What is required for a Polara iNX/iDX push button retrofit?
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:
- Reduced cost
- Reduced power draw
- No external control board required
- Easier installation
- ADA compliance using smaller Carmanah system (R920-E), if sustainable
- 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:
- Location of the installation (Google Street View link preferred)
- Serial number of the system
- Age of the system
- Firmware version of the Energy Management System (EMS)
The following systems are compatible with a Polara iNX/iDX retrofit:
| Model¹ | Existing Push Button | EMS Minimum Firmware Version² | New EMS Needed³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R920 | Polara Bulldog | 1.1.5.0 | Yes (if not at version 1.1.5.0 or greater) |
| SC315 | Polara Bulldog Polara Model X |
1.1.5.0 | Yes (if not at version 1.1.5.0 or greater) |
| R920-E | Polara Bulldog | 1.1.5.0 | Yes (if not at version 1.1.5.0 or greater) |
| R920-F | Polara Bulldog Polara Model X |
1.1.5.0 | Yes (if not at version 1.1.5.0 or greater) |
| SC315-G | Polara Bulldog Polara Model X |
1.1.5.0 | 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:
Retrofit kits are available from Carmanah. If you have a Polara iNX/iDX retrofit opportunity, contact Carmanah.