Designed to assist airport acquisition by pilots flying in the vicinity, Flash Technology's FT 723 airport beacon is an omnidirectional xenon beacon that emits an intense, flashing white light.…
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Enhance railroad blue flag protection with reliable, low-maintenance lights that are shock-proof, waterproof and built to withstand the harsh demands of the railyard for at least 5 years.
The location of mining sites can make grid-based power and mining light solutions difficult to implement and fuel-powered generators can be expensive to operate and maintain. By minimizing wiring, cabling and trenching Flash Technology’s heavy industrial lighting moves easily with the changing face of your work site to reduce installation and maintenance costs by up to 50%.
Acquire insights from Flash Technology specialists in our library of training videos. Learn about best practices for installation, operation and maintenance of our lighting solutions and monitoring systems
Flash Tech offers obstruction lighting solutions, i.e. aircraft warning lights, that meet obstruction light requirements across multiple industries. Learn more!
Founded in 1970, Flash Technology designs, manufactures and supports hardwired and solar airfield and obstruction lights. Built to outlast and outperform the competition, the longevity of our products and our exceptional service is evident through our satisfied new and repeat customers.
According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), all structures exceeding 200 feet above ground level (AGL) must be appropriately marked with tower lights or tower paint. In addition, the Federal Communications Commission governs monitoring requirements for airport obstruction lights.
Providing the brightest, most reliable lighting solutions, our high intensity lights are environmentally compliant and energy efficient. As an added benefit, all high intensity options are listed on the FAA Buy American Act registry.
Product downloads, including datasheets and manuals, related software and other tools, help you better understand, operate and maintain Flash equipment. If you need additional assistance, please let us know. FAA 70-7460-1L Quick Reference Tower…
Per International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) obstacle light requirements, all structures exceeding 45 meters above ground level (AGL) must be appropriately marked with aviation warning lights or paint.
Our solar obstruction lights for US clients feature lights that shine for 7 consecutive nights if no charging occurs during the day, compliant with FAA EB 76. We also offer solutions for applications that do not require the FAA minimum 7 days of autonomy, typically for clients outside the US.
From the Burj Khalifa in Dubai to the Freedom Tower in New York City, Flash Technology has installed industry-leading lighting systems around the world. Buildings, towers, wind farms, airports and iconic arches rely on our systems to protect them year round.
This technical bulletin outlines the changes made to Vanguard Medium FTS 370x obstruction light for FAA AC 150/5345-43J (infrared) compliance.
The new Vanguard FTS 370i-2 IR incorporates infrared LEDs for NVG and NVIS visibility, per FAA AC 150/5345-43J. The FAA L-864 offers a suite of other features.
Ensure your wind turbines comply with federal lighting regulations by adhering to these three FAA requirements for lighting wind farm construction sites. You cannot use a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to justify leaving turbines unlit at night. Once turbines reach…
Flash Technology recommends that customers performing their own FAA compliance monitoring only connect their Vanguard® and FTM 190 Ethernet products to private internet connections and NOT the public internet. If end users monitor these products over the public internet, it…
Flash Technology is issuing this technical bulletin as a reminder of the designed behavior of the FTC 121-2 High Intensity Controller (xenon) when placed in Auto Acknowledge mode. Monitoring has evolved and many sites have converted to dry contact monitoring…
An industry leader in portable airfield lighting, Flash's solar airport lighting products have demonstrated that they can stand up to the harshest conditions and operate reliably, independent of electrical infrastructure. The airport lights are self-contained, easy to install and require virtually no maintenance for an average of 7 years, ideal for backup and redundant airfield lighting.
The largest freight hauling network in the United States, the Union Pacific Railroad required an efficient, low-maintenance blue safety light to complement blue flags used in the railyard. The OL2A solar safety light helps ensure the railyard complied with Federal Railroad Administration safety regulations.
As the “World’s Busiest Airport” for cargo handling, Memphis International Airport relies upon Flash Technology's solar barricade lighting to keep its operations flowing smoothly. A customer since 2004 (through the contract services of Airfields Etc. Inc), Memphis International has equipped…
The US Air National Guard and US Air Force have ordered 60 A702-IR infrared runway lights, with the new manual switch for programming, to be installed on 2 combat runways for night vision goggle (NVG) operations in St. Joseph’s, Missouri…
Operating AM and FM broadcasting on the same tower presents significant radio frequency (RF) interference, which negatively interfered with KCTC Sacramento's tower lights. Learn how Flash resolved the tower's communications issues.
