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96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16

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Page 1 L-858 AGSF Incandescent Airfield Guidance Signs FAA User Manual 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16...
Page 3 Material Handling Precautions and Storage precautions that must be followed. ADB SAFEGATE reserves the right to examine goods upon which a claim is made. Said goods must be presented in the same condition as when the defect therein was discovered. ADB SAFEGATE furthers reserves the right to require the return of such goods to establish any claim.
Page 4 This manual could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. ADB SAFEGATE BV reserves the right to revise this manual from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation of ADB SAFEGATE BV to notify any person of such revision or change. Details and values given in this manual are average values and have been compiled with care. They are not binding, however, and ADB SAFEGATE BV disclaims any liability for damages or detriments suffered as a result of reliance on the information given herein or the use of products, processes or equipment to which this manual refers.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
4.3.3 Checking the Halogen Lamp Sign Power Supply .......................... 30 4.3.4 Halogen Lamp Power Supply Connections ............................. 32 4.4 Schematics ..........................................33 4.4.1 Halogen Sign Wiring ....................................33 4.5 Repair ............................................37 4.5.1 Halogen Lamp Replacement ................................. 37 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.0 Halogen Sign Parts ................................39 5.1 Spare Parts ..........................................41 A.0 SUPPORT ....................................43 A.1 ADB SAFEGATE Website ...................................... 43 A.2 Recycling ............................................ 44 A.2.1 Local Authority Recycling ..................................44 A.2.2 ADB SAFEGATE Recycling ..................................44...
Page 7 Figure 19: Halogen Wiring Diagram (old version) (43A2656 Sheet 4) ....................... 36 Figure 20: Halogen Lamp Replacement (Shown with Backup Lamp) ......................... 37 Figure 21: Halogen Sign Parts Diagram (high wind shown) ........................... 41 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 9 Table 13: L-858 Taxiway and Runway Sign Maintenance ............................29 Table 14: Halogen Sign Power Supply LEDs ................................. 32 Table 15: Halogen Sign Power Supply Connections ..............................32 Table 16: Spare Parts ..........................................42 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 11: Safety
1.0 Safety Introduction to Safety This section contains general safety instructions for installing and using ADB SAFEGATE equipment. Some safety instructions may not apply to the equipment in this manual. Task- and equipment-specific warnings are included in other sections of this manual where appropriate.
Page 12: Introduction To Safety
Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual may result in personal injury, death or property and equipment damage. Use this equipment only as described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction can result in serious injury or equipment damage Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 13: Material Handling Precautions: Storage
• Never touch exposed electrical connections on equipment while the power is ON. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 14: Maintenance Safety
• The tip of the soldering iron must be grounded. • Electronic modules and components must be stored and transported in conductive packing. Failure to follow this instruction can result in equipment damage Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 15: Arc Flash And Electric Shock Hazard
• Allow only qualified personnel to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks. • Only persons who are properly trained and familiar with ADB SAFEGATE equipment are permitted to service this equipment. • An open airfield current circuit is capable of generating >5000 Vac and may appear OFF to a meter.
Page 18: About This Manual
Table 1: L-858 Taxiway and Runway Signs Sign Type Purpose Legend Color Background Color L-858Y Taxiway, Direction, Destination, & Black Yellow Boundary L-858R Mandatory Sign White L-858B Runway Distance Remaining White Black L-858L Runway or Taxiway Location Yellow Black Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 19: Faa Incandescent Airfield Guidance Sign
225 mph (-40 °C to +55 °C) Notes ADB Safegate Mode 2 signs withstand wind velocities up to 225 mph. ADB Safegate Mode 3 (high wind) signs withstand wind velocities up to 327 mph. 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
Page 20 58.6 (149) 87.9 (223) 117.2 (298) 35.9 (91) 71.6 (182) 107.4 (273) 143.2 (364) 42.4 (108) 84.6 (215) 126.9 (323) 169.2 (430) 47.9 (122) 42.4 (108) Note: Sign depth is 9.39 in (23.85 cm). Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 21 Volt Amp VA Load former 48 Watt Lamps — Style 5 Signs (5.5 A) 45 W 0.99 100W 0.99 200 W 0.99 200 W 0.99 2, 3 100 W 0.99 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 22 Application A retrofit kit is available to convert any existing ADB SAFEGATE FAA incandescent tungsten-halogen or fluorescent sign to an LED light source. The kit is available for all FAA Types: L-858Y, L-858R, L-858L and L-858B; all Sizes: Size 1 through 5; and all module lengths: up to 4 modules.
