. Direct viewing of the LED should be avoided.

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