The Vanguard High FTS 270 integrates red, white and infrared (IR) LEDs, and was the first high intensity system certified under new FAA regulations governing night vision compatibility for obstruction lights.
In June 2018, the FTB 205 high intensity xenon tower lighting system began shipping with a new coupling transformer assembly. Integrating couplers into the transformer assembly increases the reliability of the lighting system by improving tube and trigger performance. For additional…
The FAA released a draft of Engineering Brief No. 98 in October titled Infrared Specifications for Aviation Obstruction Light Compatibility with Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS). The Vanguard product line offers an infrared LED option that meets these proposed specifications.
Telecom carriers and the FCC are planning to phase out POTS networks. A large majority of commercial users have already adopted more modern and effective technologies for their telecom needs. Flash Technology has already seen most of its customers migrate…
Flash Technology’s Vanguard LED obstruction lighting system has been protecting towers from air traffic for nearly 5 years. We have continuously improved our product and today, the Vanguard II version is the industry standard for tower lighting quality, performance and…
16 remote airports throughout The Bahamas required lighting in order to cost-effectively improve nighttime airfield safety. With solar lighting, they didn’t need electrical infrastructure or technical expertise. Flash Technology's field-proven and reliable solar airfield lighting was easy to install without any disruption to airfield operations.
Located northwest of Philadelphia next to the Schuylkill River, the Limerick Generating Station meets the electrical needs of more than 2 million households. Marked with FTB 205 high intensity white tower lighting systems, its cooling towers can be seen from the One Liberty Observation Deck in Philadelphia on clear days.
Tsay Keh Dene, a rural Canadian First Nations community, relies on a 4,500 ft runway to move supplies, groceries and community members to nearby towns. One of its most critical uses is medical. The absence of runway edge and threshold lighting after dusk meant that the community would have to wait until morning before medevac crews could arrive.
The largest base in the state of Alaska, Elmendorf AFB was established in June 1940 by the US army and transferred to the US Air Force in March 1959. Elmendorf was the first USAFB to trial our solar airfield lights in 2002.
Flash Technology's model A702 self-contained aviation lights are providing a convenient safety enhancement at a remote helipad in Somalia, Africa. By increasing the visibility of the landing area, both at night and in adverse weather conditions, the solar helipad lights…
An airfield in New Delhi, India is getting an upgrade in airfield lighting. Installed on construction zone barricades, solar barricade lights increase airside construction safety by drawing attention to potential hazards with a bright, clear LED signal. Our self-contained barricade…
Flash Technology supplies military lighting solutions for airfields all over the world and is a primary supplier of solar-powered LED technology to the US Air Force and US Army for permanent and temporary airfield lighting applications. Already specified as a…
Flash partners with Goldwings Supply Service for a $59.9 million contract, supplying solar airfield lighting for the US Marine Corps Expeditionary Air Field (EAF) Solar Airfield Lighting System (SALS).
We've seen a solar-powered lighting trend among our utility customers, to circumvent logistical challenges involved in marking telecom and transmission towers. Discover the 5 key benefits of solar obstruction light solutions.
Flash Technology released MKR 372 to conform with the recently released AC 150/5345-43J. MKR 372 is very similar to its predecessor, MKR 371. Here are 3 easy ways to differentiate between infrared and non-IR L-810 obstruction lights.
In 2020, the FAA changed obstruction light regulations when issuing AC 70/7460-1M. The 5 key changes include infrared LEDs, the definition of obstruction, catenary markers, tower crane lights and turbines under construction. Learn more!
In September 2020, infrared obstruction lights will be required under FAA AC 150/5345-43J. Understand how infrared aircraft warning lights impact night pilots, and if your sites are impacted.
The LTE Ethernet modems in the FTS 370x, FTM 190, FTS 371 SMART SNMP and FTS 270 have been discontinued. Learn about the drop-in replacement.
Editors of AGL Magazine asked Flash Technology to provide insights on how FAA AC 70/7460-1L impacts tower site operations for the June 2017 issue. Protecting All Air Traffic, Birds Included Changes in Federal Aviation Administration regulations give tower owners options…
Franklin, Tenn. (April 24, 2016) - Flash Technology, a global leader in obstruction lighting, announces enhanced monitoring service & security for Vanguard® SMART series and FTM 190 monitoring devices. The leading remote monitoring products are now equipped with simple network…
Flash Technology announces a new tool in product research and information, the interactive Buyer's Guide. The guide is a catalog of our medium intensity lighting product line with available features, options and specifications. Designed to describe lighting systems, capabilities and…
Officially named One World Trade Center, the same as the North Tower of the original World Trade Center, the Freedom Tower is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and the second tallest freestanding structure. An FTB 205 high intensity xenon lighting system marks the top of the antenna spire.
