Lantern M550

Product catalog summary

Overview: The M550 is a solar-powered LED marine lantern designed for a range of 1 to 3 nautical miles. It features custom optics, high-efficiency solar panels, and premium materials, offering up to three times the range at half the size of its predecessor, the M502. The lantern includes replaceable, recyclable batteries, providing excellent value and reliable operation over the long term, with a battery life expectancy of five years and a product life of up to 15 years. It is ideal for marine aids-to-navigation, marina lighting, dock lighting, and port lighting.

Key Features:

40 user-adjustable flash patterns and programmable intensities.
Replaceable, recyclable, high-temperature-rated NiMH AA batteries.
Automatic Light Control (ALC) 2.0 for optimal intensities throughout the year.
Premium grade, UV-resistant polycarbonate body and lens material.
IP 68 rated for ingress protection.
Ventilated battery compartment.

Installation and Accessories:

Simple installation using 2 x M6 bolts on a 127 mm diameter, with no additional mounting hardware required.
Optional external ON/OFF switch available.
Optional mini IR (Infrared) programmer for checking battery status, changing flash code, adjusting light intensity, and turning the lantern off.
Stainless steel bird deterrent available as an accessory, fitting up to four per lantern.

Technical Specifications:

Construction: Premium grade, UV-resistant polycarbonate lens/head and polycarbonate/polysiloxane co-polymer base.
Lens visual/mechanical diameter: 102 mm.
Light source: High Flux Surface Mount LED.
Solar module: High-efficiency cells.
Degree of ingress protection: IP 68.
Weight: Flange Mount - 0.37 kg (0.8 lbs), Pole Mount - 0.40 kg (0.9 lbs).
Overall height: 56 mm (flange mount), 96 mm (pole mount).
Overall width: 155 mm diameter.

Product Options:

M550 Flange Mount - Switched: 2-bolt mount with ON/OFF switch.
M550 Flange Mount - Unswitched: 2-bolt mount, no ON/OFF switch.
M550 Pole Mount: Pole mount, no ON/OFF switch.

Product Codes:

Red: M550RF, M550RF-S, M550RP.
Green: M550GF, M550GF-S, M550GP.
White: M550WF, M550WF-S, M550WP.
Yellow: M550YF, M550YF-S, M550YP.
Blue: M550BF, M550BF-S, M550BP.

Catalog excerpts

M550 Solar Powered LED Marine Lantern, 1 to 3 NM Range Leveraging custom optics, highefficiency solar panels, and premium materials, this miniature solar LED marine lantern offers up to three times the range at half the size of its M502 predecessor. Now with replaceable, recyclable batteries this lantern provides excellent value and reliable operation over the long term. Battery life expectancy is five years with product life up to 15 years and a three-year warranty. Ideal for marine aids-to-navigation, marina lighting, dock lighting, and port lighting. To view performance in your installation location, visit www.carmanahmarine.com/selector. • user-adjustable flash patterns 40 and programmable intensities • Replaceable, recyclable, hightemperature-rated NiMH AA batteries • Automatic Light Control (ALC) 2.0; achieve optimal intensities throughout the year • Premium grade, UV resistant polycarbonate body and lens material • 68 rated IP • Ventilated battery compa

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Bird Deterrent Stainless steel bird deterrent available as accessory. Fits up to four per lantern. Installation Simple installation using 2 x M6 bolts on a 127 mm diameter. No additional mounting hardware required. Batteries Replaceable and recyclable NiMH batteries with extreme temperature range and 5-year life expectancy. IR Controller Check battery status, change flash code, adjust light intensity and turn lantern off with optional mini IR (Infrared) programmer. Pole Mount Easily adjusts to 2 3/8 inch, 60mm or 1 7/8 inch, 48 mm pole dimensions. External Switch Optional external ON/OFF switch....

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117 6,8 Optical performance Maximum fixed intensity 18 cd NOTE: Peak IALA intensity dependent on location. To view performance in your installation 124mm to 128mm location, visit www.carmanahmarine.com/selector. 155

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Main Technical Specification Lens visual/Mechanical diameter Lens material Light source Solar module Degree of ingress protection Overall height Overall width Premium grade, UV resistant polycarbonate co-polymer base. High Flux Surface Mount LED High efficiency cells 56 mm (flange mount), 96 mm (pole mount) Option matrix M550 Flange Mount - Switched 2-bolt mount with ON/OFF switch M550 Flange Mount - Unswitched 2-bolt mount. No ON/OFF switch M550 Pole Mount Pole mount. No ON/OFF switch 69935 Pole Mount Replacement/Conversion Kit 70943 Flange Mount Replacement/Conversion Kit 70937 Switched Kit...

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Lantern M550

Lantern M550

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