How do I change the intensity for my MX system?

This article discusses daytime and nighttime intensity settings with MX systems.

Product applicability

The following products are discussed in this article:

MX Series: R920-MX, R829-MX, R247-MX and CHEVRON-MX

MX flasher modules come preset with with specific daytime intensity and nighttime intensity settings. Carmanah uses a feature called Automatic Light Control (ALC) to dynamically adjust daytime intensity. This is controlled via two modes within MX Field App:

Auto Mode	The beacon output intensity will automatically adjust to maximize the beacon's brightness while ensuring sustainability in varying weather conditions	Meets MUTCD Standards. Automatic Light Control (ALC) enabled – allows the system to reduce the beacon brightness in response to low battery states of charge. RRFBs will not use ALC to ensure that J595 standards are adhered to. Applies sustainable daytime intensity based on flasher module connected. Applies sustainable nighttime intensity based on flasher module connected.
Manual Mode	The beacon output intensity will be fixed at the percentage set by the user. This is a percentage of the factory default value.	Automatic Light Control (ALC) disabled – system runs at a fixed intensity. User adjustable daytime intensity (percentage of factory default value). User adjustable nighttime intensity (percentage of factory default value).

Auto Mode

The beacon output intensity will automatically adjust to maximize the beacon's brightness while ensuring sustainability in varying weather conditions

Meets MUTCD Standards.

Automatic Light Control (ALC) enabled – allows the system to reduce the beacon brightness in response to low battery states of charge. RRFBs will not use ALC to ensure that J595 standards are adhered to.

Applies sustainable daytime intensity based on flasher module connected.

Applies sustainable nighttime intensity based on flasher module connected.

Manual Mode

The beacon output intensity will be fixed at the percentage set by the user. This is a percentage of the factory default value.

Automatic Light Control (ALC) disabled – system runs at a fixed intensity.

User adjustable daytime intensity (percentage of factory default value).

User adjustable nighttime intensity (percentage of factory default value).

The main function of Manual mode is to override the Auto settings to force a specific intensity (a percentage of the factory default value). This is typically to reduce the intensity if it is too bright. Using Manual mode may reduce system sustainability for solar-systems.