Flash Technology Aviation Light FTB-360i-2
Overview
The FTB 360i-2 LED Integrated L-864 Flashing Red Beacon as shown in Figure 1-1, (hereafter referred to as the beacon) is pre-wired with a power & alarm cable and operates from 120 240VAC 50/60 Hz. The only required customer connection is the AC line; as the beacon incorporates an integrated controller which flashes the beacon at night. The controller also has an integrated GPS receiver and antenna that allows synchronization to other beacons with no additional wiring. Alarm contacts are available for operation monitoring. The beacon consists of 36 high-performance LED’s that provide the FAA required light output while consuming 95% less electrical power than an incandescent fixture.
Installation Procedure:
1. Mount the beacon
2. Wire the beacon power
3. erify operation
4. Wire the beacon monitoring connections
5. Confirm monitoring status by disconnecting power to the beacon.
Mounting the Beacon
·Flash Technology recommends the installation of one or more lightning rods near the installed beacon. The lightning rods should extend a minimum of three feet above the height of the beacon.
·The beacon should be positioned so that the photocell points to the north and has an unobstructed view of the polar sky. Also, it must not view direct or reflected artificial light. The GPS antenna located on top of the beacon must have an unobstructed view of the sky for proper reception and synchronization.
·The beacon is mounted to the tower pedestal or optional mounting bracket* utilizing supplied hardware. Six mounting holes are provided on the beacon base. These mounting holes will align with most tower pedestals. The beacon should be installed level to maintain light output in accordance with FAA requirements.
Synchronization Underway
·Following power up in daytime, the beacon should be off. At nighttime, the beacon and the MODE status LED flash at a rate of 20 flashes per minute. The PWR status LED should be on and all alarm LED’s should be off.
·After power up or power loss, as much as 15 minutes may be required for synchronization. Synchronization is not complete while the SYNC status LED is off. For synchronization to occur, the GPS antenna located on top of the beacon must have an unobstructed view of the sky.
