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- Page 1 FTS 350i-2 USER MANUAL FTS 350i-2 LED Integrated Beacon Red LED Obstruction Lighting System Reference Manual Part Number F7913502 Flash Technology, LLC Revision A – 4/21/2022...
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Page 2: Front Matter
Flash Technology. APPLICABLE SPECIFICA TIONS The FTS 350i-2 beacon meets or exceeds requirements for an FAA Type L-864 beacon. Additionally, the FTS 350i-2 beacon meets or exceeds requirements for an ICAO Annex 14, Volume 1, 8th Edition Medium-Intensity Type B Obstacle Light. -
Page 3: Personnel Hazard Warning
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 4: Table Of Contents
Section 2 – Installation, Unpacking, Mounting, Wiring and Checkout ................8 Warning ................................8 Installation Procedures ............................8 2.1 Unpack the FTS 350i-2 ............................8 2.2 Mount the Beacon ............................... 8 2.3 Wiring the Beacon Power and Monitoring Connections ................... 10 2.4 Verifying Operation ............................ -
Page 5: List Of Figures
FTS 350i-2 USER MANUAL 4.3 Beacon Repair Procedures ..........................15 4.3.1 Replace the Beacon ............................ 15 Section 5 – Customer Support ............................. 16 5.1 Contact Information ............................16 5.2 Ordering Parts ............................... 16 5.3 RMA Policy ..............................16 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1 –... -
Page 6: Section 1 - Overview
FTS 350i-2 USER MANUAL SECTION 1 – OVERVIEW Flash Technology’s FTS 350i-2 is a LED-based, FAA L-864 flashing red beacon. Prewired with power and alarm cables and equipped with an integrated controller, the unit is ready for operation on connection with a customer supplied AC line. -
Page 7: Beacon Component Identification
FTS 350i-2 USER MANUAL 1.2 BEACON COMPONENT IDE NTIFICATION GPS Antenna Fresnel Lens and LED Engine Light Collector Assembly (Photodiode) Cable Pigtail Base Assembly Figure 1-1 – Beacon - External View Surge Suppression (Input Power) (Alarm Relay and Radar Interface) Power Supply Figure 1-2 –... -
Page 8: Section 2 - Installation, Unpacking, Mounting, Wiring And Checkout
After all steps are completed successfully, the installation is complete. 2.1 UNPACK THE FTS 350I-2 The FTS 350i-2 is packaged in custom packaging to ensure that it arrives safely and undamaged at the installation location. Unpack all hardware and inspect for damage. Please contact... -
Page 9: Figure 2-1 - Beacon (Flashhead) Dimensions And Mounting Outline
FTS 350i-2 USER MANUAL Note: All dimensions are in inches (millimeters in brackets). Figure 2-1 – Beacon (flashhead) Dimensions and Mounting Outline Flash Technology, LLC Revision A – 4/21/2022... -
Page 10: Wiring The Beacon Power And Monitoring Connections
FTS 350i-2 USER MANUAL Note: All dimensions are in inches (millimeters). Figure 2-2 – Mounting Outline with Adapter Bracket 2.3 WIRING THE BEACON POWER AND MONITORING CONNECTIONS The beacon is supplied with a 50-foot length of power & alarm cable pre-wired to the internal electronics to... -
Page 11: Verifying Operation
Table 2-2, page 11). The beacon is connected to a Light Controlling Module (LCM) like Flash Technology’s FTC 370 or similar radar interface device. Refer to the LCM wiring diagram for information on connections. Table 2-2 – Power, Alarm and Radar Interface Connections... -
Page 12: Check Alarm Status
3.2 REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION When purchasing the FTS 350i-2 beacons in sets of 1-10, a single remote control is included (1 beacon = 1 remote, 2 beacons = 1 remote, 3 beacons = 1 remote etc…). Additional remote controllers may be ordered (PN 11000017081) to assist with installation, configuration and troubleshooting. - Page 13 FTS 350i-2 USER MANUAL Remote Button Action Description / Notes Toggle between Red Night (Flashing On a unit powering up, the 1st button press triggers ON) and Day (Flashing OFF) red night override. 30 min overrides Verify alarm state If more than 1 alarm is active, then the alarm highest 1 blink = status ok in that hierarchy will show.
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Page 14: Section 4 - Maintenance And Troubleshooting
4.1 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. • Periodic cleaning of the lens is recommended. Use soapy water or any acrylic cleaning solution. No other cleaning solutions are recommended. -
Page 15: Beacon Repair Procedures
Note: While performing the following steps, check for any loose connections and other damaged components. 4.3.1 REPLACE THE BEACON FTS 350i-2 Part Number: F1350200 BEACON REMOVAL Disconnect the beacon’s cable pigtail from the power source and any monitoring equipment. Unfasten the hardware that holds the 350i unit to the structure or mounting bracket. -
Page 16: Section 5 - Customer Support
FTS 350i-2 INTEGRATED LED BEACON 1350200 5.3 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 Technical Support at 1-800-821-5825, option 9.