Flash Technology announces the launch of the Vanguard High FTS 270 LED tower lighting system. The system is appropriate for broadcast towers, skyscrapers, smokestacks, bridges and other applications requiring high intensity obstruction lights.
Known as Sears Tower at its completion in 1973, Chicago’s Willis Tower has a pinnacle height of 1,482.6 ft. and remains one of the three highest freestanding structures in the Americas. It’s lit by FTB 204 high intensity xenon lighting and FTB 302 white medium intensity beacon.
Bangkok International is the regional gateway and main hub for three airlines. It’s also home to the world tallest freestanding control tower (434 ft) BKK employs the FTS 800 voltage driven omnidirectional approach airport lighting system.
The FAA has made strides in past years to simplify and clarify obstruction lighting regulations. Despite this, violations of these standards exist in the field. Here are 10 easily avoidable mistakes to help ensure your structures comply with regulations.
When KKIA needed to upgrade their runway end identifier lighting system, they found Flash's FTS 8xx voltage-driven unidirectional light. The light complies with FAA and ICAO lighting requirements operates at a lower voltage and is compatible with air-to-ground radio controllers and remote systems.
Available in #8 and #6 gauge, TECK90 cables facilitate quicker, more cost-effective lighting system installations versus conduit. Designed for challenging environments including extremes of wet, damp and dry conditions, TECK90 resists chemical and mechanical abuse and is suitable for hazardous locations.
The FTS 370i integrated wind turbine light makes the wind farm visible to pilots flying across the Great Plains. As with all Vanguard series of tower lights, infrared LEDs ensure compliance with FAA Engineering Brief 98.
As leaders in lighting compliance since 1969, Flash Technology provides turnkey solutions with a collaborative approach — ensuring you receive a reliable, cost-effective solution that meets your unique lighting needs. The legacy continues with the robust Vanguard Medium.
The christening of the wind farm in October 2017 marked Amazon’s 18th renewable energy project, and they have 35 more in the works. Amazon employs the FTS 370i integrated wind turbine light for their wind power lighting needs.
RAF Mildenhall has hosted units from the USAF Air Combat Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Mobility Command and US Air Forces in Europe, as well as United States Navy units. The base employs FTS 800 L-849 unidirectional airport lighting to keep airspace safe.
Flash Technology is issuing this technical bulletin to notify customers, sales, technical support and service teams of the changes made to the Vanguard FTS 370 as a result of the new FAA AC 150/5345-43J.…
Flash Technology recommends that customers performing their own FAA compliance monitoring only connect their Vanguard® and FTM 190 Ethernet products to private internet connections and NOT the public internet. If end users monitor these products over the public internet, it…
Flash Technology is issuing this technical bulletin as a reminder of the designed behavior of the FTC 121-2 High Intensity Controller (xenon) when placed in Auto Acknowledge mode. Monitoring has evolved and many sites have converted to dry contact monitoring…
The information reviewed in this troubleshooting guide is only available via the Web GUI or onsite WiFi. WebGUI Overview A detailed explanation of the graphical user interface System Configuration Diagnostics A detailed explanation of system configuration options …
Learn to troubleshoot a beacon communication failure (BCN COMM FAIL) on the Vanguard® Medium FTS 370x product series. Download a PDF version of this procedure Vanguard Medium FTS 370x Troubleshooting – Beacon Comm Failure A beacon…
Telecom carriers and the FCC are planning to phase out POTS networks. A large majority of commercial users have already adopted more modern and effective technologies for their telecom needs. Flash Technology has already seen most of its customers…
