This article contains information on the requirements for retrofitting a Polara iNX/iDX push button into a compatible Carmanah beacon system.
Product applicability
The following products are discussed in this article:
- Legacy: SC315 and R920
- E Series: R920-E and R820-E
- F Series: R920-F and R820-F
- G Series: SC315-G and R820-G
Carmanah began supporting the Polara iNX/iDX push button in new installations starting 2020 Q4. A few of the benefits of the Polara iNX/iDX compared to its predecessor (Model X) are:
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Reduced cost
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Reduced power draw
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No external control board required
- Easier installation
- ADA compliance using smaller Carmanah system (R920-E), if sustainable
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Integrated Bluetooth with companion app for programming
- Contactless activation sensor (iDX only)
Requirements:
A Solar Power Report (SPR) must be obtained from Carmanah in order to determine if the Polara iNX/iDX retrofit will be sustainable for your location. Please provide the following information when contacting Carmanah or your distributor:
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Location of the installation (Google Street View link preferred)
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Serial number of the system
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Age of the system
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Firmware version of the Energy Management System (EMS)
The following systems are compatible with a Polara iNX/iDX retrofit:
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Model¹ |
Existing Push Button |
Energy Management System (EMS) Minimum Firmware Version² |
New Push Button Harness Needed? |
New Energy Management System Needed (EMS)³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Polara Bulldog |
1.1.5.0 |
Yes |
Yes (if not at version 1.1.5.0 or greater) |
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|
(single EMS only) |
Polara Bulldog Polara Model X |
1.1.5.0 |
Yes |
Yes (if not at version 1.1.5.0 or greater) |
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Polara Bulldog |
1.1.5.0 |
Yes |
Yes (if not at version 1.1.5.0 or greater) |
|
|
Polara Bulldog Polara Model X |
1.1.5.0 |
Yes |
Yes (if not at version 1.1.5.0 or greater) |
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|
Polara Bulldog Polara Model X |
1.1.5.0 |
Yes |
Yes (if not at version 1.1.5.0 or greater) |
¹ Not all legacy systems or configurations may be compatible
² There is a wide range of firmware versions that have been deployed over several hardware releases. Version 1.1.5.0 is for systems that are able to change the input type, “inpt”, between these options - NO, NC, BTTN.
³ EMS firmware is not field upgradable
The current firmware version is found via the on-board user interface menu:
Procedure:
Contact Carmanah if you have a Polara iNX/iDX retrofit opportunity. Retrofit kits will be available in the near future from Carmanah.
Fill out the form below if you would like to be contacted when they are available.