LIGHTING

My Light does not turn on — what's wrong?

  • Install fresh batteries. Make sure batteries are correctly oriented.
  • If the light does not turn on with fresh batteries, ensure the battery contacts are free of dirt and grease.
  • If the light does not turn on after cleaning the contacts, it may be the switch, although failures of this switch are extremely rare. Please call Hyper SPEAR using the contact form of this website.

What parts of my light need to be maintained?

  • Wipe any excess dirt or grease from the exterior lens surfaces.
  • Ensure the battery contacts are free of dirt and grease.
  • It is recommended changing Seals/O-rings once every year, depending on use and environmental conditions. All Seals/O-rings are pre-greased with marine silicone to ensure a long shelf life as a spare part.
  • Remove dirt or debris from Seal/O-rings. Apply a light coat of silicone grease, such as SCUBA equipment grease. Any signs of cracking or cutting will require a new seal/O-ring
  • NOTE: Do not use petroleum-based lubricants; spray lubricants; acidic, alkaline, or petroleum solvents to clean any part of your light.

Why does my light flicker when I turn it on?

This is usually caused by the batteries being nearly depleted. The light will flicker for a few seconds warning of its battery condition before resuming operation at a low intensity state. Please replace the batteries for fresh one. It is recommended to not mix and match used batteries with new ones.

I lost my USB charging cable and the ones I have do not seem to work?

The lights have a recessed USB port to improve fluid ingress protection. As such a long connector USB cable is required. Spare cables can be purchased directly.

PREDICTIVE SENSORS

What is the CTL-575 and how do I use it?

The CTL-575 is a master sensor controller that collects data from our Tension and Current family of sensors. Data can be collected simultaneously with two sensors connected to a single CTL-575, or with a single sensor connected to the CTL-575. Operators install the desired sensor onto their conveyor belts and/or VFD controllers, the CTL-575 performs and internal calibration based on our machine learning algorithms and begins monitoring in minutes.

What are the input power requirements for the CTL-575?

The CTL-575 requires an input voltage in the range of 5VDC to 24VDC and capable of providing up to 500mA. This wide range of input voltage allows the sensor to be connected many available nearby power supplies.

Why do I need to monitor conveyor belt tension, and what are the benefits of your system over other belt tension sensors?

Conveyor belts are used in many commercial applications to transport products and material. The conveyor belts may be relatively long and may represent a high-cost component for an industrial material handling operation. Conveyor belts and their components are susceptible to wear and tear as well as damage from the material being transported. Monitoring belt tension allows a team of maintenance personnel and engineers to monitor belt tension without the need to stop or shut down the conveyor system, which in turn saves downtime and costs associated with halting operation.

What does the Base Station software do exactly?

The sensor’s control module [CTL-575] contains both encrypted wired and/or wireless connection via Ethernet. Data can be received by a central receiving station [TX-575] and processed using any Windows operating computer. The Base Station Software serves as the interface dashboard between the wireless CTL-575 sensor network and the host PC. The base station software processes data simultaneously from potentially thousands of sensors and displays the analytics in a user-friendly and intuitive dashboard. The data received from the base station can be extracted for further analysis by reliability and maintenance personnel.