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4300 WINDFERN RD., SUITE 100 HOUSTON, TX 77041-8943
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO FILL OUT THE FORM COMPLETELY. FILE
IN A SAFE PLACE. IN THE EVENT YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH
OR HAVE QUESTIONS CONCERNING YOUR CONTROLLER, THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN PROPER
SERVICE AND PARTS.
MODEL #
SERIAL #
PURCHASE DATE
PURCHASED FROM
VOICE (713) 973-6905 FAX (713) 973-9352
WEB:
www.twrlighting.com
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AA1-M
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  • Page 1 PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO FILL OUT THE FORM COMPLETELY. FILE IN A SAFE PLACE. IN THE EVENT YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH OR HAVE QUESTIONS CONCERNING YOUR CONTROLLER, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN PROPER SERVICE AND PARTS. MODEL # AA1-M ________ SERIAL # PURCHASE DATE PURCHASED FROM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AA1-M CONTROLLER TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ....................4 INSTALLATION ........................ 5 POWER SUPPLY CONTROL CABINET MOUNTING .......... 5 EXTERNAL PHOTOCELL WIRING ..............6 POWER WIRING....................6 RED BEACON, SIDELIGHT AND LOAD BALANCE RESISTOR WIRING ... 6 RED BEACON AND SIDELIGHT ALARM WIRING..........7 THEORY OF OPERATION ....................
  • Page 3 AA1-M CONTROLLER APPENDIX CHASSIS LAYOUT ....................1113-R SCHEMATIC LAYOUT...................1113-S TROUBLE SHOOTING FLOW CHART..............1113-F PHOTOCELL HOUSING DETAIL ................. 100239 TOWER LIGHTING KIT 151’ TO 200’ ..............260-11 ..........................260-13 TOWER LIGHTING KIT 201’ TO 350’ ..............260-12 ..........................260-14 OL-1 LIGHT LEVEL DETAIL ................. 100188 L-810 OL-1 SINGLE OBSTRUCTION LIGHT ............

  • Page 4: General Information

    AA1-M CONTROLLER GENERAL INFORMATION The TWR Model AA1-M Controller is for A1 lighting of towers 151’ to 350’ above ground level (AGL) in accordance with the Federal Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K. One (1) beacon should be placed at the top of the structure. Three (3) obstruction lights should be placed at the mid-point with respect to overall tower height.

  • Page 5: Installation

    AA1-M CONTROLLER INSTALLATION WARNING DANGER!!! THIS SYSTEM OPERATES AT HIGH VOLTAGE LEVELS THAT COULD BE LETHAL TO SERVICE PERSONNEL. ALL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. WHEN PERSONNEL IS INSTALLING SYSTEM OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THIS SYSTEM, MAKE...

  • Page 6: External Photocell Wiring

    AA1-M CONTROLLER connections will be made on the terminal strips and circuit breakers located at the bottom of the chassis. These connections are made as follows: EXTERNAL PHOTOCELL WIRING (Refer to Drawing 1113-R) 2.2.1 Connect the BLACK wire from the photocell to terminal block TB2 marked “L”.

  • Page 7: Red Beacon And Sidelight Alarm Wiring

    AA1-M CONTROLLER 2.4.2 Connect the RED wire from the sidelight group to the circuit breaker marked “S”. 2.4.3 Connect the BLACK wire from the Load Balance Resistor (optional) to the circuit breaker marked “R”. 2.4.4 Connect the NEUTRAL wire(s) to one of the terminal blocks on TB1 marked “N”.
  • Page 8 AA1-M CONTROLLER terminal #6, for normally open (OR) terminal #3, for normally closed monitoring. 2.5.2.4 Beacon Lamp Burnout: Connect to Module M1, terminal T6, for normally open (OR) terminal T7, for normally closed monitoring. 2.5.2.5 Sidelight Lamp Burnout: Connect to Module M4, terminal T5, for normally open (OR) terminal T6, for normally closed monitoring.

