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- Page 1 ® VANGUARD FTS 370i-2 IR LED Integrated Beacon Red LED Obstruction Lighting System Reference Manual Part Number F7913703 SERIAL NUMBER Flash Technology, 332 Nichol Mill Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 www.flashtechnology.com (615) 261-2000...
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Page 3: Front Matter
Technology reserves the right to revise this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of the revision. In no event will Flash Technology be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or the inability to use this manual. -
Page 4: Personnel Hazard Warning
Dangerous Voltages Dangerous line voltages reside in certain locations in this equipment. Also, this equipment may generate dangerous voltages. Although Flash Technology has incorporated every practical safety precaution, exercise extreme caution at all times when you expose circuits and components, and when you operate, maintain, or service this equipment. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents This page intentionally left blank...................... ii Front Matter ............................iii Abstract............................iii Copyright ............................iii Trademark Acknowledgements ....................iii Applicable Specifications ......................iii Disclaimer............................. iii Warranty ............................iii Parts Replacement ........................iii Personnel Hazard Warning ........................iv Dangerous Voltages........................iv Avoid Touching Live Circuits .......................iv Do Not Depend on Interlocks ......................iv... - Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1-1 – Beacon - External View ....................3 Figure 1-2 – Beacon Base Assembly....................4 Figure 1-3 – Beacon & Controller Assembly ................... 5 Figure 2-1 – Flashhead Dimensions & Mounting Outline ............... 7 Figure 3-1 – Status Indicator LEDs ....................10 Figure 3-2 –...
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Page 7: Section 1 - Overview
Section 1 - Overview The FTS 370i-2 IR (Infrared) LED Integrated FAA L-864 Flashing Red Beacon with Radar Compatible Interface 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;... -
Page 8: Regulatory Compliance And Certifications
1.1.1 Regulatory Compliance and Certifications • ETL Certified to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): AC No. (150/5345-43J). FAA Engineering Brief No. 67D • Compliant to Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR’s): Standard 621 • Compliant to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Aerodromes, Annex 14, Volume 1, Eighth Edition, dated July 2018 Revision A –... -
Page 9: Beacon Component Identification
1.2 Beacon Component Identification GPS Antenna Light Collector (Photodiode) Fresnel Lens & LED Engine Assembly Ground Lug Base Assembly Figure 1-1 – Beacon - External View FTS 370i-2 IR Revision A – 05/17/2019... -
Page 10: Figure 1-2 - Beacon Base Assembly
Surge Suppressors Power Supply Figure 1-2 – Beacon Base Assembly Revision A – 05/17/2019 FTS 370i-2 IR... -
Page 11: Figure 1-3 - Beacon & Controller Assembly
Mother Board Configuration Harness Jumpers Connector Status LED Indicators Controller Core PCB GPS Antenna Connection LED Engine with Core Access Cover & Harness Installed Note: FTS 370i-2 shown. Figure 1-3 – Beacon & Controller Assembly FTS 370i-2 IR Revision A – 05/17/2019... -
Page 12: Section 2 - Installation - Mounting, Wiring, And Checkout
After all steps are completed successfully, the installation is complete. 2.1 Mounting the Beacon Flash Technology recommends the installation of one or more lightning rods near the beacon. The copper lightning rod(s) should be located approximately 18 inches away from and extend a minimum of three feet above the height of the beacon. -
Page 13: Figure 2-1 - Flashhead Dimensions & Mounting Outline
8.69 (220.7) 13.25 (336.5) 0.63 (16) THRU (TYP OF 4) Note: All dimensions are in inches (millimeters). Figure 2-1 – Flashhead Dimensions & Mounting Outline FTS 370i-2 IR Revision A – 05/17/2019... -
Page 14: Wiring The Beacon
