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THIS COPY IS NOT SIGNED SINCE IT IS FILED AND DELIVERED BY MEANS OF THE AUTOMATIC KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IT CAN BE SIGNED ON REQUEST). THIS DOCUMENT AND THE DATA CONTAINED HERE IN, IS PROPRIETARY PROPERTY AND SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED, USED OR DISCLOSED – IN WHOLE OR IN PART – FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF OCEM.
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 2 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL INDEX INDEX ..............................2 INDEX OF FIGURES ..........................3 INDEX OF TABLES ..........................3 GENERAL ......................... 4 CLASSIFICATION OF SIGNS ....................4 Type ..........................4 Legend Sizes ........................4 MAIN FEATURES ......................
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 4 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL GENERAL The internally LEDs illuminated LIMS signs are designed to be used on airport taxiways and runways to convey a mandatory instruction, information on a specific location or destination on a movement area or to provide other information to meet the requirements of Surface Movement Guidance.
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 5 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAIN FEATURES Signs Description The signs practically include the following sections (Figure 1): A. Frame B. Supports C. Panels D. LEDs luminous source E. Electronic board Figure 1: Exploded view 3.1.1 Frame The frame principally consists of a bearing bottom structure, two sides and one top...
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 6 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1.2 Supports Each support includes a pole, a breakable coupling and a floor flange (Figure 3). All components are made of aluminium. The supports are fixed to the structure with “C”...
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 7 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1.4 LEDs Luminous Source The signs are illuminated by strips LEDs (Figure 5) inserted in suitable supports. High efficiency white LEDs are used, with an average life of 60.000 hours. The positioning of the LEDs has been determined through photometric tests in order to meet the luminance values as...
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 8 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1.6 Models The main sign dimensions are depicted in Figure 7. The possible values for the lengths A, A’, B, C, D and H are indicated in Table 3. Figure 7: Overall dimensions H=300mm B=704mm C=900mm H=400mm B=904mm C=1100mm...
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 9 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Three different LED strips are possibly mounted on the signs, according to the overall sign lengths. The correspondence between sign length and LED strip length are showed in Table 4: Strip LEDs Sign length A Quantity...
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 11 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Electrical Data The luminous signs are powered by series circuits through isolating transformers compliant to FAA Specs FAA L830-L831. The power consumption of the LIMS signs are reported in Table 6: for all sign type the power factor is higher than 0.9.
Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL NOTE: the electrical and luminous data are referred to constant current regulators and isolating transformers manufactured and/or distributed by OCEM. The data may change with constant current regulators and/or transformers manufactured by other Companies. INSTALLATION a) Take as reference Figure 7 for spacing between breakable couplings.
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Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 14 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL alignment and levelling. Do not tighten the flanges anchor nuts, tight (only finger-tight) until the sign installation is complete. Lower the sign with the legs onto the frangible couplings and tight the locking screws. Check the sign to be sure that it is levelled.
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 16 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAINTENANCE ATTENTION! Never operate on electrical and electronic equipment while the CCR is ON. Periodical Checks Daily Check for burned-out led Monthly Check for dirty panels Check for loose wire connections Semi-Annual Check for cracked or deteriorated wires LEDs Luminous Source Replacement...
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Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 17 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL d) lift the top cover carefully of a few centimeters and disconnect the earth cable e) remove the top cover f) cut the tie-wraps and disconnect the connector of the damaged LEDs luminous source...
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 18 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL g) lift the LEDs support and pull the LEDs strip as shown in figure h) Restore the initial condition and turn the main switch to ON position, turn On the CCR and check the correct operation of the sign.
Document UT-MT-0872-EN Page 19 of 21 Edition 20/01/2017 LIMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Troubleshooting Problem Problem cause Solution Defective LED(s) on luminous Replace the LED(s) luminous source(s) source(s) Defective isolating transformer Replace isolating transformer The sign is totally or Defective power supply board Replace power supply board partially not lighted The main switch is left to OFF...