  • Page 9: Theory Of Operation

    AA1-M CONTROLLER THEORY OF OPERATION THE POWER SUPPLY 120V AC enters the controller from the circuit breaker panel. Lines sit at the PRD, waiting to be switched, and also keeps the power failure relay K1 energized. When the 102FAA photocell is activated, line energizes the coil of the PRD and K2 “Lights On”...
  • Page 10 AA1-M CONTROLLER current draw on the generator system. C:\Documents and Settings\esalazar\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK1\AA1M Rev 033103.doc Oct 1998 Rev 06/02/99 – 09/10/99 – 05/27/00 Rev 03/31/03 (TWR Logo & reformatted)

  • Page 11: Maintenance Guide

    AA1-M CONTROLLER MAINTENANCE GUIDE **WARNING - HIGH - VOLTAGE** THIS SYSTEM OPERATES AT HIGH VOLTAGE LEVELS THAT COULD BE LETHAL TO SERVICE PERSONNEL. ALL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE THEORY OF OPERATION AND ITS SAFETY MESSAGES BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OF THIS SYSTEM.

  • Page 12: L-864 Controller

    AA1-M CONTROLLER 4.2.4 Install the new lamp by screwing the lamp clockwise. 4.2.5 Reinstall the lens; making sure it is seated properly on the base. 4.2.6 Reclasp the two (2) latches. L-864 CONTROLLER No scheduled maintenance is required. Perform on an “as needed” basis only.

  • Page 13: Major Components List

    AA1-M CONTROLLER MAJOR COMPONENTS LIST QUANTITY # DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PHOTOCELL 102FAA SOLID STATE FLASHER (M2) FS15530T SOLID STATE AUXILIARY FLASHER (M3) FA155 MECHANICAL LOAD CONTACTOR (PRD) PRD7AGO BEACON FAILURE DETECTOR (M1) FN120A SPDT RELAY (K1 AND K3) X9KE-115V SIDELIGHT BURNOUT DETECTOR (M4)

  • Page 14: Suggested Spare Parts List

    AA1-M CONTROLLER SUGGESTED PARTS LIST QUANTITY# PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 102FAA PHOTOCELL FS15530T SOLID STATE FLASHER (M2) PRD7AGO LOAD CONTACTOR (PRD) C:\Documents and Settings\esalazar\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK1\AA1M Rev 033103.doc Oct 1998 Rev 06/02/99 – 09/10/99 – 05/27/00 Rev 03/31/03 (TWR Logo & reformatted)

  • Page 15: Warranty & Return Policy

    AA1-M CONTROLLER Warranty & Return Policy TWR Lighting, Inc. (“TWR”) warrants its products (other than replacement parts) against defects in design, material (excluding incandescent bulbs) and workmanship for a period ending on the earlier of two (2) years from the date of shipment or one (1) year from the date of installation.
  • Page 16 AA1-M CONTROLLER Replacements – Replacement part(s) will be shipped and billed to the customer for product(s) considered as Warranty, pending return of defective product(s). When available, a certified reconditioned part is shipped as warranty replacement with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number attached.
  • Page 17 AA1-M CONTROLLER RETURN GOODS AUTHORIZATION FORM (RGA) RGA#: DATE: CUSTOMER: CONTACT: PHONE NO.: ITEM DESCRIPTION (PART NO.): MODEL NO.: SERIAL NO.: ORIGINAL TWR INVOICE NO.: DATED: DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: SIGNED DATE NEEDED RETURN ADDRESS: PLEASE RETURN PRODUCT TO: 4300 WINDFERN RD #100 HOUSTON TX 77041-8943 C:\Documents and Settings\esalazar\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK1\AA1M Rev 033103.doc...
  • Page 18 AA1-M CONTROLLER RETURN GOODS AUTHORIZATION FORM (RGA) RGA#: DATE: CUSTOMER: CONTACT: PHONE NO.: ITEM DESCRIPTION (PART NO.): MODEL NO.: SERIAL NO.: ORIGINAL TWR INVOICE NO.: DATED: DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: SIGNED DATE NEEDED RETURN ADDRESS: PLEASE RETURN PRODUCT TO: 4300 WINDFERN RD #100 HOUSTON TX 77041-8943 C:\Documents and Settings\esalazar\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK1\AA1M Rev 033103.doc...
  • Page 33 FAA requirements as published in Advisory Circular 150/5345-43. NOTICE: The drawings and photographic images contained herein are the sole property of TWR Lighting, Inc. All information contained herein that is not generally known shall be considered confidential except to the extent the information has been previously established. The drawings and photographic images contained herein may not be reproduced, copied or used as the basis for manufacture or sale or promotion or any other purpose without the expressed written permission of TWR Lighting, Inc.

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