2.2 Wiring the Beacon The beacon is supplied with a 50-foot length of power & alarm cable pre-wired to the internal electronics to facilitate installation (see Table 2-1). The only connections required are power (120-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) and ground. The ground wire must be connected for proper operation and protection of the beacon. -
Page 15: Verifying Operation
2.3 Verifying Operation Apply power to the beacon and verify operation as indicated by the beacon and Status Indicator LEDs. Note: See Section 3.1 for a description each Status Indicator LED, 2.3.1 Power up When powered up, all indicator LEDs are turned on for 10 seconds providing easy verification of operation. -
Page 16: Section 3 - Operation
Section 3 - Operation 3.1 Status Indicator LEDs Status indicator LEDs are located on the Controller Core PCB inside the beacon. A description of each is provided below. See Section 2.3 for additional information regarding the Status Indicator LEDs. Figure 3-1 – Status Indicator LEDs Table 3-1 –... -
Page 17: Configuration Jumpers
3.2 Configuration Jumpers Configuration jumpers are located on the Controller Core PCB inside the beacon. A description of each is provided below. To configure a particular option, move the spare jumper shunt to the specified location. Figure 3-2 – Configuration Jumpers Table 3-2 –... -
Page 18: Section 4 - Beacon Operation
Section 4 - Beacon Operation 4.1 System Overview The beacon wiring diagrams are shown in Figures 4-1 and 4-2. The standard five conductor power & alarm cable, shown in figure 4-1, provides connection of the AC line (3 wires) and alarm monitoring connections (2 wires). -
Page 19: Figure 4-1 - Beacon Wiring Diagram (Standard)
Figure 4-1 – Beacon Wiring Diagram (Standard) FTS 370i-2 IR Revision A – 05/17/2019... -
Page 20: Figure 4-2 - Beacon Wiring Diagram (10 Conductor Option)
Figure 4-2 – Beacon Wiring Diagram (10 Conductor Option) Revision A – 05/17/2019 FTS 370i-2 IR... -
Page 21: Section 5 - Maintenance And Troubleshooting
5.1 Maintenance No regularly scheduled maintenance is required for the beacon. • Flash Technology warranties the light output of the beacon to meet or exceed FAA/ICAO requirements for a 5 year period. LED module replacement after 5 years is recommended to ensure FAA/ICAO compliance. -
Page 22: Beacon Repair Procedures
Table 5-3 – Troubleshooting - Beacon flashes but not in sync Step Check/Test/Action Action Does GPS antenna (located in top of beacon) Go to Step 3.b have an unobstructed view of sky? See Section Correct problem Is the ANT. OPEN LED on? Check the GPS antenna connection on the Controller Core PCB. -
Page 23: Replace The Power Supply
Controller Core PCB Replacement Carefully align the connector on the back of the Controller Core PCB with the connector on the mother board. Gently push the board from the sides into the connection on the mother board. Continue installation in the reverse order of the removal process. Apply power to the beacon and verify that it operates correctly. -
Page 24: Replace The Surge Suppressors
5.3.4 Replace the Surge Suppressors Part Number: 11000016050. See Figure 5-2 for component location. Surge Suppressor Assembly Removal Unfasten the two latches on the front of the base assembly. Lift the LED module to expose the surge suppressors. Insert flat blade screwdrivers into the corresponding terminal block slots to release the surge suppressor leads from the terminal block assembly. -
Page 25: Figure 5-1 - Beacon Component Locations
GPS ANT. CABLE (P/N 6903292) GPS ANT. (P/N 6903294) CONTROLLER CORE PCB (FTS 370i P/N 2423500) CONTROLLER CORE PCB (FTS 370i IR P/N 2423600) FTS 370i-2 IR P/N 2423800 Figure 5-1 – Beacon Component Locations FTS 370i-2 IR Revision A – 05/17/2019... -
Page 26: Figure 5-2 - Base Component Locations
Figure 5-2 – Base Component Locations Revision A – 05/17/2019 FTS 370i-2 IR... -
Page 27: Customer Service
5.4 Customer Service Customer Service: (800) 821-5825 Telephone: (615) 261-2000 Facsimile: (615) 261-2600 Shipping Address: Flash Technology 332 Nichol Mill Lane Franklin, TN 37067 5.5 Ordering Parts To order spare, replacement or optional parts contact Parts Department at 1-800-821-5825. Table 5-5 – Optional Parts... -
Page 28: Rma Policy
RMA POLICY If any system or part(s) purchased from Flash Technology needs to be returned for any reason (subject to the warranty policy), please see the current RMA policy available online at: flashtechnology.com/rma To initiate an RMA, call the Flash Technology NOC to receive technical assistance (800-821-5825 Option 9, M-F, 7 a.m.