Page 23: Optional Equipment
The LOI LED can be set to one of three intensity levels: Low, Medium, and High. The different levels are intended to cover a wide range of viewing conditions such as weather, night or day viewing, and distance. 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 24: L-858 Signs: Required Equipment
Table 3: Required Equipment Not Supplied Description Quantity L-867 Base L-830 Isolation Transformer L-823 Primary Connectors As required Anchor bolts (two 1/2-13 bolts per foot) As required Anti-seize compound/petroleum jelly As required Level (spirit or digital) Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 25: Installation
L-867 base flange. The pad area where the sign mounting flanges will be located is to be flat with no taper to ensure that the sign will set level to prevent uneven loading on the frangible couplings. See FAA AC 150/5340-30, Figure 126 for pad design. 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 26: Figure 3: Mode 1 And 2 Frangible Couplings
90 degrees apart as shown. Holes are 0.62 diameter. Overall size is 7.75 x 7.75 inches. Bolts should be located perpendicular to the sign face. Figure 4: Mode 3 Frangible Couplings Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 27: Sign Mounting
If the sign pad is tapered in the area when the mounting flanges are located shims may need to be placed under the mounting flanges to ensure that the coupling frangibility characteristics are the same for each coupling. If in doubt, contact the ADB Safegate Sales Department. Figure 5: Sign Frangible Coupling 96A0286, Rev.
Page 28: Optional Lamps-Out Indicator Mounting
ACTIVE header on the LOI PCB. The LOI LED intensity level (Low, Medium, and High) can be changed by opening the sign and moving the intensity jumper shunt on the LOI PCB to the desired level. Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 29: Wiring
3.3.6 Optional Tethers Figure 9 . Tethers are shipped installed per the sign part number requirementssales order. Location and quantity of the tether are determined when the sales order is placed. 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 30: Series Wiring Isolation Transformers
This condition will result in improper operation of the sign. This situation is resolved by replacing the field splice kit on one of the transformer’s secondary and reversing the wires. Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 31: Figure 9: Series Wiring Isolation Transformer Installation
Style 4 plug kit 70A0045 Note See above concerning phasing when transformers are in series. Figure 9: Series Wiring Isolation Transformer Installation Note Male cord-set supplied with the sign. 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 32: Sign Mounting And Installation
For overall mounting height, refer to AC 150/5345-44. 3.4.3 Sign Orientation When orienting signs follow the guidelines below • Orient the sign so that the face is perpendicular to the centerline of the taxiway or runway. Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 33: Sign Distance From Pavement Edge
L-867 light base. Typically, the L-867 light base is immediately under the power leg or is at the same end, but not under the power leg. ADB Safegate’ signs are shipped with the sign product label attached to the sign end where the power leg is located.
Page 34: Cord Set Exit Location #4
3.6 Cord set Exit Location #4 Figure 11 shows cord set location #4. Refer to Table 8 for cord set location #4 parts and part numbers. Figure 11: Cord set Location #4 (Standard) Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 35: Cord Set Installation
Note Strain relief ADB Safegate 77A0156 Cord set 16/2 SOW 600 V ADB Safegate Supplied with sign Base flange ADB Safegate 62A2142 or 62A2146 Connector plug ADB Safegate 63B0550 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 36: Cord Set Exit Location #2
12 x 24 in. (304.8 x 609.6 ADB Safegate 2124 L-867B base Flexible conduit Contractor Not applicable Frangible coupling ADB Safegate 62A0711 2 in. (50.8 mm) L-867 base ADB Safegate 1932 plate Notes Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 37: Cord Set Exit Location #3
Cord set 16/2 SOW 600 V ADB Safegate Not applicable Cable clamp ADB Safegate 60A2851 Base flange ADB Safegate 62A2142 or 62A2146 2-in. (50.8 mm) rigid Not applicable conduit 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 38 NOTE B: Requires a separate line item on purchase order. NOTE C: Refer to Figure 12for extension cords available if different extension cord length is required. NOTE D: Gasket is sold separately. Note E: Supplied by others. Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 39: Maintenance
4.3.1 Introduction This section provides troubleshooting information for the L-858 taxiway and runway signs. The information covers only the most common problems. If you cannot solve the problem with the information given here, contact your local ADB Safegate representative for help.
