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Vanguard High FTS 270 high intensity obstruction light

Vanguard High FTS 270 Obstruction Light

L-856/L-864 LED High Intensity Obstruction Lights
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Description

The Vanguard High FTS 270/FTS 372 lighting system is comprised of high, medium and low intensity LED obstruction lighting. The system provides white lights for day and twilight and either red or white lights at night. It is designed for FAA towers B3-B6, C3-C6, F3-F6 and G3-G6, such as broadcast communications towers, as well as structures like smokestacks, chimneys and bridges.

 

Engineered for maximum LED life, the feature-rich Vanguard High product line provides ultimate serviceability, easing troubleshooting and minimizing downtime if maintenance is required.

 

Key Features

 

  • Single panel integrating white, red and infrared LEDs that complies with FAA Engineering Brief 98 and eliminates the need for additional red beacons
  • Standard integrated GPS provides mode change backup using sunrise/sunset data
  • Altimeter sensors detect errors in a beacon’s tier location, eliminating installation errors and pinpointing the location of the beacon on the tower in case maintenance is required
  • Industry-leading 25 kA surge suppression rating, protecting against 99% of lightning strikes when properly installed and grounded

 

Monitoring

  • Graphics monitoring web page provides clear status of all lights to simplify monitoring and analysisSMART Card – Monitor and control the system remotely and receive full diagnostic information through LTE modem or Ethernet-based connectivity; SNMP, Modbus or Eagle protocols may be used; included on all systems
  • Graphic annotated tower on webpage interface provides clear status of modes and alarms and facilitates deeper monitoring and analysis of individual lighting elements
  • 7 standard alarm dry contacts
  • Optional Wi-Fi Interface – Offers command and control capabilities on mobile devices local to the site
  • Optional Relay Expansion – Allows up to 28 additional dry contact alarm points for greater insight into the alarm’s cause

 

 

Installation & Maintenance

  • Quick connect cables ease installation and troubleshootingPre-terminated quick connect cables with twist-lock plugs reduce installation error and enable troubleshooting flexibility
  • Remote firmware upgrades can update boards on the tower as well as the ground, reducing the need for truck rolls and tower climbs
  • Local mode override at each light unit speeds up troubleshooting

 

Regulatory Compliance

  • FAA L-856, L-864, L-865 and L-810 per AC 150/5345-43J and Engineering Brief 98 (infrared)
  • FAA AC 70/7460-1M and 1L tower types B3-B6, C3-C6, F3-F6 and G3-G6
  • FAA AC 70/7460-1K tower types B2-B6, C2-C6, F2-F6 and G2-G6
  • ICAO Annex 14 7th edition, high intensity types A and B, medium intensity types A and B and low intensity type B
  • Transport Canada CAR 621 types CL-856, CL-864, CL-865 and CL-810

Quote

Please call 615.503.2000 with questions.

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    • Lighting Information

    • FAA L-865/L-864
      ICAO high intesity type A/medium intensity types B or C
      * Structures requiring 4 or more beacons per tier will require customization.
    • 208 VAC with or without markers. 277 VAC without markers only.
    • *75' cable length is standard.
    • The FTS 270 comes factory equipped with GPS functionality.
      *A 50' cable length is standard. Make a selection if a longer cable is required. Systems requiring more than 50' will require customization.
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    • An optional Wi-Fi antenna allows secured local access to the lighting system’s web page. Remote access of the web page is available through the Ethernet port if connected to a REMOTE NOC.
    • For sites that will be monitored via dry contacts. Each relay board gives 14 extra dry contact outputs for remote monitoring of alarms.
      *Sites requiring 2 expansion boards will require customization.
    • TIER 1 is the lowest level of lights on the structure and counts up to a maximum height of TIER 6.

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    Specs

    FHs 372 – AOL BEACON

    Input Voltage

    100-240 VAC, 277 VAC

    Dimensions

    15.75 dia. x 7.3” (400 dia. x 185.7 mm)

    Weight

    26.3 lbs. (11.9 kg)

    Power Consumption

    114 watts

    Aerodynamic Wind Area

    0.7 ft2 (0.065 m2)

    FH 270 – FLASHHEAD ASSEMBLY

    Input Voltage

    100-277 VAC at 50/60 Hz

    Dimensions (with bracket)

    20.7 H x 37.1 W x 12.4” D (525.8 x 942.3 x 315 mm)

    Weight (with bracket)

    105.2 lbs. (47.7 kg)

    Aerodynamic Wind Area

    5 ft2 (1.5 m2)

    BEACON POWER CONSUMPTION*

    FH 270

    Day (white)

    299 w

    40 fpm

    270,000 +/- 25%

    L-856

    Twilight (white)

    52 w

    40 fpm

    20,000 +/- 25%

    Night (white)

    38 w

    40 fpm

    2,000 +/- 25%

    FH 270

    L-864

    Night (red)

    37 w

    20/30/40/60 fpm

    2,000 +/- 25%

    Night (red, infrared)

    40 w

    20/30/40/60 fpm

    2,000 +/- 25%

    FH 372s

    Day (white)

    66 w

    40 fpm

    20,000 +/- 25%

    L-864

    Twilight (white)

    66 w

    40 fpm

    20,000 +/- 25%

    Night (white)

    21.5 w

    40 fpm

    2,000 +/- 25%

    FH 372s
    L-864

    Night (red)

    24.2 w

    20/30/40/60 fpm

    2,000 +/- 25%

    Night (red, infrared)

    21.5 w

    20/30/40/60 fpm

    2,000 +/- 25%

    MKR 372 – MARKER INTERFACE ENCLOSURE AND MARKER LIGHTS

    Interface Input Voltage

    100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

    Interface Dimensions

    16.1 H x 10.5 W x 4.9″ D (408.9 x 266.7 x 124.8 mm)

    Interface Weight

    10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)

    Interface Aerodynamic Wind Area

    1.08 ft2 (0.1 m2)

    Interface Power Consumption

    With markers: 19.6 w steady, 4.2 w flashing
    Without markers: 4 w steady

    Marker Input Voltage

    12-48 VDC (24 VDC is used)

    Marker Dimensions

    9.0 H x 2.75 W x 2.13″ D (228.6 x 69.9 x 54.1 mm)

    Marker Weight

    1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)

    Marker Aerodynamic Wind Area

    0.16 ft2 (0.05 m2)

    Marker Power Consumption (steady)

    2.5 W, 3.9 W IR

    Protection Rating

    IP66

    FTC 270 – CONTROLLER

    Input Voltage

    120/240 VAC at 50/60 Hz

    Dimensions

    23.8 H x 17.5 W x 8.5” D (605 x 444.5 x 216.2 mm)

    Weight

    Base System – 25.1 lbs. (11.4 kg)
    Fully Loaded System – 35.5 lbs. (16.1 kg)

    Protection Rating

    IP66

    Power Consumption

    Base System – 7.2 W
    Base + Relay Expansion – 12.8 W
    Base + SmartCard/Modem – 11.3 W
    Base + SmartCard/Modem + WiFi – 13.3 W
    Base + SmartCard/Modem + WiFi + GPS – 13.9W
    Fully Loaded System – 19.4 W

    *Only 30 fpm for red night is applicable for FAA-certified applications filed under AC 70/7460-1M and 1L.

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