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Electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues on broadcast tower lighting systems are hard to pinpoint and diagnose. It's best to avoid interference issues by following good practices at the time of installation. These include equipment location, shielding, grounding and filtering. Equipment…
The 9038 PCB replaces the 4747 and 4740 boards, in addition to the following information, Eagle or Tech Eagle version 3.40.2 or higher can be used to configure the boards if they need to be changed from the factory configuration.…
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Bill and Brian from Flash University walk us through best practices for hoisting and installing TECK90 cable. Rugged TECK90 cable helps protect Vanguard Medium FTS 370 obstruction lighting systems from electromagnetic (EMI) or radio frequency (RF) interference and damage.…
Bill discusses the TECK90 cable solutions and the best method for removing the outer armor during installation. Ordering Specifications 8AWG – PN 5994000 (375-600’) 6AWG – PN 5994001 (650-850’) What is TECK90 Cable Withstands rugged…
Flash Technology is issuing this technical bulletin to notify internal and external teams that the TECK90 Cabling System is now available for the Vanguard® Medium FTS 370 product line. Available in #8 and #6…
F7904504 - Technical Bulletin Vanguard SC 370 Setup for Modem and SNMP Monitoring Rev 1
<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7911753-FTW-175-3-Wireless-Monitoring-System-Ref-Manual-Rev-1.pdf" target="_blank">FTW 175-3 Manual Rev 1</a> (1.05MB)
FTS 371 SMART Modbus Interface Technical Bulletin (683KB)
Vanguard Red FTS 371 SMART DC Quick Start Guide Rev 2
Vanguard Red FTS 371 DC Quick Start Guide Rev 1
Vanguard Red FTS 371 Product Manual Rev 3 (1.9MB)
MKR 37X Monopole Chain Installation Drawing Rev C (216KB)
MKR 37X Monopole Banding Installation Drawing Rev C (152KB)
Vanguard MKR 37X Guyed Tower Installation Drawing (183KB)
Vanguard MKR 37X Self Support Installation Drawing (173KB)
Vanguard Red FTS 371 SMART Product Manual Rev 3 (2.6MB)
FTW 175 SAT Wireless Monitoring System Ref Manual Rev 1 (977KB)
FTS 400-4A | FTS 800-4A Rev 6 (15.1MB)
FTS 400-4 | FTS 800-4 Rev 4 (8.9MB)
Handheld Programmer Technical Information Rev 2 (120KB)
FTC 121-2 Manual Rev 2 with Addendum (3.6MB)
FTB 224-2 | FTB 225-2 | FTB 302-2D Manual Rev 2 (5.06MB)
FTB 224-1 | FTB 225-1 | FTB 302-1D Manual Rev 11 (5.89MB)
FTB 204 | FTB 205 | FTB 207 | FTB 208 Rev 13 (5.52MB)
Vanguard SC 370 Power Supply Retrofit Kit Installation Instructions Rev A (141KB)
Vanguard Photodiode with Shielded Cable Installation Instructions (304KB)
Vanguard Markers Installation Quick Start Guide AC Rev 3 (328KB)
Latch Installation & Safety Tool F Instruction Rev A (113KB)
Vanguard Installation Quick Start Guide Rev B - Spanish (605KB)
Vanguard GPS Sync Kit Installation Instructions Rev B (589KB)
Vanguard FTS 370x WiFi External Antenna Mounting Kit Installation Instructions Rev A (66.3KB)
Vanguard FTS 370d Splice Box Installation Drawing (141KB)
FTB 362X-3 | FTB 363X-3 Manual Rev 1 (4.8MB)
FTB 310E | FTB 311E | FTB 312E | FTB 324E Alarm Upgrade Instructions (338KB)
PC 324 | PC 314 120VAC Red Light Module Installation Instructions (265KB)
Gray Cord Grip Installation Method Rev A (1.37MB)
FTS 362x Splice Box Installation Drawing Rev A (144KB)
FTD 150 DC Battery Backup Manual Rev 1 (5.29MB)
FTC 350 Double Obstruction L-810 LED Assembly Quick Start Guide (537KB)
Flashhead Extension Brackets Installation Diagram Rev A (150KB)
FTM 190 Digi Modem Installation v5 (2.2MB)
FTW 171-3 | FTW 172-3 CDMA Manual Rev 5
FTW 171-3 | FTW 172-3 KYOCERA Manual Rev 3
FTW 171-3 | FTW 172-3 MSAT Manual SDT 5000 Rev 8
FTW 174-2 GPRS Wireless Monitoring System (2.75MB)
Vanguard FTS 370i Universal Mounting Bracket Antenna Installation Instructions Rev A (1.59MB)
Vanguard FTS 370i OVP Manual Rev 3 (852KB)
Vanguard FTS 370i with Radar Interface Installation Diagram Rev C (540KB)
Overview of how to make initial connections to a Vanguard® II System Controller from Flash Technology. Vanguard® Medium System Controller Overview The system controller comes pre-wired from Flash Technology’s manufacturing facility. The video above illustrates the specific…
Vanguard Medium FTS 370d / FTS 370w / FTS 370r / FTS 370c Rev 18 (6.06MB)