Page 40: Checking The Halogen Lamp Sign Power Supply
If you have a Halogen Sign with the 44A6225/X top-mounted power supply, please see the manual 96A0286 Rev AG on our Web site. If you wish to migrate the old power supply to the new (44A7199/200) one used in this manual, please call your ADB representative. Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 41 If the lamps do not illuminate and the onboard Red LED (D13) comes on, there is an open in the output current loop to the lamps or a burnt out lamp. Remove the input power and check the output wiring for correct polarity and opens or shorts referring to Schematics 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 42: Halogen Lamp Power Supply Connections
A string of up to eight 48 W backup lamps P12, P13 The output of a 6.6 A isolation transformer providing input power for the halogen sign P7, P8, P9 Optional lamps-out indicator Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 45: Figure 18: Halogen Lamps Out Monitoring Diagram (43A2656 Sheet 3)
Figure 18: Halogen Lamps Out Monitoring Diagram (43A2656 Sheet 3) 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 46: Figure 19: Halogen Wiring Diagram (Old Version) (43A2656 Sheet 4)
L-858 AGSF Maintenance Figure 19: Halogen Wiring Diagram (old version) (43A2656 Sheet 4) Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 47: Repair
The back-up lamp is identified by either a “B” or the words “Back-up Lamp” stamped next to the terminal block for the back-up lamp. See photographs on the next page. 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 48 Figure 20 . Replace the lamp cover (1) by rotating the lamp cover (1) clockwise until finger-tight, then turn one-half turn further to insure a watertight seal. Replace the gasket if worn or damaged. Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 49: Halogen Sign Parts
1 = One tether on one end of sign 2 = Two tethers, one on each end 3 = One tether per leg Lamps Out Indicator 0 = Without 1 = With 96A0286, Rev. AT, 2020/09/16 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 50 For option A (solid), customer must select option B (black). Option C (clear) can be paired with either red or yellow. Optional Lamps-Out Indicator Kit 94A0373 Note: Used to add lamps-out indicator on existing tungsten halogen signs. Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 51: Spare Parts
Web site. If you wish to convert the old power supply (44A6225/X) to the new power supply (44A7199/200), please call your ADB Safegate representative. When servicing a power supply for a halogen guidance sign, ADB Safegate recommends the sign be retrofitted to LED using an LED retrofit kit (94A0628-XX0).
Page 52: Table 16: Spare Parts
3 60A2678/31 Frangible Coupling size 3 Figure 21 signs mode 3 60A2678/41 Frangible Coupling size 4 Figure 21 signs mode 3 60A2678/50 Frangible Coupling size 5 Figure 21 signs mode 3 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
Page 53: Support
ADB SAFEGATE Support Live Technical Support - Americas If at any time you have a question or concern about your product, just contact ADB SAFEGATE’s technical service department. Trained in all areas of system issues, troubleshooting, quality control and technical assistance, our highly experienced Technical support specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide assistance over the phone.
Page 54: Recycling
A.2.1 Local Authority Recycling The disposal of ADB SAFEGATE products is to be made at an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The correct disposal of equipment prevents any potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling.
Page 55 Tel.: +46 (0)40 699 17 00, Internet: www.adbsafegate.com Fax: +46 (0)40 699 17 30 ADB SAFEGATE Airfield Technologies Ltd. China ADB SAFEGATE, China: Unit 603, D Block, CAMIC International Convention Center, No 3, Hua Jia Di East road, ChaoYang district, Beijing 100102 P.R.

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