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Touchscreen airfield lighting control and monitoring systems
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RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring
Systems (ALCMS)
User Manual
96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26

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  • Page 1 RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) User Manual 96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26...
  • 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 RELIANCE ALCMS ................................... 1 1.1 How to work with the manual ....................................1 1.2 Definition of Terms ........................................1 1.3 Airport Lighting Control & Monitoring System ............................2 1.3.1 Environmental Protection ..................................7 1.4 Touchscreen Operation ......................................7 1.4.1 Background ........................................
  • Page 6 RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) TABLE OF CONTENTS Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...

  • Page 7: Reliance Alcms

    Install • Carry out maintenance • Carry out troubleshooting on RELIANCE ALCMS. 1.1 How to work with the manual 1. Familiarize yourself with the structure and content. 2. Carry out the actions completely and in the given sequence. 1.2 Definition of Terms...

  • Page 8: Airport Lighting Control & Monitoring System

    Runway Guard Light systems, Stop Bars, etc.) Applications RELIANCE Elite ALCMS offers a modular design that gives airports the flexibility to easily expand their system as their requirements change and as new FAA regulations require additional capabilities. The open architecture of the ALCMS allows the system to be integrated with any of the latest advanced technologies in airport systems.
  • Page 9 For stand-alone ACE applications, configuration is easily performed using buttons on the front of the ACE display. See ADB SAFEGATE data sheet 3097 for additional information on this product.
  • Page 10 RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) RELIANCE ALCMS • Search filters can sort based on date, range of dates, circuit, regulator, reported location and type of alarm • Report hard-copy printing and exporting to electronic file Ordering Code...
  • Page 11 ALCMS from a remote location. For more information about ADB SAFEGATE's A-RMS, see data sheet 3079 System Options In addition to the distributed control system, ADB SAFEGATE continues to offer traditional control systems with any or all of the following features. •...
  • Page 12 Remotes. All communication data is superimposed onto the airfield series circuit cabling (power-line) and is received by the RELIANCE IL Remotes. The Remotes can also transmit a variety of monitoring data back to a RELIANCE IL Master.

  • Page 13: Environmental Protection

    The coversheet has a hard, durable coating on the outer side and a conductive coating on the inner side. Figure 1: Resistive Touchscreen Composition 96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...

  • Page 14: Touchscreen Buttons

    RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) RELIANCE ALCMS When the screen is touched, the conductive coating makes electrical contact with the coating on the glass. The voltages produced are the analog representation of the position touched. The controller digitizes these voltages and transmits them to the computer for processing.

  • Page 15: Circuit Selection Buttons

    If the lighting circuit is configured to operate on a 1-step CCR or on/off circuit, the brightness step button group will not appear after selecting the circuit. The user will either “CONFIRM” or “REJECT” the input. 96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...

  • Page 16: 3-Step Brightness Selection Buttons

    RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) RELIANCE ALCMS 1.4.7 3-Step Brightness Selection Buttons If the lighting circuit is configured to operate on a 3-step CCR, then the step button group will appear on the touchscreen as seen in...

  • Page 17: Airport Operation Status Field

    Located on each of the touchscreen pages is the alarm display and alarm silence button . These buttons are used in conjunction with alarm conditions that are reported to the touchscreen. They operate as follows: 96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...

  • Page 18: Touchscreen

    RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) RELIANCE ALCMS Alarm Silence (Alarm Acknowledge) Button is a button that flashes red when a new alarm is present in the ALCMS. It is pressed to silence the audible alarm and acknowledge the new alarm condition. Once an alarm is acknowledged, the button stays solid red until the alarm is cleared and an indication will then be logged in the database and viewable in the events log.
  • Page 19 All lighting commands should primarily be done from the “Preset Page” using the Preset control buttons. This will assure that the correct circuits are on and that they are commanded to the correct brightness intensities. 96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...

  • Page 20: Lighting Control

    RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) RELIANCE ALCMS To initiate an airfield lighting preset… 1. Select a runway from the “ACTIVE RUNWAY SELECTION” 2. Select the appropriate “DAY/NIGHT SETTING” 3. Select the airport’s “VISIBILITY SETTING” 4. Select the “CONFIRM” button to send the entire preset lighting command to the ALCMS computer, or press “REJECT”...
  • Page 21 The "CONFIRM" and "REJECT" buttons will appear on the page, and the graphic representation of the selected lighting circuits will begin to flash. 3. Press the "CONFIRM" button to send the command messages to the ALCMS vault computer and make the airfield lighting change. 96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...

  • Page 22: Utility Page

    RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) RELIANCE ALCMS After the "CONFIRM" button is depressed, all of the selected circuits will be turned on to the selecting intensity. 1.5.4 Utility Page The Utility Page includes a variety of utility functions that are used for touchscreen maintenance and other control and administrative purposes.
  • Page 23 To exit from this screen, the user can press the button labeled “OK” and return to the Utility Page. Figure 16: About Screen 96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
  • Page 24 RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) RELIANCE ALCMS 1.5.4.3 Clean Screen Button When the “CLEAN SCREEN” button is depressed from the Utilities window, a message directing the user to use a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleaner to clean the touchscreen monitor surface is displayed as seen in...
  • Page 25 How does Remote Control Work? Once a remote subsystem has taken airfield lighting control, the commands from that location are sent to the lighting vaults similar to how the ATCT tower control the lights. How do 96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
  • Page 26 RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) RELIANCE ALCMS you give Remote Control back to the Tower? Personnel can give control back to the tower by simply touching the ‘REQUEST CONTROL’ button again and entering the correct password. This procedure will put that subsystem back in "VIEW ONLY"...

  • Page 27: Touchscreen Alarms

    It may be necessary for maintenance personnel to work on a circuit without causing alarms at the ATC touchscreen. This can be done using the 'MAINTENANCE LOCKOUT' feature available at other computer locations in the system. 96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...

  • Page 28: Power Page (Optional Page)

    RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) RELIANCE ALCMS The method of locking out circuit is detailed in the Maintenance Operator Manual. Once a circuit(s) have been locked out, the corresponding circuit button and graphic will change to a unique 'circuit lock out color'.

  • Page 29: Stopbar Page (Optional Page)

    The stopbar page is primarily used during low visibility conditions. The page can be viewed under any visibility condition, but only typically becomes active when then visibility setting is set below 1200 RVR. Refer to SMGCS manual 96A0208 for further information. 96A0270, Rev. K, 2020/06/26 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...
  • Page 30 RELIANCE Touchscreen Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS) RELIANCE ALCMS Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved ©...

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33 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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